Debbie SafranDec 1, 20212 minWhat Emma's Foundation Did for DingoEven when you know it's a possibility — even when you know it's a probability — it's still devastating to get the news. So, yes, Dingo's...
Debbie SafranAug 22, 20213 minDealing with Loss“I don’t know how you do it,” a friend remarked to me the other day. “It” meaning “welcome another dog into your home.” Or — in the words...
Debbie SafranApr 16, 20214 minDriven By DingoKatie Greyhound was my dog. Or, perhaps more accurately, I was her person. (We all know who was really in charge…) As the story goes, she...
Debbie SafranMar 18, 20212 minWe're Still StandingDon't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did/ [Maybe] looking like a true survivor, [definitely] feeling like a little kid…...
Debbie SafranJan 23, 20215 minThe terrible, horrible, awful day that was December 51, 2020Well. That wasn’t supposed to happen. I get that there are no guarantees in life, but we did our research to avoid this fate. It all...
Debbie SafranJan 8, 20211 minWe Want Your Feedback!We say this a lot, and we mean it each time: Thank you. For many years, we felt that the downtown corridor needed a place for people to...
Debbie SafranJan 3, 20212 minIt's Time to Celebrate Sierra!January is Sierra's month. We know she's a January baby...but we don't know exactly which fateful day is her birthday. So, she's demanded...
Debbie SafranNov 16, 20201 minIt's Birthday Contest Time!Hard to imagine, but Year One is in the books! Yep, it's our birthday and we want to celebrate by giving YOU a gift. But we need to do it...
Debbie SafranNov 11, 20202 minWe're turning 1!When we were getting ready to open Houndstooth, a friend who owns a very successful small business offered this bit of insight: "Your...
Debbie SafranJul 15, 20202 minThey Say It's Your Birthday!I had big plans for Heidi's 13th birthday, but I think she's okay with a quiet celebration.
Debbie SafranJul 4, 20201 minCongratulations to Jackie Allen!Thank you to everyone who entered our Quarantine Contest. The winning photo is...
Debbie SafranJun 9, 20201 minQuarantine ContestSend us a pic of the clever ways you and your dog are entertaining each other, for a chance at a $25 Houndstooth gift certificate.
Debbie SafranMay 17, 20202 minWe're So Excited to See You Again!es! We're opening our doors to the public on Monday, May 18. But...we need to be smart about it. And stay safe. So, we've made a few changes
Debbie SafranMar 23, 20202 minIt's a Brave New (Hopefully Temporary) WorldYes! We're open...sort of. Here's how to get what you want and need from Houndstooth.
Debbie SafranMar 6, 20203 minI Survived a Week Scooping Poop and Wiping Up PeeSome people hit the beach on vacation. I took a week off and headed to Spain to clean dog kennels. And I can't wait to do it again.
Debbie SafranFeb 22, 20202 min...and We're Done! (with Chemo, That Is!)I wanted to make Dylan's last chemo treatment a Big Thing. But...I was tired. And feeling superstitious.
Debbie SafranFeb 6, 20202 minHappy Birthday, Silly Dilly-do! Dylan turns 9 today -- a milestone we didn't know if we'd make a few short months ago...
Debbie SafranJan 4, 20202 minWelcoming the Whookie She zoomies. She runs faster than any dog I’ve ever seen. And then turns on her Saluki Princess Charm. Sierra is truly 50/50 Whippet/Saluki.
Debbie SafranDec 30, 20191 minThe Life of a Lazy Shop DogOne of the things I was most looking forward to, when I opened this shop, was bringing the hounds to Houndstooth.
Debbie SafranDec 1, 20191 minBeing Part of Emma's FamilyWhat Tina built is something I could only dream of accomplishing. She's created an amazing network of volunteers...