Ella's help with the laundry is not really all that helpful.  Ella was found on a golf course when she was just about three weeks old.  On her first vet visit, she weighed 8 ounces.  Because she didn't bond with people early enough, she is a loner.  She doesn't have to cuddle with us; we like her anyway.

This is my Bobby Shafto.  He wants everyone to know that he was here first and that all of the other cats and dogs should defer to him and leave gifts and offerings at his feet.

Her Royal Highness, Lucy Annabel.  Lucy is 5 1/2 years old.  She has two obedience titles (CD and U-CD).  She is a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and a certified therapy dog (TDI).  Lucy also passed the AKC Temperament Test (TT). Lucy enjoys visiting her friends at the Cottonwood Center in Green Bay. She is currently dabbling in agility.

Frank is Mr. Friendly.  He loves to make out with people.  This is tough for me because I am allergic, so I can only accept a few kisses from him.

Here is a photo of Lucy, Karl, and Nathan (who has been adopted) during our summer vacation "up north."

My foster dog Arlo is kind of a lunkhead but he has really grown on me over time. He has been waiting patiently for a new home for about a year.

Here is my sister Mona pretending that she likes Nathan. Mona is expecting a baby in late January/early February. It's a boy!

Here's a shot of Lucy with her friend Frankie. This was taken at the American Boxer Club Nationals (in our crappy hotel room).

Audrey and Lydia, looking pensive. This was taken at an overlook in Mellen, WI.

Lucy gets this pathetic expression whenever I put something on her head.

Me and Roc, a very cool dog who is doing very well in his new home.

Here's a photo of Patrick and me. It was taken at the festival of lights in December. This night pretty much redefined the word "cold" for me.