Our Past Tents

We’ve decided to keep the puppy.  He’s been trying to be a good boy, and has already learned some commands like ‘sit’ and ‘wait’ and ‘come.’  He’ll grow up to be big and strong enough to stay outside during the day, and he’ll like coming with us on backpacking and hiking trips.  We’re getting him at the perfect age to teach him to behave and cooperate.  And he really needs a home, so even if we aren’t perfect puppy parents, his life with us will be a lot better than just being out on the street, or stuck in a shelter, or chained in some guy’s backyard.

We’ve enjoyed having Hayduke underfoot the last couple of weeks. We’re looking forward to seeing what kind of dog he turns out to be.

We’ve had a “FOUND PUPPY” sign up out by the busy road for two weeks now.  I’ve only received one phone call, from a woman who lost her little black pomeranian.  “I’m not sure what this dog is, ma’am, but I can tell you for sure he’s not a pomeranian.”

I brought him inside on the first night and slept on the couch with him, since it was chilly and there were thunderstorms. I just didn’t feel right about letting the little guy stay outside by himself. Now he stays outside during the day, while we’re gone, but spends his evenings in the kitchen and sleeps inside, too. Continue reading “Making himself at home”

Dogs show up in our neighborhood and around our yard on a pretty regular basis.  They’re usually unfamiliar dogs, and they’re usually in good shape, clearly just stopping for a little smell around on their way someplace else.  We’re not above patting a head here and there, or making a phone call if there’s a number on a collar tag.  We provide a bowl of water if a drink seems to be in order.  But for the most part we don’t get very involved in the business of itinerant dogs.

You may remember that, about a year ago, two beagles showed up at our house and took a long nap in the shade.  They didn’t seem inclined to leave, once we’d scratched their ears and given them some water.  They were tired and seemed like they needed some help.  We put out signs and put ads in the paper and took care of them for about a month.  Finally, we helped them find their home. Continue reading “Kind People Live Here”