Peanut is moving out into her own place today. No more living with the parents. Though she has come and gone to college, and her year in Isreal, this is different. After 25 years, this time, she is finally fledging from the nest for good. She is doing a lot of cat hugging and dog cuddling, She mostly says she will miss Noel and her morning ritual with Mini Cooper.
Best of luck, Baby. The zoo will be here when you need cat and dog fur on your clothes.

Peanut with Aunt Judi’s Service Dog 2004

23 hours old and why she is my Peanut

If I sit on Peanut, maybe she can’t go back to college – 2013

Peanut & Squash – Halloween 2006
Peanut driving Sofie 2013
Oh, did I tell you she is only moving 5 miles away? I miss her already.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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I have to laugh how in sync the animals are. Sometimes even the cats lie on the floor with the dogs in the same positions. We get lots of mirroring around the zoo. Mr. Charles cracked me up on this day because Louise and Sofie were lying one way and he was lying the other way, busy, as usual, chewing on a toy. It reminded me of the old nursery rhyme:
Mary, Mary, quite contrary,
How does your garden grow?
With silver bells, and cockle shells,
And pretty maids all in a row.[1]
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A storm was coming, as is usual in August. K8 snapped a picture of all 3 dogs hoping that I could save them from the impending booms. It is rare that you get a shot of me with all of them. I love my goofballs.
Happy National Dog Day!
What kind of mischief did you get into today?
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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No mischief today as we honor the passing of 2 great doggies and send prayers of healing to another.
Our neighborhood friend, Finnegan, who was a gentle giant and therapy dog passed this month. He will leave a large gap in the community pack.

Sadly, our California friend, Princess OG, who was her mother’s light on dark days, passed on as well. She was a great swimmer and hiking buddy and we know that she is smiling down on her family from the meadow above.

As their spirits rise over the rainbow bridge into the great meadow, may their humans find comfort in knowing they were loved by these special creatures and that they provided them with excellent lives full of love and cuddles.
Also please send extra prayers and healing wished to Louise’s BFF, Amy, whose bladder ruptured last week. She has suffered through 2 surgeries and will be forever changed, however, her family will provide her the support and care she will need as she hopefully returns home soon.

Amy with Louise and Sofie in the summer of 2014.
Louise does not care about, nor like, many dogs, but Amy has always been her best friend.
What kind of mischief did you get into today?
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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Taking a stroll on a warm morning. Everyone is happy to be walking. They don’t get to walk much as a pack since Mom went to work outside the house. Charlie is especially happy.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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July came and went in a flash.
What kind of mischief did you get into today?
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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Charles turns 11 years young this week (on July 13). He is such a wild and crazy guy and brings much excitement and joy to the Zoo. Many more years little man!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Mom is making her annual migration to the beach. DogDaz will be vacationing until Monday, August 5. Enjoy your month and please come back to the Zoo. Thank you for your visits and for your continued support of our fur family.
See you soon! – Louise, Sofie Bear, Charles, Noel, Nine, Stella, Mini Cooper & Mom
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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