planet tala
These are Orbees, very special dog toys made by the excellent Planet Dog. We call Orbees "Planets". Tala loves her Planet more than anything on the planet - except squirrels.…
dogs
mini tala update
For any of you who are following the Tala saga in detail, I now have a clearer picture of the diagnosis. (I certainly don't expect the majority of wmtc readers…
Dog people versus non-dog people…
… I fall into the latter group. Disclaimer – the following should not be considered to be blanket statements about all dogs and dog people. I address this specifically to…
Summer and the Bug’s Life
(click pic to enlarge) It's still warm and sunny during the day, but in the evening down by the lake, when you're wearing just a t-shirt, the coolness in the…
animal services for animals and people, not profit! toronto must not privatize tas!
Privatization frenzy threatens and destroys our quality of life in so many ways. Health care, public transit, libraries, sanitation, day care, recreation, parks - these are services that should always…
more pupdate, more where i’ve been
I hate being away from wmtc for so long! Between Tala and my mom's visit, it's been quite the week.Yesterday we went back to the OVC in Guelph for a…
pupdate and where i’ve been
This week is the annual Mom Visit, which I greatly look forward to. I have a special surprise planned, but just in case my mom is peeking in, it will…
at last, the search is over
Quite possibly the world's cutest puppy.
we like lists: list # 10: six things going on with me
Remember we like lists?? It's been a long time! This list will answer the burning question: What's up? What's happening in your life? Doing anything interesting? Enjoying doing something mundane?…
pupdate: mississauga squirrels continue to rejoice
We've just returned from our consult with an orthopedic specialist at the OVC in Guelph. Tal has been doing so well, she seems so improved, that I think many people…
pupdate: good news for squirrels
My poor little Bo! Earlier this week, Tala wasn't able to put any weight on her right hind leg. I suspected a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament, i.e., main knee…
The Homeless Man and the Dog
I am always moved when I see the special bond between a homeless person and his or her dog. How they share what little they have with their pets. And…
pupdate and other updates
On Victoria Day, we met our friends James, Lori, Cobalt and Denim at Cherry Beach, which has an excellent leash-free dog park area right on Lake Ontario. Getting together at…
further proof that nothing is stronger than a dog’s loyalty and love
...not even a tornado. Dog crawls home on broken legs, three weeks after tornado. Wow.