Category: A History of Dogs

June 14, 2017 / A History of Dogs

Sophie was a 6-month old “lab mix.” I’m guessing she was labeled lab mix because she was black. At the time I met her, we took her to a grassy patch in the middle of the shelter and she rolled over and let us pet…

June 24, 2017 / A History of Dogs

We’d already done the rescue-dog-dance once, so this time around, I used Petfinder.com and we just told the rescues what they wanted to hear. “Yes, we promise not to let him ever stick his head out car windows as obviously he can get dust in his…

June 30, 2017 / A History of Dogs

Pearl was born in the winter and was the only female of the three pups. Pearl’s mother, Lily, was one of the sweetest American Eskimo Dogs that I’ve ever met. American Eskimo Dogs are smart, obedient, loyal to their family members, but often reserved with…

July 25, 2017 / A History of Dogs

As I have mentioned before, after moving out and while living on my own, I had often considered getting a dog, but always managed talked myself out of it. My last rental was through a private landlord who did allow pets. However, the condo association…