AvereyChi

Four Legged Nightmares!!! cont...

2010-06-07T17:56:00.000-07:00

A simple casual walk. My mom loves to walk. The girls get all excited with the word Walk or the rattle of a leash. Sarah and Ruby are Mom's walking buddies. Kulpmont has changed. It is not a safe and happy neighborhood like it was when I was growing up. There are many rental properties with people who are not as family oriented and our family, as our friends. These low income families have brought drugs, parties and mean big dogs they can not control into the small quaint little town that only had one little red light at the other end of town. My brother moved out across town a few years ago. He bought a fixer upper and worked for over a year hammering away building his dream home. My mom likes to take the girls across town for a run in Phill's yard, then turn around and go home. So, this safe little town changed last Wednesday night June 2, 2010. After turning from my brother's cuz he was not home, which is normal in the evening and they proceded in the alley from Phill's house. They did not even get a block away when the scariest thing in my mom's, in Sarah's, in Ruby's, in mine and dad and Phill's life has occurred. Two cujo dogs, because I only know that they were big and all teeth came out and lounged and attacked Sarah and Ruby. They wripped Sarah apart and somehow Ruby got out of her collar and ran like a bat out of hell and my mom jumped down on top of Sarah and all she could do was scream. She screamed like she never screamed before. She lost her voice. One gentleman came to see the commotion, the dogs within inches of biting my mom's arm off took off. This was the only guy who got my mom to her feet and walk at least 10 blocks to carry Sarah home. My mom was freaking. No Ruby, she ran, but where did she run to, Aunt Rox heard and she started walking with Goda (who was attacked by a pitbull who escaped the front door and lunged and tried to tear her apart on a walk with Uncle Moose.). Others from the 1200 block took to the streets also, but then Ruby showed up on the front porch. Those evening walks proved well and Ruby did learn where she lived, but she had bit marks on her rear end as well. Phill Rox and others were there, but the police came, took photos, the code enforcement officer Charlie, our across the street neighbor were all there with Dad for my mom. Charlie went up to deliver a warning that he was able to deliver from code enforcing. Then the police officer went to deliver and cite this family. I believe this case is going to the district court. The police officer is protecting my mom's identity, due to the extent of being upset. But they shared the next part of the news with my parents. Not only were these dangerous dogs running loose, there were not licensed with current Pennsylvania tags and they were not up to date with their vaccinations. So, Dad drove mom holding Sarah tight and close and Ruby all the way to Watsontown emergency vet. hospital, about an hour away, which is the only night emergency vet in Northumberland county. A nightmare.

My brother got in touch with me about 8. I was out dancing. He never leaves a message. I saw he called. He not only called he left a message. Julie call as soon as you could. Not like Phill. Scary tone. I called. Is mom ok, is dad ok? Yes mom and dad are fine. Sigh, thank goodness, but that is not it Jul, Mom and dad are at the emergency vet, on their walk they were attacked. He did not know any more, but he was waiting and you need to wait for a call from mom. So, it was hurry up and start waiting. So, I took a deep breath and I stayed composed and stayed where I was, then started on my way home with liz. I told her and Bruce. After I dropped my friend off I called my brother. He was more upset than I realized. So, escalate, escalate. That called ended in Ready to go and blow those dogs apart and tears from him and tears from me. What do I do. I call Aunt Rox, who I knew would talk to me, she held in the extent and kept me as calm as I could, it was about 11 pm. Then my phone buzzed, got to go, it is mom. Mom was calm, but exhausted at this point, I think more exhausted. They kept Sarah and Ruby overnight at the emergency vet, which its hours are from 7pm to 7 am. They were heading home for sleep and to get back there before they closed for the day. So, the next day I call, could not sleep I could not rest. I could not call until after they picked up the girls. So, finally I called around 7:30 am. How is my baby. Mom was to exhausted, but had to go to work. Sarah has a drain tube and Ruby made the vet laugh, she stayed standing and would fall asleep, then fall over wake up, then stand up again to do it all over again all night long, but they wanted to observe and keep an eye on both girls, Sarah had surgery to put her back together in the middle of the night and get a drainage tube for more healing. But they went home. So, whew, they were home, but they wanted me to stay put, go to work a big town meeting at work, I needed to be at. Ok, suck it up, if dad says go to work, go to work. Thursday night the girls had to go visit their regular vet to get new vaccines, since the lack of vaccinations of the dangerous dogs canceled out their current vaccines. In the waiting room there were two large dogs and the site of them, who they were scared, scared the lives out of the two already terrified little girls.

Friday, I had to present at a conference, so I went determined to get through the day, get through my presentation. I got great compliments, but my full concentration with worrying about Sarah and Ruby. I decided to just pack up an get home after conference. So, went home packed and got on the road. The girls had to go back to emergency vet for follow-up and for Sarah to have her drainage tube removed. So, I worked myself into a tither heading home to pack and get on the road. I kept watching the time 6, 7, then 8. I finally called. How are my girls. I was in a complete wreck crying not being able to breath. They are on the mend. That is all they would say. So, three hours later, I walked in to the front door. one, two, three, four dogs. Sarah, her tail wagging, I got down on the floor the house was dark, I thought mom was sleeping. A smooch, Sarah kissed me. She was happy to see me. I was double parked and had to get in.

This is what I saw. Sarah looked like a Frankenstein. Or her new name FrankenSarah and Ruby just looked comical. They were decked out in their new umbrellas.

My first glance at them. It hurt so bad. It hurt my eyes. I can not imagine what they went through. What a nightmare. Who would let man nor beast live through something like this. This is a sin an absolute nightmare.

Sarah is getting back to us. I took home a new batch of bonie home made sannie dog treats, so I gave her one. I gave her two. She is eating, thank goodness. She did not want to drink, but is slowly starting to.Ruby is active. She has one deep boo boo that is draining still. It will take a while to heal. It looks like a stitch should have been placed, but they wanted the air to hit it.

They are on pain, antibiotics, and whatever else. They get their boo boo meds in special food and are taking it. They are eating.

Sarah wanted to be by me and hog my bed. She jumped up in my lap even Sunday. She is getting back together.

This has got to be the most horrible event in our entire lives.

Please protect your children. Protect your four legged babies.

There has to be something that could be done about negligent dog owners. Careless dog owners. There should not be vicious dogs in small close towns.

Summer is just beginning. Walking season just began and ended for Sarah and Ruby before the season could start. My mom said no walks for her girls. She is afraid.

I took Averey for a walk down to a neighbors to pick something up. But boom, bark bark bark, and oh my god. I could not bend down and grab my little later faster. I held her hugged her with a death grip. I can now honestly say that I am afraid with my life of large dogs. Of large barking vicious sounding dogs. No more dog park for Averey. There is a leash rule in my neighborhood. Only local walks from now on for my Averey.

So, here is to Sarah and Ruby to get back to good health!!!

Four Legged Nightmares!!!

2010-06-07T17:08:00.000-07:00

Before my Emma and Before my Averey there was another 4 legged baby girl, who is the most wonderful baby girl in the whole wide world. I was introduced to Sarah my last semester in Graduate School, my hair dresser and my mom's boss's husband took me to see this litter of puppies at a family's house in Danville. They were a box full of teeny tiny most cute things I have ever saw. And better yet, one looked like Max. Her name is Sarah. This family went through some rough times and this litter and their canine momma was sold to a little pet store in Bloomsburg. Sam called my mom who called me and I traveled to this pet store as soon as I could. When I got there they said there were no chihuahua mix puppies especially not a blonde light colored one. She was the only one in her litter who looked like her. So, after arguing a bit and convincing this pet store owner that I wanted to purchase this little girl, I put my down payment down on her, although she needed a few more weeks with her momma and to get the boosters she needed, so I left an excited puppy owner mommy. A few weeks later I traveled back to the store to finish paying for her and pick up my little lady. She was beautiful. She was loveable. She was a girly girl in comparison to Max and Duke. Here is a photo of Sarah sitting on a step next to my dad with Max looking on over them on my parents back porch. You can see how cute she is.

I was able to take her withe me for the first night, but because I had a few more weeks of graduate school left Sarah had to go and stay with my Mom, who in the long run fell in love with her first and convinced me to get a dog.

Sarah ended up with a case of kennel cough either from being with her litter or from her new surroundings. It scared my mom, and it scared me. It was horrible, but my mom cuddled and nursed her back to health and my mom loves her as much if not more than me. So, after I graduated and landed that first job out of graduate school I found an apartment and moved to West Chester. So, again for a few weeks Sarah stayed with my mom until I was settled. Then, the time came I packed her up and took her to my new apartment, which allowed pets at Windsor at Windermere Place. A cute third floor apartment with Cathedral ceilings. The ride was awful. Sarah was anxious. I was getting used to living in a new place, a new town, the farthest away from my family in my whole life. Sarah did great, but she was not herself. We got through the week and we packed up and went home to Mom's on Friday, another icky ride, and when we got there Sarah lit up when she saw my mom. She clinged and dug her paws into her and would not let go. Sarah fell in love with my Mom and took ownership of my mom, who she claimed as her human. So, she was my dog, who took ownership of another human. So, Sunday rolled around and my mom thought about it and begged me that Sarah was not happy with me, just to leave her with her for a few weeks, well a few weeks is now 11 years later and Sarah definitely claims ownership of her momma.
Here she is all happy wagging her tail on my parents back porch. She really loves it at my Parents.
A few years go by, I moved a few times and one night this little critter scuttered across the carpet in my new condo. It freaked me out. I called my dad screaming and standing on my chair... Dad there is a mouse in my house, so yes it came out funny, but seriously it did. So, because of that event another baby came to live with me. I within about two months adopted my natural pest controller and her name is Emma. Emma fell in love and trusts Sarah. I don't know if it is because of the smell of me or what. When I visit my parents Sarah goes back to being my dog and owning me. She sleeps with me and follows me, but come Sunday evening, she is back to clinging to my mom. So, you can see how much two of my babies trust each other enough for Emma to snuggle and nappy laying on top of Sarah. Sarah never pics on Emma and they just unconditionally love each other. It is more of an ignore and snuggle, but they trust and live so nicely together.

So, a few years go by and we faced the death of our boys. Duke was the oldest, a mixed lab mutt. A real handsome lovable fella, who would guard me with his life. He would sit with me through scary movies and let me hug him tight to feel safe. Then, a few months later Max was not doing well either. Those two boys were bestest friends and Max was broken after he lost Duke. They both gradually went down hill together. So, about one night went by and my mom called. I need a new baby. We need to find another chi baby. How do we find a new chihuahua, can you use that Internet thing and help me? So, I subscribed for a month, it cost 5 dollars and within two days we found a Chihuahua puppy. I told my mom I would go as far as 8 hours, but then we found one in Lancaster county. I set up an appointment and drove out to Cornwall and met my mom's new girl. I gave the owner $100 down on this little lady and set up an appointment to meet a week later with my mom and the rest of the money to pick up Maggie. So, on a Good Friday I took Mom and Sarah, so Sarah could meet her new Sister.

Maggie was a cute brown little chihuahua. And my mom decided before she even had her, that she wanted the experience of having a litter, so Maggie gave my mom a litter. Here is Sarah and Maggie with little baby Ruby on my bed on a visit to my house in West Chester.
Sarah fell in love with Ruby as well as Maggie and here is Sarah and baby Ruby on my bed during this first visit to my house.

A few years later, here is a grown up Ruby with her best Walking Buddy Sarah. So, this is the before picture.

The before the the vicious horrible attack that took place last Wednesday, June 2, 2010, the most horrible night of our lives. I need to start a new thread to continue this story.

Hanging out on Mommy's Shoulder - April 21, 2009

2009-04-21T19:39:00.001-07:00

My tricky place to hang out with my Mommy!

A Sleepy Girl - April 20, 2009

2009-04-20T19:28:00.000-07:00

week after spaying

2009-02-26T07:53:00.000-08:00

It has been a week since Averey's spaying, teeth extraction, and micro-chipping. I think she is just about back to normal. It is so nice to be past it and not having that worry in my gut.

I think since the spaying Emma has come around even closer with Averey. She comes out and plays and interacts and runs around a bit with Averey. It is so nice to see.

Last Friday when I brought Averey home from the Vet, Emma got the smell and came out and observed and kept a close eye on Averey. I think this has brought them together a bit closer. So, it is really wonderful to have a happier house!

Resting after Spaying

2009-02-20T09:41:00.000-08:00

Here is Averey home and resting from her long day yesterday. She was spayed, micro chipped, and she had teeth extracted.

They said she did very well. She had a super lot of energy when we first got home, but now that I am sitting still and doing some time on the computer she took up her position, kind of on my lap. She loves to lay right here while I am doing work.

She needs to rest for about 5 days. I hope she does well. I am very happy with how she looks and her energy. I did not stop for a visit yesterday, because I just get upset when I see animals uncomfortable. I made that mistake with Emma. I love her and wanted to visit, but I knew it was only harder on her and on me. Her vet Dr. Humphries was wonderful and called me yesterday and said she did fine. She had laser surgery for the spaying and the incision spot looks like a boo boo, but not a huge boo boo ouchy. I think we will all survive. She did not even try to fuss with the wound. I don't even see when they put the microchip in, but I think that is super small. So, I am not going to worry. Maybe next vet visit I will ask where they place that.

I had a lot of paperwork to put together to register the microchip with AVID and to register for Pennsylvania Life Time Licenscing, so that will be one more thing I will not have to worry about from year to year, so that is very exciting I think. This is all very new. My family renews licenses on their animals every year. My cousin Linda showed me her blood hounds tattoos for their licencing, then is when I looked into lifetime licensing, but my vet does the microchipping which is just as well.

I will post again as she is recuperating. Oh yeah, here is an image of the teeth that were extracted.

Sorry if this grosses you out, but this is what is going on in Averey's life. I will try to get a photo of her boo boo too to share.

Oh and Emma was able to smell something is up with Averey and looks concerned. And Averey was very interested in where her kitty sister was, so I took her in to see where Emma was sleeping on the bed. I think Emma will be a ver good big sister. She was talking a bit, but keeping her paws to herself and being nice and gentle with Averey.

Spay Day!

2009-02-19T07:16:00.001-08:00

Well, I dropped Averey off at 8 a.m. Today is the day that she will get spayed and micro-chipped, then I will submit forms for life time Pennsylvania dog licensing.

I am a bundle of nervous energy getting through today. I hope there is no tricky topics that come up, because I may spontaneously combust on someone.

I am scheduled off tomorrow to pick her up and spend the day at home making sure she is ok.

I know she will be and spaying is the right thing to do. She was almost sent to a home where they were do not spay/neuter their animals. I am completely against that mind set. I wish all animals a wonderful life, where there is no worries about accidental litters. So many pets are in need of homes especially in today's economy. Some day, when I have a house with a real yard, I hope to become active is chihuahua rescue. I wish them all happy healthy homes and to not be treated like an accessory. I makes me boil when I see celebrities flaunting around their chi's. Although Mickey Rourke promised to take his 18 year old, Loki, who was by him through some rough times to the Oscar's, but he was sadly lost on Monday.

Day Before

2009-02-18T17:24:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is the big day. I am humping anything in site and my Mommy is full of nerves about the big day tomorrow!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2009-02-14T12:37:00.000-08:00

I just thought I would post on this Valentine's day, because I have not posted in a while.

I just want to post my very first Valentine!

Along with my other Valentine!

Averey is scheduled to be spayed on Thursday of this week. So, keep her in your thoughts and prayers. I dread it. I hate seeing an ouchy critter. It was awful with Emma and it will probably be worse with Averey. But it has to be done, so there are no future worries.

hair do - January 12, 2009

2009-01-12T18:43:00.000-08:00

Averey decided to give me a new hair do this evening. She is crazy and funny.

This past weekend there was icky snowy icy weather and it seems that once weather comes Averey forgets every stitch of house training I have taught her. It is frustrating. But I keep praying for patience to get through this.

Ｊｕｍｐｉｎ’　ｈｉｇｈ

2009-01-07T21:27:00.000-08:00

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Violates Rudolf!

2009-01-04T11:27:00.001-08:00

I guess Averey is turning into a big girl. This is her with her Rudolf toy from our friends LizzieBee and her pup Abbie.

I was going about my business and doing some stuff around the house and I caught her trying to violate poor Rudolf. It was just bad.

Her spaying is scheduled for February 19 luckily, so I will not have much worries after that, but will still catch her in these behaviors I guess.

Dec 10 - Sassy Averey

2008-12-10T08:35:00.000-08:00

I just had to share this cute video of Averey. It really shows how big she is getting.

She discovered her bark last night and when I was getting ready for bed she was out in the living room just barking like a big girl over and over. And not her high pitch whine or excitement vocalizations.

Yesterday she did such a great job in housetraining. But today it is raining and it is like starting from scratch. She did piddle first thing in rain, but nothing after that.

I am seeing such a change and she is getting so big. It is so exciting!

Averey when I first brought her home. She was so little!

2008-12-07T19:50:00.000-08:00

Evil Knevil

2008-12-05T08:20:00.000-08:00

Averey is becoming Evil Knevil. I don't want to baby her, so I make her walk up and down steps and such. Well I don't know if that was good. Because, she has discovered that she could jump off the bed. Last night she did it once, then this morning, she ran and I think she went to go potty somewhere then came back.

I also baked a batch of treats. I am hoping these little guys will help in my potty training front. I am slowly learning when is the right time to praise. I totally screwed up yesterday and this morning. I need to figure out the perfect time.

Invited to group!

2008-12-04T12:58:00.000-08:00

We are so excited. Pet Smart's group Pets and Holiday's has invited us to share this photo with their group ( http://www.flickr.com/groups/948052@N23/ ). Averey IS becoming quite a little star!

Now on the house training front = FAIL!

I am going to attempt to make a batch of mini-sani's and keep a baggie in my pocket when we go out to piddle. If she does business she will get a sani treat.

If anyone has any other house training suggestions. Please Share. I need hints. I am trying not to get frustrated. I do have a feeling it is more my lack of consistency. Sigh!

Update - December 2

2008-12-02T08:09:00.000-08:00

Averey had a wonderful Thanksgiving going to visit Sarah, Maggie, & Ruby with Emma.

I feel like we are starting over again in the housetraining. I make strides, then we fall back behind.

Monday we went back to the vet for another shot. This time she got the rabies shot and she is now officially over 4 lbs. I was disappointed they did not include the right weight on her checkout form, which I know they did that on the previous form, so I will ask what they wrote in her record and write it down. She has one more puppy booster to go in two weeks. And the vet said she is growing very nice and spaying can be scheduled soon. I think I may shoot for February. I think January after the holidays we will stay close to home for the month and really place full focus on housetraining. We will also look for some dog obedience class. I want to get her socialized. She is very good with cheerios, but I want her to learn better manners.

Fitting into my ears!!!

2008-11-19T18:06:00.001-08:00

Finally.... my ears are strong enough and I am getting big enough that my ears stand up. It is so cool they are not folded over anymore. They really make me look like a chihuahua now!

We had my follow-up Vet appointment on Monday. I got a booboo and icky stuff up my nose. Ewe! I also weighed 3.82 lbs. Which is so exciting. I am becoming a big girl.

I am also now also able to jump on and off of the couch, futon, and also jump down off of the bed. But in the morning I do not get off until Mommy wakes up.

Gotta go. I got to go piddle!

The Protector

2008-11-16T18:17:00.000-08:00

We just heard someone out in the hallway and Averey just kicked into protect me or please protect her mode. It was quite a carry on bark. It was so cute.

Earlier today, I caught Emma munching away on Averey's food. So, folks have been telling me that Emma will not get sick, but might get fat eating the puppy food.

Tomorrow is Averey's second Vet appointment. She get to go for her second round of boosters and get boo boo's. I will make sure I post how the appointment goes.

She is getting so big. I can not wait to see how much she weighs. And as for housetrainng... I am failing miserably. :(

I can lock myself in my crate!

2008-11-14T15:26:00.000-08:00

I locked myself in my crate and then I cried. Look I pulled the door shut and cried and did not know how to push it open. But I did cry for Mommy to let me out!

November 3, 2008 Relaxing Night!

2008-11-03T18:19:00.001-08:00

I am so thrilled. Both girls are relaxing on the couch with me. This is the longest stretch together other than bedtime.

I am so happy and pleased that they are coming around.

Averey is also learning from Emma. Hiding when it is time to get in crate in the morning. Then also running and hiding when the vacuum is out.

What a fabulous night!

Oh My God!!!

2008-11-02T15:51:00.000-08:00

Well, back to starting point with Av. Nothing outside today at all. Which bums me out.

On the other hand, when we were out she picked up and ran with a slug in her mouth. It was so gross.

Poopy Dance!!!

2008-11-01T06:38:00.000-07:00

I got this fancy little dispencer to carry pooper scooper bags and the only time I used a bag was in Pet Smart on Monday. But today we got up for early outings, came in, and I slept in a bit. When I got up to take Averey back out she poopied for the first time (6 days) then peed. We came in and while I was pouring tea and getting my breakfast ready. She went on her piddle pad finally and piddled on it.

I did just was that and the carrier blankie my dad gave me, but she was like looking for them.

I did the poopy dance. I did not make too much of it, but I did say good girl both times after.

Last night I think i was over tired and I should have turned in earlier, cuz the later it got, the harder it was with Averey. Tonight will be an early night just for Av.

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T05:49:00.000-07:00

We survived a whole week!!!

We would like to wish you a Happy Halloween!!!

Trying something new

2008-10-30T10:27:00.000-07:00

Averey still seems to bark and whine a lot when being crated. I pulled out my whopping huge boom box and found a radio station and placed it near her crate with station on at a low volume, so she can hear it. I am not sure of the station, it is so dusty, but there seemed to be talk.

I went to my doctors appointment this morning and came back to have breakfast and she is just overly excited to see me. I am hoping that is all a part of getting crate trained. I really want to focus on that before really focusing hard on piddle training. The rain the other night ruined it. We go through the motions of going out though.

I am also starting to work on the behaviors when I eat. I am trying to teach her to sit and be patient while I eat. I think I need to start eating at the table to really make this work with her. So, over the next few days I need to clear it and make a space for Emma and her food and my plate for when I eat.

Overall Averey is doing wonderful and it is such a joy to bring her into my home. Emma is even beginning to warm up to her. I think Emma is beginning to understand crate training. Emma looks at me with a sad look when I do crate her, but it may be the whines from Averey upsetting her. Emma also joined us to sleep last night. Emma is doing super. I am so relieved.

Emma

2008-10-29T14:30:00.001-07:00

Emma is really trying to come around. Averey is sitting in my lap and Emma just came in to rub my legs with Averey in my lap. I think Emma will be fine it is just a matter of patience right now.

Wednesday afternoon

2008-10-29T13:31:00.001-07:00

It is rough coming home and getting this crate training stuff done. Av's is a tough little cookie, but whines in a very high pitch shreak right in the ear. So, we are really trying to get through and get used to this new routine. It is rough, but it is going.

I think it could be a lot worse.

Wednesday

2008-10-29T10:37:00.000-07:00

I slept well last night. I was ancy once I woke from my evening nap, but played and got to sleep. My mommy was even able to bake brownies and she cut them up this morning to go to dance this evening.

I am so happy the wind and rain stopped. I was able to go out to piddle, but I need to start working on potty training asap with Mommy.

I went into the crate well this morning, but was still a bit upset. Mommy hopes this gets easier.

Johnny taught Averey how to bless herself

2008-10-28T19:21:00.001-07:00

I was telling folks about this this evening, so watch through the video a bit, then you will see Johnny teach Averey how to bless herself!

Tuesday Night!!!

2008-10-28T19:14:00.000-07:00

I was not howling as much when Mommy got home this evening. Mommy is shifting her habits to meet my needs and respect my neighbors. For example, she is ready for bed instead of waiting until 11 pm, since I bark and howl when she gets in the bathroom.

I am quietly resting now for a while while Mommy wraps things up online and posts here. Then she will wake me to play and to go outside before heading to bed.

Oh, she even made brownies and got things done!

Howling

2008-10-28T12:56:00.000-07:00

Got to the Condo door and all was quiet. I entered, then the howls started. I think Averey was excited, but that excited she kept howling in excitement for about 10 minutes. I took her out twice, but this rainy weather is not helping in the piddle training front. I set Averey down and she runs right up the steps to go inside.

Since i had a barking confused puppy last night while taking a bath. I am going to try to get ready for bed at a more reasonable time. So, I don't feel guilty for a barking dog at 11 pm.

Tuesday....

2008-10-28T05:59:00.000-07:00

Today was a great morning. I slept until 7 a.m. Mommy had to actually had to wake me up to go out. I did piddle in the rain. But came in to like double poopy, but one ended up in kitchen on the ceramic tile floor. Which is super easy to clean up.

Also, I had a great day yesterday even after my boosters. I cried while Mommy cleaned up in the bathroom, so she does have to change her bathtime, cuz I cry and bark. I then played a bit and then when we went to bed I snuggled by Mommy's feet and Emma actually crawled on top of then beside Mommy and was still in bed until the alarm went off.

Treats

2008-10-27T18:38:00.000-07:00

We both like treats!

My Mommy is home from work

2008-10-27T18:37:00.000-07:00

Snack Time

2008-10-27T14:23:00.003-07:00

We like to snack together when Mommy gets home. Emma is in tolerating me mode.

Mommy's first day to work

2008-10-27T14:18:00.000-07:00

I survived my Mommy's first day at work. I was crying and whining when she got home. But that is normal. Emma was even out and about more since Mommy is home. Emma is growling a bit less, but giving me a chance.

This is also my new dress. The dress has "Born to Bark" written on it. And I am a beauty queen in my new outfit. Xsmall is still big on me, but I am being patient.

I went out for a nice walk and played hard when Mommy got home. I am now taking a nap sitting next to Mommy.

First Vet Visit

2008-10-27T08:06:00.000-07:00

Today I went to my first vet visit. I am a little over 3 lbs. I was a good girl. I have to go back in 3 weeks for my next set of shots. As a baby and as a small pup, I need to go more and get smaller doses.

At 6 months I will go and get spayed.

I slept a lot yesterday and I slept until about 5 in the morning, went potty, then came in and snuggled up again to get warm and go back to sleep. I had a few accidents around the house but we will be working on house training and keeping our fingers and toes crossed.

My mommy is going to work this afternoon, so I will get crate trained the first time. Mommy is a bit nervous, but she has to let go and do that. She needs to fix up the new crate.

We did visit petsmart after going to the vet. I did poopy on the floor, but mommy cleaned it up. But she also got me new toe nail clippers, so tonight we will start the first clippings so I get used to it. I also got a purdy outfit. We will debut it this evening, so check back later to check it out.

Where's the Sassiness?

2008-10-26T17:38:00.000-07:00

When I was with Mommy, Sarah, & Ruby I was a sassy girl. I even snapped at Daddy yesterday and made his lip bleed. But since I came to my new home there has been no sass. I am learning to walk nicer on my leash. I met some neighbors, then I met a german shepard named Ricky. I even met a group of boys who were playing football and they wanted to be my friends, but I was nervous.

Mommy shared some of her bowl of strawberry cheerios with me tonight and they were really yummy. I sneaked a few sips of her water then too from the chinese glass from Momma's house. Yum!

Napping the afternoon away!

2008-10-26T15:35:00.000-07:00

I had a great afternoon of napping by my mommy!!! I like snuggling on the couch while mommy is on the computer!

Meeting Emma

2008-10-26T14:17:00.001-07:00

I am slowly getting to know Emma. I hope we are able to snuggle instead of growl and bark soon. Cat growls are scary.

Trip Home

2008-10-26T13:39:00.000-07:00

The trip home was a bit trying...

We whined and howeled for about 45 minutes. Then pooped in crate. Then puked all over my Mommy.

We stopped to clean up the mess at the Sheets in Leesport, then went for a walk and I left a peep there.

Got back on the road and I slept the rest of the way.

I am enjoying my new home and am trying to meet Emma, my cat sister.

I will share my adventures through this blog!