http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles Dogster diary for the dog Zoe en Copyright 2013 by Zoe & Dogster Tue, 21 May 2013 06:31:20 PDT Dogster Pet-o-matic Gennie - http://www.dogster.com 360 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/800758 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:31:49 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/800758 I've been chosen as today's Dog of the Day !!! I feel so honored, privileged, and proud! Thanks Dogs ... Dog of the Day !!! I feel so honored, privileged, and proud! Thanks Dogster and all of my wonderful paw buddies for reserving high bestowed admiration for me! Paws xx Licks xx]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/778055 Tue, 1 May 2012 09:54:28 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/778055 It's my birthday today!!! I am turning 3!!! As puppies grow, they are eager to explore the worl ... Teamwork: There is no I in the word TEAM. My family has learned, we (meaning, they) must work together. Instead of always telling me what to do (Zoe do this, Zoe do that, Zoe come here, Zoe ...), they have realized if I get yummy treat rewards or showering of complements I will do the task with no objections. Remember to complement even the simplest of accomplishments! Taking Turns: We play a game: whoever doesn’t get to make the decision this time around, will have first picks next time. Instead of always getting my turn (during my Terrible 2: I get my way 10 out of 10 times), I have tricked my family into believing the score is now 9 out of 10 times. Time-outs: I don't like this one!!! Supposedly there are standards of behaviors (good manners and patience) I must conform to ... if not I get put in time-out. Engage, communicate, interact, and challenge your 4-legged family members on a daily bases!!! Paws xx Licks xx, Zoe]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/761451 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:37:31 PST Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/761451 Since I am only part Frenchie, I would like to share a little heritage of my other ethnic half, Viet ... There are 12 Vietnamese Zodiac Signs: Legend has it that Buddha invited all the animals on New Year's Day/his last day on earth to come celebrate with him BUT only 12 animals showed up. Cat and Rat were the worst swimmers in the animal kingdom; although, they were poor swimmers, they were both quite intelligent and conniving. Cat and Rat decided that the best and fastest way to cross the river was to hop on the back of Water Buffalo. Water Buffalo, being good-natured (that's me, my Zodiac sign is the Water Buffalo: dependable, calm, patient, logical, resolute, tenacious) agreed to carry them both across. Midway across the river, Rat pushed Cat into the water. Then as Water Buffalo neared the other side of the river, Rat jumped ahead and reached the shore first. So he claimed first place in the competition and the Zodiac. Following closely behind was strong Water Buffalo who was named the 2nd animal in the Zodiac. After Water Buffalo, came Tiger, panting, while explaining to Buddha how difficult it was to cross the river with the heavy currents pushing it downstream all the time. But with its powerful strength, Tiger made to shore and was named the 3rd animal in the cycle. Suddenly, from a distance came a thumping sound, and the Cat arrived. It explained how it crossed the river: by jumping from one stone to another in a nimble fashion. For that, it became the 4th animal in the Zodiac Cycle. Coming in 5th place was the Flying Dragon. Of course, Buddha was deeply curious as to why a swift flying creature such as the Dragon should fail to reach first place. The mighty Dragon explained that he had to stop and make rain to help all the people and creatures of the earth, and therefore he was held back. Then, on his way to the finish, he saw a little helpless Cat clinging onto a log so he did a good deed and gave a puff of breath to the poor creature so that it could land on the shore. Buddha was very pleased with the actions of the Dragon, and he was added into the Zodiac Cycle. As soon as he had done so, a galloping sound was heard, and the Horse appeared. Hidden on the Horse's hoof was the Snake, whose sudden appearance gave the Horse a fright, thus making it fall back and giving the Snake the 6th spot, while the Horse placed 7th. Not long after that, a little distance away, the Sheep, Monkey, and Rooster came to the shore. These three creatures helped each other to get to where they are. The Rooster spotted a raft, and took the other two animals with it. Together, the Sheep and the Monkey cleared the weeds, tugged and pulled and finally got the raft to the shore. Because of their combined efforts, Buddha was very pleased and promptly named the Sheep as the 8th creature, the Monkey as the 9th, and the Rooster the 10th. The 11th animal was the Dog. Although he was supposed to be the best swimmer, he could not resist the temptation to play a little longer in the river. Though his explanation for being late was because he needed a good bath. For that, he almost didn't make it to finish line. Just as Buddha was about to call it a day, an oink and squeal was heard from a little Pig. The Pig got hungry during the race, promptly stopped for a feast and then fell asleep. After the nap, the Pig continued the race and was named the 12th animal of the Zodiac Cycle. That is how the 12 Vietnamese Zodiac Animals came about! Happy Lunar New Year 2012: Year of the Dragon!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/725476 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:30:55 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/725476 Foreign Object Ingestion: List of Things Found in my Tummy #1: GRASS (not when I have stomache- ... Foreign Object Ingestion: List of Things Found in my Tummy #1: GRASS (not when I have stomache-ALL the time, every chance I am frolicking in the grass, mouthful of grass) #2: bark #3: kumquat = visit to the ED Vet #4: Nylabone = visit to the Vet #5: saw dust pellets = overnight stay in the ED Vet #6: bag of raw peanuts = visit to the the Vet #7: egg shells: digging in the garbage after the family made Easter eggs #8: crate zipper: to squirm my way out #9: bark-again #10: kitchen wooden double doors: gnawed my way out #11: iPod/iPhone earphones ear-piece (countless, lost count after 6) #12: table legs-kitchen table, dining table, coffee table This was just in the first puppy year . . . Mommy thought I would stop now that I am TWO and more mature, hmmm ... she is so WRONG! Continue #13: Half bottle of olive oil #14: Bag of dried banana chips (+the plastic wrap) = visit to the Vet #15: Quarter bottle of olive oil (AGAIN) My house is child/puppy proof, ALL cabinets and drawers have a child-proof safety lock but I am clever ... sometimes I can unlock the latch ... Even with all my woes, my family still loves me (they can't remember or imagine life pre-Zoe)!!! Happy 2nd Gotcha Day!!!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/711696 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:28:29 PST Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/711696 I gave my family a big scare ... Last Friday, in the early morning of the hours (three in the mor ... reverse sneezing. Although it is very disturbing to witness a reverse sneeze that mimics a suffocation episode, reverse sneezing itself rarely requires treatment. On a disturbing/rude note, my Vet told Mommy "Zoe is CHUBBY". Rude!!! I tip the scale at a mere 21 pounds (net gain of 2 pounds from my previous Vet visit). My Vet told Mommy she would ideally like to see me weigh on average 17-19 pounds. Rude!!! I would be all bones and no meat at that weight!!!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/690862 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:16:20 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/690862 In late August I accepted the challenge to HELP raise funds to support my local humane society, Hum ... walk n' wag for 5K in support of HSSV ... I was tired but it was well worth it! (I was the first 10 pawticipants to cross the Finish Line!!!) A record number of participants turned out for HSSV Walk 'n Wag walk-a-thon, over 800 people accompanied with their companion dogs!!! As promised, I wanted to give updates on our achievements. HSSV Goal = $125,000 vs. Achieved = $109,393.61 My Team Goal = $3,500 vs. Achieved = $3,665 MY Goal = $500 vs. Achieved = $580 Every dollar counts: $1 Will feed a dog for a day $5 Will provide a vaccine for a shelter animal $25 Will help foster a litter of kittens $50 Will educate 5 students on animal kindness $100 Will provide emergency medical care for 1 homeless animal $250 Will neuter 8 male cats $500 Will vaccinate 100 animals $1,000 Will feed 30 dogs for one month In 2009, HSSV: Found loving homes for 3,425 animals Reunited 224 lost pets with their families Saved 900 animals from being euthanized due to lack of resources or space Fostered 800 kittens/cats and puppies/dogs needing a little love and time Spayed/neutered, vaccinated and/or microchipped 5,600 furry patients Thanks to your support, 2010 and 2011 statistics will increase!! Thank you to all whom have contributed to my fundraising goals. Please know that your support, your contribution makes a positive difference to the many animals, and they are appreciative! Kind regards. Paws xx Licks xx, Zoe]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/690861 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:05:40 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/690861 Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) is an independent, nonprofit organization; not governed by or a ... NO funding from these organizations. Just wanted to let you know that Walk 'n Wag is almost here. Thank you to all whom have contributed financially to my fundraising goal and if you have not yet, there's still time for you to donate … Know that your support, your contribution makes a positive difference to the many animals, and they are appreciative! Approximately 4,132,231 dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters each year in the United States alone. Extrapolating from California statistics, 39% dogs and 61% cats, (Social Compassion in Legislation, 2009), the total numbers would be about 1,611,570 dogs and 2,520,661 cats euthanized in the U.S. each year. HSSV was established in 1929. Since that time, HSSV has found loving homes for more than 500,000 animals. Please support my fundraising challenge/efforts by contributing generously to my HSSV Walk n' Wag efforts. Please do so by visiting Zoe's Walker Page. (please scroll to automatically link to page) Every donation, regardless of size, makes a difference! Please help me, help HSSV, help the animals ... Paws xx Licks xx, Zoe]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/689228 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 04:02:09 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/689228 Annually, 6-8 million animals enter shelters, of this 3-4 million shelter animals are euthanized. I ... 6-8 million animals enter shelters, of this 3-4 million shelter animals are euthanized. In 2009, approximately 4000 companion animals in California suffered from neglect and abuse-beating, choking, strangulation, suffocation, kicking, stomping, poisoning, and etc. (USA Animal Abuse Statistics) In 2009, Humane Society Silicon Valley, HSSV: Found loving homes for 3,425 animals Reunited 224 lost pets with their families Saved 900 animals from being euthanized due to lack of resources or space Fostered 800 kittens/cats and puppies/dogs needing a little love and time Spayed/neutered, vaccinated and/or microchipped 5,600 furry patients HSSV was established in 1929. Since that time, HSSV has found loving homes for more than 500,000 animals. Please support my fundraising challenge/efforts by contributing generously to my HSSV Walk n' Wag efforts. Please do so by visiting Zoe's Walker Page. (please scroll to automatically link to page) Every donation, regardless of size, makes a difference! Please help me, help HSSV, help the animals ... Paws xx Licks xx, Zoe]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/688020 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:56:11 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/688020 Dear Pawbuddies & Pawrents, I recently accepted the challenge to raise funds to support Humane So ... Zoe's Walker Page. (please scroll to automatically link to page) Every donation, regardless of size, makes a difference! I greatly appreciate your support (as do the animals!) and will keep you posted on my progress! Kind regards. Paws xx Licks xx, Zoe]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/659823 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:40:30 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/659823 To many, Zoe is just an animal, a pet, "a dog". To her family, she is our daughter who is short, ha ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/679718 Mon, 5 Jul 2010 02:39:38 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/679718 Everything changes, nothing remains without changes ... Fill your mind with compassion ... We are wh ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/676346 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 07:07:20 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/676346 It's GAME TIME, Everybody! My wonderful pawbuddy, Petey, tagged me today. It's a fun Happy Summe ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/676334 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 05:26:38 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/676334 I've been chosen AGAIN as one of today's featured diaries!!! I feel so honored, privileged, and prou ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/676318 Tue, 8 Jun 2010 22:28:58 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/676318 Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the futur ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/659829 Sat, 1 May 2010 10:00:42 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/659829 My checkoff list of being a good ONE YEAR OLD pup ... I WILL NOT roll on wet, muddy, grass just b ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/654576 Thu, 1 Apr 2010 04:00:00 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/654576 I was flown to my FOREVER home (on an airplane) and hand delivered (by the Stork) to my FOREVER fami ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/661131 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:35:56 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/661131 I've been chosen AGAIN as one of today's featured diaries!!! I feel so honored, privileged, and prou ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/659559 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:25:52 PST Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/659559 It's GAME TIME, Everybody! My wonderful pawbuddy, Saphira, tagged me today. It's a fun St. Paddy ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/655665 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:40:29 PST Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/655665 I've been chosen AGAIN as one of today's featured diaries!!! I feel so honored, privileged, and prou ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/655418 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:53:02 PST Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/655418 Since I am only part Frenchie, I would like to share a little heritage of my other ethnic half, Viet ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/643342 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:49:54 PST Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/643342 Today-was a beautiful, pleasantly, atypical warm, sunny Saturday winter morning for Northern Califor ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/641966 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:28:47 PST Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/641966 1) What do you like to get in your Christmas stocking? TREATS, TREATS, and more TREATS- TREATS gal ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/633649 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 03:19:06 PST Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/633649 I've been chosen AGAIN as one of today's featured diaries!!! I feel so honored, privileged, and prou ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/631938 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:00:00 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/631938 I've been tagged by my new paw buddy, Paisley! After answering these questions, I'm tagging six of m ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/626197 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 21:22:11 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/626197 I have officially graduated Preschool: I am now a semi-obedient/semi-brat puppy. I am just too cute ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/625529 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 21:29:46 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/625529 Mommy received SAD news from the Vet today- I have a hearing impairment. No worries, my loving fami ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/615579 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:25:41 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/615579 Today is the day where I get prim and pretty-from paw to paw. First on the agenda-manicure and pedi ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/631940 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:00:00 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/631940 I've been chosen as one of today's featured diaries!!! I feel so honored, privileged, and proud! Th ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/613531 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:29:32 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/613531 I have been a tyrant this past week-1.)Being very lazy on my walks, wanting to lay down and rest eve ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/612980 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:58:13 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/612980 After repetitive warnings from my mommy not to feed me bones to gnaw on, a certain someone (which I ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/612976 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:42:51 PDT Zoe ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1021351/diary/Zoes_life_chronicles/612976 Apparently, my mommy does not know how to measure: she under-fed me the first week home, believing t ...