The Charmed Life of Ulysses
I casually dropped into a previous post that I brought a purple chipmunk back to a friend in Peru. He’s recently got himself a puppy, and my plan was to put myself in the good graces of said puppy. Well,…
"Helping Pets Live Their Best Lives"
"Helping Pets Live Their Best Lives"
How Dog Senses Are Different Than Ours
Part of how I’m supporting myself in Peru is through teaching English online. It’s a simple format; most of my students like to read daily news articles. I like it because it keeps me abreast of some of the finer…
Not the Same for the Family Dogs
As a traveler, I’ve become a bit of a loner. I visit countries solo with the assumption that I’ll meet people through my projects, and usually intense relationships form with the rapidness of shared desperation. When we part ways, we…
Rico, Diabetes, and Me (How my dog and I learned to live with diabetes)
Rico is my 16-year-old toy poodle. He’s been with me since he was seven months old. In December of 2017, he was diagnosed with diabetes. When the vet gave me the diagnosis, she asked one question: had I noticed him…
Protect Your Dog in Winter
We would like to thank our friends at Aloha Natural Pet Supply in Vancouver, WA for these winter weather tips. Let’s talk temperature! Wear a sweater or coat when out for winter walks. A good coat should reach from the…
Pet Dogs, Rescues and Street Dogs
The first male dog I’ve owned is a fine specimen: it is generally agreed that he is handsome and loving, albeit dumb as a box of rocks. I enjoy him for other reasons as well. He moves with the laziness…