by Ron Hevener | Sep 13, 2015 | Stories
He hadn’t been feeling too well lately. As he measured the feed for the dogs in his kennel, mixing the ingredients that made their coats shine and their eyes sparkle, he wondered why he was so tired. He would take a nap after the feeding was done, he decided. No, he...
by Ron Hevener | Sep 13, 2015 | Stories
Tonight, as the rain rattles the roof and smears the windows of our kitchen building here at Lochranza Kennels, I move my blankets closer to the whelping box. “Are you OK, girl?” I ask the mother-to-be. She is frightened of thunder and the rushing winds have just...
by Ron Hevener | Sep 13, 2015 | Stories
What is it that drives us on? In spite of sorrow, loss, and all the battles of life, how do we keep going no matter what? Those of us with animals know the answer. It’s heart that keeps us going – passion; love. Isn’t that what having animals is all about? But, as...
by Ron Hevener | Sep 13, 2015 | Stories
It’s one of those things we don’t like thinking about, but sometimes we don’t have a choice. I’m talking about protecting our lifestyle. Not about security alarms, or water **sprinkling** systems or locks on every door, although those things...
by Ron Hevener | Sep 13, 2015 | Stories
A lot of things cross my desk, and this comes in from Ruth Weddle of California. Many of you know Ruth as the dedicated publisher of Our Afghans, but not many realize her incredible personal story. If you are ever lucky enough to find a copy of her novel Zeig Hell,...
