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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 on January 21, 2012 in Dogs

 

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The Shelter Pet Project

20 Jan

The Shelter Pet Project is a public service ad campaign focused on spreading the word that pets in shelters are wonderful and lovable, and encouraging potential adopters to consider the shelter as the first place to find a new best friend.

 
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Posted by on January 20, 2012 in Animals, Cats, Dogs

 

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Friday’s Puppy

20 Jan
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If I could have seen Louise as a baby, this might have been her.-DogDaz
 
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Posted by on January 20, 2012 in Dogs

 

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1.19.12 6:45: Those Bitches!

19 Jan

Lulu loves Mojo

Both Louise and Sofie have boyfriends.  I am not sure they know what that really means since they are both spayed females, but they sure do like their boys. Mojo lives next door.  Lulu has played with him since she was a puppy.  She waits by the kitchen window (which faces his house) and watches for him.  She knows when he is walking by the house even if all the curtains are drawn.  She gets blue if she does not see him during the day.  We walk with Mojo almost every day.  She looks at him different then any other dog (or is that me anthropomophizing.)  Mo is about 4 years old.  He is an absolutely gorgeous champion dock diving black lab (she could do worse, right?).

Sometimes I swear they are having a conversation through the houses. Mo is a barker and has a really deep voice. The girls know exactly what is going on at his house because I see them run to the window to check out the action:  “Mom, he’s walking can we go too, can we go too?” or “Mom, he’s in the yard, can we go play, can we go play?”

Lu & Mo sharing a frisbee

When Sofie came along it was like poor Louise had to bring her pesky little sister on a date with her boyfriend. Louise was not happy about it, and sometimes even Mojo, who is pretty mild mannered, would even give her a nip. Lulu and Mojo clearly have a special relationship.  Louise does not play with anyone like she does Mojo.

Go away Sofie! Mojo and I were playing!

Sofie on the other hand really will play with anyone, she is not very picky.  At the dog park she will join in the game with almost any group of dogs.  But, there is one special dog, his name is Griffin, who she was very taken with.  He was the dog of one of her trainers. She was only 4 months old when she feel for him.

Sofie & Griffin

Well, that is the story of my girls and their boyfriends.  Just another DogDaz morning at my house. ❤

 
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Posted by on January 19, 2012 in Dogs

 

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OMG You’re Home!

18 Jan
The difference between cats and dogs is so true!  See blog https://dogdaz.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/1-8-12-1628/ : I said the same thing in words and they did it so nicely in pictures. – DogDaz
 
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Posted by on January 18, 2012 in Cats, Dogs

 

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1.18.12 6:45: Boy, does that look uncomfortable!

18 Jan

Lulu in HER chair with a head rest

Louise likes to sit in her own chair in my office (yes we have blogged about this before). I know that many of you have complained that she does not look comfortable.  I have offered her alternatives and she always seems to choose only her chair.  So I put my piano bench next to it so she could spread out and now she looks equally as uncomfortable (she is fast asleep).  No telling what a dog will like. Somehow she finds what looks like the most uncomfortable positions in the world to fall asleep in.  What’s with that?  She likes to have her head up on a pillow or something higher then her body.  Very interesting, don’t you think?  I never really know how I am going to find her.

She tried the bean bag chair but after a few naps decided it wasn't for her.

Well it is just another DogDaz morning at my house.

Here she is fast asleep in my office chair when I went for coffee. I did not have the heart to wake her. (See HER chair in the background.)

 
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Posted by on January 18, 2012 in Dogs

 

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Wednesday Wolf Cub

18 Jan
 
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Posted by on January 18, 2012 in Animals, Dogs

 

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1.17.12 7:59: Live like…..

17 Jan

I can not find the author of this piece but it looks like so much fun that I wanted to share it.  How different my life would be if I lived like someone left the gate open. My initial thought is, “Wow, that would be so cool!”  To run wild and do what ever you want. But then the grown up responsible me steps in. ‘The reason I have the gates are to keep the animals safe.  I don’t think it is safe to leave the gate open (I’m sure I am missing the point?). My job is to keep the dogs from the world of cars and foxes that could hurt or even kill them.  Does the picture mean live your life with abandon?  With no worries?  I think dogs live their lives in the moment.  Around here, that moment is almost always safe and secure.  I love to watch Louise run laps around the property as fast as she can – Zoom zoom Zoom.  When you have a fearful dog like Lulu, to see her fully engaged in something that gives her pure joy, like her running at full hound speed, is just such pleasure to watch.  When I open the back door and release the dogs, zoom, they both run with such zeal across the yard to catch whatever squirrel made the mistake of being on the ground at that time.  Maybe the quote should say “Live… like someone made sure the gate was closed.”  Just another DogDay morning at my house. ❤

Sofie chasing butterflies near the gate

Lulu smiling after a run

 
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Posted by on January 17, 2012 in Dogs

 

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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 on January 16, 2012 in Dogs

 

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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 on January 15, 2012 in Dogs

 

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