Author: Richard Nestoff (Page 7 of 135)

What are you going to do about it?

February 6, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 0 Comments

Sparky is a boss.

When we go on walks, Sparky will occasionally go off in a different direction like he’s got some kind of plan. He just expects me to follow because his idea is better than mine. He is a confident and decisive leader.

Dog Day Afternoon

February 6, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 0 Comments

Sparky and Rusty made peace, and now they can both take an afternoon nap.

My two little pups are settled.

February 5, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 0 Comments

Rocco and Rosco didn’t work out. His name is Rusty.

I picked up Rusty’s crate, and now he’s got more room and Sparky has his crate back.

We have a vet appointment tomorrow for a check up and to schedule his nut job.

Preparing for the new bundle of joy.

February 5, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 1 Comment

I was better prepared for a new dog, but Rocco still surprised me. He is a savage compared to Sparky.

The dog formerly known as Rocco.

February 4, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 0 Comments

His new name is Rapey McHumpster.

When he was settled in, I went into the solarium without Sparky so we could get acquainted. He got up on his hind legs to say hello. I thought he might be one of those fancy dogs who knows how to dance, like Scooby-Doo or Marmaduke. When he grabbed my leg like he was drowning, I knew we weren’t dancing.

Two flavors of beagle

February 4, 2026 / Richard Nestoff / 3 Comments

A few months after Sparky moved in, I took him across the street to meet Carl. They got along well, and he didn’t even mind Sparky taking a shit in his pachysandras. Carl told me that there are short beagles and tall beagles. Like they were different styles of the same breed.

Carl is 96 years-old, and says interesting things, but it may not all be strictly true. I remain skeptical of his thoughts on the medicinal uses of cobwebs and turpentine.