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Saturday Morning Dog-A-Palooza at My Place

Posted on January 14, 2012 by George
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A typical Saturday morning with Smokey and Kiwi, one of his many girlfriends.

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Rescue a Dog

Posted on December 30, 2011 by George
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When I’m walking Smokey, people often ask me “What kind of dog is he?” Inquiring eyes still glaze over with incomprehension when I say he’s a “mutt,” or a “rescue.” If it’s not an identifiable “dog show” breed, many people don’t know what it is, which suggests that there is a lack of awareness about rescuing mutts from a shelter as a legitimate option. If you’re thinking about getting a dog, do yourself and a dog the best favor imaginable: … Continue reading →

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A Dog’s Life

Posted on December 15, 2011 by George
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In my next life, I want to be my dog. George Hahn | Photography

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Start Seeing Invisible Dogs: Adopt, Don’t Shop

Posted on October 6, 2011 by George
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This video is from the Best Friends Animal Society, based in Kanab, Utah. They are a no-kill animal sanctuary that aims to rehabilitate animals that are deemed unadoptable and doomed to be euthanized. BFAS does incredible and awe-inspiring work with dogs, and are the subject of “DogTown” on the National Geographic channel. I caught “DogTown” on Netflix the other night and was blown away. Here’s the good word from the Best Friends YouTube channel: Best Friends Animal Society is a … Continue reading →

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The Little Boy Who Ruined My Life Turns Two Today

Posted on August 15, 2011 by George
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When I adopted Smokey on November 21, 2009, he was a shy and frightened four-legged furry little sausage weighing fourteen pounds. Today, he’s a happy and healthy thirty-pound young man of two. Continue reading →

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Hazardous Foods For Dogs – A Definitive List

Posted on January 22, 2011 by George
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Since I got Smokey, I’ve heard many ideas and opinions – some conflicting – about certain foods a dog should never eat. Some things are downright hazardous or even lethal. Other things just might not be a good idea, if not necessarily lethal. As I gain more knowledge and input from others, this list is a work-in-progress. I don’t want to get into the area of opinion, hearsay or rumor about bad stuff for dogs. I want this list to … Continue reading →

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Smokey – Week 2

Posted on November 30, 2009 by George
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