I wrote last week about Emmett and his lump, the tests that were being done, the hopes and fears we had for the outcome. On Monday night, our vet called with the news. “Cancer,” she said. “A nerve sheath tumor.” Those words, they ripped a hole in my chest. My heart shattered into a thousand [...]

At some point along the line, someone – I can’t even remember who at this point – instructed us to feed Emmett from a raised bowl because he’s barrel-chested so prone to bloat. When Lucas came along, we got the same advice because he’s a Dane or shepherd mix. So for years we’ve fed the [...]

Emmett’s biopsy on Thursday went well. No complications, thanksfully, and the results should be back by Tuesday. Whenever either of the boys have to be anesthetized, we always joke that they stumble around like a couple of drunk monkeys. But this time around, Emmett took a really long time to fully come out of it. [...]

We have gobs of dog toys. We have ropes and busy bones, Kongs and brand new Wubbas, balls and frisbees, and lots of things that started off as something new and shiny but now look like they’re some sort of slobbery fabric-creature. The boys always have something to play with. They have indoor toys to [...]

While we were on vacation, we noticed a little lump on Emmett’s front right leg. It cropped up suddenly and was about the size and density of a grape. Of course we were worried, but it didn’t seem to bother him. So as soon as we got back to Bloomington, we took him to the [...]

“You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, ‘My God, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!’”
Dave Barry

After a whilwind week, things are finally settling down for Emmett and Lucas. It started with a road trip to visit family and friends. Festivities included a cookout, chipmunk chasing, and a trip to the dog beach. The highlight of it all for Lucas was meeting his first cat! The boys had never been around [...]

More news from the ASPCA’s Record-Breaking Dog Fighting Raid. Five hundred souls await evaluations to determine what will happen to them…

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The ASPCA announced that they aided in the largest dog fighting crackdown in U.S. history. Click here to read about the raid and subsequent arrests, and learn what you can do to help.