Our good dog Leon was put down yesterday. He was 12 years old and his hips got the best of him. We ultimately decided that his quality of life was declining. I took him for a long walk yesterday and gave him his favorite treat, a vanilla ice cream cone. Dr. Karen came to our… Continue Reading;

Everyone says that they have the best dog, but I feel mine truly was. I got Reina at the beginning of March 1994 in Taos, New Mexico at a road side Indian jewelry shop. The owner’s Chow had accidentally mated with a coyote and had a big litter. They liked all of their puppies except… Continue Reading;

Dear Little Lala: To our sweet baby, it seems like only yesterday we saw you on the top tier of the Cat Room at the Animal Shelter. You were so little and so scared. Lordy, you didn’t even have on an identification collar! Mommy saw you and said to me, “She’s kinda cute!” We picked… Continue Reading;

Jen & Mason: The best friend a man has in the world may turn against him and become his enemy. His son or daughter that he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to us, those whom we trust with our happiness and our good name may become… Continue Reading;

Tribute to Grinch: When you looked into my eyes and I looked into yours You looked so deep into my soul that it would touch my heart And it made me tell you every day - I Love You the Most Waiting for me by the window – I arrive – you lick the glass You… Continue Reading;

Dedication to our Chookaboy: We have a secret, you and I, that no one else shall know. For who but I can see you lie each night in fireglow? Who but I can reach my hand before we go to bed and feel the living warmth of you and touch your silken head? Only I… Continue Reading;