The Dog Lived (and so will I): Coffee With a Canine

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Coffee With a Canine

I'm interviewed (mostly about Seamus, duh. Winning!) over at Coffee with a Canine. I love this blog. Here's a part from the interview:

How were you and Seamus united?

I love the term "united." It's quite accurate. Seven years ago I went through a divorce and moved with my two old beagles to a townhome. Within five months of moving, both dogs had passed away. I was, needless to say, devastated. I went on a trip to Ireland with my brother and a cousin and when I came home the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, where I'd been a board member and volunteer for over 15 years, called to let me know they had a beagle in need of a home. I thought that I probably shouldn't get a beagle again since I was single, working a lot and living in a townhome with not a big yard. But I went to see the dog. And we all know what happens next. Caution....meet wind. The beagle was adorable and unusually colored--really red. He also made me laugh a lot. I named him after a cousin in Ireland that was...yeah, you got it, red-haired and really funny (not so unusual in Ireland).

Go check out the whole thing and many other great dog & coffee stories at Coffee With a Canine. And have a good morning.

5 comments:

KellieApril 7, 2011 at 8:41 AM
I saw Seamus on Coffee with a Canine this morning! It was a great entry. Way to go, Seamus! (Our beagle Buddy had a similar problem when we had a glass door).
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The Ladies of Beaglebratz ManorApril 7, 2011 at 8:42 PM
Oh thank you for becoming our newest follower. Seamus is gorgeous (well, I guess handsome would be better) I read your interview over at Coffee With A Canine - loved it. Me and the Beaglebratz will definitely be following you - this IS an inspirational blog - I(we) will be back to read more - now it is beddy-bye time for us all.
Kim, Shiloh & Shasta
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Pinder92April 7, 2011 at 8:43 PM
"Caution....meet wind" I am still laughing!
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Bobby AllanApril 7, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Sweet! I never knew that was how you guys came to be. Sorry about your other beagies. :-(
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Shauna (Fido and Wino)April 11, 2011 at 10:24 AM
I saw you over at Coffee with a Canine- great article! If you want to join the ROAR Squad (Rescue Owners Are Rockin) please let me know (you'll see a "R.O.A.R. Squad" tab on Fido & Wino).

Have a great week!
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Comments mean you care. That's all I'm saying.

Why The Title

I hate and refuse to read/ watch/ acknowledge any story involving a dog--because I love dogs and the dog in a movie/ book/ whatever always dies. I can't handle that.

When I found out I had cancer I said to Chris (writer, significant other; in case there is a soul reading this who doesn't know that) "If I die, given that Seamus lived, you have to write the memoir "The Dog Lived." I love the irony. Seamus (our beagle) was diagnosed with cancer more than 3 years ago and was told (okay, right, I was told; Seamus still doesn't know) that he would live maybe a year. Instead he's cancer-free and well into remission. That would be the great irony of my life story--the dog lives. I don't.

Not surprisingly, Chris was not amused and did not want to write that memoir. Oh, and my prognosis is not at all that grim. So instead, in a rare mood I'm attempting to just put a positive spin on things. The Dog Lived...and so will I.

For Those of You Over the age of 35

It seems we've learned the age cut-off for understanding how a blog works (i.e. Chris or younger = you get it). So here's a few hints:

1) if you are new to the blog you actually start at the bottom (scroll down) for the first entry and then work your way up.

2) if you want to leave a comment, click on the "# comments" phrase (it will actually say 0 or 1 or 6 ...an actual number) at the end of each post (okay, "article" if the word "post" was too bloggy for you). A window will open with the other comments and a box where you can type in your comment. You don't have to have an account. Just fill in the "Name/URL" with how you want to identify yourself and then click on the "Publish Post" button.

3) comments are how I know you care. ;-)

Teresa

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Coffee With a Canine

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