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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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Pet Appreciation Week
June 10 – 17, 2012 is Pet Appreciation Week I KNOW that you appreciate your dog every single day. So do I. In honor of this celebration,...

Rachel R. Baum
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Dog and a half
Golden Retriever Trish was too much dog for her owners. Trish greeted each day with such delighted enthusiasm that her 55 pound body...

Rachel R. Baum
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Canine conversation
Watching a young mother at Price Chopper recently, I was reminded of something called “learned behavior.” Yes, a tragedy was averted, the...

Rachel R. Baum
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The Vigil
Krauss is a 14 year old Rat Terrier with Cushing’s Disease. His owners are convinced that Krauss’ days are numbered. Ever since his...

Rachel R. Baum
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The Other Side of the Door
I brace myself at a new client’s door, wondering what to expect on the other side. Not so much the dog, but the owner. Remember Close...

Rachel R. Baum
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Wallflower at Doggy Day Care
Black Labrador Tanya sees the world as a dangerous and scary place. Tanya’s owners thought it would be a fabulous idea to bring her to...

Rachel R. Baum
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In Praise of Senior Dogs
I love puppies, as long as they are someone else’s. Don’t get me wrong. There is nothing cuter than that little face while he is...

Rachel R. Baum
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