Life with Dogs: Our Blog

Please indulge me with this one. Luke was the first dog I ever had on my own, and I know I’ll be mentioning him often…so it only makes sense that he gets a proper introduction. Plus, it’s fun to think back through all my memories of him.

Meet Axel, the giant pup with an even bigger appetite. Axel is a lovable Great Dane who's proved that no baked good is safe when he's on kitchen patrol. One evening, Axel's mom decided to bake two dozen banana muffins, enough to share between her own family and her friend whose kitchen had just flooded. But as the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished.

Meet Ranger — rescue dog, expert bunny-napper, and surprise addition to the family. Ranger’s story — at least what we know of it — started in the woods. A good Samaritan found him there and took him to a shelter… but unfortunately, it was overcrowded, and his future was uncertain.

Meet Pumpkin, a Jack Russell Terrier mix with a heart as big as her attitude and fur the color of autumn leaves. She may have been small, but this little lady packed 16 years of personality into every wag, woof, and well-timed side-eye.

For this week’s Dog of the Week, we get a double feature! This pair of Doodles are as sweet as they are cute. The perfect (and perfectly-behaved) pair! Some dogs storm into your life and turn everything upside down (for the good or for the chaotic) while others slip right in with quiet charm and good-natured wags until you just can’t imagine your home without them. Callie and Rosie are two of the latter: a sweet and gentle pair every bit as loving and lovable as they look! (A

Meet this mischievous and cuddly Beagle. Harper requires a certain number of belly rubs per day, and she never lets her family forget. Harper is a clever and charming Beagle who has a way of turning everyday moments into unforgettable adventures — and her stories are too good not to share! All hail Queen Harper. Ruler of snacks, naps, and mischief! Birthday Bandit Harper is incredibly creative and persistent when it comes to getting what she wants. During her mom’s birthday p

Our Favorite Intern in the Department of Mayhem Every attempt at a selfie with Pepper turns into a face-licking ambush. I firmly believe...

Our Senior Drama Coordinator, delivering drama (and love) since puppyhood. The higher the trail, the bigger the howl. Scout at 12, still...