Tag Archives: rescue dogs

A Lakeside Labra-romp

Posted on April 25, 2020 by

Although we are still under shelter-in-place orders here in Georgia, the state parks remain open, so we took the “toddlers” to the trails for a much needed Labra-romp. Social distancing was a breeze since, save for a lone jogger, we … Continue reading →

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Sundays are for Relabxing!

Posted on April 28, 2019 by

After church this morning, we grabbed the dogs and drove over to the lake, which (along with any body of water he is allowed to romp in!) is Tucker’s happy place. This beast is the picture of boundless joy when … Continue reading →

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A Springtime Labra-rhyme

Posted on April 6, 2019 by

Spring’s at last sprung And the dogs are quite muddy He chases the toys While she chases her buddy! Leaping and lunging They’re off to the races With happy Lab tails And happy Lab faces Splashing and dashing Tugging on … Continue reading →

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A Declaration of Dominance

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

This handsome (but “hangry”) Red-bellied Woodpecker landed on the Bark Butter Branch the other day. Immediately, he declared his dominance to the Red-winged Blackbirds that were waiting in the wings. He gave a warning to his right… …and a warning … Continue reading →

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It’s a Labra-ful Life!

Posted on March 19, 2019 by

Who needs Jimmy Stewart movies when you have two labra-mutts in your life? And I must say, this duo is a constant source of entertainment! Tucker turned two in January (we think) and is fondly referred to as our Beautiful … Continue reading →

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Cold, Rainy, and Slightly Crazy

Posted on December 7, 2018 by

The weather this morning was cold, with a slight drizzle dropping from the sky, the perfect day (if you are slightly crazy – a category we readily admit to occupying!) for Chaco’s first trip to Red Top Mountain. We headed … Continue reading →

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Third Times a Charm

Posted on November 26, 2018 by

Twice over the course of the past year we thought we had found a companion to adopt so that Tucker could have a “sibling”, and twice it ended up not being a good fit. I had just about resigned myself … Continue reading →

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Octoberfetch

Posted on October 28, 2018 by

All these years we thought the word was “Octoberfest”, but now that we have a Lab we have learned that it’s actually “Octoberfetch!” This morning we took Tucker for a romp at Little River, one of his many happy places, … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Water-full Weekend

Posted on August 12, 2018 by

What makes a wonderful weekend? Well, if you ask Tucker, it’s any weekend that involves water…and since this weekend included not one, but two river romps…well…he was one happy labramutt! Usually, when we take him to the river or to … Continue reading →

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This Is What I Was Made For

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

Did you ever do something that you really enjoyed, something that was totally soul-satisfying, and find yourself thinking, “I was made for this!”? Well, I’m pretty sure Tucker makes that declaration anytime he gets let loose in a creek or … Continue reading →

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