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2.8.12 5:01: Louise is an Otter

08 Feb

Happiness

Louise loves to have her head scratched.  Actually, she loves to have under neither her neck scratched so much that she bends her head back so far she looks like a otter. I don’t have any picture of her like that because I am always busy scratching her neck and am not that good with the camera in my other hand.  Lulu can be a very serious dog.  I think because she is a fearful dog, she thinks a lot about things before she does them. But she has a funny and fun side too, I just need to remember sometimes to pull it out of her.  You really need to understand the personality of your dog, especially when they are the quiet type, to get them to laugh and do silly things with you. Louise likes to make me laugh.  She will bury her head against me and do a total body tumble – then she will start to just get overly crazy and roll on her back.

Lulu in the leaves (being serious)

Lulu sitting and staring

She also loves to sit on her hunches and stare at you. She doesn’t need to be leaning on anything, she just sits  She is a big hugger and likes to put her arms around you and give you a hug, She is just the right height to place her head under my mousing hand and make it jump.  Of course this is a queque that she thinks I have sat at the idiot box for long enough and it is now time to go play with her and Sofie (well, really just her – sometimes I think she wishes I would leave Sofie inside – or sell her to the Gypsies).  I try to spend quality time with each of my animals (but with 7 it is kind of hard).  Louise and I have a very close relationship and I make sure to give her personal tummy rubs and tumbles and ball tosses every day.  She is a Mama’s girl and really sticks to me like glue.  I never thought about owning a black dog or a short hair (I always had fluffy dogs) and we weren’t looking for one when we stumbled upon a rescue event at the pet store that day, 2 years ago.  The coordinator of the event pushed this very fearful, mangy (yes, she really had dry manage all over) our way.  Sometimes you just have to listen to the universe, because boy do I love this dog!  Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo! ❤

 

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Posted by DogDaz on February 8, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: adoption, animal awareness, animals, dog, Dog People, DogDaz, Dogs, Pet, pets, postaday, shelter dog, smiling dogs

2.3.12 6:01: How long is a dog day?

03 Feb

Sofie waiting on the step

Sofie keeps an eye on the front door waiting for me to come home.  She likes to watch the world go by from this vantage points (and she has also figured out that it is an effective blocking strategy so that the cats can not get up the stairs). I think it is interesting how dogs react when their humans return whether from a 20 minute trip to the grocery store or a 5 day trip out of town.  My dogs greet me with great joy and the feeling that I am the most important human in the world.  Sometimes I wonder how dogs perceive time.  They appear to have a rhythm to the moon cycles but do they perceive time as the period between sleep?  Is a day maybe one feeding to the next?  If a human has gone away is the day over when the human returns (no matter what the length)?  How long is a dog day?  Just another DogDaz morning back home with my zoo ❤

 

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Posted by DogDaz on February 3, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: animals, dog, Dog People, DogDaz, Dogs, pets, postaday2011

1.31.12 6:01: Give it to me! It’s Mine!!!

31 Jan

It's my toy!

I think it is funny how dogs want to possess everything; especially if another animal has it.  Louise and Sofie only want a toy if the other is playing with it, and then…..  oh my goodness, the whining that comes out of Sofie is ridiculous.  I really am going to have to get a tape recorder and have you all listen because it is like the world has ended and she really is in pain.  “Mommy, Louise has this…. Louise is taking the ring…. look Mommy, it’s mine… mine….MINE!”  Now I can’t say that Lulu is much better because just when things calm down she goes and steals something from Sofie’s pile.  The other day I gave them both bones before I went to the store, so that they might behave for C while I was gone.  Well I came home to find that one bone was played with while the other was almost perfect.

I said give it to me!

They only want what the other has.  I never know if I should buy two of the same bones or toys, or just one. They both play with the same one until it is destroyed, eaten, or taken away by me, so why bother getting two. Currently, their favorite backyard toy (which actually I think has sneaked into the house, because I just put it in the toy bin (come to think of it)), is a destroyed soft frisbee that Mojo’s humans were going to throw out because he had eaten out the center.  Well, not only do they love it, but it also has become a favorite of Miss Kitty.  Kitty likes to roll on top of it and cover it with her fluffy body.  She thinks that Sofie can’t see her hiding it.  You can imaging the pandemonium that ensues when Sofie realizes that Kitty is trying to pull a fast one on her.

I got it! I got it! I got it!

Another interesting dynamic is that Lulu likes me to pull the rings and gets really ticked off when Sofie hones in on the play. So I got a three ring pull, but they both want to tug on the same ring. Hummmm…. very interesting.

One of my greatest pleasures is watching my two goofballs play.  They are silly and funny and just make me stop for a minute in my busy day and remember what is important.  Now don’t go telling them the truth – all the toys really are mine!  Just another DogDaz at our house <3.

 

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Posted by DogDaz on January 31, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: animals, Cat, cute dogs, dog, Dog People, DogDaz, Dogs, funny dogs, pets, postaday2011

1.30.12 5:32: Mommy, come back!

30 Jan

Dear DogDaz Readers – Mommy is going out of town on a business trip this week so we girls will be with the other humans. What that means is no walks; we just go out back in the yard and maybe can look out the front door. Mommy does set it up so we can go to doggie daycare and play with our friends every other day, if the other humans will take us there. It is not as much fun when Mommy is gone, but we understand that is what keeps us in dog food and chew toys. The other humans do their best to hug us and pat us on the head (especially the young one, she let’s us on her bed). We will go into Mommy’s office and sleep in our usual spots and hope that she comes back soon. Maybe with cookies in her suitcase.

Just another dogdaz morning at our house ❤ – Lulu Belle & Sofie Bear (as narrated to Mom before she got on that big silver bird that flies)

 

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Posted by DogDaz on January 30, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: animals, cute dogs, dog, Dog People, DogDaz, doggie daycare, Dogs, pets, postaday2011

1.29.12 5:40: In Memory

29 Jan

My teacher - Squash E Bear

You will see that I added a Memory page to the blog yesterday.  This page is to honor all the wonderful animals that have shared their time on earth with me.  I have been very lucky to be the human they chose.  I am a rescuer.  For some, they come in their early years and get a good start; for others, they come to live out their last days, months, and some years. Many have illnesses, physical or emotional; some mend, some need lifelong care. I am blessed.  They have all taught me so many lessons; unconditional love, patience, kindness, community, and caring.  I will always be eternally grateful for their gifts.  And, I continue to learn from the current residents of the zoo.

It’s just another DogDaz morning at my house. ❤

 

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Posted by DogDaz on January 29, 2012 in Animals, Cats, Dogs

 

Tags: animal awareness, animals, Cat, cats, dog, Dog People, DogDaz, Dogs, pets, postaday2011, shelter dog

1.25.12 7:21: Some Rules Need Breaking

25 Jan

Though I have always had strict rules about no dogs on the bed, I lost the battle with my teenager and Louise.  This is a picture of a very happy Louise, taking a nap on the very messy teenage bed (I added the dream bubble, of course).  This picture was not planned or set up in any way.  What you see are really all the things that make up C’s life.  Let’s start on the left with the little girl stuffed animals that live on the end of her 17 year old bed.  To the bottom left appears to be a box of shoes (of which she has more than Emelda Marcos), a lacy red bra, and a pair of jeans.  This all nicely positioned next to her MacBook on it’s chill pad (because she does listen to Mom about somethings).  Moving along the single bed we find the back of some fashion magazine (I think it is Allure) and a deck of Tarot cards (the Rider-Waite deck).  All this appears to be placed on top of some music CD that was home made.  There are 2 hangers near the pillows, obviously from some clothes that are probably on the floor, which, believe me, you do not want to see (do you ever watch Hoarders – that is what a teenagers room is like).  I see that the hangers are on top of a make-up case.  Behind Louise is a bag of cotton balls, which usually means C has polished her nails recently.  Louise is sleeping on C’s blanky that she still takes everywhere.  It is like a purple shag rug on one side and silky on the other.  It has been with her for I do not know how long.  It goes to sleepovers, and camps, and in the car.   I am sure it will go to college next year.  But, Louise and I won’t.  So, I will open C’s door and let Lulu sleep on her bed.  Because, some rules just need breaking when you’re a teenager.   Just another DogDaz morning at our house ❤

 

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Posted by DogDaz on January 25, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: animals, dog, Dog People, Dogs, pets, postaday2011, Tarot

1.24.12 6:18: 2 dogs + Petstore = Stupid Humans

24 Jan

So I took the dogs with me to PetSmart because it is really cold out and I figured it would be a good outing for all of us, also, I am trying to get them more used to people.  We live in a very very very, did I say very, quiet area.  If we pass more than one person or dog when taking our walks, it would be unusual.  So, what I realize is that the dogs are not very socialized.  I have taken Lulu to the pet store with me since she ‘rescued’ me (she was about 6 months old), but that is maybe only once every 6 weeks or so.

Lulu Graduation 2010

Louise is actually a graduate of the PetSmart academy, and though she remembers the nice man. ‘Larry the Trainer,’ with the pepperoni treats in his pocket, it is not a very comfortable place for her when we first enter.  I put Sofie in the shopping cart, so that she is not underfoot, and the three of us walk around the store.  Today we had to get dry cat food and exchange this 40% off ‘Martha Stewart’ sweater that I bought Louise last week that was ripped.  Now can someone explain to me why people, adult people, think it is OK to just walk up to any animal, without asking, and try to pet it.  People always seem to want to do that to Louise, even though she is standing behind me.  I work really hard at making Lulu feel safe though the world is full of non-thinking humans that come right out of nowhere and try to pat her on the head.  Not even open handed from underneath!  Really people!

She did good with the store people today so I really have  to do this more often.  I hand people dog treats so that they can have something to reward her with if she comes close, which she did a lot today.  I would never put her in danger, or other humans, so I hope you don’t think that this is an overly anxious situation for her.  We have been doing this now for a year and a half and I am very proud of her.  And she looked really good in her now sweater!  Just another DogDaz morning at our house ❤

 

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Posted by DogDaz on January 24, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: animal awareness, animals, dog, Dog People, dog rescue, DogDaz, Dogs, pets, postaday2011, shelter dog

1.21.12 7:17: Finding Sofie

21 Jan

After Squash E Bear went to the Big Meadow in the Sky last February, my heart was broken.  So, knowing one thing that makes me happy (fuzzy animals), V suggested I maybe bring a new dog into our lives.  Now you know that I jumped on that in a second.

Louise was about 1-1/2 years old at the time.  Since Lulu was a smart but timid beta female, her trainer recommended that a dumb male would probably be the best match.  Immediately I started searching the internet for my next rescue.  I wanted a dog about 80 lbs and furry, like Squash was. I spotted this little male fuzzy puppy on PetFinders and contacted the LUCKY DOG Rescue.  The Lucky Dog volunteers were all wonderful on the phone, so we were sure we were going to find our next love.

I filled out the application, had the phone interview, and then headed out on Saturday for the hour or so drive to the adoption event which was running from 12 to 2.  We got to the town where the event was being held by noon but could not find the location of the store until 1:30.  As we finally parked (oh did I tell you it was pouring rain and we had Louise in the car with us), we see a person carrying the little puppy we came to see to their car.  Glad he got a nice home, but now we were back to square one.

I never saw as many dogs as there were at this adoption event.  There must have been over 200 beauties at this event.  Leaving Louise in the car, we went in and started to meet all the doggies.  Well, way in the back of the store, in a portable pen, were the puppies.  And, of course, pleading to get picked up and played with….. you got it….  Penny (who is now Sofie Bear).

The pictures above are of Sofie in her PetFinder ad.  She was soooo cute.  They thought she was a 12 week old Shepard/Collie mix and would probably grow to be about 70 lbs.  I know, they told me to get a boy, but could you not fall in love with that face.  I brought Louise in to meet some of the older dogs, but she really gets stressed in this type of environment, so it really did not work for her, or me.  Sofie was to young (pre-shots) for them to meet.  The next week a Lucky Dog volunteer  came and did the home visit, I talked to the foster, and on March 9 met him at his work place to pick up SOFIE BEAR.

Little did I know then that I would end up with a Corgi/Sheltie (maybe) who weighs in at about 36 lbs with the attitude of a Mastiff.

I brought her home in a plastic tub because hadn’t bought a crate for her yet because it happened so fast.

Sofie's car tub. Coming home

 

First day home 3.9.11

Welcome Home

Just another dogdaz morning at our house. ❤

 

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Posted by DogDaz on January 21, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: Animal welfare, animals, dog, Dog People, dog rescue, DogDaz, Dogs, Humane society, pets, postaday2011

1.16.12 12:00: Eating my bad mood for lunch

16 Jan

lulu the day she came to live with us

I was having an OK morning and then something changed and the day seemed to take a nose dive from there.  Not exactly sure why, but it got me wondering if dogs have bad days.  I don’t seem to have moody dogs.  In general they are both pretty happy unless sick. Is there such a thing as a moody dog?  I do think dogs have a range of emotions: they get sad (like when they are away from their family for to long or one of their friends die) or they feel scared or anxious and I definitely know they get happy, but do they ever have just a ‘bad day.’  I think sometimes that I would really like to come back in my next life as a dog, but only if it is to some happy person who will love me and honor me the way I deserve. Well, now I feel better just thinking about the dogs.  They do make my world brighter.  Well, just another DogDaz afternoon at my house. ❤

 

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Posted by DogDaz on January 16, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: animals, cute dogs, dog, Dog People, DogDaz, Dogs, pets, postaday2011

1.15.12 13:05: Don’t make me go out there!!

15 Jan

Colin Ross Jack: Dogwalk Snow Scene

I really do not want to get dressed and walk.  Sofie does not mind since she likes to just be out in the yard and run around and bark and do her business but Lulu does not like that idea, she demands her walk.  Getting dressed to go outside on a freezing day like today is really not fun.  Winter has been very nice in the Mid-Atlantic and I have gotten spoiled not to have to wear my face mask and 27 layers of clothes.  I bought Lulu a new sweater last night because I worry about her skinny little body with the single layer of hound hair (of course when I got it home I noticed it was ripped and it was the last one in her size – doesn’t it always happen that way).  I am always searching for that perfect dog walking gear for me in freezing weather that won’t cost a million dollars.  I have yet to find it.  My gloves are never good enough.  I have tried mittens but they don’t seem to do it either. I tried the ones that let your fingers come through and then have a little pocket that you can move back and forth (what a bother!).  I tried liners in my gloves.  I must have 20 different types of gloves in my box but none of them make me happy.

I wear this face mask thing called a Balaclava. It keeps me covered except for my eyes.  When it is ridiculously cold at night, I even take off my glasses (because they feel like hot steel going into my skin).  Those are the times I really have to trust the dogs to lead me.  It used to be funny because I would walk blind Sqaush E Bear without my glasses in the dark and he would be my leader:  Is that the blind leading the blind?  LOL

And, when it is really really really bad, now don’t laugh, I wear my terrycloth bathroom, which is down to the floor, under my coat.  That seems to be the only thing that really cuts the sting.

Snowball Smile

Now I love a nice snowy walk so don’t get me wrong and there is nothing like playing in the snow with a pack of dogs, but I don’t have any snow today, just wind and ice.  Well, here I go….  It’s just another freezing cold windy DogDaz afternoon at my house. ❤

For my football friends: Go RAVENS!

 

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Posted by DogDaz on January 15, 2012 in Dogs

 

Tags: animals, blind dog, Clothing, dog, Dog People, DogDaz, Dogs, pets, postaday2011, Snow, walking

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