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The Dilemma of Beau the Boar

April 26, 2024 Elizabeth

Duke has an emotional support pig. Last summer he got a bark box that had this toy they call "Beau the Boar". It has a grunter instead of a squeaker which makes a sound that is more pleasing to Duke. It also is the perfect size for his mouth. He can catch it out of the air. He … [Read more...]

Dogs Duke, Tilda

First Toad of 2024!

April 25, 2024 Elizabeth

It's been such a mild year I'm surprised we didn't see one sooner almost! Nonetheless obligatory first toad pictures. … [Read more...]

Spring, Toads

One Couch = One Coonhound

April 12, 2024 Elizabeth

Tilda mostly sleeps curled into a tight ball after turning around and around 27 times. But, sometimes - she sprawls right out and takes up as much room as possible. She can take up an entire couch! Duke doesn't get up on anything anymore. He uses a ramp mostly for going … [Read more...]

Dogs, Landscaping Duke, Tilda

Post Eclipse Moon

April 10, 2024 Elizabeth

After the big solar eclipse event on Monday, the moon this week has been really cool! Steve took these pictures. … [Read more...]

Spring

Pupdate on Duke & Tilda

March 29, 2024 Elizabeth

I haven't done any pupdates recently and today is Tilda's "Gotcha Day". Tilda is doing pretty good. She's becoming a lot more chill in the house. Her & Steve have a ton of fun together playing. She's still wild outside. We've made a LOT of headway on her behavior with … [Read more...]

Dogs Duke, Tilda

Black birds are migrating!

March 20, 2024 Elizabeth

It seems like everything is happening a little early this year. Big flocks of black birds - cowbirds, red winged blackbirds, starlings, grackles - are all migrating. Here's a view of them taking over the feeder zone this afternoon. Sometimes people just see and refer to these all … [Read more...]

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