Category Archives: Adoption

Being Heidey Hooker by Booker

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Julie Hooker

Welcome Heidey! Since I am the oldest Hooker in our home, I thought I’d give you a little advice on being Hooker. Hooker.  It’s a thing. Not everyone can be one. We are Hooker’s Horde. Mom is not a hoarder. … Continue reading →

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Just Like the Grinch

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Julie Hooker

Years ago, I attended a chakra workshop. We drew our chakras. When I stepped back from my 11″ x 17″ paper, I saw that my heart was small.  It was so small compared to the rest of the chakras that … Continue reading →

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Patience with Puppy Mill Pups

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Patience with Puppy Mill Pups I am not patient. It is not a quality I developed. In fact, I stand by Carrie Fisher’s statement that, “the only problem with instant gratification, is that it takes too damn long.” Last month … Continue reading →

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The Least of These Include Our Animal Companions

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Julie Hooker

“Inasmuch ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” — Matthew 25:40 So often, “the least of these,” include our animal companions. But, they are far from the “least” of these. … Continue reading →

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My First Post

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Julie Hooker

I love dogs.

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