As all of you in Blogville know, Moms loves to swim and participate on her local United States Masters Team, the MTSU Blue Wave Raiders. She wants to swim for all of those affected by MS and their families, but especially for one of our closest friends, Linda. Linda is in the advanced stages of MS, and uses a power chair for her mobility. We have watched her battle and struggle with this devastating disease, and we all want to help find a cure for her. Linda has an amazing Rat Terrier Assistance Dog, our furiend, Dixie!! We know how generous and wonderful efurone here in Blogville is. Please consider supporting our Moms in her 100 mile swim!!
Since 2012 is an Olympic year Moms' goal is to swim 100 miles, before the start of the London games on Friday, July 27, 2012. Help her reach her goal and support the fight for MS! Please consider making a donation to our cause!!
Each day, we would like to feature one of our doggie friends in their best Christmas gear. Everyone is welcome to join in. If you would like to participate, please e-mail my Moms your picture at:
moodyrichardson at yahoo dot com
Today's friend is Miss Dixie Doodle.
Miss Dixie is miniature Rat Terrier, and quite the character. She has many costumes and personas hehehe!! Miss Dixie belongs to Auntie Linda and Granny Della, who we LOVE A LOT!! Auntie Linda runs a forum called:
Lovearat.us Come on over and visit us all there!!
Well, I'm officially now a traveling man, oh erm, dog. Moms and Dad got me up early (before my usual piddle break) on Saturday morning. The sent me out to go potty but I was so excited, I just sat by the car and waited. They got the hooman cart loaded and ready to go, and we were off. I sat in Moms' lap, so I could navigate for Dad.
We got nearly to a place Moms calls Chattanooga, and since I had refused to go potty, my legs were crossing. So, I begged Moms and Dad to stop. They had the nicest piddle place at that place and a big water thing that Moms called Nickajack Lake.
Look at me!! I'm waaaay up on the hill!!
We got back in the hooman cart and kept going south. We made a few more piddle stops along the way. Some stops were for Moms and Dad, and some were for me. We finally got to the place called Cordele late in the afternoon. Moms and Dad went to get our crate ready for the night. (Do you believe they have these big buildings full of crates for Moms and Dads and traveling furkids?) The ladies at the desk were REALLY nice. They gave me treats! I really liked our crate. Especially the big comfy, fluffy cover on the bed!!
After a quick nap, we headed my friend Dixie's house and to see her Mom and Grandma, Linda and Della.
This is Mama Linda.
Mama Linda and Dixie.
There were so many great people to visit with. Linda's hooman kid, Jason, was there. He was VERY nice, and I liked for him to pet me.
I also liked Grandma Della VERY much. She gave me supper and treats and a lifesaver the next morning too!
I had never met Dixie before, but I really liked her. We sat and visited on the couch on a great blanket, just for us!!
This is Dixie.
Visiting with Dixie.
We were so tired, later that night, that we decided to catch a quick nap, while everyone else visited.
I was SO sleepy, by the time it was time to go back to the crate.
We all got some sleep, and I was raring to go the next morning, as you can see by this video!
After some breakfast chow, we went back to visit Mama Linda and Grandma Della. We were only there for a little bit, because we had to get back home to my brothers and sisters. We had a nice visit and a long goodbye, and we were back in the hooman cart. I was SO tired by then from my big trip, that I rode in the back seat, where I could stretch out. Eventually I fell asleep.
Before I knew it we were all back home, and my big trip was finished. I was sad, but Moms and Dad said we were going again at Christmas time. Oh boy! I can't wait!
Howdy furfriends and hooman folks! Jack here. I've got such an exciting weekend ahead of me. I'm going with Moms and Dad to see their friends, Linda and Della, in Georgia. I also get to meet Linda's furkid, Dixie.
This is Moms and Dad with their friends Linda and Dixie, last summer.
Here's me and Moms talking to Linda and Dixie and the compooper arranging our big trip!
I love to ride, and I can't wait to meet my new friend. In celebration of the trip, Moms and Dad got me a new name tag last weekend. It rocks!! Moms says to let everyone know because of the trip, posting will be light over the weekend. I'll be back Monday with lots of pictures from my big weekend trip! Woofs and Kisses!
