Tag: animals
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Malta’s Cliff-Diving Dog Captures Hearts Around the World
Meet Titti, Malta’s world-famous diving dog! This Jack Russell Terrier and her owner, Carmelo, have perfected the art of synchronized diving.
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From Homeless to Highness: A Reunion with Cocoa the Kitten in Ticino, Switzerland
In this follow-up about our rescued kitten Cocoa, Shawn and I visit new friends and explore their beautiful alpine-meets-Mediterranean region of Ticino, Switzerland.
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Piedmont, Italy: Monferrato’s Slow Food, Wine & Truffles
From vibrant food markets in Asti to joining Brill the truffle-hunting dog, Shawn and I dive into the rich slow food culture of Monferrato, in Piedmont, Italy.
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Gentle Giant: The Touching Tale of a Dog’s Eternal Devotion
At Chippiannock Cemetery, a loyal Newfoundland dog statue watches over the graves of young Eddie and Josie Dimick, who died in 1872. I share the history behind this beloved Rock Island story.
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Homeward Bound: A Homeless Ukrainian Kitten’s Incredible Journey
Travel brings unexpected connection. Rescuing a kitten in Ukraine, Shawn and I travel 1,000 km by train and bus through four countries to get Cocoa to his forever home.
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A Day at the Virginia City Camel & Ostrich Races
Every September, camels, ostriches, and jockeys from around the world converge on Virginia City, Nevada for the former mining town’s International Camel & Ostrich Races. We attended the quirky event last year, and it’s taking place again this weekend for the 54th time.
