“You’re Going on an Adventure!”

That’s what we always say as we’re heading out the door.

It’s our guide dog trainee’s last week with us.  I’ve been concentrating on that instead of writing.  On Sunday we’ll be driving Spice to Tacoma to meet the puppy truck.

The Spirit Awakes

His Master’s Voice by Francis Barraud (1899)

I might have called this post “Whine-O-Rama”, but I’m trying to understand the process from a more enlightened position.

Clinging to Life

One of the comments made by a reader of the last post reminded me of this incident, which helped clarify my commitment to helping alleviate unnecessary pain, even when the rapid approach of death is a certainty.

Fraidy Cat

This is our cat, Heidi. She demanded a modeling fee for posing and was reluctant to sign a release. I believe in forthright negotiation, so I suggested she might have to clean her own litter box in future.