How to Bring Home a Puppy

What’s yellow and furry and cute all over? Zeke! Welcome to my adventures babysitting a new puppy. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a puppy in my house–I’ve been adopting senior dogs. They’re more my speed! But my son, who live...

Introducing a New Dog. Kelly and Brooks Update

If you’re like me, you look at that cute dog you see on the street or in the park, and even looking up dogs on Petfinder, dreaming about adding “just one more” dog to your family. But then…what about your resident dog? The one you love and...

Should your dog be an Only Dog?

I wish someone could have answered this question for me years ago. Should my dog be an only dog? The question has bothered me for years, flustered me, nibbled away at my dog mama guilt. It got to me when Kelly was my One and Only, and quite frankly, the question still...

Are Dogs Jealous?

Watching Dad leave for work. We just adopted 11-year old Brooks. He’s a sweetheart, and I can’t stop patting his soft golden head, hugging his neck, planting a kiss on the side of his nose. But every time I do, I glance over to Kelly eying me with what I...

Moses and Kelly–two dog family

Last week I told you about adopting our beautiful golden retriever Moses. What a big love! I also promised you the answer to the question: what did Kelly think of this? The short answer: “What the woof?!” Knowing that our 10-year-old girl is a bit snippy...