Continuing a Mother Dog’s Love: The Promise We Make When We Bring a Puppy Home
A heartfelt look at a mother dog’s love, from the whelping pen to the promise we make when we bring a puppy home. A favorite essay from the archives.
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Quill’s Awesome Mix: Decoding My Dog’s Vocalizations
Peter Quill had his Awesome Mix—a cassette filled with memories, grief, and joy. My Quill has his own version: a vocal playlist of sneezes, sighs, and guttural sounds that score our days together. He’s the most vocal Labrador Retriever I’ve ever known, and each sound he makes is a track on the album of our…
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Dog Stories: A Labrador Retriever and a Lifesaver Frisbee
Snoop was my first dog and taught me what it was like to have a dog as a best friend when I was just five years old. A sweet and young black Labrador Retriever, Snoop was my playmate and constant companion. When my half-brothers were at our home, we became a foursome, exploring the woods and the lake where we lived. However, as soon as Dad arrived home from work or from a business trip, Snoop quickly abandoned us to become velcroed to his side.
