Rescue Animals Wishing You Happy New Year

My Best Wishes for a Healthy and Happy 2010



With love from
Linguini, dalmatian and german shorhaired pointer mix, adopted ten years ago
Frankie, a chiweenie, adopted a year ago
Max, a maine coon cat, adopted 2 years ago
Bob and Jet, the famous tailless twins, adopted 4 years ago
And me, a three-legged tiny tea cup chihuahua, adopted 3 years ago

Peace on earth and ... Adopt a Pet!

Twinkie

Wordless Wednesday | Cat Bed

"Cat bed"

Twinkie

Chihuahua And Chiweenie Locked Up

I had the most upsetting day. I spent most of it locked up in Mommy's room with the chiweenie - bratwurst and three (!) cats! Whatever happened to my dignity? Why would Mommy punish me so? She blamed it on Deputy Dog (aka The Walrus, that's what I call this mastiff). Not only was I stuck in the room for several hours, I had to listen to Frankie screaming her head off.

The Walrus

After the Walrus's departure, I expected Mommy to make it up to us. Instead, she took off with Linguini, the dalmatian and german shorthaired pointer mix. She told me I'd be safer at home because I was a small dog. When she got back, I was going to have a chat with her, but she looked so sad, I didn't have the heart to. She had gone deeper into the Angeles Crest National Forrest and she had seen more of the Station Fire aftermath. Linguini looked more grey rather than black and white from the soot.

Angeles Crest National Forrest, Dec. 29, 2009

Later yet, when I was completely convinced Mommy was going to make it up to Frankie and me, she took off with Frankie! It's Tuesday, dog obedience training day. Again, I was left behind. Mommy came home glowing with pride. Apparently lil' chiweenie had aced her dog obedience training class, again.

And the best dog obedience training student award goes to ... Frankie!
I even got dog treats!

Ugh. "What about me?" I wanted to scream as Mommy pulled me aside and gave me a special sweet potato treat. Did she really think I could be bribed so easily? Aha! Affirmative. 'Cause I love my Momma, she's the best and tomorrow I bet she'll make it up to me.

I'm feeling pretty confident she will.

Twink!

The Holidays Can Be Exhausting to Small Dogs and Cats

We went to the horse barn again yesterday. After we played for many hours there, we went to another barn about an hour away to check out Sister D's next horse. It was extremely cold both places. There were dozens of us rescue dogs both places too, which means that tons of energy were expanded. Add to all this exercise all the holiday hustle and bustle, the extra cookies, the visitors, the fact that we're eating turkey that naturally calms you down....We're all oh-so-tired!

Jet started to yawn first.

Bob was next.

Okay, so I was tired too.

And The chiweenie... collapsed of course!

You can probably tell from our faces, we've been enjoying every minute of the holidays. I'm also extremely happy to share the news that our friend Twix is healthy! I also got the Gnarls Bark-ley CD I had asked for along with the "get out of jail free card"! I'm stocked.

Twink!

Adopt A Pet | The Barn

Apparently there was some confusion about The Barn. What is it? What am I doing there? Here's the scoop: my human sissy, Sister D, is an avid rider and has been since she was five years old. Her barn, where she practices, is more than dog friendly. Most people there, have rescue dogs (between 2-10 each), and believe me when I say that's not all they've rescued. They're all completely committed to animal rescue--of all sorts. Small dog rescue, large dog rescue, horse rescue, cat rescue... Our barn has it all.  It's dog heaven , I tell you! I love going there. We're all welcome and we all welcome each other. We're grateful to have nice homes and a lovely playground around gorgeous horses that we interact with. Here are some of my barn photos. I hope you get the feel.

In this photo, I'm riding Parker. I ride bareback too.

I have to use these steps to mount Parker, but somebody left me an insurmountable obstacle.

Some of the other rescue dogs, my co-rescues.
See the pug and dachshund puppies?

My BFF, Boomer, the chihuahua, sunning himself on a cold and sunny winter day.

Many of the horses are very interested in what we do
Maddi, the blue heeler, is our leader

A break for a brief chihuahua and chiweenie meeting on strategy.

Here's my Boom Boom again, when he was younger. We've been friends for a while.

I am the happiest when I'm at the barn. It makes me want to dance with joy!

I hope you enjoyed my little tour. The barn and our hiking adventures motivate me to get stronger and healthier every day.

Twink!

A Chihuahua Wishes You A Merry Christmas

Ho, ho, ho...

As a formerly homeless dog, currently a rescue with a great forever home, I feel privileged, as I always do this time of the year. I have a loving family, a roof over my head, and food in my bowl. I am grateful and so is the rest of my family. May your Christmas be filled with joy, laughter, love, and yummy treats. This is also a good time for a couple of reminders: adopt a pet and don't forget to recycle, my furriends.

Peace,

Twink!

Pet Adoption Galore | Jumping With Joy

You know by now that Frankie, Linguini, and I love our hikes. Today, I'd like to share our favorite pastime in the whole world: Our barn visits. We love our visits so much that our feet barely touch the ground while we're there.

Here's the proof:

Do you believe me now? This was our early Christmas treat. Of course Linguini was there too, among numerous rescue dogs. I'll be sure to share more of our barn day as soon as possible. Mommy and human sis are decorating the tree and I'd love to join them (yes, they sure took their time!)

Twink!