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Move for Peace – September Challenge

September 4, 2021 Elizabeth

I've been a supporter of the non-profit organization Preemptive Love Coalition for a number of years. I appreciate the work they do with refugees in Syria and Iraq. I valued the work they were a part of repairing hearts of children in these war torn countries. I also feel that … [Read more...]

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Tilda – Health Update – Canine Primary Parathyroid Hyperplasia

July 3, 2021 Elizabeth

Tilda

If you want to read the first half of Tilda's story, her diagnosis with primary hyperparathyroidism, you can read those details about our initial reasons to go to the doctor and how we got diagnosed. Read Part 1 Well, our surgery date with Dr. Degner at the Animal Surgical … [Read more...]

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Tilda Update – Health Issues

May 29, 2021 Elizabeth

Lazy Lethargic Tilda

I've been away from blogging about birds for a couple of weeks. I have still been maintaining the feeders. We've been working on a wildflower garden and a toad garden. We have a lot of exciting things happening in the yard gardening and landscaping wise. But mostly I've stalled … [Read more...]

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Team Tilda – Barn Hunt Class 4-14-2021

April 14, 2021 Elizabeth

Team Tilda

It was our 2nd week back to classes with Coach Karli after more than a year off. This time, class started earlier in the day, 3:30. That's an ideal time for Tilda. She's happy and active and focused in the afternoon. It's hard to factor the dog's ideal time of day into trialing, … [Read more...]

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Return to Barn Hunt classes!

April 7, 2021 Elizabeth

Tilda and I were able to return to Barn Hunt classes tonight! We've been away for over a year. It was so fun. I probably talked all the dog people's ears off. I'm not sure about my dog, but I'm definitely under-socialized. On the actual training side of things, I'm proud of … [Read more...]

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Tilda competes at Barn Hunt

October 28, 2019 Elizabeth

Team Tilda

Tilda & I had a good day at Barn Hunt on Saturday. We dropped back to Novice B. Our first run was good. She climbed a bale and I remembered that's a good sign she's into something. She doesn't usually climb without being coaxed or finding a rat. No video of that run. Our 2nd … [Read more...]

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