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Meet Dharma

Dharma was my first dog to have when I moved out on my own. She was born in May of 1997, and I rescued her from the Springfield, MA MSPCA when she was 4 months old. Her name was Butterscotch in the shelter, but we were just getting into the yoga way of life and renamed her Dharma - Hindi for "that which sustains the universe." Our sweet Dharma lived a full 14.5 years. She had a bum knee, she was going blind, she was almost totally deaf, and she was covered in all sorts of benign lumps. But she was still happy until the end and we still loved her.

Dharma aka

Narni
Nibbles
Snibbles
Snarni
Dharmi

Dharma the Old Lady

Dharma the Stafforshire Terrier

Dharma is part American Staffordshire Terrier (see Difference between APBTs and AmStaffs) and part lab. It's a terrific mix. The AmStaffs are often referred to as "nanny dogs" because they are excellent with children. And Dharma just loves kids.

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Dharma the Food Hog

Only the Best Food for Dharma

I figure it's a lot cheaper to spend the money on the front end to maintain her health than shelling out mucho dinero to the vet. And it has seemed to have worked. At 13, she has her normal aging issues but nothing acute.

We also feed her lots of fresh fruits and veggies. She loves 'em! Broccoli stalks are her favorite, as well as melon rinds. Keep in mind Dangerous Foods Your Dog Should Avoid.

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Dharma the Sleepy Head

American Staffordshire Terriers Calendar

American Staffordshire Terriers 2011 Square 12X12

by: BrownTrout Publishers Inc

Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)

An American Staffordshire Terrier named Stubby rose to the rank of sergeant and was the most decorated dog of World War I. The sturdy and reliable Am-Staff is a cheerful, friendly, and affectionate breed. Confident and intelligent, these dogs make superb guardians and devoted companions. Honor the courageous American Staffordshire Terrier with this wall calendar.

Dharma Loved Snow

Everlasting Treat Ball

Dharma's favorite treat toy

Dharma was a chewer. And she could chew through anything. These balls were so durable and kept her entertained for hours. As a matter of fact, she never ripped one.

Everlasting Treat Ball Medium

Amazon Price: $13.79 (as of 05/31/2012)

Provide hours of interactive chewing fun for your dog with the Everlasting Treat Ball. Made of soft, yet durable puncture resistant materials, it will hold up to even tough chewers, and the unique design allows it to wobble and roll erratically. It's great to use for preventing destructive boredom behaviors or to simply keep your dog happily occupied. The original Everlasting Treat Ball%u2122 comes with two Chicken flavored Everlasting Treats.

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Geriatric Dog Care

What do you think about Dharma?

Stop by her "brother's" page, too: Liam.

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TransplantedSoul Apr 29, 2012 @ 10:14 am | delete

Dharma looks wonderful. I have two dogs, Marvin rescued from Katrina, and Chester, who looks a bit like a pitbull without the "jaw" - he's a boxer-husky mix. They are profiled here: http://www.squidoo.com/american-adoption

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genglo Sep 28, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete

She's beautiful! I love the snow photo. We have very old girls here, too. I understand. Hoping for the best for her.

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skiesgreen Apr 4, 2011 @ 10:33 pm | delete

Hi Dharma, That's a great life you have there. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Angel blessings for Dogs on Squidoo.

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Yourshowman Dec 8, 2010 @ 9:25 am | delete

Hi dharma

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cooldiet Oct 26, 2010 @ 2:46 am | delete

Beautiful! Love this lens!

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RealNerd Sep 29, 2010 @ 4:51 pm | delete

Fantastic lens! Thanks for sharing!

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MeganCasey Sep 29, 2010 @ 1:02 pm | delete

Your photos are simply incredible. And I love that you made a page for Liam too, and linked them together. So smart as always :)