Part of my beagle’s bucket list was to take a short road trip. We chose Minneapolis because it is a short enough drive (about 6.5 hours – stop at the approximate midpoint in Des Moines for Zombie Burger) to do by myself from Kansas City, the weather is unbelievable in the summertime, and the city is remarkably dog-friendly. The dogs and I were not disappointed! Here were some of the highlights from our visits to one…
Ford’s Story My 12-year-old beagle, Ford, has malignant canine lymphoma. Sitting in my car in my driveway after hanging up with the veterinarian, I wept. Ford is my love, my heart. I wasn’t ready for this devastating prognosis. The day I found out Ford had cancer was the day I graduated from my two-year Masters degree program. I was wracked with guilt for having neglected my dogs during that time – every time I brushed them…