In yesterday’s post, I explained how my family recently and tragically lost one of our dogs. Remi was an Australian Cattle Dog and was only four years old before her life was cut short, and her passing has taken a toll on our family, understandably. When it initially happened, I’m pretty sure I was in … More Grief: not always navagational
This past Monday was a rough one for my family and me. My parents have three dogs, all of which are Australian Blue Heelers, and they’re quite literally our world. Blue is the oldest and is a male, and Finn and Remi are one year younger and are biological sisters. Blue is five, and the … More Rest peacefully, sweet Remi
Animals have been a central component of my family since I could walk. Our family dog, Ducky, was the first pet I ever had, and funnily enough, she and I were born in the same year. She was a part of our family until she was about 13, and it was at that same age … More The privilege of owning animals
I think it would be safe to say that most people are in collective agreement that canine instincts are some of the best in existence when it comes to animals. Dogs tend to sense, feel and detect things we as humans often miss or overlook, and sometimes, the accuracy of canine instincts is astounding. My … More The marvel of canine instincts
When it comes to owning a dog, there are a few key things to establish prior to actually getting a dog in tangible form. Where you live, the size of your home and/or yard, your lifestyle, your job, your living situation (meaning if you live alone or with others), and your finances are a few … More Here’s how to pick the perfect pup for you
Blaine and I have been parents to our pup, Lenny, for a little less than two months now. She has certainly shown her true colours in the last while, to say the least, and while Blaine and I are thrilled she has become comfortable with us, we aren’t the biggest fans of her chewing tendencies … More Is your dog a chewer? Read this
I hardly consider my love for Australian cattle dogs to be a secret. My family has owned and loved them since I was a young girl, and now Blaine and I have one of our own; Lenny is an Australian cattle dog mix, but I still think she fits the blue heeler criteria, even if … More Let’s talk about Australian cattle dogs
I can’t recall for certain whether or not I shared with all of you what happened to my parent’s dog, Finn, a while back, but I feel as though I probably did. Just in case, Finn was seriously injured on our farm, and she stayed with Blaine and me for two months while she recuperated. … More Welcome home, Lenny
A few days ago now, one of our dogs went missing. Blue is a male Australian cattle dog (although he more so resembles a dalmatian due to his markings) and is about a year-and-a-half old. We have three dogs, and they sleep in cages in our garage at night. In the morning, when we let … More Finding unity in community
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