Camera Critters - Snuggle Time

 

  

It is unusual to catch all three girls snuggling. Typically it is Hailey and Addie together, but this time Lucie wanted in too!

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Lucie's in Trouble Follow-Up

All of a sudden Lucie has decided that anything on the counter is hers. Last night, she helped herself to pizza from the counter. She had to open the pizza box first that is. We went through this with Addie, but Lucie takes more risks than Addie did. Now, Addie did not join in when Lucie stole the bag of Hailey treats but she did not pass up a piece of pizza. I guess she just got tired of dieting and watching Maggie and Mitch eat pizza all the time! We are going to need to do a better job of placing items on the counter until we can get through to her that the counters are not hers.  We agree with Zeke's mom that these pups are getting smart! Now it is time to show them right from wrong which we can accomplish with Lucie by using a stern voice. It's the Great Pyrenees in her.

Visit lots of furry creatures at Camera Critters and join in on the fun!

Lucie's in Trouble...

 

  

This bag contained Hailey treats. Lucie stole the bag from a counter and had a snack.

 

What should Lucie's punishment be?

The Biggest Loser - Pet Edition: Week Six

Welcome to the 6th installment of the Biggest Loser - Pet Edition!

Losing weight is hard to do, but we just know that the payoff is going to be great for all of our participants! All of the sacrificed treats will have been worth it once the weight is gone.

Tip of the Week

Find a fun event to attend with your pet!

Summer is upon us! If you have not already been to a pet event this year, check out your local newspaper and find one. This will give you and your pet a well deserved break from dieting. Even if it is for only one day!

If you live in the DFW area check out the Dog Days of Denton celebration on May 29th and 30th!

The celebration features fun events both Friday night and Saturday, with some activities and contests featured on Saturday only. Attendees can take in live music, “dancing with the dogs” performances by T.C. Cappel, and demos and tips from professional dog trainer Melissa Heeter at the Purina Pro Plan Rally to Rescue exhibit. The Glamfur photos, arts/crafts booths, pet care information and adoptions, the “Heinz 57” contests, festival foods and more will also be featured on both Friday night and Saturday.

http://www.dogdaysdenton.com/

We will be attending. We purchased a beautiful new harness and matching leash for Hailey made by a volunteer for DROH. Doesn't she looks adorable in it!

 

  

  

  

 

To purchase a harness please visit

http://www.dachshundrescueofhouston.org/harness.html

Remembering Memorial Day

We would like to take a moment to remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

One gift, above all others
God gives to us to treasure
One that knows no time, no place
And one gold cannot measure

The precious, poignant tender gift
Of Memory, that will keep
On dear ones ever in our hearts
Although God gives them sleep it brings back long remembered things.

A song, a word, a smile
And the world's a better place because
We had them for awhile!

I took this picture of the wall many years ago on a trip to Washington while in grade school.

http://thewall-usa.com/

Gifts and Awards

 

We received lots of packages this week!

Most of them were for Hailey, but she was nice enough to share with the girls.

Thank you very much Ludo!

Hailey just loved these gifts and your card was just precious! LOVE your paw print signature Ludo!! Hailey is not too good at opening gifts yet so we don't have any video.

Thank you Morphy and Bailey!

Hailey can't wait to listen to her new pup friendly CD!

Mystery Gift!

Thank you very much Dughallmor Beagles!!

We were very surprised!!

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We have received some awards and we are way behind in posting them. 

Thank you very much Ziggy, Paco and Milo!

 

Thank you very much Paco and Milo!

Thank you very much Huffle!!

We would like to pass these along to all of our readers! If you do not already have these, we would be honored if you would take one.

Camera Critters - Getting to know Hailey

 

 I love to run and play!

 

My tail is bent.

I now weigh 6.5 lbs.

I love treats and the big dogs food!

I claimed a pillow from the couch as my bed.

I scream even if someone comes close to stepping on me.

 

 I truly believe that I am a big dog!

Visit lots of furry creatures at Camera Critters and join in on the fun!

Calling all Fort Worth Area Puppies!!

Family Pet Care is only one puppy shy of starting their puppy class. Hailey is enrolled and waiting to meet some new puppy friends! If you live in the Fort Worth area and are a puppy...

WE NEED YOU!

This is a wonderful six week puppy class that truly only focuses on puppies. 

Christina Lewis is the trainer. In her puppy class you will learn:

Puppy Socialization

Social Desensitization

Gentling Exercises

Obedience Commands

Puppy Health and Hygiene

Give your puppy the BEST start possible by enrolling him or her in a puppy class.

I've attended other puppy classes and this puppy class truly is the BEST!

Obedience classes are for big dogs. Let your puppy thrive in Family Pet Care's puppy class TODAY!

Contact Christina Lewis at 817-451-7387 or email at info@myfamilypetcare.com

Hailey will be waiting...

True Colours Thursday - Grey

The host of this meme is Blue. 

Stop over to Blue's wonderful web site and join in on the fun!

  

  

  

My favorite grey!

A Note from Mona and the Mommy!

Mona's Mommy asked us to post a few pictures from the Arthritis Walk until she gets her computer back.

Look how cute Mona looks!!!

 

Can you find Mona in this picture?

The Arthritis Walk was a great success! DROH had the largest team there to help raise money and awareness! Mona was able to participate because she walked with one of the other members. At first she wasn't so happy about leaving the Mommy behind but she perked up and enjoyed herself. The Mommy stayed behind which turned out to be a good thing. After everything was over, the Mommy fell. She didn't do any permanent damage but she is sore today. If you could send some healing doggie vibes to her, Mona would really appreciate it.

 

A little while ago Mona's Mommy had posted about a pup named Bradley. He had been adopted and then fell from a second story balcony. Bradley was returned as damaged goods with a neck injury to DROH.

This brave boy walked the entire 3 miles!! Mona and the Mommy are very proud of him. Be on the lookout for more pictures from the walk from Mona and the Mommy!

The Biggest Loser - Pet Edition: Week Five

Welcome to the 5th installment of the Biggest Loser - Pet Edition!

Boy is it getting more difficult to lose weight!
Here is our second weight update. If you have not had a chance to send me your weight yet, once you send it I will update the post.

Stella 

Week One: 61 lbs

Week Three:  60 lbs
Week Five: 

 

Kylie  

Week One: 63.2 lbs

Week Three: 61.8 lbs 

Week Five: 

Suzuki

Week One: 36.82 lbs

Week Three: 39.02 lbs 

Week Five: 36.38 lbs

Mason Dixie 

Week One: 71.6 lbs

Week Three: 71.6 lbs

Week Five: 69 lbs 

  

Tank 

Week One: 25 lbs

Week Three: 24 lbs

Week Five: 25 lbs

  

Summer

Week One: 52 lbs

Week Three: 50.3 lbs

Week Five: 50.3 lbs

  

Aki 

Week One: 80.3 lbs

Week Three: 

Week Five: 

 

Chloe

Week One: 79.2 lbs

Week Three: 79.2 lbs

Week Five: 79.2 lbs

Addie

Week One: 69 lbs

Week Three: 65 lbs

Week Five: 65 lbs

We need our supporters now more than ever!!
With your help we are going to get healthy!

Tip of the Week

Help your dog lose weight: Eliminate table food and doggy bags

It’s hard to look into the pleading eyes of a canine and not be tempted to give him a nibble of table food. But those little nibbles add up to significant calories which can pack unhealthy pounds onto your pet. The high fat content of some table food can also increase your dog’s risk of pancreatitis which can be fatal. If you must give your dog a human food treat, give him a bite of fresh fruit. Ask your vet what fruits you can give your overweight pet. Certain fruits such as grapes can be toxic to canines.

article from: 

http://www.breeders.net/article_detail.php?id=36

Lucie is 6 months old!

 

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