April 2010 Blog Posts (109)

A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest.



After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said, "I'm sorry, your duck, Cuddles, has passed away."



The distressed woman wailed, "Are you sure?"



"Yes, I am sure. The duck is dead," replied the vet.



"How can you be so sure?" she protested... "I mean you haven't done any testing on him…

Last night, my youngest was walking Phoebe around our front yard--think super tiny yard with me beside him and Phoebe in her head collar which makes her a super listener..usually). My daughter decided to try to upset my son by racing in front of him...can you imagine what happened next? Phoebe took off after her like a shot and my son tripped and fell letting go of the leash. I remained 'eerily calm' as my DH told me and followed her into the back to see where she was headed while I sent DH…

It seems only yesterday I got the call from our breeder - she said "I am sorry, the litter was smaller than anticipated and we do not have enough males for you". Yes, I was on the list for a male. A few days later, she emailed me asking if I wanted a female - the people ahead of me on the waitlist wanted males only and decided to wait for another litter. I said "ABSOLUTELY YES!", called DH and he said "I secretly wanted a girl!".

Done deal, rest is history. I am in love with…

Wilbur got neutered this past Thursday, and was pretty mopey until Saturday morning (evidently, me making him a bunch of chicken didn't really make up for me having his testicles removed!). We had a pretty normal weekend, with one exception...Wilbur figured out how to break out of the kitchen. To be fair, it is closed with french doors and a few good solid jumps will open it. Wilbs had just not attempted this previously. He's been such a good boy, that I really didn't fret over it too much.…

DK members, Barbara, Lee and Lexi Seidman & I drove last Monday to a kill shelter in Naples, Florida to pick up their first foster for the DRC. Zeke is a 3 year old, 85 lb, aprioct and blond F1 LD. He is the most sweet, loving, quiet, polite, ball obsessed, well trained boy. He comes when called - even in the park! He sits when asked & walks beautifully on the leash. Zeke is not the typical 'silly' Doodle like my Charli, but he is more serious like my Samantha. They actually look…

Spring has officially sprung here in the ATL. Here are some highlights of the good: It is truly gorgeous...bright green grass, flowering trees, and brilliant yellow forsythia (a favorite of mine) everywhere you look. Thirsty Dog Tavern (a bar where you can bring your dog) has at long last opened and I can't wait to take Callie...they will have milkbone hunts and a kibble menu (how cute is that?). The weather has been lovely, and Callie, Wilbur, and I have been going on marathon walks…

Two weeks ago he weighed 52 lbs; on Friday at the vet he weighed in at 56.7 lbs. That is almost 5 pounds in 2 weeks. But he still looks so skinny. You can still see his bony hips, every vertebra and his ribs. Brogan is a talker and leaner. When you scratch him he leans his head into you and groans with pleasure. He loves rough housing with…

Is it my imagination but as soon as I get a Labradoodle...everyone I see has one??? How is that possible??? I pick the most awesomest dog breed mix in the whole wide world....and everyone follows me?? How is that possible...again I ask?? LOL!

I have a few comments: 1. Why is it that when Samson does not eat his food, and I sprinkle it with parmesan cheese, he gobbles it up...and 2. How I love love love the front page picture slide show. I…

The Two Doodles have had a good time at Sunset Beach this week! But Java Joe has been demonstrating some bad behaviors! This will have to be corrected immediately!