Those of you who know me understand that I'm afraid of animals. The fear I have for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals is illogical, difficult to understand, and downright ridiculous. But, aren't most fears? When I married Troy Pattee 15 years ago, he only had one requirement: that I…
How Can I Tell What Breed My Dog Is?Meet Zeke. Zeke joined our family when my high school son brought him home one day and surprised us all with his recent purchase on KSL.com. After we got over the shock of him buying a dog without asking, we instantly feel in love with this fuzzy little guy. One…
Rescue Animals: 4 Benefits of Adopting Dogs From SheltersHave you ever considered adopting rescue animals? I hadn't until my brother died earlier this year, changing my entire perspective on helping animals in shelters. Let me explain. How Rescue Animals Add Joy and Love Your Life I won't lie. Being afraid of pets is an unreasonable fear I…
Not everything about parenthood is rosy. Helping your kids maintain a positive outlook on the roller coaster ride of life can, at times, be a challenge. And this week, with the death of our dog, we definitely have been on a few twists and turns as we've tried to help…
