I know, I am not supposed to give the dogs new toys when I come home from trips, but I can not help myself. You see, it all started about 18 years ago, when Peanut was little. There were these inexpensive little bean bag animals that you could get for about $5 in a cart in the airport (I mostly traveled out of Washington National, in those days, now called Reagan National). I started buying a bunch at a time and keeping one in my suitcase for when I traveled (which was often), that way I always had a little something for the baby when I got home (I know that is a terrible habit to start for kids -“what did you bring me?”). Who knew that those little bean bags would end up being called “Beanie Babies” and become all the rage for little kids for a while. Anyway, I digress.
I think that is why I give the dogs a new toy when I come home from a trip. It’s called “Mommy Guilt.” But they don’t mind. They just like to play with something new. This trip, it was an orange Wubba-Wet in honor of the blizzard named Nemo (it is a good snow toy but luckily we only got rain).
Post Script: Here are some pictures of Mom trying to get home right before the blizzard on Friday. That is the plane being deiced. The snow was falling about 2″ an hour and had just started. We are glad she made it out of New York.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
DogDaz Zoo 
Will and Eko
February 12, 2013 at 00:16
“Resistance is futile” when it comes to not treating your pup to a new toy. The joy they get out of it is worth it every time. Though, I also try to buy out of the bargain bin because all of Eko’s new friends don’t last very long!
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dogdaz
February 12, 2013 at 07:14
I agree with the bargain bin. The trouble here is that it is 2 dogs on one toy, so the toy has little chance of survival.
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zannyro
February 12, 2013 at 00:19
So glad Mom made it home safe and sound!!!
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dogdaz
February 12, 2013 at 07:13
It would not have been fun strained in 2 different states.
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zannyro
February 12, 2013 at 10:03
no,no,no….not fun…:(
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angelswhisper2011
February 12, 2013 at 02:31
Wow, presents! Thank Dog, your mom is home again 🙂
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dogdaz
February 12, 2013 at 07:12
🙂
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Animalcouriers
February 12, 2013 at 02:47
What’s the ratio to your travels and toy destruction? Do you need to travel more?!
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dogdaz
February 12, 2013 at 07:12
Hehehehe. I will have to work on that formula, but I would say it is very dependent on the toy selection.
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Genevieve Petrillo
February 12, 2013 at 06:13
*gulp* Then I guess it’s Mommy Guilt when I buy Cupcake a new toy every time she gets her nails trimmed at Petco…..
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dogdaz
February 12, 2013 at 07:11
Wow – now that is deep Mommy guilt, but I am sure Cupcake gives you that ‘look,’ that one can not resist.
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Basil
February 12, 2013 at 06:14
Glad your home safe!
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dogdaz
February 12, 2013 at 07:09
Thanks – ME TOO!
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Cathy Fox
February 12, 2013 at 07:39
We love our Wubba’s. Not only are they good to tug, they float. Autumn plays with them in the pool during the summer.
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dogdaz
February 12, 2013 at 07:42
Hard to destroy too, which is really nice. Give Edna a cuddle from us. Hi Autumn. Thanks for stopping by the blog.
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readingwithrhythm
February 12, 2013 at 08:02
And what’s wrong with giving out toys?! And can’t it be for the sheer joy of giving? Good choice too Mom! Those Wubbas are great! Glad Mom is home safe and sound.
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dogdaz
February 12, 2013 at 08:39
Yes – I actually do give for the giving – and they are very happy for the receiving. BOL.
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Vicki Flaherty
February 12, 2013 at 10:33
Gifting is good. Guilt is overrated!
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dogdaz
February 12, 2013 at 10:45
Ha!!! So true
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catfromhell
February 12, 2013 at 11:23
There is NOTHING wrong with new toys – anytime!
Kisses
nellie
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dogdaz
February 12, 2013 at 12:09
Thanks Nellie – the zoo agrees
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Donna
February 12, 2013 at 12:11
Nothing wrong with new toys….and Wubba Kongs are the best! 🙂
This snow is no joke, isn’t it? They are still clearing some of our areas out….glad your mom made it out of here!
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dogdaz
February 12, 2013 at 12:14
Wubba Wubba! Sending you sunshine and dogsafe snow melt. Be safe.
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themisadventuresofmisaki
February 14, 2013 at 07:32
Wubba kongs are great, although mine has sort of lost his head – whoops! Have fun with it.
Glad your mummy made it safely home
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dogdaz
February 14, 2013 at 07:35
Yes we have a pink on that has a similar problem.
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Wag The Dog UK
February 21, 2013 at 04:50
I too always bring back a gift when I leave Maggie at home. I actually really like to do it. I do wish they had a pet shop at the airport!
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dogdaz
February 21, 2013 at 07:27
I see a business opportunity there.
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