
Mom isn’t very good at being wordless, though the pictures could stand on their own.
But, we love the fall. Leaves in the water. Crisp clean air. The shadows change.
What do you love about fall?
Hope you are having a great Wednesday.

This is a Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop. Thanks to BlogPaws for the hop. Head over there and see what they are blogging about.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
Tags: Animal, animals, Autumn, Blog, blog hop, dog, Dog People, dog rescue, DogBlog, DogDaz, Dogs, Fall, lorian lipton, Pet, pets, postaday, Wordless Wednesday

I can not believe that my baby girl is 7 years young today. She went from a scared little pup, afraid of her shadow, with a collar embedded in her neck and covered with manage, to a healthy, strong, companion. Happy birthday Lulu Belle, you are a gem.
From top right, Louise the day she rescued us (April 2010), Lu with Squash E Bear (June 2010), first fall (Oct 2010), first snow (Jan 2011), with baby Sofie (April 2011), Summer 2012, Winter 2013.

Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
Tags: Animal, animal awareness, animals, Dog People, DogBlog, DogDaz, lorian lipton, nature, pet blog, postaday

I can’t figure out what Mini Cooper was saying to Nine. Can you?
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
Just another CATDogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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Peanut got up to go to the potty.
The spot was so warm and smelled so yummy.
I just could not resist. – Sofie Bear

This is a Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop. Thanks to BlogPaws for the hop. Head over there and see what they are blogging about.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
Tags: Animal, animals, Blog, blog hop, dog, Dog People, dog rescue, DogBlog, DogDaz, Dogs, lorian lipton, Pet, pets, postaday, Wordless Wednesday

I am helping V sweep the leaves off the deck. This is great fun. I lie here in this pile. Then I lie there in that pile. Why is V hitting me with the broom? What did I do? I just want to help move the crunchy brown leaves around.
What mischief did you get into today?
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This is a blog hop. I hopped it from MYBrownNewfies. Check them out for more mischief.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
Tags: Animal, animals, blog hop, dog, DogBlog, DogDaz, Dogs, funny dogs, lorian lipton, Mischief Monday, Pet, pets, postaday



Noel is not amused that Nine and Mini Cooper have discovered that Mommy puts an empty box on the dining room table for her. I wish that I could have caught a video last night when Noel was down low in the box, and the other 2 wanted to go in, not knowing she was there, and ‘POP’ she scared them both off the table (for a moment). They are just cracking us up.
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
Just another CATDogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
Tags: Animal, animal awareness, animals, Cat, Cat People, cats, caturday, dog, DogDaz, lorian lipton, multipet household, pets, postaday

Why is she making us sit here on this beautiful afternoon when we could be playing in the water?

This chair is so weird and uncomfortable. I am going to fall right through it.

Why is it so hot in October? Mom says we broke a heat record today. Maybe she should reopen the pool?

I’m out of here! Tell me when fall actually comes to the Mid-Atlantic.
Have a wonderful Wednesday.

This is a Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop. Thanks to BlogPaws for the hop. Head over there and see what they are blogging about.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
Tags: Animal, animals, Blog, blog hop, dog, DogDaz, Dogs, lorian lipton, Magothy River, Pet, pets, postaday, Wordless Wednesday

Do you tie knots in your leashes? Tying knots in my leashes helps me when walking the dogs. With 2 dogs, I do a dance with both leashes most of the time. I use 6 foot leads, of a good weight, and I tie a few knots in them (usually at 3 and 5 feet marks). When I drop a lead, which sometimes I do on purpose to free my hands and pick up ‘you know what,’ and sometimes it just happens, I am able to immediately step on the leash, and because the knot is there, it is less likely to run under the arch of my foot. And there are the times that one dog is closer than the other (which happens often with 2 on the left), so I choke up to the 3 foot knot and don’t have any drag on the ground (I hate muddy leads). It makes me feel like I have a bit more control when I am walking, though I know, if I really need a leash to walk the dogs, I don’t really have any control at all. The dogs humor me though.
What mischief did you get into today?
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I can’r find who is managing the link for the Monday Mischief blog hop anymore. Do you know?
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤

Tags: Animal, animals, blog hop, dog, DogBlog, DogDaz, Dogs, leashes, lorian lipton, Mischief Monday, Pet, pets, postaday, walking

Sometimes at night, I have no idea where the dogs are in the yard. Usually I can see Sofie’s blond fur reflecting some light. But Louise, in all her sleek and beautiful blackness, disappears into the darkness. I try to keep a reflective collar on her so that I can find her. Even with that, she sometimes comes running out of no where in the night and scares the pants off of me. And, if she is busy with some squirrel or hole digging and does not want to come in, there is no way that I am finding her at night. Nights are made for mischief and black dogs can rule the night!
What mischief did you get into today?
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This is a blog hop. I hopped it from MYBrownNewfies. Check them out for more mischief.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
Tags: Animal, animals, blog hop, dog, DogBlog, DogDaz, Dogs, funny dogs, lorian lipton, Mischief Monday, Pet, pets, postaday

This is what you call ‘Double trouble!’ Noel, the Christmas Cat, and Mini Cooper, clearly conspiring about something. Not often do you see 2 cats together at the Zoo without hearing a ‘crash, zip, bang’ after a few minutes. Many times it is a scheme to get Sofie in trouble (interesting that they rarely prank Louise). Usually it is Mini being the instigator. Noel is just an easy mark, and gets blamed for stuff, because she is a little slow on the uptake (if you know what I mean). The other cats know that she moves slow and can’t always figure things out. Do you think they take advantage sometime and set her up? Noel doesn’t care because as long as she gets Mom’s attention she is happy. And Mom is never negative with her because she really does not understand consequence, so what’s the point. With Noel, you just keep loving her and loving her and she is a joy. Mini Cooper, on the other hand, one of the smartest and cuddliest cats in the world, is a bundle of mischief and craziness. Nine usually is the one to scold her, so Mom doesn’t have to (thank goodness for older brothers).
Do your cats scheme against the dogs or each other?
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
Just another CATDogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
Tags: Animal, animal awareness, animals, Cat, Cat People, cats, caturday, dog, DogDaz, lorian lipton, multipet household, pets, postaday