The Importance of Being Ernest the Dog

by Peggy | Oct 8, 2020 | 8 comments

Ernest has a purpose. A purpose he discovered on his own. We adopted Ernest from Peppertree Rescue when he was 9 years old. His previous owners had kept him in a crate all day and night. They let him outside just long enough to get him covered in ticks, which they...

Fill A Bowl…Feed A Soul

by Peggy | Oct 1, 2020 | 0 comments

I love Chicken Soup for the Soul for a million reasons. One, and not the most important one, but maybe the most obvious to some of you–I write for their books. I love Chicken Soup for the Soul stories because they inspire and encourage so many people, and...

There were dogs at the manger.

by Peggy | Dec 23, 2019 | 1 comment

This old nativity set is a favorite Christmas decoration. It belonged to my husband’s family when he was growing up. And it’s all the more special because we had the exact same set when I was a little girl. And my favorite part of the creche was always the...

Christmas Lights, Cozy Hats, and Golden Retrievers Help Make Holidays Merry and Bright

by Peggy | Dec 16, 2019 | 1 comment

We’re getting ready for the holidays here and looking everywhere to spread Christmas cheer. We hope all your days are warm and cozy, and filled with love and snuggles. Ernest and Petey would be happy to help provide some of those warm holiday cuddles! Tell us...

Paws in the Classroom–Ernest is a Good Boy Therapy Dog at Elementary School

by Peggy | Dec 9, 2019 | 0 comments

The big, gentle golden retriever had been kept in a cage all day, every day. When we rescued him, at 9 years old, he was so excited to be free, he bounded around the yard and explored every corner of the house. Yet, what he craved most of all was the human touch. He...