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10.16.12 Cupcakes for DogDaz

16 Oct

Misaki

What a SWEET week.

It is with great pride that DogDaz accepts the Cupcake of our dreams from Misaki, the wonderdog of The Misadventures of Misaki.  Misaki is an Alaskan Malamute who lives in the UK with her Mommy and Daddy. We are not sure how she got all the way from Alaska (USA) to England, but with all her adventures, maybe one day we will find out.  Do go to her blog and thank her for us.

This Super Sweet Blogging Award makes our mouth water and we are sure that these Gluten-free/Dairy-free confections are just perfect for Mommy (virtual treats are always allergy free and wonderful to imagine). 

Clowie

Then a few  days later our friend Clowie, a Pyrenean Mountain Dog (frequently mistaken for a Polar Bear) honored us with another confection: the One Sweet Blog Award.  Clowie is the absolutely amazing white giant who has the greatest adventures with her Bipeds (humans).  She was born in England but moved to Spain and spends lots of time in the mountains that her breed is named after.

Luckily, there are no requirements for the One Sweet Blog Award other than linking back to the person who gave it to you (THANK YOU CLOWIE), but here are the rules for the Super Sweet Award   

1. Give credit to the person who chose to nominate you: Thank you so much Misaki, this was one of the sweetest awards we ever received.

2. Answer the ‘Super Sweet’ questions. See below

3. Nominate a “Baker’s Dozen (13) blogs.

Super Sweet Questions:

1. Cookies or Cake? It is definitely Cookies around her.  People cookies and Dog cookies every night before bed.

2. Chocolate or Vanilla? Though chocolate is a very nice flavor, and a great sauce over ice cream, we love vanilla.  Vanilla beans, vanilla syrup, we love vanilla!

3.  What is your favorite sweet treat?  Now this is hard.  I used to love M&M candies, plain or peanut.  Pretty much anything M&M.  But I am not allowed to eat them anymore.  So, I would say my favorite sweet treat now a days is a Tofutti’s Marry Me ice cream bar. “Find full-bodied vanilla made with organic sugar partnered with rich, deep organic chocolate coating.”

4.  When do you crave sweet things the most? I always want cookies when I am having my evening tea, but I crave sweets the most when I am stressed (who doesn’t?)

5. If you had a sweet nickname, what would it be?  I call Lulu ‘Brownie,’ because she has this beautiful dark brown black coat.  Sofie is my ‘Gummy Bear,’ because she is so chubby cute you want to squeeze her. 

Now to name the BAKER’S DOZEN NOMINEES:

I am going to start with a food fight and throw the cupcake at

(1) Clowie and the Sweet award at (2) Misaki – because you both are sooooooooooo sweet.
(3) whatimeant2say
(4) 400daystil40
(5) bumpyroadtobubba
(6) Cupcake Speaks
(7) The (mis)Adventures of Sage
(8) Misty Shores Chesapeakes
(9) Long Life Cats & Dogs
(10) My Three Moogies
(11) RumpyDog
(12) Savannah’s Paw Tracks
(13) jmgoyder

FOOD FIGHT!!!!!!!!!! Choose your confection and start throwing.

Late Breaking News:  Our new friend Savannah’s Paw Tracks threw a One Sweet Blog Award at us today at the same time as we were posting.  I love a food fight!!!  Thanks

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on October 16, 2012 in Dogs

 

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10.15.12 Nine/Sofie Dialogue

15 Oct

Nine, the mischief cat says: “I miss Peanut, more than anyone.  I don’t know why Mommy gets to go see her but I don’t?  Just because someone said that cats don’t like to ride in cars for hours and hours with no potty break and no food, does not mean that a big strong boy like me could not endure it.  So next time Mommy, forget about the dogs whining to come with you and take me instead.  I really will be a good boy.  I promise.”

Sofie, the whiner dog says: “Oh really Nine, you are just so full of yourself.  Dogs are much better travelers.  We know how to stick our noses out the windows and stay in the seat until Mommy tells us we can get out.  Can you do that?”

Nine says: “You have a point Sofie.  But if you part your hair differently, no one will notice. MEEEEOOOOOWWWW”

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on October 15, 2012 in Cats, Dogs

 

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10.14.12 No Fair!

14 Oct

Peanut & Squash
Halloween 2006

Sofie Bear, the whiner, in her whiniest voice says: “Mommy has gone up north to visit Peanut at college for Parent’s Weekend.  This is really not fair!  We know that she used to bring Squash E Bear on long trips with her wherever she went.  He even would go into the classroom with her when she picked Peanut up at school.  Why doesn’t she take us?  We found this picture in the animal file of Peanut and Squash at Halloween 2006.  It looks like Peanut even shared her candy with him.  This is just wrong!  Mommy should take us everywhere she goes.  Lulu, don’t you think Mommy should take us on trips?”

Louise, the shy says: “But SoSo, that means riding in the giant metal box for hours and hours.  You hate the car.  You cry all the time and sometimes you even get sick.”

Sofie: “Well, it’s still not fair!  The least she can do is give us some candy.”

…  to be continued…

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 

 
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Posted by on October 14, 2012 in Dogs

 

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10.13.12 Fall Has Come

13 Oct

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Fall in the Chesapeake Bay region is absolutely lovely.  The dogs stick their noses in the air and prance with an abandon like no other time of the year.  Pine cones, sticks, and crazy squirrels keep them busy.  They help me put the gardens ‘to bed’ and enjoy digging some new places for me to plant next year.  It is sad to see the annuals die off but I am always glad to see a volunteer pull through the winter and surprise me the next season. For example those incredible Elephant Ears.  I am not sure how that one got there since I do not remember planting them in that spot, but we do always have some in a pot on the deck.  Maybe we threw a root over in the pile and it took hold.  V just bought some black ones that we will winter over in the house and then see if they can WOW us next season like this astounding offering.

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on October 13, 2012 in Dogs

 

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Friday’s Plea

12 Oct

(via oceansdream)

 
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Posted by on October 12, 2012 in Cats, Dogs

 

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Thursday’s Double A

11 Oct

animals-animals-animals: Aardvark (by Missud)

Aardvark (by Missud)

 
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Posted by on October 11, 2012 in Dogs

 

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10.11.12 Dogs have Owners; Cats have Staff

11 Oct

I know there was a bunch of you that were laughing at the title of today’s post and you understand what I am talking about.  K8 bought me a cute sweatshirt with that saying on it and it made me laugh.  Here at the zoo we live it every day.  I spend hours, days, even months training the dogs.  I own them and I feel that their behavior is definitely a reflection of the work I put into helping them understand what is expected of them in the world.  I am their ‘boss.’  Kind of like the sports team owner around here. 

But the cats, well they definitely think I work for them.  “Human,” they say “we demand that you play with us now or we will bite on your phone cord or walk on your keyboard;” “Feed me now or I will throw up a hairball in the middle of the living room (especially since you just cleaned the carpet);” “Clean my litter box now or I will use this corner of your office as my new toilet;” “Feed me or I will go in the kitchen and knock all your favorite things off the counter;” need I say more.  The truth is, they are right.  I work for them. 

“OK, Kitty, I’ll be right there!”

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on October 11, 2012 in Dogs

 

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10.9.12 Virtual Dog Park Ping Back Challenge

09 Oct

I was out wondering the blogroll and I came upon Lulu’s brother from another mother, Doggy.  Don’t they look like they would be great virtual friends.  So I am taking Louise to the virtual dog park and I am hoping that Doggy will be there to play.  If you haven’t seen Doggy’s virtual home it has a new look and maybe he really needs a good run after his human spent so much time cleaning and reorganizing.

Happy Louise

Does your dog have a virtual twin?  I challenge you to do the following:

Happy Doggy

1.  Find another blog dog (or cat, or guinea pig, rabbit, OK any ‘pet’) and clip a picture from their page that looks like your fluffy love.

2.  Post the 2 pictures side by side, like I did here.

3.  Comment back to DogDaz on your post, so that I know your fluffy has enter the virtual dog park.

4.  Have fun playing (but do remember to pick up any garbage before you leave).

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on October 9, 2012 in Dogs

 

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10.8.12 Don’t Eat Anything Bigger Than…

08 Oct

I love it when Mommy feels guilty about leaving the zoo on one of her trips.  When she returns after being away from us for a few days, she tends to give us new kinds of treats that we never had before.  I also really like that she sits and cuddles with us for a really long time when she gets home (Mommy cuddles are my favorite thing in the whole world). 

Someone said you are not supposed to eat anything bigger than you head, but they probably never saw my new bone. – Louise (aka Momma’s big girl)

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on October 8, 2012 in Dogs

 

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10.7.12 Made You Look!

07 Oct

I am not sure what this means, but it seems that while I was away on business last week, Noël’s blogging increased my blog traffic significantly.  I have been worrying about how low my readership was getting.  My daily traffic rates have been steadily declining all year, but my recent absence appears to have caused a positive spike.  What does this mean?  Should DOGDaz become CATDaz?  Should I let Noël or the other cats run the zoo more often?  Should I go on more business trips? 

The blog traffic has been a mystery to me.  As you know, I write DogDaz because I love to rant and rave about my animals and this gives me a way to have a positive start to my day and have some fun and feedback.  Blogging is such a personal thing.  I definitely find that it has become a major part of my life this past year (next month will be a year since I started).  Writing my little posts and thinking about the animals, their role in my life and my role in theirs, gives me great peace and happiness.  This new dimension, created through social media, provides an outlet that I find not only cathartic but addicting.  I will need to go back and see what it is about the Noël posts that made people read us that day.  Maybe it was the feline tone; the self-centered smugness of her highness, Queen Noël, the Christmas Cat; or maybe, it was just one of those statistical blips that happens in the blogosphere.

What makes you read us one day more than another? 

Feedback greatly welcome – I am always trying to entertain and improve.

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

 
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Posted by on October 7, 2012 in Dogs

 

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