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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.

Chihuahuas for Adoption Today

Posted on November 6, 2010 by daysofourdogs

If you live near the Cincinnati area, a small boatload of Chihuahuas need homes. These little ones were victims of a hoarder. To see the complete story http://bit.ly/a380ME. We found a little mix a couple years ago. Flea bitten and starving, once … Continue reading →

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No More Puppies for Her

Posted on November 5, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Windy is home recuperating from her hysterectomy. The vet said the surgery was a little more complicated because of adhesions. Windy probably had at least two C-sections, so scar tissue was around her uterus, my vet said. Evidently a previous … Continue reading →

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Is It Hot In Here?

Posted on November 4, 2010 by daysofourdogs

We found blood on the bedspread yesterday morning under Windy’s spot. We were alarmed. I checked her mouth and rectum. Nothing. My husband said, “Is she having a period?” “Of course not; she’s fixed,” I said. Thinking she had a … Continue reading →

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Missouri Puppy Mill Bill Passes

Posted on November 3, 2010 by daysofourdogs

If you have more than 10 breeding dogs in Missouri, you will have to meet certain standards for veterinary care, food and housing. People will not be allowed to own more than 50 dogs for breeding. For more about the … Continue reading →

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Progress Continues

Posted on November 2, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Hope has been doing a little trick for the past couple of weeks my husband didn’t tell me about until yesterday. When he comes home, Jake and Windy run to great him, but Hope decides to do something different. Hope … Continue reading →

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A Breakthrough

Posted on November 1, 2010 by daysofourdogs

Twice yesterday Hope, my girl who spent five years in an Amish puppy mill, behaved almost like a normal dog. I had been gone a few days. When I came in the front door, Jake and Windy went crazy. Hope … Continue reading →

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Playing Dress-Up

Posted on October 29, 2010 by daysofourdogs

With Halloween here, many people dress up their dogs. We don’t. I have had dogs wiggle out of costumes, and in an instant start chewing what I considered too cute to pass up. The extent of my guys’ wardrobe is … Continue reading →

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Puppy Mills in Missouri

Posted on October 28, 2010 by daysofourdogs

For those who remember  “Joe the Plumber,” he is in the news again. Joe is lobbying for puppy mills in Missouri. http://bit.ly/cC4wzl . Hope, right, was in an Amish puppy mill for five years.     This blog is not … Continue reading →

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‘I don’t speak dog’

Posted on October 27, 2010 by daysofourdogs

My in-laws never have owned a dog. When they first started visiting, my mother-in-law wanted to be helpful. She said she “didn’t speak dog” and needed to learn what my dogs wanted or needed if my husband and I were … Continue reading →

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Puppy Mills

Posted on October 26, 2010 by daysofourdogs

The Columbus Dispatch published my letter today. It is here: http://bit.ly/b77woM People need to remember not to shop at stores that sell dogs. More than likely, those dogs came from puppy mills. By not going in you will not only … Continue reading →

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