All the Wonders

Earth Day Haiku from JJ

It is turtle time. Strange creatures with funny smells. I Bark! Bark! Bark! Bark! I love the nighttime. My ears and nose working hard To...

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Apr 22, 20241 min read

Black dog on a leash excitedly barks up a tree in a sunny park, surrounded by green grass and a clear blue sky.

Dear Diary - The Cat

Dear Diary, Mom and I were out walking. I saw A Squirrel being chased by A Cat. The Squirrel ran up the tree. And then, The Cat ran up the tree!!! How. Did. He. Do. That?!?!? Love, JJ

betharichardson

Jul 10, 20211 min read

Brown dog lying on a quilted bed, head resting on a gray pillow with blue embroidery. The dog looks calm and relaxed.

Arya's Pandemic Year Retrospective

Dear Diary, This has been the Strangest Year of My Life. March 2020: The moms are home all the time and I am VERY TIRED from having to Supervise Them All Day. They are Very Busy. April 2020: It’s not so bad having the moms here. I like hanging out. May 2020: I get to watch Doggie TV. It is Very Entertaining. June 2020: I saw a CAT! July 2020: Something BIG Happened. I went to camp and when I got home, there was a JJ in my house! August 2020: I am EXHAUSTED from playing with a

betharichardson

Mar 20, 20211 min read

Black dog with a cone collar rests in a patterned bed. Its ears perk up, conveying alertness. Background includes a wooden gate.

Dear Diary, JJ Has a Cone

<p>Dear Diary, Yesterday was Very Weird. We got up at the same time as every day, but Mom did NOT feed us. Then she took JJ for a ride in the car. And then, she came back without JJ. It was a very nice day. Mom fed me my breakfast and we went for a […]</p>

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Dec 11, 20201 min read

Black Scottish Terrier puppy sits on a wooden deck, looking curious. Green foliage and a wooden railing in the background.

JJ’s First Haiku

Run. Run. Run. Run. Bark. Run. Run. Run. Run. Chew. Chew. Chew. Run. Run. Run. Run. Nap.

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Aug 29, 20201 min read

JJ's Week of "Firsts"

One week ago today, we picked you up from your birthplace. We met the humans who brought you into this world. We met your mom (Shannon),...

betharichardson

Jul 18, 20201 min read

A black puppy approaches a tan dog on a red woven rug. The tan dog holds a plush toy. Hardwood floor and yellow wall in the background.

Dear Diary - JJ Is Here

Dear Diary, Mom and Mama came to Camp Tracy to pick me up. They were holding a puppy named JJ. When it was time to go home, JJ CAME IN THE CAR, TOO!! He is going to live with us, I think. At least, so far, he is still here and It Has Been Two Nights!!! Yesterday, he barked at me and did lots of play bows. I let him sniff me. I stole his flip chip and his yellow carrot and he didn’t even notice. Last night, he fell asleep on me. Someday, if I feel like it, I will play with hi

betharichardson

Jul 14, 20201 min read

Jack and the Rainbow Blessing

We drove east out of Nashville On a pilgrimage to pick up JJ. ("JJ," "Junior," "Jack, Jr.") As we traveled, A rainbow hung in the sky above us. Mile after mile after mile, We watched it curve through the sky. What a joyful sign! From you, dear Jack? And then, a double rainbow ... And we knew that your spirit was traveling with us. You ... And all the company of furry, winged saints Were singing a blessing for the tiny pup Joining our family. Bless this new life. Bless this fa

betharichardson

Jul 11, 20201 min read