Major / parenting / Pets / Salem

The Perfect Pet

A few nights ago, on the eve on Chuck going out of town, I let out a big sigh, groaned in exhaustion, and jokingly asked, “So which kid are you taking with you tomorrow?” He paused, then answered, “Salem.” Yes, after three months of wrangling a blue tick puppy and nearly ten years of parenting, … Continue reading »

Major / Pets / Salem

The Boss

Salem is the only one with power in this house. He is the boss of us, particularly of Major, and now that the dog has started howling and baying, Salem is having none of it. It all begins with this adorable face: And then he starts this nonsense: Salem is usually napping comfortably until he … Continue reading »