tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20683914551006761152011-11-27T16:40:16.409-08:00This blog is dedicated in the memory of Bubba Gump, Penelope Ann and Maggie May. It is a place to talk about dogs we have loved and lost, new family dog members, friends' and families' dogs and anything related to dogs. From time to time, the dogs may have a thing or two to say as well.JoDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873254266156161233noreply@blogger.comBlogger311100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068391455100676115.post-81725804230034458262011-04-04T08:53:00.000-07:002011-04-04T09:08:52.995-07:00

I have not posted here in way too long. Lots of family issues and work have kept me away, but I love this blog so I am back.We finally have spring again in Texas. Einstein, Gracie and Pink (as well as myself) thought it would never come. Winter this year was way too long and way too cold, but the grass is finally greening up again and flowers are starting to bloom and being outside is actually

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Are you all as ready for Spring as we are?Gracie, Pink and Einstein can hardly wait....neither can mom.It has to be just around the corner, because we Spring forward tonite one hour at midnite.The Bradford Pear trees are blooming and the morning doves returned this week...all sure signs it is nearly here.We can hardly wait for the flowers to bloom, the grass to green up and feel cool and long

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It has been awhile since I have been on here...we have been sick, since Thanksgiving. First one thing and then another. Finally, I think we have had everything there is to have and we are feeling well once again.We had some issues with Einstein over the holidays and decided it was time to go to Obedience School with him. We found an amazing dog trainer in Waxahachie. He uses the same

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As holidays go, Thanksgiving is one of Pink, Gracie and Einstein's favorites. From the time we bring the "fresh (not frozen)" turkey home and a ton of extra groceries, they know we are up to something delicious. They follow us every step we take if it leads to the kitchen. I usually start baking cornbread and desserts a day or two ahead of tim, so we are all (2 humans, 3 dogs) in the kitchen at

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This is a picture of two of my grand daughters with Circuit the golden retriever. As you can easily see from the picture... this is one happy dog! They tell me that he wore his "hula costume" the entire time and thoroughly enjoyed "Trick or Treating".

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There is so much concern over the poor economy these days. Many families are finding it hard to makes ends meet, people are losing their jobs, homes, etc. If you find yourself unable to care for your pet(s) here are some suggestions on ways to get help.If you can't get help any other way, send me an email and I will try to find help for you -------------PINKPENNYANNIE@Yahoo.com.Officials with

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A FRIEND SENT THIS TO ME RECENTLY...I THOUGHT IT SHOULD BE SHARED WITH ALL OF YOU!A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old's perspective). Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was

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My daughter, aka the "frog whisperer", has an adorable Saint Bernard named Bernie. She weighs well over 200 lbs. Bernie likes to sleep in the bed with daughter and husband, who for reasons you can well imagine, prefer her that she not. Bernie has gotten very sneaky at ways of getting in bed. Her latest trick is to wake daughter up sometime during the nite (pretending to need to go outside).

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My husband and I went to see Beverly Hills Chihuahua last nite. I have made it a rule in my life not to see Disney Movies because there is ALWAYS a sad part that makes me cry. But from the previews I had seen, I thought this one would be different. I was wrong. There is a sad part in this movie as well...but it provides a good message about dogs and the responsibility of taking care of dogs

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My dear friends went to see Otis for what they thought would be the last time. He had been in the hospital for a week, and the vet said there was nothing more he could do to save him. But something amazing happened when they held him. They told him how much they needed him and loved him, how much he would be missed if he left them. They talked to him about all the people who love him and

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Otis came into their lives rather unexpectedly. They had never had a dog before...and Otis was just a stray that showed up in their neighborhood, roaming from one house to the next, looking for a handout. He should have been called "ToTo" like the dog in the Wizard of Oz, because he could have been his double. But he kept coming back to the McDonald house and eventually they all fell in love

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I want to be a "Dog Whisperer". Do you watch the show? The man is amazing. We watch faithfully and even tape shows so we can watch them again and again. We have accomplished several of his teachings with our dogs. The walking on the leash, waiting to eat after food is presented...we have those down good. But the "Shhhh" continues to elude us. Caesar says you can use any word that works for

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We have waited all year for vacation and every year, although I look forward to the trip, I feel guilty for leaving the gang. I know they will be fine as they will be boarding at our vet, whom we have known and lovcd for over 10 years (and who takes excellent care of them), but it still tugs on my heart to leave them. They know well in advance that something is up when we get the suitcases out. I

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I have read and re-read the instructions for posting adsense ads on this site. I guess what I don't understand is where to paste the html codes. Does anyone else out there have this problem? I surely can't be the only one. I think I need to go spend some time with Einstein, Gracie and Pink. No matter how dumb I am, they think I am the smartest person in the world and right now, my ego needs

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One of the things that I really like and appreciate are nice bed sheets. You know, the ones with the high thread count that don't wrinkle and feel so cool and nice next to your skin. I always said if I won the lottery, I would have fresh clean sheets on my bed everyday. Well, I guess Einstein must appreciate nice sheets also. He sleeps with us at night and if I have not already turned the

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Let me start out by saying that I am in no way, form or fashion, a prejudiced person. That being said, read on.Gracie is our Schnauzer mix...we know she is part schnauzer, but apparently her dad was a "traveling salesman, or the milkman". Anyway, Gracie has attitude. We have all seen those cute black girls/women who have that attitude...they are bossy, prissy and they sass a lot and they get what

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Animal Cruelty is rampant in this country. Every story I read about it breaks my heart and I contribute to many causes to help prevent this atrocity. Everyone who reads my blog can help too...keep your eyes open and report such crimes whenever you see them...do your part to save a helpless, innocent animal. In the beginning, I was not a Rachael Ray fan, but her love of dogs and her rescue work

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We have all had them---days when you wonder why you even bother to care about anything. I have had several in a row like that recently and no matter how bad a day it has been, I am reminded how much I am loved and needed every time I look at the three little faces staring up me (on 12 assorted sized legs), watch their tail wags (again, in assorted sizes) when I talk to them and hear their barks

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One of my greatest joys in life are my children...they have grown up to be amazing adults and they make me very proud. We also share a great love of animals (especially dogs and cats) and as a result I have 5 grand doggies and 1 grand kitty. They frequently call me with funny things that happen with their 4-legged family members at their own homes.Recently, my daughter, who has 2 dogs and a cat

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I have been watching the show on t.v.called "America's Greatest Dog". The show is great and I really have enjoyed seeing all the dogs, but it got me to thinking. Sure, it would be great to have a dog that could do incredible tricks on command...mine can do tricks too, but only when they want to. But doing tricks and stunts is not what makes a great dog. A great dog to me is one that loves you

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We took Einstein for a swim in the pool at the new house yesterday. Pink has already had her first swim and we had planned to get Gracie in today as well, but she was too fast for us. Einstein was quite reluctant at first (I think there are probably skid marks on the decking where he tried to resist) but with both my husband and I pushing and pulling, we finally got him in. Much to his

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Mom wants me to go outside this morning...did she not check the weather forecast today? I am already wearing a FUR COAT (that I can't take off) and it is going to be 105 degrees outside today. Maybe if I hide for a few minutes she will forget about making me go out. I have a big bladder, I can hold it. Umm. The ceiling fan in mom's office is on, the lights are off...looks like a good place to

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Did you know dogs can tell time? Well, at least Einstein can. At 7:00 a.m. in the morning and 6:00 p.m. in the evening (on the dot), he is ready to eat. It does not matter what you are doing, he is going to let you know what time it is. He is rarely off by more than a minute or so.He has gotten so good, I don't even set my alarm clock in the morning anymore. Today was no exception. I was

JoDeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873254266156161233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068391455100676115.post-9280546860399848972008-07-31T06:09:00.000-07:002008-07-31T06:16:36.242-07:00

Wish I could take a nap anytime I wanted to.

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Pink is the newest addition to our family. She is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi...tri-colored. Her registered name is Pink Penny Annie (named after our Penny who passed away last year). She is about 16 months old. She is the smallest of our crew, but she makes up for her size in countless other ways. The only Pink on her is her tummy (which she loves to have rubbed better than anything), so Pink is

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Today we would like for you to meet Gracie Louise. She is 4 years old and a rescue from a local animal shelter. We don't know her exact lineage, but believe she is a Schnauzer mix. We understand that Gracie's mom was a very busy girl with many boyfriends! Gracie has the Schnauzer hair and face, but a long tail. Gracie is a little on the shy side and usually does not bark unless everyone

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Santa better bring me something good for this!

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I will introduce my dogs one at a time. The "BIG DOG", as he is often called, is actually named Einstein. He came with that name when we rescued him 3 years ago. We had to go almost to Oklahoma from Dallas to get him. We had seen his picture on the internet and we fell in love with him. It must have been love at first sight for him too, because when they brought him out to meet us he came

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