Category: pets

Evolution of Sigmund in Pictures

I’ve been posting pics of Sigmund on Facebook recently and my friends at the Refuge all marvel at how great he looks.  I thought it was worth going back to take a look: When he first came to my house as a foster –… Continue Reading “Evolution of Sigmund in Pictures”

New Routine

I spent a whole lot of time in my backyard last summer.  Housetraining a puppy.  Seriously, I have never spent so much time in the backyard before.  I kinda liked it. So when the weather warmed up, I started heading out back with the… Continue Reading “New Routine”

With the Blood

The other night, I went downstairs to let the dogs out and put the birds to bed.  This is what I found in Kiwi’s cage: I’ve been through this enough times at the Refuge to have a clue.  First, look at the bird: is… Continue Reading “With the Blood”

Pet Treats

My two Congo African Greys think Baked Birdie Munchies are the best thing ever.  They eat every crumb an woe unto the dog that tries to snatch the crumbs.  However, even on sale at Drs. Foster & Smith, they cost $10 for 12 ounces… Continue Reading “Pet Treats”

In the Car

This is Fiona after we picked them up from Doggie Do Rite: And Gibbs:  

New Collars

Thursday afternoon, I parked my car and went in to Doggie Do Rite to renew my package for the dogs.  I spoke briefly with Kelly, who said that Fiona plays with Gibbs and has made a couple of other friends.  But she may not… Continue Reading “New Collars”

Fiona Update

While I was out of town, Fiona went to Doggie Do Rite with Gibbs two times.  The report is that she doesn’t seem stressed out, and she isn’t causing trouble, but she isn’t really playing with the other dogs the way Gibbs does. She… Continue Reading “Fiona Update”

What the Dogs Did While I Was Out of Town

Gibbs won.  This round.

At One Year

Gibbs, you will remember, was adopted as a 10-week old puppy.  It was nine days from the time we lost our old, sweet Shadow to the day we called Wright Way Rescue about Gibbs.  I am having a hard time finding his official rescue… Continue Reading “At One Year”

Romping and Wrestling

OK, I will seriously write an actual post tomorrow.  But in the meantime, here is a quick video to show you how the dogs are doing.  The short-haired aggressor would be Gibbs.  The long-haired one that can fight while lying down is Fiona. Romping… Continue Reading “Romping and Wrestling”