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Haiku by Dog: Two
Today’s haiku is by Jasper. Whenever anyone asks what breed Jasper is, I tell them he’s a Comfort Hound. This is a dog that the word “creature comforts” was created for. He is happiest on a couch or a...
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Haiku by Dog: Doga
Today’s haiku is by Jasper. Every morning Jasper goes through a very specific series of poses: a front stretch, a back stretch, and a leg stretch—all of which look like the canine equivalents of yoga...
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Text from Dog: Old dog, new tricks
If anyone asks me what breed Jasper is, I usually tell them he’s a Comfort Hound. Getting—and staying—comfortable an art form with him. He can expand or contract to take up whatever space is needed...
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Text from Dog: He ain’t heavy. He’s my brother
Tucker adores Jasper. He loved him from the moment he met his older brother. Jasper, on the other paw, thinks that Tucker can be a bit of a pest, as he says in the text above. Often Tucker steals...
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Remembering Tucker
Tucker On a cold February night in 2011, I was driving down Route 287, on my way home from a speaking engagement. I was tired, but glad it was over, and I was anticipating the welcome I’d get from...
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Three, Again
My heart was broken this past August. I was gutted by Tucker‘s death. He was my heart dog, one very special soul whom I will miss until I depart this earth. I have been grieving for him since his...
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I Didn’t Expect Baby Nazgûl: Our first month with a new puppy
Who could resist that face? I thought I was doing it right this time. I wasn’t making a decision born of the fear of facing a dogless home, like I did when I adopted Lilah and Jasper only three weeks...
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Halley and the cats: A successful adoption made possible through training,...
Note: Life with Dogs and Cats received no money for any products mentioned in this post. We may get a small commission if you click on or use a link to purchase an item. It’s been eleven months since...
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Haiku by Dog: Couch
Some dogs like to play fetch. Some like to chase creatures. Or herd them. Some are at their best when hot on a scent trail. And some are best on a couch. When anybody asks what breed Jasper is, I...
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A tribute to Jasper 2009 – 2022
Jasper’s favorite spot: in a pile of fall leaves. Jasper died from hemangiosarcoma in November of 2022. We had just enough time for family to gather and say goodbye. It has taken me until now to be...
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