Author Archives: Kathy

About Kathy

Perl, MySQL, CGI scripting, web design, graphics following careers as an analytical chemist and educator, then in IT as a database administrator (DBA), programmer, and server administrator. Diagnosed with Mitochondrial Myopathy in 1997.

Small dogs named Atticus

As his fur grows out, Atticus is starting to look more like an Affenpinscher than a Shih Tzu. If you added a bushy curled tail and longer ears to the dog in the Animal Discovery Affenpinscher link above, it could … Continue reading

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Gotcha plus six months

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Hard to believe that it has been six months already. Atticus and I are still getting acquainted and there are still surprises. At first Atticus was afraid to ride in the car. Giving him plenty of good places to go … Continue reading

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strolling in the park in May

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These are photos from my cell phone (quality sacrificed for convenience) taken on May 24, 2012 in the park along the Allegheny River. That was one of Bode’s favorite places, so I introduced Atticus to pass time while my car … Continue reading

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Training your human to fetch

Professor Atticus here with advice. It takes a bit of effort but humans can be trained. A good way to start is with fetch. First you need to try when your human is receptive, i.e. in a playful mood. Bring … Continue reading

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a new companion

I adopted a little dog named Atticus and brought him home a week ago today, ending the longest time I had been without a pet since the mid-1980s. Losing Bode was hard, but I am grateful for the six years … Continue reading

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