Archive for the ‘pets’ Category

Goodbye Rufus

On Tuesday afternoon we put our beloved dog Rufus to sleep.  He suffered from severe liver failure.  It was a sad day at Casa Petrie.  Rufus was 8 years old. Rufus loved Miss Petrie.  When she was a baby, he’d wait until I wasn’t paying attention and he would lovingly lick her face.  He always [...]

Noble Ralph

Here is my middle dog child, Ralph.  He is a typical middle child peace-maker. He is a great dog. Happy Monday.

Dear Angus

Dear Mr. Angus Bojangles (aka Mr. B), You are so cute and very protective.  I think you have a lot of personality.  You could have worked for the circus. But if you continue to bark every time someone drives or walks by the house, I’m going to let Miss Petrie begin to dress you like [...]

The Dogs of Casa Petrie

Meet our other “children”…       Angus is the boss, with Rufus coming in a close second.  Ralph just does what the other two dogs tell him to do.  Miss Petrie presides over all three dogs. Tomorrow, I’m participating in The Inspired Room‘s Project Procrastinators Party. I’ve been working on my front yard.  Wish [...]