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Turkeys Visit

March 1, 2023 Elizabeth

We've been being visited by this flock of turkeys lately. It's a group of 10 - 12 toms. They are super fun to watch. They strut about, sometimes they fluff up and show all their feathers. They are sometimes bold and sometimes skittish. Really fun to watch. Here's a cool … [Read more...]

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Fun Dog Pics

February 28, 2023 Elizabeth

It's been a tough time with dogs. We've rehomed El Bandito which is good for him, but a little sad for me. We are still working on getting Duke feeling better following his diagnosis of Cushing's disease. Tilda has been misbehaving when guests come over and are leaving which is a … [Read more...]

Dogs Duke, Tilda

Duke has Cushing’s Disease

January 19, 2023 Elizabeth

Well, certainly not the news I expected or wanted. :( We took Duke in to the vet to have some blood work done to see if we could figure out why his fur isn't growing back after last summer's surgery. That is a condition known as post-clipping alopecia and it is sometimes … [Read more...]

Dogs Duke

Update on Duke

December 23, 2022 Elizabeth

It's snood season around here. I got a knit one from the coonhound companions auction but it doesn't fit either of them. Too tight. Days like this Duke is wishing his fur grew back after surgery last summer. We are taking him in to the vet in a week or so to have some … [Read more...]

Dogs Duke

Night Hounds

September 4, 2022 Elizabeth

Some pics of Duke & Tilda out in the night … [Read more...]

Dogs Duke, Tilda

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