Buddy Boy

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I think I miss Buddy

So - while he's away being trained...I'm driving myself mad with cuteness

like this

hurts so good!

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talented threesome

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We Love Chuck Armstrong

Dog...Poetry

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A simple grateful thought
turned heavenwards
is the most perfect prayer.

~ Doris Lessing

Sunny Breeze and apple tree.
Twelve Stone Farm

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November 5, 2011 - Because of Buddy

You’ve raised your children to adulthood.

But you’ve always wanted to help that one “surrendered/orphaned”.

You lose your mind and decide to adopt a needy child.

The adoption agency approves you.

You meet the child, and just like the interviews you’ve done

of employees in your company, the first meet is perfect.

The child is then brought to your home to meet the family and

again, all seems to go well enough.

The foster parents drop off a few personal belongings

and away they go.

You observe this male child’s interactions with the family members.  At first he’s looking for the foster mother that just left.  Then, a little timid around the new family.  He appears to know he’s stuck here – even if only for the time being – so he’ll research his surroundings.  He covers the area several times where he thinks will be “his”.

It doesn’t take long for this orphan to reveal himself.

He doesn’t speak the language - therefore, he doesn’t understand.

He’s very good looking, and I can only assume he was shown much affection but very little discipline, for he is lacking in the manners department.

Since he’s been placed from foster home to foster home, his only defense has been to become strong to protect himself and has become pushy, sometimes a bully.  And there have been no strong leaders in his life to correct this.

Yes, I have adopted a third dog and we have 2 weeks to make this work or surrender him back to the shelter.

Day One was trying for all of us.  Lia and Buddy ran a great deal, which was good for both.  Later in the evening, I realized, Lia’s hips bothered her and rather than jumping on the bed, she chose to sleep on the floor or in her crate. I missed her.

Zoe, who isn’t usually intimidated by the best of them, was in the submissive posture a few times during the day in the yard and that bugged me.  I know these animals will figure out their own hierarchy, but I don’t want the bully to win before I get a chance to do some MAJOR training here.  But I digress…it’s only day one.

And I am exhausted.  It was like chasing after a 2 year old that is strong enough to pull you.  If I had a pair of roller skates and put Buddy in a harness, we could both get somewhere quickly!   This mean more training is needed, obviously.  And .. I believe in having him wear a 4 foot lead even in the house so I can quickly direct him – oh,yeah? this guy chewed through 2 leather leads like they were gum!

Different tactics tomorrow.

By the way:  I exercised more and spent more time outside in the awesome autumn Michigan air than I have in a long time – because of Buddy.

 *Buddy/

 was formerly named DaVinci by the Shelter

Uh-oh...shhhh: he's available.....................oh....my....

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I CAN.NOT stop looking at the picture of this boy.

His name is DaVinci. 

He's in a foster home and I talked to his foster mommy tonight.

I hope to meet him tomorrow.

I love what the foster folks did in this shot:

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- He is looking straight into the camera.

- He is smiling.

- He is not only playing with a toy...

but one leg is into the toy through a hole

and he continues to pay attention for the camera.

Tail up but not tweaked - not aggitated...happy.

We learn alot about the whole body posture.

Just like humans.

I already like this boy.

A face to face meeting is in order, I do believe.

You've got me laughing with you, boy!!!

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Mushkakes!

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favorite colour: white! 

:)

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Reunited and New Beginnings

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Yes...little Miss RunAway found her way home (was found)

in a neighboring yard Saturday evening...

...and...we have a new Lawn Service Company.

All Better!

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My Little Zoe is gone...

Saturday, October 22, 2011 - via e-mail

To: (the owners of my Lawnservice company who has left access gates to yard opened previously and they have denied).

As I write this I am crying.  I’ve placed calls to Livonia Police, local shelters and neighbors.  I have kids riding bikes calling for one of my dogs.  I & friends have driven around all morning and walked thru several subdivisions calling for her.  One of my dogs has escaped.

It was your crew that DID NOT SECURE the large gates when they left after blowing leaves and cutting the lawn.  I know this because I have been home Thursday and Friday and this morning and no one else has serviced this property.

In order to get into the back yard with equipment, you must walk through an access gate at the garage and into the back yard where at the large gate y0u must slide TWO cross boards out of a metal brackets AND at the base of the gate, remove a rock placed to additionally stabilize/secure the gate bottom. 

Yes, when you leave, you can just CLOSE the two gates together and NOT place the cross boards and rock on the gates and if there’s no wind, the gates “appear” to be closed.  However, with the slightest wind, the gates open VERY EASILY.

I let the dogs out this morning – knowing your crew would secure the gates after the last event – only to hear in a little while the large dog was barking incessantly, uncharacteristic of her.  As I stepped outside, I realized the little dog had probably jumped the small (inside) 4’ lattice fence, but when I went to that side of the yard, I was immediately shocked by the fact that the gates were gaped open! She was gone.  I immediately went to look for the two boards and rock used to secure those gates and they were BURRIED beneath the leaves that were blown into the landscaped edging against the fence!

I don’t need any more evidence that your crew clearly has a problem servicing me and my property with certain instructions from you.  Do you see any reason for us to continue our relationship?

I’m going back out to try to find my dog.

 

Yes...this is the same company that hired a tree service company to cut down three small trees in my back yard and when I got home, my mama 80 foot 70 year old evergreen was missing. Gone. 

How much do I need to lose, aye?

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Chick and Pancho

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Chick is not aware that he is a pit bull.

Chick is also not aware that Pancho is part pit bull,

and Pancho is not aware that Chick is NOT part pit bull.

Just something to chew on for National Pit Bull Awareness Day!

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Per Scott Hamilton:

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Real men are kind to animals

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This makes my heart swell.

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There's a reason

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Yep...there's a reason pitbulls are the best babysitters...

Isn't it obvious?

Yes there's a double standard:

PEOPLE make dogs mean;

DOGS DO NOT make people mean.

We are Pittie Party Fans!!!

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A Really Warm & Sunny Fall Weekend...what a life!

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Hello Gorgeous!

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I can't have you.

Every day I would go swimming in those awesome blue eyes

and forget to go to work!

I will love you from afar, Gorgeous.

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Lia

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Miss Lia entered a Halloween Photo Contest

on Facebook yesterday.

We think she has a VERY good chance of getting votes.

Yes, we are a tad prejudiced.

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Art On Mondays

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Ah! YES - by the ever talented Dean Russo!

I think I want this in the new house somewhere...

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family

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Getting a pet is having a new member in the family.
If you can't see that.. you're not ready to have one.

viaInspirationisbliss

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What A Pair!!!

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If you're not laughing at these two,

what ever did you do with your sense of humor?

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Happy Birthday, Simon

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Our friend Simon turned one year old yesterday;

we had to share his picture at his party.

 

Many More, Simon dude!!!

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Suggestive Photography

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Lia:  Why does The Mommy think this is so good?  There's hardly any dog here!

Zoe:  It's suggestive.  She likes this kind of photography.  There's just enough to SUGGEST it's a dog.

Lia:  Well, that's just stupid.  Does she think the WHOLE of us is less likeable?

Zoe: WTF?  Are you impaired?  It's ART !

Lia:  Well if I knew this dog had a name, I would have never started this banter. Sorry Art.

Zoe: (*** I'll attack her when she's sleeping...that's what I'll do!***)

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Whaaaaat?

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There is no reason to ask "WHAT is that in your mouth?"~!!!

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shaking dogs caught in motion

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Temp Adjustment

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 Yes, we LOVE the cooler air...but, 

some of the best parts of cooler temps

is snuggling, you know!

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sharing

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‎"A well-trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. 

He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it." 

                                                            - Helen Thomson

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Dog Art on Mondays ~

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http://dean-russo.artistwebsites.com/

A Special Breed of Hero ~ Search and Rescue

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With Love and Respect  ~

We will never forget.

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Another 9/11 Hero ~ Rozelle

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Heros of 9/11

with our respect and in your honour ~

ya - what he said!

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Elmo - less than 20 miles from me...You Handsome Devil!

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I feel a drive to the Humane Society 'comin on....

Yep, I think I'm in trouble here!!!

back to needing a calendar...after all...school is starting...

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Some End of Summer Pics

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before my fall haircut

yeah, me too

as if you could tell the difference - she has no hair, hardly...

I don't need narley hair to be beeutiful

but you do need it to be cute!

whatever...squirrel watching is more valuable than cute.

with my new fall haircut - nothing is more important than appearance!

oh yeah???  with my bucket, together we rule the dog world!

Nope. You don't.

Well, I say buckets beat haircuts ten-fold!

It's easier to let her believe she's correct - see - look at her smile.
I just turn and ignore her when she does that!

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