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One Little Black Cat Celebrates Being a Black Cat
One Little Black Cat Celebrates Being a Black Cat
A discussion among three pets – Zoey, Buddy and Cooper
Patricia Timmermans
Oct 27
When a Guide Dog Makes the Decision
When a Guide Dog Makes the Decision
How could I learn to trust the dog in a predicament? I barely trust my best friend
Patricia Timmermans
Oct 5
Guide Dog Wins Award for Cutest Attendee
Guide Dog Wins Award for Cutest Attendee
The story, as told by the dog — Cooper, after a milestone celebration
Patricia Timmermans
Sep 10
The Dog’s Opinion on Company
The Dog’s Opinion on Company
No one asked if I, the dog, was in the mood for company
Patricia Timmermans
Aug 19
TinderWolves or Plenty of Dogs?
TinderWolves or Plenty of Dogs?
Cooper makes his profile on a dating site for mature dogs
Patricia Timmermans
Aug 11
What Happens to Guide Dogs Who Don’t Make the Cut
What Happens to Guide Dogs Who Don’t Make the Cut
Is it true that some dogs who start training don’t make it?
Patricia Timmermans
Jul 11
The Dog’s Views on Bacon in the Air Fryer
The Dog’s Views on Bacon in the Air Fryer
Cooper recommends cooking it the old-fashioned way
Patricia Timmermans
Jul 4
Angry Birds: The Blue Jay Family That Picked Up and Left
Angry Birds: The Blue Jay Family That Picked Up and Left
The dog’s opinion on why humans need to chill
Patricia Timmermans
Jun 30
The Dog’s Thoughts on Children Wielding Garden Hoses
The Dog’s Thoughts on Children Wielding Garden Hoses
Diary entry for June 5th
Patricia Timmermans
Jun 6
Then and Now: How a Guide Dog Changed My Life
Then and Now: How a Guide Dog Changed My Life
And enabled me to take back what I was slowly losing
Patricia Timmermans
Jun 4
What Happens To a Guide Dog After He Retires?
What Happens To a Guide Dog After He Retires?
And how long do guide dogs usually work?
Patricia Timmermans
Jun 3
Have You Ever Gotten Lost With Your Guide Dog?
Have You Ever Gotten Lost With Your Guide Dog?
I might have stepped on the south train when I should have gone north
Patricia Timmermans
Jun 1
Does Anything Good Ever Come in a Memo?
Does Anything Good Ever Come in a Memo?
The dog overhears a message sent to the humans
Patricia Timmermans
May 21
How Fake Guide Dogs Pose a Threat to Legit Ones
How Fake Guide Dogs Pose a Threat to Legit Ones
And isn’t it illegal to represent a pet as a service dog or guide dog?
Patricia Timmermans
May 10
He Sticks to the Route — Except When I’m Daydreaming
He Sticks to the Route — Except When I’m Daydreaming
I appreciate my bright and loving boy for a few reasons:
Patricia Timmermans
Apr 24
On National Walk Around Things Day – Let’s Talk Guide Dogs
On National Walk Around Things Day – Let’s Talk Guide Dogs
Seems fitting
Patricia Timmermans
Apr 4
Cooper’s Easter Quiz for Dogs
Cooper’s Easter Quiz for Dogs
It’s real quick, just four questions, and here’s the best part — there’s a participation trophy 🏆
Patricia Timmermans
Mar 29
Things Your Future Puppy Needs You to Know
Things Your Future Puppy Needs You to Know
It might be love at first sight but remember — puppies are for life
Patricia Timmermans
Mar 24
Cooper Plans an OnlyFans for Dogs
Cooper Plans an OnlyFans for Dogs
As told by the dog
Patricia Timmermans
Mar 22
National Dog Biscuit Day?
National Dog Biscuit Day?
Yes, there’s a day for everything and this one’s for the dogs
Patricia Timmermans
Feb 23
The Golden Retriever of My Dreams — or Bacon?
The Golden Retriever of My Dreams — or Bacon?
As told totally by Guide Dog Cooper, to his diary
Patricia Timmermans
Feb 3
Cooper on the Dating Site For Dogs
Cooper on the Dating Site For Dogs
There’s TinderWolves, and Plenty of Dogs…
Patricia Timmermans
Jan 25
Do Guide Dogs Work in Extreme Cold?
Do Guide Dogs Work in Extreme Cold?
I get asked this question when it gets down into the minus-ridiculous range
Patricia Timmermans
Jan 12
What Dogs Want To Do On Their Birthdays
What Dogs Want To Do On Their Birthdays
Cooper turns 8 this month — and he has a moment of self-reflection
Patricia Timmermans
Jan 11
Why Cooper and the Cats Don’t Make Resolutions
Why Cooper and the Cats Don’t Make Resolutions
As told by Guide Dog Cooper
Patricia Timmermans
Dec 31, 2023
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