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Frankie: The first five years

Yesterday was the fifth anniversary of adopting Frankie, my first dog, ever.  In honor of that occasion, I was going to write a paean to the joys of life with a dog. Not coincidentally, however, the day Frankie was brought over to my house –  in rescuer parlance, his “forever home,” a phrase I detest [...]
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Doggie chic, doggie chakras: Scottsdale & Sedona

This was first published in The Bark in 2005. Sadly, the Hacienda restaurant at the Fairmont is no more. I’m not sure whether Deb, the dog psychic, is still doing her Sedona thing. Pamper Your Paws & Check Your Chakras “For real softness, I’d recommend baby shampoo, followed by conditioning with Garnier Fructese,” said the [...]
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