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Tag Archives: Dogs
Zoonoses Day
It’s such a cute word, isn’t it? Zoonoses. It looks like it means the velvety sniffy part of a lion, or the wet and friendly snuffly part of a horse looking for carrots or sugar. Alas, no. It’s a cuddly … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Cats, Diseases, Dogs, Health, Pets, Recognition Day, Zoonoses
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Take Your Dog to Work Day
It was Take Your Cat to Work Day a few weeks back, and although I love cats, I wonder how good a day this is. I am not sure your average cat appreciates that kind of upheaval, and I wonder … Continue reading
Rural Day
Apparently this is a Methodist thing? I’m not sure why they appropriated the idea. Rural doesn’t need a denomination, and I’ve known plenty of townie Methodists. I wouldn’t actually say that I have lived a rural life—more so small-town, suburban, … Continue reading
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Tagged Dogs, Family, Life, Neighbors, Recognition Day, Travel
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Purebred Dog Day
I know it’s unpopular, but I have to admit that I like dogs that are discernible breeds. I grew up with Irish setters. I adore golden retrievers (obviously). I have a friend who breeds poodles. My own experiences with my … Continue reading
We Jump the World Day
To me, this is an unfortunate name. Getting jumped is a bad thing. Jumping the world? Good chance someone will retaliate. (Or everyone ends up electrocuted, if you are of a more automotive-minded nature.) That’s not what it means, though. … Continue reading
Diabetes Alert Day
I don’t know much about diabetes in humans. I know lately my doctor has told me to go on a diet because I am “pre-diabetic” (which … means … “not diabetic”? I know it means insurance won’t pay for WeGovy…), … Continue reading
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Tagged Cats, Diabetes, Dogs, Health, Pets, Recognition Day
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Dog Biscuit Day
My dog is underprivileged. As a diabetic, she now only gets very specific treats in very specific amounts. Before her affliction, however, her currency was teeny, thumbnail size MilkBones, and her most favorite word in the world was “biscuit.” We … Continue reading
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Tagged Dogs, Family, Food Musings, Recognition Day, Writing
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National Golden Retriever Day
I was introduced to golden retrievers when I was 4 years old. We already had an Irish setter, Anjin, and my mom brought home a puppy friend for him that she named Tasha. She wasn’t even full grown when she … Continue reading
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Arwen Adams Bicknell 