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• A Reader's Father's Day Card:
• Good Dog Tanner. I Know You Tried.
• Adoptable Pets: A Tour of States Visits Indiana

A Reader's Father's Day Card: Posted: 19 Jun 2011 04:54 AM PDT by Carrie Boyko, CEB © B. Kelly, reader copyright on file Buddy's Father's Day Wishes for Dad If you think Buddy is cute, keep scrolling down to see what's next. Bring tissues.

Good Dog Tanner. I Know You Tried. Posted: 19 Jun 2011 04:49 AM PDT by Carrie Boyko, CEB We're running photo free today, as this image would not be a pleasant one. (experienced and written while still in my pj's) I hope you find something useful in the touching nature of the story, though. It will be good to hear a Retriever's take on appreciating life: We're all a little sad this morning, even as it is Father's Day. Upon rising and taking to the yard for the morning constitution, Tanner found a baby bird that apparently fell out of the nest during last night's thunderstorm. There was a lot of wind and hard rain. Obviously the little one didn't make it. What was so touching was that Tanner gently picked it up with his mouth, carried it to the front step and carefully placed it there for me to "deal with". He sat with it and guarded it until I returned with Oliver. He looked at me with forlorn eyes, as if to say, "My little friend didn't make it through the storm, huh?"  Tanner enjoys the fun of a critter chase as much as any dog. But each and every time (3 or 4 events maybe) he has cornered a raccoon, opossum or rodent, he has reacted in the same way. He sat, once cornering the game, and looked at it sadly. The fun part of chasing was over now and he didn't seem to know quite what to do with this cornered critter now that he had it there.  The last such  event was epic. As I approached to ask what he had found, I saw two beady little eyes looking up at me with no apparent fear. It had become clear to this little coon that Tanner meant no harm, now that he  got the little fella (or girl?) cornered. Actually, poor Tanner's DNA seems to given out once the chase was over and the prey was his. He simply wouldn't hurt the animal. Is this normal? I don't know, nor do I care. I'm glad I don't have to deal with a flacid racoon on the doorstep, at the close of Tanner's tag game. I bent down and hugged him as he guarded the dead baby bird. When I took his face in my hands his eyes did not meet mine the way they normally do--sparkling and affectionate. He looked down at the baby bird and dropped to the ground by the step beside it, laying his head on the step. He was mourning this tiny little birdie. How cute is that?

Adoptable Pets: A Tour of States Visits Indiana Posted: 18 Jun 2011 09:01 PM PDT by Carrie Boyko, CEB © Carrie Boyko Chapperal Chapperal is a pure Bluetick Coonhound that was abandoned. She's not much of a hunter but does enjoy long walks and exploring her environment. She is quite a prissy girl who does not like her feet to get wet! Chapperal has successfully completed heart worm treatment and is doing well in Poland, Indiana. Hale Hale's story really hit home with me. She is a 10 year old Llasa Apso that has spent her entire life in a crate being bred. Her mothering instincts no doubt are what makes her so sweet. She does need some guidance with potty training, since she was never trained early on. Patience and commitment will get her past her concerns about going through the door to take care of business. Please give Hale a chance to live a normal life for her remaining years. Hale is being cared for in Centerpoint, Indiana. Yoda If you're anywhere near Brazil, Indiana, you'll want to check out Yoda. She's a lapcat that is described as calm and charming. Sounds like a winner to me. Aphrodite Aphrodite is a Rex mix that is available in Bloomington, Indiana. Her rescue group offers the following information on rabbit ownership: Vets and rabbit lovers agree that a rabbit person is someone who enjoys observing as much as handling, and who does not get overly upset at a rabbit`s natural tendencies, such as chewing and digging. House rabbits are easily litter trained, learn to respond to their names, and a few simple commands. The life-span of a well-cared for rabbit is seven to ten years, with some living into their teens.  Petfinder is one of the wonderful websites that rescues enjoy listing their adoptable pets with. You can use their search function to locate just the pet you want in your own area by entering the breed, sex, color, size and so on. It's a great resource for anyone looking to add a new friend to their household.

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