Goodnight, Giacomino

Sniff.

We were very sad to learn that the Very Old Dog in residence at Patience's blog has passed away. The video for him is a great tribute to a wonderful dog who has live a long and happy life, spreading cheer as he went! I encourage you to watch the video, and give hugs to Patience and Bill and to your those around you. Cuz that's what Patience says--hug your hounds. Best advice in the world.

Easter Sunday

Every since my ma ape told me about the Easter Bunny--a Bunny with baskets filled with eggs and snackables -- have been looking forward to Easter. I will catch that bunny, sez I!

So I got up at the CRACK of dawn to lie in wait.



I'm old and not disposed to long chases so I needed a plan to lure him in closer. I thought maybe I would disguise myself as a bunny, eat some rabbit food and he'll let down his guard and wander into my path.


See my sweet bunny face?


But then I ate too much and things went horribly wrong.


Unsuccessful. But don't worry, I've been coming up with a plan for next year.

Next year I'll feed him MY Sunday morning breakfast!

I'll have that rabbit stew yet....

SPCA SUNDAY! (Old folks edition)

Everyone loves them some pups and sometimes they overlook the older folks. My rescue thought I was a lifer--I was 8 years old and a bit poorly when I picked out my ape. So my bud Jackson, also an older gentleman, asked his ape to make this video for Malachai and Nina. They are two shar-pei (mixes, probably) who were seized from a home where they had been living without electricity and they were in poor health (along with some other sharpies.) They've been at the SPCA for a long time now and they're very sweet. They are also bonded and they share a run, love to go outside together (they're housebroken and don't like to go in their run!) and they don't want to be separated. Shar-pei rescue came and took their son (!)Warf but they're still there. So if you know anyone who has been wanting some very low maintenance dogs with great personalities who just want a retirement home OR if you know a rescue that might take them in please contact the SPCA. They really are a sweet love story that melts even my cold heart!



Thank you, Jackson and his ape for looking out for us older, more mature folks. Some things DO get better with age! (Too bad our apes don't!)

SPCA Saturday (Dodging a Bullet Edition!)

Hello! Tall Wally Here! (Tally?) There was much danger at the SPCA! My NEW MOM almost went home with TWO dogs!!! But they both got adopterated before she could!

Here is bullet #1, a puppy (corgi mix?) named Bear. C'mon now. He's not THAT cute?

OK, maybe a little cute.


And this is Bullet #2--Max! He's an 8-year-old Scottie/Schnauzer (?) mix!

He looks like Wiry Wally!


This dog doesn't resemble Wally at all! She's Mama!

And this is Jazebel! (I didn't spell the name!) She might be a Teka impersonator in her spare time.

And here is Tiger who is a lot like a Tiger. If Tigers like to get lots of attention and snugs.

And who is THIS??? This is Ace, Oscar impersonator!

Scary, eh?


And look! We're alternate universe Wally and Oscar!


What dogs who look like other dogs will we see next week?? Not Tall Wally because surely I will be going to my new home ANY DAY NOW, LADY!

Ethel Blogs! Sisters Rule! Brudders Drool!

ETHEL IN THE HOUSE! Guess what I read TODAY in the NEWSPAPERS by which I mean the ONLINE MACHINE? Sisters are the greaterest! But don't take my word for it (though you could because I am a SISTER and we are AWESOME!), read about it: "Having a Sister Makes you Happier and Makes the Family Bond" This is totes TRUE! See HOW WE BOND!

Here's what SCIENCE sez:

Having a sister is good for your health, according to scientists.
Those of us who grow up with at least one sister tend to be happier and more balanced than those who have only brothers.
It is thought that girls get families talking, helping them to bond and encouraging members to reach their full potential.

Here I am helping my brudder fulfill his potential by NOT TOUCHING MY BALLLLLLLL!

Here is SISSY #1 just being AWESOME! Sister is doing it for herself!


And here is a SONG FOR ME about how AWESOME it is to be a SISTER!

The Winds of Justice

They blow in my ears but NOT apparently on the DOG BLOGS.

The JURY has reached a verdict:

NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF DOOFUSITY OR MENTAL DEFECT.

He is free to doof another day.