Yes they do. Val, a Labrador retriever that now hunts in the happy hunting grounds, was a very happy dog. She had a smile on her face most of the time, until she got so old that everything ached. My young lab, Lola, was very fond of Val. Val tolerated Lola and even warmed up [...]
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Do Dogs Smile?
Posted in dog, dogs, Hunting, tagged dogs, pets on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Closing the Book on Val (Feb 14, 1994- Nov 25, 2008)
Posted in dog, dogs, Hunting, hunting dogs, tagged hunting dogs, pets on November 26, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I stood facing away from the other patrons with Val’s leash and colar in my left hand and a receipt for $89 in my right. I tried to maintain some kind of dignity, but there was no way to stop the tears. I’m a cryer, but I thought I might be able to hold it together [...]
Opening Day of Duck Season 2008
Posted in dog, Duck hunting, Hunting, tagged 2008 Duck Opener on October 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »
It was a slow opener at Mayberry Farms. Just didn’t have the number of ducks that usually show. Could have been due to the way we managed the club in September, but more likely it was simply due to the ducks not being in our area. Funny how ducks move around. We try to understand [...]
