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Whew, Hu-Dad is really wearing us out.

Nothing Unusual About This Family Walk

October 18, 2016 |

Just a normal family walk around our property yesterday. Nothing unusual about it whatsoever. Don’t study the pictures too hard to find anything different. Hu-Dad is really making sure we are tired. First, we took a really, really long Jeep ride yesterday all the way past Raleigh. That’s over five hours – each way. And…

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One tired dog.

A Really Long Sunday Drive

October 17, 2016 |

We left before sunrise and got back home after sunset, so we took a really long Sunday drive. We might have been a wee bit tired when we got back home. When you have fall days as pretty as we are having, it is hard to stay indoors. Hu-Dad suggested a Jeep ride and we…

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Tartok prefers drive by ear scratches followed by aloof time. rather than hanging out.

Our Cousins Hanging With The Hu-Dad

October 16, 2016 |

Every now and then, we let the Hu-Dad head across the valley to visit with the Hu-Grandmom. That means our cousins are hanging with the Hu-Dad. Just like we are all distinct personalities, our cousins are different, too. Ruby very much wants to be in the middle of the action, especially if ear scratches are…

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I am so ready for my do-over.

Qannik Asked For A Do-Over

October 15, 2016 |

After we posted the outtake photographs of Qannik a few days ago, he asked for a do-over to get a more natural picture of him. For some odd reason, he was not particularly pleased with the goofy faces he was making (though we thought they were a riot). Much debate raged among The Herd, since…

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Thank You, Hurricane Matthew, For Sticks

October 14, 2016 |

We hope everyone to our east is recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Matthew, but we thank it for a great present – sticks!

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Outtakes From Mr. Photogenic

October 13, 2016 |

Hu-Dad asked Mr. Photogenic himself to pose for the blog. Does it surprise you that Qannik clowned around and we have lots of outtakes?

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Don't approach my family.

Would You Challenge Our Chief of Security?

October 12, 2016 |

With winter rapidly approaching, our Chief of Security is busy warning wildlife away from Sibe Quentin. Would you challenge her? Our temperatures have been flirting with freezing all week and the days are getting shorter, sure signs that winter is rapidly approaching. Our area wildlife is busy preparing for the cold to come. In the last…

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He is behind me, isn't he? - trouble circling

Trouble Circling Our Heroine

October 11, 2016 |

Our tale for the day focuses on beautiful Cheoah trying to enjoy a peaceful time on the deck, but is trouble circling our heroine? Shocking, we know, that Typhoon would be planning some mischief that would involve his sister. Perhaps we are just unfairly judging his intentions. Cheoah does not exactly fit the bill of…

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Perfect seats.

New Seating Chart For Outings

October 10, 2016 |

The skies cleared, the temperatures dropped, and we took off for a park walk. We did have to get used to a new seating chart in the Jeep. After the heavy events of last week and the last couple of days of rain, wind, and fog from the edge of Hurricane Matthew, we rejoiced when…

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Don't move until I tell you to.

Questions And Answers About Natasha

October 9, 2016 |

Thank you, everyone, for all of your supportive notes. We wanted to use today’s post to answer some common questions from our readers about Natasha. How are the dogs coping? Dogs have an amazing ability to live in the now. They all spent time with Natasha in her last days and seemed to know quicker…

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Kiska

4.5 Of The Best Therapy Dogs

October 8, 2016 |

Yesterday, the Hu-Dad took great comfort in 4.5 of the best therapy dogs. Guess we will have to explain why that is not 5. Despite her role as the Chief of Security, Kiska is quite the cuddler if she knows you well (though she can be standoffish with new people). She loves snuggling with the…

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Queen Natasha the Angel – June 10, 2003 – October 6, 2016

October 7, 2016 |

Queen Natasha the Angel June 10, 2003 – October 6, 2016 Goodbye, Baby Bear. I love you and will miss you forever – Hu-Dad.

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