The beagle featured here a couple of weeks ago, Tiny Tim, may have been tiny and sweet, but I am cutest of all! They call me Baby – need I say more? I’m six months old, weigh less than 20 pounds and love to be picked up and snuggled. I snuggle a lot here...
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Miniature poodle, miniature pinscher . . . miniature beagle! Yep, that’s me, Tiny Tim, I’m called. I’m not the little guy from “A Christmas Carol” with a bum leg, I’ve just got tiny legs, ’cause I’m tiny all over. I only weigh 11 pounds, soaking wet. I’m known around here as a sweet little guy....
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New Washington fire and rescue officers, Livestock Club goes to the dogs, Adams' exhibit and Trinity's "Israel and Palestine" program.
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What is the measure of time? How to gauge the depth of devotion? When loyalty is offered, how much of it is received? I am only seven months old; a mixture of elk hound and beagle, and only 40 pounds. But already I can see a future where we are together, bonded in our...
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As a matter of routine I could bring you a sandwich, or something from the Colonel, or maybe Chinese takeout. But no, I will bring violets. You’d wouldn’t remember the food, but you will never forget the violets. They will always be in your heart — just like me. I am Zip, one of...
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My name is Coolie and I’m mature enough to sit through one of those two-hour meetings you like so much. Please remember: I will always, I mean always, take your call. In the same manner, I will be civil to visitors and will even put up with you watching all that silly television you...
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At the tender age of 10 months, I, Bubbles, a female lab and shepherd mix, am ready to settle down.
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“What is the meaning the beat of my heart if not to beat with yours?”
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Sam the Beagle: That’s me. Just a year old, and a “doll” -- like all beagles, right?
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We are Husky-Malamute kids. Still small, but before you know it, we’ll be real big.
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I am Duke, a chocolate Labrador retriever with a bit of beagle mixed in. I’m just 4 years old and ready to move in. The tiniest humans make me sort of nervous, but the rest of your crowd suits me just fine. When it comes to obedience training, I am right up there near...
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My name is Buckley and I am a Mastiff. Even though I’m only ten months old, I’m pretty big already and will grow even heavier because the chow here is great. I am suited for protecting you and your family; I do that just by being me. I park myself out front and nobody...
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Do you have a swimming pool? That will do nicely. Maybe it’s just a deep spot in the creek nearby; we’ll make that work. You see, I need to swim. Have to exercise the sinews where the car that hit me broke some bones and stuff. Come on over and I’ll show you my...
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Behold the beagle, and salute! There is no creature quite so cute. I’m 2 years old, so come and pet me. A real good dog; now come and get me. This past week two of my canine colleagues were joined with new owners. The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL), 160 Weaver Road, Amissville, is...
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My name is George. I have one blue and one brown eye. I’m only 2 years old, part husky and part St. Bernard, and I love everybody. All dogs, and all humans. That includes the mistress who left me out in the sun this past July, on one of the hottest days of the...
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This is a very rare thing: almost none of us around here is named for a president of these United States, so I feel quite privileged. Hayes is my name. I’m a year and a half old with a happy tail that is always in motion. And here’s my announcement: I am a Cardigan...
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I am actually just a little one, like only a few months old. I was like lost and these nice people on like Indian Run were, like, “Come in and get warm.” It was like really nice of them, actually. I am actually a mix of like hound and St. Bernard and like maybe...
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I am nearly four years old, and I do remember the good times. Bogie put it best in the movie, “A Lonely Place,” when he said (to Gloria Grahame): “I was born when she kissed me. I died when she left me. I lived a few weeks while she loved me.” Doesn’t that say...
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Have your heard what I’ve been given for Christmas? A certificate to the spa, to get my nails done. Isn’t that exciting? Don’t you just love the idea of a pawdicure? So relaxing. My name is Suna and I am a Belgian, a Malinois at that. We are known as a very bright breed;...
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I’ve been watching how the latches on the gates work; the logic of it. I am learning about lever latches and thumb-depressor latches, and I can work some of them. Here I am on one side of the fence and suddenly, poof! — I’m on the other side. I am Greta, a 2-year-old Dane....
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Sometimes I think I can hear you. Your soft tread across the living room carpet. The way you shuffle in the kitchen just after dawn. Sometimes I imagine the sense and feel of you, even though we have yet to meet. We can belong to each other, you know. We can. I hear your...
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Monk. That’s me, Monk. Don’t you just love a short name like that for a dog? Makes me sound so tough. I’m part Cattle Dog and part Pit Bull, but gentle as a lamb. I have learned all that “sit” and “stay” stuff, even as I am under two years old. My secret: classic...
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Hi, My name is Perry and I am a year and a half old, with lots of Australian Shepherd and Great Pyrenees in my heritage. I am described as a “nice dog with a nice coat” but that’s not the half of it. I love Jack London’s stories, Hemingway (of course) and Shakespeare in...
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Your mother told you to find someone clean and loyal, friendly and brave, but with a decent sense of humor. Always listen to your mother. Here I am, all mixed up with hound and boxer heritage, and only 10 weeks old. My name is Connor, and I am happy and already retrieving. So heed...
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My name is Leo and I am on my way to being really big. At six months, I am 63 pounds and eating. There’s some Chocolate Lab in the parentage, and maybe some Great Dane. Still, I love to play with other dogs, and with kids. When I am fully grown, if there is...
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I’m just about three months old and have already passed the following tests: (1) Sit on command, (2) Retrieve, and (3) General adorableness. My breed heritage is rather a mystery, but I am achingly lovable. My name is Rollie, and you pronounce it just like the first part of “roly-poly” — which I am,...
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My name is Scarlet, and I am a two-, maybe three-year-old mix of Lab and Shepherd. I am very happy in the company of other dogs, but my real interest is in you. They play lots of nice music here at the canine stopover, and whenever I hear that Sinatra song about how love...
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Hello, I’m Tux. Great name for a Spaniel mix, right? Nothing too fancy, just Tux. I am four years old, housebroken, and will retrieve if the mood is right. But here’s the challenge: to find things, we have our sniffers. And all you have is Craigslist. It’s close, but I think we win by...
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Mini-horse Dancer, driven by Robert Petty of Sperryville, takes a moment to check out the significant competition — draft horse Mimi, driven by William Cooper — at Saturday’s benefit horse show at the Blue Rock Inn’s polo grounds in Washington. Free to the public and with a laid-back, cheerful vibe, it was the event’s...
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The best time is after supper, isn’t it? I’m Skip, a four-year old Pomeranian, neutered and housebroken. And I know that after a full day of action, chasing bears out of the yard, sniffing out moles, herding geese and crows, after a vigorous workout, it’s really nice to settle in. You beside the lamp...
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From contributed reports The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District is urging people to “Protect the Ones You Love. Vaccinate Your Pets.” This important message is the focus of this year’s Rabies Awareness Week, which is Sept. 27 through Oct. 3. “Vaccinating companion animals, such as dogs and cats, against rabies for their protection as well as...
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I’m Oscar, and you and I will have a nice long life together. I’m just 12 weeks old now, neutered and got-all-my-shots and ready-to-go. I’m a chihuahua-dachshund mix, with none of the grumpiness of the diminutive breeds. I’m such a happy guy and am so eager to hear from you that, hey, give me...
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Have you got a fence around your place? One of those nice stockade barriers, oh about yay tall? Maybe a chain link, garden variety or better? OK, wanna see me go over it? I’m a Lab-Shepherd mix, two or three years old. And, not to put too fine a point on it, but don’t...
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The news just came in, and it’s terribly exciting! I’m growing a heart! That’s what they’re doing for me here in Amissville. I’m only two years old, and arrived here frightened of my shadow. But there is new life for this two-year-old Yellow Lab mix: assertiveness, boldness shall be mine. Come on over and...
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I’m a four-year-old Chihuahua mix who is called Gypsy. Our sort is thought of as bossy and yappy, but that is not my way. Everyone should have a model, a creature that one looks to for guidance, inspiration; for an attitude about life. My model is Grace Kelly. So, you see, you and I...
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My name is Carey, and I would like to count on your support in the coming election. You see, while I am only six months old, I am always the leader in any play group. Clearly, this qualifies me to serve on the school board, so I am running for that office. My platform:...
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Does it look as if I am in good shape? You bet I am! Hey, if you took rigorous walks as we do here in scenic Landfillville, you would be tight and toned, too. I’m Dillon, a mix of Australian Shepherd and Sheltie, and I’m approaching four months of age. Get up off your...
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Hello, my name is Abby. While I am just arriving at four months of age, I have already learned one of the most important lessons of life. That is, an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness. Therefore, I will always be your faithful friend — more than most. My heritage is...
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I am only three years old, but have already learned the secret to making a successful long-lasting relationship. It comes from the great 20th century American philosopher Henny Youngman. It is to have dinner out twice a week with candles, wine and atmosphere. My wife goes on Friday and I go on Tuesday. My...
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The yearbook entry says my name is Harriet, and I am a 4- or 5-year-old Pointer. The description is of a “very, very nice dog.” I’m thought to be a quiet companion, but when you come visit you will find me with your ears. That is, when I see you, I will sing. Yes,...
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