Category Archives: Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures

The Pack is Back!

Posted on June 9, 2018 by russtowne

Meet the pack that has my back and keeps me company during the day: Sadie the Black Lab Penny the cattle dog (mostly white) Coda (the tiny one that acts like he’s a Great Dane) Kit (the one in the … Continue reading →

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Twenty People Relay a Dog 3,000km Home

Posted on May 26, 2018 by russtowne

20 People and a Coonhound A group of twenty volunteers relayed a coonhound 3,000km back to his home. It’s quite a story. Sources:  Leo @ Not All News is Bad, and nine.com.au. With Love, Russ

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One of Those Moments

Posted on April 30, 2018 by russtowne

It happened again. I was working in my new office for the first time this morning doing something I love for my investment Clients and myself when a chorus of bird songs caused me to stop and listen through my … Continue reading →

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Reading Dogs: What a Great Idea!

Posted on February 15, 2018 by russtowne

Reading Dogs at Libraries The story linked below is about a reading dog at a library who is there to hear young children read to him. One day, no one came, and the owner posted photos on the internet of … Continue reading →

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Go, Dogs, Go!

Posted on January 21, 2018 by russtowne

Go, Dogs, Go! The story linked above is about two dogs who hounded, err Labradoodled, their humans to let them out at 4:30 am so they could save an elderly woman from freezing to death. Sources: Kansas City Star and … Continue reading →

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A Neighbors Funny

Posted on November 15, 2017 by russtowne

“Dad, I think the Smiths next door are angry at us.” “Why is that?” “They’re probably mad because our dog can retrieve the newspaper, and theirs can’t.” “How could you possibly know that? We don’t even subscribe to the paper.” … Continue reading →

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The Royalty of Loyalty

Posted on October 19, 2017 by russtowne

What a wonderful story of the loyalty of a dog during the Northern California fires. Odin’s loyalty was tested by fire With Love, Russ

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Bliss

Posted on April 22, 2017 by russtowne

Here’s another friend in my outdoor office He reminds me to relax, enjoy life, lighten up, and not take anything including (and perhaps especially) myself, so seriously. I’m doggone glad to have him around. With Love, Russ

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My Office Mates

Posted on April 20, 2017 by russtowne

My office mates Penny and Sadie are easy to work with. I enjoy their company. They’re always glad to see me and don’t even complain when I growl and bark at them.  They’re a fetching pair and we have a ball together. … Continue reading →

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My Old Friend is Gone

Posted on June 3, 2016 by russtowne

Duke collapsed yesterday morning and had a hard time getting up. I rushed him to the vet, they examined him and had me bring him to the emergency medical hospital last night. He kept getting worse and became non-responsive this … Continue reading →

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