Hey all, it's been far too long!! After our friend ended his life a few months ago, followed by our trip out to the midwest for the funeral then trying to help his wife and kids...then the chaos of life the last few months took over. FB is so easy to post the happy, sometimes blah shit....but I didn't want to be fake here so I silently stepped away; I'm finally in the right headspace to return. I sunk myself into some foster puppies, creating a memorial garden for all our past pets, and preparing our property for summer. I have some catching up to do on posts but I'm happy to be back and get to know everyone that has joined while I stepped away. Thank you for making this safe space @Birdy O'Sheedy and I tried to honor that with my absence. A picture of my current foster pup for tax.

Wow, it's been a rough couple of weeks and thank goodness for DOGS!!! I'm sorry I missed this weeks Community Call but I'll t the next one and ready to get back into regularly checking in with our group.

I've been working with the same Bully Breed rescue for 20 years. A month ago they took in an mumma dog with the worst imbedded collar I have ever seen and her 3 week old puppies. This wasn't the best time for us to take in a foster but, puppy breath and antics are very distracting!! He's at least made us smile this week when it has been difficult. Meet Father Dougal McGuire (from the show Father Ted) Dougal for short. He's houndy, not bully but still cute AF!

I debated posting this because I didn't want to be a downer but after watching my dogs this morning I wanted to share this and I hope you all can find the magic in it like I do and see past the sadness. Last night I got the news that a friend had ended his life. As I was being told, Declan came into the room and sat quietly beside me. Then when Jason came downstairs and I had to tell him, Declan left me and went to Jason. This morning everyone is just quiet and peaceful, no playing, no antics; just settling in whatever room I'm in as I go about my morning, lost in my own head. They don't know why but they know I need the quiet; they truly are magical creatures.

Nothing makes me happier than the unbridled joy of a hot dog digging in a water trough 💦 My pony is less than impressed tho 😆