The elderly lady and her little dog lived alone in a quiet neighborhood. Their house was small and cozy. Now in her 90s, the woman rarely left her home, as she had given up driving years ago. Her sister visited… Continue Reading
We had arrived for our appointment a few minutes early. The two little dogs cuddled in my arms had been brought to my sanctuary badly in need of dental care. So here we sat, patiently waiting for our name to… Continue Reading
As evening draws near, a sense of peacefulness settles over the farm. It’s a special time of day. Chores are done. The animals have all been fed and bedded down for the night. All are content. The farm is cool… Continue Reading
The time had come. The Igo/Ono Street Sale was rapidly approaching. It was time to clean out the barn. A much overdue chore, I might add. Twenty-two years of accumulating many wonderful relics – oh my! I looked in nooks… Continue Reading
In late February we expect rain, winds and cold weather here in Shasta County, but tomorrow the weather forecast predicts snow. That’s not really a big deal, I thought. Over the years it has snowed a few times here on… Continue Reading
Lurking about where canines congregate is a virus called infectious canine tracheobronchitis, more commonly called kennel cough. This is a highly contagious inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Initial symptoms are a dry, harsh, hacking cough, followed by gagging and… Continue Reading
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