Beaus Perspective: They’re Out There

Jim McCoyBeau's Perspective, Issue 128

W oof! I feel like I need to warn all the other Lake Anna four-leggers—and the two-leggers too—about something that’s been happening here at the lake. It’s kind of scary and exciting at the same time. It always happens at night, when it’s dark outside. That’s when they come out of the woods. They’re four-leggers, but not like me. These …

Beau’s Perspective: What’s the Lowdown

Jim McCoyBeau's Perspective, Issue 127

W oof! As most of my two-legged and four-legged friends know, I swim in my lake every single day. I don’t care if it’s freezing cold or blazing hot—I need my lake time. We call it Beau’s Throws. My routine never changes. In the afternoon I deploy my secret weapon: the stare. I lock eyes with my two-leggers until they …

Beau’s Perspective: Our Secret Power

Jim McCoyBeau's Perspective, The Breeze 126

W oof! Gather around, fellow four-leggers, because I’m about to share some pawsitively valuable wisdom. Trust me, this is going to be good, but first, a little background about me. I just celebrated my seventh birthday—that’s 49 in human years. I’m officially a middle-aged dog, complete with a distinguished gray muzzle to prove it. Getting older isn’t always easy. I’m …

Beau’s Perspective: I Miss Shoe

Jim McCoyBeau's Perspective, The Breeze 125

W oof! Why do my two-leggers always say, “We’ll be right back,” then vanish for what feels like forever? I love a good nap, and the sing-sounds they leave on for me are nice, but after a while, I get really lonely. My mind starts racing: What if they never come back? Who’s gonna toss my ball in the lake …

Beau’s Perspective: I’m in Woof!

Jen BaileyBeau's Perspective, Issue 124

W oof! Something happened recently that I didn’t quite understand. Truth be told, I’m still trying to make sense of it. Anyway, here’s how it all went down. Recently, I’ve been going over to my Uncle Matt’s and Aunt Lisa’s pack-den a lot. They’re two-leggers and treat me like I’m special. They always have treats for me and Aunt Lisa …

Beau’s Perspective: The Red Stick

Jen BaileyBeau's Perspective, The Breeze 123

W oof! I love my toys. I especially like when my toys are all over our pack-den—on the floor, the stairs, the bathroom. Everywhere! Sometimes my two-legged pack-dad steps on one by accident and makes grumpy two-legged pack-dad sounds, but he’s just an old two-legger and I know he’ll get over it.So, I have this one toy I cannot live …

Beau’s Perspective: Dodging Loud Floaties

Jim McCoyBeau's Perspective, Issue 120

W oof! I love to swim in my lake and usually get to go out every day – even when the white stuff is on the ground and the water is super cold. My daily swim starts with a running start and a leap off the dock. Woof, that feels good! Then, my two-leggers throw my favorite toy – my …