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
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
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
I can’t say I have a favourite breed of dog. I love dogs, regardless of the breed, and I truly believe them to be blessings which we as humans are not deserving of. While I feel bad saying I prefer any dog breed over another, I do have a bit of a bias towards one … More This is why your next dog should be a blue heeler
As I mentioned here on my blog a little while ago, our sweet pup Jake was tragically killed back in October. He was a 12-year-old blue heeler and was my best friend, and my family and I miss him and his antics daily. We all still see and hear his presence on the farm from … More Beware of puppy scams
A little while ago I wrote a post dedicated to my family’s sweet pup named Jake. He passed away about a month-and-a-half ago, and it is still difficult for me to discuss and even contemplate his passing for an extended period of time as he was such an integral component of our daily lives here … More Tips for naming your pet
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