I was one hour and 45 minutes into a hike with Jasper on the 50-Year trail in Catalina State Park when I met a couple on the trail, also walking a dog. In typical fashion, Jasper started bouncing to greet his wannabe friend. A few seconds into the doggy greeting, Jasper's legs buckled and he was on the ground. He struggled to get up a few times and then he'd be down again. Frantic, I … [Read more...]
Jasper the Chocolate Labrador
Chinook: Ode to a GREAT Dog
We got to know Chinook when she moved from Whitehorse to Penticton and ended up living across the street from us with her parents Martin and Jennifer. A cross between a collie and a husky, Chinook had been trained to excellence by her mom, Jennifer - a dog-show, obedience enthusiast. Chinook obeyed all commands given by her owners OR whomever she was with at the time. After spending time … [Read more...]
Jasper Gets IN the Hot Tub
OK this beats everything. Ever since I turned the temperature on the hot tub down from 106F to 103F, Jasper has no problem jumping INTO our hot tub to retrieve his tennis balls. Check out my YouTube stream for more of these crazy dog videos. … [Read more...]
The Cat Who Saved My Life
I met Phoenix on an April evening in 1990 at my friends' Jack and Linda's house. He ran from under the TV, straight across the living room, up my lap and chest to my shoulder where he nestled and purred ... LOUDLY. Jack and Linda had 5 cats at the time, and because I'd never seen this one before, I immediately asked 'is this little guy available for adoption?' "Yes" came the … [Read more...]
Jasper Loses His Ball in the Hot Tub
Jasper, our 16 month old Chocolate labrador puppy will do ANYthing to play ball, including drop his tennis ball in the hot tub when under maintenance (yes, the foam is NOT something we like -- but a result of those who weared 'washed' bathing suits. :-) … [Read more...]