Category Archives: Fostering

Gus, Trust and Hu-Mom

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Julie Hooker

Hu-Mom and I Learn about TRUST   Trust.   It’s a big word. With a Soul Sessions talk from Brene Brown, Hu-mom is learning about trust. Like me, she lost trust.   What is trust? In The Thin Book of … 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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