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September 27, 2011
I Just Need a Jack
Descriptions of the Boxer breed include words like “self-assured”, “playful”, and “curious”. Iris, the 10-year old Boxer I met a few weeks ago, didn’t...
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September 27, 2011
The Smile
I saw Dave yesterday and he looked terrific. Every inch of him was smiling. With that underbite on full display, he wiggled down Dr....
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September 26, 2011
Whistle, Whistle, Bark!
A few months ago, Kathy and I went to my family reunion in Ohio. It was a great four days touring my hometown and...
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September 23, 2011
Moving the Furniture
Since Travis lost his vision, we’ve made a concerted effort not to move the furniture or leave items on the floor where he might...
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September 22, 2011
The Eyes Don’t Have It
I’m worried about Travis. Something in his eyes is changing. It’s not his eyes, really, it’s the set of his eyes, the sharpness of...
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September 21, 2011
Dave
Today I met a dog named Dave. He was lying on a folded-up comforter in Dr. Miller’s office when I arrived to work on...
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