Thoughtless Thursay: Rumblings of Doggie Parties?!

Hey There, Everyone!

Sorry for the lack of daily postings around here- everyone's been quite busy around here.  Hunter had a vet appointment (which is 20 minutes away), working at jobs, Mom is "simplifying our lives" and getting rid of a ton of our stuff, and enjoying life as it is here at the "petting zoo"!

Anyone want a squeaky toy?!

Things are going pretty well.  I've been my usual nutty self, going to the P-A-R-K, keeping Hunter busy, making sure the kitties are getting their fair share of attention, and filling my social calendar.

My momma, Nicole, taking in all the sights.

Yes!  Of course I have a social calendar! January and February are usually very busy for me (not the Bosses, me).  Next weekend, I have a doggie party for my foster sister, Kraelyn (who is a really big Goldendoodle), and we'll have a blast at an indoor doggy park facility.  Here are some pictures from last year!

Chester and I have way too much fun together!

After that, I have a private party with some puppy friends scheduled for an indoor doggie pool.  A pool party- for dogs!  And no humans!  I'm hoping to perfect my dock diving form for the summer. :)  This girl misses her puppy pool in the yard!  Hopefully Bosses have been diligently squirreling away enough money to get me a fence, too.  A dog can dream, right?

Having so much fun, boss!

What are you up to lately?  I'd love to hear from you all!

PHOTOBOMB!!!

Mommy and me! :)

Not even close to how many dogs were actually there.

Me (the tiny one) and my new BFF, Cody!

Brother Dylan and I getting a drink of water at the water station.

The aftermath: sweet victory of a sleeping pup.

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Thoughtless Thursday: Another Craft!

Everyone!

You heard it: another crafty post!  Yahoo!

I decided to showcase the little puppy jacket I had last winter.  Unfortunately, I am now much bigger than I was when I was tiny, and no longer fit into it.  Fortunately, Boss is considering making me a bigger one so I can still support my football team in style!

Tiny me in my tiny coat.

Boss usually doesn't dress up animals, she says, but last winter was frigid up here in Minnesota (as is this year too, apparently).  Schools cancelled classes because it was too dangerous to wait for a bus, cars wouldn't start, businesses closed, it was just that cold (no, we're not wussies up here, either)!

My Iowa State Cyclones jacket!

Bosses were fostering a dog at the same time they initially adopted me, and he had very short hair (black lab mix).  Foster brother Harley refused to go outside to do his business unless he had little booties on and a jacket.  If I had a short buzz cut like that, too, I would've demanded some outerwear as well!  All factors considered, Small Boss whipped out some dog jackets and bought some coordinating dog booties.  It made the -40 raw temperatures more bearable, that's for sure!

Take a look!  Pretty functional.  It was originally a flannel dog pajama pattern that went along with a pattern for bosses/small mailmen pajamas, but Small Boss decided it would work well for a fleece jacket.  It was a success!  I certainly like it, do you?

I really do wish that I didn't grow out of this....it's just so comfy!

Maybe Small Boss will make a few for a GIVEAWAY someday!  She'll have to get her mind working on that one- I'll make sure I run this by her.  Literally, and I gueeesssss I can bark at her and let her know.  I just like running better.

Well, I see that it's snowing outside, and it's warmed up to a balmy -15F (windchill included), which is at least better than yesterday's -35F! :)  Time to go out and catch those snowflakes!

Chow!

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Wordless Wednesday: Bored Sadie is Bored

Hello, Everyone Out There!

What's going on in that noggin of mine? 

Wordless Wednesday: Then and Now

Whew, we're already halfway through the week, eh?  That means the weekend is even closer! :)

At this time last year, I just was surrendered to a rescue with my little Golden Retriever family, and was on my way to the Golden Life.  Check out my progress! :)

Countdown to S*N*O*W

Winter Weather Warning is in effect- will arrive 3am Monday morning.  Are YOU ready for this?! (Taken last winter)

Sepia Saturday: Winter is Coming.

It's coming, everyone.  We're gearing up for winter- we're expecting significant amounts of snow on Sunday night into Monday morning.  Boy, I wish that jacket still fit me ;-)

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FitDog Friday: The LAST Last Roughhouse

Hey, Everyone!

Happy Friday!  I'm sooooo happy we're finally to the weekend- TGIF.

It's a big day around here- Kaiser's big "Gotcha Day"!  His family will be here in a few hours to pick him up.  The 2 big humans are coming over earlier than their 2 small mailmen think- they don't think they're getting a puppy until tonight.  Little do they know, our friend will be there by the time they get home from school!  Woo hoo!

I'm not really allowed to play very hard with my little chew toy (whoops, I meant Kaiser)- he just got neutered a few days ago.  But, I can't help myself- we got a little exercise today to make sure he'll be nice and tired for his big adoption day. :)  I have to teach him how to be fit, right?

Enjoy some pictures of our last moments together! :)  Until our next playdate (or so we hope), we love you SO much, Kaiser (or now Geno)!!!

We share so well- I have to teach him how to eat sticks.

Those eyes....so gorgeous.

Boss got me a new collar!

Look at how big my buddy has gotten! Me (53 lbs) vs. Kaiser/Geno (now 15.5 lbs)

Look at Boss' beautiful fall bush!

I will sure miss going on our strolls around the yard together. <3

Sepia Saturday: A Suitor!

Hear Ye!  Hear Ye!

Look!  Off yonder!  Driving from the East!

A suitor, to "woo" our tiny little buddy, Kaiser!

We're hoping that this family will be a match for our friend- we love him to pieces, but we know that there are many families excited to bring their own fluffy friend home.  Here's to hoping they fall in love!

We love you, tiny little Kaiser! :)

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Black & White Sunday: Fall Birthday Recovery

Hello, Everyone!

Thank you sooooo much for your kind thoughts and wishes as I turned one today- it meant the world to me!  I'll be writing about most of the day tomorrow- but I had to take the outing and save it for Tuesday because there was just so much stuff we did yesterday! Okay, enough with my blabbing, onto a picture!

Chow!

Birthday Anticipation: Friday.

Hey Friends!

Well, we spent all last evening getting all the goodies for my FIRST birthday tomorrow!  Yee haw!  The Bosses bought something really fuzzy and large...not sure what that is, but it looks pretty cool. I have also seen some polka-dotted conical objects with elastic on them make their way through the door.  Hmmm. Odd.  Wonder what those things are for.

Boss was making some really fuzzy rope toys last night- and she wouldn't give them to me.  Now that was just rude, but she was putting stuff in a box for safe-keeping.

WHAT. IS. IN. THAT. BOX. ?!

Boss is putting some nummy foods together for us to eat tomorrow, too.  I saw what I definitely know as rawhides in that box, a crinkly bag too.  I'm hearing rumors of "pup"cakes (for the furry friends), human cupcakes, and some puppy chow, which also is for the humans.  Sounds like it's going to be a pretty good time!

Here are some pictures from our day yesterday- Kaiser and I are really starting to bond and hang out more together.  How is this sweet little guy going to leave our house once he gets adopted?!

Thor, who loves to rule the house with a firm paw.

Kaiser again, loving his little space under the wine rack table.

I love my little buddy!  I like to hold his little paw now. :)

Chow!

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Thoughtless Thursday- Really, Really, Thoughtless

Well.....

....today is a day full of NO thoughts whatsoever.  Usually, Boss has some great ideas for me to expand on, but today, our idea just could not become a reality.  The puppies have officially worn us out!  The black puppy, Trackr, went to a new foster home 2 days ago, which has lightened the load quite a bit for the Bosses.  Which is perfect timing- they need to get ready for my birthday (that's Saturday!)!!!

Here are a few pictures from our last few days around the house.  Enjoy!

Fighting for my semi-stuffed Jaguar back! It's mine!!!

I LOVE having a little furry brother!

Little Kaiser can fit under the wine rack table...that's not fair! :)

Kaiser's brother, Trackr, right before he went to his new foster home!

Oh, here's my foster brother again...he is just too cute!

Trackr and I loved to play tug together.

I'm so glad Kaiser loves my little toys- when he's not playing with me! ;-)

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Wordless Wednesday: Puppy Kisses

No words can describe this feeling. :) Our buddy, Kaiser.