Snoozing Sammy »

A few months ago, Samoa jumped into my lap and plopped her head down on my wrist pad for a nap. I am so happy that she was content just being in my lap. Every time I see these photos, they warm my heart. Dog IS man’s best friend. //

Dog Pile »

Can you tell how much we love our dogs?

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Snip it for Taxes »

While working on my taxes for 2007, I took a break for dinner and noticed an Oprah show that exposed horrid puppy mills, and how pet shelters struggle to find new homes for unwanted animals. One of the most heart-wrenching segments took the cameras through the Fort Worth Animal Control where we saw how the [...]

The Winner Is……. »

Samoa! She received 133 votes in the August contest, and beat out the second place winner by more than twice as many votes. (at Josey Ranch Pet Hospital). Thanks to all our friends and family who voted!

Tilt »

A Cut and Run »

Samoa is overdue for a haircut, wouldn’t you say? She looks like Sam the Sheepdog.

First Time Ever Seen »

Well, we had a therapeutic breakthrough yesterday. Khaki & Samoa offically started playing together. Luckily, Brian was home to catch it on video. Unluckily, Brian was home sick while I was running errands.

MawMaw & Crazy Coot »

MawMaw’s roommate attacked her on Friday morning during a disagreement about the air-conditioner. Long story short,  Ms. “Crazy Old Coot” Glassman scratched up MawMaw’s arms pretty bad so the nursing home shipped Ms. Coot to another home. Samoa and I (as well as Mom, Aunt Cathy & Aunt Vickey) stopped by to visit with MawMaw. [...]

Somoa Has Arrived »

Samoa has officially arrived at her new home! The only words I have been able to use to describe her are cute and adorable. Once again, I’m acting like one of those weird dog owners that is a little too infatuated with his new puppy. However, I know the cuteness will disappear so I’m embracing [...]

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