...aaahhhhhhh...

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...end of a long week...

and any pillow will do.

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RESCUED.....and Dancing for Joy

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Two sites that we visit regularly is

Humane Society of United States

(they raid puppy mills and other places that
treat animals inhumanely - really cool teams of incredible people)
and the other site and blog is

A Place to Bark Rescue

Together - and with the help of many people and
always with the aid of donations, they
raided and then saved over 200 animals.

Many dogs so happy that regardless of their condition,
there were kisses, licks, wagging tails and....
this Babe! What a Dancer!

Watch her short little video and I guaranty
you'll smile WITH HER -
she's so happy - you will be too...

click on this link:

Dancing for Joy

Bernie Berlin, owner of A Place to Bark Rescue
kept walking by her singing "Staying Alive"
while the girl kept the beat.

Good Stuff, huh?


http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2010/04/tn_puppy_mill_042310.html

http://www.aplacetobark.com/


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Opinion

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Lia: So-o-o-o-...what did you think of that Ernie guy?

Zoe: W h a t ? Are You Kidding Me?

Lia: No. Why would I kid? He's ok...he likes to run...he's strong....he likes to chase and run...

Zoe: Like a PUPPY?

Lia: Ya...an energetic puppy.

Zoe: Ya...who's fierce - and - I think he's strong enough to get his way...any time he wants.

Lia: Ya - but still playful.

Zoe: Playful like bull: I flipped over to be nice and submissive and he lifted my head with his whole mouth...

Lia: Ya, I noticed after awhile you were in Mommy's arms and then you finally jumped over the fence to the Quiet Zone...do you think he'll come back?



Zoe: All I want is a couple hours notice if he does. I already have my travel bag half packed so just let me know....this is ridiculous....I don't know why I put up with this....I have an upset stomach and I'm gonna go eat some grass....geez, sometimes humans don't know what they're doing or what they want...I can't believe she would put me through such nonsence.....
Good Grief!


Lia: Are you through? Want to go stretch out on the bed with me? You might feel better.


Zoe: The only way another dog is getting in here is if he/she is like....well...you.

Lia: ...huzzah!

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I'm just sayin'

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Lia: So, can I ask you sumthin?

Zoe: Sure.

Lia: Do you always understand Mommy?

Zoe: Heck no. We're not human - we don't speak that language. Why?

Lia: I dunno. I get alot of things she says when she talks TO us. Good Girl. Come. Sit. Do you want a cookie? I get all that...

Zoe: Sure - repeated mantras; you learned it with treats, you Pavlov's dog! So what's the problem?

Lia: Well - she says things like "you have the most beautiful face in the world"...or..."Lia, get your butt back here so I can wipe those paws"..body parts....I understand those...

Zoe: Aaannnnd????

Lia: So I'm a little frustrated that I don't know where other body parts are.

Zoe: WHAT THE HECK are you TALKING about????

Lia: Y'know...things like "Where's your knee?"

Zoe: That's not what she said, Whale Fat.

Lia: Oh, smarty pants? What'd she say?

Zoe: She said, "Where's Ernie?"

Lia: Who's Ernie???



Zoe: I don't have a clue.

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Dog Art on Mondays ~

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...VOILA!...

Here's how you honour dogs in spring at
the Guggenheim Museum in New York City!

Bravo!
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You Go, Alby!

This is Alby the 13-year-old skateboarding barn owl who lives at Folkestone Owl Rescue Centre, Kent. Alby has developed a technique, which involves him swooping onto the board, using the momentum from his flight to push him along.

via Mark's Scrapbook of Oddities & Treasures.

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Thanks Mother Earth

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There are dogs all over the world
that celebrate EARTH DAY
one way.

They appreciate the earth beneath them
and they roll on it.
See Lia and Zoe's fotos to the left .
Upside Down.

Maybe we too should get outside and lie upside down
to celebrate Earth Day.

Dogs Rule.

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Stamps to the Rescue

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Pet adoption stamps debut Fri., April 30.

There are 10 stamp designs, with which the U.S. Postal Service hopes to raise awareness of the need to adopt shelter pets.

A Shelter may just be holding a new next best friend
specifically for you!

USPS Stamps to the Rescue - Home

www.stampstotherescue.com

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Through a Dogs Eyes...tonite on PBS

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http://www.pbs.org/dogs-eyes/film

www.pbs.org

The documentary, Through a Dog's Eyes follows a handful of people as they receive their service dogs. Jennifer Arnold, founder of Canine Assistants, outlines her teaching methods and the life-changing impact these dogs have on the recipients and their families.

photo via erin vey

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New Movie Promotes Adoption

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The Back Up Plan

JLo is back in a movie that promotes adoption for dogs and artificial insemination for cougars. After a baby-making hiatus in real-life, Jennifer Lopez returns to the screen this month in a rom-com about baby-making entitled The Back-up Plan. So why do we care at The Bark? Because Lopez plays Zoe, the owner of Hudson Mutts, a Greenwich Village pet boutique that sets a good standard by emphasizing adoption and eco-friendly pet care. It also helps that Hudson Mutts was inspired by an adorable, paralyzed Boston Terrier named Nuts (played by a trio of canine actors, who are real-life rescue dogs). We haven’t seen the movie, which opens on April 23, but we’re excited about efforts to promote adoption (with the film’s release) this weekend.

via the Bark Magazine

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Dog Art on Mondays ~

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Yay....IKEA.....Shopping.....

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Whatever the "Stockholm Division" is,

we're interested!

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How To Cuddle with an Elephant Seal

It's a short 5 minutes of awesomeness and great music...

And friend Nag on the Lake says:
"They're all loveydovey now but how long before she's nagging him to shave his whiskers and shed some of that blubber?"

You Need a Cool Cake for a Party!

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via cococakecupcakes

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Small Sample of Personality Dynamic ~

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And now back to our regularly scheduled shyness!

via one of our most fave
doggie photographers
sharon montrose

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Shooting in Macro...Reflections

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The Mommy:

I have only a little idea what I'm doing with a P&S digital camera.
But I do know in Macro, you can get some really cool close up pictures
And if you look closely at Lia's eye,
So long as you're not distracted by the corner weep-goop,
you can see my reflection holding a camera.

(click on image for explosive view)

Oh, this didn't impress you?
Lia thought it was cool.
And she got a cookie for being so still.
So there.

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Dog Art on Mondays ~

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Lia: WHAT is THAT?

Zoe: Uhhhh....a sort of...costume.

Lia: WHAT is it supposed to BE?

Zoe: The Starship Enterprise. Just stop asking; we'll see something better tomorrow.

Lia: No, wait...

Zoe: No, Lia, really....unless you're as waaaay old as Mommy and are still a 'trekie' from the 60's, you'll NEVER understand this....just let it go.

Lia: Is this about that fat guy on TV that sells cheap hotel rates and Mommy makes that swooning sound?

Zoe: One in the same.

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Cookies for Our Cuties

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Doggie DIY: Martha Stewart’s Paw-Print Treats

Pups will beg for more of these wholesome treats!

Ingredients
Makes about 2 dozen

* 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
* 1/2 cup wheat germ
* 1/2 cup brewer's yeast
* 2 teaspoons salt (this can/should be eliminated)
* 3 tablespoons canola oil
* 1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Combine flour, wheat germ, brewer's yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Place canola oil in a large bowl. Add flour mixture to oil in 3 additions, alternating with 1 cup stock; mix until combined.

2. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 2 minutes (dough will be sticky). Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out rounds using a 2-inch fluted cutter (bakedeco.com). Transfer to baking sheets. Make an indentation toward the bottom of 1 circle using your thumb, then press dough to make an arch of 4 small circles on top of the thumbprint using the tip of your pinky. Repeat with remaining rounds. Freeze for 15 minutes. Bake for 20 minutes, rotating sheets and lightly brushing with remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock halfway through. Turn oven off, and let stand in oven for 40 minutes.

Helpful Hint
Dog treats can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 month.

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Our Pal Chuck

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In his old age

"Chuck turned eight years old last month. We don't know the exact date, but the years are starting to show."

via Chuck and his Mom Heather Armstrong at dooce

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from yesterday:
Chip is the second handsome fella
in the list

To Tell The Truth

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Ok, Dog Blog Readers -

Let's see if you can find Chip.
Chip is an addition to our dog friends and you'll meet his brother and sister soon..but for now...let's just deal with the stunning, attractive, strong, sweet lovey-dovey Chip...
he's here..among other Lia pictures

Yes, Chip is nearly a Lia twin....

Can You Find Chip?

photos have been cropped to keep you from cheating (as much as possible) by
recognizing people or surroundings

....and the answer...

tomorrow!

(Unless you've already found the answer because Chip's Mom and Dad are
professional camera people and...well...
his photograph clearly speaks for itself!!!)

OH: and the photo at the top of the post?
Another Lia and Chip look-alike from blogger Kenzaloo in Philly!


watch out - they're everywhere!!! :)

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Dog Art on Mondays ~

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Dogs in a Tree
Jane Gifford

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Dogs on a Hill
E Tobin Eckian

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Easter Sunday Twenty Ten

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easter.....spring....sunday

new sticks

new smells

new warm sun - and shadows

new sassing

(The Mommy: do you want to come in the house?
Zoe: Are you crazy, woman? the sun is out)

more happy smiles

thank you for this beautiful day, Mother Earth and God

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Oooo...Look at the Pretty Boys...

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Zoe: LIA! Where did these guys come from?

Lia: The Belleville Easter Parade. I'm gonna keep them to play with.

Zoe: No you're not. They're all dressed up for the holiday - you'll need to take them back and put them in line for their turn in the parade.

Lia: I can't; my bike has a flat tire and I can't pull the wagon.

Zoe: Then I suggest you Mapquest your walking route and you better get going if you're gonna make it on time for Sunday.

Lia: HA HA - APRIL FOOLS JOKE ON YOOOOOU: THIS WAS ALL JUST A DREAM I HAD.

Zoe: (...Dear Petfinder: we regret we need to surrender a reeally dumb Rodesian/Boxer mix...)

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Easter Bunny Ears

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Lia: So...when are we gonna pick out our Easter costumes?

Zoe: You're a hard-boiled egg! We are NOT wearing costumes. It's bad enough you make us do that on Halloween and I have to wear that stupid plaid taffeta dress at Christmas.

Lia: Well! Aren't YOU in a mood! I think it would be fun to walk around with Bunny Ears.

Zoe: You would. Mommy promised she'd find something tasteful and not so kiddie-like.

Lia: Like this foto?

Zoe: Precisely. By Amanda Jones Photography and the pup is Zueke.

Lia: With FLOWERS around her neck? That's stupid. There's no where to hook a leash to go for a walk.

Zoe: (...i wish she was a bunny rabbit....i wish she was a bunny rabbit....i wish.......)

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