I am Back

No one went in the pool except Dallas and Willow floated around while I was in the pool. 

Here is today's gallery.

It was so very hot and muggy today. Dogs said inside but we managed to do the outside in pockets of time. Nathan is already asked me about closing the pool. I said ask me NEXT week please. I am not ready.

We had a long day yesterday and for some reason my back is not happy. I do not usually have issues with my lower back buy oh boy starting at 4am I have. So grooming is not fun as standing seems to aggravate it.

Dad weighs 100lb. He told us stories and we had a good visit. Today - not so good. <sigh>

We had a visit with Dallas for the day. Ozzie departed. Chloe - Cinnamon's gal is here for a few days. Murphy is here till tomorrow. she so needs a bath so I am going to try. Goldie departed. Cali and Fenton are having a blast and so is Teddy. Frannie always has fun. Katie is still here and Ruth is still working on getting home. 

Soon everyone heads back to school and we get quiet. 

But me - I think I need a back brace and Shoppers was closed. Tomorrow if it still hurts like this. Still managed to lay in pool and sit with pups outside.

No Gallery Day

Spicy and RoxieI am putting up some memories to make you smile. I won't be here to update so I figured a blast from the past would be nice. Can you guess who everyone is?

TreasureAdeleRoxieCooperDoozieBiggieLeti, Clarity - can't see faces on other 2Had so many but thought I would leave you with guessing who is whom.

I will be back late. I will be in Ottawa. 

Play Time

It's always playtime here and when it's not, it is time to....

nap. 

Here is today's clicks.

It was quite the day today. It started out cloudy and ended up sunny as ever. 

Tomorrow will be a no gallery day as I will be on my way to Ottawa at 6am. It means I have 1 dog to do before then that will be departing on Sunday. LOL

I won't miss a day to update but it's going to be super short. Sorry...  I think tomorrow will be a long emotional day and getting home around 9 to 10pm the last thing I will have time for is blogging.

The dogs love the cushions. They play games knocking them every which way. Cody departed today. He is missed already. 

The dogs had ground veal tonight and ate in what I term FAST. We serve chicken with the kibble in the morning and something cooked ingredients like veal, turkey, bacon, hamburger etc Night time is always their fave meal as it is warm and just cooked. Chicken is cold and ground up. 

Dogs are playing like crazy as I type out in the grass. I just got up to peek after hearing all the noise. Nathan is iut with them as he is after dinner riling them up and having fun!

Warmish Day - Fun Day

Scruffy and Pepper was here and they had a ton of fun. As you can see Scruffy hamming it up for the camera. 

Here is the gallery.

I slowly got all the dogs combed out. It was a relax feel and when I looked at the first - I went did I really brush you?

I did get in the pool but all the dogs kept talking to me. It was an experience - I tell you. They make me laugh. It didn't feel warm enough to swim but I had to. Even 10 minutes. Lets hope tomorrow is hot but I have a ton of grooming before I can go to Ottawa on Sunday. The daughter wants to leave at 7am so that means I get one dog done at 5am. Do you think she will let me sleep in the car - nah.

Cali and Fenton are visiting. Who remembers Cali? 

Brr Cold and Visitors

Spirit is not 100% but she is feeling better. I think her mouth hurts as she won't eat. That will pass. 

Here is today's gallery.

Today, Chloe, Cinnamon's baby - Ali's sister arrived for a day of play and to say Cinnamon and Ella was thrilled would be an understatement. Ali and Sky was also thrilled. She is going home tonight one tired girl. :-)

Today it only got up to 15c. It was mighty chilly. I put socks on - sigh and realized I need to buy socks before the real fall comes. LOL Warm weather is coming back - thankfully!

The dogs are LOVING this cool weather. Me, not so much. I did managed to play with the dogs and enjoy the Chloe. 

It's been a cool day - a tease of things to come, I am sure. I dread it. I so like summer and all it brings.

What a Day

Short Blog.... Teddy and Frannie arrived! Trigger and Levon departed - much missed!

Here is the gallery.

Inula went in for a spay and is rather out of it. Kat went in for his teeth cleaning - first one in his whole life. Bloodwork was excellent. But he seemed to have an issue with the anesthesia and his heart almost stopped twice. When asked why she said most likely his age and the way he metabolized the anesthesia. She said I will not put him under again. He's too old. She was visibly upset. We were as well but he seems to have worked through the anesthesia completely. Spirit had baby teeth removed that was being stubborn. Both Inula and Spirit are out of it and sleeping with Nathan. Kat is with me. My focus needs to be with them so - yep short blog. 

Dennis said everyone had fun. I am glad as we have been gone all day. We did get to see our friend's new house while we waited for the dogs.

Glad Kat made it through. Even very healthy I will not put a dog under at his age again. sigh

Two Updates Today

Nathan was handing out treats to everyone today. In order of Tenshi's 2nd birthday she shared some treats with everyone. The best part is no one was pushy or trying to grab the treats from each other. They all behaved. It was nice.

Here is today's gallery.

It was so hot out today. It was down right sticky, sweaty weather. Dennis went in the pool and Willow, Sage and Ella all went in. Roxie thought about it. Kat thought about it but I had just washed him and I gave him the evil eye. LOL I tried to get Katie, Levon and Trigger to go in and they would have none of it. No one else wanted to go in and I was game to get everyone in despite having to wash everyone but they must have felt sorry for me and decided not today.

Spirit had a bath. She is a Leti puppy and is gorgeous - well I think so. Our vet does too. He kept starting at her saying wow what a beautiful dog - her face is so cute. I think he said it 10 times. 

Tomorrow we will have short blogs as we are at the vets tomorrow. Inula is getting spayed. Kat is getting his teeth cleaned. It will be a long day due to Inula. We won't be back till night and we depart at 6am. LOL

Then on Sunday I am gone all day long. I head into Ottawa to see my father-in-law. I will have a short blog that day that I may create the night before. I am still trying to figure it out. Nathan, Dennis and Jon will be here taking care of things. 

Amy's birthday photo was added to the next entry - happy 2nd birthday! Be sure to check the photo and her crown out.

Poor Chester is spending his day with kennel cough. Poor guy. It is a doggie flu and he will build up immunities to this strain. The both times we have had it we unfortunately got it from a vaccinated dog. There are just too many strains. Unfortunately it is contagious. So he will be skipping this visit with us. 

Ty, Trigger and Levon depart tomorrow and the Frannie arrives. Trigger and Levon has had a truly fun visit. Levon and his recliner. You know guys and their chairs. LOL

Be sure to check out the next entry. It's TV time and as usual I am not done the blogs.

Happy 2nd Birthday

Hi Darlah and Nathan,

Happy Second Birthday wishes from Amy, with love and licks, to Tenshi, Chester, Ollie, and Sadie.  It’’s been an amazing, wonderful two years with our girl, Amy.

Bob and Beverley

XOXO

Hi Darlah and Nathan,
It’s Tenshi 2nd birthday today!
I’m bummed that I cannot celebrate with her today.😞
I will be coming to pick her up tonight after work close to 8-8:30pm.
See you soon!

Hey Darlah and Nathan

Birthday wishes today for our girl Sadie (Thyme), and her siblings. Two years old already!!  We’d have to search long and hard to find a sweeter pup than Sadie!! 

Hope you’re having a great day!

Cheers,

Patt

Rainy and Muggy

We close up the area when it rains and the dogs that hate to get wet can still go outside and not get wet. LOL

Here is today's gallery.

You can find an Emmy update on the Ella blog. She is so adorable!

Ali and Sky had baths today. They go to the vets tomorrow and I will let you know how much they weigh.

No one went swimming today - human or dog. The weather just didn't cooperate.

We did play. We did have fun. Ali and Tenshi have a thing for each other. 

Levon has started to try to steal Triggers toppers - like ground beef etc heh 

Hot, Muggy

I had a lot on my plate today so I only took a few photos. We did invite the dogs into swim but only Ella and Kat wanted to come in. Kat decided to roll in the dirt after the pool so it took me a bit to get him clean. LOL

Here is the gallery.

I had a lot of grooming and had to go out to get a present for someone. 

It rains the dogs want to stay inside. It gets too steamy they want the air. I have to laugh. Yes. they go out but they don't want to stay out for any length of time. Tomorrow rain again. Have to laugh. 

Short blog but there's only 45 minutes till bed time. That means not much time to play before we head upstairs and snuggle. I need longer days. 

Rainy Miserable Day

Here is today's gallery.

Didn't click anyone playing inside but played they did. It's been raining a good part of the day. The dogs I groomed couldn't be let out. Bria departed and I missed her parents.

You see my pvr died and they tell me it is a rent to own and out of warranty so we were told to go to the nearest Rogers store that was supposed to be open till 6pm. It was closed. So here I sit with no tv and a dead pvr till Monday. Netflix and Amazon, I suppose - as if I had the time. 

Brewski is laying in an oh so comfie position in the tv room. I heated up the blankets and they cuddled right in. I guess they enjoy comforts too and I so enjoy watching them enjoy.

The dogs are itching to go out and we now have a window of no rain. let's see how long that lasts.

Best Seat in House

Rusty was hanging out on top of Nathan while he was in the backyard. It's one of the comfiest spots out back. I just love his personality. He's such a love, squasher. hahahaha If you have a lap, he has a place.

Here is today's gallery.

I got to go to Vaughan Mills Mall with Sherrie today. It's been forever since I shopped never mind went to Vaughan to shop. We drove down 16th and so many changes since the last time - years ago, I think. 

Sales were abundant. Found a new store I love thanks to Lynda Tam. I need to check it out at Hillcrest. Now to wear these clothes no one will see as when do I go out. LOL

No one got brushed today as I was out except Rusty, who went home - he had a bath, trim etc and I finished him when I went home, Ty and Amy. Tomorrow I play catchup. Nathan brushed out just Inula. :-) 

Shoshi has seborrheic dermatitis. When you get old sometimes it occurs so now I have to wash her - get this every 2 days during the day and let her air dry. It essentially is dandruff. She has no underlying issues so this should take care of it. Her ears are greasy and her body is dry. So I need a degreaser for her ears and a different shampoo for the body. I start this regiment tomorrow. Our vet feels it will only take 2 to 3 weeks to help eliminate. She's not itchy - just has dandruff and oily ears. Glad it is still summer as you can't use dryers. I can use warm rooms and warm towels. She is getting old. 

Pups are doing amazing. Ali is bold. Sky is getting there with exposures. Ali tried to steal Sky's food. Today she finally said ENOUGH. 

We had a lot of Mabel fun today. We tried feeding Ali, Sky, Bria, Mabel, Willow and Sage in thsi new feeding system. It was comical. We have a video up. The goal is to use it on the Leti pups when they are old enough.

Levon has found he is empowered. I have to laugh. He is proactive about his chair, his bed, his food and well Trigger - that's mine too. But Trigger says - no. You can tell they have this sibling love thing going on.

Tomorrow Bria and Charlie depart - sniff. Holly and Rosie come for the day. Shlomo comes for overnight.

Late But an Excuse

We almost forgot about class but green feet and all we made it. It's been a crazy day. Our son Jon mowed the lawn at my insistence and all the pups ended up with green hair. Oh my.

Here is the gallery.

Sage is doing really well in class but that means I do the blog late when it is Thursday.

Dogs have been having a blast. 

Rusty arrives tomorrow.  After my grooming schedule, I am out with Sherry. 

It was a stunning day out. Didn't get much done, it seems but it was a nice day. LOL

The dogs had a blast. They sure like this weather. I can't blame them. 

Sorry for such a lack of insightful blog. When you are late - you are late. Now to get more green gone then go to bed.

Rain and Clear Breaks

Here is today's gallery.

We had rain all morning then rain off and on. The dogs rolled in the grass and got soaked. I am late updating the blogs due to cleaning yo the dogs. Tomorrow sun - hooray. 

Nathan had wet fun at the show. I had fun here. I groomed most of the day literally. I am tired. hahahahaha

My PVR erased all my programs - joy. Guess that's the way to get to 0% shows.

I want to go to bed. 

Tomorrow Milo and Teddy depart and Bria, Ty, Brewer and Amy arrives. It's going to be a fun house!

This is a short blog. Can you guess why? See Cinnamon's blog for an update!

Rain Brings Interesting Things

Look who is wet and sharing the coveted recliner. It is quite nice

See the gallery.

Sage was wild in play with guess who and his brother comes along jealous as ever to monopolize his time. LOL sage had a look as if to say - what happened?

It's been mighty rainy so we get out in these very small windows when it stops or under the gazebo. It's a truly yucky day out. Charlie came for the day and keeping him clean is like me winning the lottery but oh we try. Clean up has been numerous.

Back to play and starting dinner. Levon saw me cutting up steak and went plain nuts. I think he was going to dig a hole in my pants.

it's a Day

Nathan was gone most of the day setting up the show but managed to get home earlier than expected. This is an outside show and they are calling for rain all day tomorrow. He is going to have fun. He has to pick up the judges at get this 630am so I get that we are all getting up at 6am. Joy... Tomorrow night and the next day he will not be home early. He will be crawling into bed when he comes home. I need to find a rain poncho for him. 

The 2 pups came to bed with us. They did really well. Ali slept up against Nathan. Sky, Ms. Indeoendant slept on her nack wherever. they were content. Yes, he gets the pups and if he didn't I may never hear the end of it. LOL Their pen was taken down last night and they spent all day hanging with the older guys. they are making the leap. 

Feeding them is a joke as they try to steal each others food. Otherwise they are starting to recognize their name. Ali comes running. Sky says talk to the paw. How interesting.

The dogs really enjoyed hanging outside. But play has been in abundance inside.This is Addie and Katie recovering from crazy play. You will see it in the gallery.

Addie departs tomorrow and gets her bath in the morning. She has earned it playing her fool head off. We will miss her. 

Teddy has arrived. We haven't seen him for a bit so it was a real pleasure. He covets the recliner as his place to eat his meals. It's a riot. It works for him and we indulge.

Levon makes the most outstanding faces when he is watching you or other dogs. I just focused on him and it was mighty interesting. He is such a character.

Cody and Milo play quite nice together. As a matter of fact Milo is a play monkey. Oreo covets the outdoor furniture and Majik just wants treats. LOL

It was a nice day. I hope it doesn't rain all day for Nathan's sake and the dogs. Off to find a rain poncho. 

Thank you truly to Sherry for my fave ice cream - Dairy Queen and for Lynda for gin. I think that is all I need to complete my day - and I do say that with a laugh. It is quite nice that you thought of me. 

Poor Dennis will get little sleep tomorrow and Wednesday. But Leti's pups are doing so well he may catnap durin the night now. Knowing him he will still wake up to check on them. 

Be sure to check out Cinnamon, Ella and Leti's pages tonight.

Dew Claws and More

I think they call this the cone of shame but Tenshi doesn't mind it. She hurt her dew claw and had a bandage on it but we found she needed to air it out. This is why she has the cone on. She is a trooper. I swear she doesn't even know she has it on the last couple of days.

Here is the gallery today.

The dogs had a blast today. It wasn't hot. It wasn't cold. I think they felt it was just right.

This is Willow. She was bathed. Does she look like it? That tells you she has been having fun. I think that trumps looking like every hair is in place, don't you?

I decided to update about Ali and Sky here as it frees me up from updating another blog. I will update photos etc when people send me new photos in their respective blogs.

Ali and Sky have spent the entire day out with all the dogs. Sage tends to be a bit rough and has to be reminded. We still have 2 dogs that do not like the pups so we haven't figure out sleeping tonight. We shall see how it pans out.

The xpen will come down tonight. They need to make the leap. I believe they are. We are only using the xpen for feeding and we can still have them feed in here without the xpen or have them in the front room. They are adapting to feeding from their own bowl but of course they want each others. Ali eats more than Sky. 

Nathan is away to set up for the dog show tomorrow. Then on Tuesday and Wednesday he is gone from 7 till 7 or 8 at night. Tomorrow Elvis, Tenshi and Murphy departs. 

I hate not having a car for 3 days but we will survive. Most likely when he is gone, eyes wil open on Leti's pups and Dennis will have to hold them so I can click or I can hold them while he clicks. I am not sure Nathan will want to do this after 12 hour days.

Now I am off to try to videotape a moving toy and the pups. We shall see how that goes.

Long Day

Got everyone washed, cut and simply combed out including myself. LOL

I sorely need some downtime. 

Here is the gallery.

Nathan next week has to be away a few days till late each night due to a dog show for our kennel club. 

I am exhausted so I am looking forward to bed. 

The dogs had fun. I tried to click photos. 

Dennis played crazily with the dogs. They get so excited with him. But he refuses to let me click photos of him so you just have to take my word for it.

They do like him.

Katie is still sleeping with Jon. I may have to shave her down so he is mucking it up so much. Next week....

Happy Birthday: 2 Updates Today

Hope you do not mind, Angela but I stole this photo off of Facebook. Looked to see if you sent me one but can't find it in email. Well, happy 4th birthday!! Looks like you had fun!

Happy Birthday Abby and was Max there too - Happy Birthday all!!

Rainy Day Confusion

I am confused. There are all these cushions where I am supposed to lay down. Now what? They say it is due to rain but will I be able to figure out a way to climb?

Here is today's gallery.

It rained. It stopped, it rained. It is still raining. We will have to play inside. Staying clean when we go outside is a joke. But its a sign that we are having a good time. Are you?