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Day 65 — Another Day with a Babysitter

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Galen

Both yesterday and today, Aurora and the pack were taken care of midday by their friend Tony as I continued to sit in a jury pool at the Hall of Justice from 9 – 4:30. This schedule made for hectic … Continue reading →

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Day 64 — Expanding Her Territory

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Galen

Aurora’s adventure today was deciding that the back yard — all of it — is part of her domain. She’s been pretty bold for a while about wandering all over the bricks and going back to the lemon tree to … Continue reading →

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Day 62 — Home Life

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Galen

After yesterday’s visits and excitement, this Saturday was a low-key, at-home affair. The camera didn’t get taken out until almost dinner time. I recorded Aurora’s source of chronic puzzlement: how to operate the stairs! Then I asked Geoffrey to pose … Continue reading →

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Day 60 — Early Childhood Training

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Galen

There are a few things puppies have to learn at an early age. Aurora isn’t housetrained and cannot do any tricks, but we have taught her some behaviors for social and safety reasons. Puppies need to be held stomach up, … Continue reading →

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Day 59 — Kitchen Confidential

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Galen

Aurora’s favorite spot for napping has definitely moved from the whelping box to the adult pack’s den in the hide-a-pet underneath the butcher block. This photo above, taken by Geoffrey on his iPhone, shows Aurora nestled in the den. The … Continue reading →

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