Sunday, April 29, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Toys, Walks, Food, Oh My!
Hi,
It's me Bella and I got mail!
I love mail. I've even learned how to open my presents. Check it out.
What is that in the bottom? I can almost reach it.....come here. Got it.
Ooooh Monkey I love you! You can't really tell in this picture but Monkey has long lanky arms and legs with a squeaker in each hand and foot. Don't worry Emma and the Pea were not forgotten. They got toys too. We all liked the Rippys so much Mom got us the other two in the set. Emma also got a 30" fuzzy bone with four squeakers. She likes to toss around couch cushions, our bog beds and our dog pillows so Mom thought this would be a great toy for her.
Today we went for a nice long walk. We found a new rail to trail path. That's where they take old railroads that aren't being used anymore and they turn them into walking and bicycle paths. I do wish they would NOT allow bicycles on the same paths that people & doggies walk because bikers can be very rude. There was a whole herd of bikers coming at us and they were taking up the entire width of the path and everyone except one biker got over single file to pass us. This rude biker almost squashed me. You couldn't have passed a frog's hair between their foot and my tiny beautiful brindle body. I even tried to get behind Mom so I would be out of the way and we were already hugging the edge of the path.
We didn't let that spoil our beautiful sunny day. We walked and walked and walked. It was a bit boring after awhile though because all you see is the paved railbed and a four lane highway and some farms. Oh we did see something very exciting. Can you guess what it was??????????? A horse!
We saw a real horse. It was way out in the pasture and when it spotted us it perked up and came over to say hello. Then it came closer and closer and closer.
Whoever installed that horse fence wasn't really paying much attention because with the way the land slopes and the ditch it could have walked right over to us. Once Mom and Dad noticed how easily he could have joined our walk they decided we should move on before his curiosity landed him on our side.
We journeyed on leaving our new friend behind. On the return pass there were different animals out. A very large creature with very long pointy horns.
Mom and Dad said it would be best not to disturb this guy. So we just admired him and kept on moving. I hope we didn't hurt our new horse friends feelings. He didn't come back over to say good-bye to us. He just kinda perked up and watched us with great interest from afar. I guess he wasn't going to waste any time coming over to visit if we were just going to wander on without him again.
After we returned home Mom vanished into the kitchen for what seemed like forever. My tummy was really getting rumbly by the time she emerged. She made us a very nice meal of Mutt Loaf, Sweet Potatoes and Pupcakes.
I knew the quickest way to get these yummies in my tummy was to perform my best down/stay/leave it.
Mmmmmmmmmmm! So very yummy. Yep, I ate dessert first ;)
I'm not the only one with a few tricks up their paw.
After such an exhilarating weekend I think it's time for a little nap.
Bella
It's me Bella and I got mail!
I love mail. I've even learned how to open my presents. Check it out.
What is that in the bottom? I can almost reach it.....come here. Got it.
Ooooh Monkey I love you! You can't really tell in this picture but Monkey has long lanky arms and legs with a squeaker in each hand and foot. Don't worry Emma and the Pea were not forgotten. They got toys too. We all liked the Rippys so much Mom got us the other two in the set. Emma also got a 30" fuzzy bone with four squeakers. She likes to toss around couch cushions, our bog beds and our dog pillows so Mom thought this would be a great toy for her.
Today we went for a nice long walk. We found a new rail to trail path. That's where they take old railroads that aren't being used anymore and they turn them into walking and bicycle paths. I do wish they would NOT allow bicycles on the same paths that people & doggies walk because bikers can be very rude. There was a whole herd of bikers coming at us and they were taking up the entire width of the path and everyone except one biker got over single file to pass us. This rude biker almost squashed me. You couldn't have passed a frog's hair between their foot and my tiny beautiful brindle body. I even tried to get behind Mom so I would be out of the way and we were already hugging the edge of the path.
We didn't let that spoil our beautiful sunny day. We walked and walked and walked. It was a bit boring after awhile though because all you see is the paved railbed and a four lane highway and some farms. Oh we did see something very exciting. Can you guess what it was??????????? A horse!
We saw a real horse. It was way out in the pasture and when it spotted us it perked up and came over to say hello. Then it came closer and closer and closer.
Whoever installed that horse fence wasn't really paying much attention because with the way the land slopes and the ditch it could have walked right over to us. Once Mom and Dad noticed how easily he could have joined our walk they decided we should move on before his curiosity landed him on our side.
We journeyed on leaving our new friend behind. On the return pass there were different animals out. A very large creature with very long pointy horns.
Mom and Dad said it would be best not to disturb this guy. So we just admired him and kept on moving. I hope we didn't hurt our new horse friends feelings. He didn't come back over to say good-bye to us. He just kinda perked up and watched us with great interest from afar. I guess he wasn't going to waste any time coming over to visit if we were just going to wander on without him again.
After we returned home Mom vanished into the kitchen for what seemed like forever. My tummy was really getting rumbly by the time she emerged. She made us a very nice meal of Mutt Loaf, Sweet Potatoes and Pupcakes.
I knew the quickest way to get these yummies in my tummy was to perform my best down/stay/leave it.
Mmmmmmmmmmm! So very yummy. Yep, I ate dessert first ;)
I'm not the only one with a few tricks up their paw.
After such an exhilarating weekend I think it's time for a little nap.
Bella
PeeS: I want to let everyone know the Pupcakes are Carob and NOT chocolate. I can't stress enough how TOXIC chocolate is for dogs. It's with a very heavy heart I've noticed in Blogville and in our own hometown there are still people that feed their dogs chocolate. I've heard everything from we've done it forever, oh our friends always give their dogs Oreos, they like it, it's not hurt them yet. NO AMOUNT OF CHOCOLATE IS OK TO FEED A DOG. If there is anyone that hasn't been told by their veterinarian how toxic and fatal chocolate can be here are some references.
- Michigan Veterinary Specialists Chocolate Toxicity
- Purdue University Chocolate Toxicity in Dogs
- Dogs and Chocolate Poisoning
- Theobromine Poisoning
- Dog Chocolate Poisoning
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Bella's Gotcha Day
This blog is now in the possession of ME - Bella! I've waited and waited and waited and waited and waited for Mom or Emma to post about my Gotcha Day. Finally, only a few days late Mom says come on Bella let's do a post about you. Finally! I'm still waiting on my Gotcha Day cake........and gifts...... The good news is Mom and Dad says April is Bella month and I'm supper excited about that because we went on tons of walks and fun places for Emma month in March (her birthday) so I can't wait to see what I get.
April is very, very, very special to me. That's when I got a Mom, Dad, and sister. Eight years ago Mom and Dad gave me my forever home. They had only been doggie parents for 5 months and Emma was already 6 years old so a puppy was a new and wonderful adventure.
Would you like to see some baby pictures?
Don't laugh! I was a naked little puppy with horrible itchies for a few months. I came from a dirty, loud, scary place overflowing with doggies. Had I been old enough to "look" like any of the breeds they don't adopt out I would have been killed. Can you believe it??? There are places that will kill a doggie just because it might look like a certain "breed". What's looks got to do with it? A look doesn't determine a personality. Every life form should be given a chance based on it's individuality. Had I stayed at that scary place I most likely would not have received the medical attention I so desperately needed. I had teeny tiny microscopic bugs called mites. I had to have these really yucky dips to kill the nasty mites and I also had to take Prednisone pills. The vet we went to at that time which is NOT the vet we really love and have gone to for many many years now did not tell us one of the side effects for the Prednisone is frequent urination. Luckily my Dad was home with me every day and he was very consistent and patient and took me out to potty many times. A very long time later for some reason Mom and Dad was reading about Prednisone and found out it causes frequent urination and they had a light bulb moment that made them go "Oh, that's why poor Bella had difficulty with the potty training when she was a puppy".
The mange went away and never returned, but shortly after that I developed a high grade ear infection in both ears. That too was successfully treated. I also have multiple food and environmental allergies that was discovered awhile after that and those are present still today. I do not like having food allergies because I don't always get to try all the yummy foods my sisters and humans eat. Sometimes that makes me sad because I really love food and I love to work and perform for food. Offer me a yummy treat and I will go through my entire bag of tricks offering you every behavior I know trying to earn that yummy treat.
Don't worry because I have grown into a very happy and healthy 8 year old pup that loves life and play!!!!!!
Enough chatter...on to more puppy pictures.
Dad's fondest memory is my little ears nestled all cute upon my tiny head. He wishes they would have stayed up there just like the photo above, but I'll let you in on a secret. Even though I grew into my ears I'm still Dad's favorite. Shhh, don't tell the others ;)
Can anyone guess what Dad wanted to name me?
I really don't think I've changed much. I've still got those gorgeous brown eyes, cute wrinkly forehead, goofy grin and happy, playful, fun loving zest for life.
Within my first year I went to puppy school, walked in a parade, had a professional photo taken, went on a date with a cute boyfriend, and got lots and lots of love and attention.
We have kicked off Bella month with increased walks. We are all very happy about that because everyone can use a little extra exercise. We've been gallivanting around all over in town and out of town in search of different walking scenery.
One day Mom skipped work and we had a Dog Day. We spent the day outside soaking up the sunshine and playing. It was so marvelous. I wish Mom could stay home with us every day. I could give her a paycheck of kisses. Surely that's worth more than paper, right?
Here's how we spent our Dog Day.
April is very, very, very special to me. That's when I got a Mom, Dad, and sister. Eight years ago Mom and Dad gave me my forever home. They had only been doggie parents for 5 months and Emma was already 6 years old so a puppy was a new and wonderful adventure.
Would you like to see some baby pictures?
Don't laugh! I was a naked little puppy with horrible itchies for a few months. I came from a dirty, loud, scary place overflowing with doggies. Had I been old enough to "look" like any of the breeds they don't adopt out I would have been killed. Can you believe it??? There are places that will kill a doggie just because it might look like a certain "breed". What's looks got to do with it? A look doesn't determine a personality. Every life form should be given a chance based on it's individuality. Had I stayed at that scary place I most likely would not have received the medical attention I so desperately needed. I had teeny tiny microscopic bugs called mites. I had to have these really yucky dips to kill the nasty mites and I also had to take Prednisone pills. The vet we went to at that time which is NOT the vet we really love and have gone to for many many years now did not tell us one of the side effects for the Prednisone is frequent urination. Luckily my Dad was home with me every day and he was very consistent and patient and took me out to potty many times. A very long time later for some reason Mom and Dad was reading about Prednisone and found out it causes frequent urination and they had a light bulb moment that made them go "Oh, that's why poor Bella had difficulty with the potty training when she was a puppy".
The mange went away and never returned, but shortly after that I developed a high grade ear infection in both ears. That too was successfully treated. I also have multiple food and environmental allergies that was discovered awhile after that and those are present still today. I do not like having food allergies because I don't always get to try all the yummy foods my sisters and humans eat. Sometimes that makes me sad because I really love food and I love to work and perform for food. Offer me a yummy treat and I will go through my entire bag of tricks offering you every behavior I know trying to earn that yummy treat.
Don't worry because I have grown into a very happy and healthy 8 year old pup that loves life and play!!!!!!
Enough chatter...on to more puppy pictures.
Dad's fondest memory is my little ears nestled all cute upon my tiny head. He wishes they would have stayed up there just like the photo above, but I'll let you in on a secret. Even though I grew into my ears I'm still Dad's favorite. Shhh, don't tell the others ;)
Can anyone guess what Dad wanted to name me?
I really don't think I've changed much. I've still got those gorgeous brown eyes, cute wrinkly forehead, goofy grin and happy, playful, fun loving zest for life.
Within my first year I went to puppy school, walked in a parade, had a professional photo taken, went on a date with a cute boyfriend, and got lots and lots of love and attention.
We have kicked off Bella month with increased walks. We are all very happy about that because everyone can use a little extra exercise. We've been gallivanting around all over in town and out of town in search of different walking scenery.
One day Mom skipped work and we had a Dog Day. We spent the day outside soaking up the sunshine and playing. It was so marvelous. I wish Mom could stay home with us every day. I could give her a paycheck of kisses. Surely that's worth more than paper, right?
Here's how we spent our Dog Day.
Sweet Pea likes to roll and roll and roll.
Emma likes to soak up the sunshine. Mom puts down blankies for us to help keep the bugs off us. As you can see Emma had a different idea.
I love to play sling ball.
I'm also happy to pose for photos. I know as soon as Mom's done she'll throw the ball :)
This is turning into a great Bella month. I can't wait to see what's next. Stay tuned.
Bella
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Happy Easter
Happy Easter !
I hope this beautiful day finds all our blog furiends happy and well.
Mom and Bella saw the Easter bunny hopping away from our yard this morning while out for the morning pee. Look what he left us.
He left us eggs filled with yummy Stella & Chewy's freeze dried raw beef patty pieces. They were yummy.
We also went for two walks one was at a wildlife preserve and it was all boardwalk and the other was a paved greenway trail. Mom forgot the camera for our walk so I don't have any pictures of that to share. Sorry.
Happy Easter,
Emma
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Emma at the Beach
Emma month has been a blast!! Last Monday we went to the beach. It was a perfect day. The sun was out and there was a very cool breeze and we got to run and play in the sand.
Mom remembered my soccer ball so we could play a game on the beach. I LOVE having beaches all to our self so we can enjoy some freedom off leash.
Look at this......I still got it! Wow Eeee look at that sand fly :) Zoooooooooooooooooooom!
Yeah, I know I kinda forgot to pick up the soccer ball. I just wanted to run free and feel the soft sand between my toes and the cool breeze through my fur. It sure did feel good. I told Mom and Dad I think we should move to the ocean so I can go to the beach everyday and it would be warm and sunny every day of the year. Dad said after a few months we would be sick of it because there isn't much else to do besides walk on the beach. Hmmm, what else do you need besides sunshine and sand??
Don't fret the other two were here with me enjoying the sun and fun too. Wherever one goes we all go.
Bella brought her most favorite toy - sling ball. If you haven't tried one and you enjoy fetch it's an awesome toy. Sling ball is a rubber ball on a stretchy rubbery loop so you can shoot it far far far out like a sling shot. It should not be played with without direct human supervision because the ball is a soft rubber and if you are a doggie that likes to chew you might accidentally pull off and swallow pieces of the ball.
I should point out I'm not the only senior doggie in the house. I do believe that my baby sister is now a senior since she turned 8 yrs old a couple months ago. Although I think the humans have done the math all wrong because she doesn't act a day over puppy. Trust me she could out last the energizer bunny.
We even posed nicely for Mom so she could get her millionth picture of us.
The Pea did get to run on the beach too, but because we are still working on her recall Mom was in all the pictures close to Pea with a smelly salmon treat making sure she stayed focused while they ran up and down the beach together. Mom said no way could I post any pictures that included her in them. She said no one wants to see her bouncing up and down the beach.
We found a natural agility obstacle to play with.
What the heck. By now Mom should know how to use that old camera. It was so windy the handle strap for the camera blew across and you can't really see the obstacle Bella ran under.
It was much to high for any of us to jump over, but it made a fun tunnel.
We had a magnificent day and I have totally enjoyed an entire month devoted to ME. I wonder what surprises and excitement April will bring? April is Bella's Gotcha Day.
Oh, I want to caution all my furiends who like to play in the sand.....DON"T EAT SAND. We have been to lake beaches and ocean beaches and played and romped many times but for some reason this adventure ended with Bella waking Mom up at 3:30 A.M. and 5:00 A.M. with an upset tummy. She vomited on my blankie, over the edge of the bed and 3 times in the kitchen. It was sand. The next day her poo had shiny bling....sandy poo. We were with her the entire time. She never ate the sand. Then Mom thought back and the sand was a bit damp and really stuck to the ball more than usual. Usually the sand is really light and blows right off, but not this day. We think each time she brought the ball back she ingested sand off the ball. Note to self we will not be playing ball at the beach anymore. If we do Mom will be bringing something to wipe the ball off with. Don't worry all is fine and Bella is well. Mom felt horrible because she couldn't begin to imagine how that must have felt inside her tummy or how it must have felt when she had to poo.
Other than that we had a marvelous day and I am so thankful for all the fun things we've done together and all the cool toys I've gotten.
Emma
Mom remembered my soccer ball so we could play a game on the beach. I LOVE having beaches all to our self so we can enjoy some freedom off leash.
Look at this......I still got it! Wow Eeee look at that sand fly :) Zoooooooooooooooooooom!
Yeah, I know I kinda forgot to pick up the soccer ball. I just wanted to run free and feel the soft sand between my toes and the cool breeze through my fur. It sure did feel good. I told Mom and Dad I think we should move to the ocean so I can go to the beach everyday and it would be warm and sunny every day of the year. Dad said after a few months we would be sick of it because there isn't much else to do besides walk on the beach. Hmmm, what else do you need besides sunshine and sand??
Don't fret the other two were here with me enjoying the sun and fun too. Wherever one goes we all go.
Bella brought her most favorite toy - sling ball. If you haven't tried one and you enjoy fetch it's an awesome toy. Sling ball is a rubber ball on a stretchy rubbery loop so you can shoot it far far far out like a sling shot. It should not be played with without direct human supervision because the ball is a soft rubber and if you are a doggie that likes to chew you might accidentally pull off and swallow pieces of the ball.
I should point out I'm not the only senior doggie in the house. I do believe that my baby sister is now a senior since she turned 8 yrs old a couple months ago. Although I think the humans have done the math all wrong because she doesn't act a day over puppy. Trust me she could out last the energizer bunny.
We even posed nicely for Mom so she could get her millionth picture of us.
The Pea did get to run on the beach too, but because we are still working on her recall Mom was in all the pictures close to Pea with a smelly salmon treat making sure she stayed focused while they ran up and down the beach together. Mom said no way could I post any pictures that included her in them. She said no one wants to see her bouncing up and down the beach.
We found a natural agility obstacle to play with.
What the heck. By now Mom should know how to use that old camera. It was so windy the handle strap for the camera blew across and you can't really see the obstacle Bella ran under.
It was much to high for any of us to jump over, but it made a fun tunnel.
We had a magnificent day and I have totally enjoyed an entire month devoted to ME. I wonder what surprises and excitement April will bring? April is Bella's Gotcha Day.
Oh, I want to caution all my furiends who like to play in the sand.....DON"T EAT SAND. We have been to lake beaches and ocean beaches and played and romped many times but for some reason this adventure ended with Bella waking Mom up at 3:30 A.M. and 5:00 A.M. with an upset tummy. She vomited on my blankie, over the edge of the bed and 3 times in the kitchen. It was sand. The next day her poo had shiny bling....sandy poo. We were with her the entire time. She never ate the sand. Then Mom thought back and the sand was a bit damp and really stuck to the ball more than usual. Usually the sand is really light and blows right off, but not this day. We think each time she brought the ball back she ingested sand off the ball. Note to self we will not be playing ball at the beach anymore. If we do Mom will be bringing something to wipe the ball off with. Don't worry all is fine and Bella is well. Mom felt horrible because she couldn't begin to imagine how that must have felt inside her tummy or how it must have felt when she had to poo.
Other than that we had a marvelous day and I am so thankful for all the fun things we've done together and all the cool toys I've gotten.
Emma
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