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Dog Friendly Nashville and Franklin, TN

Dog Friendly Nashville and Franklin, TN

Happy Wednesday everyone!  We just got back from our trip to Dog Friendly Nashville and Dog Friendly Franklin, TN.  Nashville is dog friendly too but in my personal opinion, there is more to do in Franklin when you are traveling with your pup.  Jake And Maggie participated in the NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) trade show where Eaton Corporation had a booth and the pups...

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How To Get The Best Hotel Accommodations For Your Pet

How To Get The Best Hotel Accommodations For Your Pet

Hello everyone from Sunny Nashville, TN!  How to get the best hotel accommodations for your pet!  We checked into the Renaissance Nashville Hotel last evening and as we were walking the dogs for their potty break, a thought came to me!  It was 9:30 pm and what if I was walking by myself.  Would I feel safe?  Why was I thinking about this…because the pet relief area is a block away from the...

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Jake’s Surgery At Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center And Dog Friendly Columbus, OH

Jake’s Surgery At Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center And Dog Friendly Columbus, OH

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I previously wrote a post about Jake’s Luxating Patella/Cranial Cruciate surgery last year and we thought we were out of the water.  But our hopes for a successful recovery went wrong.  During that surgery, two screws were placed in the knee and one had come loose approximately 1 1/2 inches which meant Jake had to have a second surgery to remove the screw.  He came...

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Hiking In Pennsylvania And Enjoying Nature With Your Pup

Hiking In Pennsylvania And Enjoying Nature With Your Pup

Happy Monday everyone!  We enjoyed a beautiful fall weekend hiking in the hills of Pennsylvania and came upon a beautiful old church.  The Service United Presbyterian Church was established in 1790 and sits upon a gorgeous property with hills all around it.  The church doors open to a sparkling lake and setting full of beautiful trees and falling leaves. John Anderson Memorial Cemetery and...

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Fun In Franklin, TN

Fun In Franklin, TN

This is a re-post:  Mr. TAL and I are in Franklin, TN right now with Jake And Maggie so I thought it would be fun to re-post our last trip here.  We left last week for Nashville on business which led into a vacation in Franklin.  We have hit many restaurants, stores, and seen some very pretty countryside.  I will be posting all about it next week.  We stopped into some of our favorite places...

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Things To Do In Plymouth, MA With Your Dog

Things To Do In Plymouth, MA With Your Dog

Happy Wednesday everyone!  Jake and Maggie took their first trip to Plymouth, MA with us and had a blast.  Mr. TAL had a business meeting and we decided to go with him.  Before we left, I called several restaurants in the area to find out if they had dog friendly dining and was pleasantly surprised at how many places allow dogs.  I also found there are a few places you can actually tour with...

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Lititz, PA America’s Coolest Small Town

Lititz, PA America’s Coolest Small Town

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I’m sorry that I missed Monday’s post but Mr. TAL and I took a mini fall vacation to Lititz, PA.  Voted America’s coolest small town in 2013 and I can see why!  It is absolutely beautiful in every way.  The quaint town, friendly people, delicious eats, scenic views, covered bridges, and a dog friendly environment made for a perfect fall getaway.  Want to learn more...

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Day Trip To Cook Forest, PA

Day Trip To Cook Forest, PA

Happy Monday everyone!  We kicked off October with a trip to Cook Forest on Saturday and the pups loved it.  The weather was absolutely beautiful with blue skies, a light breeze, and crisp fall weather in the morning warming up to the 70s by mid afternoon.  We dressed Jake and Maggie up in their new bow ties from The Pampered Pooches (see small businesses I support) and headed out around 8:30...

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Helping Afghanistan

Helping Afghanistan

Happy Thursday everyone.  This is another surprise post but one that I feel is extremely important.  I had a totally different post designated for today but decided I would answer some very important questions sent my way this week.  How do we help Afghanistan, the Afghans, and the many shelter animals and service dogs left behind? Thomas and I are sending prayers and love to those family...

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Traveling To Charlotte, NC

Traveling To Charlotte, NC

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!  I’ve taken some time off from blogging to take a much needed vacation to Charlotte, NC and to work on getting our house ready for summer!  Thomas and I took a relaxing drive to Charlotte, NC to see my childhood friend and enjoyed spending time with her and her family while taking in this beautiful city.  We stayed at the Hilton Uptown which is in walking distance of...

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