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A Dedication to Ray

One of Ray’s Followers is Himali Shah ( www.decodinghappiness.wordpress.com ), and I recently received an email from her: Continue reading →

Bed Heater!

When I go into our kitchen at around 5:00am*, I will wedge Ray’s gate open so that he can wander around the house if he so wishes. Strategic lights will be on just in case I go back to bed later and need to see where he is. Stepping on him is highly undesirable! Continue reading →

Attn. Published Authors!

Hi ”Guys”

In September of last year I completed a draft of a book covering the first 18 months of living with Ray (not coincidentally, this Blog started from that 18 month point). Continue reading →

It’s Ray’s Fault!

To give Ray some variety on his walks, and to avoid some of his favorite places (he would live at some of them if he had the opportunity …….. well at least until the treats ran out!), we often head straight down to the lake. Continue reading →

Ray and Watermelon!

As many of you will know, while Ray came to us with a lot of “emotional baggage” from his past, one of his more positive traits was his love of food …………….. all food! Continue reading →

Ray’s Pool!

I guess the first thing to consider when buying a garden pool for a dog is getting his opinion on the idea. We didn’t do that! Continue reading →

Our Home!

One of the Blogs that I Follow has recently had a discussion on what makes a home ….. home. When looking for a new home, how does one know that “this is the one!” Continue reading →

Running Buddy Ray?

Ray, being predominantly German Shepherd, was always expected to be a high energy dog. Both Carol and I have done significant running over the years and were quite hopeful that Ray would be a good running buddy. Continue reading →

Shelter Support!

I have said so many times how impressed I have been with the Oakville & Milton Humane Society. Continue reading →