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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Godspeed Toby.
Toby. March 21, 2003 – June 28, 2016. A cherished friend. Thank you for spending precious moments with us. You helped us more than you know.
Posted in dogs, grief, love, pets, Scotties, Scottish Terriers, Terriers, The Scottie Chronicles
Tagged canine cancer, mourning the loss of a pet
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WWSS? “Sweet.”
What Would Stuart Say about this little movie? “Sweet. You’re the man, Toby. I knew I sent you to visit Them for a reason. (As I’ve always said, I’m one smart Scottie.) You just continue to keep Them on Their … Continue reading
Posted in The Scottie Chronicles
Tagged dogs, friendship, humor, mourning the loss of a pet, Scottie behavior, writing
21 Comments
Friday. Time for Some Fun.
After a week of sadness and loss, Friday is with us. I think we agree it’s time for some Friday’s Foto Fun. Let the Fun begin! It’s a long slideshow, so sit back and enjoy. Breathe deeply and thank dogness … Continue reading
Posted in The Scottie Chronicles
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Bless You Dr. Watson
Friends, please send your love to Dr. Watson’s peep. He crossed the bridge – in her arms – on June 7. We’re bound together by our love of these marvelous companions. My heart is aching. Here’s to you, sir! May … Continue reading
Posted in dogs, grief, love, pets, The Scottie Chronicles
Tagged friendship, mourning the loss of a pet
28 Comments
Watercolor Wednesday – Soulful Stu
It’s StuART day. Time for some art. I can only hope this soulful pose suggests him surveying what’s over the bridge. With so many of his furiends with him, they must be having a big time. Stuart, my precious boy, … Continue reading
Posted in art, dog art, The Scottie Chronicles
Tagged friendship, grief, love, mourning the loss of a pet, Stuart the Scottie
23 Comments
And Again. Sweet Kadie.
Months ago, Kadie’s peep sent photos for Friday’s Foto Fun. I posted them here happily, but I never knew about Kadie’s recent journey. Until today. You see, a friend I’ve never met sent me a gift. A loving handwritten note, … Continue reading
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Tagged #kadiestrong, Kadie the Scottie, pets, scottie health, Scotties
19 Comments
Whew. That Was Close.
Stuart would have needed his Thundershirt last Thursday night, that’s for sure. Although it wasn’t a terribly long or loud storm, it did some incredible damage. And we missed it. Technically, it wasn’t a tornado, though I don’t know why. … Continue reading
Posted in The Scottie Chronicles
Tagged global warming, Richmond 2016 storm, Richmond VA weather, Thundershirt
16 Comments
Not so funny Friday
Remember this mini-tornado? It happened again last night. We were so lucky. No damage at our house. But no electricity, no Internet. Whew! It’s a messy Friday here in River City.
Posted in The Scottie Chronicles
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Unconditional Love
What is it about dogs that’s so special? For that matter, companion animals of all kinds. But dogs in particular. Read this. That’s why Toby’s visits are so special to me. Just to pet him and talk to him calms … Continue reading
Watercolor Wednesday – I love this one
Well, I love them all. But this one makes me happy today. StuART! While out this morning I saw two dogs with their heads hanging out of car windows. Their tongues were hanging out, too. I love dogs in cars. … Continue reading
Posted in art, dog art, Dog Blogs, dogs, pets, The Scottie Chronicles, traveling dogs
Tagged dogs in cars
27 Comments
Thanks
Thanks for your thoughtful comments on Saturday and Sunday’s posts. Each of your comments means so much. It’s unbelievable that Stuart’s gone at all, let alone for six months. It’s so distressing that I just didn’t feel like posting yesterday. … Continue reading
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Tagged animal rescue, death, grief, love, mourning the loss of a pet, Orlando, Scotties
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