Category Archives: Senior Animals

The Only One with Opposable Thumbs

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Julie Hooker

The Only One with Opposable Thumbs    As the only member of the Hooker Horde with opposable thumbs, several jobs fall to me.   I pick up poop, open cans of dog food and pumpkin, cut bags of buffalo flavored … Continue reading →

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More from Betty White

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Julie Hooker

I may be a senior, but so what? I’m still hot! Betty White       When Betty White took the name Hooker and joined the Horde, she strutted right in the front door, jumped on the sofa, and then … Continue reading →

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Three Important Things in a Home with Dogs

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Three Important Things in a Home with Dogs   As far as I’m concerned, a house is not a home without a dog, or dogs.   But, when people without dogs visit, there are three things that are important to … 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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