A few hours ago, had to say goodbye to such a Good Boy.
Angel De Vere, a loving and chatty Siberian Husky, would have been 12 years old on October 28th but his back legs and hip said that it was time to go to the hospital this morning. There was nothing they could do.

Just yesterday, he stood in the garden and just stared up at me with “that look” when I went up the back steps. I knew what that meant: “throw the balls for me!” And, of course, I did. He was so happy; he loved to catch them on the first bounce.

The next post will be for all who have pets. Knowing what NOT to plant is so important. I will tell you now that I will not mince words about the importance of gardening organically. A condo that I thought would be a forever home was using toxic sprays on the lawn, flower beds, and to keep bugs off the buildings and to stop birds from nesting. Goodbye!

For almost 10 years now, have been living in a home on less than half an acre that is a totally organic property. I have been able to grow delicious and healthy herbs and vegetables and plants that wildlife and Angel could freely eat. Sigh. He absolutely loved Romaine lettuce and would walk past the raised beds and just pull off some leaves! How I will miss him.

This photo of Angel with Santa Claus at the local SPCA really captured his joy! He was such a ham and just loved the camera. He never did anything wrong, bad, or mean…Angel truly was an Angel.