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An Evening With Allen

May 6, 2020 By JessD

Allen has been feeling a bit left out since the baby’s been born. So we decided to interview him to see how he’s doing and answer some of your…

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Today Allen is sharing what a day in the life of a dog is like. It's a great reminder to enjoy and be grateful for the simple things in life.

A Reminder to Enjoy the Simple Things in Life: A Day in the Life of Allen

October 18, 2018 By JessD

Dear Diary, Today I want to talk to you about what I do each day because you know, it can be pretty exciting. ☺ After sleeping all night on…

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Allen’s 10 Favourite Things

February 16, 2018 By JessD

Dear Diary, Today I want share a few of my favourite things. Mom would only let me choose 10 so it was really hard… I just love everything! Nonetheless,…

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The Sock of Death - Allen ate a sock that ended him up in the hospital needing 3 surgeries. Learn what his experience was like and how it turned out to be a happy ending.

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The Sock of Shame Returns

October 22, 2017 By JessD

A continuation of Allen’s previous entry: The Sock of Shame Thursday, September 21st, 2017 Dear Diary, Today I decided to eat a sock and a pair of mom’s underwear. …

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Allen’s Online Dating Profile

July 26, 2017 By JessD

Dear Diary, Today I’ve decided to create an online dating profile. I feel like I’m now old enough to date and heard it was a great way to meet…

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The Mother’s Day Incident

May 25, 2017 By JessD

Dear diary, Today is Mother’s Day and mom is going out for brunch with grandma Patterson in Peterborough. I don’t get to go so I am in auntie Jen’s…

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The Sock of Shame

February 10, 2017 By JessD

Dear Diary, Today I did bad. Mom and Dad left me in the house alone again while they went for a really long car ride without me. I got…

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We’re Dropping Dad Off at the Park Without Me!!!??

January 5, 2017 By JessD

[Prelude: Mike, my husband and Allen’s father, works at a hospital which is close to a dog park that we take him to sometimes.] Dear Diary, Today Mom…

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