Tag: Dogs
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My little-brained Lola, the dog who loves every human equally
She may not be the smartest creature, but as a canine therapist, she is top class.
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Goodbye Cutie, the Khayelitsha stray who stole my heart
She was squint and looked like Gollum, but she became a huntress of the forest.
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Zardoz, the brave pup who saved me from myself
He became my shadow and my light when I needed it most.
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How our furry friends can keep us grounded in times of trauma and transition
More than companion animals, pets are anchors in troubled times.
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What our pets can teach us about love, comfort, and joy
Through the ups and downs of life, they’re always there for us.
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The three parenting life-lessons I learned from my rescue mutt
Sometimes, advice on how to best bring up your kids can come from the most unlikely source – a faithful friend who serves also as a role model.
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My Zen Master has curly golden hair & a wet nose
Every dog, in its come-what-may doggedness, has a lot to teach us mere humans about the art of living in the here and now.
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How I’m getting my lazy bones into gear this spring
As the year treads ever faster towards its end, it’s time to lace up those running shoes and spring into action.
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Farewell, Milhaus, my best rugby-watching buddy
Loyal, easygoing, and patient, he was proof positive that humans aren’t alone in their dogged pursuit to find meaning in the bounce of the odd-shaped ball
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The 3 parenting life-lessons I learned from my rescue mutt
I was going to be a rock star school governing body (SGB) mom. Ten years in, I know how foolish I was at the start and I’ve learnt some lessons. And some of those lessons came from a rather surprising source.