Tag Archives: pet adoption

Adventures in Fostering, Part 1

Posted on December 5, 2012 by alyssabdh

When my husband and I adopted Harvey, a 6-month old Doberman from the Howard County shelter, we had no idea what kind of trouble we were bringing into our household. We had planned, and studied, and read, and talked about … Continue reading →

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7 Tips for Beating the Winter Blah

Posted on January 12, 2012 by alyssabdh

Blah. The sun is gone, the air is cold, the wind is ugly and there’s not even snow on the ground to make it all seem worthwhile. My figure does not look good in a bulky winter coat, hats do … Continue reading →

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Puppy Takes Over Maryland Household

Posted on December 3, 2010 by alyssabdh

A little while ago my husband and I decided to adopt a dog. After a couple months of researching, attending adoption shows, and culling through advice from our friends, we were ready to take the plunge. We found a dog … Continue reading →