CINNAMON THE STALKER

Cinnamon has little quirks.  She mostly goes by smell since she has very limited sight.  Her hearing helps her a lot.  She definitely hears me when I pick up the food bowls. 

I was unpacking things in the room over the garage.  The dogs came up to help   Cinnamon and Gwennie watched me sort things in the closet.  Then Cinnamon decided she would stalk Gwennie.  This is new behavior.  😫  Cinnamon was really just infatuated w Gwennie. Tail wagging like crazy. 

There was a big basket up there, so Gwennie took refuge there.  Well I did help her get in it. 

Cinnamon started looking for Gwennie.  Remember she can’t really see. 

Gwennie just sat there.  Looking at me.  And Cinnamon kept looking. 

Cinnamon walked all over. She even walked under a high bed in a vain search. 

Gwennie laid low.  Very happy in her hiding place. 

Cinnamon still didn’t see her.  Poor Cinnamon. ❤️

THE JOURNEY WITH A PET

 The Journey With a Pet-- author unknown.  (It was on the wall at my vet.  I loved it.)

When you bring a pet into your life, you begin a journey. A journey that will bring you more love and devotion than you have ever known yet will also test your strength and courage. If you allow, the journey will teach you many things, about life, about yourself, and most of all, about love. You will come away changed forever, for one soul cannot touch another without leaving its mark.

 Along the way, you will learn much about savoring life's simple pleasures -- jumping in leaves, snoozing in the sun, the joys of puddles, and even the satisfaction of a good scratch behind the ears. If you spend much time outside, you will be taught how to truly experience every element, for no rock, leaf, or log will go unexamined, no rustling bush will be overlooked, and even the very air will be inhaled, pondered, and noted as being full of valuable information.

Your pace may be slower, except when heading home to the food dish, but you will become a better naturalist, having been taught by an expert in the field. Too many times, we hike on automatic pilot, our goal being to complete the trail rather than enjoy the journey. We miss the details: the colorful mushrooms on the rotting log, the honeycomb in the old maple snag, the hawk feather caught on a twig.

Once we walk as a dog does, we discover a whole new world. We stop; we browse the landscape, we kick over leaves, peek in tree holes, look up, down, all around. And we learn what any dog knows that nature has created a marvelously complex world that is full of surprises, that each cycle of the seasons brings ever changing wonders, each day an essence all its own. 

Even from indoors you will find yourself more attuned to the world around you. You will find yourself watching summer insects collecting on a screen; how bizarre they are; how many kinds there are or noting the flick and flash of fireflies through the dark. You will stop to observe the swirling dance of windblown leaves or sniff the air after a rain. It does not matter that there is no objective in this; the point is in the doing, in not letting life's most important details slip by.

You will find yourself doing silly things that your pet-less friends might not understand-- spending thirty minutes in the grocery aisle looking for the dog food brand your pet must have, buying dog birthday treats, or driving around the block an extra time because your pet enjoys the ride.

You will roll in the snow, wrestle with chewy toys, bounce little rubber balls till your eyes cross, and even run around the house trailing your bathrobe tie with a pet in hot pursuit, all in the name of love. 

Your house will become muddier and hairier. You will wear less dark clothing and buy more lint rollers. You may find dog biscuits in your pocket or purse. You will learn the true measure of love.

The steadfast, undying kind that says, "It doesn't matter where we are or what we do, or how life treats us as long as we are together." 

Respect this always. It is the most precious gift any living soul can give another. You will not find it often among the human race. And you will learn humility. The look in my dog's eyes show such joy and love at my presence.

She saw not some flawed human who could be cross and stubborn, moody or rude, but only her wonderful companion. 

Or maybe she saw those things and dismissed them as mere human foibles, not worth considering, and so chose to love me anyway.

If you pay attention and learn well, when the journey is done, you will be not just a better person, but the person your pet always knew you to be. The one they were proud to call BELOVED FRIEND.

ENJOY THE JOURNEY💜

HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY COLBY

Colby was one of two puppies who were in the Bristol 18 rescue in 2010.  

He and his brother, Carter (RIP) were so tiny and not in good shape.  

Colby was adopted by one of our Peke friends, and he began his adventure with her.  

As he grew, he began to explore-- Who is that beautiful boy in the mirror?  💙

He came up with his own shenanigans. 

He found comfy places to rest. 

Colby just turned 16.   He isn't as active, but he is just as lovable.   

Happy Birthday little man!  🎂🎂
 

HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY PENNY

Penny was part of the Bristol 18 rescue in 2010. 

She was “lucky” because she wasn’t kept in an outside kennel.  She was in much better shape than the rest. 

She was adopted in December of 2010.  
She came so far w her new mom. 

She had many doggy siblings over the years. She took her role very seriously. 

She taught them the ropes and even though Penny is an old girl now, her youthful spirit came out and she was more active and alert. 

Penny and her mom celebrated her 19th birthday last week. She’s a very loved girl.  

Happy birthday Penny. 🥰

 

HAPPY 🇺🇸 WEEK-END

Snuffles and Peeko shared their patriotic spirit. 

Love the pigtails!

Lil Cali Gurl was all decked out of course.  She has such awesome outfits. 

Our very own PVPC Kringle showed his beautiful face- w a ponytail no less. 😂. Hope your holiday was safe and fun. 🇺🇸
 

STAY SAFE ON THE 4TH

Toby says to keep your pets safe today.  Fireworks will be going off and dogs should be inside.  White noise (fans, TV) can help block the noise. 

Even the most well trained dog can bolt when startled or afraid. Be safe and have a Happy 250th Independence Day.  🇺🇸

MOVING STUFF

Paddington is wondering what I’m doing. Being in a new house means things don’t always work where you first put them.  We have been in the new house for about 3-4 weeks. It’s a smaller house so it takes time to figure where things fit the best. And some things will be given away.  

The dogs favorite ottoman.  They guarded the back yard diligently at the other house. But there’s no place where it could go.  Until… I moved things in my office so they could have their special look out.  There’s usually 3 up there. Cinnamon was somewhere taking a nap. 

Gwennie used the couch instead.  My office is much smaller now but the Pekes let me know they were a priority. Of course they are right. 

The piano had to be moved too.  (There’s a grand piano too.  I’m looking for a home for it.)  Thank goodness it’s on wheels. Piper was trying to help. We had to push it around a corner and down a hallway. 

All the dogs thought I was crazy. Maybe I am. I think moving makes everyone a little crazy. 

They were a little crazy too.  But now they’re settling in, getting used to the new house.   We’re making progress. 😁