The Dune Decision: Crisis Point in Foster Care

Our latest foster dog departure was Dune. Most of the dogs we get are sick and in need of intensive care and recovery. Dune was quite healthy, but had serious behavioral problems. He was not mean, but he was so energetic and unruly that no one could work with him. Volunteers at the shelter tried […]

Dominance

This morning, Blondie (as usual) came with me when I came out out into the yard to feed and exercise The Rowdy Boys. They ate their kibbles then had a nice long run and were finally worn out and ready for cookies. Once they were back in their pens I asked Blondie if she wanted […]

Taken By Aliens!

We, as a family, watch old sci-fi movies on Friday evenings. The old stuff is family friendly but can still have an effect on one’s thinking. After we saw Marie off to work this morning, I went over to feed and care for the Rowdy Boys, like I do every morning. Lancelot and Blondie decided […]

Blondie Bear and the 50 Strays of Grey Contest

Over the past weekend I entered each of our current 5 dogs (all rescues through the Dr.Carol Hood Memorial Animal Shelter) into the Rescue Pups 50 Strays of Grey photo contest by selecting a photo of each that best represents the personality of that dog. On Monday I was greeted by the following notice on […]

One Chilly Morn

It is bitter cold this morning. Of course that is “bitter cold” for Tennessee, other places might find this a pleasant respite. Or maybe not: Billings Montana is showing 34° this morning! When I got up: around 4:00 AM, Blondie followed me out to the living area and curled up in the small snuggle bed […]

Dune Steele: Foster Notes

Dune was without a doubt the most difficult such case I’ve encountered to date. He came to PMFC from the Friends Animal Shelter because he was SO wild and rambunctious no one there could do anything with him. He was not mean, but so enthusiastically playful that he scratched skin tore clothes, broke jewelry, even […]

Cogdill Steele: Foster Dog

Cogdill was a sweet Staffy.  A little mischievous, but overall a good boy. He completed our program and went off to be adopted.  All other details have been lost as we’ve shuffled this web site around over the years.  These articles mention Cogdill: Search Results for: Cogdil Oh, That Blondie! Posted on: May 21, 2015 […]

Cochise Talks About Meal Time

Blondie and I are full-time house dogs.  We go outside when we need to, but we eat and sleep indoors with our peoples.  When foster dogs have learned the basic behavior lessons and can act in a civilized manner, they too are invited to stay in our house.  Usually, one at a time: it’s not […]

Lancelot: Foster Dog

Lancelot is one of those dogs you can’t help but fall in love with.  Gentle nature, bright, affectionate, and handsome.  He has it all. Search Results for: Lancelot Taken By Aliens! Posted on: March 25, 2015 by: DougB Comments: Leave a comment We, as a family, watch old sci-fi movies on Friday evenings. The old […]

The New Chewie

Cochise and Blondie were adopted years ago and are full time members of our family who live in our home. They are very good dogs. So good that we give them toys and chewies to occupy them when they are inside (and not sleeping). Blondie has a whole basket of them on the fireplace hearth. […]