Do you know someone who has a perfectly trained dog? You know the ones I’m talking about. They always come when called, never bark at unseen objects, and leave your possessions alone. My dogs aren’t
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Wanderlust
Wanderlust, according to the dictionary, is a strong desire to travel we usually associate with humans. But I have a dog with wanderlust. Bernie is a long-haired dachshund, 15 pounds, young and full of life.
Read moreDon’t Sniff Temptation
Stop. Sniff. Stop again. Sniff again. Caught. We call our little Chihuahua-terrier mix our cordless dust buster. Wherever we happen to sit to eat, she positions herself underneath our feet so she can retrieve any
Read moreI Need You to Be Okay Without Me
This post is about my dog. And about so much more than my dog. It’s also about me, and possibly you, too. When the pandemic hit, I was one of the lucky ones. Through a
Read moreAn Act in Due Season
before you start thinking this is just another cute puppy story, let me stop you right there. During this valentine’s season when so much attention is placed on the emotion of love, let me suggest we place some attention on the practicality of love.
Read moreLessons from a Dog Named Hope
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13 NIV). She looked
Read moreFaith Like a Squeaky Toy
Have you ever wondered what’s inside a dog’s squeaky toy? Of course not. Because if you’ve ever had a dog with a squeaky toy, you’ve already seen the inside. Do you know how you got
Read moreSummertime Pouf: A Parable of Shedding
Ahh, summer. Warm sunshine, balmy breezes, and – don’t forget – dog fur. Lots and lots of dog fur. All you canine loving compatriots know what I’m talking about, but if you’ve never experienced this
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