A Trio of Lilly Photos

For your Wednesday viewing pleasure, a  trio of Lilly photos that chronicle a bit of last week.

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Weekly Training Update (March 12)

When we told the physical therapists working with Tom’s mom about Lilly being able to roll a therapy ball around like a circus dog, they were excited to

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Dog Pedicure Smackdown

Thanks to diligence on my part, Lilly is MUCH better about the toenail thing than Ginko. I take the tiniest bit off of each of her nails once

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A Giggle – Dogs in My Extended Family

So, one of the weird parts of being on Facebook is “friending” family members. (Yes, I was about the last person on the planet to join.) BUT, it

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The Bunny Channel

Lilly has figured out that certain getting-dressed routines mean various things that may or may not involve her having any fun. The other day in my mad dash

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Holiday Cleaning & The Ghetto Scat Mat

Ginko reigns as the undisputed sofa captain at Chez Champion of My Heart, but last week, in preparation for holiday guests, I washed and hung out the garage

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Dog Toy Surgery

An industry expert told me while I researched the history of dog toys that plush toys always outsell other kinds of dog toys — by far. It has

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Thanksgiving Memories: Tom and Shep

For his birthday this year, Tom’s mom made a photo album of his childhood snapshots. Featured prominently on the title page is this gem of Tom (approximately age

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Ginko, Asleep Mid-Play

Last week, Ginko cuddled up to Tom on the sofa and sacked out. While *that* isn’t unusual, the fact that he did it with a toy firmly wedged

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Mind the Snout

I joke pretty often about having the best coworkers. Canine ones, that is. They don’t gossip. They don’t take part in office politics. They don’t criticize my work.

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