Category Archives: Seniors

Helping big dogs through their senior years

MY BIG BEAUTIFUL BUD PARKER

Parker and I have been best friends for a very long time now, in terms of Newfoundland years.  But even a very long time is not long enough. He’s been my bud through many happy memories and some difficult ones.  … Continue reading

Posted in Seniors | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

IRISH WILDERNESS

Posted 10/17/14 We spent last week camping in south central Missouri with dogs and horses.  Aside from one day when those weird little goat heads began popping out of the grass near the horses, all was good.  The horses enjoyed … Continue reading

Posted in Adventure is Where You Find It, Life in the Ozarks, Puppyhood, Seniors, Travel & Camping, Water in any form . . . | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY TO PARKER!

It’s a lovely breezy (very breezy) sunshiny day on the outskirts of the Ozarks.  I was allowed to go to bed early last night and sleep late this morning, by Greg AND by the Newfs.  (and that was sorely needed!)  … Continue reading

Posted in CELEBRATIONS!, Seniors | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

OUR AGING NEWFS: TEACHERS AND FRIENDS

With the grooming room being only moderately heated, and the air for drying being ambient, I watch for weather opportunities for bathing.  In addition, our washer drain freezes in extreme weather, so laundry must be done ahead of an expected … Continue reading

Posted in Bathing & Grooming, Seniors, Water in any form . . . | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment