Welcome’s to the Dog Blog

Chris’s stories of the dogs in Paws Kennel: Daily life, obstacles, perseverance and remarkable aspects of their personalities

Passing the Torch

My parents are both retired now.  After a lifetime of hard, meaningful work, they are finally ready to relax, right? Well, as many retired people already know, it’s not as easy as you might think.  What do they do with all this free time?  What will their bodies

Adversity: Stepping up to a challenge

Most pet dogs never do anything difficult.  They lay around on the couch, bark at the mailman, and maybe chew up all your socks.  Some lucky dogs get to go for a hike on the weekend.  Most of their time is spent waiting for their owner to come

Winter is Coming

The leaves have turned yellow and fall softy to the ground. The cold hangs in the air.  Frost clings to the grass. Summer has given way to fall, and all thoughts are on the winter ahead.   Many dread winter.  The long dark months loom on the horizon,