Lest you think I am exclusive to dogs, think again. Cats rule -- Grace and Tank are useful in helping socialize dogs to their feline brethren. So when I learned about the heavily catnip infused quilted Pootie Pads produced by sisters Ann and Sara Reed of Portland, Oregon, I had...
Calming Signals
Sent in the non-refundable deposit to The University of Rochester yesterday on behalf of my oldest daughter's entry into university life. Her intended major: American Sign Language. I embrace her interest in learning both a language and a culture that is beautiful to watch and the communication for an estimated...
Bubbles – 12 week review
This week marks 12 weeks since Bubbles landed in Cleveland from sunny southern California. What has she learned? She has almost tripled in size, is house trained, crate trained and has become quite cuddly without being overbearing. She has learned how to sit, lay down, come (touch) despite most distractions,...