The dachshund duo came to Mr. Havelka's room at Anne Arundel Medical Center yesterday, where he was having knee surgery. The talkative Daisy and shy Dixie bought a smile to his face and made his wife, Shirley, remember Myrtle, the dachshund they once owned. And just seeing the dogs made Mrs. Havelka wonder what it would be like to have a dog again.
"We don't have any dogs right now," Mrs. Havelka said, adding that they liked the freedom of leaving home without worrying about the dog. "But whenever I see them...
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Great Idea! - 2009-01-07 20:37:53
Having an animal 'friend' nearby is always a boost to pet loving folks when they're under the weather. Kittens and ferrets always bring a sparkle to a sick room too.
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Great story... - 2009-01-07 16:00:34
...but those are some morbidly obese dachshunds. Please for the sake of their backs, put them on a diet!
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Great story... - 2009-01-07 16:00:34
...but those are some morbidly obese dachshunds. Please for the sake of their backs, put them on a diet!
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Great Idea! - 2009-01-07 20:37:53
Having an animal 'friend' nearby is always a boost to pet loving folks when they're under the weather. Kittens and ferrets always bring a sparkle to a sick room too.
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