It was a sad weekend around here. We had to make the difficult decision to stop fostering (and not adopt) the lovable Paige. Her separation anxiety took a turn for the worse and we came to the realization that we weren’t able to adequately provide her with a stable environment and the training she needed to work her way out of it. It was one of the saddest things I’ve ever had to do, but I’m confident she’ll find the right home. So we colored Easter eggs, tried a new lunch spot, attended Easter Vigil and spent quality time with family.
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Easter weekend
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Logan Square Dog Park
For the past few weeks, every time I passed by the Near North Target on Elston, I noticed signs for a soon-to-be dog park off of Logan Blvd. and Western Ave. It was exciting to know that a dog park could be opening so near to where I live. While there’s a park right down the street from my apartment, it’s not solely for dogs and you have to be careful when there are kids around. So I did a little research and found that the Logan Square Dog Park is in the works. In fact, they’re hosting a Doggie Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday and I’m sure Frasier and Paige would love it. Find more info on the Logan Square Dog Park here.
Love is … Peanuts
A coworker recently sent me a story about the classic Peanuts books, “Love is” and “Happiness is.” These are some of my favorite books and I own almost all of them. But the best part about this story? When the author found his used copy of “Love is Walking Hand in Hand” from 1965, there was an inscription written inside from the original owner. It said:
“Love is buying someone a present with your own money.”
My Sweetheart,
Just a little ‘present’ to you, who taught me the meaning of the word this little book is about – Love. I shall always love you more than yesterday but – less than tomorrow.
[story originally from Brain Pickings]
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Still here
Paige is still hanging around these parts, despite struggling with a bit of separation anxiety and a fear of thunderstorms. She is so sweet and pretty that she’s kind of hard to part with. So we’re doing our best to keep working with her until she gets it right. If anyone has any tips for canine anxiety I’d love to hear it.
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The Girl and Her Dog 