June 2010 Blog Posts (68)

He's been here almost a year now. Despite what seemed like an endless period of potty training, it's been good. (note: We actually discovered our other dog WASN'T potty trained in this process and she was a bigger problem than he was...) He's come into his own in the last few months, turning from a skinny teenager to a "buff dude" (as my daughter refers to him). He is SO affectionate and loving, yet the bark when he sees or hears something not quite to his liking is pretty scary. (Great for…

This is from PETA, it gives you some really great ideas about what to do when you see a dog in a car and it's to hot. There are also printable fliers that you can put on car windows.

http://http://www.peta.org/actioncenter/too-hot-for-spot-ty.asp?fbsc=1

This is a video from Simon Cowell.... be prepared if you watch past the part about dogs being left in hot cars its very…

I am totally in love with my Labradoodle Phoebe. It was a firm decision to, someday, get another one. With the growing number of pets in shelters I felt it would be politically correct to try a rescue. If it were meant to be I would find a labradoodle pup to keep Phoebe company. If not, I look to the breeders.

And then…

Hi guys! It's me Whopper. Thanks for all the well-wishes. I'm hanging in there but definitely in pain and don't really have much energy. I don't know what got into me Friday night...I've never eaten (or should I say swallowed) anything I wasn't supposed to but I think that thing called a brillo pad must have somehow confused me. I woke up not feeling well and my mom and dad knew that something wasn't right. I didn't want to drink or eat anything. I just wanted whatever was stuck inside of me…

I'm sure it comes as no surprise to any of you that I think Callie is the greatest thing since sliced bread. One of the reasons is her "go with the flow" attitude.

Yesterday, we had quite a day planned...early morning walk, haircut (for me - Callie got groomed on Friday but she is a welcome guest at my salon), tennis match, then we were both invited over to a friend's house to visit (me with their new baby, Callie with their dogs). Callie was a dream through the whole thing.…

Hi Doods...

Just got back from my morning walk with my human mom and I just had to take some time to blog about my experiences yesterday - because it was an AWESOME day....

Saturday morning I learned that my mom had arranged a doodle romp for me and 3 other doodles in our back yard. We are all puppies - I was actually the oldest at 7 months, and most of us hadn't ever been to a dog park, so we romped in MY backyard. It was so much fun... my friend Malu was there…

Slightly off topic, but recent posts have made me want to share the following.

The month of May was an interesting month for me. Let's just say I have not been a happy camper due to:

1. flooding and destruction of many of my friends' home in Nashville area

2. sister (my very best friend) moved to Dallas

3. I have been planning 5 million baby showers for all of my friends (told DH I wanted another doodle and no kids - lol)

4. DH losing his contract…

I picked up yet another stray dog yesterday on my morning hike with the doods - I think this will be the 6th or 7th loose dog I have had to bring home in the past couple of years. This one was wearing a collar, but - of course - no tag. Took him to the local vet who scanned for chip - nothing. Brought him back home, gave him water and food. Started the usual process of creating flyers, posting ads on Craigslist, emailing everyone I know locally, calling the shelters etc etc. Well, the owner…

What an incredibly touching story, get the kleenex out!!





http://www.peoplepets.com/news/dogs/homeless-man-rescues-dog-dumped-in-6-foot-oil-pit/1?xid=email-peoplepetsdailytreat-20100603-289969…

I took Lilly to get groomed today and came back with only half of my dog!!!! I asked the groomer for a summer cut, you would think she would of left some hair on her face and head (she looks like a flat head) she keeps cards on how she cuts her each time I go...I want my doodle back!!! I know, I know, she will grow back but I just needed to vent a little.. On the other hand, Lilly loves it she was sooo hot before.

Here is a before:

and…