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I volunteer in my son's 1st grade classroom one day a week. A few weeks ago I took Wicket in so Kellen could "share" him and have Wicket entertain the kids with his parlor tricks. I let Kellen handle Wicket and only helped when needed. It is so stinkin' adorable to watch Kellen and Wicket and the classmates are so easily amused by any trick beyond ( Read more... )

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Has anyone had any experience with the new flea and tick collars such as Seresto?


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...To the valleys, to the oceans, white with foam ( Read more... )

This morning dawned with a stunning sunrise.


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Monday was MLK day and the boys didn't have school. I loaded them and the dogs up and went to visit my dad who lives in Oakridge on Hills Creek Reservoir.

(He lives on the left arm of the reservoir)

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For swirlygirls:

Since you have lots of time on your hands now that you are retired and Dottie is almost done and you have gained invaluable experience, this can be your next project for the girls!

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/family/pet-advice/dog-campers

http://www.kval.com/news/local/Pooch-taken-from-Portland-Starbucks-Why-would-they-take-a-dog-288260101.html?tab=video&c=y

Jett did well at the Fun Match yesterday meeting lots of dogs and people. Most of the dogs she met were happy to meet her, a couple did lip lifts and one snarked, and Jett was totally respectful of that. The dog that snarked did so because Jett greeted her by jumping on her head ( Read more... )