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Tagged Again! Q & A Time!

2012-02-27T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

I must really be slowin’ down in my old age ‘cause I’m “IT” again! Thanks to Magic at Life in the Doghouse. Gotta really think about some stuff y’all don’t already know about me…hmmm…

1. Describe yourself in seven words.

Since I already answered this in my previous post, I’m going to tell you a few things that you many not know.

I’m very demanding! I BARK, LOUDLY, when I want something. If I need to go out, there is NO shutting me up!

My Dogs Love Me asked

“Hawky, I know its a little too personal for me but can I ask a question?
*-_-* I'm embarrassed.
Anyway back to the questions, did your human get you fixed? Just asking.”

I don’t mind answering. Yes, I was fixed when the vet was hoping it would help with the allergy problem. However, we had to wait until we had most of the inflammation cleared up. That effectively ended my show career and any future as a papa.

My Dogs Love Me continued “By the way, I like your body proportions... it really shows how well fed and how well exercised you are. ^_^”

Thank you for the compliment.

“Speaking of, I wonder what happened to Mr. Wubba Octopus”

I’m not sure what you mean “what happened?”. Mr. Wubba Octopus lives in the mountains and plays with me in the yard there. He never gets to leave the house or yard there. He never gets to go hiking. If you’re referring to how worn out he looks…he’s getting old and frayed.

2. What keeps you up at night?

Only strange noises outside.

3. Who would you like to be?

I’m happy with my life and family.

I don’t really know what others’ lives are really like, so don’t know if I’d want to be anybody else. There is a saying I hear from the Humans “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence”. It might look better, but it really isn’t.

4. What scares you?

Not being able to help my Humans when one of them is sick.

5. What are you wearing?

My friends Jon Farleigh and Dewi along with their human, Elizabeth said “We think you are wearing a curly brown coat (like a built-in slanket). :) “

6. The best and the worst of blogging.

The best of blogging is getting to know how much you Humans love us pawed ones. I love meeting and getting to know K and R and their humans KB and Runner. Another example of the deep bond between us and our Human is Lilly and her human, Roxanne. There are many others, too numerous to mention, but all prove examples for the way the man and dog bond should be…a two way bond. We look after our humans, secure in the knowledge that they will love and care for us when we are in need.

The worst of blogging is when a human’s companion leaves for the Rainbow Bridge and takes a chunk of their human’s heart when they go. Not only does the human’s life change and their heart break, but all of Blogville is torn asunder by the loss.

7. What is the last website you visited?

Misty Shores Chesapeakes

8. What is one thing you would change about yourself?

I’d learn to listen when they tell me “quiet”. If Papa says “shut up”, I do, for a minute. I just can’t seem to listen when Mama says “shh” or “quiet”.

I know it slows things down, cause my Human stops and turns her back every time I bark and won’t move ‘til I stop. But as soon as she moves, I start again and she stops again. Sigh…she just won’t understand it’s EXCITEMENT!!! Sigh…

Some candids of some of my more obedient moments.

Bird watching with my Human.

A funny face.

Boat inspection.

Carryin’ the mail.

Helpin’ to bring some potatoes from the root cellar.

Practicing water retrieves.

9. Slankets yes or no??

See the answer to number 5.

10. Tell us something about the person who tagged you.

That would be dear sweet Magic who will shortly be a new mama. Yes, you heard right; keep paws crossed that Magic the beautiful salt and pepper Miniature schnauzer will safely become a loving mama. You’ll have to forgive her if she is a bit out of sorts the next week or so before the pups are born.

Yes, she lives in Yorkshire in the UK. Her family consists of 3 hens, 2 cats, 2 affenpinschers and another, full sister, Miniature schnauzer.

And now I’ll tag some of my playmates.

Bichonpawz

Brandon’s Life as a Guide Dog in Training

Beans4Biscuits

A Scratch Behind the Ears and other nice things

Rumpy Dog

The Thundering Herd

Raising Patrick in College

Two Greyhound Town

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Sunday, Funday

2012-02-26T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

I can have fun anywhere! Here I am on an evening romp.

I have to lay quietly when my Human is taking bird pictures.

Storms are a big part of spring, but so is clearing.

Eventually, evening arrives, but never silently. First there are the cries of geese and ducks as they head off for the night. Herons and egrets add their calls. Then the frogs start only to be joined by the crocking of the alligators.

Y’all come back now, ‘cause I’ve been tagged again!

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A February Day

2012-02-25T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Where is that dang bumper anyhow?

Y’all come back now.

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Humans! Humph!

2012-02-24T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

I can’t get the Humans to do anything I want to do!

Evidently weeds are taking priority over me! And guests!

Humph!!!

Y’all come back now.

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Duck, Duck Goose!

2012-02-23T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hello! Hello!

I’m Goose! I’m a Chesapeake Bay Retriever Mix. Yes I am. They think I might even be a purebred. Don’t know though. Never asked my mom. Didn’t know about things like that or even that it could ever be important. Live and learn.

I love everybody and everything! Kitties and puppies…I’d just love to be adopted. I’m young and full of fun and eager to learn. Don’t you think I’m a handsome fella? Don’cha, don’cha?

Click on my name, Goose, or my picture to go to my Petfinder page.

I’m at Heavensown Pet Rescue. Call 704-254-0354 to meet me. My complete contact information:

Heavensown Pet Rescue, Waxhaw, NC • 704-254-0354 • dfowler7@carolina.rr.com

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Wordless Wednesday

2012-02-22T00:57:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Today is supposed to be wordless. So I’ll share some pictures that need no commentary from me.

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Tuesday the Second Day of the Week

2012-02-21T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

This wasn’t the post I had planned to make today. However, the Humans made a decision without consulting me. It has kept me away from my computer all day. Now I’m simply exhausted…

Y’all come back now.

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Moody Monday

2012-02-20T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Weather is teasing us one day then slapping us in the face the next.

A day to enjoy the temperatures. A day to enjoy the sunshine.

Look around the mountains.

Long shadows as evening closes in on us.

The sun sinks behind the neighboring mountain. The yard is in complete shadow as a glow fills the gap.

Time to follow my Human back inside.

After this beautiful day, the next dawned gloomy with rain pouring from the heavens. Later in the day, a nasty wintery mix started and continued throughout the day. Spoiled any fun we might have had.

Y’all come back now.

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Q & A ‘Cause I’m IT!

2012-02-19T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

As fast as I run…they tagged me!

I’m IT!

Okay, when they tag you, you have to answer some questions!

Let me think.

1. Describe yourself in 7 words. Y’all tell me I’m handsome, so I’ll start with that.

Handsome, obedient, helpful, loyal, protective, strong and smart.

2. What keeps you up at night?

When there is a strange noise outside.

3. Who would you like to be?

As every dog knows, never envy or wish to be someone else. You just don’t know what their life is really, really like.

My Human says she learned that at a young age, when a girl who she thought was prettier and smarter told my Human she envied my Human. So be yourself and be the best that you can!

4. What are you wearing right now?

As you can see, I’m wearing nothing.

5. What scares you?

Nothing really, really scares me.

6. The best and worst of blogging.

The best of blogging is knowing y’all!

The worst of blogging is when one of y’all get sick.

7. The last website I visited.

Champion of My Heart. Most of y’all know Lilly has given her Humans a terrible fright as she struggles to recover from an adverse vaccine reaction. It has a long name that I’m not going to try to spell.

8. What is one thing I would change about myself?

I’d learn to curb my excitement and be quiet when riding in the car.

9. Slankets yes or no?

What are they? Oh, yes, I remember reading something about them on somebody else's site. Something about arms? Since I don’t have arms, I say “NO”!

10. Tell us something about the dog that tagged you.

Gloria, Freddie and their human tagged me. All three chime in on daily life together. Gloria and Freddie have the most expressive faces you have ever seen. No secrets can be kept with those faces!

Now I’m supposed to tag someone! Actually 8 someone's.

The Chronicles of Cardigan

Two Greyhound Town

Can’t wait to see y’all’s answers!

Y’all come back now!

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I Share My Yard With These Birds

2012-02-18T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Since we ended up spending the winter here in the mountains, my Human set up a feeding station for my little feathered friends. I introduced y’all to my cardinal friends.

Then you met the chickadee and snowbird February 12th.

Now I’d like you to meet a couple more.

Here is a Towhee his feathers ruffled by the 40-50 mph winds.

Looks a wee might cold doesn’t he?

And the day wouldn’t be complete without the music from the song sparrow.

Of course the cardinal is still here.

Research from Penn State University in 2002 states that cardinals mate for life, which averages 3 yrs. So it wasn’t surprising to see his wife accompany him to eat and drink.

See the snow bird behind her on the opposite side of the fence?

gotta fly away!

Tomorrow is questions and answer time again.

Y’all come back now.

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More Clues to Mystery!

2012-02-17T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

My Human and I did some research on “bear season” here in the mountains. It ended January 2nd. However, it’s open season in these parts on coyotes, wild boar, also called feral hogs, and bobcats.

My Human thinks the claw marks are just too, too big for a bobcat. She also found this print in some mud near the tree. Unfortunately, the long part of the paw print doesn’t all show. It looks almost like a human barefoot print.

Below is my little, by comparison, paw print, in the same area. My Human always can tell my prints from other dogs’ ‘cause mine are somewhat unique.

Here is another picture of the marks on the tree.

Guess the mystery will remain just that, a mystery.

Y’all come back now!

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Seniors for Seniors

2012-02-16T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Today is the the weekday when we introduce a dog in need of adoption. Stuff happens. Dogs end up losing their happy home. A shelter is like a jail. Would you want to be sent to jail just because something happened and you were suddenly homeless?

Many of these homeless dogs, living in doggy jails, are seniors, usually over age seven. Some are lucky enough to find themselves in foster homes instead of jails.

There is a special program available through Petfinder. Also some shelters offer their own programs to help senior humans adopt a senior pet. You have to read the program, because requirements vary about human age to be considered senior.

Here’s an example of a Senior for a Senior.

Chessie is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix. Chessie is a senior gal whose loving owner passed away and left her homeless. No one in the family had room for a large dog, so she ended up in doggy jail.

Several times the shelter manager called the people here at Maranatha Farm, Ridgeland, SC. Finally we went to see this beautiful expressive dog. She’s cheerful, loves walks and has tons of live and affection to give someone.

The Seniors for Seniors program at Maranatha Farm provides a gentle, well trained dog like Chessie to a qualified senior adopter at no charge. That’s not all…they will continue to provide for all her medical needs for the rest of her lifetime!

So, if you are over 60 years of age and would love to share your love with this loving pawed one, Chessie, go to http://www.maranathafarm.org and download the adoption application.

Marantha Farm provides heartworm prevention, arranges medical care, vaccinations and wormings. They will also accept Chessie for boarding as needed. Should the senior become unable to care for Chessie the will accept her back.

Don’t y’all think this is a wonderful “win, win”?

Chessie’s contact information:

Chessie, Maranatha Farm, Ridgeland, SC • (843) 816-6676 • karenwilkins379@yahoo.com

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My Happy Face

2012-02-15T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Is anyone going to let me out of here?

This is my happy face!

Hope y’all had a great Valentines Day yesterday!

Y’all come back now!

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More Mystery

2012-02-14T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Thanks for stoppin’ back!

Mornin’ dawned frigid with snow in the higher elevations.

The Humans knew more snow was in the forecast so we decided to go back to our favorite trail.

When we arrived we got a look at some different mountains.

I was quick to be off!

The Humans kept stopping to look at the snow over on the opposite mountain.

While they were admiring the view, they spied these new marks on one of the trees.

The marks go high into the branches.

In the meantime my sniffer was hard at work checking every nook and cranny.

Folks, with all this sniffin’ I still don’t know who is trespassing in my territory.

The day ended with none of us knowing who or what was sharing our forest and field. But something told me it wasn’t something the Humans or I wanted to meet.

All I know is that that coyotes don’t climb trees. There is a bear that passes through here, but usually when the blackberries, Huckleberries and elderberries are ripe. There are also bobcats and they lay high in trees. To my mind those marks are too big for a bobcat.

Y’all come back now.

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Monday Mystery

2012-02-13T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

The last couple of times we’ve gone hiking on our favorite trail there were some strange smells. A neighbor has been complaining about coyotes killing his sheep. I don’t know this scent.

Should I check down there?

Here goes.

I’m still picking up strange scents!

Wish my Humans had better sniffers. Maybe they would know who or what made this scent.

Check in tomorrow for more on this mystery.

Y’all come back now!

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Sunday in the Mountains

2012-02-12T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Hope y’all are havin’ a great weekend!

Lucky the Humans and I got all our errands and some hiking earlier in the week! I’m layin’ by the fire watching a winter storm turn the world white. With roaring wind attempting to blow every flake of snow away as fast as it falls, it was difficult just going out for a business break.

The birds are busy outside the windows at the makeshift feeding station the Humans set up. These pictures were taken before the storm.

This Junko looks like he’s callin’ all his friends.

This chickadee is too busy eating to pose for our camera.

Ah, nice pose.

Back to eating.

Look how he holds the seed while cracking it open with his pointy beak.

Y’all come back now!

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Saturday???

2012-02-11T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Wow, busy, busy week!

Seemed like I was always racin’ here and there!

Y’all come back now!

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Fun Friday’s Fun Answers to Fun Questions

2012-02-10T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

My friend Bert asked me “do you live in heaven?”

Bert, I live in the best of all worlds. If that is heaven, then yes, I live in heaven.

My friend Kol asked “that is a glorious puddle Hawk. Did you wallow in it? Did you get nice and muddy? Did ya?Did ya?Did ya? I want to train for whatever the 2BrownDawgs do. Human-sanctioned mud baths? I'm IN.

Kol, sorry to disappoint but I just ran through it. My Human is pretty quick to direct my energy so I won’t get the car full of mud and dirt.

The 2BrownDawgs asked “Did you go around? Now in our field training they would have made us go through it. Yep, straight through the mud. :)”

Actually, I was doing a “come” command to my Human Papa, then the Human Momma called me to her. Isn’t she smart? It kept me outa the mud, though I did manage to splash through part of it. Truth is I prefer water deep enough for real swimming. If I’m not going full blast, my Human calls me away from puddles.

Y’all come back now!

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I’m Riley! I’m Riley!

2012-02-09T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

It’s me, Hawk. I have two friends here I’d like y’all to meet. One Riley you’ve met before. He’s the 4 year old deaf boy whose owner left him for 2 weeks at a kennel and never returned.

Riley is housebroken. He’s learning hand signals and is Mr. Personality. He’ll also get along with other dogs. Older children are okay. A fenced yard is needed because of Riley’s deafness.

For more information about Riley the Chessie, contact his foster in Arlington, Va. at Snicks98@aol.com

The second Riley is about 3 years old and 65 lbs. Since he is the silent type little else is known about him at present.

If you would like to meet this handsome fellow, Riley, contact Lenoir County SPCA, Kinston, NC • 252-520-0003 • lenoircountyspca@yahoo.com

Thanks for stoppin’.

Y’all come back now.

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Enjoyin’

2012-02-08T00:01:00.002-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Thankful for every nice day we have!

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Big Puddle

2012-02-07T16:17:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Yep, that’s the ice cream on my face.

What I really want to do is show you a giant mud puddle. I know my friend Sage would have loved it, but it isn’t deep enough to swim in, so it just didn’t interest me much.

Sage, you’re still the champ of the mud puddles!

Y’all come back now!

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Some Days…

2012-02-06T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all,

I’ve been into it.

No, Sage, not a mud puddle!

Papa’s got a heart. He let me lick an ice cream carton. Don’t tell my Human Momma!

She’ll get angry with him! ‘Cause of my allergies.

Y’all come back now!

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Sunday Shadows

2012-02-05T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Sunny days mean shadows.

Perhaps, I’ll turn into my shadow…

What do y’all think?

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Wonderful Weather

2012-02-04T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

It’s me!

It’s been amazingly warm this week! So we got lots of hiking in the woods. I checked out lots of smells.

And new smells!

And practiced recalls.

Then I came home and practiced sleepin’.

Y’all come back now!

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What Motivates Me?

2012-02-03T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

A couple of days ago, Peanut’s human asked, “I wanted to teach Peanuts to do the retrieve and her dropping the ball in front me or on my hand but she doesn't. Is it possible to do so without the treats? Or do I have to bribe her with it.”

Let me ask y’all something, when you go to work do you get paid? When you do laundry, why do you do it? Wash dishes?

Why do I do something? Money means nothing to me. What does matter? What makes me feel good? What makes Peanuts feel good?

Anytime we are learning a new behavior, it is important that we are paid in something that we really, really like. Some dogs love cheese or pieces of hot dog. With my food allergies I had to stick to special treats of pieces of kibble. Whatever payment you choose, make sure it is something your dog values. We need food to survive and value food, but make the choice of reward something very special.

My Human likes me to pick up things, bring them to her and hand them to her. If I drop it on the ground, or floor, she tells me to “hand it”.

Once you have a happy pup returning every time and dropping or handing you the ball or bumper, it is okay to use verbal praise intermittently. The entire point is for the retrieve to be fun for both you and your dog.

That said, remember if we want to do something, if we offer you a behavior and get rewarded you will have an easy job of teaching us what you want and we will give a reliable response when you ask us. So, if you have a retriever it isn’t difficult to teach us to bring things.

Man bred different dogs for different purposes. To keep a happy dog, think about the job they are bred to do. This is the dogs drive, their skill. It’s just like you humans. Some of y’all can play musical instruments, some sing, some are good at what you call mathematics. We dogs are the same way. We are happiest when our drive is satisfied.

Remember, you don’t work for free and neither should we! There is something that motivates everyone, man or beast.

Y’all come back now!

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Ghiradelli Not Chocolate

2012-02-02T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hello, my name is Ghiradelli. I was born in November of last year.

They say I’m a mixed breed of Boxer and Chesapeake Bay Retriever. But look at my tail! It looks like it belongs to a cat. I know cats, ‘cause me and a couple of my siblings are fostered with a couple, along with five, yes count them, five other dogs.

On the positive side, I get to play tug of war, chew on stuff and run around and investigate in the big dark woods. Hey, I can stand up for myself with the other pups if I have to, but I’m an easy going guy.

I love my new humans. I like to hug and play licky face. I try to do everything I can to please them.

Please, won’t you adopt me? Make me your most loyal companion?

You can contact me, Ghiradelli, at

Animal Compassion Network, Asheville, NC Telephone: 828-258-4820 or send an email with my name to petfinder@animalcompassionnetwork.org

Click on my name of picture to go to my Petfinder page. Thank you.

Animal Compassion Network has a store for rescued pets, Pet Harmony located at 803 Fairview Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28803. Stop by to meet me and shop for all of your pet supply needs.

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Wonderful Wednesday!

2012-02-01T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all,

What a wonderful few days! It’s almost like spring, except it isn’t.

I’ve been able to get out and practice retrieves.

My Human said I had to stay hydrated since it was 62 degrees Fahrenheit.

And I still did lots of running.

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Award Tuesday!

2012-01-31T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Oh I am so excited!

I received an award from “My Dogs Love Me”! Isn’t it beautiful? This is the first time I’ve ever received this award! Thank you, thank you!

This award was purposely made to recognize the efforts of fellow bloggers and let them know that their work is appreciated!!

The first blog I would like y’all to visit is The Elka Almanac. This blog is the tale of the amazing day to day journey of a young dog and a first time dog owner. Elka and her person seem to be meant for each other. The blog also includes the research Elka’s person did prior to adding her to the family.

My Human says you can never read too many books about teaching…Where can I get a book about training humans?

Next, the most glamorous doodle in Blogville…Sophie!!! She lives in the most beautiful spot in the world! If you don’t believe me, check out the photography yourself!

Next, I want to recognize Just Ramblin! Stop by and meet Stella and Sadie. Like the title suggests, you’ll find provocative thoughts, interesting photos and of course, the Newf and the Chessie…

Yes, another Chessie.

Then there is my very special friend over in the UK! Miss Penny, the Jack Russell dog and modest Internet star! Of course she shares her blog with her human. My Human enjoys reading what her human posts. Truth be known, I only read what Penny writes. Being a dog, most human stuff is of no interest to me. Klahanie has something to offer all of us, man or beast .

Finally, stop and visit “Peaceful Dog”. These dogs and their humans enjoy lots of outdoor hiking in interesting places and sleeping. Uh, the dogs seem to enjoy the sleeping…not so much the humans.

Of course, my Humans spent time in the areas where Peaceful Dog goes hiking, so are very familiar with them. It was just another reason I love this blog; I get to see places from my Humans past.

Hope y’all enjoy visiting some more of my friends.

Y’all come back now!

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Rolling Along!

2012-01-30T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

What do you mean “get up!”

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On the Go!

2012-01-29T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

It’s Sunday again.

Sunday’s are special days. The Humans always make Sunday special. It’s a family day.

For those of you who commented on how handsome I am, thank you very much. I posed just for y’all.

I’d also like to point out, my Human has such faith in my behavior, that even though there is no fence, I wear no collars.

Does your human trust you?

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We Have Grass!

2012-01-28T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Sometimes my Human gets it right.

We’ve had lots and lots of rain.

However, as you can see in the first two pictures, we have

g r a s s!

Climb another 1500 feet to find the snow. My Human is very thankful we’re getting rain at our elevation.

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Fun Friday!

2012-01-27T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Yep, it’s Friday! For many humans it is called TGIF! Me? I just think it is another FUN day!

Grab the ball!

Return the ball!

Give the ball.

Y’all like my freckled nose?

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Give Chloe a Forever Home!

2012-01-26T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Let me introduce y’all to a lovely lady named Chloe who is seeking a special forever home. Are you that home?

Chloe is about the same age as I am, maybe a little younger. She is estimated between 4 and 5 years old, in human years. Tell us more about yourself, Chloe.

Thank you Hawk. I’m a very mellow gal. I’m very well behaved whether in the house or car or on a leash. I love walks.

I just want to make some a wonderful companion and in turn I would love them forever. I would love to have someone to love who would love me in return.

Thanks for telling us about yourself, Chloe.

Do you need a loving companion?

To go to Chloe’s Petfinder page, click here or on her name or picture.

CHLOE's Contact Info

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida (LRRoF), Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL

877.LABS-FLA • info@lrrof.org

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World of a Wonderful Wednesday

2012-01-25T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Do y’all like the trees?

My Human seems to be really slow on focusing, don’t y’all think?

I thought she was taking pictures of me. Here I am putting on my best “run by” and she’s focused on the silly trees that stand there and don’t do anything!

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Award Tuesday!

2012-01-24T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

I want to send gracious thanks to My Dogs Love Me! You’ll see the signature Haopee in the comments on y’alls blogs.

I’m so excited! I’ve never, ever gotten a Pawsome Blogger Award! I think it is so relevant for those of us who have paws, who struggle through life dependent on humans simply because we don’t have thumbs! Notice the paw print, Human! This ones for me!

Once more, thank you Haopee!

If y’all haven’t visited My Dogs Love Me, you really must. The blog has evolved over time and today is very informative on a host of topics. I always learn something about humans and other dogs.

But now I want to pass this awesome award on to some of my favorite friends.

First, The Thundering Herd! One day we hope we’ll run into each other on one of our hikes since we haunt many of the same places. Can you imagine comin’ around a corner and meetin’ up with these six?

Next, Life with Desmond! Desmond is a lucky fellow named for Desmond Jones of the Beatles song lyrics. His early life was one of upheaval as one after the other families turned him into shelters. On April Fools Day he found his forever home and now celebrates with his own blog. This award is a little early for his gotcha birthday…but I know Desmond will love it!

Next is Katrina! Check out the puppy love at the Puppy Raising Journey ! This is the life and times of a teenage puppy raiser and the new puppy, Katrina, she recently picked up at Guide Dogs. If you’ve read the amazing stories of these young dogs and the unbelievable dedication of their raisers, you’ll want to follow this pup from beginning to advanced training. If you’ve never followed a puppy raiser, you will love this blog.

Next is Puppy Raising with Monte and Me. This blog is also about a family raising a guide dog.

Then, for a change of pace, may I present Two Collies and a Mutt. There are two Rough Collies and a Lab mix. The younger collie has shorter hair, but is not a Smooth Collie. You’ll enjoy the photos and narrative.

Ricky’s Life is a great blog especially if you have an active dog like a Sheltie. Ricky is always learning and living life to the fullest.

You really must check out the Peaceful Dog Blog. This blog is all about positive training and fostering. These dogs have amazing hikes around the Washington D.C. area complete with photos. Also go back aways and meet some of the past foster dogs.

Finally, The Chronicles of Cardigan! Jon Farleigh and Dewi are Cardigan Welsh Corgis with a blog all about them and their family.

Okay, y’all, I’m off to let my friends know they have an Award!

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What’s with the Cats?

2012-01-23T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

My little pal Scrappy got tricked by his human! How mean! Poor little fellow! Let me tell you what else I found out: vets seem to want to torment us! with cats! Yes, I said cats.

Now I really don’t have anything against cats. I’m not allowed to chase cats when they trespass in my territory. However, like the cat that Scrappy met up with, these cats in the my vets office like to sit and taunt. Only Scrappy had the cat come right into the exam room!

Don’t feel bad Scrappy! You aren’t alone. I, too, had to go to the vet for a check up last week and face these demon cats again as they sit and stare and flick their tails.

Since I’ve been here in the mountains where rain and snow have limited everybody's’ exercise I’ve gained 3 lbs.! Dr. G. was not happy about the weight gain. She told my Human to cut back my food when I wasn’t getting as much exercise. Is she crazy!? I’ll starve to death!

Oh, and Scrappy, I have to get my ears cleaned at least 3 times a week!

Just wanted to let y’all know that you seriously have my sympathy!

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What I Do When I Won’t!

2012-01-22T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Some time ago I promised to let y’all know what I do when I don’t want to do something.

My crate has always been my own special place where I can do what I want and never get corrected. That spot is my crate.

Now, my Human does go in it after she launders my bedding to get everything all comfy again. Yes, she can fit in my crate.

So, when she wants me to go outside and I don’t want to, I just go in my crate and lay down. She shrugs and leaves me alone.

My friend Haopee asked me “I've never known where you came from.” I’m not sure if the question is about where I was born or where I live with my Humans now. I live in southeastern USA. Part of the time I live in the southeastern mountains and the rest of the time I live at the shore in the deep south.

The other question Haopee asked was “I'm just wondering, have you ever seen some of your human's old pets?” My Humans had no pets when I came to live with them. However I have seen pictures of many of them. Of course Candy, the Chessie featured under “in memory” had her own website. The pictures on the “in memory” page were on her website.

Y’all can feel free to email at browndogcbr at live.com

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More Faces of Hawk

2012-01-21T00:01:00.000-05:00

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Questions, Answers and Training Notes

2012-01-20T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Have lots to cover today!

First, I’ve got to do some bragging. What, you didn’t think I’d admit I brag?

Lets talk about fences. Poor Fred and Gloria had the winds blow their fence down…poor Fred is whining that it’s put a crimp in his fun!

I don’t have any fences to blow down. You rarely see me on a leash, but it wasn’t always that way. When I first arrived I walked on a lead every time I went outside.

Now I no longer need the lead, but still the Human goes with me. But I get ahead of myself. For the first couple of years I had 4 to 5 regular outings each day. Each outing I took at least 2 turns around the perimeter of the yard, on lead. There was a special spot that we stopped for potty time. Now, I also got out to practice my obedience.

My first off leash time, I still had a check cord.

My Human would just step on the end of the cord if I didn’t immediately obey.

When we went to the mountains the same procedure was followed. At least four times a day, on leash, I walked the perimeter of my boundaries.

Once my Human felt confident with my responses to basic commands, the walks were off leash but I was wearing the check cord. It wasn’t long before I graduated to completely off lead walks. Of course I was attending obedience school too.

From time to time people ask about the tab lead on my collar. Lots of agility dogs wear them when they are training. They allow the human to grab it to correct us.

I always have one attached to my collar all the time. My Human says it makes her feel more comfortable when she can quickly grab the tab lead if I’m acting inappropriately.

Anyway, that’s how I learned my boundaries. The fact that one of my Humans is always outside with me, keeps me within my boundaries. One paw outside and I get a verbal correction or recall.

Haopee asks “I have a question. Are CBRs high energy pooches? What if you live in a small apartment? How many hours of exercise do you guys need?”

All retrievers need loads of exercise and mental stimulation. I get a good walk before daylight, then come in and eat. Almost immediately I want to go out for a potty break. By now it is light, so I usually get about a 30 minute walk and about 15 minutes practicing some obedience. In the summer my schedule is a little different, because we try to go for our long exercise early in the day.

In the winter, like now, we usually go mid-morning when the sun, hopefully, is warming things up. Our long exercise may be a leashed walk in a town park, an on or off leash hike, or an off leash hike on private property. Weather permitting, my Human and I jog part of the trail. If possible, we go where I can run off leash and practice retrieves.

Then evening, after supper, we go for another walk about half an hour. This walk usually includes about 10 minutes of obedience work. The final walk is just a short one at bed time.

So that is my schedule. If the Humans have business that interrupts the schedule, I usually get a really long walk and training session in the morning and another when they return in the evening.

The most important thing about having a successful relationship with a retriever is to spend time teaching him new things and make sure he has lots of brisk exercise which includes exercising his retrieving skills.

To see more about training retrievers and to see how demanding a job we can really handle, go visit Thunder and Storm and follow Freighter as he grows from an 8 week old pup to the accomplished hunting companion his dad already is.

Our, retrievers, ability to work closely with our human and understand complicated commands is what makes us great guide and assistance dogs. Stop and visit McLean Southeastern Guide Dog in Training to see how adaptive we can be. Or you can follow Brandon’s Life as a Guide Dog in Training. Meagan has a wonderful blog Davey’s Everyday Adventures. The most recent post was a summary of Davey’s life until Meagan had to turn him in for advanced training. Finally, stop by Raising Patrick in College for tales of a future assistance dog.

The main reason retrievers are used as guide and assistance dogs is because we were bred to work closely with a human and trust the human and to take direction. Because we are retrieving birds and have to learn to mark where they fall, we also are more aware of what’s above us. This is very important if you are guiding a blind person so you don’t walk them into a branch or sign.

So, Haopee, I hope I’ve at least partially answered your question about our energy level. I hope anyone who stayed with me throughout this post understands just how eager we retrievers are for knowledge and how we need to be inside with and part of our family or special person.

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A Wish for Wheels

2012-01-19T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hello! I’m Wheels!

They tell me I’m 3 in people years and that I’m probably a Labrador, Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix.

I have a wish! I’d love to have a home of my own! I’ve got loads of energy and love to play. I’d love someone to teach me how to play ball or Frisbee.

What I really need is a good friend to be firm, teach me what’s okay and say “no” if its not. I need a friend who cares. I need a friend to continue my training and maybe even go on to more advanced stuff, like rally obedience. I think I’m a really smart boy and I love to learn. I need a friend to teach me, to help me burn off extra energy and then to snuggle with me and give me love.

If you would like to adopt me, Wheels, please click on my name or a picture of me and go to my Petfinder page for special health information about me from my temporary home

Clark County Humane Society, Neillsville, WI • 715-743-4550 or email

ccpetshelter@gmail.com

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It Melted. Twice. Four Times. Snowed Every Night. Wind Howled.

2012-01-18T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

But, before what the wind didn’t blow away melted, I had a little fun with my constant companion! No, not my Human! My Wubba Octopus ball.

Above, I spy!

Woo Hoo got it!

Freezin’ my teeth. Freezin’ my tongue.

Freezin’ my eyes…WIND!

Friday I’ll share more about my training and the MONSTER in the woods.

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Award Tuesday!

2012-01-17T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

I have to thank my 2 Chessie friends, Thunder and Storm for sharing their Liebster Award with me!

Before I tell y’all about the award, I want to tell you about 2 brown dawgs! They are now 3 brown dawgs! Yep, any of those links will work to get you over to see Freighter!

After y’all meet Freighter, hurry on back to see with whom I’ve shared the Liebster Award! Liebster means “dearest” in German.

The simple rules of this award are:

1. Copy and paste the award on our blog.
2. Link back to the blogger who gave us the award.
3. Pick our five favorite blogs, with less than 200 followers and leave a comment on their blog to let them know they have received the award.
4. Hope that the five blogs chosen will keep spreading the love and pass it on to five more blogs.

It was tough making a decision on my five favorite blogs. I love so many of y’all!

Sherri and her wonderful, often amazing dogs and even more phenomenal photography is a must for this award! Sherri also offers great info on training your dog and other things dog. Check out, Just Dogs with Sherri! Go back and read Friday the Thirteenth’s post, A Turn of the Head…great pic, but greater info on how to prevent that counter surfing in the first place!

Next is Bailey, the girl with the “dogs in cars” pictures in which many of you have participated. Bailey is a great girl, who was a rescue. Because she is young, she sometimes gets into trouble. Sometimes Bailey gets into trouble because humans don’t understand us pawed ones! Go check out Bailey be Good!

Third is Bichonpawz! Let me tell y’all, this cute little dog is out there this past weekend disappearing in the snow! No joke!

Fourth, I found a match for Sage and her love of mud…y’all must check out My Life with Flyball Dogs. The post of Saturday January 14th shows just how much Koira LOVES the mud!

Finally, check out Sage in the photo near the bottom of this link here or check out the Muddy Monday post from January 9th for a real lesson on how Sage shares the LOVE!

Now, y’all be the judge! I don’t know who is muddier, Koira or Sage! ?

Enjoy the Liebster y’all!

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The Stranger in the Woods. Not My Mischief!

2012-01-16T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Here I was, sniffin’ around. My Human was suspicious ‘cause I kept peeing and sniffing spots all along the trail. We have coyotes and wild boar in these mountains, but not in this immediate area.

Then the Human is watchin’ me and takin’ this shot as I climbed out of a swell.

My Human and I were hiking this part of the trail alone. Papa had taken an easier trail. As we reached the main trail, my Human and I heard a growl off to our left. I sat down instantly, on command and looked toward the growling.

We couldn’t see anything, but my Human hollered, “go home”. I sat and watched. I could see something huge and white and black and hairy. It moved away, so we started on down our trail.

The growling started again. I was out in front ‘cause we were starting to jog. My Human blew a whistle sit. I sat.

My Human yelled again and sort of ran at the trespasser. This is all she could see.

The monster moved away and we turned and walked, yes walked, on down the trail. My Human was afraid of jogging the way we usually do for fear the monster would chase after us.

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Hi Gear!

2012-01-15T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

High gear!

Oh, Gloria and Fred’s Mom, also known as Basset Momma, noticed that the item I was retrieving in the picture below was an old oil bottle that probably fell off a tractor or hay trailer.

As soon as I picked it up and my Human realized what she’d sent me to retrieve, she ran to meet me and took it quickly from me. Yes, I did get a treat for that retrieve, though I usually don’t get one. There was a cap on the bottle, but my Human was afraid my teeth could puncture it and no telling what was in it.

My Human said I should tell you no animal was injured in the making of that photo.

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Promises, More Training

2012-01-14T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

When we are out hikin’ I get to practice lessons learned. Above I’m doin’ a whistle recall.

This was last week, the only day we had a break in the rain. I was so excited to finally get out! My Human says it is this continued practice that keeps me sharp in responding to past lessons. She says that way she doesn’t have to worry about takin’ me places off leash. Of course if it’s near traffic, in town or in an “on leash” area, I’m happy to show off those skills too.

Above is a “wait” for the slow two legged one to catch up.

Below I have been sent for a bumper in the swale.

And below my Human sent me to fetch something she spied in the field. I have to admit I thought I was lookin’ for a bumper and ran right past the “thing” the first time.

Now, I have a confession to make. When I came to live with my Humans I thought that when you went to get a bumper or ball you were supposed to play “keep away”. My Human was very patient. I didn’t learn to follow directions and return stuff, hand stuff and pick stuff up on command overnight. I really find workin’ to help my Human much more fun!

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You’ve Got Questions? I’ve Got Answers!

2012-01-13T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Y’all have been leaving me questions regarding some of my posts. I will do my best to answer them.

My friend the therapy and retired search dog Bert asked me these questions about “hey hey it’ll be a great day!” Bert said: “Seriously Hawk, how could you not roll in that mud. I mean, really.”

I’m really don’t have a great answer for you. It wasn’t deep enough for a good swim and my Human gave me that “aht, aht” …y’all know that’s really NO!

The second and third questions were: “And those sheep, did ya chase em? and that moon, did ya howl? Great day in deed.”

Now, regarding chasing the sheep, I barked, but my Human put me in a sit. Can’t chase if you’re sittin’. Actually, I’m more interested in retrieving stuff.

Nothing was howling at this hazy morning moon. I don’t think I’ve ever howled at a moon. Since we take our first walk before daylight, I see lots of moons, but never thought about howling at them.

My friend Scrappy said “We had that here and it made for a very chilly morning!“ We’ve been lucky ‘cause the weather has been mild and above freezing lately. Unfortunately, by the time y’all read this we should be in the deep freeze with a good part of the rest of the U.S.

By the way Scrappy, that was the only day this week we saw the sun or the moon…the rest of the week was rainy.

About the big guy and his friends pictured above, Scrappy asks, “I have never seen anything like the looks of those animals around here. They have some silly fur.”

It does look funny doesn’t it?

They shave that off of them in the spring and sell it. It becomes the wool in your clothes and blankets.

Roxy and Torrey’s human said they would have been off like a flash and wanted to know if I chased these hairy sheep. Not only didn’t I chase them, but I had to sit while my Human took these photos.

Now, I actually have some humans who read these posts. No they aren’t embarrassed to read posts made by a dog. One of these humans comments as haopee and can be found at the very entertaining blog My Dogs Love.Me. Yes dogs live there too and earlier entries were written by her dog. Now he’s retired and the human has taken over the posts. But I digress, because I wanted you to meet them. She asked the question “What are those green glowing stuff in front of the camera”

As you can see it’s dark outside. My silly Human didn’t have anything to rest her camera on ‘cause she was walkin’ with me, also it was a misty morn, so the the floodlights at places on neighboring mountains look like weird dancing ghosts.

Now haopee also questioned the octopus ball I carry. She answered the question herself before I could answer it for her.

“Hey Hawky, I just realized something. Maybe because you're a retriever, you have that toy all the time with you, especially in most pictures taken of you.”

This ball is kept in the mountains…and wearing out…hope they can find me another. I only get to carry it outside.

This aero ball was my favorite to carry at the shore. Then I got this toy that is part coon tail and part like a bumper. That’s now my “most favorite” when we’re at the shore. Again, I only get to carry it or retrieve it when outside.

Now, if I missed someone’s question, please feel free to post a comment or email me at browndogcbr(remove)@live.com.

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Mocha

2012-01-12T00:01:00.000-05:00

My name is Mocha! Look at my beautiful golden eyes…the better to adore you with! I love people!

I also LOVE toys and to play! See the toy underneath me in the picture…

I’m young, they tell me about a year in human time. I’m also even tempered. They tell me I’d be a great family dog. Think how much fun your kids could have romping with me. I’d even be great as a jogging partner! I’ll share my toys too.

I love to hug and cuddle.

With strangers I’m well mannered and friendly. I’m obedient; I’ll listen to you. I’d be devoted to you.

Reach my by phone at: 336-393-000 or email me at:

lovingpetinnadoptions@gmail.com

Note from Loving Pet Inn Adoptions: Mocha (super loving) was found lying (uninjured) in the middle of the highway. She would move for the cars and then go right back to the yellow line. Was that where she lost the scent of her prior family? We wonder if she was waiting for her family to come back for her... Heartbreaking!!! It is so easy to imagine since Mocha is the kind of loving dog who is tremendously devoted to her family. Would you like to be the new family that makes her one of your own and returns her unfailing devotion?

Adoption Fee $100. Surfing petfinder? Be sure to also check out our other great family dogs at www.lovingpetinnadoptions.org.

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Hey! Hey! It’ll Be a Great Day!

2012-01-11T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Rise and shine! It’s moon time!

And it was a GREAT DAY!!!

Sage, (click here and see her Monday post!) do you notice the mud puddle? I cooled my paws but didn’t get dirty or roll in it.

Then we met this guy.

And his friends.

Y’all come back now!

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January 10 Pet Blogger Challenge

2012-01-10T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Here it is time for the Pet Blogger Challenge once more!

It’s really a challenge too.

It requires that I really think about my posts and where I’ve changed, or haven’t changed.

So, time for thought.

Click here to visit my original post in response to a Pet Bloggers Challenge.

Now, you ask what I consider my most important goal as set out in last years challenge? Last year I was asked How do you feel you’ve met your goals? My friends and family can find out what we’ve been doing. I keep my stories child friendly so the grandchildren can read them too. As for getting dogs adopted, I can only hope the ones that have found homes, have found homes where they are as happy as I am. Since these dogs are featured on other sites, I don’t think I have enough exposure to make a significant contribution, but it gives me satisfaction to know I promoted other pawed ones.

I still feel the same about the goals of my posts. However, you ask if these goals have changed. Only to a degree. I feel I am enjoying the entertainment aspect of my posts more. I’m enjoying the interaction with other pawed and non-pawed residents of Blogville.

Now you ask if my feelings about blogging on a schedule have changed. I had begun to stick to a schedule which I am still doing and enjoying.

I am not interested in raising income. It has never motivated me. Money is something humans worry about, not pawed ones.

I think I am enjoying posting more than I was previously. I’m having fun with it. I hope it remains fun.

You ask if I’m pleased with the progress I’ve made this year. Yes, I am. I have come up with a schedule that works for me and I enjoy.

You ask how I see my blog changing or growing in 2012? At the moment I am happy with the way my blog is. It is fun and I hope entertaining. I never want to take myself seriously. There are plenty of blogs that do the research and bring us statistics…I just want to be a dog.

Y’all come back now!

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Mischief Monday

2012-01-09T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Guess y’all know by now that I’m allergic to grass. There is no avoiding grass. During the winter it is not as irritating as the summer. One thing all dogs love is a good roll in the grass.

Y’all come back now!

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House Manners

2012-01-08T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Yesterday, I stopped to catch up with life with Sampson and Delilah and they were discussing what happens when the humans eat and when Sampson and Delilah get fed. I promised to tell them what I do.

There are things that every human wants their pawed pal to do better. One of those things we’ll discuss today…it’s called “not begging while the Humans eat”.

Now, my Humans used to have performance horses as well as retrievers, so things like feeding are very regulated. I have certain times I eat...it doesn't matter when the Humans eat...unless the Humans have business that keeps them late, I am always feed breakfast and supper at the same time every day.

If they happen to be eating and it is my feeding time...my Human excuses herself and feeds me.

I get walks also regular...I don't have to ask...I know when they are coming. My Human says she has to pee when she gets up, so she takes me out immediately every morning at the same time...yes before daylight...how do you think I get the moon shots?

Now, we know what we do when I eat, but what do I do when the Humans eat?

I don’t beg. ‘Course I’ve got food allergies, so I don’t get fed from the table.

I have two different commands. One is “down”. That my Human uses when we are training and means I drop down and hold position. The other command “go lay down” is more casual and is used in the house when the Human is busy and doesn’t want to be bothered. I get to wander around and pick a spot to settle in a comfortable position. Sometimes it is in my “house” (crate).

This is how I spend the time while I wait for the Humans to prepare or eat their meals.

I’ll talk about what happens when I don’t want to do something on another day.

Y’all come back now!

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From May to January and Back in Five Days!

2012-01-07T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

According to our local weather we went temperature wise from warm spring like weather to the deepfreeze and returned in less than a week! Lots of y’all who live in the real snow country, not the southeastern U.S. mountains, missed the deep freeze part…y’all just stayed in May!
During our “deep freeze” we noticed some cardinals in need of assistance. So…out went the seed and water. We aren’t normally here this time of year so there were no fancy feeders or bird baths. Then we got to watch them enjoy. The Human got these pictures of the male.

Y’all come back now!

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Q and A Time

2012-01-06T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

I haven’t been getting many of you asking about things lately.

Love all the comments and always welcome questions.

My Chessie friends at 2browndawgs have actually seen a couple of deaf dogs work doing retriever training for hunt tests. They can’t hear a whistle, but they are great at marking and retrieving.

Oh, yes, Scrappy, Chloe & Twiggy the snow is pretty much GONE! There is some in the woods and in the shade of the ridges and mountains and at the north end of the house. It was in the 50’s today and it will be 60’s tomorrow.

Hoapie I know you were confused about the snow. Here in in the southeastern mountains you get snow on one side of the mountain and at different elevations you get different amounts. We got our snow in two fronts. It came and then stopped and the sun came out and melted most of ours, then the next day the rest of it arrived with a vengeance. Now it’s warmed up again. The cold frosty feet thawed out so I could write.

Bert and Goose out in the Rockies want to know why everyone but them has snow. I can’t answer that one. If any of you can answer, click on their names and tell them.

Y’all come back now!

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Problems

2012-01-06T00:00:00.000-05:00

Hi Y'all!

Blogger wouldn't be blogger if it didn't give me the periodic error "The server reported an error with the following web address: 400 Bad Request".

Since I am a simple pawed one with NO technical ability at all...please stay tuned for the question and answer session originally scheduled for this time slot.

Y'all come back now,
Hawk aka BrownDog

Riley is Deaf and Wants a Forever Home

2012-01-05T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Below I have chosen to repost a request from Riley. The original post appeared here in May 2011.

People are afraid of adopting a deaf dog. In reality with the use of hand signals they make wonderful and reliable companions.

Please won’t you consider Riley if you are planning on adding a family member in 2012?

Thanks,

Hawk aka BrownDog

Hello! My name is Riley! and I am deaf.

I’m in foster care after my family dropped me off to be boarded until they could come get me. You guessed it, they never came back.

You know what? Foster care isn’t all bad. I’m learning to communicate with humans. I think this will be a valuable skill when I find my forever home.

I want some special people for a forever family.

Now that I’ve learned I can communicate with humans, I want a family willing to continue to help me learn more hand signals. I bet I can do all those fancy obedience things other dogs do, if someone will take the time to work with me.

I’m a big boy, normal Chessie size of 80 lbs. I’m a young adult, well past all that chewing stuff. They tell me I’m only around 4 years old in human terms.

I like living in a house with the humans. I’m what you humans call “housebroken”. I love getting lots of affection. I love getting groomed. I love car rides. I love swimming. I love playing fetch with the tennis ball and I could learn to retrieve all kinds of things for you.

If you have kids big enough to communicate with me and play with me, I would love it. I also like having other dogs to play with, but kids only would be fine. A fenced yard would be wonderful, ‘cause then I could go out and play and be safe, especially if there were other dogs to play with me like my foster family does.

Please, if you know a family that would want to be my forever family, or if you are that family, click on my name or my picture to go to my Petfinder page and contact Pals for Paws for me.

posted from Petfinder.com original post from

Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation
P.O. Box 50037
Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: (703) 295-DOGS

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Too Cold!

2012-01-04T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

What a disappointment! It only got up to 22 degrees Fahrenheit and then only for a few minutes before the temperatures started dropping again. The 45 mph winds blew most of the snow off our mountainside. The winds rattled the parts of the house and whistled like a freight train.

I started off slowly to investigate. The snow was still howling in fine light flakes too small to really look like snow flakes.

But then the cold bit into my feet and soon I couldn’t get back to the house quickly enough!

Y’all come back now!

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It Is Already the Third Day of the New Year!

2012-01-03T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

The snow has already started. The Humans salted the drive in case they should decide to take me someplace…or not…

The sun peaked back out, but didn’t stay long and the snow resumed with a vengeance. The early dark means I’ll have to wait for daylight to see how much snow we get.

Last year I was enjoying some water training.

The winds are so vicious here that even I don’t want to be outside after I ask to go out. My Human bundles up like she’s at the North Pole…I hear that is really, really cold. Oh well, I’ll just go in my “house” and nap. Maybe when I wake up the weather will have improved.

Y’all come back now!

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Happy Holiday! Happy New Year!

2012-01-02T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

My Human tells me today is the official “holiday”. Humans are strange.

The weather started out in the low 60s for the weekend, but it is supposed to plummet and bring 3 to 6 inches of snow the next couple of days.

What a difference a year makes! Last year this time I was training at the shore. There won’t be any snow there!

Y’all come back now!

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New Years Day

2012-01-01T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Looking back lots has happened this year.

We escaped last year after a couple of really bad snows threatened to keep us here for the winter. We went back to the shore where I could get my Humans out and about!

I enjoyed playing with my Human Papa too.

We went out in the boat.

The one draw back was the big gator or gators? that kept hanging around the boat inlet and the inlet in the lower yard.

My Human said “no swimming” as long as he was hanging around.

I got to spend time riding in my favorite vehicle, the golf cart!

Then the heat sent us back to the mountains where I had great fun romping!

Even in the mountains it was hot.

When the weather cooled somewhat, we returned to the shore.

But we didn’t stay long. It was soon time for autumn color in the mountains!

We returned to the shore for awhile and my Human got this picture of the moon on our walk on Veterans Day morning.

We had to return to the mountains for the Holidays and decided to celebrate the New Year here. Actually I think the Humans have some business they need to finish taking care of before we go back to the shore.

I’ll be spendin’ my New Years Day workin’ the woods for bumpers the Human has hidden. it’s a Sunday, so no one can hunt with a gun.

Y’all come back now!

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Lookin’ Into the Future

2011-12-31T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

May each and every one of you have a safe, warm and loving New Year!

See y’all next year!

Y’all come back now!

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What’s This Preoccupation?

2011-12-30T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

I’m just layin’ here thinkin’ about this next big holiday that the Humans keep talkin’ about. The holiday is New Year.

What I want someone to explain is why all this preoccupation with a day? What’s so special?

Everybody is making reservations for the night before, and planning parties and things for New Year’s Day.

Don’t y’all think you should just follow my example and concentrate on the here and now?

Y’all come back now!

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Make This a Happy New Year

2011-12-29T00:01:00.000-05:00

For these Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

You can contact any one of them at:

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief & Rescue, Atlanta, GA • 770-684-7831 • p-scook@mindspring.com

For more information on any of the dogs below, click on their name or their picture to go to their Petfinder page.

First is Bailey, a six and a half year old neutered male with no health problems. He likes to smile. He loves other dogs, cats, car rides, swimming, and retrieving. Bailey has a food issue. If he is fed separately from other pets it isn’t a problem.

Brownie needs a loving home. He is a Chessie mix that comes from a bad situation of abuse. He has been treated for heartworms. He needs an experienced Chessie home where he is the only dog.

Elyse is young Chessie. Her color is called deadgrass. She is beautiful, fun loving and full of mischief. She needs a home dedicated to exercise and obedience training.

This is Helli. Another deadgrass, she was featured last week. She knows basic commands and loves retrieving, swimming and car rides. She is gun shy, however.

Next is Cameo. She is already 70 lbs. Currently she is responding well to treatment for demodedic mange. She loves car rides, water, children, other dogs, cats and strangers. She is partially housebroken. She is young and needs lots of exercise and obedience training.

Finally, we have Sissy, another young Chessie. She weighs about 50 lbs. She is housebroken. Sissy is still learning how to be a dog. She also is just learning about a leash. She will only be adopted into a home with other dogs and a fenced yard.

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The Last Wednesday!

2011-12-28T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Do you know what today is?

Y’all come back now!

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It’s Come and Gone!

2011-12-27T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Do y’all feel a let down right after all the Christmas rush and celebration is over and all the family and friends go back to their everyday lives?

Nothin’ cookin’ here…but I bet Kol’s mom has something good at his house!

Y’all come back now!

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The Day After

2011-12-26T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

This is Boxing Day in Canada! I thought that meant that people went boxing…but evidently it really means a “day of goodwill”. Boxing Day is a holiday that happens on the first or second weekday after Christmas.

Besides Canada, it is also celebrated in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. In Ireland it is known as St Stephens Day, a religious holiday. In 1994 South Africa renamed Boxing Day as the Day of Goodwill.

Evidently it has become another of those mad shopping days that humans enjoy.

Y’all come back now.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

2011-12-25T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

It’s here! Christmas!

Y’all come back now!

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Christmas Eve

2011-12-24T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

I’m going to go to Christmas’ past…

My first Christmas in the mountains with my Humans was 2007.

My next Christmas was 2008. That was the year I started this blog to save my memories.

We had snow up here that year.

The following year, 2009, we also spent Christmas in the mountains.

That brings us to last year. We went home to the shore for Christmas. We had a great time

since the weather was perfect!

The flowers are still blooming this time of year and it isn’t too hot to go for nice runs…

Beautiful flowers…most will be gone with a hard January frost. By February things are blooming again as spring arrives at the shore.

Here in the mountains February means more snow.

The highlight of Christmas at the shore was a great morning run!

This Christmas we are once more staying in the mountains…

Have a merry one y’all!

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Happy Happy!

2011-12-23T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

I’ve been layin’ here thinkin’ about what my Human said.

She said that different religions celebrate holidays this time of year…like Hanukkah also known as the Festival of Lights. The Jewish people get to celebrate this holiday for eight whole days! This festival is to celebrate the Jewish peoples’ struggle for religious freedom. This holiday started on December 21st this year.

There are many different religions. My Human had a dear friend who was Buddhist and celebrated Bodhi Day. Muslim and Hindu holidays sometimes fall this time of year.

I really don’t understand all this religion stuff, but I like the presents!

Have a Happy…!

Y’all come back now!

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Helli

2011-12-22T00:01:00.000-05:00

Meet Helli.

Helli is a deadgrass Chessie who will not make a hunting companion. Helli is gun shy.

However, she loves swimming, car rides, retrieving. Helli is happy with other dogs, cats, strangers and children. She also knows commands like sit, come and heel.

Helli would love to be a great family pet.

Contact Helli at

Helli Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief & Rescue, Atlanta, GA • 770-684-7831 • p-scook@mindspring.com

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Sunny

2011-12-21T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

After a nice run with my Human it was time to relax, nap and catch a few rays.

Y’all come back now!

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Tuesday’s Tasty Treats

2011-12-20T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all,

My Human hasn’t had much time for cookin’ lately. However, she did manage to make me some of those tasty sweet potato honey treats that she learned how to make from Kirby’s Kitchen.

Right now I’m off to Kol’s to see what his mom is makin’.

Y’all come back now!

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Me? Mischief?

2011-12-19T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Here it is, Mischief Monday!

I have some real mischief to tell you about this week… only it is not the kind of mischief that y’all suggested to me.

Over at Peggy’s Pet Place I gather that Kelly likes dumping trash cans and chewing on shoes. My Human usually makes sure that no trash is in the cans and shoes are in the closets when I’m left alone.

Over at You Did What with Your Weiner it was suggested that I just go out and get myself a kid! Why? Because kids aren’t bothered with tall humans’ stuff. My human niece stopped to visit me and told me that the problem there is that the tall humans usually take the kids with them when they leave.

A cat to play with would be nice, but my Human Papa is allergic to cats. Oh well…

Instead I decided to investigate the guest bathroom. My Human has always left the door open and the commode lid up. She says that way should anything happen to both Humans and someone didn’t rescue me before my water bowl went dry…

First, understand I NEVER drink out of the commode. I only use my own bowl or a water bottle. However, I thought that the guest bathroom would be interesting to sniff around. I even checked behind the door.

OOPS!

I could hear my Human when she came in the front door and I started barking. LOUD!

She called “Hawk! Hawk where are you?” I kept barking.

Finally! I almost knocked my Human over when I burst out as she opened the bathroom door.

Oh, I hope that never happens again!

Y’all come back now.

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Another Award! Oh What Fun!

2011-12-18T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

I can’t tell you how excited I am! Wait ‘til the Humans see that while they ignored me, I got another Award! Whoopee!

This Award came from C and H along with Carla, a beautiful Great Dane, who is my age and Jonquil…no not the flower, the guide dog puppy in training. Their blog is called Growing a Guide Dog.

We really, really appreciate your thinking of us and forwarding this “dearest” (ie. liebster) award to us. Thank you again.

This Award is given to help promote growing and young blogs.

In order to accept the award we must do the following:
1. Copy and paste the award on our blog.
2. Link back to the blogger who gave us the award.
3. Pick our five favorite blogs, with less than 200 followers and leave a comment on their blog to let them know they have received the award.
4. Hope that the five blogs chosen will keep spreading the love and pass it on to five more blogs.

Limiting my choice to five favorites with less than 200 followers was a challenge. With great difficulty I narrowed my selection to the following five:

Boondocks and the Love Shack Pack is an entertaining blog with an expanding number of Golden rescues and along with 4 growing kids in addition to parents. The dogs and people do therapy work at various facilities. Y’all have to stop and meet them.

Life with Desmond is about a beautiful mixed breed dog that was rescued from a kill shelter when he was only one year old. His human is learning to train dogs…she says right now Desmond is in charge.

Y’all know how impressed I am with service dogs, especially guide dogs who safely lead blind people through the everyday chores of their lives. Their training begins almost before birth and definitely immediately after birth. Then at weaning time they go to a “puppy raiser” or just “raiser”. This wonderful raiser gets to potty train and expose the pup to all the things they could encounter once they graduate from advanced training and are responsible for a person’s life. What an awesome responsibility, don’t you agree. About 18 months later, they turn the obedient, house broken pup in for training (IFT) and usually start all over again with an 8 week old pup and the poop bags.

C and H from Growing a Guide dog, which gave us this award, are just such dedicated raisers. Thus it is only fitting that this award also go to other raisers.

Puppy Raising with Monte and Me is just such a blog. You learn lots of things about how to expose a youngster to everyday distractions and lots more. The Guide Dog programs have training classes and standards that the raisers follow.

Patrick the IV the Stories of a CCI puppy is also known as Raising Patrick in College and puppy in a pickle. Y’all really must visit this blog! This determined pup and its raiser are both going to school! The raiser is both a student and a teacher.

Finally we have a CCI puppy raiser who is a senior in high school. Right now it is a bittersweet time as the pup Heidi goes off to a new home. However, in January she will be receiving a new puppy to train. The blog is titled One Puppy…One Vest…Loads of Adventures. This is their second Leibster Award. They also got one on December 10…They are really great reading and these pups have some great adventures!

Y’all come back now!

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Hectic Means Boring

2011-12-17T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all,

It’s been a hectic week for the Humans and a boring one for me.

It’s poured rain all day today.

I don’t mind being stuck here in the mountains until it gets really cold. As long as the weather is mild and temps hang in the 50’s or above my Humans like to do stuff outside. Below 50 my Human hibernates! Really she does!

Lookin’ forward to something excitin’ happenin’ as soon as my Humans calm down a wee bit. Y’all come back now!

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Fun Friday! An Award!

2011-12-16T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Guess what! I got an Award! Oh, thank you, thank you very much Bassett Momma!

Liebster is the German word for “dearest”. This Award is given to help promote growing and young blogs.

My five favorite blogs with less than 200 followers were, as expected, difficult to choose. I follow them because I like them, and I like far more than five who have less than 200 followers. With great difficulty I narrowed my selection to the following five:

First there is darling Goose! Goose is a very special rescue whose forever mistress was influenced by the very Hand of God…you know how He keeps an eye on even the smallest sparrow…He definitely had his eye looking out for Goose.

Second, is Rottrover, my, what else, Rottweiler friends Bart and Ruby. Currently they are running a campaign to get Pip his own couch!

Third, is Davey and his adventures as he matures and learns to be a guide dog.

Fourth, is the adventures of 2 Labs and their humans. These are the tales of a retired guide dog and a career changed Lab living with a raiser. They really enjoy a happening life.

Finally, I pass the award to Bailey and Deva who are a pair of Whippets who share their fast and slow adventures with you. There is nothing more beautiful than a pair of Whippets, which look like miniature greyhounds, in full flight or totally relaxed at rest.

Y’all come back now!

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Donner

2011-12-15T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hello. My name is Donner. Aren’t I one handsome dude?

I’m only a wee bit over a year old and they think I’m a mix of Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Irish Setter. As you can see I’m very red and it isn’t sunburn. You humans get sunburn.

Look, I’ve had the worst experience. Last month I went to the park with my human and while reading all the pee mail they disappeared. There were too many scents to pick theirs up and we’d come in the car…so…Then the Animal Police came and arrested me…vagrancy or something like that…

Now I’m in Doggy Jail! Can you believe it? I didn’t do anything! The humans abandoned me and I’m the one in jail!

Please, please get me out!

For information about me, please call the shelter staff direct at 606-886-3189.

Click here or on my name or picture to visit my Petfinder page. Thanks!

DONNER Animal Shelter - Floyd County KY, Prestonsburg, KY • 606-886-3189 • bonjohnf@bigsandybb.com

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Bore Ing …

2011-12-14T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Life is boring right now. Really boring.

Y’all come back now.

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I Lost the Tasty in Tuesday!

2011-12-13T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Today is supposed to be “Tasty Tuesday”. Did y’all know that? Evidently my Humans have forgotten!

Do y’all see anything in my mouth?

They’ve had business in the city so have been gone from dark to dark. You say I’m lucky to get walked and fed? Y’all are right!

Nothing happening here…but check out Kol’s place. His mom usually has all kinds of good stuff happenin’!

Y’all come back now!

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No Mischief Here!

2011-12-12T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

I was so looking forward to a trip someplace! I wanted to sniff all the pee mail y’all have been leavin’ me.

I wanted to run and race on grounds I haven’t seen since last spring.

Instead:

Y’all come back now!

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Things Are Happening!

2011-12-11T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Here I am watching and waiting. Things are happening.

No time. Y’all come back now.

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Saturday…What a Week

2011-12-10T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Pretty much a lazy week. It rained so hard the first part of the week that all the streams and creeks were swollen almost out of their banks. Then the other evening, about dark, the winds came up and blew the rocking chairs off the front porch. The rain changed to snow. We woke up to a couple of inches of snow on top of ice.

Before noon the snow was almost all gone.

Seems everybody had an opinion about my snow. KB and K our in the Rockies wanted to know if I could melt their snow too. Sigh, they’ll have to talk to the Weather Man. I think he’s the one who melts ours. At least, my Human is always checking with him.

Yesterday I mentioned our hunting season and Haopee asked if I’d ever gotten any pictures of bear or deer. We see the deer and once in awhile a bear, even a mother bear with her youngsters. Usually my Human either doesn’t have the camera with her, or she’s just too slow. Especially deer, you only get a second. Awhile back my Human did catch this picture. A split second later, it was gone.

Y’all come back now!

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Fun Friday

2011-12-09T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all,

Boring! Yes, boring! It’s hunting season with rifles, yes rifles. When deer season closes on Dec 12 it is followed up with bear season which is only hunted with, yes, rifles. Rifle shots travel too far for it to be safe to go hiking.

They can’t hunt on Sundays, so last Sunday we went for a nice long walk in the woods.

Y’all come back now!

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Johnny

2011-12-08T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hello there. My name is Johnny. I need a home.

They think I’m a Lab Chessie mix. My hair says I’m a Lab but I have a more narrow Chessie like face.

Right now they tell me I have heartworms and I’m scheduled to be treated for them before I can go home with a forever family. Otherwise I’m up to date on all those inoculations…you like that big word?

I’m 3 or 4 human years. I’m just learning all the stuff I need to know to live like a gentleman with my forever family.

My favorite time is playtime. I love to play catch. I’m also learning all about leash walking. I’d be a dream dog for an active family, especially if you want to take me to obedience school. I’d love that!

You can contact me, Johnny, at LifeLine Animal Project, Atlanta, GA • 404-292-8800 • adoptions@atlantapets.org or click on my name, Johnny, or my picture to go to my Petfinder page.

Hope to meet you soon!

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Wordless Wednesday

2011-12-07T00:01:00.001-05:00

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Tasty Tuesday at Kol’s and Kirby’s Paid Off!

2011-12-06T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Some of my friends, Kirby the Dorkie and Kolchak Puggle celebrated another Tasty Tuesday last week…oh I’m sure they are celebrating today too!

Anyway, my Human came across some treats on their sites that I can have with my allergies! She made me some pumpkin treats from Kol’s recipe and last week some sweet potato treats from Kirby’s! (click their names to go to their sites and get great recipes).

What do you mean you didn’t bring the treats!

Y’all come back now!

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Weather Mischief?

2011-12-05T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Y’all,

I promised to tell you what happened and how long the snow stayed…here I am the next morning.

The snow slowed to flurries and stopped overnight. The temperature hung around 33 Fahrenheit.

The world is white everywhere I looked.

As soon as the sun came up the temperatures started warming.

By sunset there is almost no snow except at the tops of the mountains.

So you see, the snow disappeared as quickly as it appeared.

Y’all come back now!

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My Taste of Snow

2011-12-04T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Those of you who caught me post yesterday discovered we had snow here in the mountains.

The Bearded Collies over at Dog Show Newbies asked how much snow we got…they reported 2 inches down in the town. I personally didn’t actually measure it here. I thought I’d share a few pictures for those of you like Sage and Rumpy who are jealous. Oh, and K, Romping and Rolling out there in Colorado, no I didn’t get to visit your BIG mountains.

Tomorrow I’ll show you the clearing and what happened the next day.

Y’all come back now.

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Earlier This Week

2011-12-03T00:01:00.002-05:00

Hi Y’all!

Y’all come back now!

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