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The Blurred Reality of Pit Bulls
I am not proud to admit that I bought into the frenzy. I read stories about how pit bulls attacked people and that they were inherently dangerous. I knew they were the types of breeds...
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5 Months Later…
A couple days before Nate and I adopted Sierra, John told us to wait to buy her a collar to ensure we got one that fit her correctly. So, when the papers were signed, and...
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Maggie’s Story
I decided to do a little something different this week and dedicate this blog to cats! Some of you may or may not know, but along with Sierra, I also have two cats, and they...
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It Begins with Me and Ends with Sierra
After adopting Sierra, I learned many new things about myself. I learned that I could be patient if I tried (for the most part). I learned that I could be protective (some would even say...
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What It Means to Adopt a Rescue Dog
No, they’re not perfect. Or grateful, friendly or even housetrained. They won’t cuddle with you in the middle of the night or hang out with you on the couch. They don’t know the words “play,”...
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Dear John,
John has a tradition of writing a letter to his fosters once they leave his house, and while I’m not sending him off to his forever home (he already has a pretty awesome pack!), I...
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You Can’t Choose Your Family, but You Can Choose to Support Them
No matter what happens in your life, your family will always be there, whether you want them to or not. Even when they don’t support you or you’re fighting with them or you do something...
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Dog Training 101: Crate Training
I have not been able to go over to John’s house this week at all, mainly because I’ve been very busy, and he seems to have his hands full as well. However, despite this, he...
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Ignorance is Not Bliss
“Pit bulls are horrendous dogs.” “If you get a pit bull, my kids will never come to your house.” “There’s no trusting pit bulls. They were bred to kill.” “You’re brave for wanting to be...
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Many Lessons Learned
There are many lessons I’ve learned that I still need to write about, but one of my biggest milestones happened to me this past weekend, so I would like to write about that. On Saturday,...
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Dogs Love to Follow a Leader
The first time I walked the dogs with John, I walked Elvis. And Elvis walked like he had never walked on a leash before. He was everywhere, running onto the grass, smelling the trees, stopping...
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Why Do You Want to Learn More About Dogs?
The first thing John asked me when I met him was: “Why do you want to learn more about dogs?” The first thought that went through my head when he asked that was, “What, am...
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Love Me Tender
I am a huge Beatles fan, so when John started going with that theme with his fosters and on his blog, I was thrilled. However, despite that, I have to admit that the biggest impact...