Snuggle Dogs by da-AL

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Our best friends are those who cheer us through our ups and cheer us up through our downs. Mr. Gentleman Dog is aging. Growing older is a gift, but it extracts a price. For some of us, the cost is higher than for others. In Mr. Gentleman Dog's case, arthritis is wearing away his hips.… Continue reading Snuggle Dogs by da-AL

Guest Blog Post: “A Happy Tail,” in Sue Clancy’s exact words

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The artwork and stories of Sue Clancy are totally smile enducing. Here’s what she submitted, dear HBT reader, so you can smile too… My mentor and adopted dad, Dr. Bob Hoke, had an Abyssinian cat named Missy. One day we were sitting and talking with our drinks, papers, and books strewn about the dining room table. When… Continue reading Guest Blog Post: “A Happy Tail,” in Sue Clancy’s exact words

3 Funny Strange Things Dogs Do by Zak

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My Call for Guest Blog Posts is a success! Zak, a dog loving blogger from England, is our 5th guest poster. Here Zak writes about 3 dog facts he's learned... 1: Dogs hump….everything. Sure, there is the obvious reason for humping. We all know that. Did you know it is a very natural behavior for puppies to hump?… Continue reading 3 Funny Strange Things Dogs Do by Zak

“My 5th – the Day After,” in the exact words of Baxxter: Reblog

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Who do you regard as the party-est of animals? To my mind, it’s dogs.

Pete J. Probe’s dog, Baxxter

Pete J. Probe is a fellow blogger from Germany who’s studied pedagogy and taught disabled children. His dog, Baxxter, has clearly tested the limits of partying…

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I would like to thank you all for the congratulations on my birthday!!

In the early morning

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After getting up at 6am I had a fat bone in the garden the best breakfast I’ve had ever had. After that I went back to sleep because it was still dark.

Some more presents I got

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Foto from friend John:

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He works as a model for men’s clothing.

In the afternoon

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Unfortunately the weather was `shit´ and we played silly games in the living room. My former school friends – I already past school waiting for a place on university –  put this crazy crown on me and I didn’t take part any more. Had some dark beer and watched them playing `school-games for kids´.

At night

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The day after

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Had too much beer – with slight headaches…

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My new hat for rainy days – actually waiting for a walk in…

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Guest Blog Post: “3 Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy,” in Ryan Ely’s exact words

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Guest blogger Ryan Ely shares what he's learned about caring for a dog... Schedule Regular Visits to the Vet Scheduling regular visits to the vet should be a major priority, especially if you bring home a new dog. Making sure your dog has all the primary vaccinations is extremely important because you can give yourself… Continue reading Guest Blog Post: “3 Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy,” in Ryan Ely’s exact words