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The World of Edgar Allan and Poe

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The World of Edgar Allan and Poe is one pet owner’s exploration about adopting pets and learning through experience the challenges AND solutions involved in providing a safe and nurturing home for them.  Enjoy the journey!


Never to suffer would never to have been blessed…

Mary Chico The World of Edgar Allan and Poe December 27, 2016
Never to suffer would never to have been blessed…

It’s been quite a crazy few months. The week before Halloween, I noticed Edgar Allan was limping a little bit one morning. After several veterinarian visits within one week, we were able to rule out Lyme Disease. Edgar’s primary veterinarianRead More

I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat

Mary Chico The World of Edgar Allan and Poe September 1, 2016
I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat

I get tears in my eyes just thinking about if Edgar Allan or Poe ever went missing. These are my children.  I would be lost without them. Microchipping has helped to reunite many lost animals with their owners. A microchipRead More

I have great faith in fools — self-confidence my friends will call it.

Mary Chico The World of Edgar Allan and Poe August 25, 2016
I have great faith in fools — self-confidence my friends will call it.

The first day of school had finally arrived for Edgar Allan. After basically being quarantined for several weeks due to his kennel cough, we finally got the ok to have him around other dogs. I remember being both excited andRead More

That which you mistake for madness is but an over acuteness of the senses

Mary Chico The World of Edgar Allan and Poe August 10, 2016
That which you mistake for madness is but an over acuteness of the senses

A few weeks had passed, Edgar Allan’s kennel cough was gone and his transition into my home continued. As he began to feel better, I noticed more of his playful personality coming out. Edgar Allan had been lethargic from beingRead More

Take this kiss upon the brow…

Mary Chico The World of Edgar Allan and Poe August 3, 2016
Take this kiss upon the brow…

Finally, my very own dog. I couldn’t believe Edgar Allan was really my very own dog to love forever.  That truly was quite a magnificent feeling.  Having fostered Louisa and Seth, I had always kept my emotions a bit guarded. Read More

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