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Phoebe's Tails

The Quirky Life of a Rescue Dog

Orange Infused Kong

I bought a Kong for Phoebe a few days after her arrival. Not because I understood its purpose, but because it was one of three chew toys in the entire store that was supposed to hold up under the grueling... Continue Reading →

Filling Up Without Filling Out

This is nothing new. I just wanted to pay homage to the little canned green bean. This comes in handy if you notice that  your little one is starting to gain a little too much weight, and cutting back on... Continue Reading →

Mange Management & Nutrition Unite

I thought we were on the homeward stretch with this mange stuff, even though I was surprised that the skin scrapings at our last vet visit did not reveal any mites (all this means is that the vet did not... Continue Reading →

Muddy Paw Print Prevention

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. This is a great way to drastically reduce (or eliminate) muddy paw prints during the rainy season. I have gotten very used to Phoebe going outside and coming inside as she pleased. When... Continue Reading →

The Hunt for Phoebe’s New Diet Begins

My doggie mentor started filling me in on the benefits of adding some raw or boiled meat to Phoebe’s diet.  As a former dog breeder, avid dog lover and owner of five spunky dogs, she has seen it all. Her... Continue Reading →

Mangy Mutt – Part 2

The last time we left the vet's office I was still trying to digest how ill Phoebe was. She certainly deserved a prize for being a super-trooper. The following day the vet called with the lab results. Phoebe's blood had... Continue Reading →

Did You Call My Dog a Mangy Mutt?

On Phoebe's thirteenth day with us, we took her back to the vet for a variety of symptoms that popped up after the first health check – constant urination, drinking massive amounts of water, vomiting, diarrhea, and the rash on... Continue Reading →

Good Morning!

This is the little face I see when she wants her breakfast. It's crazy! The sun is just rising and she wants food? I get my coffee brewing, and then make her breakfast. Thank goodness my coffee-maker brews a pot... Continue Reading →

The Princess and the Pee

The day that we brought Phoebe home she was a bit hesitant to enter the house. However, once she got her four little legs inside the door she immediately gave us a large puddle of urine as a house-warming gift.... Continue Reading →

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