As we all sat under the soaring white tent, clapping and swaying along to the spirited worship band, a soaking rain shower dowsed the field around us. Would the sun come out in time to shine on our annual church picnic?Well good news, it did.But first we enjoyed a...

I know Kelly is on a diet, but does she have to go grazing for greens in the backyard? In my house we're pushing the salads, so does Kelly think she has to eat one too?The common thought is that dogs eat grass to settle their stomachs. According to Pet education.com,...

Everything's cuter when it's a baby. Except maybe Benjamin Button (If you caught that movie you know what I mean.)Spring is my favorite time of year because there are so many opportunities to witness little baby animals, this new life. One of my favorite things to do...

Some people asked for before and after pictures, side by side, so here you are! What do you think?!What I Learned from My Dog: A good haircut can make you look younger!

Well, here she is, all trimmed and groomed!The groomer from TransFURmations arrived in her mobile grooming van. She made friends with Kelly right away. Kelly loves her!When I clipped on her leash, Kelly thought she was taking a walk, so she preferred the idea of...

I recently wrote an article about tips for your dog to become a Canine Good Citizen. One of the requirements involves "welcoming being groomed"-- and, while the dog isn't tested on this specifically, that would probably include cooperating when bathing. Kelly still...

In the past, we hadn't been successful in having Kelly groomed. She was anxious and frightened by the noises, and hated being left alone in the grooming shop.Then, enter Melissa from TransFURmations. She not only transFURmed Kelly, but also transFURmed our grooming...

Meet Charlie, best friend of Sarah, from Vermont!Charlie is a would-be supermodel with his long, long legs. But really he's a 4 1/2 year old Rotweiller-mix.As you can see, Charlie loves the Vermont outdoors. He loves to run, hike, and jump off of docks and swim.His...

The baby birds have hatched!(Note: The above picture changes every time you open it. Keep checking back for more views of the falcons!)Every year, rare Peregrine Falcons nest in a box under a busy highway bridge in my city. Ordinarily, I'd only be able to get a...