Category Archives: Animal friends

Hello from Addie!

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Mary Jo Doig

Hi Everybody, My mom’s quite behind in life at the moment, so I thought I’d say a quick Hi until she gets back to the next chapter of my journal. She’s been especially frustrated this week because her computer crashed … Continue reading →

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Glorious Autumn Harvest Muffins

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Mary Jo Doig

Between working on my memoir, taking long and lovely autumn walks on quiet country roads with Addie, time with family, my lovely writing circle, reading, and the many other things I love to do, I realized this morning as I … Continue reading →

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Addie’s Journal, Chapter 7 – Celebrating the One Week Mark

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Mary Jo Doig

A week has passed since Addie moved in with us. As I’ve watched her closely, her small daily changes in adapting have given me much joy and so this day I’m taking measure of the growth I’ve seen. After Flower … Continue reading →

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Addie’s Journal – Chapter 6

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Mary Jo Doig

The next morning when I peeked around the hall corner toward Addie in her crate, I said, “Addie, Good mor-ning! I’m so glad to see you!” I couldn’t resist clapping my palms together and raising my shoulders with joy. She … Continue reading →

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Addie’s Journal – Chapter 5

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Mary Jo Doig

On Addie’s second day, our walks were delightful. On our first morning walk, I fastened her leash, opened the sliding door, scooped her up to take her down the three steps to the yard. As soon as she stood on … Continue reading →

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Addie’s Journal – Chapter 4

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Mary Jo Doig

Dear Reader, The horrific events in neighboring Charlottesville a week ago profoundly impacted my recent writing. Today I pick up the thread where we left off awhile ago: Adelaide’s arrival at her new home. Mary Jo *** Staff at the … Continue reading →

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Addie’s Journal – Chapter 3

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Mary Jo Doig

“Hi,” Flower said happily to Polly and me. “I’m so glad to see you both. Adelaide’s room is back here.” Polly and I followed her through the shelter into a small hallway with lines of rooms on both sides. Large … Continue reading →

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Addie’s Journal – Chapter 2

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Mary Jo Doig

Flower, the adoption counselor, had emailed the evening before Polly and I visited the shelter, a note that well-prepared me for the visit. I’ll bring some boiled chicken for you to give her and I’ll have a little stool in … Continue reading →

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Adelaide’s Journal – Chapter 1

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Mary Jo Doig

She was first known as Puncture Dog. Found in a ditch by Animal Control in Nelson County, VA, the tiny tri-colored stray was dehydrated, emaciated, covered in ticks, and infested with parasites. Taken directly to the Lovingston Veterinarian Hospital, she was … Continue reading →