February 2011 Blog Posts (83)

My neighbor was walking my Grandma's bichon-poodle mix yesterday when he was attacked by 4 pit bulls that came charging out of a backyard.  My neighbor tried to get them off Benji and ended up with gashes in her leg.  She feels like the only reason they stopped attacking Benji is because they thought he was dead.  She spent the afternoon in emergency while Benji spent the afternoon in surgery.  When I saw him last night I barely recognized him with no fur, drain tubes everywhere and enough…

So today Duncan's "girlfriend" Lucy is spending the day with us. She's a little Jack Russell. She misses her momma and so insists on staring out the window until her momma gets back. Duncan has decided to stand beside her and give her moral support. I feel so bad. They usually have lovely playdates. Lots of chasing and playing hard to get. So now we've learned that they'll only really play if BOTH of their momma's are present.

Here's a pic of the two lovebirds looking out the…

I thought the title might get your attention!  Don't worry....

So I always walk the dogs during the middle of the day - we still live in the condo and there is a "greenway" (wonderful pedestrian walkway) that goes around the golf course - part of it is by a busy two-lane road.  Last week, we were walking and this big van that said "Animal Control" :( :( passed by and slowed down.  The driver rolled down the window and smiled and said "your dogs are just adorable, can I take…

We attended an all day long dog rescue event on Sunday, February 13th so Judy said she was really too tired to go out to a restaurant for Valentine's Day supper on Monday.  Instead, I bought her some potted tulips (which we will replant in our garden) and cooked her supper.  We sat down to eat in the living room (because we wanted to watch the Westminster Dog Show) and Judy had a glass of wine on the table next to her chair - just at the right height for Holly's tail.  The tail wagged as it…

This is toooo cute!!  I just love his laugh while enjoying all the puppies :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAchiUjdBJw

  Let me tell ya, I'm a Doodle who loves the simple pleasures in life. I have a mom & dad who dote on me each and every day. When I'm hungry I have food brought to me in a beautiful shiny dish and a lovely refreshing water bowl. Every morning as I awaken, I stretch out on my bed, roll over and at least mom or dad rubs my belly and tells me how beautiful I am.  I'm taken out for long wonderful walks along trails in the forest, go for…

A heartfelt thank you to Karen and Jack and all the DRC folks.  Not just for giving "Moses" a loving ending to his life, but for all the dogs you help.  My mother- in- law, who is nearly a saint herself, says that all the loving, giving things, you do for no pay, but just from caring and because they need doing, earn a gold star for your crown in heaven.  Karen and DRC you help those who have no voice, be ready for a crown with lots of stars.  Thanks

Hi there Doodlers! > We have just figured out that Neely has become a picky pee'er!

I had a  suspicion last week when I took him to the dentist, mine. He waited in  the car. Then we went to my mom's apartment for the lunch hour. Then out  to my Grandma's nursing home where we do alot of visiting with all the  residents there as well as gramma. We had to wait awhile for her until  she finished her dinner. > He was out at intervals through out the day. I asked him to go pee on…

Mom asked me to help post some pictures........

So.....here we go.......

This is a favorite of Mom and Dad.........they was getting ready to go Christmas shopping a few months back.....we always sit and watch them when they are getting ready to go…

It's been almost a year now since we got Banjo and in that time he's been our constant companion..traveling, vacationing, etc.   In a few weeks we will need to be away for a couple of nights and won't be able to have Banjo accompany us.   We found a wonderful woman who owns a 30acre horse farm.  Three acres are fenced just for her dogs.  In addition to "doggie daycare" she also will take 2-3 dogs at a time overnite.   The dogs are not kenneled at all and are free to sleep where ever they…

Vern is watching the Grammys with me, while Fudge snoozes beside us. Fudge goes to bed early, so she misses a lot of shows at night. So far, Vern does not like Mick Jagger. He started panting...I think he thought Mick's pants were too tight or maybe Vern was just hot. He seemed to really enjoy Miranda Lambert, but he loves my daughter and she is blond, so maybe it had nothing to do with the music. He wasn't sure about Emimen, but he has heard loud voices and cuss words (especially when I am…

Dear Jack,

I know you can't read literal letters but you have an uncanny way of reading my mind. You know when I feel sad, you come up and lick me in my face (yuck). You know when I need to get my tush up and exercise..you stand by the door for a walk. You know before I do when I am going to get sick. I know you try to warn me. You know when I need a hug. You don't ask anything of me and you don't care if I do everything right.

I could never ever have imagined how much of a…

I finally made it back to Doodle Kisses.....it's so hard to work and keep up on social sites........Today I devoted to being lazy and sitting in my computer chair.....  :)

Ellie and Wheezy are doing great!!! …

I thought this was a cute illustration of training 'sit.'  The pup is is a mini Australian Shepherd and the hand is my granddaughter's.

Today I was so happy to be able to help the DRC (Doodle Rescue Collective) in helping transport a labradoodle named Barley to his foster family.

The morning started out going to Barley's owner's home.  She was such a wonderful lady who rescued Barley from a high kill shelter in MidTN area.  She had him for about 3 months, but she broke her knee and between rehab, etc...she just couldn't keep him.  She was so upset and it really hurt my heart as I loaded up all of his things…

Haven't spent much time on DK lately...have been either traveling or sick.  Please accept my belated thanks for all of the birthday wishes and condolences on the passing of my Daddy.  They were greatly appreciated.

It started at Christmas when we drove north to Minnesota to spend Christmas with my DH's family.  Rua truly is an awesome traveler (already had done the same trip at Thanksgiving), though, I must say it was not easy to try to "potty" her in 1 foot of snow.  We…