It’s been eight weeks now. Following a stroke that left his rear legs paralyzed, my beloved Junior, Golden Retriever, my writing partner, muse, and inspiration, passed away in November. His spirit is embedded in every word of every word I have written here and in my heart forever. The strength of our bond proves to … Continue reading Travel Well Junior Schilp
Category: dogs
The Dogs of the Railways: Canine guardians and Mascots since the 19th century
Do you know trains and dogs share a common history? Read the story of the vagabond canines that hopped on trains, often becoming celebrities and national heroes. My new book introduces canines like Owney, the guardian of the railway mail service; Fala, FDR’s beloved dog and train-companion; Annie, the Colorado railway ambassador; the K9 patrols … Continue reading The Dogs of the Railways: Canine guardians and Mascots since the 19th century
Too Many Georges? in which Junior Gets His Name
Every rescued dog has stories to tell. This is Junior, my rescued golden retriever's, favorite. Junior, my therapy dog partner, started his golden retriever days alone, locked most of his first year of life in a crate . At eleven months old, he was sent to a shelter. He was rejected for adoption three times … Continue reading Too Many Georges? in which Junior Gets His Name
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