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Today I spent the morning with Jack giving him a bath, grooming and nail trimming. He just warms my heart, not usually on grooming days, usually we are so wiped out, that when we are done we go our separate ways and have a rest.

Today I went to visit my friend in the hospital, she had a baby and I am the honorary auntie.... I put it off as long as I could the dreaded going into the baby store.. For me, this tears at my heart more then anything... I can get lost in there for…

This a.m. started off just fine - well, except for getting up at 4:30 a.m. to help DH pack and drive him to the airport.  I fed Rooney about 5:30, he ate just fine, had aready gone poo and pee and he was just running around like a crazy toddler.  The mobile groomer was coming at 9:00 to give Roo a much needed spa day, I was excited - I love it when he is buffed and puffed - so cute.  So I'm thinking this is going to be a good day - till 8:15 when Rooney threw up his breakfast.  I didn't…

Today is Peri's 2nd Birthday!  I can't believe it has been two years since I received an email from the breeder saying "she only had 6 puppies and you will have to wait until the next litter".  I was crushed.  But low and behold, two people ahead of me did not want a girl.  I have to admit, I wanted a male originally.  I decided I liked the parents and didn't care and went with the little girl.  To say I made the right decision is a huge understatement.

Happy Birthday to Lady…

I originally posted this in the Therapy group, but wanted to let everyone know how Lily's first visit went. A little background first. A couple weeks ago we got a call from the coodinator of the pet therapy program we volunteer with about a new reading program at one of our local librarys. She wanted to know if we wanted to be the first dog they have for the kids to read to. We thought Lily would be great at it.

Well this last Saturday was the first time. And we were right. Lily did…

I always say that I find doodles to be so humanlike.  Well, here is another reason why I say that.  Seamus (my almost 2 year old doodle) has recently developed the habit of sulking when he is angry at us...particularly if we won't let him romp outside.  Our dining room was built off of our kitchen and is two steps down from the kitchen.  We also have a backyard exit from the dining…

Many of you know my daughter has a French Bulldog, named Bonzai. This weekend she picked up her new puppy, Jazz. Yes, another French Bulldog.....she does not listen to her mother :) Here is my new grand dog!

Jazz:

Here is Big Brother:…

After 7 months Gavin finally got a trip to the groomer.  I encouraged her to take it short.  Spring is a time of renewal and shedding all that is unnecessary after all.  Plus I figured a summer cut may bring us warmer weather.

Before:

Two and three quarters hours and $40 plus tax (and a really good tip) later:…

Fast weekend, not so many pics, but we had a wonderful time!  

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The wind howls loudly and snow flurries move sideways across my window panes, a fire flickers softly in the fire place. There is no place to go, it's warm and cozy inside, cold and harsh outside, what to do, what to do. Find a good book, cuddle on the sofa with my favorite dood, a scratch of the belly and a rub of the ears and he is putty in my hands. A long winters day you think, no, not winter but the beginnings of spring. Spring conjures up visions of sunshine, greening grass , long walks…

My Girls are all grown up now and I'm so excited to be planning my new puppy which will bring a new dimension to our family life.  I'm at the stage where I have now done all the planning I can and am just waiting for my new Puppy to be born safely.  I have met lots of new friends here and am constatnly thinking back to my own childhood which of course shaped and prepared me for adult life.  Here is another memory that flooded back during the week and one that I hadn't thought of for many…

Nola had her two pups yesterday--both 13 ounces and delivered by C section (vet recommended it, since they seemed big for her dainty 30 pound frame) Mom and pups are doing very well. Two more boys (Lyric had 5 boys)!! The black one has a big white star on his chest. Very cute. Nola is pretty darn cute, too! More later!…

Last night in Yappy Hour I really had a great time getting the chance to talk to new people and getting to know some people better.

As it would turn out for whatever reason many of us on there are people who either ourselves deal with or have some close to us that deal with chronic/terminal or long term disease. I had formed a group about a week or so ago but never said anything. After talking to a few of you I went ahead and mentioned the group. We now have a few members.…

Haley has been “under the weather” with a stomach bug and on two meds for the past four days. It also has been mostly rainy and wet so he has been inside and no play with his favorite ball. This morning we were watching the news on TV when they had a segment on basketball. Haley saw the basket ball and ran to the TV and watched. When the ball was gone he ran to DH and gave him the signal that he had to go outside. DH and I knew what it was all about as he had just gone out to do his business…

So, I think it is safe to say that 99% of our doodles have the occasional zoomie :)

I just don't think other breeds do this as much!  For example, my mom and dad's cairn terrier, Lucy (aka Lucinda the imposter who stays with us from time-to-time), has never zoomed in her life.  Until recently.

Up until now, we have not had a yard. So every Sunday, it's dinner at my parents. The dogs come, Peri plays outside and zooms, figure 8 style, around the back yard. Lucy…

Sitting down to do the taxes this morning...and out of the corner of my eye I see the bird feeder going down....!?!?!

I didn't think the wet and heavy snow that had been falling all morning could do it.......

This guy hung around for quite a while....and Banjo REALLY wanted to go out and play with him....but was entertained watching him from the window.

Guess who WON'T be doing "poop patrol" for a while?!…