Posted in Adoptions

Today, I interview another potential adoptee for Toby the Golden Retriever. This couple is from Barnesville. I explained to them what has been going on with this poor dog and told them in no uncertain terms that if they were not serious about adopting him and not willing to be patient and give him at least 1 week in their home I was not going to … read more

Posted in Adoptions

Tomorrow is the day the 3 year old neutered male Golden Retriever is being delivered to my house. He is a sweet boy named "Toby" and he is going to be spending the day with my dogs, a playdate I guess you could call it. Then I will be bringing him to Mary Ellen to have her assess his behavior. Mary Ellen and her husband have raised Goldens for 3… read more

Posted in Behavior & Training

Bogie gets up in the morning with the full intent of antagonizing the dogs. He has a daily routine of racing through the house attacking the dogs and then running behind the couch or under the bed where the dogs cannot get to him. He will run up to Toby, attack his feet and bolt away, it is hilarious...Toby hates when anyone touches his feet and … read more

Posted in Current Events

I just heard lastnight that someone who adopted one our kittens last fall said he is thinking of returning her because she isn't becoming social enough. He adopted 2 kittens from us, a black polydacyl and a grey (russian blue color) female who was a little shy, but his daughter loved her. Now 6 months later, he is thinking of returning the female… read more

Posted in General

I have decided to take today for myself, I am going to relax, do some laundry, maybe clean a little and just hang around the house with my "zoo"...if anyone calls me to go anywhere, the answer will be "no" unless it is absolutely necessary. Just feeling lazy today. read more