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Ace is my heart dog, my once in a lifetime dog, I think. But I’m lucky. I’ve had two heart dogs. Brittni was my first. She and Ace would’ve really hit it off. Two of the world’s most gentle souls: Dogs that stick real close when given the freedom to choose. Dogs that remain gentle in …

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Myths and negative stereotypes do not help dogs get adopted. Shelter volunteers love to use them, though, and it’s hurting the dogs. “We have so many unwanted pitbulls,” a volunteer might say to a potential adopter. But pitbulls are far from “unwanted.” They’re among the most popular types of dogs in America. “We also have tons of …

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Almost every morning, Ace and I head out for a short walk. We later eat breakfast together. Then he follows me to my office where I write for a bit and he settles in on a dog bed or blanket – first nap of the day! When I head out to walk the other dogs …

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I saw an interesting scene between my three animals. Dogs and cats can work things out on their own most of the time. At least that’s the case for my three. I have two tabby cats. Scout is skittish and reactive. Beamer is confident and calm. And then there’s my Lab mix Ace. Here’s the …

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