Tag Archives: animal rescue

No. No, I Do Not Own Four Dogs.

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Julie Hooker

This afternoon, the dogs and I strolled down our street.  Houston walked on my left attached to the leash around my waist.  Booker marched on his leash on my right.  Faith kept Houston in line and between us.  And, Gus trotted … Continue reading →

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Santa Paws Came to Town

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Santa Paws Came to Town Each year our Kaibab Bernese Mountain Dog family, under the stewardship of Mary-Ann Bowman, comes together with Secret Santa. Today, when I came home from school, a brown box was resting next to the gate. Bernie … Continue reading →

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Snow Safety for Dogs

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Julie Hooker

For Gus, a poodle-mix, it was all fun and games until the snow balled up turning him into a mini Michelin Man who couldn’t waddle home. Three tricks that keep curly-furred friends safe in the snow: 1.  Spray olive oil … Continue reading →

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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things #2

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Betty White eats on the corner of the sofa.

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Why We Can’t Have Nice Things #1

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Our sofa and loveseat set is one of the least expensive sold at RC Willey because Gus carries pumpkin-coated kibble from his bowl to the sofa.

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A Human in the Horde

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Often, I think of Hooker’s Horde as the animals with whom I am blessed to share a home at that time. But, I think that as the human or the hu-mom, my role is bigger. I am a part of … Continue reading →

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The Older the Violin, The Sweeter the Music

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Adopting Seniors 17 March 2014   “The older the violin, the sweeter the music.” — Captain Augustus McCrae     In 2012, the first senior to make himself at home in the Hooker Horde arrived.  Sunny was an all black … Continue reading →

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Alliteration, Doggy Style

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Julie Hooker

Timmy:  A sweet sleeping senior with sweet potato snuggled in his whiskers.

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Gus’ THIRD Year Adopt-PAW-Versary

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Julie Hooker

  Gus’ Adopt-PAW-Versary 15 July 2013   Three years ago, I arrived in the Hooker Horde.  For 1,095 days, hu-mom has put her hand on my heart and told me, “You will always be safe.  You will always be warm.  … Continue reading →

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Meet the Hooker Horde: I’m the Hu-Mom

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Julie Hooker

I’m the Hu-Mom   For years, I’ve thought about the proper name for my role in the lives of animals.    Last night, I wedged my body between three dogs and a cat on my bed while Faith, the Bernese … Continue reading →

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