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Puppy Proof

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Puppy Proof Me:      Today is the third day I came home to a clean house. Houston is growing up. Mom:  Didn’t you puppy proof the house? Me:      Yes. Mom:  So, really, he can only get to his toys. Me:      Yes. … 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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Setting the Bar High (CRAZY Dog Lady)

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Julie Hooker

Setting the Bar High “Setting the bar” means creating a standard or level that others strive to reach. Yesterday, after meeting Houston, the fifth dog to share my home, my neighbor noted, “You set the bar high for a CRAZY … Continue reading →

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The Pet Psychic by Gus Hooker

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Julie Hooker

The Pet Psychic By Gus Hooker   It’s me, Gus. I’m writing this post because otherwise, you might think the hu-mom is bit on the crazy side. But, she’s already admitted to be “the Crazy Dog Lady” and she owns … Continue reading →

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Gus

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Julie Hooker

Cute and curly.

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The Present Moment with Timmy (and Buddha)

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Julie Hooker

  The Present Moment with Timmy 22 July 2013   Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.  – Buddha   Watching Timmy (left) sit in the garden with … Continue reading →

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Timmy’s Time . . .Celebrating a Hero

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Julie Hooker

Timmy’s Time 17 July 2013   The Dictionary on my MacBook defines a HERO as “a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.”  As an adult with dogs, I’ve met many … Continue reading →

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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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Welcome Timmy

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Julie Hooker

          The Person that Needs Timmy the Most   11 July 2013       As a hu-mom who celebrates animal rescue and believes that animals matter, I “friended” a number of like-minded people on Facebook.  … Continue reading →

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Sleep . . .sleep. . .sleep. . .

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Julie Hooker

  Gus here.   The hu-mom has a summer cold.  Naturally, she didn’t take care of it.  Now, she has a bacterial ear infection.   We wake up, walk before it’s too hot. . .then, we sleep, sleep, sleep.   … Continue reading →

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