Halloween 2023

“𝘞𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦!” …Celebrating the ongoing escapades, nonsense & absurdity this curious pack brings to us on a daily basis! Thank you all for joining us as we follow our pack down the many peculiar and exciting rabbit holes they lead us to- we are grateful for all the adventures! Happy Halloween from our Wonderland crew!

**We are especially thankful to be celebrating another Halloween with our pack’s 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘯, Limoncello. Cello update to come soon – thank you all for your patience💛

Queen of Hearts: Limoncello

Card: Martini

Alice: Whiskey

White Rabbit: Porter

Mad Hatter: Jägermeister

Cheshire Cat: Lillet Blanc

Tweedle Dee: Lager

Tweedle Dum: Hooch

Cross That Bridge When You Come To It

They say every path in life has a bridge and the journey is crossing it. Personally, I prefer to take the long route and avoid bridges altogether. Crossing bridges really takes a “toll” on me, as I have a huge fear of overpasses… like heart-racing-sweaty-palms-death-grip-on-the-steering-wheel-kind-of-fear…. and forget about looking over the railing while crossing. I despise driving over large bridges and dislike walking over them even more. However, despite the panic that I feel about driving and walking over these structures, I do think they are all beautiful and they do truly intrigue me – especially the covered ones!

Cry Me a River, Build Me A Bridge… And GET OVER IT!

Although covered bridges were once popular in the Garden State, NJ currently only has two remaining. Having lived in New Jersey my whole life, I was surprised to have learned that our home state had two of these magnificent structures that I had never seen…so last week, Limoncello accompanied me on a road trip to see (and drive over/through) both of them!

New Jersey’s Covered Bridges

March 28, 2023: Scarborough Bridge

Located in Cherry Hill, NJ, this bridge was built in 1959. It has two lanes as well as 2 sidewalks for pedestrians.

We drove through the bridge (once in each direction). There was ample safe parking nearby, so I pulled over and Limoncello walked with me to the bridge to take some photos. It was awesome to see up close!

March 30, 2023: Green Sergeant’s Covered Bridge

Built in 1872 and located in Stockton, NJ, this structure is New Jersey’s oldest (and longest) covered bridge and can be found on the National Register of Historic Places. This bridge is only one lane, so an adjacent bridge was built to accommodate traffic on both directions. I did turn around so that we could drive in the opposite direction over the adjacent bridge but there wasn’t any safe areas to pull over to take pictures with Cello.

Both Bridges were beautiful to see in person… and best of all, I got to spend some one-on-one time on the road with Limoncello!

St. Patrick’s Day 2023

𝙄𝙛 𝙖 𝙙𝙤𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙜𝙤

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙣𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬.

Irish lass full of sass ~𝑳𝒊𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐
When Irish eyes are smiling… they’re usually up to something~𝑯𝒐𝒐𝒄𝒉
Lucky Motha Fluffa ~𝑳𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓
Who needs luck… I have charm ~𝑾𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒚
(Still recovering from TPLO #2 … so we just decorated her Fish Fortress 🐟🏰 as to keep her as calm as possible)
Kiss me, I’m Arfish ~𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓
Zero lucks given ~𝑱𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓
Be your own pot of gold ~𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒊
Irish Kisses, Shamrock Wishes ~𝑳𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄

Valentine’s Day 2023

Happy Doggone Valentine’s Day from The Crazy Eights! Which pup would you CHEWS to be your Valentine? Each pup left captions on their photo to try and FETCH you up as their Valentine!

You looking for an Alpha dog? If so, I’d CHEWS you for my Valentine.
~Limoncello
I’d never keep you on a short leash.
~Hooch
I’ve only got eyes for you!
And squirrels… And sticks… And dog butts… And dog poop…
~Lager
I’ll be your Tramp if you’ll be my Lady.
~Jägermeister
Your doghouse or mine?
~Whiskey (recovering from TPLO surgery #1)
I’ll sniff your butt if you sniff mine.
~Porter
Did you achieve “Best in Show”? Because you sure are a winner to me.
~Martini
Are you tired? Because you’ve been running through my mind all day.
~Lillet Blanc

Halloween 2022

Heigh-Ho & Happy Halloween from the OG Princess and the 7 dwarfs!

Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, it’s off to Halloween we go!

💛The OG Disney Princess…
…Limoncello as 𝒮𝓃𝑜𝓌 𝒲𝒽𝒾𝓉𝑒
💚Known for his foolishness and goofy behavior…
….Hooch as ʎǝdoᗡ
🇺🇸Gets his dwarf name from his joyful personality and a big smile that never goes away…
… Lager as Hαρρყ
🧡Known for his moody and gruff demeanor, but he has a caring heart…
….Jägermeister as GᖇᑌᗰᑭY
💜Often interrupts with a booming sneeze that grabs everyone’s attention…
…Whiskey as S҉n҉e҉e҉z҉y҉
💙Always ready for a nap…
….Porter as ᔕᒪEEᑭY
💟The leader of the seven dwarfs…
….Lillet Blanc as 𝕯𝖔𝖈
💠 Shy…gets embarrassed and hides behind his long beard….
…. Martini as ϐׁׅ֒ɑׁׅ֮꯱ׁׅ֒hׁׅ֮⨍υׁׅᥣׁׅ֪

St. Patrick’s Day 2022

“𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚.

𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙗𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙢.” ~ 𝘐𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘉𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨

Zero lucks given. ~ Lιɱσɳƈҽʅʅσ
Not your average lucky charm. ~ ɥɔooH
H🍀🍀LIGAN ~ ᒪᗩGEᖇ
Irish lass full of sass ~ ᗯᕼIᔕKEY
Don’t worry, beer happy. ~ ᑭOᖇTEᖇ
Who needs luck… I have charm. ~ 𝕵ä𝖌𝖊𝖗𝖒𝖊𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗
Irish kisses & shamrock wishes. ~ Mαɾƚιɳι
Be your own pot of gold. ~ 𝐿𝒾𝓁𝓁𝓎

Halloween 2021

Wishing you all the 𝙋𝙀𝙎𝙏 Halloween ever!


💛 If I told y’all once, I’ve told you 1,000 times… Stop buggin’ me!!…This time I’ll be sprayin’ it not sayin’ it! #buzzoff

Limoncello

🕷 My mom says I spend too much time on the web. 💚

Hooch

🐝 Just bee yourself and do your own sting.❤️

Lager

🐭 I’m not sure what I did wrong, but now I’m on mouse arrest.💜

Whiskey

🕷 All the ladies can’t help but get tangled up in my web of love.💙

Porter

🕷Creepin’ it real.🧡

Jägermeister

🐛 I am aspiring to be a real social butterfly one day.🦋💠

Martini

Remembering 9/11: 20 Years

Today we remember and honor all those who died as well as those who risked their own lives to help save others on September 11, 2001.

Silhouette is of our Jägermeister
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When the World Trade Center collapsed, nearly 10,000 emergency rescue workers joined in the efforts to help. More than 300 of those heroes were dogs.

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Click on the link below to read about some of the Hero Dogs of 9/11:

https://www.dogingtonpost.com/remembering-the-hero-dogs…/#patriotday#nationaldayofserviceandremembrance

1 Month

Today is one month since Margarita crossed over the rainbow bridge. The last month has brought so much pain, but also much comfort in seeing just how many other people love Sweet Reet. The thoughtful gestures and gifts presented to Brian and I not only have warmed our hearts, but also opened our eyes even more so to how blessed we are to have such a large support group – both near and far. I have been a wreck (to put it lightly) and Brian has been my rock despite his own sadness. I just could not find the words to write this morning, but then I saw the following posted on a friend’s page, which is pretty much spot-on for how I feel – and accurately describes Rita :

“We could live a thousand lifetimes and I’d like to think that I’d always find you, in every single one. And I hope one day I’ll have the words for that moment that we met. That kismet feeling like my subconscious had been looking for you my whole life without me knowing it. I recognized you instantly and I’ll never know how or why, but I’m so darned grateful you were mine. You changed my whole world. More than one could ever imagine. You were bigger than life. You still are I guess. My once in a lifetime. You just loved it all so much. You loved every single moment of this life. Every person, animal, all of it. You appreciated life in a way I don’t think I’ve ever seen before. You were a miracle, and i know that sounds so ridiculous, but there’s no question, it’s just what you were in the most subtle and humble of ways. You had a life. You got to live. That was the miracle. And I’ll never stop being grateful for that, for our [5] years together, but I hate that you’re gone now. I hate it so much. I don’t want to do any of this without my [girl]. I just don’t want to. But I’m glad you’re healthy again somewhere. I’m glad you’re finally free. But I wish you could have stayed. More than anything I wish you could have stayed.” ~Author Unknown


The photo posted is my all time favorite picture of Margarita. I’m not sure why… I have many better pictures of her….It wasn’t taken at any special event, her piggy nose is out of focus…yet for some reason – it has always been my work email profile pic, my Apple Watch background photo, my phone wallpaper, the photo I choose of her for everything … Maybe it was just the way she was looking at me – or maybe it was because it was taken soon after I met her … soon after my life changed forever.💖

Señorita Margarita 4/4/2010 ~ 6/12/2021

Today Heaven became even more beautiful…as the most special angel has arrived.

This morning, much sooner than expected, Margarita lost her battle with liver cancer. Just a few minutes after she woke up, she had a seizure while getting a drink at the water bowl in the camper. In addition, her abdomen looked to be distended and her gums were pale. A phone conversation with our veterinarian, Dr. Campbell confirmed what we had suspected- the mass on her liver most likely had ruptured. 

Luckily there was an emergency veterinary hospital 10 minutes from the competition. By the time we reached the ER, Margarita was having trouble breathing. An ultrasound confirmed that she had internal bleeding. Dr. Campbell spoke to the ER doctor and agreed it was time to help Rita cross the rainbow bridge. Brian and I held her in our arms until the very end.

I am grateful that Brian and I were there with Rita when she had the seizure, we were able to go into the emergency animal hospital, and that we were able to be with her until she passed, kissing her and hugging her- telling her how much she was loved and thanking her for all she has done for us and all the love she has shown to us. We are fortunate and thankful to have a veterinarian who is always there for us and our pack no matter how far away we are. 

The Emergency hospital offered to ship Rita’s remains to us in NJ. As much as I appreciated that, I will be driving or flying back to OH when Rita is ready to return to us  – to bring her back to our family. 

Brian and I were beyond blessed that Margarita chose us as her forever family. Margarita changed my life and taught me so much. The connection her and I shared was like no other and although I will cherish that bond forever, I will be lost without her. 

Señorita Margarita is reunited with the love of her life – her fiancé and fellow Pointer, Mr. Spock. I know in my heart Spock was waiting with flowers for her (as he always did) at the other side of the rainbow bridge. 

Words cannot begin to describe the devastation and pain of Margarita’s passing. Five years was nowhere near enough time with her. It has been comforting to be surrounded by our dock dogs family.

Memorial Day 2021

This Memorial Day, Lager received THE best gift !

A 1st grade class at Osage Elementary School in the Voorhees Township Public Schools learned about Lager during a class discussion. The wonderful students in Mrs. Stillwagon’s class created a book of Thank-You’s to Lager for his service to our country. This was one of the sweetest, most thoughtful gifts Lager has ever received. I read each and every Thank-You out loud to Lager, and this awesome gift will now be displayed for a bit in our kitchen for all house guests to see. It will then be placed in his memory box, where we save only the most special items for Lager.

Mrs. Stillwagon and students…your class made Lager’s day – (and his PAWrents too!) We very much appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness!

Mother’s Day 2021

The snuggle is real! Being a mother doesn’t mean being related to someone by blood. It means loving someone unconditionally and with all of your heart…

My last Mother’s Day with Margarita

To all the dog moms out there who traded beauty sleep for dark circles, salon cuts for ponytails, long showers for quick clean-ups, late night parties for late night potty walks, sleeping-in for early morning face-licking-wake-ups, pedicures for PAWdicures, and designer bags for poop bags …

Happy Mother’s Day! 🐾


This year I did a Dog Mom 5k with Jägermeister !

For Mother’s Day this year Jägermeister completed the I Run 4 Movement Dog Mom 5K with his Mama. We did dry-land training and also some swimming in the lake prior to our walk…and it seemed to be just enough of a warm-up to tone down his “crazy” and spark his memory of how to have leash manners out in public. We stuck to local trails in our town for this 5K.

A portion of our race fee was donated to Best Friends Animal Society , our nation’s largest no-kill animal sanctuary. Best Friends creates a better world through kindness to animals with a mission of achieving No-Kill in America by 2025.

REETired

It is with mixed emotions that I announce Margarita’s early retirement from Therapy Dog work. It has been decided that it is not in Margarita’s best health interest for her to receive vaccinations. Recently, her rabies titer test revealed she no longer has immunity and would require a rabies booster. Her Therapy Dog registration can not be renewed without a rabies vaccination.

Although I am saddened that she cannot carry on with official Therapy Dog visits, I’m thrilled that she can to continue to be actively involved in our online math lessons with my students for the remainder of this school year. 

In the last 4 years, Sweet Reet has formed a bond with so many individuals. In hospital and retirement home settings, she provided much comfort to the elderly. Within the school setting, she has improved students’ success socially, emotionally and cognitively. I am absolutely honored to have been a small part in the huge role she has played in making a remarkable difference in the lives of countless people of all ages. 

Some highlights from Margarita’s four years of Therapy Dog work:

  • initiated the therapy dog program in the Shamong Township School District as the district’s first Therapy Dog
  • featured in the Burlington County Times newspaper Not once …but twice!
  • participated on campus at Rowan College’s Mental Health Week event, while she helped enlighten students and staff on the positive benefits therapy dogs provide for students with depression and anxiety
  • attended YMCA Camp Ockanickon with sixth graders 
  • appeared on Action news 
  • had her very own district-approved Google Classroom
  • featured in “School Leader” – the official publication of the NJ School Boards Association 
  • participated in a 2021 Burlington County, NJ Board of Education Director’s Meeting explaining the benefits of a Therapy Dog Program in a school setting and how she was able to engage students during remote learning (Click HERE to see her slideshow)

Of all the adventures our dogs have taken me on, this — 𝘣𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘳 — has been the most rewarding of all. I am beyond grateful to have witnessed the significant and lasting impressions Rita has made in the lives of those she visited – both in person and virtually.

In her retirement, we will attempt to accomplish the last two items of her lymphoma Adventure List. Beyond that, you’ll find her lounging on the dock, GLAMping, and visiting outdoor wineries and breweries. 

#REETired 

Shamong Township Therapy Dog Photos from Pre-Covid In-person Teaching:

Coloring pages made from photos of Rita with students:

Remote Teaching with Rita:

Virtual School Spirit Days

Shamong Township School District Staff Yearbook Photo:

Rita’s Virtual Classroom:

Easter 2021



Happy Easter 2021!

We camped at Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views Campground (formerly Luray KOA)

Our campsite was perfect, the campground was awesome… and the views were amazing!

On Easter Day, the Easter Bunny hopped all the way down to our camper in VA! He left their baskets and hid our pack’s color-coded eggs…

The Pups’ annual Easter egg hunt:

St. Patrick’s Day 2021

Our pack sends you all puppy kisses and four-leaf clover wishes!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2021!

Limoncello is ready to shamROCK & roll!
Who needs luck… I have charm ~Hooch
I like big ties and I cannot lie (Lager)

Margarita’s last St. Patrick’s Day

A good friend is like a four leaf clover… hard to find and lucky to have. ~ Margarita
Warning: May be prone to shenanigans, hooliganism, and malarkey. (Whiskey)
When I count my blessings I count you twice. (Porter)
Erin go Bark (Jägermeister)

Valentine’s Day 2021

All you need is love and a dog… or SEVEN!

💛I’ve got plenty of free wet kisses to give! ~Limoncello
💚Sorry ladies, my heart belongs to Mommy. ~Hooch
❤️Of all the K-9’s I think you’re a K-10! ~Lager
💖I love you more than woofs can say. (Rita’s last Valentine’s Day)
💜I’m mutts about you! ~Whiskey
💙I think you are suffering from lack of vitamin mE. ~Porter
🧡I chews you as my Valentine. ~Jägermeister

Jägermeister’s Christmas Countdown


The cookie countdown is ON!
Don’t stop believin’!
Sorry Santa, I tried my best!
Baby, it’s COVID outside!
Oh DEER… I just found out Santa knows when I’ve been bad or good! #wasntme
Deck yourself before you wreck yourself
Have a TREEmendous Holiday Season
I’m the total package
Sweet but twisted
Have yoursELF a merry little Christmas
Dear Santa, please define “nice”
Seeing is believing
YETI to pawty
Don’t be afraid to shine – the world needs your light
Naughty is the new nice
The greatest gifts are not wrapped in paper…they’re wrapped in fur
Up to sNOw good
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree
Christmas wishes and mistletoe kisses
Getting into the Holiday spirits
The best gifts are from the heart, not the store
Channeling my inner Christmas spirit animal
Santa Baby, just slip an adoption contract under the tree for me
Only one more sleep until Santa PAWS comes!

Halloween 2020

This Halloween we want to pay tribute to ALL essential workers and their dedication to serving their communities. We truly value the endless hours you put in on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, risking your lives to save ours. Your dedication, commitment and courage deserve our deepest gratitude and admiration, as you have been our nation’s guiding light in the face of this diversity. Thank you for the sacrifices you make every day and especially during this pandemic. Essential workers, you are truly the Superheroes of 2020!

We hope you enjoy these photos of our pack dressed in honor of just a small fraction of ALL the essential workers of 2020.


Thank you Doctors, Nurses, Veterinarians and Vet Techs who selflessly risk their own wellness to keep our families healthy. (Hooch and Limoncello)

Thank you First Responders for your diligence, sacrifice and determination during such an unprecedented time. (Porter and Lager)

Thank you Delivery Personnel for working so hard to deliver essentials to your communities during this challenging time. 💜💖🧡

** Jäger’s social issues remedied by photoshop😁

Financial Support for Veterinary Care

If you have a fur-kid there may come a time when you will need to pay for a pretty hefty veterinary medical bill. If you have insurance for your 4-legged child, it can help cover some of the costs. But there may come a time when a a fur-child’s medical emergency or illness will exceed your financial resources. When this type of situation arises, often PAWrents are faced with a difficult choice. If you find yourself in a tough financial predicament, here are some resources you can reach out to for help.

  1. Boo tiki fund : Aims to keep animals in their forever homes by providing  crisis medical care when owners are unable to pay
  2. Credit Cards for Veterinary Care: Many veterinary hospitals do not take payment plans. One of these cards may be a solution if you are not able to afford the whole cost of treatment. Please note that your veterinarian must offer the service of accepting this type of payment.
  3. RedRover.org : provides support to help care for animals in life-threatening situations . They also provide assistance to victims of domestic violence to help them escape abusive environments with their pets. Additionally, they have a program that helps with disaster relief, criminal seizures, and hoarding cases.
  4. The Pet Fund : a national nonprofit dedicated to funding veterinary care for those who could not afford it.
  5. Harley’s Hope Foundation : Financial assistance is offered to assist with major or emergency veterinary care and behavioral or specialty training.
  6. Brown Dog Foundation : This organization is dedicated to helping families who find themselves in a temporary financial crisis at the same time their pet requires life-saving treatment or life-sustaining medications. They work with the clinic and the family to find the best, most affordable path to saving the animal and help bridge the gap of the veterinary bill.
  7. Shakespeare Animal Fund : helps elderly, disabled and those whose total income does not exceed the current poverty guidelines to obtain emergency pet care.
  8. The Onyx & Breezy Foundation : privately run nonprofit that started in memory of the founder’s dogs.  This foundation helps to provide emergency medical care to animals whose owners have fallen on hard times.
  9. Handicapped Pets Foundation : a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to the health and well-being of elderly, disabled, and injured pets. They also donate mobility equipment to pets in need.
  10. Dog-Breed Specific Support : There are many associations that support specific dog breeds. Reach out to your local breed clubs for information on local, state and national groups involved in dog breed-specific veterinary care assistance programs. Below are a couple of examples:
  11. Disease Specific Support : There are groups that help with specific canine diseases. Below are just a few examples:
  12. Working Dogs / Service Dog Support : Some programs and organizations provide veterinary care assistance for service animals, such as:
  13. Dogs and Other Unsolicited Advice Foundation : a non-profit that was created to support and guide qualified applicants through emotional times with financial relief in the form of partial or complete payment of covered services.

Keep in mind the groups listed in this post are just suggested starting points to help PAWrents who find themselves in an emergency medical situation. There are many other local and national groups or organizations that may be able to assist, or who may be able to point you in the right direction. Even if the group or organization you contact cannot help, they may know of a low-cost vet clinic and/or possible solutions for financial assistance.

If you are looking for low-cost general veterinary care, Veterinary associations, veterinary schools, rescue organizations, and local animal shelters may be able to help you locate facilities and groups who offer low cost-spay/neuter and vaccinations.

Mother’s Day 2020

🐶The Snuggle is Real! 🐶

Being a mother doesn’t mean being related to someone by blood. It means loving someone unconditionally and with all of your heart.
🐾💛💚❤️💖💜💙🐾
To all the dog moms out there who traded beauty sleep for dark circles, salon cuts for ponytails, long showers for quick clean-ups, late night parties for late night potty walks, sleeping-in for early morning face-licking-wake-ups, pedicures for PAWdicures, and designer bags for poop bags …

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mothers Day to all the Mamas out there!

Easter 2020

Happy Easter to all our peeps!

I tried to give up my siblings for Lent…but no one would take them! ~Limoncello
You can keep the eggs… I’m here for the chicks. ~ Hooch
What do you call a rabbit with fleas? Bugs Bunny! ~ Hooch
You must be an Easter egg because I’m “dyeing” to know you.” ~ Lager
Easter… the only time of of the year when it’s perfectly safe to put all of your eggs in one basket. ~Margarita
Some spread rumors that I’m a bad egg… but I don’t carrot what they say. 🥕
You must be the Easter Bunny because you’ve been hoppin’ around my mind all day. ~Porter
What do you call a mischievous egg? … A practical yolker. ~Porter

St. Patrick’s Day 2020

“May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door” ~Irish Blessing

When I count my blessings I count you twice. ~Margarita and Lager
There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships…may they always be. ~Whiskey and Hooch
A good friend is like a four leaf clover…hard to find and lucky to have.
~Limoncello and Porter
What do you get when you cross poison ivy with a four leaf clover? A rash of good luck. ~Porter
Erin Go Bark. ~Whiskey
Get your Irish on! ~Margarita
Never iron a four leaf clover… you never want to press your luck. ~Limoncello
Warning! May be prone to shenanigans, hooliganism, and malarky! ~Hooch
Who needs luck… I have charm. ~Lager

Valentine’s Day 2020

Love is in the air… or is that bacon? 💝🤷🏼‍♀️🥓Same Difference! 😜

💚💝💛💙❤️💜
Sending you all a 6-pack full of love! Happy Valentine’s Day!

I’m looking for a leash-free relationship ~Limoncello💛

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You must be my back-yard …Cuz I really dig you. ~Hooch💚

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Hey, Ladies! Are your paws tired? …‘Cause you’ve been running through my mind all day. ~Lager 🐾❤️

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Well here I am. What are your other 2 wishes? 🧞‍♂️✨~Margarita💖

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Will you o-FISH-ally be my Valentine? ~Whiskey💜(AKA Wish the Fish🐟)

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Is your name Google?….Because you have everything I’m searching for. ~Porter💙


Mother’s Day 2019

May 12, 2019

The Snuggle is real! Being a mother doesn’t mean being related to someone by blood. It means loving someone unconditionally and with all of your heart

…💛💚❤️💖💜💙 …

To all the dog moms out there who traded beauty sleep for dark circles, salon cuts for ponytails, long showers for quick clean-ups, late night parties for late night potty walks, sleeping-in for early morning face-licking-wake-ups, pedicures for PAWdicures, and designer bags for poop bags … Happy Mother’s Day! 🐾

Easter 2019

Happy Easter from the Lemons and the Livers!

The Lemons:

Lemon Pointers: Margarita, Porter (foster pup), and Whiskey

The Livers:

Liver GSPs: Lager, Limoncello, and Hooch

Our pups had a blast doing an Easter egg hunt on our camper during our Easter camping trip!

When We arrived home from our camping trip, the Easter Bunny had left a little something for Margarita and foster pup Porter!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Sunday!

 

Valentine’s Day 2019

Valentine’s Day 2019

Brian and I are always trying to think of more ways we can help dogs in need. This Valentine’s Day Brian bought me a portable photography lighting kit and backdrop set. Not only will this be fun to use with our own pack, but the overall thought is that we could mesh one of my favorite activities (taking dog photos) and our biggest mutual passion (helping dogs in need). We plan to offer to take free photos of needy pups that shelters/rescues can use on social media in hopes to help some homeless pups find their forever families. …Now to figure out how to use the lighting correctly, learn how to shoot good indoor photos, and reach out to local shelters/rescues to see if they’d be interested!

Thank you,  Brian!

Christmas 2018 (Whiskey and Porter’s First)

Annual Christmas video 2018

 

Porter had a separate segment in addition to the above video because he was still our foster dog and we did a separate video for the rescue that just featured Porter.

This was both Whiskey and Porter’s first Christmas!

Porter left Santa some pizza and beer…way better than milk and cookies! Haha!

Merry Christmas from our pack to yours!

July 4th 2018

4th of July 2018 (Whiskey’s First!)

                                     Whiskey (then still “Wish” our foster pup)

 

Lilly’s Painting

Remember our Pointer Rescue, Org foster, Lilly ?

Well JJ Kelley, who drove a part of her transport from TN to NJ, painted her from a photo her new FURever family took of Lilly and her new Bro-fur!

JJ Kelley plans to sell her paintings, and donate 50% of sales price to various rescues, fosters, and other groups involved in rescuing pets!

You can see the full post here: Bluej Imagery & Art

Mother’s Day 2018

Being a mother doesn’t mean being related to someone by blood. It means loving someone unconditionally and with all of your heart…

To all the dog moms out there who trade beauty sleep for dark circles, salon cuts for ponytails, late night parties for late night potty walks, sleeping-in for early morning face-licking-wake-ups, pedicures for PAWdicures, and designer bags for poop bags …

Happy Dog Mom’s Day! 🐾