My Gotcha Day.

Hiya. Guess what it's my Gotcha Day today.

I have been with my family now for 3 years.

When I arrived I was the only K9 in the household but I wasn't worried it was fun having my hoomans to myself.

I loved digging and still do for that matter and during my 3 years here I must have moved a few tons of earth.


I relaxed a lot at first.


Then "Jaws" came along. My life changed drastically...



He is a fun little brother, often challenging but jolly good company too.


We have had some good holidays together and play a lot of the time.



I have celebrated another birthday

However, most importantly I acquired another brother this year.

Then spent most of the Summer being chased by them both.

I am thinking two versus one is not a fair game.

I think I need help.....

Molly.

Worldwide moment for Snickers.

Our pals Jake and Fergi have asked us to help spread this message
as quickly and as far as we can.

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So as many dogs and cats and families
as possible can read it prior to 5:00 PM, Saturday, 14 Nov 09, Iowa Time
(11:00 PM, 14 Nov 09 GMT)
.
Just please help us get the message out.

As you may know
Miss Snickers is struggling
Mightily
Along with her family.




(The best place to keep up with updates
is her Gussie’s blog.)
Last night looked as if it might have been her last.
This morning she rebounded with improved symptoms.
She is far from out of the woods
But she and her family
Including her gentle and loving brother Butchy
Have been granted another day.
We can’t help but believe
that part of the improvement is because of
The support and love that have surrounded her
From all around the world
Thanks to the linked paws
Of her blogging friends.
The Power of the Paw
We are asking everyone to set your alarms
And at exactly 11:00 PM GMT on Saturday 14 Nov 09
(Go to this link to find what time that is for you)
5:00 PM Saturday evening in Iowa
as Snickers' family sits down to eat
Turn toward them (in the central USA)
And join together in a silent minute
Of prayer, meditation, contemplation, reflection
Whatever feels right to you.
Followed by whatever means of communication
You choose.
Arrooing
Barking
Howling
Yipping
Yapping
Wooing
Meowing
Mewing
Purring
To wish and send Miss Snickers and her family
whatever is in your hearts
That will help them feel the Love and Support
They need right now.
Personally, we’ll be praying for a Miracle.
Then
Blow a Kiss
and send your Love and Prayers and Best Wishes
to Miss Snickers and her Family
and they will feel their arrival
in the breeze.
OK?
We believe it will help.
And we'll do anything in our power right now
To help.

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We have synchronised our watches and set our alarms so we too can join in with all our friends around the world sending our thoughts and positive vibes to Miss Snickers and her family.

Molly, Taffy and Monty

A walk in the Kent countryside.

Last Saturday we had a splendid day out.

Taffy, with a little help from the hoomans, had arranged a WELTAF meeting in Knole Park.

It was a lovely sunny Autumn morning when we set off. We even had Robbie with us for the day so we were very excited.

The usual "meet 'n greet" and a few new faces which was brilliant.

Then we went on full alert.

The local wildlife looked most interesting.

Bambi had brought along his family to see us!

Before we could reek havoc on the countryside we had to line up for the obligatory group photograph.

Taffy does pose so well don't you think?

Then came a spot of log climbing. I certainly wasn't going to climb up there with Taffy. I would have been at a distinct disadvantage 6 feet off the ground with Taffy and his teeth!!
Robbie braved it though and came down unscathed.

Now our hoomans do have the most annoying habit of stopping and chatting when we are on our walks.

We kept stopping in the strangest of places, never next to a nice tree or lamppost.

But in the middle of a golf course!!

Not the most intelligent of places to have a chat I wouldn't have thought.

Those whizzy little white balls could surely pack a punch and we appeared to be sitting targets.

Finally we managed to get everybody moving and went to catch up with the locals.

Friendly bunch they were too.

This one was super brave!

Not sure if it was practicing yoga or if it nearly fell over it's own feet trying to get away from Taffy.

They posed for one last photo

Oops hope this one didn't have a tick.

I think it needs one of Lacie's Anti Tick Protection garments!

Then we saw this little guy come along. We thought it might have been Hamish come down to visit us from Scotland. Sadly it wasn't, just as well really Robbie sure did give him the cold shoulder.

I kept alert the whole time, counted the deer and was ever so pleased when I saw some more in the distance.

Unfortunately it was time to go home and so I did not have the opportunity to go and say hello to them.

Taffy insisted on one last photo next to his friend Dooley and sister Duffy.

Look ever so happy don't they!!!!!!!!!!!

Molly.

Wordless Wednesday. Spot the leaf.

New bowl.

Somebody in our house has a new bowl.

Wonder who it could be?

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No comment.

Molly.

Happy Halloween.

HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT HALLOWEEN


We appear to have company in the garden so we better go and be sociable..........


Molly, Taffy and Monty

Wordless Wednesday

My little trip out and.............

Hello everypup it's me Monty.

I had a bit of an adventure this morning.

I had to go to the VET. I had not been out into the Big Wide World since I came to my new furever home and I have to say I was not really sure how I would find it.

I was put in my crate in the Terrier Transport and gently driven to see Molly and Taffy's VET.

I had the last appointment of the morning so there would not be too much commotion for me to cope with.

I went into the consultation room and my hooman told Helena the Vet what my problem was.

I have a bit of a problem with my gums. I have Dermatitis around my lower jaw and my gums are a bit swollen. So I have a course of antibiotics for the next 2 weeks and hopefully it will all clear up.

As I was such a good boy I was given a Goody bag as I left the surgery.

I think I quite like the VET. Next time will not be so bad at all.

Now for the very important bit!!

Molly and Taffy have been kind enough to allow me to announce that this is the

300th post on our blog!

I know I have not been here from the beginning when Molly and Taffy thought about starting a blog but I really feel part of the DWB community now and I am loving it.

So that has been my excitement for the day.

Monty.

Watching the TV.

Well I have to say the the standard of television programmes has certainly improved in our house.

Switched on the TV the other evening expecting to see all the boring virtual programmes and look what we saw!

A film about life in an English Country Garden!

The main characters were quite the dashing pair!

I was glued to the screen!

It was a delightful 20 minute programme. I do hope there is a sequel.

Molly.

Wordless Wednesday.Who was the culprit?

Oops!

Wordless Wednesday. Headless Dale!

I have a problem!

Do you remember just after Monty arrived here in July I told you Taffy was being mean and wouldn't let him come indoors? Just because Monty didn't know the password!!!!!!!!

Well neither did I..................

Things have gone from bad to worse!

Excuse me, please could I come into the house Taffy?


I want my dinner.
Molly.

Peee ess. Does anybody have any ideas what the password could be? Any suggestions would be gratefully received as I am very hungry!

Wordless Wednesday. Nosey Molly.

Important announcement!

If I could just have your attention for a few minutes as Molly and I have an important announcement to make.

Umm, Molly could you please look in the right direction?

Now where are you going? Stop fidgeting.

Oh sorry Monty, you have my undivided attention.


We would like to announce that today is the 9th Birthday of our brother TAFFY.

TAFFY

We just hope that he likes our greeting! We could be in trouble if it doesn't meet his exacting standards!

Why are we making this announcement you may be asking yourselves! Why isn't Taffy here telling you it is his birthday?

Well that is because on Thursday he packed his little bag and toddled off to Wales!

There is a big walk planned today with all his Welshie pals in Barmouth, along the Welsh coast.

Tonight he is having a party and there will be celebrations!

HA HA, he hasn't got his birthday cake! He forgot it. That is why we have a big one and a little one. We are so tempted to eat them both.

Having said that they are rather large and we fear severe flatulence may occur if we gorge ourselves too much.

Perhaps we will save him an incey wincey piece

We are generous to a fault!

Anyway as he is not around at the moment I am off to play in his pool.

Might try snorkeling as well! I need to keep my skills up especially as Taffy is so good!

Any chance of a slither of liver Birthday cake? Pretty please!

Monty

My Birthday Part 2. The Surprise.

To help celebrate my Barkday the hoomans gave Monty two new toys. He had never celebrated a birthday before so we thought it would be nice for him to join in with my celebration.

He loved his new toys, I am hoping he will play tug with me later.

Well I had a superb dinner tonight.

First course was biscuits and a whole tin of sardines. Yummy.

Then I had the first part of my surprise.

Freshly baked bikkies.
The photo doesn't do them justice but I can assure you they were BIG.

Extremely yummy.

Then 2 packages were carefully lifted out of the fridge.
A large one


and a smaller one!


Come on open them up, they look bone shaped to me.


Oh and there was this as well. It may look awful but I can assure you it is delicious.

It is Cream Cheese & Carob Powder mixed together and it goes on top of my cake.

The birthday cake is made with Liver, Organic eggs and garlic.


Come on let's try it. The smell is driving me mad.



Oh my goodness this is the bestest Birthday cake ever!

Can you see all that liver?

You must be drooling by now.

Help yourself to this slice. Yummy isn't it?

I have had a super birthday and I still have loads of cake to look forward to. Did I mention the cake was 12 inches long and 9 inches wide?

I received a lovely ecard from Kirby in Chicago

http://www.sloppykisscards.com/2n1x78r4

Thank you Kirby I thoroughly enjoyed it and thank you to all my pals who have dropped by and wished me a Happy Birthday today.

It has been fantastic.

Molly

It's my Birthday today!

It's my birthday today. I am 6 years old.

Wonder if the hoomans have remembered?

You have! Oh brilliant.

And I have some pressies!

A new tug toy from Monty.

It's ever so funny, looks like a miserable tomato with legs.

Now what is this?

This is an excellent gift. Thank you so much Taffy.

Definitely a Dale sized ball.

Good for chewing and chasing.

I love birthdays.


Apparently I have a surprise for later on today. Oooh I can't wait to see what it is.





Molly.

The Black and Tan Gang!

Well what a day we had yesterday!

Taffy and I were having a chat in the garden when we were told Monty could join us for a short time.

Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.......................

He had never played with both of us before.

Monty trotted into the garden and I had a discussion with him as to who should chase Taffy first.

Taffy said it wasn't fair as he was only half our size.

Pint sized or not he can certainly stand on his own four paws!

We were all very civilised. No gnashing of teeth or growling!
Stood around chatting
Had our photo taken

I said to Monty shall we creep up on Taffy and go BOO?


Monty declined.......he had seen those teefies!

He tried to get Taffy to play with him.
But Taffy was very unsociable.

So guess what Monty did?

HE STUCK HIS TONGUE OUT AT TAFFY . OMD!

ME? You mean me?

I am a good boy.
Well Monty has lived to see another day so Taffy couldn't have seen that naughty tongue sticking out at him!

PHEW.

Molly

Wordless Wednesday. I'm forever blowing bubbles!

I went to the dreaded VET!

I am going to rename my hooman Hawk Eye!

All I did was rub my face a few times. Well OK perhaps it was quite a lot of times....

Licked my paw and then I became the centre of attention

I gave her one of my meaningful stares, the "leave me alone look"

To no avail.
Even pretending I was relaxing didn't work.

My every move was monitored.


I just couldn't stop rubbing my face.


I even did a spot of research in the hope I could find something to help me.
Anything to get out of a trip to the Vet.



After googling for many hours I was nowhere nearer to finding out how to stop the infernal irritation.


So it was off to the V.E.T for me.


OK the side of my face was annoying me.
I had been stung by a bee! I thought I could keep it quiet but it was so irritating and I had a small infection and the skin was all flaky.


So a course of antibiotics for me

and tranquilisers for the hooman when she saw the bill!

Oh and you'll never guess what else the VET said would help my skin..........

THIS!

E45 cream to moisturise my dry, flaky skin.



Hope it doesn't touch my teefies. Can't have them going soft!




Taffy

I'm in a bit of trouble!

I am feeling very pleased with myself.

However, the hoomans are not happy bunnies.

It's not because my face is dirty

Or the fact my paws are rather grubby

It is because the greenhouse looks untidy.

Well this is what happened...........

I sniffed there was an uninvited visitor scurrying about inside.
I didn't want it to make a mess. Just think of all those delicate plants it could have ruined! I just couldn't let that happen.

So I took it upon myself to clear the greenhouse of the pest. I cleared the shelves so I had a good view of all the pots, moved the watering cans full of water and rearranged the seed trays.


My efforts were finally rewarded!

It was a Mickey.
My nose never lets me down.

I didn't eat it, it wasn't fat enough, not even snack size really. Perhaps with a little salt and pepper and a dash of mustard it would have been tasty.

Sorry about the mess but I thought I was helping.
Molly.