I was VERY disappointed when Moms got home tonight. Instead of sitting down and playing with us, she started gathering newspapers and taking the pointy, cutty things out of the drawers in the food room. Then, she brought in these two HUGE orange balls. Moms says that they're called pumpkins. Anyway while she ignored us, she cut holes in the tops of them and scooped a lot of goopy looking stuff out. After she finished that, she started cutting holes in the sides. I think Mom must be tired or crazy or both!! When she finished she said they were jack-o-lanterns for tomorrow night. She said that one was a Chi Wa Wa, and that the other one was a Dak sund. Moms said that we should be proud, because she carved dog pumpkins. She took pictures with her i phoney, and now she's forcing me to post the pictures here. So, if you, my fur friends, will just humor her for me. I'm ready for some attention NOW!!!
Here's her Chi Wa Wa (Whaddya think Chi friends?)
Here's her Dak Sund (Whaddya think Doxie friends?)
Sheesh! She wants me to tell everyone that there will be more detail in tomorrow's pictures, when she uses the "real" camera! Now Moms, how 'bout that belly rub?!Night night everyone!!
It seems that our friend, Dory, could have used this article from the ASPCA.
If the Shoe Doesn’t Fit: Halloween Costume Tips for Your Furry Friends
Even though our fur kids can look smashing in a pumpkin or pirate costume specifically made for their four-legged frames, many pets can have adverse reactions to a constrictive outfit or its irritating materials. Remember, pet parents, animals are most comfortable hanging out in their birthday suits. But in the spirit of all that’s ghoulish, the ASPCA offers some helpful costume tips to keep you and your pet singing “trick-or-treat!” all the way to November 1.
Sorry we're so late posting on our blog. Moms hasn't felt well today and took the day off from work. Since she doesn't feel like helping for long, here are some more fun Howloween pictures.
As you guys know, we have a LARGE family. Moms and Dad are believers in animal adoption and choose to give LOTS of animals a forever home. So, I thought I'd introduce you to my doggie brothers and sisters. I'll concentrate on the kitties tomorrow. So here goes:
This is my sister Shiloh. Shiloh is 10 years old. She's been with Moms and Dad for 7 years. They adopted her from our local shelter. Shiloh is a Jack Russell/Dachshund mix.
Next is my sister Fergie. Fergie is 7 years old. She's been with Moms and Dad for 4 years. She was adopted from the same shelter. She is a Red Heeler/Shepherd mix.
This is my sister, Trixie. For years, Moms and Dad referred to her as the "spare dog". She was a neighbor's dog, that for some reason, decided one day that she wanted to stay at our house. Her pawrents didn't care and let her stay with us. About a year ago, they moved off, and Trixie was left behind. So, she's a full fledged member of the family now. Trixie is probably around 11 years old. She's a Pomeranian mix.
We also have a new sister, Daisy. Moms and Dad refer to Daisy as the "Grumpy Old Lady Dog". Daisy is nearly 13, and she likes to grumble about things. She originally came as a foster, but Moms and Dad decided to let her live the rest of her life with us. Daisy is a Rat Terrier.
Of course, you guys know Jack. Jack came with Daisy to live at our house. He was originally just supposed to be a foster too, but he and Dad REALLY like each other, so he got to stay and live with us. Jack is 9 years old, and he is a Rat Terrier too.
Here's a group picture of us. This was made, before Jack and Daisy came to live with us.
Left to Right:
Molly, Shiloh, Fergie, Shingo, Indiana, and Moms.
Trixie was outside running around.
So that's all of our doggie brothers and sisters. Tomorrow we'll start on our kitty brothers and sisters. WHEW!! Moms and Dad sure are busy!
Moms and Dad took us to our across the street neighbor's house today to play. They have a REALLY nice, fenced backyard and invited us to come and play whenever we want. All of us went, except for our sister, Shiloh. There we all were, all 7 of us, romping around. Molly managed to squeeze under the fence and escape!! We all thought it was funny to watch Dad heave himself over the fence to make sure she didn't wander off. After that Moms guarded the gap in the gate, and Dad watched the back fence, so we didn't sneek off. We can go back tomorrow afternoon, if it's not too rainy. If it is, we'll have to wait until the next day. We've all got our paws crossed for no rain tomorrow!!! We want to play!!!
I've been very lucky this week. Moms and I have been able to walk every day!! I also really like walking a longer distance. In addition to the horses I met earlier in the week, I've met a new walking buddy. We decided to walk a different street home than normal, and I met this furfriend on the way.
He's walked with us all week to the end of his yard. We kind of like to play, while we walk. I don't know his name yet, but I'll find out soon. Here's some video Moms took of us yesterday.
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Yesterday, the weather was nice so Moms took me for a nice, long walk. We walked all over the neighborhood so I could check the peemail. After a little while, Moms took me over to the park that is across the big road full of hooman carts. It's a nice park, with LOTS of peemail there! On the back side of the park, there's a BIG pasture. It had several of the biggest dogs that I've EVER SEEN!!! They were even bigger than my sister Fergie! Moms told me those weren't dogs. She said that they were horses. I just had to stop and stare at them for a good while.
Then when I got brave enough (still not really sure about those big dogs), I decided to have a talk with the one that came up to the fence. Moms got some video of our little talk.
I had a GREAT time on my walk yesterday. I hope it doesn't rain this afternoon. I'm ready to go have a talk with those big dogs again!
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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!
