I decided to post our exciting news on Mother’s Day because I am about to become a mother again. I know what you are saying: “At her age?” (either with a healthy dose of skepticism or rolling your eyes and laughing hysterically). Let me tell you the backstory. In March of 2019, our precious Archie, […]
Read MoreI was sitting in the backseat as our friend Mike wove his truck through the orange-and-red-hued mountains of Utah. John was riding in the front passenger seat. In my lap was my newest canine friend, Rusty, a Jack Russell terrier of a certain age. Because of his color and size, Rusty is a poignant reminder […]
Read MoreThrough the years, my husband and I have had many feline companions. I admire their individuality, independence, and their loving and perceptive ways—all on their own terms, of course. But there is one cat that stands out among the others: a truly wonderful male Siamese cat named Tigger … I remember the day Tigger came […]
Read More“Old dogs, like old shoes are comfortable. They might be a bit out of shape and a little worn around the edges, but they fit well.” —Bonnie Wilson Note: All the dachshunds featured on this page are available for adoption through Dachshund Rescue of Los Angeles. I came into the house and waited. In a […]
Read MoreWhen my son, Chris, was in high school, from time to time he would bring home a stray animal. He would generally find homes for them or find their owners. Two cats became permanent residents. While this was an admirable and kind thing to do, I never knew what creature would be in residence when […]
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Kathleen Chamberlin 