ABOUT US

Becky, Cameo, Charm, Flash, and Levi

Becky Baxter:

Job: Part-time dog trainer. Investment Properties (new construction, rehab, rentals)

Education: Has a BS in Biology with a focus on genetics.

Social Life: Fraternizing with other dog people as well as the occasional Doctor dinner her husband makes her attend.

Hobbies: Breeding/Showing dogs. Collecting Sci-Fi and Fantasy books, watching Sci-Fi/Action movies or Star Trek on TV. Traveling (with a book on tape!!). Horseback Riding, Hiking/Backpacking, and SAR (Search and Rescue, with our Standard Poodles), Online Computer Gaming (EQ, WoW, etc)

Keith Baxter:

Job: Family Practice/Internal Medicine Doc for the Army.

Education: Has his MD.

Social Life: Work related social activities.

Hobbies: Online Computer Gaming (EQ, WoW, etc). He also helps out with the dogs when he is not playing on the computer!! Star Trek, Stargate SG1, and Action Movies are also a weakness. Enjoys Hiking/Backpacking, Tennis, Golf, Horseback riding, running, and Racquetball.

Just a Dog

From time to time people tell me, "Lighten up, it's just a dog," or,"That's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent or the costs involved for "just a dog."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."

Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and, in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog", then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend", "just a sunrise", or "just a promise".

"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.

"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person.

Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

So for me, and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile.... because they "just don't understand."

- Anonymous