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I get many a kick watching Buzzfeed's interviews with puppies because you can see who is so uncomfortable that the puppies give a quick sniff and walk away and who they cuddle and want to climb on. When they are that young, they are pure instinct, so when they don't like someone, they don't even bother. The awkwardness and the tries crack me up, making me wonder about people. Tom Holland's love for the pups is adorable, and they love him, too.  When I was single, I would watch how my fosters or pets judged my interests and see if they were interested in them. If they ignored them, I knew to pass right away; if they acted put out or the animals stared and refused to engage, I might have to cancel right then and there. I am washing my hair tonight. My animal-loving bastard ex was so charming and affectionate that he won them over and took a genuine interest in my fosters, and I would catch him kissing them and whispering loving things to them. It took me time to figure it...

As the world gears up for the annual clash of faux titans known as the Super Bowl, a different sort of showdown, captures the hearts of millions, offering a cuddly counter-program to the gridiron giants. Welcome to the Puppy Bowl, the furriest, most adorable event of the year, where the only penalties are for excessive cuteness, and the only thing inflated is the audience's heart rate from watching sweet little pups frolicking happily. Imagine, if you will,  a field of dreams where the athletes are just lovable puppies having a great time. These four-legged contenders are the epitome of everything good in this world, all willing toddlers in dog years with boundless energy and an attention span as short as their little legs. They're the kind of players who think nothing of taking an impromptu nap on the 50-yard line or mistaking a teammate's tail for a chew toy. Team Ruff and Team Fluff vie for the coveted "Lombarky" Trophy in this epic canine battle. It's not ...

  I used to watch Victoria Stilwell religiously. I could not wait for an episode to see what owners were doing and if I agreed with her advice. I often learned a tip or two about fostering puppies and making them socialized and well-behaved for training. It was fun to do. For those considering a new puppy or who have a new one, maybe there is a tip there for you. 

Eldred Gregory Peck was born on April 5th, 1916, in La Jolla, California, and died in Los Angeles on June 12th, 2003. He was one of his generation's most dignified, prolific, and acclaimed actors. Undoubtedly, he was a movie star, but more importantly, he was an actor who approached his work as he did his life with integrity and a deep sense of morality. His protagonists often mirrored his sentiments during a time when there was injustice, inequality, and civil unrest. Gregory would spend his life fighting for those exact causes, often risking his career to stand for what was right.  Gregory's childhood was somewhat erratic due to his parent's divorce and the subsequent death of his grandmother, who had been his guardian. He was a college athlete, running track at San Diego Teacher's College. It was here that he discovered theatre and public speaking. After a year, he transferred to the University of California Berkeley as an English/pre-med major but never finished, ha...

Did you know it's the 155th anniversary of Golden Retriever breed? I didn't. The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland threw a family reunion for the breed to celebrate its 155th anniversary. The doggie party took place where the first litter of the puppies was born: Guisachan House in Glen Affric, Scotland. Owners and their pooches came from over 12 countries to lift their leg to mark the occasion. No word if the dogs dug up family grudges, had pissing matches to settle old scores, or if arguments took place over chew toys. The first litter of the adorable breed was born on the grounds in 1868. Golden Retrievers were created by crossing a Yellow Retriever and Tweed Water Retriever (both now extinct), adding some Irish Setter, and a dash of Bloodhound for giggles and grins. Voila! Golden Retrievers. The breed was recognized by the Britain Kennel Club in 1913 and the American Kennel Club in 1925. BTW, did you know a Golden Retriever has never won Best in Show at the Westminster Kenn...

So many Peckerwood residents have adorable pups, photos and videos of pups, stories about pups, or just a pup they would love us to see. Our Manor is an equal-opportunity establishment, and we welcome anything canine you would love to share.