Allison Dorsey

Allison has dipped her toes in many employment fields, from working as a scuba diving instructor in Thailand to being a writing tutor for college students. In her spare time, she loves knitting (although she has a problem finishing all the projects she starts), gardening, reading, and painting. Cooking is also a passion of hers. But no matter what she does or where she is in this world, if there is an animal nearby, she is happy. She currently lives in rural Maryland with her husband and three dog-children she brought from Thailand: Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic

Isabel with Manic

Dogs and Children: A Match Made in Heaven

Hi, I’m Allison! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. Countless movies and books pair a child with a dog. And why not? Dogs offer children protection, help them learn about nature, and provide loyal companionship. Children offer dogs, well, maybe not the exact same […]

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The Trio staring.

Turning My Dogs Into Perfect Houseguests Will Never Happen

Hi, I’m Allison! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. I envy people who can bring their dogs anywhere. I read about dog-friendly restaurants and outdoor bars and wish we could hang out there. However, I know what would happen if they saw other dogs:

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Jelly the dog

Would I Be Friends With My Dogs If They Were People? Probably Not

Hi, I’m Allison! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. Dogs have always been seen as the ideal companions for people. While some breeds are mainly used as working dogs, their loyalty and dedication remain unmatched. People who have dogs as pets consider them family

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Manic curled up

Dreaming of Chaos in Full Color: What Happens When Manic Sleeps

Hi, I’m Allison. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. Some people have vivid dreams full of memories, while others’ minds conjure up impossible scenarios involving people they have never met or might not even exist. And some people’s dreams slip from their mental grasp

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Jelly has been known to fake an injury or two...

Is Jelly Injured or Just Being Dramatic? Why She Pretends to Be Hurt

Hi, I’m Allison. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. When you were a kid, did you ever fake an illness to get out of school? Holding the thermometer in a glass of hot water to show a dangerously (and deadly) high temp of 125.4°F

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Manic and my husband

Should I Divorce My Husband Because Manic Loves Him More? Maybe!

Hi, I’m Allison. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. I would not consider myself a jealous person. However, when it comes to my dogs, jealousy oozes from my pores if they seem to favor someone else over me. I desperately wanted to think that

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Manic

Did a Weekend Trip Make My Dogs Think They Were Abandoned? Apparently, Yes!

Hi, I’m Allison. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. The first time I left my dogs at a pet resort, I was riddled with guilt. We had to leave them for three nights while my husband and I went to Ohio for the weekend.

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Manic with Jelly in the background

The Helicopter Tail, Vibrate & Growl, and Smack: How My Dogs Get My Attention

Hi, I’m Allison. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. If you had asked me when I was not a dog owner how dogs get a person’s attention, I would have thought back to the classic Lassie television show. With only a few barks, Lassie

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Pip the Chihuahua

Audacious Side-Eye & Other Subtle Ways That Pip Shows Hate Toward Me

Hi, I’m Allison. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my three mixed-breed dogs from Thailand, Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. Have I ever had trouble bonding with a dog? Yes. My mother has a Chihuahua named Pip. That’s it. That’s the end of this article. Do I really need to expand on things?

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Me with Manic

Introducing the Dogsters: Allison and Jelly, Lorraina & Manic, Her Mixed Breed Dogs From Thailand

Hi! My name is Allison Dorsey, and I am a proud dog mom of three: Jelly, Lorraina, and Manic. All of them are mixed breeds, so I often like to think about what kind of mix they are based on physical features and personality. Note: None of the mixes are scientifically accurate or even possible;

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Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips for Dogs Review 2024: An Expert’s Breakdown

* Use code PETKEEN. What Are ToeGrips? How Do They Work? Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips are natural rubber latex nail grips that help your senior or disabled dog walk around smooth surfaces without slipping. As dogs get older, they may have trouble walking on smooth floors and may slip a bit when standing or walking. This

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