Category Archives: Critters

News and views on Canis lupus familiaris and his buddies throughout the world.

Off to the Vet: Go, Dogs, Go!

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Truth be told, Hank loves going to the vet. Loves it. Why, Hank, why? Why do you love the vet when so many do not? Biscuits, of course. Biscuits. Biscuits. Biscuits! All those delightful biscuits! Here’s Hank’s old vet-visit schtick: … Continue reading →

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Et tu, Bronchi?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

March. Blech. Well, at least that’s over. Even for a notoriously dreary and dreadful month, March was particularly dismal here at the House of Hank, as an epic plague descended upon Hank’s lands. He considered naming this post What Hank … Continue reading →

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What Hank Hearts

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

And of course, YOU. ______________________________________ And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, 
They danced by the light of the moon. —Edward Lear

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Sounds Good

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

_______________________________________ Be obscure clearly. —E.B. White

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Miksang

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Well, Hank’ll be gosh darned. The heck you say! He’s apparently been sort of using an artistic technique all these years. Go figure. Being a dog and whatnot, he tends to see things from a heads-on perspective, a looking-up-and-down perspective, a what-is-this potential … Continue reading →

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Januaryish

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Well, hello everyone! Hank’s been a little quiet in this chilly new year, catching up on sleep and trying not to look too much like a Seattleite in winter (see above). You know, just kicking around, chewing on rocks and … Continue reading →

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2012: Knackered, Tuckered Out & Pooped

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Oh, are Hank’s dogs barking. Hank’s had a heck of a holiday season. The past few weeks have flown by, complete with the feather-rustling and squawks you’d expect from this joint. Hank’s played host to The Troubles, Loosie the galloping … Continue reading →

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Cheesy Poof Night

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

Hank & Cap have been very busy fellows lately, attending lovely events in sparkly, sparkly places, eating delicious food and catching up with friends and family. Such delight! It’s Hank’s favorite season to sneak into posh ladies lounges, collect fancy … Continue reading →

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Rays of Sunshine

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

Wet and cold. Great for the nose of a Labrador, but not so great when you have to live in Seattle without one. Or two. But lo! A small break in the weather arrives and Hank & Cap decide to call … Continue reading →

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A tHanksgiving reCap

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

Such abundant blessings at the House of Hank this year! Hank & Cap hosted a houseful of lovely guests for the holiday, including six—yes, six—equally lovely dogs. As you may imagine, Hank had his paws full so he didn’t capture much … Continue reading →

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Paws Between Storms

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

______________________________________ We could learn to stop when the sun goes down and when the sun comes up. We could learn to listen to the wind; we could learn to notice that it’s raining or snowing or hailing or calm. We … Continue reading →

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What the Dogs Saw

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

_____________________________________ Dog around the block, sniff, Hydrant sniffing, corner, grating, Sniffing, always, starting forward, Backward, dragging, sniffing backward, Leash at taut, leash at dangle, Leash in people’s feet entangle— Sniffing dog, apprised of smellings, Meeting enemies, Loving old acquaintances, sniff, … Continue reading →

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Gone Votin’

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

http://takebacktuesday.good.is/ ____________________________________________ To eat bread without hope is still slowly to starve to death.  —Pearl S. Buck

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Sea Salts

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

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Boo! Hank Goes NaNoWriMo

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

Well, it’s here! It’s officially November and the start of NaNoWriMo, which means the start of Hank’s mission to pen, once again, a 50,000-odd word novel in thirty days. Emphasis on odd, for sure. Hank intends to dig in to his … Continue reading →

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Your word for today is: PLUVIOUS (exclamation)

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

LOCAL LABRADOR WALKS ON WATER ______________________________________ *pluvious, adj. Of, relating to, or characterized by rain; full of or bearing rain or moisture; rainy. Blech. The fall rains have returned.  Which bites, to be honest. Autumn seems determined to arrive with a … Continue reading →

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Captain’s Courageous

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

October has brought its round, orange rump into Seattle and with it continuing sunshine and warmth…such a treat! While Hank would prefer that our summers start in, say— June? He’s not complaining. Speaking of roundly russet rumps, what is Hank doing? He’s so … Continue reading →

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Hank’s Been a Busy Bee!

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

Ouch. It’s more than a just a little offsides to go on and on about flying great white sharks and predatory Chihuahuas then disappear. Sorry about that.  There has been no Carcharodon carcharias/ Canis lupus familiaris horribilus bloodletting lately, but most of you know … Continue reading →

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Shark Week!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Hank began Shark Week celebrations early this year, when he ventured out to the birthday party of a favorite 8-year-old and came back scarred. Bouncy castle, check. Cotton candy machine, check. Face painting, check. One small, deadly Chihuahua. Check? Ruh roh.  But. And. Oh, … Continue reading →

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Whidbey Wonderful

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Hank and friends recently took to the waters off Double Bluff Beach, one of his most favoritest of localish spots. Blue skies, blue seas, and high adventure ensued! The three buddies piled into Hank’s R/V Lab Cruiser and set off aboard … Continue reading →

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