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About daysofourdogs

I have owned dogs nearly all my life. Many different breeds, mutts, rescues, and foundlings have found their ways into my heart. I have two dachshunds and a miniature schnauzer now. I hate puppy mills and want them wiped from the face of the earth.

Dachshund Continues Plan for World Domination

Posted on July 18, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Windy is a sneaky girl. We call her the “fun police”. Yesterday while I was sitting in the floor playing with Max, who was on his back enjoying himself, Windy runs across the room, jumps in my lap, and lets … Continue reading →

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Power Outage Confuses Dogs

Posted on July 17, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Not long ago a large part of the Midwest lost power for days, or more than a week in some places, and Jake, Windy and Max were perplexed. We were part of more than 500,000 Ohio folks who lost electricity. … Continue reading →

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Warm Weather Walking

Posted on June 15, 2012 by daysofourdogs

A hot weekend is coming. if you have dogs that are blessed with short legs, please remember they get toasted from the pavement. We like to walk our furnkids at sundown. At sundown our crew has more energy, and evening … Continue reading →

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While Walking the Dogs Yesterday …

Posted on June 14, 2012 by daysofourdogs

A pleasant evening walk was nearly ruined yesterday, but Invisible Fence kept a disaster from happening. A spaniel and a beagle live a few houses down. They usually play in their backyard, but the spaniel knows how to sneak into … Continue reading →

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Dogs Gonna Itch, Dogs Gonna Scratch

Posted on June 4, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Furkids will scratch. Fleas are not the only reason. How many times during the day do you feel an itch? Those toenails will feel good.

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Dog Vomit In Middle of Night

Posted on June 1, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Sick children wake their parents up at night, and furkids are no exceptions. About 4 a.m. a few days ago I woke to a warm wetness on my back. Then I heard the gagging. I knew if I rolled one … Continue reading →

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Dog Reunions Are Mixed

Posted on May 29, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Windy and I returned home a few days ago. Max lost his mind when I walked in the door; however, he was less than thrilled to see his sister. Windy dominates Max over places. Max dominates her over food. Windy … Continue reading →

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How Could You Leave Me?

Posted on May 22, 2012 by daysofourdogs

The look Jake gave me when I left with Windy the other day still haunts me. His feelings were hurt. I must bring a little something home for Jake and Max. Windy, though amazes me. She’s constantly alert. The air … Continue reading →

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Windy Travels

Posted on May 21, 2012 by daysofourdogs

Windy and I hit the road to visit her grandma.🚗 Windy is the perfect traveler. Quiet and well-behaved, you wouldn’t know she was in the car. Of course at grandma’s she is getting spoiled. Rough life.

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Dogs, Obesity and Diabetes

Posted on May 14, 2012 by daysofourdogs

My Mother’s Day presents from the furkids: 50 percent accuracy on the piddle pad, half of my lunch knocked of the ottoman and eaten, and slurps and snuggles. It balanced out. Max’s blood work last week indicated we needed to … Continue reading →

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