Pets or Furkids?

She's pouting because she doesn't want to go to obedience training. I'm going to make her go anyway.

Lesson Learned from Dogs #275

Be nice to everyone, as you never know what the future will bring...

Amen

Who's Fostering Who

When Schizer passed I felt ususual. I couldn't help but think I didnt do enough to help my best friend. The days that followed were worse and with my health all over the map I saw myself become someone different. I didn't want to blog or go to work, leaving the house became a chore and I felt all sorts of crazy. Three months go by and I knew I wasn't ready to adopt again. I filled out an application to foster and received Sammy a few weeks later. My life had purpose again. I mean look at this face:


From the moment I saw his squiggly body I knew I was going to find him the best family I could.

I was chosen to help save him, give him a place to stay so he wouldn't end up in a shelter. But with my mood changing by the minute and my craziness taking a back seat I couldn't help but realize... he helped mine.

Want more info on Sammy? Check out his petfinder page here http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17753293

The little things.

So, AAA came out with a study stating how dogs are an increasing distraction for drivers. Here's what they found...





I dont know about you but when i first saw this article i rolled my eyes. I am totally guilty of most of these, especially the one about having your dog on your lap. It was the only way Schizer would drive with me alone. In fact, it was more distracting trying to keep her off my lap then having her on.

Then yesterday happened. I was racing back to work on lunch when i came to a red light. I was behind a woman that didnt know the light turned green. 1 one thousand, 2 one thousand, 3 one thousand, BEEPPPP!!! I just had to! Then she goes 30 in a 45 and i was so enraged the car was fogging. When the road finally reached two lanes, i looked over ready with my meanest get off your phone look, when i see the woman giving kissy faces to her dog. The yellow lab then stuck his head out the window with the biggest grin ever.

Damn it i thought, i was no longer mad and actually caught myself smiling. Case in point... We get distracted because we are witnessing ad learning what those crazy non dog lovers (AAA) arent; it's the little things in life that lead to happiness. Like wind blowing in your hair.































Take that AAA.

Meet Kiwi

Hi friends! Great news, I went down to Miami Animal Services and adopted this precious dog.






She was found as a stray and no one claimed her, maybe it was the infestation of fleas, or her mange, or maybe her bum leg but whatever the reason they never came for her, she's all mine! I can't wait to tell you all about our new adventures. For starters, here she is on her first trip to the beach!!

Almost Silent Sunday

I just wanted to thank everyone for your kind words and support over my Schizer baby. I still cant believe how even the smallest daily chores remind me of her but little by little the memories are happy ones. I will also try to fix the comic I posted yesterday, not sure what happened with that! I guess this wasn't much of a Silent Sunday at all!!!

On to Doggie Heaven

I remember the day she came into my life like it was yesterday. I loved her from the very moment she tried to bite me but I had no idea that the love I felt that day would last so long and grow to be one of the strongest absolutes in my life. She was there for me when I thought my world was going to end, she licked my face until there were no more tears and she had this way of looking into my eyes that made me feel safe. When she was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure I knew I would do anything and everything to help her live as long as she could and the medication worked for quite some time. That is until the day came when it didn't. It all happened so fast, she couldn't breathe, and she wasn't responding to the oxygen or injections. I looked into her eyes, the ones that provided me with such comfort over the years, and I knew. I knew she was suffering, I knew enough was enough. I held her when the doctor gave that final injection and when her body went limp, with the tears coming from my eyes I couldn't help but think I let her down. I still do. When I reached my driveway that night I sat in my car for what seemed like forever. I was too afraid to walk into my house knowing she wasn't waiting for me on the other side. When I finally got up the courage to open the door and walk in I knew at that moment I would forever be changed. For on that day a piece of my heart left with Schizer's soul, a piece that can never be replaced. Rest In Peace Schizer. You were the best dog anyone could ever ask for and I love you more than words could ever explain.

Happy Fourth of July

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!

Don't Mess with Street Dogs

Whenever I go away I always want to go to the local shelter but when they don't have one, the local street dogs or as the Bahamas like to call them Potcakes, always take my breath away. I remember being in Nassau and wanting to take almost every Potcake home with me, it didnt happen but I bought them McDonalds to make up for it. The best thing about street dogs is their ability to not take any sh*t, honestly we can probably all learn alot from these bold dogs. Take a look...

I'm Back!

So after a bagillion days of waiting for the grand opening pictures I have some to show! The day was great, we thought it was going to rain but thank goodness it held off. We had such a huge turnout that it made all the running around worth it!

In Dog We Trust, Inc Grand Opening Party

The petting zoo was awesome!

 

Can you find me? If you can't I understand considering only my eye made the picture!!

This was by far the biggest dog I have ever seen in person!

Thsi dog's hair was dyed pink. Apparently the fad started in France and made a huge hit during fashion week this year in the States. I wonder what this dog is thinking? Probably that if the camera was to get any closer she was going to bite the photographer's face off! Once an ankle biter always an ankle biter, pink dye will NOT change that.

The Fashion Show

Here I am trying not to throw up while I make my speech!

Three of these dogs were adopted right after the fashion show and thank goodness none of them used the carpet to wipe their butt or use as a chew toy!

So, that was fun...back to making fun of products and dogs in the news tomorrow! Man, did I miss blogging!

Happy Wednesday!

Two days and Counting

There are two days left until the doggie fashion show I'm producing and I couldn't be more nervous. Meet some of my models. All of these dogs are available for adoption, you can find more information on them at floridadogadoption.com!

I especially like the rottie pictured above, it's not a weird camera angle he's half doxie!!!!!

All I know is that whatever happens on Saturday I hope hope hope it's nothing like this....

Dog Ruins Fashion Show - Watch more Funny Videos

Have you ever seen this?!?

So before I show you this super cool video, I just want to say that I've been busy busy busy! I am currently putting together a fashion show for a grand opening event of an animal shelter and between getting the adoptable dogs runway ready and making jewelry, things have been crazy crazy crazy. I can't wait to show you all a video and pictures of how it all turns out!!

So now for our feature presentation...



Has anyone seen this before?!?! I personally think I would have had a heart attack if my dog jumped in after a shark, hooked or not!!!!!!!!!!!! But this dog is definitely a bad a** and think it's totally cool.

Trying out some black and white film

You know those weeks where you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? Well, man oh man, have I been feeling that lately. I needed to relax, so what better way to relax than taking pictures of my dogs? Taking pictures of my motley crew puts such a smile on my face, I can only imagine what people looking on think while I yell and command my dogs to do things while they are running the other way. I was trying to get crafty, because I see every day what incredible pictures you all have on your blogs, and used black and white film. I opened the window to see if Reggie would jump out, he has before, and instead Tac jumped in after his stroll around the neighborhood!

 

What do you think?

Happy Wednesday, only two more days till the weekend!!

Stinky Saturday and Blog Hop

I just couldn't wait until Youtube Tuesday to share this with you!

You know that moment when you realize there is a smell around you, that probably came from someone else, that you think is gross well......



AHHHH hahaha! Thats the same face I make!

For other non-stinky news, I'm excited to read the blog hop blogs, here is who signed up so far..

Adventure Dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love reading about our history, especially past adventure that dogs were apart of.

Did you know Lewis purchased a Newfoundland, named Seaman, for $20 in 1803 to occupany him and Clark on their expedition?

Have you ever heard about Bud? In 1903, Dr. Horatro Nelson Jackson, took him along for an adventure and he became the first dog to cross the United States.

 Or about Benny and Maxx? Kayak extraordinaires!

 

I think what it all comes down to is adventures, whether its finding new land or crossing Lake Ida, is much more fun when you have a dog to share it with!

Happy Wednesday!

Happy Memorial Day!

Please remember the ones who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom. This day is for them and the dogs that have helped along the way.