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<title>What? I'm not a cat?</title>
<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat</link>
<description>Dogster diary for the dog Ethan</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Ethan &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2013 02:15:35 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Wasn't me!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:36:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So the local Sheriff just stopped by saying there was a complaint for a dog barking non stop.  Mom w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So the local Sheriff just stopped by saying there was a complaint for a dog barking non stop.  Mom was upstairs and got down stairs before the Sheriff left.  As the Sheriff saw, it wasn't ME barking! In fact, when I saw her, I wanted to greet her! I didn't utter a sound!

Mom said the next door neighbors have 3 dogs who bark a lot and mentioned that the town homes behind us sometimes let a firework go off to shut the next door neighbor's dog's up.

I'm trained to be QUIET when instructed to.  I SWEAR! It wasn't me barking! Besides, I was indoors as mom said for the past two hours.

Weird, we didn't hear a dog barking.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Walk with a kitty?!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:49:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup! In the past, most of my walks involve me and mom, no siblings!! But today the weather was nice  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup! In the past, most of my walks involve me and mom, no siblings!! But today the weather was nice and mom took me for a walk AND my brother Tiskers for a stroll.

Mom got a little impatient with me a few times as I would stop in front of the stroller to smell the air or I would walk around her and then she'd get caught up in my leash.  I'm usually very obedient and "heel" well but today I was beside myself :)

It was fun! But hopefully next time it will just be me and mom!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank You's and Snow!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/818830</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Mar 2013 16:41:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>First many thanks to all my friends for making my 3rd Birthday so special!! My page is all pretty no ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First many thanks to all my friends for making my 3rd Birthday so special!! My page is all pretty now, and for once the cats are jealous :)

My mom got me a new name tag, and a tan suede coat for the cold weather.  And boy oh boy did that come in handy today!

We are an hour from DC and we got clobbered with snow.  Mom's from MN originally so this was nothing to her.  I watched the house while she snow blowed the white stuff off the driveway.  And then it was FUN TIME!! I ran around like a crazy dog outside! I love snow and I don't see it often here in VA.  Later mom removed the snow from the deck and I played again! I love it! Off to post a picture!

Hope my friends are doing well :)

Oh, I did get a plain hamburger from McD's and a few fries.  I inhaled that bad boy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Birthday to meeeeeeeee!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Mar 2013 05:14:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>2440 other dogsters share a birthday with me!! Today I am 3 years cute!! Mom said that she's going o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 2440 other dogsters share a birthday with me!! Today I am 3 years cute!! Mom said that she's going out later to get my birthday gift.  One I know already as I heard her talk about it.

I know I'm getting a Happy Meal all to myself!!! WOOF!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Holyhamburger!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:55:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WOOF!!

So mom hasn't been to the Golden Arches for fast food in months.  Literally! Today was the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF!!

So mom hasn't been to the Golden Arches for fast food in months.  Literally! Today was the 2nd time in over 7 months that mom decided to get McDonalds.  While she enjoyed her fish sandwich, she surprised me and bought me a plain burger!

WOOF!!!

A fun fact.  I've had McDonalds more than mom in the past 7 months! BOL! When she fed me after she finished her meal, she broke the burger up in pieces and I sat down like a good boy.  While I sat, and waited for a piece, mom thought I was so cute when my tag wagged on the floor while I sat down :) I did this through the entire burger extravaganza!

Let me tell you, it was delish! And she gave me 1/3 of her fries! SCORE! I must have been an extra good boy huh?

Hope all my friends are doing well.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Show me the love!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Feb 2013 20:25:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Look what my rosette says!

&quot;Wags and licks to a pawsome labby pup dude!&quot;

awwwwwwwwww make me b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Look what my rosette says!

"Wags and licks to a pawsome labby pup dude!"

awwwwwwwwww make me blush!!! 

So mom was gone for a day but brought me home TWO peanut butter bones! They're pretty big!! Thanks mom!! She also bought one of those oval magnets people put on their cars.  It says "Labrador".  Yup! She's representing me!! But what's this "Meowwww" one of a cat for? Oh yeah, I'm out numbered by cats.  Mom wants to hide two bumper stickers she can't get off of her car.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sleepover!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:46:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WOOF!!! Guess what I did yesterday?!?! I went to my bestest's house and had a sleepover! My first ev ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF!!! Guess what I did yesterday?!?! I went to my bestest's house and had a sleepover! My first ever! Mom came too which was good as I was a bit confused :) Me and Toby had so much fun as did our mom's! Mom needed to get away and I came along!

I got SPOILED too! There were these sub's from Jimmy's.  They were the best!! Mom couldn't believe how much meat was on it! She said it was about 5x that of subway! I got a bunch of meat too! Mom packed my favorite bone and toy as well :) We ate by the fire and it felt good :)

This morning I had chicken mixed in with my dry kibble! Auntie Traci sure does spoil me :) Mom said enjoy it while it lasts BOL!! 

Have you ever had a sleepover?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Playdate!</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:41:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woof! Two days ago my best friend Toby came over.  I love playing with him in my backyard but he ten ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof! Two days ago my best friend Toby came over.  I love playing with him in my backyard but he tends to be a shy, more calm dog compared to me.  I am about 10 years younger than him, so maybe that's why.

Mom tried to take a picture of us together on my dog bed but he ran away.  I told him, "Yo, if mom tries and take a picture, run! She likes to do that".

BOL

Not much is new here other than it rained all day.  Yuck.  I don't like getting wet.  I know lab's love water, and I'm part lab but seriously, I don't care for water much.  Love to drink it though! Hope my friends are all doing well :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Merry Christmas!</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:44:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WOOF!! Sorry I have been MIA for the past week or so.  My mom was in MN visiting her friends and fam ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF!! Sorry I have been MIA for the past week or so.  My mom was in MN visiting her friends and family and just got back today, Christmas!

I missed her SO SO MUCH! I'm a huge momma's boy and while Grandpaw was here watching over us, it's not the same.  I wanted my MOM!

When she came home, I was oh so happy and gave her kisses :) And get this? Santa Came!! He got me 2 rope toys, a bag of peanut butter treats, a stuffed Snowman toy and a Stuffed Reindeer Hedgehog looking toy! I must have been a GOOD GOOD dog! Even though I sometimes hear "Bad dog". :)

Mom shared her dinner with me which was Shrimp Cocktail and meatballs (chili sauce and grape jelly).  Mom didn't want Turkey, Ham, etc., as she had that all over Christmas with her family.  Fine by me!

I do hope all my friends had a great Christmas! For now, I must got and upload a picture of my goodies and most importantly, catch up with mom! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DDP family day!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:24:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woof! Today I celebrate being a DDP with my cat brother Mittens! He hasn't been a DDP this year and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof! Today I celebrate being a DDP with my cat brother Mittens! He hasn't been a DDP this year and was well overdue.  Yay for him and me :)

I think I will celebrate with a few extra treats and will take a nice long nap on the ottoman. Hope all my friends are doing well :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gifts from my bestie Toby!</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:56:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Remember me barking about my buddie Toby? Well he is my bestest and his mom is my mom's bestest!

 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Remember me barking about my buddie Toby? Well he is my bestest and his mom is my mom's bestest!

Today they exchanged Christmas gifts and guess what? Me and Toby exchanged gifts! He doesn't really play with soft toys and is sorta picky with treats.  But he DOES love to dress up! So I picked out a blue argyle sweater and he looks handsome in it! I also bought him a stage 2 jar of baby food to see if he likes that for a snack :)

He got me a HUGE Beef flavored rawhide bone (Got one knuckle off already), a pack of 4 toys (rope, tennis ball, stuffed Badger, and a bone shaped squeaky toy).  Thanks dude! He's not on Dogster as he's just too dang busy.

I'm going to attatch a picture of my buddie Toby :) We played outside for a while and I was running around him in the back yard.  Mom and Traci were laughing while Toby was like, "Dude, you're crazy" :) Hope my friends have a great Christmas!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hamburger!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/807901</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Dec 2012 15:29:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yes!!!! I got my own plain burger from the Golden Arches!!!! I. Love. My. Mom!!!!! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yes!!!! I got my own plain burger from the Golden Arches!!!! I. Love. My. Mom!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DDP!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Dec 2012 18:23:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woof!!! I'm a DDP today!!! Tomorrow is the day when mom will stop by the Golden Arches to purchase m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof!!! I'm a DDP today!!! Tomorrow is the day when mom will stop by the Golden Arches to purchase me a plain hamburger!!!! She has to pick a few things up and will buy me this yummy goodness on her way home! 

I. Can. Not. Wait!!

The weather has been weird here.  It was 75 on Tuesday and today, Thursday, it's 40ish!  I prefer the cooler weather as I hate the hot sun on my black fur, but I can't be outside too long as my coat is thin.

Have a great weekend friends!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cats aren't so bad!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Dec 2012 13:07:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So my brother Boogers who is a cat has a Birthday this month.  He has a bestest ever friend who live ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So my brother Boogers who is a cat has a Birthday this month.  He has a bestest ever friend who lives in Canada and she sent him a huge box of goodies!

But guess what!!! She sent ME goodies too!!! 'Cause I'm just so dang cute :)

I got a bag of "Beef Eaters Healthy Wraps".  They're these chicken wrapped veggies! They are delish! They take a while to eat too so that's always a plus! I also got a bag of Pur Luv Chewy Bacon Flavor Bites! Yummmmmm!! Me and my brothers always laugh at how their pet treats are written in English and French! For example:

Assortiments de Legumes Enrobes de Poulet? Means Assorted Chicken Wrapped Veggies!

So I'm a bilingual dog! I bark in English and French! Oui!! Thank you Pansy!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lucky me!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:46:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow! Mom felt bad that I have never had an entire hamburger of my own and she felt bad she left me a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow! Mom felt bad that I have never had an entire hamburger of my own and she felt bad she left me alone for 8 hrs! (Grandpaw did dog sit me and my siblings).

To make it up she came home with my very own McDonalds plain hamburger!!!! I was in heaven!! It was relish!!! Mom's best friend always gives her dog one and mom wanted to do the same! My best bud is Toby, he's a shitzu.  He's coming over tomorrow to help mom decorate our tree.  Also I got Toby's marabone dog treats as they were too big for him! Thanks dude!

I need to get I'm in dogster!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Does your tail wag when you dream?</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Nov 2012 18:22:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm told that my tail sometimes wags when I dream! Mom was watching a tv show and she heard and felt ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm told that my tail sometimes wags when I dream! Mom was watching a tv show and she heard and felt my tail wagging. Sure enough I was sleeping and having a good dream while my cute black tail wagged :)

Mom said it was sooooo cute :) what can I say! I'm cute and when I dream my tail wags!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Thanksgiving!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:05:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wishing all my friends a Happy Thanksgiving! I've only had turkey deli meat, never a real turkey TUR ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wishing all my friends a Happy Thanksgiving! I've only had turkey deli meat, never a real turkey TURKEY.  Mom has never made a turkey and she is not one to be eating turkey for days as left overs.  Why doesn't she just ask ME if I want the turkey? I'd gladly take that off her hands!

Mom only likes Turkey, mashed potatoes, and buns as far as Thanksgiving food is concerned.  She makes a funny face when people mention: stuffing, cranberries, sweet potatoes, deserts, green bean casserole, etc.  Yeah I know right? THAT stuff sounds good to me!!

My brothers catster bud did give me turkey leg so I'm all set.  I'm told mom will give me a special bone and extra treats today :) Thankful she's my mommy!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vet visit!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:04:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So I'm a healthy 43.80 pounds! I needed my nails trimmed, got my annual exam, and had a &quot;Vac Lyme Di ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I'm a healthy 43.80 pounds! I needed my nails trimmed, got my annual exam, and had a "Vac Lyme Disease, Vac Bb/PI/CAV-2 Annual".  So I'm all set! I had my 3 year rabies last year.

I also went to the vet with my brother Hondo as he had an abscess on the base of his tail and is on meds.  If that doesn't work then it has to get lanced.  Poor guy.

Mom got Subway for lunch and of course I got some of her sandwhich! Yum!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a Pumpkin 2012!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:05:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom found my Halloween costume for 2012! I'm a Pumpkin!! Target had some inexpensive and cute shi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom found my Halloween costume for 2012! I'm a Pumpkin!! Target had some inexpensive and cute shirts and mom thought I'd look handsome (see new main picture on my Dogster page).

She had to pick up Tiskers' medicine and saw my costume.  She had finished paying and was walking out of the store when she spotted a ladybug squishy dog toy!! It's like my favorite brown bear and Gotcha Day green frog, but in a ladybug form! I love the "dreads" on these toys at Target! Super fun to play with!!! Thanks mom!!!

What are you going to be for Halloween?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gotcha Day!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Oct 2012 10:40:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WOOF!!! 2 years ago I was adopted!! I was thought to be about 6 months when I was adopted and boy ha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF!!! 2 years ago I was adopted!! I was thought to be about 6 months when I was adopted and boy have I grown! I'm also spoiled too but mom says that's the way dogs should be treated :)

Thank you to my friends for decorating my page and wishing me a Happy Gotcha Day :)

Mom is going to do a few errands and then is going to pick me up something extra special!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Walking!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Oct 2012 18:51:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Man, I'm getting spoiled by all the walks!! No complaints here! I hope we get a lot of snow as I lov ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Man, I'm getting spoiled by all the walks!! No complaints here! I hope we get a lot of snow as I love snow.  The only bad thing about snow is that there are no walks in the snow.  

The weather here has been gorgeous and mom has been taking me on long walks! I see a dog every once in a while in their yard, but mom won't let me mingle.  She's always afraid that a dog might get nasty.  It has happened before (not by me of course) and I have good reflexes, but mom says I'm her baby and NO ONE is to snip at me!

I'm going to post a new picture of me, hope you enjoy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bath and a walk?</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:39:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ok, so I got my 2nd bath ever a week ago and now I smell extra cute and good, like strawberries in f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok, so I got my 2nd bath ever a week ago and now I smell extra cute and good, like strawberries in fact! Mom wanted me to be clean for the winter months.  At least I got extra treats out of it.

I'm continuing to enjoy the cooler weather!! I went for a long walk today.  I saw a few doggies in their yard, one barked at me behind his fence (doggy had a HUGE BIG LOUD WOOF).  

Boy do I get tired after a long walk.  I sleep for a good 2 hours uninterrupted and am knocked out.  Mom is going to try and walk me daily now that it's cooler.  I just don't like hot weather since I'm so black and dark furred.

Hope my friends are doing well!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Long walk!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/796341</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Sep 2012 10:28:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It finally cooled off and mom took me for a long walk.  I talked with a few neighbors and was gold I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It finally cooled off and mom took me for a long walk.  I talked with a few neighbors and was gold I was "cute".  Can't complain :)

I was a good dog and didn't do any unmentionables that would require mom to pick up :) 

I'm looking forward to the cooler weather so I can get in some walks.  The summers here in VA are terrible.  Sometimes it's hard having dark black furr as the sun just heats me up! 

Hope all my friends are doing well :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Me? BAD?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/793436</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 07:45:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So yesterday mom let me outside.  Sometimes I see bunnies and chase after them as it's great cardio. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So yesterday mom let me outside.  Sometimes I see bunnies and chase after them as it's great cardio.  I never catch them.

But what mom thought was a bunny wasn't! She's not sure what it was! It was round, bigger than the big bunny I saw the other day, NOT a possum, but something that moved slow.

I ran out, saw it, and expected it to run.  It didn't... Then I ran around the nearby tree and then it ran.  Sorta.  Sorta wobbled off.  Mom saw what was happening and lost her cool.  I, along with her don't think I have ever heard her yell so loud! I ran after the animal and to my surprise caught it! Like leaped on it! Mom was afraid I'd get hurt and yelled so loud! I looked at her, and the animal struggled to get under our fence but was gone.

I didn't get hurt, and am up to date on my shots and flee/heart worm meds.  Mom said she was so worried that I'd get hurt or hurt the animal.  Mom's throat hurt all night from yellow "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" SO loud.  Like, really, it was loud...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Doing ok!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/792826</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:05:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sorry friends that I haven't written in a while.  Some bad thing are happening at our house now, and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sorry friends that I haven't written in a while.  Some bad thing are happening at our house now, and I can't bark about it.

Just know that all of us furries are doing well and mom is looking after us.

I can't believe the summer is over! I've had a few playdates with my friend (who isn't on Dogster).  A former neighbor's dog as mom is friends with his owner.  He's about 10 pounds but we play and like each other :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yuck! Melon?!?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/789084</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:53:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom bought some Can't-e-lope, Watermelon for a snack and cut it up.  Naturally what is hers is MI ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom bought some Can't-e-lope, Watermelon for a snack and cut it up.  Naturally what is hers is MINE right? She gave me a small piece of each melon and all I can say is... YUCK!!

I don't like that melon stuff!!! It was squishy and I spit it out.  Even t he cats didn't like it! You don't think she was trying to poison me???

Nahhhhhhhhhh :)

I'm going to forgive her 'cause dad's grilling tomorrow and I like what he grills!! Hope my friends are doing well!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Internet is back!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/786899</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Jul 2012 16:17:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WOOF!!

Mom was quite cranky 'cause we didn't have the 'net for 48 hours!! So we got hit by that B ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF!!

Mom was quite cranky 'cause we didn't have the 'net for 48 hours!! So we got hit by that BAD BAD storm on the 29th.  It came super fast and a large piece of our siding fell off :( But no one was hurt AND we didn't loose power thankfully as it was 102 that day (and has since been 97!!!)

2 million were without power :( One of dad's friends out in Fairfax, VA took his cat (illegally BOL) to a hotel so they could cool off! I don't blame them!!

Well, we never lost power but our net went down.  Then 12 hours later, our cable went out which we don't care 'cause mom doesn't watch tv.  But dad was mad 'cause it was day 1 of the Tour de France! 12 hours later though our cable came back on.

So mom noticed the modem had no blinking lights, so she called comcast to see if the outage was done.  It was, but our modem died! So the next day for the tech's to come out and fix? July 6th!! Mom was maddddddddddd!

So she bought a new modem and after an hour, she had it set up with comcast and got a $20 credit for the outage.  

I MISSED MY DOGSTER PALS but I'm backkkkkkkkkkkkk!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Do YOU eat cat food???</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/786513</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:36:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So both me and my 6 cat brothers have dry food out 24/7.  The lil' brats get moist once a day, usual ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So both me and my 6 cat brothers have dry food out 24/7.  The lil' brats get moist once a day, usually around 9-11pm (Mom gets up at 3pm).  The ritual is this:

-Mom says, "Want moist? FOOD?" And the cats go nuts.
-Mom opens 2- 3.5 ounce cans and divides it into 6 portions.  
-Tiskers always jumps on the counter while mom dishes out the food and is fed first
-The other brats get theirs shortly after.

MEANWHILE... I sit... And sit... AND SIT... Waiting for the bowls to go 99% empty.  Them mom says, "OK!!" and I lick up what they didn't eat.  Usually I get the spoon while I wait for the cats to eat.

Does this happen in your house? I don't get moist food as mom is not sure what is GOOD moist dog food (she's still scared of the recalls).]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dr. Ethan</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/785849</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:17:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom grew up with a dog Benji who was just shy of 14 before he went to the bridge.  Mom adopted hi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom grew up with a dog Benji who was just shy of 14 before he went to the bridge.  Mom adopted him when she was in the 2nd grade (he was 6 months like me!) and before she left for grad school in 2001, he went to the bridge.  

She told me she loves how us dogs know when our humans don't feel well and how Benji used to snuggle with her when she was ill.

I type this diary at 3:20 am as mom woke up not feeling well.  She was supposed to cheer on dad at his cycling race today but she's feeling icky now.  So it's my job, as Dr. Ethan to take care of her, snuggle with her in bed.  Yup, I'm all for that 'cause when I was "fixed" mom slept with me down stairs (didn't know how to use the stairs back then) and slept with me on the sofa while I healed.

Have a great day friends :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bunny!! Come back here!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/784599</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:42:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today mom and dad sat on the deck and were relaxing when mom noticed a bunny in the back yard!! I di ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today mom and dad sat on the deck and were relaxing when mom noticed a bunny in the back yard!! I didn't see it 'cause I sometimes am in my own world of lalalalalala.

So dad threw my tennis ball near the bunny and then... I saw it!! I SAW IT!!! I rannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!! But the slippery guy ran under the fence in the corner were I dug out a big rock! How'd he fit under there?!?!

I was all excited and jumped and ran along my trail by the fence (made by yours truly).  Dang, maybe next time but mom said NO DO NOT catch the bunny! *hmph*]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New toys!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/783620</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 8 Jun 2012 20:15:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom likes to get me new toys and recently gave me a new replacement Kong red rubber bone as she t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom likes to get me new toys and recently gave me a new replacement Kong red rubber bone as she threw my old one out.  I also got this Kong double ended tennis ball bone looking toy that squeaks! And she replaced my green froggy squeak toy that dad ran over last year with the lawn mower.

Boy oh boy was I happy to get these toys! Mom "accidentally" threw one of my old tennis balls over to the neighbor dogs.  I'm sad to report that they don't seem to have out door toys :( Mom always feels a bit of guilt that when she plays with me outside, the two other dogs get all jealous and run down their deck to see me get play time.  Their owners are nice, but they don't seem to spend much "fun" time with them; left outside a lot :(

They were very happy to get my toy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Painting of... Moi?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/782222</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 May 2012 12:14:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yes, it's true!! Mom received the last two paintings from fellow Catster member Jill Jones today.
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yes, it's true!! Mom received the last two paintings from fellow Catster member Jill Jones today.

What's nice is that some of the pictures (ok, many) of me are dark 'cause I'm very dark black!! So my features often get blurred funny.  Like my main picture for example! So Jill was able to combine a few of my pictures and make a fantastic one showing off my handsome self.

We're all on the wall behind the headboard in my pawrents' room so when they wake up, the're not only greeted with us in the flesh but on the wall!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>First it's hot, now it's rainy!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/781082</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 May 2012 17:43:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So we live up high near the mountains and that often results in us not getting rain for long periods ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So we live up high near the mountains and that often results in us not getting rain for long periods of time.  Amazing how the weather can change after moving an hour west of where you used to live (or where my parents did 2 years ago, I've only been 'here').

Being I have a dark black coat, the hot VA sun can sure make it SUPER DUPER hot!!! When it's hot out, I mope and pout and want INDOORS.  Mom says I need to make up my mind during these hot days as I'm "in-out-in-out".

But now it's supposed to rain all week, a rare thing for the Winchester area.  Mom misses living in Fairfax as the weather was more "normal".  Rain once a week, still hot of course, but she misses the rain.

I think she just hates how our water bill is our highest bill! Water out here is expensive and mom said our gas/electric bill combined are less than our water bill.  No wonder she loves rain! (But note, I don't 'cause I don't like being wet much).]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>RIP Toby :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/779151</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 May 2012 11:33:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just saw that my friend Toby made his journey to rainbow bridge today, a day after his 13th Birthd ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just saw that my friend Toby made his journey to rainbow bridge today, a day after his 13th Birthday.

Please stop by if you can and honor a great friend, id: 481609

Yesterday he celebrated his 13th Birthday and I know how much that meant to his family.  You will be missed :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hired a new Easter Bunny!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/775246</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:23:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yes, we're still giving mom a guilt trip about always forgetting to give us Easter Baskets on Easter ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yes, we're still giving mom a guilt trip about always forgetting to give us Easter Baskets on Easter.  I keep hearing about this elusive Easter Bunny but I don't think I've seen him.

BUT!! As luck would have it, we got a surprise box of goodies from our friends: Cats Albus, Skittles, Harry, and Dogs Toby and Daisy!

I got a cool tug rope toy and it gives me MINTY breath!! The short puppies got 2 bags of catnip/toy filled Easter Eggs! They're driving me NUTS!! They keep batting them everywhere and under things! Geeze, living with cats is tough!

Thank you guys so much!!! Pics to follow soon :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cats are the BEST pillows!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/774096</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Apr 2012 11:14:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow! Can you believe this?!?! My kitty brother, Hondo, let me sleep on his bum!! I think he's the ni ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow! Can you believe this?!?! My kitty brother, Hondo, let me sleep on his bum!! I think he's the nicest cat of my cat siblings. Porkers doesn't like it when I chase him but Hondo seems to not mind me too much...

I'm going to post a new picture of me sleeping on him!! MWHAHAHAHAHA!!

Hope all my friends have a great Easter!! NO chocolate though!! Promise???]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Groomed!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/770571</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:36:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So yesterday I got my first bath... EVER!!! I was not stinky when I came to live with my family a ye ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So yesterday I got my first bath... EVER!!! I was not stinky when I came to live with my family a year and a half ago, and mom is thankful I never got that stinky "dog smell".  You know, the one smell some dogs have?

I didn't get one last year 'cause at the time I didn't know how to use stairs well, let alone the 3 stories in my house.  Since the weather has been nice all week (80!!!) they decided to give me a bath in the downstairs bathroom.  I did good!!! Mom kept telling me how I was a GOOD boy.

I didn't shake like most dogs do too once they're wet.  After I was dried down with soft towels and then went outside to play! I was so proud to walk around our block after too :)

Then today I went to the VET to get my nails cut while my cat sibling had a followup vet visit.  

Glad to be home!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Turning 2 is great!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/768573</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Mar 2012 20:48:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thanks for the birthday wishes and pawmails :) I even got goodies from a few CATS!!! *eyes get big* ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks for the birthday wishes and pawmails :) I even got goodies from a few CATS!!! *eyes get big*

My cat siblings always tease me and say that my present will always be my fence, but they didn't know what my pawrents got me!!  Mom surprised me today with a new ceramic water dish for outside since the one I had previously used is now inside.  It's all spiffy and brown/blue/white and has paw prints on it!

I got extra table nom noms 'cause it's MY day :) I also didn't get yelled at for eating the cat's moist food as they weren't quiet done... My bad :)

WOOF!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy 2nd Birthday to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/768459</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Mar 2012 01:48:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>2382 dogs and I share a birthday today on Dogster!!! We really don't know my exact birthday but I wa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 2382 dogs and I share a birthday today on Dogster!!! We really don't know my exact birthday but I was adopted October 3 and was thought to be 6-7 months old (not 3 like the organization thought I was), so mom did the math and said it'll be March 3!!!

My cat brothers still joke that my Birthday and Christmas gift will always be my fence BOL! But I did get a few toys a couple weeks ago.  All I really need is love, food, friends and my family including the sometimes evil cat siblings of mine :)

Hope everyone has a great weekend like me!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DDP!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/767162</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:20:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow, always a great feeling to see I'm a DDP!! Thanks for the pretty blue ribbon Pepper CGC (who by  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, always a great feeling to see I'm a DDP!! Thanks for the pretty blue ribbon Pepper CGC (who by the way, has some amazing ribbons adorning her cute self!!!) and thanks for all the pawmails and comments on my winning diary!

Today is super windy!! But that didn't stop mom from buying me some bones to chew on (this was before she knew I was a DDP!!).

Hope all my friends have a great weekend and be sure to enjoy the nice weather!! I am a bit sad we didn't get a snow storm (LOVE snow) but hopefully we'll get more next year to make up for the lack this year :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My cat brothers aren't too bad...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/766356</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:49:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ok, I admit it... I am not embarrassed to say this either... The last photo on my main page was take ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok, I admit it... I am not embarrassed to say this either... The last photo on my main page was taken about an hour ago and it is of me and 5 of my 6 cat siblings (the 6th is laying on his cat bed on the floor).

Yes, I Ethan, am turning into a cat like my diary title has proclaimed for over 1.5 years... If you can't win? Join them right?

Usually the 2 tuxedo cats lay with me and Tiskers so it was a rare moment for this photo!! Mom was talking to dad on the phone and took it so it's a bit dark as it was 3am when she took it (dad's on midnights and mom is a night owl).

Get back to me tomorrow and my opinion on my brothers might change :) 

BIG BARK OUT to my cat sibling Hondo as he's COTD today!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Shopping and Bunnies?!?!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/765558</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:26:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom and dad took me to Petco.  We usually shop at PetSmart but mom wanted a Starbucks and that's  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom and dad took me to Petco.  We usually shop at PetSmart but mom wanted a Starbucks and that's near Petco.  While there, I got to pick out a few early Birthday gifts! My 2nd bday is next month but since I'm not a HUGE fan of car rides (They're ok) I might as well pick out things!

I got this blue textured ball that bounces high, a double pack of KONG tennis looking balls (LOVE THOSE!), and a new green soft squeaky looking football! You see, last year dad ran over my green froggie with the lawnmower... I also got some doggy snacks!

I also saw a Bunny in a big glass cage. He was staring at me and I got bored :)*See new pic*

Of course, my EVIL cat brothers got stuff too... Ugh]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Leave my food ALONE!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/763573</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:48:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>FOR SALE!!! A black and white cat sibling of mine!!! WHY?!?!

So my brother Boogie likes my dog fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ FOR SALE!!! A black and white cat sibling of mine!!! WHY?!?!

So my brother Boogie likes my dog food :( He, with this pesky paw, will scoop up a pawful while I chomp on my mouthful of dry kibble!

I did growl a tiny bit the other day at him, but you think that stopped him? NOPE!

So now while he hovers over my bowl, and while mom tells him to "Shooo" I get all paranoid and start to inhale my kibble.  He doesn't get any this way but sheesh!

Ok, ok... I'm guilty of eating the cat kibble a few times, but I LISTEN to my pawrents! When they said, "NO! Bad!!" I listened.

Seriously, who wants my cat brothers? :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snow!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/761047</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:21:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ok, still not much and not enough to make a snowman! But we have a good 1/4 inch of snow! BOL!!! I k ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok, still not much and not enough to make a snowman! But we have a good 1/4 inch of snow! BOL!!! I know, I know! Mom said she's from MN originally and normally they get a lot of snow but not so much this year.

I want midwest snow! LIKE TONS!!

I did go outside and went nuts though in the snow! I love it!!! Mom worries I'll slip down the deck stairs so I have to go down stairs from the basement.  I get a lot of exercise! :)

Yesterday I was left alone for 7 hours!! That's the longest E-V-E-R as mom had to take daddy to the ER.  He's fine but needs to see a Cardiologist as his EKG isn't 100% (he blacked out at the movie theater and mom freaked!).  I'm such a good dog! No messes while left alone!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DDP!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/759853</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:38:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow, my cat brothers are Jell-ussss!!!

They also still eat my kibble but a lot less now that I'm  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, my cat brothers are Jell-ussss!!!

They also still eat my kibble but a lot less now that I'm no longer being free fed.  I had a good sense of portion control, never over ate, stopped when I was full.  Heck, I'm 48 lbs of MUSCLE and in tip top shape!

But now I'm eating 2x a day.  Doesn't bother me but seriously, it's really sad that my cat brothers eat MY dog food BOL! Ok, I have eaten theirs... A couple times, but I'm a good dog and when I'm told NO!! BAD!! I usually wise up quickly.

Hope my friends have a great weekend!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Stop eating MY food!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/758591</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Jan 2012 17:03:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dang cats! My cat brothers Boogers, Mittens AND Tiskers kept trying to eat my food all day!

Mom s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dang cats! My cat brothers Boogers, Mittens AND Tiskers kept trying to eat my food all day!

Mom switched me over to Blue Buffalo like the cats and I quite like it and apparently they do too!

Ugh, I don't get mean or territorial, but I do look up and just can't believe it!! So I put my head down and sleep the insanity away.

Dang cats, who wants 3 cats??? 

I did hear mom say they WILL be grounded if they keep it up!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Opened gifts!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/756027</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:46:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was a good dog this year (and daily) as I got a big bone for Christmas as well as the CET Hextra d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was a good dog this year (and daily) as I got a big bone for Christmas as well as the CET Hextra dental chews!!!

We opened gifts last night (the 22nd) 'cause Dad works Christmas weekend and won't be able to celebrate until the 26th with us.  

I got a bunch of goodies to eat when they were done with their Christmas meal and ate a bit too much as I was a lil' sick later that night.

I'm going to post a picture, and although it's fuzzy (I really didn't want to pose, I wanted to chew my bone darnit!!!) you can see me all happy :)

Wishing all my friends a safe and Merry Christmas!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I met Santa!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/755021</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:48:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sure I met Santa last year but this year he looked a bit thinner.  Hmmm

He was nice and very pati ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sure I met Santa last year but this year he looked a bit thinner.  Hmmm

He was nice and very patient with me 'cause I was a bit scared at first.  The dog before and after me were also a bit scared but we all warmed up!

Off to post my picture of my picture for you all to see!! Don't tell mom this but I think I saw her sneak something that looked like a bone to the cashier... Hmmmmm?? :) I know my kitty brothers got a few things too!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Santa Paws??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/753591</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 9 Dec 2011 23:13:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So last year I saw him at PetSmart! And this year I will see him again but probably next week as dad ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So last year I saw him at PetSmart! And this year I will see him again but probably next week as dad works this weekend (he's on shift work).

I wonder if it'll be the same Santa? I hear he has helpers! So much help that something came for ME today but mom hid it in the pantry...

I don't have the heart to tell her I can smellllllllll it :)

Have you been a good dog? OF COURSE! You're a dog right? I hope my friends are doing well.  I don't get much time on the typy 'cause the CATS get more play time :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Is it bad that I get beat up by a cat??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/752170</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Dec 2011 01:42:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ugh...

Is it bad that I sometimes get smacked by a 10.5 lb cat and the other 15 pound cat I live  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ugh...

Is it bad that I sometimes get smacked by a 10.5 lb cat and the other 15 pound cat I live with? 

We have two ottomans in our living room, one is designated as MINE!! I even have my blanket on it! Sometimes the cats jump on it when I'm outside.  When I come inside I get upset that they're on MY ottoman!

The nerve... Tiskers smacked me THREE times! 3!! Trois! Tres! :( And what do I do? I take it! Mom laughs but does sympathize with my frustration of said matter.  I'm a lover not a fighter, so I won't get mean.  But it does hurt my doggy pride...

Seriously, the things we dogs put up with!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Spoiled? Me?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/751814</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:37:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom and dad went to see Breaking Dawn and just came back.  Grandpaw stayed with me until they got ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom and dad went to see Breaking Dawn and just came back.  Grandpaw stayed with me until they got back and mom said I'm "spoiled".

???

She was expecting Grandpaw to stay with me and the cats for a while and then leave me to wait for my pawrents.

So when they got home they didn't see me and figured I was in their bed upstairs.  Nope! Instead Grandpaw was outside with me and throwing toys with me.  Aka, "Spoiled" me :) 

Thanks Grandpaw!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DDP with my cat brother Hondo!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/750076</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:29:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow, this doesn't happen much! Being honored as a DDP along with another family member!

Hondo is  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, this doesn't happen much! Being honored as a DDP along with another family member!

Hondo is my 8 year old gray tabby cat.  He said once 3 of them were DDP's on the same day!

I like Hondo, he doesn't get a catitutde like the others.  PorkChop and Mittens sometimes will smack me and I think it's fun! Hondo is the mellow guy although sometimes Boogers and Fido pick on him!

So congrats to my brother for sharing this day with me!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BOL!! Genius new Dogster page!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/749680</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:47:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>OMD!! GENIUS!!!

So we are huge Harry Potter fans and my cat brother, Boogers, has a bestie named  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMD!! GENIUS!!!

So we are huge Harry Potter fans and my cat brother, Boogers, has a bestie named Pansy, who lives in Canada and has zits (BOL).

Anyway, I can't tease her too much 'cause she just made me the ULTIMATE HP page!! LIKE EVER!! She's actually making all of us HP pages (Boogie has had one for a while).

OMD!! I'm all new to HP 'cause I've only been on earth for 1.5 years.  And I watched this with mom the other day as she finally bought the Blu Ray Ultimate editions 1-6.  WOW! 

Fluffy the 3 headed dog? WHO?!?! No!! It's ME!! Ethan, the 3 headed dog! BOL! I LOVE IT!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DDP!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/749224</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:37:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow! I'm a DDP today! Always extra exciting when the cats aren't picked and only the TOP dog (me) is ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow! I'm a DDP today! Always extra exciting when the cats aren't picked and only the TOP dog (me) is :)

I still don't know if that was MY deer that passed as I was still sniffing at something late last night behind our fence (I pounce up and down).

Weather is starting to get pretty chilly and while I'm part lab, I don't have the typical warm lab coat but just on top of my spine (like a skunk!).  Mom is breaking out my winter coat that a friend send last year that was too big but NOW fits!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My deer!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/749000</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:47:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom informed me today that a deer near our house was laying in the road :(

We live on a double cu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom informed me today that a deer near our house was laying in the road :(

We live on a double culdasac and we're pretty secluded from the other residents 'cause our back yard faces a conservation (no building behind us).  Before I got my nifty fence, mom said there was a momma deer and 3 of her babies.  As all the new construction was continuing around us, they didn't visit as much.

At night, I can SMELL them and I'll bark and prance my fence as they're behind my fence!!

Well I hope the deer that was hit wasn't MY deer :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Back from the V-E-T!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/747455</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 Nov 2011 09:26:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So I'm officially 46 lbs (dang, not in the 51-100 range) and healthy! I had a lot done today:

Phy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I'm officially 46 lbs (dang, not in the 51-100 range) and healthy! I had a lot done today:

Physical, heart worm test, rabies, nail clipping, basically 4 injections.

I get really hyper at the vet 'cause I'm all nervous and excited and I tried jumping off the exam table! Mom, dad, the vet, and vet tech all grabbed me and I got scared and peed... Ooooops!!! *blush*

But they gave me a treat and I was all good.  A bit embarrassing but hey, it happens and I'm healthy :) Have a great week friends!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SNOW!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/746463</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:59:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WOOF!! This is the 2nd year I've seen snow but THIS year we have a fence and I'm loving it outside!! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF!! This is the 2nd year I've seen snow but THIS year we have a fence and I'm loving it outside!!!

Driving mom nuts in fact as I want outside all the time! Mom and I slipped (slid really) on the deck so I have to go outside from the basement so I'm at ground level (walk out basement).

Mom's no fun... She put a few chairs at the bottom of the deck stairs so I wouldn't go up and down; she knows me too well :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom and dad are back!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/745495</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:32:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WOOF!! Oh how I missed my pawrents, especially MOM!!

So my pawrents had a lot of fun at the HP Wi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF!! Oh how I missed my pawrents, especially MOM!!

So my pawrents had a lot of fun at the HP Wizarding World in FL!! Mom said she could drink butterbeer daily :) After 4 days doing things in Orlando, their last day they decided to visit NASA which was an hour drive.

Mom and dad enjoyed that too!! 

They had to drive down 12 hours instead of flying 'cause mom knew 2 carry on bags would NOT be enough (and she was right).  Also she bought a lot of mugs/steins and didn't want those to break.

The cats got a t-shirt and I think it'll fit me... We'll see in a bit as we'll be taking pics soon!

I'm just glad they're back! Grandpaw said I took their absence the worst! I'm a momma's boy!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom and dad leaving me ALONE?!?! :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/744476</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 09:46:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So I'm told that Grandpaw will be taking care of me and my icky 6 cat siblings as they're leaving us ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I'm told that Grandpaw will be taking care of me and my icky 6 cat siblings as they're leaving us to go to Florida as mom wants to see the Harry Potter section at Islands of Adventure in Orlando.

WHAT?!? I've never been separated from mom for over... 8 hours tops? I'm lucky as she's a housewife/stay at home mom of furries, but seriously, what is she thinking?!

WHO will I sleep with at night? Surely not my icky cat brothers!! Oh the horror! Both mom and dad are leaving me?!?! ME?!?

I heard something about my cat brothers throwing a party.  I WILL NOT get blamed for that! Nuh uhhhhhh!!!

Oh I'm going to miss them :( I'll report back in a week or so when they get back.  It is good that Grandpaw is staying with us...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh the SHAME!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/743346</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Oct 2011 20:42:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ok fellow canines!! What is the ONE outfit all of us would rather not wear, especially in public... ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok fellow canines!! What is the ONE outfit all of us would rather not wear, especially in public...

Yup, that's right! The hotdog outfit of shame!!! AHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Dad took mom out for some yummy Mexican food (which I got NO left overs) and after dinner, they went to Target to get a few things.  And to my horror they found me the "Hotdog" outfit for Halloween!

*gives mom and dad sad eyes in hopes of not being subjected to said outfit*

Oh oh... I think mom is going to upload a few pics!! RUN FRIENDS! DON'T LET YOUR PAWRENTS DO THIS!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Keeping the neighborhood safe!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/742992</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Oct 2011 16:28:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woof! Today was a nice day!! No more cold drizzle rain, slight breeze and in the mid 70's!

Dad wa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof! Today was a nice day!! No more cold drizzle rain, slight breeze and in the mid 70's!

Dad was doing things in the garage and mom decided to let me out and I sat on our patio chair.  I am still not trusted *hmph* to free roam on our double culdasac so I had to wear my leash but it's all good!

I sat there, watching our neighbors wash their cars, cut grass etc.,

Our area is safe with me, the two beagles across the street, a large German Shepherd, my two buddies next door and my twin on the end of the culdasac.  Don't try and sneak up on us! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Many woofy thanks!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/742278</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Oct 2011 14:41:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WOW!! Word gets around that today is a special day for me! But I have a good friend to thank for tha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOW!! Word gets around that today is a special day for me! But I have a good friend to thank for that too: Pepper!! She was one of my first friends on Dogster and such a beautiful and sweet dog :) Thanks for the bark-out in your diary!

The weather has been drizzly all weekend in No. VA but dad was determined to grill steak for dinner.  Naturally, I got a few pieces.  Ok, a few MORE pieces than normal from mom's plate :) 

Thank you everyone for the friend requests, gifts, and for making my 1 year Gotcha Day so special!!! And again, thanks Pepper for being a good friend.  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gotcha Day!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/742174</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Oct 2011 00:33:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WOOF!!! A year ago I saw, met, and went home with my furrrever family!

I'm told that there were t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF!!! A year ago I saw, met, and went home with my furrrever family!

I'm told that there were two DIFFERENT dogs that made my mom and dad want to attend the adoption event.  I come from "Operation Paws for Home" in VA.  Dad's co-worker's wife was a volunteer as a foster and had told my mom all about Operation Paws for Home.

Prior to the adoption event on October 3, 2010 mom was viewing a few dog profiles and had a few dogs on hold.  Well when mom saw the 2 DIFFERENT dogs in person, she said one was just too big, and the other I lived with while I was being fostered at a house.

Mom and dad thought the OTHER dog was a bit wild, even though he was a puppy like me.  I remember seeing mom and dad, and jumping up and downnnnnnnnn!!! "WOOOOF WOOOF!!" I said silently.  I really didn't have a handle on my bark (that came a month or so later as I really didn't bark!).

So mom and dad took me on the leash and walked me around in the next door neighbors yard (this family had said all potential adopted dogs could use their yard to get peace and quiet).  So I was pretty obedient and very sweet.  Mom and dad spent a good 15 minutes with me and agreed I would be a wonderful addition.  Next thing I knew mom was filling out all the official paperwork (she was pre-approved a few days prior after a few reference checks/vet checks).

My buddy (the other foster) WAS going to go home with a different family but I think they decided not to get him :( No fear, I'm sure he's adopted (pretty sure from the updates) and it works out in the end for ALL dogs as it was a rescue/foster type of organization.

On the way home, I shortly fell asleep in the back seet, head resting on my mom's lap (daddy drove home).  

I am a very lucky dog and I love my family and am spoiled :) Although I live with 6 cats... They're not so bad :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Bones!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/740998</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:05:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So a few weeks ago mom re-ordered my brother Tiskers' meds and mom decided to change up my bone cons ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So a few weeks ago mom re-ordered my brother Tiskers' meds and mom decided to change up my bone consumption.

She bought me C.E.T. HEXtra Premium Chews and boy oh boy do I love these! I don't get them too often 'cause they're pricey but I gotta say how I like how they make my teeth sparkly white :)

It's been raining a lot here (where as in the summer we have drought) so walks are on hold.

In the meantime, I'm counting down the days until I've been with my furrever family for a year! October 3, 2010 was when I was adopted :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rain!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/737165</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Sep 2011 16:06:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Times like this, I am jealous with envy as my cat brothers get to do their business INDOORS, while I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Times like this, I am jealous with envy as my cat brothers get to do their business INDOORS, while I have to go outside in the rain.  I think my cat brothers secretly laugh at me as when I come inside, they're all staring at me from the patio door.  I swear I saw Boogers laugh as I endured "wet dog".

The weather is finally cooling off.  Next month marks the 1 year anniversary when I came home to my furrrever home!!! Wow time has flown!

Mom was telling dad how almost a year ago I was scared of going upstairs and downstairs.  Boy things have changed :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>RIP McDuff</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/733732</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 18:50:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/733732</guid>
		<description>On August 7th, my buddy McDuff made his journey to the bridge.  I wrote about it but unfortunately i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On August 7th, my buddy McDuff made his journey to the bridge.  I wrote about it but unfortunately it was during the down time on catster/dogster and the diary disappeared :(

So I hope this one works so I can pay tribute to my buddie.  His cat siblings were friends with my cat siblings before I came into the picture.

His family now has a new dog named Chance!! What a cute dog :)

RIP McDuff!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My cat brother is crazy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/728866</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:47:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>He's crazy if he thinks a smack on the nose is going to stop me from sniffing him, licking him, bark ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ He's crazy if he thinks a smack on the nose is going to stop me from sniffing him, licking him, barking at him, wanting him to play with my bone!

I found it amusing and am now trying to increase said actions! Oh boy does he get annoyed!!! I think the other cats egg him on just to see him get more frustrated!! BOL!!!

I love my brothers even if they are all cats...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Jealous, with a CAPITAL &quot;J&quot;</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/727047</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Jul 2011 00:15:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom was watering our plants out front before dad left for work.  One of our neighbors was walking ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom was watering our plants out front before dad left for work.  One of our neighbors was walking their Corgi named "Missy", at least I think her name was Missy... 

WOULD YOU BELIEVE IT?!?! Mom and dad had the NERVE to pet and play with the doggie while I watched from our storm door!!!

AND...

15 minutes later, our other neighbor, Tracie, was walking her doggie.  He's a small doggie and I forgot his name.  

This time I said, "ENOUGH".  I was barking and crying as I was jealous!!!

THE NERVE!!! I can't go out front without a leash, even if we live on a double cauldasac... :( *hmph*]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DDP!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/726059</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:43:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Wow, I'm a DDP! The cats in the house are jealous :)

I'm no longer grounded for life, heck, it wa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, I'm a DDP! The cats in the house are jealous :)

I'm no longer grounded for life, heck, it was maybe only for a day.  Mom was just scared and couldn't imagine what would have happened had I gotten lost! Or worse!

Lately I've been sleeping more, a trick I've learned from the cats.  It's really hot and humid here today, so I'll probably sleep the day away with them.  Having black fur isn't fun in the sun!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GROUNDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/725367</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:13:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Ok, I gotta make this quick, I'm grounded for, &quot;life&quot;.  Ok, I know my mom isn't serious but I did so ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok, I gotta make this quick, I'm grounded for, "life".  Ok, I know my mom isn't serious but I did something bad...

Around 9pm my pawrents went out to get dinner (they're night owls, dad's on night shifts).  Anyway, they wanted to take me with.  Mom had me on a leash and while she was trying to get me to jump into the car, I pulled the opposite way.  Next thing mom noticed the leash AND my collar slipped off! I RAN!!!

Now being I'm black with the exception of my white chest, mom couldn't see me and panicked!! She yelled for dad and after a few minutes got me.  Mom knows to NEVER yell at a dog and chase them, instead it works out better if they have US chase them.  I was doing that but man FREEDOM was fun!

Dad caught up with me.

So now I'm grounded and mom said, "FOR LIFE".  I know she's joking but I was bad.  I'm trying to make up to mom now.  Oh oh, I hear her coming!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Excuse me kitty!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/725076</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:38:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hmph! The smallest cat in our house, PorkChop, aka 10.5 pound cat thinks he is BOSS!

I don't thin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hmph! The smallest cat in our house, PorkChop, aka 10.5 pound cat thinks he is BOSS!

I don't think so!

During dinner, I was sitting down like a GOOD doggy.  PorkChop was on his cat condo above me.  He had the NERVE to smack me!!! How dare he!!

He is by no means top/alpha cat! Ok, and shhhhhh I'm not alpha in the house either, but I accept that!

I'm telling you, I'm out numbered by cats and I somethings think I'm turning into one....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pool</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/723295</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 May 2011 18:46:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom and dad bought me a tiny pool.  A &quot;pool&quot; they hope to use to 1) Cool me off during the summer ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom and dad bought me a tiny pool.  A "pool" they hope to use to 1) Cool me off during the summer and 2) To take a bath in when I get stinky (I have yet to have a bath).

It took a bit of coaching but I went in and didn't mind it.  It wasn't my cup of tea, but I gave it a try.  We'll see :)

I posted a few pics of me and daddy in the pool.

I will admit, I first thought the pool was a HUGEEEE water dish and I did in fact take a slurp of water :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Many firsts!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/722573</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 19 May 2011 19:58:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Tonight I smelled my first deer scent! We have a conservation behind our backyard and there's a lot  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tonight I smelled my first deer scent! We have a conservation behind our backyard and there's a lot of trees.  There were 3 baby deers last year who are now grown up! They still visit our culdascac!

I was outside, minding my own business when I smelled them... OH MY!! I then barked and they ran behind my fence! I followed them and mom was laughing 'cause I was prancing, almost floating, while running behind our fence.  Naturally the deer ran faster but I HAD SO MUCH FUN!!

Now my not so fun 1st was mom cutting my nails last night.  She went to cut my black nails, aka no visible quick and she nicked me :( I  made a tiny yeowww and she felt bad.  Then I felt bad that SHE felt bad, and I kept kissing her.  Awwww poor mom! I love her to bits :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New neighbors!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/722137</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 May 2011 16:54:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So the neighbors to our left decided to get a fence.  I'm told the lady in the house just got marrie ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So the neighbors to our left decided to get a fence.  I'm told the lady in the house just got married and brought her 2 dogs to live with them!

One is a 3 year old beagle and the other a 10 week old lab mix like me! In fact, the puppy looks a lot like me!

Mom laughs as the beagle gets all jealous when she throws the ball for ME! The beagle runs down the stairs from their deck.

I'd love to play but that dang fence is in our way! We all look at each other from the side panels.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sam...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/719952</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:28:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I am sad to report that Sam is back with his foster family, the family who took his mom in and raise ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am sad to report that Sam is back with his foster family, the family who took his mom in and raised him for 7 weeks once born March 2, 2011.

My family felt that I was too aggressive and rough with the puppy.  When we slept next to each other, things went well, but when I got bit (playing of course) I didn't take well to this.

Mom noticed that Sam is submissive to the foster's dogs.  With me, we were almost equals, no one was the dominate one.  Mom is a bit sad now, but she said she did the right thing for Sam's safety.  Mom loved him a lot, they bonded and all my mom said was, "Sam you're such a sweet boy!!"

Perhaps I'm meant to be with larger dogs as I play with my neighborhood doggie friends, and we're all big? I don't even give the 6 cats I live with issues...

This story does have a happy ending though... We know the foster mom's husband wants to adopt Sam and we know the mom loves Sam.  I'm betting he's adopted into their family...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Meet my brother Sam!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/719040</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:54:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woof! My brother Sam will be coming home April 19, 2011!! If you could, please befriend him:

http ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof! My brother Sam will be coming home April 19, 2011!! If you could, please befriend him:

http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1185004

I can't wait to meet him!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Move over! King bed is MINE!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/718507</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:10:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/718507</guid>
		<description>As mentioned before, dad is finally on permanent night shift so he's gone from 5pm-8am! Yeah, long d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As mentioned before, dad is finally on permanent night shift so he's gone from 5pm-8am! Yeah, long day huh?

I'm starting to be a BIG BOY meaning I can be trusted more and more!

Mom goes to bed around 2am so I get my last potty break then and sleep with mom until Dad comes home! It's working out good! So well that I'm taking up 75% of the bed! When dad gets home and I get food and another break, I join them in bed before mom wakes up around 10.

Problem is, dad has a hard time getting INTO bed 'cause I beat him to it! And then I take up a lot of room.  Bad enough mom hogs the bed!

Poor dad can't win.  Mom said we need two king beds in the master bedroom.  I agree!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Brother!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/718010</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 8 Apr 2011 13:06:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WOW! I just heard the big news! I'm getting a baby puppy brother!! I can't wait to play ball with so ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOW! I just heard the big news! I'm getting a baby puppy brother!! I can't wait to play ball with someone other than my mom and myself! Dang cats really don't appreciate a good bone if it hit them in the face, or a fun ball!

The story is, the puppy is coming home April 19, 2011 and is a Yellow Lab mix! He's 5 weeks old and from the same great organization I came from, "Operation Paws for Home".

The mother was rescued and a few weeks later gave birth to 10 puppies.  8 survived, 5 were males and 3 were girls.

Mom and dad just got home from meeting all 8 puppies.  Want a sneak peak of my brother? Check him out *<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z14/BoogersHondoFido/IMG_1884.jpg">HERE</b></a>*

I'm so excited! Mom smelled like other dogs! I know one of the smells is MY brother :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FUN day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/717515</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Apr 2011 19:05:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Woof! While my backyard is still MIA until the pavers are done tomorrow, I was able to meet the new  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof! While my backyard is still MIA until the pavers are done tomorrow, I was able to meet the new neighborhood doggie!

I think her name was Tracy, a 3 year old Lab/mix of something I forgot.  BUT she's a TINY bit bigger than me, AND has the same markings on her head as me! We both have TINY specks of white fur placed randomly :) She was nice too!

And then the guy across the street from us? He has a BIGGGGGGGGG German Shepherd/Border Collie mix.  Anyway, he came over (the human, not dog) and petted me for a while as he was barking with my daddy!

Oooooooooo fun day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My yard! My yard!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/717380</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 2 Apr 2011 15:18:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/717380</guid>
		<description>Ugh, can't go in my backyard until Monday night :( First it was due to our fence being built, a mont ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ugh, can't go in my backyard until Monday night :( First it was due to our fence being built, a month later, pavers.  Hmph!

I don't believe anyone consulted me prior to hiring pavers to be installed... 

I'm hoping the weather cooperates as we're supposed to get a bad storm on the East Coast.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Daddy?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/717298</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Apr 2011 20:48:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Well my daddy and his squad are finally on PERMANENT nights! There are 4 squads and for I think, 20  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well my daddy and his squad are finally on PERMANENT nights! There are 4 squads and for I think, 20 years, they have been on rotating squads (1 month nights, 1 month days 6:30-7:00, 12.5 hours). Dad's been at his job for 7 years and they finally allowed 2 of the 4 to go to permanent shifts.

Dad is on nights and veryyyyyyyyyy happy! So is mom! And so am I 'cause I get to sleep on the bed while mom stays up till' 4am or so.

I do miss him 'cause he gives me treats :) 

I hope it doesn't rain Saturday.  Why? 1) I smell like wet dog 2) We're going to have patio pavers in our back yard under the deck but if it rains=postponed! 3) Mom says I can't go on the bed or furniture until my paws are dry...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>K-9 Schultz!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/715884</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:24:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WOOF!

In May, my daddy is participating in the national Police week bike tour! He'll be riding fr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF!

In May, my daddy is participating in the national Police week bike tour! He'll be riding from Virginia Beach, VA to DC!

He just got confurrmation that he will be riding in honor of K-9 Schultz.  This poor dog was killed after being thrown over an overpass onto traffic December 1, 2010 in NJ. I'm excited for Dad to ride in honor of this fallen officer!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Ball!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/715141</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:36:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have been pouting all day and some since my favorite ball popped...

But my friend Logan Benwizz ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been pouting all day and some since my favorite ball popped...

But my friend Logan Benwizzen commented on my diary and told me about a PUSH N PLAY 6" BALL!!

Mom found one on amazon just now, ordered it and it'll be here tomorrow!!! I can't wait!! Thanks Logan! I was debating between blue, red, and purple, but opted for red since my red ball popped!

YIPEE!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>*pouting*</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/714986</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:14:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>:(

My red ball popped!! I'm so bummed! Before my birthday, my pawrents had bought me a HUGE blue  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ :(

My red ball popped!! I'm so bummed! Before my birthday, my pawrents had bought me a HUGE blue ball (which I popped 15 minutes later) and the red ball.

Today it met its fate and I no longer have a fun red ball.  I have a green Kong ball that's like a tennis ball but squishy and it squeaks, a red Kong bone, green squeaky frog, and a blue frisbee.

BUT

They're not my favorite ball :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Woof! I'm a DDP!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/713751</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Mar 2011 08:38:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Wow, I'm top dog and my cat siblings are jealous that I get more honors than them as of late :)

I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, I'm top dog and my cat siblings are jealous that I get more honors than them as of late :)

I had a fantastic 1st birthday and thank you to my friends and some new ones that made my bday special by spiffing up my page with yummy steaks and rosettes!

Turning 1 was great! I got some moist dog food for the first time (can of ProPlan) and oh my! It was delish!

I'm still enjoying my fence and I am so happy to have been adopted by my family :)  Enjoy your weekend everyone!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy 1st Birthday to meeeeeeeeeeeeee!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/713524</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Mar 2011 07:05:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>WOOF!!

2089 dogs on Dogster celebrate this day as their birthday as well!!

I just now checked  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF!!

2089 dogs on Dogster celebrate this day as their birthday as well!!

I just now checked my Dogster page and saw my friend Pepper sent me a steak!! YUM!!! Thank you!!!

My pawrents, as mentioned in a few diaries, bought me a fence.  We just moved into our new house in May 2010 and with new construction there wasn't a fence.  So I said, "MOM!! DAD!! I want a fence".  So I now have a Wyngate with Lattice fence :)

Yesterday mom bought me BIG BOY food (not puppy), some bones, and 2 balls.  Unfortunately I popped one already BOL!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Best dressed!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/713197</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:05:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Move over Hondo and Liberace!!! Ethan is in da house!

OMD! A package came for me from my buddies  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Move over Hondo and Liberace!!! Ethan is in da house!

OMD! A package came for me from my buddies Rocky and Autumn!! I got some mega cute outfits for any holiday you can think of!! Even one for days when I'm told I'm a "bad dog" or "an angel" BOL!!!

Mom remembers seeing Autumn sport cute head gear/outfits before she went to the bridge.  And now I can continue her beauty in the future!

Thank you guys so much!! I'm lovin' dressing up and mom is trying to find some batteries for our camera!

*vogue*]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pawkage for me!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/712792</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:51:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/712792</guid>
		<description>WOOF! Mom had to do a double take when she got the mail today! A pawkage for ME (and not my short pu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF! Mom had to do a double take when she got the mail today! A pawkage for ME (and not my short puppy siblings) came today!

Inside the package was a super awsome green (my favorite color) bandanna and it says, "Bark if you're Irish".  I know I'm not an Irish setter but mom says I'm cute, kissable, and handsome! So that must mean I'm part Irish!

My new friend, Angel Rocky, sent it! His huge family has been my brother Boogers' friend for quite a while.  That was so nice of them! I don't mind clothes, and mom goes gaga (not Lady GaGa) over me wearing clothes.  I do it 'cause it makes her happy :)

Thanks dude!! *woof, slobbers, and kisses*]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fence and new toys!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/712146</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:01:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>WOOF!!! 36 hours later my fence is 90% done!!! Day 1 they did the posts and cement and that took 6 h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF!!! 36 hours later my fence is 90% done!!! Day 1 they did the posts and cement and that took 6 hours 'cause out where we live, I swear, we live on bedrock!! They had to jackhammer 8 holes! The rest were easy and done in 1 hour, but the 8 bad holes took 5 hours!!!

Day 2, they frame the posts with 3 horizontal beam thingies.  We're having a 5 foot Wyngate and a foot of Lattice on top of the Wyngate.

Today, day 3, they got both gates up, and the Wyngate part! The lattice won't be in until Monday, but I got to play in my fence!

IT WAS SO FUN!!!! Mom said this is my bday/Christmas gift forever! New construction homes, like ours, don't have a fence installed and mom said her money tree is getting smaller after building a deck and all in a few months span.  

I also got 3 new toys!!! They're outdoor toys! WOOF! Pics to be posted soon!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I WIN!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/711365</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:26:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/711365</guid>
		<description>So my mom and dad decided to get ME afence.  You see, our backyard is pretty private and there's a m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So my mom and dad decided to get ME afence.  You see, our backyard is pretty private and there's a mini conservation behind us.

THEY were not going to get a fence as it's a pretty view... I however, wanted a fence :)

I'm spoiled, I know... And they gave in :) Now that I can use stairs, I can be let out from our deck into the fenced yard.  WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Although they said this will be my bday gift for many years to come BOL!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Clothes!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/709027</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:14:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/709027</guid>
		<description>WOOF! Aren't I stylish in my new clothes? You see, Boogers' was on Catster LONG before I even came t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF! Aren't I stylish in my new clothes? You see, Boogers' was on Catster LONG before I even came to live with my pawrents.  4 years ago he met Calvin and co.  They had a doggie but he's at Rainbow bridge.

Well my mom asked their mom if they could make a quilt for their bed 'cause my fur makes their white down all, well... BLACK :) Plus we have 6 evil cats too.

She kindly said "sure" and also included my red coat and green rain coat!! How kyoot do I look?!?! Thank you guys so much!!! I'm only 9 months and I will gain a bit, so the clothes will fit better.  Doesn't matter 'cause I think I look kyoot and mom said I'm wearing them even if I don't like them :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Black doggy nails</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/708621</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:25:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/708621</guid>
		<description>So I, like many dogs, have black nails.  Our vet has showed mom a few times how to cut them w/o hurt ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I, like many dogs, have black nails.  Our vet has showed mom a few times how to cut them w/o hurting me.

While he does it, it MAKES sense, but she's afraid to cut too much.  She takes off 1mm each month but I still have those doggy "tap shoes" 'cause they're not as short as the vet does them.

Poor mom :)

Then she tries to brush me.  This FEELS weird!! I'm like, "Mommmmmmmmmmmm don't! It tickles!" and then she gets all annoyed.

I like to keep her on her toes :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Why mom why?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/707726</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:19:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/707726</guid>
		<description>Mom bought me a blue reversable dog coat!! Ahem? Doesn't she see my nice furry coat that's on my bod ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom bought me a blue reversable dog coat!! Ahem? Doesn't she see my nice furry coat that's on my body? Appawrently she wants to keep me all stylish and extra cute :) 

I didn't like it at first but I learned to deal with it and when I went for a walk tonight, it actually felt nice! I just hope the dogs in our block don't make fun of me BOL!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a DDP along with my cat brother PorkChop!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/706361</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Jan 2011 10:23:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/706361</guid>
		<description>Woof! I'm going to try and steal his thunder but it doesn't look so good! Although he has been compl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof! I'm going to try and steal his thunder but it doesn't look so good! Although he has been complaining that I've been getting diary honors more than the cat part of our family! :D

What can I say? I'm cute and spoiled and the baby! 

Concats though to my brother PorkChop!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Where's the snow?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/706186</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Jan 2011 18:38:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/706186</guid>
		<description>Woof! All the snow we got (a big whopin' 1/2 inch) is gone! Oh how I miss the snow!

Not much is n ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof! All the snow we got (a big whopin' 1/2 inch) is gone! Oh how I miss the snow!

Not much is new other than that my pawrents and grandpaw were sick all of Christmas-New Years.  Mom had a cold that lingered, although it was a MILD one.  Then Grandpaw had a short lived mild cold, and daddy got sick Dec 30! 

Meanwhile they bought a new treadmill and haven't been able to use it much! 

I'm told they wanna see if I'll take to the treadmill.  I'm not sure if I'm up for that! What I'm up for is for them to install a fence in our yard! *hint hint* Nah, mom said she would but after taxes are paid.  I hate taxes and I don't know what those are :D

After Christmas, mom and dad bought me a few smaller bones 'cause I'm having a hard time with my HUGE bone.  Hey, I'm only 9 months!! Although I'm about full grown we think.  I've grown, but I won't be a HUGE Lab 'cause I have a mix of something in me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>First Christmas!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/704861</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Dec 2010 21:42:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Woof!! Who knew Christmas could be so fun?! As mentioned before, I got a HUGE dog bone a few days ea ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof!! Who knew Christmas could be so fun?! As mentioned before, I got a HUGE dog bone a few days early 'cause mom felt bad that I ate up my bone... 

Well, Santa did come and I got two stuffing-free toys!! One was a skunk, and the other a raccoon! 

And when my pawrents ate their dinner, I got some food scraps! Normally they let me lick the plates (on occasion) but this time I got some FOOD!!! :D

I feel SO LUCKY to have found my furever home a few months ago, and for having friends!!! 

Merry Christmas friends!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DDP again?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/704195</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:07:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/704195</guid>
		<description>Woof? I'm a DDP again?! Normally my evil cat brothers take the spotlight on Catster, but this has be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof? I'm a DDP again?! Normally my evil cat brothers take the spotlight on Catster, but this has been my month!

So far today was a good day! The FedEx guy came and when he brought dad a package for mom, he gave me a milk bone! How nice of him!

And last night, since I ate the last of my favorite raw hide bone, my pawrents felt bad for me and gave me my NEW bone! It's larger than me! I'd post a picture but that has to wait until Christmas as mom woke up this morning with the start of a cold.  Dad's been taking care of her as her throat hurts.  I too have been keeping her company :)

I'm told I'll get two more gifites on the actual Christmas Day :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Diary of the Day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/703741</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 18 Dec 2010 07:04:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Oh my evil cat brothers are jealous as some of them haven't been DOTD and they've been on catster fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh my evil cat brothers are jealous as some of them haven't been DOTD and they've been on catster for about 4 years!

I just woke up mom by jumping on her in bed (I'm still proud that I figured out those stairs) and once she woke up she checked her phone and saw I had mail! ME!

I have 3 new friend requests which I'll gladly accept and I'm the DOTD! I hope this is a sign of what's yet to come! Maybe my pawrents will bring home nom noms 'cause they're invited to a lot of block parties this week!

Have a great weekend and see Santa Paws at PetSmart (last weekend) :) He was quite nice and said I was super cute and a very GOOD dog (why do I hear BAD dog at times?!)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gifts for me?!?!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/703568</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:41:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>This day keeps getting better and better! First snow to play in and now a gift for me for Christmas  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This day keeps getting better and better! First snow to play in and now a gift for me for Christmas from my cat friends (YES CATS) in NJ! My family has 6 cats prior to adopting me a couple months ago, but they were oh so nice to send me a Christmas gift! A cute bundle of 2 edible raw-hide cookies! One was a green tree and the other is a red star.  I was bad... I ate them both :) But it took me a while (15 minutes) BOL

Thank you guys so much! Who knew having friends would be this fantastic!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SNOW SNOW!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/703537</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:47:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>MORE SNOW! Mom said VA doesn't get much (minus last year's blizzard) but she hopes for my sake we ge ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ MORE SNOW! Mom said VA doesn't get much (minus last year's blizzard) but she hopes for my sake we get TONS this year!

Dad doesn't mind it while mom loves it :)

I had fun eating it, fun digging in it, sliding in it, etc., it's fun! I don't know why mom wanted to go inside after 20 minutes.  She's a scrooge!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Saw Santa Paws today at PetSmart!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/702918</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:31:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/702918</guid>
		<description>WOOF!! I DID I DID!!!! I got to sit with and meet the famous, so I hear as this is my first Christma ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF!! I DID I DID!!!! I got to sit with and meet the famous, so I hear as this is my first Christmas, Santa Paws!!!

I'm going to post a picture of the picture we got, and another from dad's cell.

He was very nice and while we waited for our picture to get printed, I sat next to the famous Santa and he kept petting me telling me I'm a good boy!

And I am! I got home from PetSmart, did my business and mom and dad, since I now know how to get up and down the stiars, let me on their bed!

It was COMFY! I mean, who wants a DOG BED when you have a King size bed!! DOG BED... KING SIZE... :D BOL!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BEST day of my life so far!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/702813</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:29:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Woke up and there was SNOW on the ground!!! Only a half an inch but being this is my first winter on ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woke up and there was SNOW on the ground!!! Only a half an inch but being this is my first winter on this earth, I was excited! I was sliding on the driveway, eating the snow, and I loved it!

AND!! Today, for the first time in 2 months of being with my furever family?!?! I FIGURED OUT HOW to get UP the stairs!! I've been chillin' on the main level for 2 months.  And when my pawrents went up stairs, I could hear them, but couldn't figure out where or what they were doing! NOW I know :) My cat brothers aren't too happy... Hmph!

Now, my  next mission is to figure out WHERE they go when they go through a door DOWNSTAIRS! I'm told it's a finished basement and uber cozy... I gotta figure that out!

AND THEN I hope to figure out our deck stairs as there's a lot as they reach the ground to our walk-out basement.  My my, I'm lovin' stairs now!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DDP!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/702653</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 9 Dec 2010 10:24:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/702653</guid>
		<description>WOOF! My first DDP honor! I had no idea I was a DDP until i got a gift from Redford and family!! I k ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF! My first DDP honor! I had no idea I was a DDP until i got a gift from Redford and family!! I know we get catster notification pawmails, so I better sniff out what's up!

Not much is new other than the cats are still taunting me :) They're not too bad, but I don't understand why they often don't want to play! I get in my play bow position, and yet they look at me like I have 2 tails!

Oh well, at least mom and dad love me and that's all that matters :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A new Ducky!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/702427</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 7 Dec 2010 16:13:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>WOOOOOOF! I'm part lab and I've been told we like duckies... I have to agree with that!

I got a N ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOOOOOF! I'm part lab and I've been told we like duckies... I have to agree with that!

I got a NEW Ducky today from friends of mine who are CATS! Yes you read right!!! I'm naming my Ducky Sully mwhahahaha!! Wow, what a pawsome Christmas gift! Thank you guys!

Santa came early to our house too 'cause the bed I'm siting on with my new ducky Sully, came today.  Well mom brought it home after shopping as my EVIL cat siblings have been taking my former green bed! HMPH!

So they put the green bed upstairs and I got a new one, this time, it's ONLY MINE :)

I must have been a good dog! First a new home, then a Ducky named Sully, and now a new bed :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>30 pounds and counting!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/702004</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Dec 2010 10:06:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>On Thursday the 2nd, I had my second half of my lime preventative shot AND I got my nails cut.

Mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Thursday the 2nd, I had my second half of my lime preventative shot AND I got my nails cut.

Mom didn't know how to cut my nails as I have the black ones, which don't show the quick.  The last time I got them cut was when I was neutered 2 months ago!

My nails are still a bit tricky, but our vet spent a lot of time showing mom and dad how to do it, what to look for, and how short is almost "too" short.

I didn't mind and I got a milk bone at the end of my visit!

Wow, 30.7 pounds!! I'm a handsome dude that's furr sure! Boogie better not mess with me as I have 10 pounds on him now :) He and I still like to chase each other and that drives mom nuts!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Santa Paws?!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/701551</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:54:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wha? Who? Where? When? Wha?

December 11th I believe, I'll be meeting this Santa Paws person.  Mom ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wha? Who? Where? When? Wha?

December 11th I believe, I'll be meeting this Santa Paws person.  Mom said at our PetSmart doggies and kitties can meet and get their picture taken with said stranger.

This being my first Catmas, I'm not sure what to expect! Oooooooo I can't wait! And the money for the picture goes towards local pet charities! That's pawsome! I can't wait!

Hope all my friends are doing well :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bow OW!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/699795</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 23:20:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>So I was chasing the weird lil' dog in my house, aka Boogers and I hurt myself :(

Nothing serious ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I was chasing the weird lil' dog in my house, aka Boogers and I hurt myself :(

Nothing serious, but dang those wood floors! They don't give good traction!!! So I was turning the corner when BAM! I hit my left side on something and I let out 3 soft whimpers.  I'm all better 24 hours later but mom was freaking out!

Like she had water leaking from her eyes and she was mad that our Vet was closed.  There's a 24 hour Emergency place close but Grandpaw said I would have been crying more and wouldn't have put weight on my leg if it was bad BAD>

I was favoring it a bit, but a few hours later I could put more weight, about 97% on it.  And now I'm good! 

Dang, mom sure was relieved!! Mom looked so sad with her eyes leaking!! :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cross those paws!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/699313</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:50:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Monday mom and dad are getting an estimate for a back yard fence!! Naturally it's for ME!!!

I hop ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Monday mom and dad are getting an estimate for a back yard fence!! Naturally it's for ME!!!

I hope I get one!! I do I do!!! My neighbor and bestie, Buster, (not on Dogster) has a fence... HOWEVER he doesn't like going outside!! I KNOW RIGHT?!?! He's a strange puppy but he's cool!!! He's actually 3 or so, but the previous owners must not have brought him out much as he 1) Gets car sick 2) Doesn't like outdoors 3) Doesn't like many toys 4) Often goes in his crate for "fun".

MY MY! He and I should swap places BOL!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A bit tight!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/698287</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Nov 2010 17:48:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>WOOF! My collar is as big as it'll get! That means I'm moving up to a LARGE size!! Mom can't believe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF! My collar is as big as it'll get! That means I'm moving up to a LARGE size!! Mom can't believe my neck grew 3 inches in a month! I'm a big growing puppy!!!

Mom decided to change my birthday... You see, I've been in my furevver home for a month and a day!! And exactly a month ago, my Vet said I was at least 6-7 months, prob 6.5...

So mom has to agree so my birthday is now in March, not April like she originally thought.

Doesn't matter as I'm one happy puppy!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gaining weight!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/698000</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Nov 2010 14:15:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>So today I went to the V-E-T to get my last puppy booster and learned I went from 19.6 pounds to 26. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So today I went to the V-E-T to get my last puppy booster and learned I went from 19.6 pounds to 26.6!!! WOW!! That SHOULD teach the ugly doggies that I am the BOSS :) But it doesn't... Fido still swats at me but my brother Boogers plays with me a bit now :) 

Our vet said there's a new test that mom and dad want to do soon that will narrow down 4 breeds based on my blood! I'm not sure what I am, but this test would find out the 4 top breeds my blood resembles.  Nifty!!

Halloween was fun and I got to meet a bunch of lil' kids! They all said I was "cute" :D]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My duckie is dead!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/697355</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:44:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>It doesn't squeak!! Mom took the stuffing out as I bit a big hole in it and then had the audacity to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It doesn't squeak!! Mom took the stuffing out as I bit a big hole in it and then had the audacity to pull the stuffing out!

Sure, I have a few of those toys that don't have stuffing in them, but but!! I LOVED MY DUCKY!

I did hear that mom felt bad and is going to buy me a new one :) hehe]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>&quot;No&quot;</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/696432</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:25:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>What?! What's NO mean other than NO?! I keep hearing it when I try and chase the cats.  I don't chas ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What?! What's NO mean other than NO?! I keep hearing it when I try and chase the cats.  I don't chase Fido though 'cause he tried smacking me! YES I KNOW RIGHT?!

Porkers tries to smack me but I think he's still stunned by my beauty!

Grandpaw seems nice but he says "NO" a lot as he'll be training me.  Hmph.  Do I have to do everything myself?! I  mean, this is MY house and MY rules, not HIS!!

Woooooooooooof!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Welcome Home Gifties!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/695669</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:39:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/695669</guid>
		<description>OMD!! Guess what came for ME?!?! A pawkage!! My brothers are besties with Auntie Barbi and family.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMD!! Guess what came for ME?!?! A pawkage!! My brothers are besties with Auntie Barbi and family.  While they don't have dogs, they have handsome furrry cats! They sent me a gift bag!! YES ME!

Inside was a welcome home card which mom said I could NOT chew (I tried!!), I got this gourmet dog lolli that had a brown bone on it.  BOY was that good! I ate that in 10 minutes!  I also got this kick tail orange witch dog toy that has a nifty broom on it.  Wow, I loveeeeeeeeee toys!

Thank you so much guys!! I love everything and gotta go and play with my new toys!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FUN day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/695307</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:21:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>OMD!! Yesterday was a blast!! Our neighbors invited us over for smoked ribs! And this family has a d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMD!! Yesterday was a blast!! Our neighbors invited us over for smoked ribs! And this family has a dog named Buster! Buster is the dog mom dog sat when we first moved.  They have a fenced in yard and it was so much fun to run around and PLAY with another dog! My siblings don't like to play much 'cause I can get sorta klumsy and my paws are big and heavy!

Buster is my new bestest!

AND later that night, we met our future new neighbors across from us! They have a BIG girl doggie.  I forgot her name but she was so sweet!

There are 4 houses being built on our street and after they are done by February 2011, our street will be completed.  

I'm excited 'cause I have friends!

BTW? Ribs are YUMMERS! I got a few nibbles :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My bad...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/695013</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:26:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>So I licked my ouchie and now I gotta wear my cone longer!! My pawrents take it off so I can eat eas ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I licked my ouchie and now I gotta wear my cone longer!! My pawrents take it off so I can eat easier and mom told dad, "WATCH" and he took his eyes off of me for a few minutes.

My bad!

After seeing the vet and getting Clavimox tablets, we went to PetSmart.  I had fun there and got my name tag, toys, and treats!!! Then mom sat in the car with me while dad picked up Tiskers' meds at Target.  Then we went to lunch at 5 guys! I got a lil'  nibble of mom's cheese burger! THEN we went for a good mile or two walk! Oh it's HOT out but I had fun!

Boogie and my brothers are JEALOUS :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My spiffy page and NO MORE Elizabethen Collar!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/694731</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Oct 2010 14:57:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/694731</guid>
		<description>WOOF! Check out my pawsome page! And it's made by a... CAT!!! YES!! I know!! Ms. Pansy, who's my bro ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOOF! Check out my pawsome page! And it's made by a... CAT!!! YES!! I know!! Ms. Pansy, who's my brother Boogers' bestie made it! I loves!! I loves my ducky too! Thank you Pansy!!

My Elizabethan Collar is OFF fur good! Why? So I had to get a larger one yesterday.  Took mom 20 minutes to get me INTO the car (I'm not used to the stairs and she CAN'T lift me up, especially with my ouchies).  Well I went from a 15 cm to a 20 cm collar.  It was longer so I wasn't licking my ouchies.

Today mom saw mid afternoon that I had my bottom jaw stuck as the collar was IN my jaw area! Sorta like if you had a collar stuck in your back teeth.  Mom cut the collar off STAT! I'm freeeeeeeeee!

She emailed grandpaw the pics and he said I'll be ok even though it came off 3 days earlier than planned.  Mom's dog as a kid, Benji, never had a collar! Lucky dog!

I almost sat by Boogie but I almost sat ON him too, so he moved.  Close huh? Porkers smacked me again but I didn't mind.  Tiski still hisses every once in a while and the other 3 come down only when I'm in my crate at bedtime... Hmph!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dang this Elizabethan collar!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/694528</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 8 Oct 2010 06:58:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Grrrrrr it restricts me from itching my ITCHES!!! Mom and dad can't help but laugh when I scratch an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Grrrrrr it restricts me from itching my ITCHES!!! Mom and dad can't help but laugh when I scratch and don't manage to FIX the itch.  I gotta wear this for a WEEK!

So far, things are going well here.  I don't think the cats wanna play with me? :(  Boogie, Tiskers and Porkers seem ok, but the others don't come down much...

I would join them upstairs but I can't figure out the stairs well, especially with this CONE!!

Hmph...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm fixed!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/694136</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Oct 2010 14:37:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Although I wasn't broken!! Now I have to wear this awful cone around my cute head!

I keep running ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Although I wasn't broken!! Now I have to wear this awful cone around my cute head!

I keep running into things! It's a good thing I haven't attempted the stairs since being adopted this week because I can't seem to walk well!

I'm all ID chipped too!

Man, what a tiring day! First no food since last night (had to fast) and now this!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh noes!!! FIXED?!?!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/693971</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Oct 2010 11:20:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>So mom brought me to our vet to get my physical, ears cleaned, rabies shot, something up my nose, fl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom brought me to our vet to get my physical, ears cleaned, rabies shot, something up my nose, flee medicine for each month, and a monthly heart worm tablet.  Everyone said I was "cyuttttttttte"

While there my vet said I'm actually OLDER than thought! Mom was told 3 months but the vet said I'm actually 6 months, maybe 7 but for sure 6!!

That means... I'm getting FIXED tomorrow and have to wear a CONE around my cute face?!?! Oh dear... A lot of changes!

Last night I also made a potty oopsie!! Mom was a bit mad as it was on our indoor door mat, but she dabbed it with a towel and used that "nature's miracle" or what ever to eliminate the smell.  It worked!  Mom was trying to get the leash on me but I was busy running around chasing Boogers.  My bad!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>First day home!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1157400/diary/What_im_not_a_cat/693846</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Oct 2010 12:59:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Ethan ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Oh my!!! I'm home!! I have had a LONG day as my foster mom drove me to VA from NC!!

I'm from the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh my!!! I'm home!! I have had a LONG day as my foster mom drove me to VA from NC!!

I'm from the organization, "Operation Paws for Homes" and me and my brother were up for adoption! Mom and dad had originally wanted to view my brother, who's also a Lab/Collie Mix, but he's a bit more rambunctious and larger AND has more Collie in him than me.

I'm the lucky one as I'm very mellow and a love bug like my brother Tiskers!

Oh yes... I have met all 6 of my cat BROTHERS! I don't know that they're cats and I actually like them! This one guy, PorkChop DID smack me and I just stared at him like, "WHAT?!?!"

I'm loving these cats and I hope they give me a chance!!

On the drive home, I slept next to mom while dad drove.  My pawrents were amazed at how well I took to them, and how much I already love them :) Weeeeeeeeee and I have a big yard to play in!!! I love it!]]></content:encoded>
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