#ShareGratitude for Ella

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Marquie

Image of Ella rolling around in tall grass.

For those of you who may be new here, Ella is my lab mix, my second dog of my very own, who passed away far too young in August of 2012. Just as I am grateful for having known Lassie … Continue reading →

One year ago today

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Marquie

Black and white image of Lassie kissing my chin.

One year ago today my best friend and heart dog passed away. He was only two months away from his 9th birthday. Far too young to pass away. I miss him everyday. He taught me so many valuable lessons about … Continue reading →

Bored Little Ella

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Marquie

Image of Ella laying in a leather chair and looking bored.

I took a walk down Memory Lane and found this picture of Ella. She almost looks bored to me, which is crazy because she always had tons to do between all the dog toys and chews and neighborhood dogs that … Continue reading →

The Trio

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Marquie

I miss having 3 dogs. Sure it was 3x the work and 3x the expensive, but it was 3x the fun, 3x the silliness and laughter, 3x the joy and 3x the love. It was worth it.

I was looking through pictures of the 3 of them the other day. I cried but I also smiled as I remembered each moment, remembered how they use to play with each other and bother each other.

The trio, Lassie, Ella and Petal, exploring.

Exploring together.

Smack down! Ella always kept Petal in line.

Black and white photo of the trio (Ella the lab mix, Petal and Lassie the collies) running through a small, shallow river of water.

The chase! Oh how I miss this. Petal misses this. They always had a blast together.

Ella the lab mix taking a breather after playing hard.

Taking a breather. Ella had to be kept on a long line to prevent her from running off and teaching Petal, an impressionable pup, the same behavior. She still had a blast though!