Tag Archives: senior dogs

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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Why It’s Easy to Fall in Love with a Senior Dog

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Julie Hooker

In the book, Paws & Effect, the author, Sharon Sakson, refers to Temple Grandin’s work.  Grandin explained that, in the domestication of dogs, human mothers would have taken in orphaned or sick puppies to care for them.   Apparently, we … Continue reading →

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Size Does Matter . . .For the Health of It

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Julie Hooker

Size Does Matter . . for the Health of it 17 June 2013 While the film, The Bridges of Madison County, was trite, there was a scene when Meryl Streep turned to walk back up the steps of the farmhouse … Continue reading →

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Obe BUN Kenobi

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Julie Hooker

Obe BUN Kenobi   I am Obe BUN Kenobi.   Obe Wan Kenobi explained, “The Force is what gives a Jedi his power.  It’s an energy field created by all living things.  It surrounds us and penetrates us.  It binds … Continue reading →

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