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Who is that masked man?!
The pandemic makes life challenging for us in so many ways, big and small. Its not just people who are attempting to live this new kind...

Rachel R. Baum
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What the dogs of Paris and London know (and yours doesn’t)
The first thing you notice – if you are a dog person, of course – if you travel to any European city, is the exceedingly polite behavior...

Rachel R. Baum
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Wallflower at the dog park
Oscar is a Lab Shepherd mix, 4 years old, and recently adopted by a young and very earnest couple. No one knows, of course, what Oscar’s...

Rachel R. Baum
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Afraid of….everything
Just like the shy little kid who hides behind her mother’s legs rather than talk to anyone, Aristotle is wary and skittish around people....

Rachel R. Baum
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Liquid legacy
Dallas and Laredo are two male un-neutered Shih Tzus, nicely groomed, well fed, healthy, and old enough to know better. Though not...

Rachel R. Baum
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The temporary friend
In consideration of International Homeless Animals Day on August 18, 2012 , I am going to use the F word. Foster. Wait! Don’t stop...

Rachel R. Baum
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Love, Trust and a Hobby
Shelton is a 4 year old Yorkipoo that was recently adopted by a young couple. The rescue group had minimal information about Shelton. All...

Rachel R. Baum
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What Dogs Don’t Know
Wendy’s two dogs might have had some obedience training at one time, but you would never know it if you visited her house. There are pee...

Rachel R. Baum
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APT PKNG UTIL PETS OK
Jacey lives on the third floor of an apartment building in downtown Albany. Jacey is a five year old Labrador mix that sorta kinda looks...

Rachel R. Baum
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Education of a Puppy
Denver is a 7 month old English Labrador Retriever. He was born to serve. But first, he is busy getting an education. Denver already...

Rachel R. Baum
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This is Where I Get Off
Simon is a social butterfly. He has a friend at nearly every house in the neighborhood. Simon is a super-friendly Boxer. He never met...

Rachel R. Baum
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The Social Scene
The owner of Papillion puppy Chelsea had to make a decision. She wanted to enroll Chelsea in an obedience class for socialization....

Rachel R. Baum
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Can Bailey Come Out and Play?
Here’s a MadLib for you. Replace the word “child” in the following paragraph with the word “dog.” My child goes to school. My child has a...

Rachel R. Baum
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