New Year’s Eve is approaching, and as we’re preparing to ring in the new year and making new year’s resolutions, the dogs at the Weatherford shelter are doing the same. Yesterday, I met up with some of the shelter’s residents to get the scoop on their hopes, dreams, and resolutions for 2019. I also delivered…
As 2018 is ending and we’re getting ready to ring in the new year, some of us are compiling that traditional list of New Year’s resolutions. If your list includes being more active, you’re in luck—there’s a dog for that. At the Weatherford shelter. Several, to be exact. And they spent last Saturday showing off…
Christmas is just around the corner. The presents are under the tree, the house is clean (enough), and the groceries for a festive dinner are in the fridge. We’re all ready for the celebration. But before we all get wrapped up in eating too much and opening gifts, I want to draw some attention to…
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The holiday season is in full swing, and most of us have wish lists, gifting, and decorating on our minds. We have family gatherings and get-togethers with friends to plan, pies to bake and eat too much of, and some last-minute shopping to do thanks to procrastination. We’re busy during the weeks leading up to…
Boss has the tough name, Ray has the tough looks, and both have a loving personality with a touch of silliness and a hint of charm. On Saturday, I had the chance to meet both of them for a fun-filled photo session in the yard. Boss showed off his pretty, speckled coat while letting me…
A short photo story starring Stanley from the Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter. The first four photos depict Stanley waiting to be adopted; the last four photos show Stanley looking at the camera as if to say, “What are you waiting for?”
A short photo story starring Stanley from the Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter. Stanley discovers the treats, gets closer to them, begs for a treat, receives a treat, and shows his happy face after getting a treat.
Ready. Set. Meet Stanley! This playful puppy was quite shy when I first met him, but those days are over. Stanley is now showing his true personality (with the help of a few treats) and is ready to charm his way into his forever home. As a puppy, he is almost automatically cute and adorable—check…
Remember Rango aka Rango Tango, the aspiring dancer? He was featured in The Bark magazine’s weekly Smiling Dogs email on Friday, October 19. I had seen that the magazine had a Smiling Dogs photo contest and submitted pictures of a few of the Weatherford shelter’s former residents. Rango, with his silly, happy smile, was picked…
Denver is finally ready for Halloween! A few weeks ago, he was so shy that he missed out on trying on costumes with the other dogs at the shelter. But maybe all he needed was a little costume inspo for motivation to come out of his shell and get into the Howloween spirit. On Friends…
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They’re cool. They’re confident. They’re charming. They handle close-ups like the pros, know how to flirt with the camera, and exude a celeb-like flair. The shelter stars got it all. Last weekend, I had the chance to get to know the must-meet four-leggers over a quick photo session and some playtime in the yard. Turns…
Fall has officially arrived, and this Saturday started off quite appropriately with some light rain and a cool breeze. Hoodie weather is upon us, and I’m already looking forward to sipping hot chocolate on a cold morning, indulging in a bowl of potato soup on a rainy day, and taking in the crisp autumn air…
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