Walk with Shamus

I am a city dweller, but am fortunate to live down the street from a forever wild area. This has always been a favorite spot for my dog Shamus.  He would run up the hill ahead of me sniffing for the deer or other animals living in the woods and then run back to me as if to say, “Hurry up, you have to see what’s up here”.  Well, Shamus has gotten old and we had not walked as far as the woods, as I knew he would be worn out by the time we reached them.  Last week I decided he needed to make a trip to the woods at least one last time.  I managed to get him into the car and drove him up to the edge of the woods.  He had such joy, as he attempted to make his way up the hill.  He had a youthfulness to him, that I had not seen in a while.  He needed frequent breaks as his back legs have a hard time holding him up anymore, but was happy to sit in the fallen leaves and sniff the air.  We didn’t even make it to the top of hill, but I will always remember his joy for that day.

Sitting in the leaves
Sitting in the leaves
Old man Shamus
Old man Shamus

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Celebrating Joy and Gratitude

Nancy Kieffer

Join me in celebrating a season of thanks, exploring gratitude practices, and embracing joyful living. Explore the profound connections with family, friends, and furbabies that make life truly enriching. This Black Friday, consider an alternative – spending the day in joy and gratitude. Come share your thankful moments with us as we navigate the beauty of grateful living.

Lessons from a Senior Dog

Nancy Kieffer

Working as a pet photographer as well as volunteering in a rescue, I have been blessed with getting to know a number of senior dogs. While I lost my Midnight at a young age, I was very fortunate to have Shamus with me for many years. Shamus was my clown, but boy did he know how to live! His wisdom grew as the years pressed on. I learned that each day spent with my senior dog was a lesson on the importance of living in the present, cherishing our bond and embracing our everlasting friendship.