K9 1-on-1 Companions for K9's

06/17/2023

And this little piggy went to the dogs…

06/15/2023

Exercise + Socialization = some very happy, tired pups! Fun with K9 1-on-1 Companions for K9's

05/22/2023

Good morning! haPPy Monday!!

05/18/2023

River dogs… ‘tis the season!

05/07/2023

Blind date night SUCCESS! I think they like each other…

04/20/2023

04/14/2023

Pup cups for the kids! Thanks Ra Ra's Ice Cream Shop for the pawfect ending to a great day!

04/11/2023

Bon appétit à la maison des chiens

04/06/2023

I always wear Chanel. When she’s with me…😆

04/06/2023

Persevering with the ethics of keep-away, combined with tug-of-war, grants us an arduous game of Stick.

04/01/2023

Love thy neighbor’s dog(s)

03/30/2023

No man is taller than when you stoop to help the vertically challenged

03/28/2023

Being a living dog-toy can be exhausting!

03/26/2023

Every dog that comes into my life gifts me a piece of their heart… even when they’re not “mine”. Saying goodbye isn’t easy, but sometimes it’s the right thing to do.

I had high hopes. His exuberance after being discharged from the hospital was short-lived. What seemed to be brighter days ahead vanished. Whatever it was that ailed him came back with a vengeance. He asked me for help yet again, and again I complied.

Kaiser
8/18/2011 - 3/25/2023

He passed peacefully at my home with K9 companions Theia and Daisy, his pseudo-gramma (my mom), myself, and the very caring hands of Dr Gwen. I spoke to him as he was falling asleep … reminding him of treasured friends and his favorite destinations…

My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to all those whose life he touched. Fly free my friend…

03/22/2023

A little springtime mud-puddle fun… “everybody’s dooin’ it!”

03/22/2023

Everybody has that one friend you do stupid s*** with… doggie see, doggie do!

03/21/2023

I can't even begin to express my gratitude to everyone that has reached out to offer Kaiser words of encouragement, asked of his progress and donated to his cause. We're still not there, but well on our way. No donation is too small.
Kaiser appreciates YOU having his back!
Baby steps.... Kaiser is still rather weak but improving daily. His appetite has increased yet remains on small portions every few hours. He's enjoying his short walks and fresh air with his companions… and sleeping like a puppy with his pack. He’ll be seeing his primary vet today to check his progress and we’ll be sure to keep you in the know…

Thank you all.. again

03/18/2023

Update on Kaiser
Kaiser was collected from the incredible and caring hands of Ocean State Veterinarian Hospital (OSVS) last night and is now resting comfortably with his K9 companions. We’re not “out of the woods” yet, but he has shown interest in his food, bringing me toys and even showing interest in Daisy… he’s tried mounting her, she said NO! His head is right where it should be, but his body is still recuperating. This isn’t going to be a quick fix.
Many MANY THANKS to everyone who has reached out to share caring words of encouragement, contributed to his GoFundMe and donated privately. There ARE really great and compassionate people in this world, and Kaiser is blessed to have ALL of you in his circle. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you again!

Rather than try to explain exactly what he has been through in the past couple of days, I’ve included his discharge summary from OSVS in the photos. Some people want all the details, so there you have it!

His veterinary care has totaled $3556.73 in a matter of 3 days between his primary care veterinarian and OSVS. Unexpected expenses such as these are all part of dog parenthood. Be prepared and think twice before making, what I believe to be, a lifelong obligation to man’s best friend

03/17/2023

This is Kaiser. He is my friend. He’s asked for my help, and now I need help from MY friends.
He remains under the stellar care of Ocean State Veterinary Specialists. He’s suffered dramatic weight loss and has no interest in food at present. Tests continue trying to get to the bottom of what ails him.
I’ve covered his expenses thus far, and received a couple donations from others … THANK YOU!! … but I still need some financial help.
I’m uncomfortable asking anyone for financial assistance and have no expectations, but if each of my followers would consider donating as little as two dollars each, it would certainly help cover expenses that have occurred thus far.
Kaiser thanks you for your consideration, as do I.

This is Kaiser. He is my friend. He’s asked for my help, and now I need help from MY friends. He’s unde… Keith Racine needs your support for Helping Kaiser

03/02/2023

Guilty! soOoo guilty🤣

03/02/2023

Morning kisses from Rosie

02/26/2023

We do our best to honor our forest walks with two simple rules: Leave nothing behind. Take only photos.
Oliver: “🙄🥹😩😡”

02/25/2023

* Bringing this post out of the vault, because it’s so important * 👇🏻

I think it’s common to think that when our dog is unruly, there is something wrong with them. 

Especially when we look around us and see perfectly behaved pups strolling happily down the street with their owners. 

But the truth is…

Everything your dog does is NORMAL. 

Chewing…

Digging…

Barking…

Pulling on the lead…

Lunging at other dogs or joggers…

Growling…

It’s all NORMAL. 

This is  a normal response for a predator (because that’s what dogs once were) that got plucked out of their natural environment and dropped onto your sofa. 

What’s not normal? 

Walking on a leash at a mind numbingly slow pace as you stare at your phone…

NOT chewing things, or mouthing you…

Holding a sit stay or a down stay as you chat to a friend…

NOT losing their mind around another dog. 

Sure selective breeding has curbed some of the more natural responses our dogs have…

But the truth is…

Your dog’s behavior is a NORMAL response to them trying to adapt to an environment that truthfully is NOT normal for them. 

So tell me…

What does that shift for you? 

Because your dog isn’t “Bad”. There’s nothing wrong with them. Everything they are doing is completely normal.

02/25/2023

It’s all fun ‘n games ‘till Tru finds a rock to roll… then she’s a party of one! It’s exhausting work as you can see! She couldn’t keep her eyes open on the way home… dog love!

02/24/2023

…just another day in the forest…

01/26/2023

“Uncle Keith, can you show us where snow comes from“?
“Yes. Yes I can”
…so I took my eight-pack on a nice long hike to our local lookout … and I showed them the beauty of nature from the top of OUR world…

01/12/2023

Sometimes… when we’re not hiking in the forest, we hang out with this really cool cat named Cleo and have a howl-fest for him. He thinks it’s groovy