Note: Lila has been adopted! Yesterday I got to meet this beautiful pitbull up for adoption named Lila. Wow, what a nice dog! This lady did not have that crazy “Oh my God, I just met you, but I love you!” energy many pitbulls have. She quietly greeted me. Outside, she was happy to lick …
Lindsay Stordahl
How to walk two dogs at the same time It’s important for me to dedicate individual time each day to my own dog Ace and to my foster dog Cosmo. Ace and Cosmo have different needs as far as attention, exercise and training, but I usually end up walking them together to save time. Or, …
Most dog owners know how to teach a dog to stay. But what about getting the dog to actually stay in one position without moving around? My foster dog Cosmo will stay in one spot, but he likes to swivel his whole body so he’s always facing me. He likes to see if I have …
Most people have good intentions when it comes to caring for dogs, cats and other creatures. As expected, there were different opinions on whether or not dog shelters make it too difficult to adopt. I listened to these opinions. Most of us love dogs, so we help them in the ways we know how. For …
11/29/11 edit: Harvey has been adopted! After looking at this sweet face, how can you tell me you are not in love? I spent just a half-hour running around West Fargo with Harvey, but I began to convince myself I needed a second foster dog. Of course, I know better. But you could foster him! …
Every time we go for a run, Lloyd and Lily have a routine. First they stare at me, uninterested. Then they stand, stretch, shake their whole bodies, dance and wag. Next they plop down in front of me in perfect sit-stays. Lily practically shakes with excitement. She yawns dramatically, looks at the door, looks at …
Do dog shelters make it too difficult to adopt a dog? Well, yes! Unfortunately, that means around 4 million pets are killed annually for a “lack of homes.”
Ace doesn’t care much for the heat or the cold, but we both like fall and I am glad it’s here. On our fall and winter walks, Ace and I pick up the pace just to stay warm. In the summer, we take our time. I took these photos back in July on one of …
My two cats have all their claws. My 6-year-old couch is for the most part ruined because of the cats. Stuffing is showing. I keep the ends covered in blankets to hide the majority of the damage. Our living room is very “classy.” I really do not want to live like a college student for …
Maddie the Rottie mix A big part of my life is spending time with dogs. We go for walks. We go for runs. We hang out at parks. This gives me a lot of time to get to know each dog. To form a bond. There is something special about every dog I meet. All …