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The First Test

It is easy to say “Hey Honey, let’s walk across the country!” But it is another thing entirely to comprehend the scope of such and undertaking. When Kait and I first began mapping out the walk, all we had were … Continue reading

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Joining the dames and their dogs

On Sunday, November 13, John and I were invited to join Dames and Dogs for their monthly hike.  Usually a women-only group, they allowed John to join us that day on account of his lovely, flowing head of hair (and … Continue reading

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Two healthy dogs

Grace at Lake Erie in July Yesterday, Grace and Max had an appointment with Dr. Mary O’Grady at Barbour Lane Animal Hospital for their annual checkup and vaccinations.  A yearly vet visit is necessary, but this one was particularly important.  … Continue reading

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“Hello, my name is John and I am walking my dog across America…”

We have had a busy couple of weekends!  Last Sunday, we headed to Cherokee Park for the Million Mutt March, hosted by No Kill Louisville.  The day began with a 5k run/walk (dog friendly, of course) and continued into the … Continue reading

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Animal Assisted Therapy at BCTC

Recently, my mom told a good family friend about the walk.  Donna Richardson has known me since I was a young boy, and it was wonderful to reconnect with her and introduce her to Kait.  Our project struck her as … Continue reading

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Come out to the Million Mutt March and Meet Our Team!

This Sunday, October 16th, the Dog Walk America team will have a booth at the Million Mutt March, hosted by No-Kill Louisville.  The event will be held in Louisville, Kentucky at Hogan’s Fountain in Cherokee Park from 8am until 2pm. … Continue reading

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Route Update

This is just a short entry with our most current plans for our route. We have decided to begin in Lewes, Delaware on the American Discovery Trail which will then pass through Washington D.C., cross West Virgina, and take us … Continue reading

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Joy for Jessie

When Kait and I first started taking our dogs on therapy visits, we started at the Ronald McDonald House here in Louisville.  Jessie was one of the first people we met and bonded with.  Along with her ever-supportive parents, Robin … Continue reading

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Grace is famous (but she won’t let it go to her big goofy head)

So, the last few days we noticed a massive increase in our traffic to this site.  We have been contacting companies and organizations, looking for support for the walk (and we’re finding it – more on that later) and we … Continue reading

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Tyler

Tyler quit his job this year to walk across America. He was working as a well-paid corporate lawyer in Chicago, but he wasn’t happy. He decided he would be much happier hiking across the country with his dog, Mabel. He … Continue reading

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