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Tristan and crew are giving me the "look" to either finish up my coffee or get a refill and get moving so they can romp around outside in the backyard! We all hope you have a wonderful day, everyone!

Six years ago, my life changed forever when a severely abused dog found his way into my world. He is forever a part of me, his story woven within me, brilliant colors of life lessons and hope etched into my very being. Tristan makes me laugh every single day, gives me strength and during the darkness when the hardships of my life seem just too much to endure, all I have to do is look at his sweet face, and I know by his example, it's just a matter of one small step at a time. I celebrate this sweet boy everyday, but especially today, so thankful he chose me and the schnauzers to love. None of this would be possible without the amazing rescue Recycled Doggies, please consider a donation in honor of Tristan to help them save the dogs that have no voice, no hope and no one to show them love.
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I am back! Some growing pains and leaky parts that have been replaced, but I am on the mend and I have a brand new knee. Let me introduce you to.....

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dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » Mr. Neil Liam Kneeson Noonie, welcome to the family! It’s January 19th and I have received one of the very best gifts this past holiday. I waited patiently all year, for several years actually. Many of you waited with me, watching the struggle in my daily life over the past several months, especially those who I work with at the Opera. The times co-wo...

Hello sweet Dog-lbs friends, it has been quite the adventure over the past few months. Lots of waiting, lots of medical testing, and procedures, and finally I can give you some insight into what has been happening. New blog post is up, you might want to grab a snack and get comfortable, this one is far from short and sweet. Thank you for taking the time to read, and for all the folks who have send notes of support and checking in to see what was happening. Much love- Lori

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dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » Waiting for my real life to begin. The metallic stench permeated my nostrils, chin tucked tightly in place, head pointed downward leading the way into the dark descent of my current situation. After months of anxiety and chaos, the grinding wheels have finally come to a screeching halt. What lies ahead is where this part of the journ...

I have been dreaming of Friday all week long, and it's finally here! Have a great, safe weekend everyone!

An update on...well everything. Finally some answers, some clarity, and soon a plan going forward with my crazy health antics. Thank you so much for all the amazing support and love so far along the way.

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » Under Pressure. Daybreak was just beginning to tiptoe across the glistening dew topped ground as I knelt down away from the others, simply observing what was about to happen. Holding my breath I watched with anticipation as the tiny calf battled with all it’s might to burst into this world, angelic head finally po...

One of the harder posts I have had to write, but it's time.

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » Resurfacing Pt. 2 (The free fall) You should know that I have tried many, many times over the past few days to write this particular blog post. Finding the appropriate words to string together what exactly has happened over the last several months leading to the slow unraveling of me, my health and my life is no small task. Before…

When the unexpected pays you a visit on your birthday. **New post is up. Xx

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » Detour. I think when you lose a parent, especially when you are young it can create a tether to the remaining parent, it certainly has in my case. Maybe it’s because I made a promise to my father right before he passed that I would always take care of her, maybe it’s because my mom is the best person I know...

New blog post is up: Looking forward to telling you all about the last several months I have been away from blogging. Intending to post this yesterday on my birthday as a gift to myself I was swiftly reminded, life is unpredictable, as well as precious as my mother was admitted to the hospital yesterday. It feels good to be back, I have a feeling I am going to need this soft landing spot in the days ahead.

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » Resurfacing. Part I This is a birthday gift to myself. I am writing with no expectations, no filter and my only intention is to reach out and reconnect to this blog and to the people who read it. I have missed you during this hiatus, truth be told. I need this. I need you. We have much to catch up on friends, here we g...

Happy Thursday, everyone! Mom said summer is almost here and I don't know if you can tell by the smile on my face but that makes me very happy!

I am thrilled to share the article from Natural Awakenings Cincinnati featuring Tristan and our story. I am so grateful they have such a passion for animal advocacy! I would like to say a special thank you to the PHODOGRAPHER (my dear friend Carolyn Evans) for making it happen. (And taking the sweet picture of Tristan and I!) Please share with friends if you think that they would enjoy our story. Thank you!

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New blog post is up! This is happening and it's not Grey's Anatomy but it's close. Xx

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » Cuts like a knife. There is a morning routine that happens daily in my world these days. I begrudging give up the warmth of my down comforter and the peacefully snoring schnauzer next to me, as I make my way down the harsh struggle of the staircase. I let the dogs out, grind my coffee beans and invite them to a part…

*New blog post is up! Here is to a new year filled with much love, laughter and amazing adventures for us all.

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » New Year’s Revelation. Year after year I would make the overzealous commitment to start anew once January 2nd came along. Now January 1st was generally a party, dinner or brunch of some kind and I didn’t want to miss out before I began my deal with the devil to not eat anything unhealthy, go to the gym, walk an hour three…

A new year is coming up, and a new doggie to feature! Check out the blog post and fall in love with this sweet gal named Lydia!

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » Lydia Imagine being dumped all alone, sick, and scared. No really close your eyes, and think about a time you were really sick, hurt, and didn’t know what to do. Then think about what it would feel like to be dumped, left all alone on a dark, rural road. That is exactly what happened to our next featured…

Merry Christmas, everyone! Wishing you much, love, laughter, and peace this holiday season!

New blog post is up with an update on Lt. Dan, me and a recap of the best day at the pool yet!

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » I shaved my legs for this? Running late, frantically feeding the dogs, shoving things into my old black gym bag with the broken zipper, as I make sure there is something for my mom to have for lunch when she comes over to let the dogs out later in the day. Trying desperately to remember what I told myself not to forget, that…

This is amazing!

OTR store donates 3K pounds of pet food Volunteers delivered more than 1½ tons of pet food from Pet Wants to a pet food pantry as part of Giving Tuesday

Whatever your day holds Tristan hopes it's amazing in every way! We are so thankful for our Dog-lbs supporters! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

New blog entry is posted with updates galore! I hope everyone has a great weekend!

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » One. The feverishly spinning ball makes its way down the well oiled lane, I try with all my might as desperate flailing arms urge that one lone, stubborn pin to tip over. It rarely happened as a kid, and even less as an adult, but I have always loved bowling. I often went with my Dad as a kid on Wednesd…

***New blog post is up, weigh in up date and a few special words for my later father's birthday.
Have a great day everyone!

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » I see you. I sit here writing this post with game one of the World Series between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals turned on with the sound down, keeping an eye on the score. I am thinking about who my dad might have rooted for, I don’t really have to wonder about it too long because he would alway…

New blog post is up, weigh in results and a lot of love.

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » The Goodbye Girl. I have never been very good at hiding my feelings. Even in my desperation to keep them undercover, they somehow manage to wiggle free, escaping onto the comfort of their perch loud and proud atop my worn and weathered sleeve. This post is about much more than a weigh in, it’s about choices, making m…

Weigh in day results, sweet Lt. Dan update and other ramblings! New blog post is up!

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » Bring me down. I met with a surgeon on Thursday to discuss my ongoing Achilles tendon trouble and sadly my pipe dream of a quick in, quick out, back on your feet in a few days surgery was blow right out of the water by news that the surgery is a little more involved. They will detach my Achilles tendon, cut out th…

Update on Lt. Dan! From Recycled Doggies! This poor fella is going to need some pretty big surgeries coming up and we all know it's going to take some big funds to see Lt. Dan through this ordeal. Remember all the donations for the Dog-lbs project will go straight to Lt. Dan's care.

Lieutenant Dan Needs His Legs Fixed! Last week we welcomed Lieutenant Dan to Recycled Doggies! He's a 1 year, 5-7 pound terrier mix whose life up til now apparently hasn't been so good. Lt Dan was brought to a local shelter with two broken femurs. The shelter suspects abuse was the cause of Lieutenant Dan's injuries. The shelter...

Weigh in day has arrived! Also, a very exciting introduction in the new blog post...check it out!

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » Lieutenant Dan One of my favorite things about Recycled Doggies (and there are many!) is that they give hope to the hopeless, and so often they take in the dogs no one else can or will. This was certainly true with Tristan, make no mistake about it, Tristan would have been put down without Recycled Doggies. Last…

It's time to share with you what is planned for the next year! I am so excited to start this next chapter. Please take a moment to share this link with friends, ask them to "like" the dog-lbs page, and follow along! Here is to a great year for us all, with lots of support in the efforts to help some very sweet rescue dogs!

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » The kneed to look forward. When I was a kid my Dad would play checkers with me. My eight year old brain would stare for what seemed like an eternity trying to figure out the perfect move to victoriously win the game. Marty Brennaman would be announcing the Reds game while I sat on the olive s**g carpet of the living room flo…

Hello! It's been awhile friends, but exciting stuff is happening and I will be announcing a new challenge and adventure very soon! I am really excited, and hope you will want to hang around for it. Here is a new blog post to get us all caught up.

dog-lbs | saving dogs one pound at a time… » Blog Archive » Next. “The first place we lose the battle is in our own thinking. If you think it’s permanent then it’s permanent. If you think you’ve reached your limits then you have. If you think you’ll never get well then you won’t. You have to change your thinking. You need to see everything that’s holding you back,…

Tristan hopes your day is beautiful! He is enjoying a little sunshine, while basking in the joy of lounging around!

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