Category Archives: Puppy Love: All about my boys

When Cooper first started going to daycare, it was hard on all of us. Everyone kept telling us that he’ll love it! He’ll be so excited to go! He’ll learn the word daycare and get all worked up! Um. Not … Continue reading →

Dogs aren’t allowed on the couch. No, really. They’re not. Seriously, Lucas. It’s John’s rule, not mine. He wants one place for guests to sit without getting coated in fur. So, really, dogs aren’t allowed up there. Off, please. Ooohhh. … Continue reading →

Let me start this story by saying: He’s fine. And it’s a Thanksgiving miracle. We spent the long Thanksgiving weekend at my parents’ house, which is doggy heaven. They have a big yard with lots of places to run and … Continue reading →

On Monday and Tuesday Emmett went to elementary school. I didn’t get any pictures of him in the school, of course, but here he is on the way home, barely holding himself up! He visited with kindergarten, first, and second … Continue reading →

Last year, I participated in Petside.com’s Pet ‘Net 2010 and wrote about welcoming a foster pet into your family… Here was Cooper, my foster: Well, turns out I adopted that foster dog! (Can you blame me?! Do you see that … Continue reading →

It seems like our weekends always end up revolving around the dogs. Is it the same for you? I think because we have a little more time than we do during the week, we try to make up for not … Continue reading →

He does this every night: And, of course, I refold the blankets every morning because I love watching him pull them down to make the little nest for himself. It was lucky, too, that I decided to film his routine … Continue reading →

Maybe it’s because of the time change and thus it was dark at 4:30 yesterday… Maybe it’s because of the bizzaro weather… (Can someone explain to me how the heck it can be 67 and rainy here in southern Indiana … Continue reading →

Dear Cooper, One year ago yesterday, you came home. You were supposed to be a foster, though! It became apparent – almost immediately – that the big boys adopted you. They played with you, letting you tug and tug and … Continue reading →

… for poor Lucas. Halloween is the worst day of the year for him. People walking past the house all evening, the doorbell ringing incessantly, and intruders! intruders! in the alley! However, we’ve already had one major victory for Halloween this … Continue reading →