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Goats on the Roof in Door County
How else would the sod on the roof be maintained?
by Susan Sims, Publisher
A visit to Door County is never complete without stopping to gaze at goats atop the roof of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant. Why are there goats on the roof you ask? Well, why not?
The first roof-grooming goat was added initially as a joke by one of Al Johnson’s friends, but the goats have become a tradition. The...
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A Little Bit of Turkish Delight
The sweetest dog in all of Turkey is the perfect tour guide.
By Jane Thomas
‘HE LOVES STONES,’ I’D BEEN TOLD. ‘OPUS WILL DO ANYTHING FOR A STONE.’
‘He loves stones,’ I’d been told. ‘Opus will do anything for a stone.’ And so, on that first morning’s walk in the forest, I dutifully picked up a small, neatly rounded pebble, caught Opus’s attention, and lobbed it down the track. He shot off in...
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The Phoenician
A luxury collection resort, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Story and Photos by Susan Sims, Publisher
On our pet adoption tour last year, we were lucky enough to spend a few days at one of our favorite resorts, The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Located at the base of the iconic Camelback Mountain, and known for its lush landscaping, sparkling swimming pools, and unrivaled guest service, the AAA Five...
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The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
Check in to this oasis with Fido and you may never wish to leave.
By Susan Sims, Publisher
So, this is how the other half lives? It’s a rhetorical question; and so happy to experience the luxury which The Lang-ham Huntington, Pasadena is known for.
With Director of Barketing, Honey, my husband and I were greeted upon check-in by Gary Chiu, Front Office Supervisor who is clearly a dog lover....
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The Ultimutt Trip to Maui
How to find the pawsitively perfect beach buddy.
By Larissa Wohl
Think a vacation to Maur, Hawaii is only for families or couples? Think again...because now visitors can frolic on the beach with a rescue dog instead. It’s all in the name of adoption and I was extremely excited to check it out first-hand.
Like many animal shelters and rescue organizations around the country, Maui Humane Society...
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Adventures in Petsitting—Paws on the Moors
Sheltering from a windswept world with two gentle giants.
By Jane Thomas
Every day, I walked the mile along the rough track to reach the box nestled at the edge of a lonely lane. And every day, the box would be empty. I’d pop in an extra set of six eggs, take the money left in the honesty jar, and head back to the farmhouse—all the while wondering who had happened upon this remote outpost.
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