There are different categories of hunting hounds, the sight hounds (hunt by sight), and scent hounds (hunt by scent). Some hunting dogs are good for working either on water or on land and some work on both. Dogs were able to provide men with food, clothing, and even helped out to build their rudimentary houses. Dogs were men’s best friend. I imagine, back then, the bonding between men and dogs was special since dogs helped you out on nearly everything. Nowadays we go to work and leave our…

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  " ANGEL"              NOV 22,2000                         FEB. 16. 2010

REST IN PEACE MY FURRY FRIEND,LOVING AND LOYAL UNTIL THE END.

A BETTER FRIEND I COULD NOT HAVE,STANDING BY ME THROUGH GOOD AND BAD.

ALL YOU NEEDED WAS A COZY BED,A SCRATCH ON THE BACK,A PAT ON THE HEAD.

YOU SHARED ALL MY SECRETS,MY JOYS,AND MY WOES.

AND LOVED ME WHEN I COULD NOT LOVE MYSELF.

AND COMFORTED ME WITH THAT COLD WET NOSE.

MY HOME IS LONELY WITHOUT YOU…

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These are subjects most of us don’t like talking about. We think our pet’s health will never deteriorate. However, the time will come when all of us, including our pets, will have to face death. Some people  pay for their burial expenses before they die because they just hate the idea of becoming a financial burden on their families. It is sad when families ask friends for money to bury their loved ones because it’s extremely…

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We all have heard of famous dogs in commercials such as Gitget “The Taco Bell Chihuahua.” She died in of a heart attack in 2009. She died when she was 15 years old. Can you believe this dog always flew first class? She is also the dog from Legally Blonde II. Chihuahuas’ are supposed to be, smart, friendly, and very loyal dogs. Does anyone remember Lassie produced by Robert Maxwell? (Also known as Jeff’s Collie and Timmy and Lassie) It was televised from 1954 to 1973. I…

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I've been gone from this site for over a year...thought I was permanently "gone" when my old computer died and I had to obtain a new one. Hello to Maltese Mom, James, Molly and everyone. Ceili, my Shih-Tzu/Maltese mix is doing just fine. Best, Helen