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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

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

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

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

Night Hounds

September 4, 2022 Elizabeth

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

Dogs Duke, Tilda

Rescued some Herps!

August 10, 2022 Elizabeth

We were out on a toad hunt and had to rescue a few friends from the egress. Tilda loves to put her head in a bucket of frogs, but rest assured no frogs were harmed! We've got an American Toad and 2 Leopard frogs I believe. … [Read more...]

Dogs, Frogs, Toads Tilda

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