Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Meet Nanny, The Bomb-Sniffing Super Dog

Meet Nanny, The Bomb-Sniffing Super Dog

Graceland is Going Up For Sale!

When I lost my last freelance graphic design client a few years ago, I needed a new job that I could do with Gracie. So my generous husband, purchased a 100 year old two story house for us to renovate. 

Gracie was with me almost every day as “we brought some love” back into this home. The market being what it was/is, we couldn’t just turn around and sell it, so we became landlords. The downstairs tenants moved out 2 weeks ago, so Gracie and I went back to touch it up and get it ready for the next tenants. 

Before I installed the blinds in the living room, Gracie use to love sitting there staring out the window, watching the dogs walk their humans along the sidewalk.
This time Rosie got to come. Gracie was not going to show Rosie “the ropes”. So Rosie basically ran around like a mad dog, checking out every corner of the large apartment, while Gracie settled in for a long nap. When we first bought the house, I told Gracie’s breeder about what we were doing and she suggested we call the house “Graceland.” While I love the house, I am hoping that this spring, we can finally put it up for sale and make a profit!

It’s Puppy Bowl Time!

Sunday, February 2nd may mean the Super Bowl to most people, but we puppy dog lovers can’t wait for the Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl. It’s Puppy Bowl X (meaning the 10th time no less, starting at 3 PM EST). And not to be undone, the Hallmark Channel has introduced the Inaugual Kitten Bowl which will also be repeated all afternoon, starting at noon EST. May the cutest furballs win!

Thursday, January 16, 2014

What Does The Dog Say?!

Just read this article in my local paper. I will be waiting with my credit card in hand anxiously for this to be perfected...http://www.oneidadispatch.com/opinion/20140111/column-almost-here-a-translator-for-dogs

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Meet Walle, Pet of the Month



Meet Walle! He was chosen as the “Pet of the Month” from www.buydoggybeds.com.  He is five years old and an active Miniature Schnauzer living in South Carolina. For Christmas, Santa “cheated” and went to www.buydoggybeds.com and ordered and delivered the plush pet sofa bed that Walle is shown sitting in. When he is not napping in his new sofa, Walle loves to play catch outside and go for walks. Walle’s mom loves that the doggy bed is nicely padded and the cover is removable cover for machine washing. The overstuffed sides and back give Walle a place to rest his head. 



The only problem is that Walle has to share his sofa bed with Leah (shown above). Leah, who is almost two years old, has found that the sofa bed is quite comfortable and a great place to sit while playing with her plush animals. Sorry Walle!

Best Dog and Soldier Reunion!

I just had to forward this one along!


 I have seen a couple of military returning and their dog just going crazy over seeing them again, but this dog takes the cake. I have never seen one crying like this dog is doing.  It is heartbreaking to watch especially when he gets in the chair.  Amazing. This should disprove any notion that they do not understand "time" because this dog is expressing how long it has been since he saw his master.  Amazing footage. Dog is happy upon return from deployment Every military person who has a dog and has returned from a long deployment knows how true this is.
 
POSSIBLY THE BEST SOLDIER-DOG REUNION VIDEO EVER
 

Friday, January 10, 2014

Czech Him Out!

A news article from Prague is about Athos, a 4 year old bomb sniffing German Shepherd. 

He was seriously wounded in a attack on a military base. Althos was helping Czech forces in Afghanistan. He was decorated for his bravery in a ceremony where he also received a leather collar. The Czech Defense Minister said that Atlthos is “a soldier’s irreplaceable friend.” And check out my
website: www.buydoggybeds.com.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Doggy It’s Cold Outside!

Yipes! With most of the country experiencing record setting cold temperatures, please
make sure that you dog stays warm when you take him for an (abbreviated) walk!

And if he does spent time in a barn, garage or basement, please look into getting an Igloo Style Heated Bed....check out my website at www.buydoggybeds.com.