Tag Archives: dogs

Getting back in step by going to the dogs

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Bob Benz

There are a lot of great reasons to own a dog. But one of the best is that it keeps me active. Want proof? This is from the pedometer on my iPhone. Notice how my step counts drop precipitously after … Continue reading →

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Toby the corgi puppy

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Bob Benz

I’m still reeling from the loss of Ozzy, but this little guy’s visit during the Thanksgiving holiday helped somewhat. Toby is a corgi puppy, about 9 weeks old, who was visiting with our friends from Tennessee. It was great to … Continue reading →

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Ozzy, 2002-2016

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Bob Benz

He was a good dog. No, really. A great dog. The last time I sat with tears soaking my keyboard like this, I was writing about the demise of Gilligan, the black-and-tan coonhound from hell. But Ozzy was different. When … Continue reading →

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Godspeed, Mr. Gilligan

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Bob Benz

He was a good dog. Well, no. Not really. Half the time he was a good dog. A SuperDog. Worthy of Polly Purebred. But the other half, he was a whiney, headstrong itch that constantly demanded scratching. And I loved … Continue reading →

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Gilligan’s missing

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Bob Benz

If you’re in or near West Knoxville, please keep an eye out for Gilligan, our black and tan coonhound cross. He and Ozzy ran off yesterday at about 5 p.m. Ozzy returned sometime between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. today … Continue reading →

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Strategies for a wounded Newf …

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Bob Benz

I’ve dreaded this day for a long time. Xena, the best dog I’ve every owned, came up lame while tormenting Gilligan in the lake on Saturday. A vet visit has confirmed that Xena suffered the equivalent of a human ACL … Continue reading →

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