In honor of Memorial Day

Not sure if "happy" is the right word for it, but all the best to you and yours on this Memorial Day. I can't thank them in person, but here's to all the men and women who gave their lives to defend our home, our families, and our way of life. May you all have a wonderful, happy Memorial Day.
From Laura, Chris and Shadow.

Peek-a-boo

Ninety degree weather means lots of water, which means tons of accidents for a puppy who isn't fully housebroken. He may be hiding his head in shame here, but it doesn't take long for perfect angel Shadow to reappear.

I've had him for about six weeks now, and he's definitely starting to become the loyal best buddy I've always imagined. To use a quote I recently came across from Bernard Willliams, "There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." I completely agree.

Shadow Does His Chores

Now a whopping three months old and almost too heavy to be carried down the stairs, Shadow has all but taken over the house. A few days ago he also deemed my deck cleaning job subpar and decided he could do better...   I think he might need the instruction manual though...

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More videos:

Drowsy Shadow

Round and Round 

Hit and Run (don't worry - he's fine, just clumsy)

Singin' in Shadow's Room 

Silver Lab Puppy Meets Kong

Shadow the Silver Lab Comes Home

A day without Shadow is a day...

... without sunshine?... without cuteness? ... without an easy excuse to procrastinate at work?

Sorry for making you go a few extra days without your fix, but it's college graduation season and I was in sunny Boston for the weekend. Chris and Shadow had some male bonding time while I cheered on my family.

But here's a carrot: Check back early tomorrow for Shadow latest blockbuster. He's going for his EGOT, you know...

Drowsy Shadow

Shadow tries to get some shuteye but can't seem to find a comfortable position. I especially like his backwards ear here -- it's like my bed head in the morning ;)

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More videos:

Round and Round 

Hit and Run (don't worry - he's fine, just clumsy)

Singin' in Shadow's Room 

Silver Lab Puppy Meets Kong

Shadow the Silver Lab Comes Home 

Leon Goes Down

This just in:
Leon, Shadow's pet lion with the squeaky stomach and the crinkly behind, has been rendered mute.
"It is sad," said Shadow's caretaker, "but I it was bound to happen sooner or later."
Redirecting attention to the silver Lab's newest acquisition, a red chicken named Sam, she added, "Sam's looking pretty scared right now. I mean, if a lion can't even survive..."

Silver Lab Puppies for Sale

Shadow has four new half-brothers and two new half-sisters who need good, loving homes. They'll be eight weeks old on June 21, the first day of summer! Check out Blue Diamond Breeding if you'd like to take in one of these little guys. It takes some work, but it will absolutely be worth it in every way.