Just Ray!

This Category is simply for Posts about Ray which have little to do with his book “Who Said I was up for Adoption?” Of course you might be interested in getting his book when you understand what a sweetheart he has become … since his life as a stray, and all the health issues that came with him as a result of those earlier times.

Some things haven’t changed!

Below is a copy of a Post from April 2015. Reading that Post, and reflecting on Ray’s life journey with us, I had to conclude that the recipe for having a happy home with a dog in it, is no different now than what it was when I wrote that Post. Continue reading →

Ray’s meds reduction!

As many of you will recall, we are in the process of reducing Ray’s anxiety meds to, hopefully, wean him off them completely Continue reading →

A Mouse Tale (Tail)?

We thought we had a 9:00am appointment earlier this week with the vet. It was time for Ray’s annual check up, and to review the heart-worm, flea and tick prevention programs.  Upon our arrival, we were told that our appointment was not until 9:50 … so what to do? Continue reading →

Ray’s Anniversary Month.

On March 2, 2013, we completed an application to adopt Ray. We had not totally decided on him, but wanted to ensure that we would get “first refusal” should any other requests be submitted for him. We were still evaluating him and, probably more importantly, were evaluating ourselves knowing that there were concerns being expressed by a shelter trainer about our suitability. Continue reading →

The Saga of Ray!

As many of you will remember, we had contemplated reducing Ray’s anxiety meds. This was driven by the possibility that his night time restlessness could be a side effect of long term usage. Continue reading →

Our Ray (Charles)!

In November, 2012, Ray was reported to our local humane society by farm owners, because he had been seen regularly hanging around their farm. Continue reading →

Nocturnal Ray!

We have some news on Ray, regarding his nocturnal activities! Continue reading →