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<title>Life of the Turner Dog</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Turner - Gone Too Soon</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Turner - Gone Too Soon &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 04:35:12 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>A million miles away :(</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:08:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Two years ago today we got the word.  You were filled with cancer and that you were suffering.  Me a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Two years ago today we got the word.  You were filled with cancer and that you were suffering.  Me and dad were in total shock.  There was no way you deserved to suffer.  To be in any kind of pain.  I told Dr. Mount that you should be put to sleep.  But I told her something I will regret for the rest of my life.  That I couldn't be there.  I love you so much and you were too young to let go in my mind.  I couldn't do it, couldn't see the light leave you.  And I live with this regret forever.  It kills me to this day - the shame that I have.  You were held by the girls at the office when you passed.  They loved you and you adored them.  My life will never be the same since you.  I didn't eat for 3 days, had no feelings, felt that I couldn't breathe.  You went everywhere with me, people who were afraid of pitbulls met you and said what a sweet dog. How loving!  You were made me a better person.  Dad didn't know what to do either.  He dove back into work.  Me I just sat and cried with emptiness.  Darcy was lost, so quiet, she knew.  She had lost other friends while in rescue.  They died right in front of her.  She knew the loss as well.  Then it happened. The reflection, the realization that you had been wronged.  I got pissed.  So angry when I looked back - hind sight is 20/20.  I pulled out your folder, Lord knows I keep everything.  And I started to see where things went wrong.  I was pissed.  I was focused, something could've been done so you didn't suffer.  It all started with the first surgery.  He was wrong!  He had wronged others, there were loads of people who had been through the same thing, and I said enough.  When the investigators left, shaking their heads in disbelief I felt like I could start to breathe.  He would be held accountable, someone listened and agreed, where it all started - was handled wrong.  And so your case was opened.  We're still pending - almost 2 years later, but pending is a good thing when it comes to the court.  I know one day I'll get a call from the prosecutor to report before the judge/committee/whatever.  And I will be there, pictures and files in hand.  And I hope to look him in the eye and say - you never gave me an option and Turner suffered.  I'm so sorry that you did suffer, it wasn't right.  We've done so much for other dogs in our lives, yet you suffered.  You, my best friend, my road dog, my companion, my tell-all and you listened friend.  For that I am so sorry, for not being their for your last breath I'm so sorry.  Miss you... :(  Love you :(  Mom :(_ _ _]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Merry Christmas Mr. Man</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:29:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Miss you Turner.. Merry Christmas...

Love Mom ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Miss you Turner.. Merry Christmas...

Love Mom]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Photos for your Case</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:43:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is our 19th anniversary, your dad and me.  I was on the computer looking at my memory sticks f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is our 19th anniversary, your dad and me.  I was on the computer looking at my memory sticks for a picture of us to post on FB.  I found pictures from when you got home from your first surgery.  God they are horrible.  I called the prosecutors office to see if I could add the pictures as evidence to your case.  They said no problem.  Of course I printed them out and wrote the letter.  Dad is picking up an evelope tonight and I will send them certified tomorrow.  I'm so sorry you suffered because of that man.  

I came to work and a friend of mine was having their pup spayed tomorrow at the same vet.  Needless to say after your dad and I got done talking to her she called and had the appointment cancelled.  I told you I will do all I can to make sure he NEVER hurts another animal again.

Love you Turner.

Mom]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Memories :(</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:06:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Your grandpa came up to go hunting.  When he was coming out of the woods yesterday I was outside.  I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Your grandpa came up to go hunting.  When he was coming out of the woods yesterday I was outside.  I remembered the last time he was here to hunt.  You ran up the hill to greet him.  I have a picture on your page.  You made sure he made it down the hill safely.  I got in my truck and tried to look busy, I started to sob because at that moment I missed you so much it hurt!  Grandpa misses you to.  I took Grunt and Darcy to the kennel because after you left us grandpa doesn't like Grunt.  Which makes me sad also.  Wish you were here buddy I miss you so much...

I have a friend at work who rescued a female pitbull that was chained and never played with.  He needed a coat for her and I gave him your blue camo coat.  It fits her well and she's warm.  Thank you!

Love you Mr. Man....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Update on your case...</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:31:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Interesting, I called like I do occassionally with the licensing board in Harrisburg to do a follow- ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Interesting, I called like I do occassionally with the licensing board in Harrisburg to do a follow-up on your case.  I talked to a real nice man who asked me loads of verifying questions.  Once he was satisfied that I was the person who filed the case he asked how he could help me.  I told him that the case has been pending for over a year and I call occassionally to make sure the case is still active.  He stated to me, oh yes, your case is VERY active.  That in July there were several entries and that the case is still moving forward.  I was so glad to hear that news!  I told him that I was advised it may take 2 years to get the case to go to a hearing.  He said it's possible but there was alot of activity on our case.  I thanked him and he stated sorry for your loss...  that I didn't expect.  He said he had been through a similar situation and that he understood where I was coming from.  I told him my dog is dead, I'm mad and have plenty of time and patience to make sure this guy never does what he did again.  

And so, we still wait.... patiently.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Birthday Mr. Man - Wish You Were Here!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 21:16:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>You would've been 9 today.  You came to me without a birthday, so I gave you the same day as mine.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ You would've been 9 today.  You came to me without a birthday, so I gave you the same day as mine.  We were so connected that it felt like the right thing to do.  You've been gone 1 year 1 month and 10 day - it still sucks.  Bad. :(  I wish there was more I could've done for you but luck wasn't on my side.  I miss you Turner, had a cocktail and a toast to your birthday.  You were the one and only Turner in my life - Happy Birtday Turner, Love You... Mom...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Last night...</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:56:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was sleeping at grandma and grandpas.  When I thought I heard you lick.  That was your signal to m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was sleeping at grandma and grandpas.  When I thought I heard you lick.  That was your signal to me to lift the blanket so you could crawl under and curl.  When I realized you weren't there I was freaked out.  It was 4 am.  I paced the porches until I calmed down.  Missing you Mr. Man..

Mom...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>1 year after your gone...</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:33:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>One this day one year, 365 days ago, we made the toughest decision in our lives.  We had to let you  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ One this day one year, 365 days ago, we made the toughest decision in our lives.  We had to let you go, you were suffering and it wasn't fair to you.  Turner I miss you so much it hurts.  I still cry and wish I could have you with me.  It wasn't fair the way it all went down.  You were supposed to live until you were old.  I could handle that.  But 7?  No that wasn't fair at all.  I think about the last week we had with you.  After the 2nd surgery.  How I just knew it would be bad news.  And sure enough, when I came home from work there was Dad downstairs.  When I got home Grandma said it wasn't good news.  I went downstairs and all your dad said was, "why? why did you have to be right about this one."  I told in the morning when I left for work him that I just had a feeling that it was going to be bad.  I knew it, the last time I saw you, the light in your eyes was gone.  I knew it was over, but didn't want to believe it until I heard the biopsy results.  Cancer, nothing more can be done, loaded with masses,  the end result will be the same and worst off - suffering.   You did not deserve to be in any more pain.  You were my best friend, we spent so much time together while dad was at work.  We traveled from Florida and Texas to the north all the time.  You were the best road dog I ever knew.  I always felt safe with you beside me.  Dad knew it too, he didn't worry as long as I took you along.

Now I live with the guilt that you suffered.  That was why I couldn't hold you when you took your last breath.  For as long as I live I will regret that.  I was so shocked that I was really going to lose you forever that I just couldn't be there.  Your dad, having seen so much death inside the prison walls looked at me and cried, he couldn't handle anymore loss of life.  Especially yours.  After we gave permission to have you pts we cried for hours, days, months and yes a year.

I didn't eat for 3-4 days afterwards.  I was so numb.  I couldn't believe what happened.  How could you be gone.  The house was silent.  Darcy was like a lost ghost.  What was I going to do now?  Then I started to go through your file.  And I realized that you weren't give a fair chance.  I found a lump, had the other vet remove it.  He hurt you, and I swore he would never touch you again.  And he didn't.  He failed both you and me.  And I am making sure he never fails someone and their companion again.  I gathered your information like it was an investigation at work.  Got all of the paperwork, photos - evidence together and got pissed off.  If there is one thing about me, once I'm angry, not mad, angry, I do not quit.  Once I got your ashes back I started.  I filed a formal complaint with the licensing board.  It took quite some time, but 2 investigators came to the house to interview me and dad.  2 1/2 hours later they left, shaking their heads in disbelief.  Now there is a prosecutor assigned to your case.  I'm calling on Monday for my latest follow-up.  This person failed us and he will be held responsible.  When the investigator asked if I would come to Harrisburg for a hearing and I agreed he actually smiled.  Like they've been after this guy and nobody would go the distance.  I told the investigator that I'm patient, my dog is dead and I'm not going to rest until he is stopped.

My only saving grace is that I found Dr. Mount and her staff.  You loved them and they found the Turner-man's magic irresistable.  They were completely understanding about me and dad not being there for you at your last breath.  They were very honest with us from the beginning, never promising a miracle - yet they hoped as did us.  We just weren't lucky and loss you on April 15, 2011 - the worst day of our lives.  I waited until Midnight to write this as I will not be on-line during this day at all.  I don't want to read this and be reminded of my real feelings, for they hurt till this day like they did a year ago.

I miss you Turner, I think about all of the things we did together and smile.  But the loneliness can be overbearing sometimes.  We have Grunt now - he's nothing like you.  Which I guess is good, because there will never be another Turner.  He keeps me company and is learning to alert if something isn't right.  But it's not the same, it will never be the same and that sucks.

I'm going to sleep now. I finally stopped having bad dreams about you and just remember the good times we had.  I love you and miss you so much it hurts...

Hugs...

Mom]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>10 months yesterday.</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:55:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Not a good day when I think of you.  I cannot believe it's been 10 months.  I miss my boy.  Darcy is ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Not a good day when I think of you.  I cannot believe it's been 10 months.  I miss my boy.  Darcy is doing really well.  She actually let me rub her ears and rolled on her side...  I was thrilled.  Grunt passed his STAR classs.  He's doing really well and makes me laugh. 

10 months, 10 freakin months - just sucks Turner...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dog of the Day!!  Yippeee!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:12:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thanks Dogster for having me as Dog of the Day!!  I love Dogster and all of my friends here!  This i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks Dogster for having me as Dog of the Day!!  I love Dogster and all of my friends here!  This is the BEST place to laugh, cry and have an overall good time! 

Have a great day everyone!!! :):):)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Your case...</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:52:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Talked to the State Licensing about your case.  Your case was assigned to a prosecutor.  I'm hoping  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Talked to the State Licensing about your case.  Your case was assigned to a prosecutor.  I'm hoping that's good news.  I hope we go for a hearing.  I would love to look at him as his world crumbles just like ours did.

Miss you Turner, love you..

Mom]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy New Year Mr. Man</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Jan 2012 17:24:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I miss you terribly!  I'm glad 2011 is over, it sucked.  I lost more friends and friends dogs to can ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I miss you terribly!  I'm glad 2011 is over, it sucked.  I lost more friends and friends dogs to cancer, motorcycle accidents and heart issues.  It sucks - period.   Remember Mojo?  That's when I learned about reactive dog issues - he passed and then 6 months later his brother Max passed.  So sad... 

So for 2012 I hope that things get better.  I hope.  I hope that I go to the Licensing Board and my complaint against that mean ol vet gets found in our favor.  I hope that Grunt continues to learn and be a good boy.  I hope that Darcy continues to come out of her scarey world.  I hope that life gets just a little bit better...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Merry Christmas Turner - Miss You!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:47:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Miss you so much!  The house isn't the same - no presents for you to open.  You loved opening presen ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Miss you so much!  The house isn't the same - no presents for you to open.  You loved opening presents.  I put a tree up but that is pretty much it.  Just not in the spirit without you.  I'm ready to take it down now.  

You sent us Grunt and he's a good boy.  Thank you.  He sticks right by me when I'm home.  I'm using your Gentle Leader on him and hoping your spirit is still there to teach him.   

I'm sorry you had to suffer with cancer.  We never knew and I'll live with the memories of you crying in pain and being uncomfortable.  It haunts me to no end.  I'm so sorry. :(

I hope you're up there somewhere with the girls (we love and miss them also) but you were my special one, my once in a lifetime one.  We haven't had much snow this year.  You saw more snow that most dogs we know!  Darcy is doing good.  Grunt keeps her on her toes and they play and sleep together during the time I'm at work.  Grandpa met Grunt and was pretty rude to him and now Grunt doesn't trust him.  I wish grandpa would realize that Grunt is not you.  Grandpa loved you so much also.  He bought you a toy before you died and you never got it.  He still has it as far as I know.  So maybe you could send some magic down to grandpa for us?  Thanks bud.

Well Turner, I've got to get ready for work.  It takes my mind off of alot of things that make me sad right now.  There is no snow on the ground and it's cold, just not how it should be.  We love you Turner and miss you so much.  Merry Christmas!

Love to you my boy, 

Mom and Dad]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>8 Months</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:45:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>You've been gone, I still think of everything that happened.  I still cry when dad isn't around to s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ You've been gone, I still think of everything that happened.  I still cry when dad isn't around to see.  I still hurt thinking about you not being here.  It still sucks not holding, walking, talking, just being with you.  I wish we never moved here, would you still be with us if we stayed in Texas?  I'll never know...

Love you Turner,

Mom]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Investigators</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Nov 2011 16:35:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>State investigators came yesterday and talked to me and dad for almost 1 1/2 hours.  It was interest ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ State investigators came yesterday and talked to me and dad for almost 1 1/2 hours.  It was interesting to say the least.  They had lots of questions and me and dad and plenty of answers.  Now we wait, again.  They have to have their "expert" verify all of the information and then they will determine weather to pursue it further legally.  We have our fingers crossed.  I have to say I did pretty good, I only cried a few times.  The investigators were very patient with me and were also impressed with the information and evidence we had against the mean vet.  So, Turner, we are still trying to get justice for your undue suffering.  We love you and miss you terribly...

Mom and Dad]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Monday....</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:05:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The investigator will be out on Monday to gather/confirm the information and discuss our case.  No o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The investigator will be out on Monday to gather/confirm the information and discuss our case.  No other dog or owner should go through what we went through.  Hopefully we'll win our case...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Possible Closure Soon....</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Nov 2011 15:55:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Daddy called me at work tonight.  He said that there was a message on the answering machine.  It was ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Daddy called me at work tonight.  He said that there was a message on the answering machine.  It was the Investigator on your case.  I have to call him tommorrow to discuss the complaint against that mean vet.  Hopefully we can hold him accountable for you suffering with cancer the way you did.  My fingers are crossed that things will go our way.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Six Months...</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:58:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Six months ago your dad and I made the hardest decision ever, to let you go to heaven free of cancer ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Six months ago your dad and I made the hardest decision ever, to let you go to heaven free of cancer.  I still cry when I think of that horrible day.  But I know we made the right choice.  To let you suffer would've been wrong.  

I'm at Chincoteague today.  I needed a break and a breather.  Aunt Jackie and I are here at a house we rented.  It's beautiful.  We got to the beach just after sunset.  

Aunt Jackie brought Buster's ashes and will release them to the winds this week.  I can't do that.  I can't part with you, she's so brave to set her boy totally free.  I was stunned when she told me she had Buster Boy with her.  I understand the need to free...

You're case is still under investigation with the State Licensing Board.  I will not sleep until that man is held accountable for all of the pain he caused you, me and your dad.  

I'm going for sunrise tommorrow, time to yell at God for taking you away from me too soon.  Maybe one day I'll forgive him, not now though.  We had things to do for the next several years and he robbed me of that so I'm a little pissed.   You had to leave too soon.  Maybe that's selfish of me, but it's how I feel.  When I say you were my best friend you know what I mean.  

I love you Turner, my Mr. Man, my best friend, and miss you so much.  

Love,

Mom

We have a new guy in the house, his name is Grunt.  He is no substitute for you, no dog could ever replace you.  But he is a good boy.  He is so quiet and calm for a pitbull.  I believe people when they say you sent him to us.  He is Baby, Boomer and you wrapped up in one!  When he gets the zoomies he reminds me of you so much.  He's brought sun back into our dreary existance and is healing your family.  Needless to say he has a big job ahead of him.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Missing You Tonight</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/741152</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:28:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Just am, it sucks.  I would give anything, anything to have you with me again.... ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just am, it sucks.  I would give anything, anything to have you with me again....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Read This and Thought of You Turner</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/740463</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 02:03:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Should You Go First
Should you go first and I remain
to walk the road alone,
I'll live in memorie ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Should You Go First
Should you go first and I remain
to walk the road alone,
I'll live in memories garden dear,
with happy days we've known.

In spring I'll wait for roses red,
when faded, the lilacs blue.
In early fall when brown leaves fall,
I'll catch a glimpse of you.

Should you go first and I remain,
for battle to be fought.
Each thing you've touched along the way
will be a hallowed spot.

I'll hear your voice, I'll see your smile,
though blindly I may grope,
The memory of your helping hand
will buoy me on with hope.

Should you go first and I remain,
one thing I'll have you do:
Walk slowly down that long long path,
for soon I'll follow you.

I want to know each step you take,
so I may take the same.
For someday down that lonely road
you'll hear me call your name.

~by Albert Kennedy "Rosey" Rowsell~]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>5 months ago today you left us...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/738789</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:01:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Not because we wanted you to, but because you were suffering and it wasn't fair to you.  There is su ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Not because we wanted you to, but because you were suffering and it wasn't fair to you.  There is such a big hole in our lives without you.  But we know that you are not in pain.  

We love you so much and miss you even more!

Mom and Dad]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>3 months ago today...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/728545</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:29:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We let you go to heaven free of pain and discomfort.  No more suffering.  I miss you so much.  I sti ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We let you go to heaven free of pain and discomfort.  No more suffering.  I miss you so much.  I still cry everyday and everytime I think of you.  It's just so damn unfair!  There is no joy in my life and I hate it.  I miss you bahba and wish you were still here...

Thinking of you...

Lya]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tattoo</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/726988</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:47:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So I got Turners name and dates tattooed on below his portrait.  On the way over to the tattoo shop  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I got Turners name and dates tattooed on below his portrait.  On the way over to the tattoo shop I realized that I wanted to add a dragonfly to the design.  Since Turner has passed there has been a dragonfly that will come around when I talk to him.  Very cool looking has black and white stripes.  So I got to the shop and we got online to fine the right one.  Shazaam!!  Found it!  After all was done I was heading home and thinking about the dragonfly and Turner.  I parked at the house go to walk into the house and next to the door is the same dragonfly!  Swear to God!  I went in to get my camera because I know nobody will believe me and just think I'm nuts.  Well of course I couldn't get the darn thing to sit still to take a picture.  Then I realized I was crying.  I didn't even feel the tears.  But I felt like my boy was there - again!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Birthday Turner - Miss You!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/726476</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 03:54:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When I picked you up from the shelter you had no birthday.  So I shared mine with you.  June 25th.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When I picked you up from the shelter you had no birthday.  So I shared mine with you.  June 25th.  Happy Birthday Mr. Man.  You've been gone for 2 months 10 days and I miss you so much.  There is such a big hole in my heart.  I still cry everyday because I miss you.  I miss your energy and your smile.  I miss my Turner hugs when I get home from work.  I wonder if I'll ever feel good again.  

I took the day off of work to try and have a happy birthday, but just feel so sad. I wonder if the sun will ever shine again in my world.  

Happy Birthday Turner - I Miss You!

Mom]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>You are home...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/722014</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 May 2011 13:41:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>One month and one day after we let you go to heaven you are home.  Dad and I picked up your remains  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ One month and one day after we let you go to heaven you are home.  Dad and I picked up your remains and paid the final bill.  The final bill...

Dad and I went to Chincoteague for the week.  Darcy went to the kennel to play - she was so happy to see the other dogs - the kennel was full of new friends for her to play with.  Her tail was going like crazy.

Every morning I got up before dawn and went to Assateague to watch the sunrise and talk to God.  I spoke my peace, cussed and yelled and let it all out.  I told got that he robbed me of time with you, that you were my joy and it wasn't fair that you were taken from us.  I found this huge piece of driftwood about 3 miles up the beach.  It was turned on end and looked like a tree.  Only it was covered with shells.  It was so beautiful.  I found a conch shell and whispered my love to you in it and set it on the tree.  When we left Friday it was still there along with other shells and dreams...  I took dad out to show him and he though it was beautiful as well.  

Now we have your remains here, you have a beautiful urn and we have lockets with your ashes in every vehicle and one around my neck.  You are with us again.  Forever...

I still cry but only because I miss you so... I still can't fall asleep and look forward to daylight so I don't have to try...  I know this will all pass one day and that life goes on but for now I still look for you...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So Sad... :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/721406</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 May 2011 12:42:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Friday was three weeks that you left us.  I'm still crying and don't know if I'll ever stop.  When I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Friday was three weeks that you left us.  I'm still crying and don't know if I'll ever stop.  When I sleep I have dreams with you and wake up to find you not there.  I don't hear you sleeping on the sofa or next to me.  For the first time in a long, long time I'm scared.  If anyone or anything make a sound at night you let me know.  Now I lock the doors and wake at any sound...  

I've taken Darcy to grandma and grandpa's, it was so hard without you there.  No walks along Penns Creek, no frisbee playing, no watching you watch/chase the squirrels at the bird feeders... I've never been so sad, I just miss you so much.  I don't regret putting you to sleep, when Dr. Mount said that you were suffering I knew it was the right thing to do.  You didn't deserve to be in pain at all.  You were innocent in the whole situation.

I'm so angry, I'm waiting for your remains to come back and pay the final bill.  I'm getting a copy of your file from Dr. Mount and filing against Dr. MacNeil for not completing the requested biopsy in December.  He robbed me of my time with you, so I feel that he should be reprimanded or something.  Had he done the biopsy like I asked maybe we could've had some heads up and tried to help you.  Instead he said everything was alright and now you're gone...  I just want to file with the State Boards and get it all off of my chest.  Maybe I'll feel better.

I sent some of your new toys and stuff to Southpaws Express.  Darcy doesn't play with them, but I kept a few just in case.  I'm slowly putting your stuff away.  The worst was putting your camo coats, frisbee and leads away.  I cried so hard it hurts.

I don't know what to do about Darcy.  She's coming around more.  She really has no choice - she's lonely as well.  She did good at grandma and granpas.  She enjoyed the quiet driveway and watching the birds/squirrels at the bird feeder.  When someone came in she tried to disappear through the floor.   We're changing shifts on June 18th and I don't want her to be alone.  Dad and I may decided to get her a friend, but I'm so scared.  Scared that if we bring another dog in the house that he/she will get sick and we'll lose another dog.  I know I'll never be able to replace you, I wouldn't even try.  But it doesn't seem fair to Darcy either.  So what do I do?  Dad is concerned also.  He's seen more than his share of sadness in his world and doesn't know what to say or do with me sometimes.  I thought I was crazy for all of the crying I've been doing and checked out a Pet Grieving site and found out I'm alright.  Turner, you and I spent so much time together in Florida by ourselves before we moved to Texas.  Then in Texas when dad was working all of the time and we walked, drove all over creation.  Our travels from Texas to Central Pennsylvania to help grandma and grandpa and all of the stops in between.

I never realized how many people you affected.  People I forgot you met ask about you and when I tell them that you had cancer and we had you put to sleep they were all sad with us.  You changed alot of peoples perspective about Pitbulls!  Even conviced a few to foster them and realize what love bugs they are!  I still have my sticker on the truck that says, My Best Friend is a Pitbull"  It's true, I would tell you every day that your my best friend and I meant it.

Darcy is going to the kennel in a hour for the week.  She needs to go play and have some fun.  Me and dad are heading to Chincoteague Island, VA.  I need some sand between my toes, a quiet sand dune to sit on and have a good cry with dad.  I'm hoping that the sun and sea air will cheer me up some.

I love you Turner Man and miss you..

Mom]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good Bye My Love</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/719062</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:44:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's been 2 days since you left us and all is not well.  We never saw this coming and cannot believe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been 2 days since you left us and all is not well.  We never saw this coming and cannot believe you are no longer here.  The house seems so big and so quiet.  We sleep with the tv on because we're waiting for you to jump in the bed and you're not there.  We're listening for the doggie door and you don't come through.  We're anticipating the sound of paws in the hallway and silence.  Nothing but silence.

We feel robbbed - you were only 7 1/2 years old - it's just not fair!  The house has lost it's glow...  time moves slowly now...  you're gone...

Karl and I cannot stop crying... we look at each other and say why?  Why now??  Our only saving grace is that you were in the best of care at Haskell Valley Vet.  Dr. Mount and all of the staff loved you at the end of the week.  They called you a love-bug.  They said your smile was infectious and your tail non-stop.  I never saw you enjoy a vet's office so much.  For that we are greatful - they sent you to heavens arms with love.  When we saw you on our last visit you gave us kisses and hugs and beat our legs with your tail.  You seemed at peace.  When the results came in that it was so aggressive and spreading like wildfire we knew we could not let you suffer - you didn't deserve to be in pain.  So we sent you free to heaven, wait for us Turner we'll be looking for you when it's our turn.  Until then run, play, pee and poop everywhere you deserve it...

We love you Turner, our Mr. Man and as I always said - you're my best friend - forever...

Lya and Karl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's over...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/718808</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:42:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We got the pathology report the masses that were removed were loaded with lymphoma and it was a very ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We got the pathology report the masses that were removed were loaded with lymphoma and it was a very aggressive cancer.  We had Turner PTS tonight and our hearts are broken.  He was having a good day and the sun is shining so we decided it was the best choice to let him go now before the cancer ravished him and brought him more pain.

He was my heart and soul dog, I feel like I too am dying...  Thank you all for all of your thoughts and prayers they are so appreciated.

Until I can type again.

I love you Turner thank you for almost 8 amazing years together.  Lord knows we had a wild journey...  

All of our love,
Lya and Karl]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Update..</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/718749</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:33:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The steroids are helping and the mass appears to be getting smaller by 15% according to the vet.  We ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The steroids are helping and the mass appears to be getting smaller by 15% according to the vet.  We went to see Turner last night and he greeted us with loads of kisses and tail whips.  Definately a good sign.  He still has trouble peeing and has diarrea and is straining while eliminating.  BUT we're praying for the best.  We left Turner at the vet because he's still not eating.  Hubby gave them the tricks to make him eat so we'll see.  The vet called the lab and put an urgent on his biopsies.  We should have the pathology report this morning, once again praying for the best.  The vet is hopeful because of the response to Pred, stating that the mass reduced about 15%.  

The vets office is falling in love with my Turner.  He's winning their hearts as only he can and everyone is pulling for him.  I've made alot of promises with God and intend on keeping them...  Just let him pull through this...please...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Update</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/718541</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:00:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to visit Turner last night and he tried to pee, got a little spritz and then nothing.  He also  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to visit Turner last night and he tried to pee, got a little spritz and then nothing.  He also had some diarrea.  Then he started to cry and I started to cry so we had to leave.

This morning I spoke to the vet and she stated that his swelling had gone down and he was peeing and pretty chipper.  BUT she did a rectal on him and found a large mass.  He was having a hard time pooping and in pain.  She's going to start him on some steriods and see if that'll help.  If not decisions need to be made.  Which means I'm going to lose my best friend.  All I can say is this sucks.  I can't stop crying...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>On another note - Hubby did a wonderful thing...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/718451</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:37:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hubby and I have been together for 20 years and he's had to deal with me and dogs for all of them. Y ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hubby and I have been together for 20 years and he's had to deal with me and dogs for all of them. Yesterday he took Turner to the vet for an emergency. While outside trying to let Turner pee a guy pulled up in a Cadillac got out in his business suit and had a young male Airedale Terrier he was dropping off for neutering. Hubby said the guy wouldn't walk on the grass and the kept jerking the lead and snapping the dog back. All the while telling it to hurry up... Well hubby got inside and the man came in shortly after. The guy sat down on a bench and was using the lead to "whip" the dog to sit... Hubby just about lost it! Told the guy - if you hit that dog one more time I'm gonna hit you. The guy looked at my husband (6'1" and 260 pounds) and said he won't sit. Hubby said you don't have to yell and you don't have to hit - watch and looked a Turner and said calmly Turner sit. Of course he did!  Then he said what is your dogs name. The man told him, hubby said the dogs name and sit and son-of-a-gun the dog sat. Hubby just smiled and said, "see be nice to them and they'll be nice to you." Then they called Turner to the back. I'm so proud of hubby!!  

Click treat!! Good hubby!! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Update..</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/718450</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:35:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The vet believes the whole problem is from the swelling of his right leg. They put a compression ban ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The vet believes the whole problem is from the swelling of his right leg. They put a compression bandage on and another cath this morning. By the way - he stood still for the cath. Even the vet said what a trooper!!  No infection - blood work is still as it was pre-op. Before I hung up the tech advised the vet that Turner had just peed on his own!!!  They gave him lasix and want to keep him another night for observation. 

I give the vet so much credit - she reiterated that this was a major surgery and we're far from out of the woods.  But since his bloodwork was clear and she didn't feel the abdominal mass taht the other vet felt (she believes it was fluid) that these are all good signs.  Hubby and I are going for a visit after work - take him for a little walk about and get a few (ok a bunch) of hugs.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another long night...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/718429</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:59:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>They kept Turner last night.  I called the vet yesterday afternoon and the tech said she took him fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ They kept Turner last night.  I called the vet yesterday afternoon and the tech said she took him for a walk and he pooped once and tried to pee several times with no luck.  The vet told me that she was going into surgery and when she got done she would get a crew together and cath him.

She called me later and told me that they did cath him and got his bladder empty and he pooped once again.  He did vomit once and she gave him his meds through injections.  She didn't want to give him steriods until they found the problem with the peeing.  She also stated that she felt what could be another mass in his abdomen area and was concerned.  Turner was comfortable and being a good boy and she was saying how wonderful he was overall.

This morning Turner's regular vet and the lead vet will be in.  I'm going to call around 11 am for an update.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Update...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/718336</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:30:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hubby got him in as they were unlocking the doors.  They took him right in.  They're keeping him and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hubby got him in as they were unlocking the doors.  They took him right in.  They're keeping him and may have him overnight - don't know yet.  Hubby tried to let him pee before he left and his belly filled up with fluid and a fold of skin got caught in his penis sheath.  Hubby managed to get it out and broke the sound barrier getting him to the vet.

Turner's in good hands, the vets at this clinic are the best in the area and we have full confidence in them.  

The techs are going to walk him and see if he can pee, if not they'll cath him to relieve the pressure and start from scratch...

We'll keep you posted...

Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers...  we need them.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Getting worse..</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/718327</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:00:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>He ate 2 bites of wet food last night.  Peed and pooped.  Woke up at 4 this morning and tried to pee ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ He ate 2 bites of wet food last night.  Peed and pooped.  Woke up at 4 this morning and tried to pee, couldn't.  So hubby is taking him to the vet as I type this.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh No!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/718229</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:04:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom called, Turner woke up and the drain tube was folded at the end and stuck to the inside of his l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom called, Turner woke up and the drain tube was folded at the end and stuck to the inside of his leg.  She used some warm compressess to get it to unstick and it popped out of the hole!  So after a phone call to the e-vet on call we've got to keep warm compresses on it to keep the hole open and get him to the vet first thing in the morning.  Hubby will take him while I go to work.  

This is slowly becoming a nightmare...  Oh yea, he hasn't eaten since yesterday afternoon and is refusing food so far.  Time for a trip back to the vets....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Come on buddy - feel better..</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/718198</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:05:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Another long night!  Got home yesterday and took of the Bite-Not collar.  Turner did his business ou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Another long night!  Got home yesterday and took of the Bite-Not collar.  Turner did his business out front on lead.  We got back into the house and he was shaking like crazy.  His drain is dripping pretty steadily which I know is good.  But he doesn't understand it and is freaked out.   How do you explain to a dog that it'll be alright!?  He refused to eat his dinner last night but got ate a few treats.  We iced his right leg most of the evening - it is so swollen it hurts to look at it.

We woke up at 1 am and I took him outside.  He peed 2x's.  I put his Bite-Not collar on and he laid down on one of the pillows in the living room.  I was so exhausted I fell right to sleep.  When the alarm went off he was laying on the same pillow facing a different direction.  Took his collar off and tried to coax him to eat.  Mixed some chicken, chicken broth with his food.  No luck.  He did manage to take his meds with cheese.  I iced his leg again and he just laid there.  I'm hoping it was too early to eat and when he wakes up later he will eat for my mom.  If he doesn't that's 24 hours with no food when I get home and he'll have to go to the e-vet.  He's such a good dog and doesn't deserve to be uncomfortable... :(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What a long night...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/718089</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Apr 2011 04:25:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We had a good day yesterday.  Turner took his pills and slept the majority of the day.  Went to the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We had a good day yesterday.  Turner took his pills and slept the majority of the day.  Went to the bathroom - no problem.  Ate his meals no problem.  Then the evening came and he freaked out.  He's swollen real bad on his right leg and a little bit on his left.  He's so sore from standing that his legs are hurting.  When I massage his legs it's like crackle paper... from the air and fluid.  You can feel it bubbling in there and it's freaking him out.  Last night it got bad.  He wouldn't lay down and was pacing the house.  I put on his Bite-Not collar and he became more nervous.  Not a good sign...  Gave him more massage with the collar on until he settled down.  He finally fell asleep (from exhaustion).  

I got up for work this morning at 4:30 am exhausted.  Took of his Bite-not collar and took him out for a pee.  Luckily he ate breakfast and took all of his pills without a problem.  Put the Bite-not collar back on and gave mom my blessings for the day.  I feel so bad for him and hope he gets better.  His drain is working like a champ, I've washed every sheet, pillow cover, comforter and towel at least once so far.  I don't care about that, actually I was prepared for it and it's working out fine with the linen rotation.  

I pray he has a better day/night today..]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Post - Op</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/717946</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Apr 2011 18:07:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Picked Turner up this afternoon - he had the cone of shame on but was all wiggly!  The vet brought h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Picked Turner up this afternoon - he had the cone of shame on but was all wiggly!  The vet brought him out and said he must remain calm and gave me that LOOK..  So I knelt down and said Hey Bud settle down.  Which he did immediately!  Told hubby - take him outside to smell/pee and I'll be out.

I asked the vet how big the mass was and she put up both hands like they were holding tennis balls.  "About this big".  She was so shocked!  She had to lower his penis to remove the entire mass.  Once again, shaking her head.  She stated that there was a blood supply as big as a pencil to it, which she cauterized as well as several nerves.  She stated that she looked the nerves up to make sure they weren't major ones and didn't find a name for them.  She was very concerned about the whole procedure and ensured me that he was definately not as uncomfortable now.  That was good!  He's got a drain and some pretty heavy drugs.  He's on narcotics for 10 days to keep him calm.  His entire right leg is swollen, The right side of his penis is swollen and has a drain in the far groin area - 3 suture areas total.  He's been sleeping without any collar on because I'm home and can make sure he doesn't touch anything.  When we go to bed tonight I'll put on the cone of shame just to be safe.  

He gets the drain removed on Tuesday night, sutures the following Wednesday morning.  He must stay calm for at least 2 weeks - thanks to the help of the narcotics I think we may be able to accomplish that.  His drugs are as follows: Antibiotics Clavamox abd Baytril  Pain: Rimadyl and Tramdol.

Karl drove us home, I sat in the back with Turner on lead.  I had a flannel quilt for him to lay on.  Which he pretty much passed out on because it was something soft.  The hour drive back wasn't too bad.  We got to the house and Darcy went crazy!!  She wanted him to play so bad.  But settled down withing a few minutes - realizing that he wasn't feeling well.  She started to whine and wouldn't leave his side for a while.  When she realized he's home and everything is alright she ssettled down and came over for some strokes of reassurance.  He drank a whole bowl of water and just stood there dazed, then drank another 1/2 bowl of water.  Good news is he ate, peed and pooped.  We all know that intake and output is the key of life in the dog world.  

So we're not out of the woods yet but we're on a good path for recovery.  I took of work tomorrow.  That way mom can figure out his signs for going to the bathroom and such.  I'm so relieved she's here.  Mom's in her 70's and can't lift, push or pull but she can open and close a door.

More updates to follow...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom has a message for everyone...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/717895</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Apr 2011 05:36:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone it's Lya (lea) Turner's mom.  I just wanted to say thank you all for your thoughts and p ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone it's Lya (lea) Turner's mom.  I just wanted to say thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.  It means so much to have someplace I can go and write my thoughts and views and not be looked at like I'm this crazy dog lady! :)  I've met so many amazing people on Dogster and have had some of the most intense conversations about a wide variety of dog stories, issues and laughs and really do enjoy every minute of it.  

When the vet said this was serious and that she hadn't seen anything like it before we all got a little worried.  Not at her abilities - she is an amazing person and we are truly blessed to have found her after the last vet basically butchered Turner.  But that Turner will be in alot of pain and have a long recovery.  But I keep thinking he's in the best of care medically and at home so he'll be alright.  

Anyway, as I babble, thank you all once again for your thoughts and prayers.  We do appreciate all of you!  Have a wonderful day and give all of your pups a hug from us!

Lya and Karl (aka mom and dad)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Update on Turner's Surgery</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Apr 2011 19:46:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well we got there on time and the vet told me her game plan.  Knock him out, blood work, x-rays and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well we got there on time and the vet told me her game plan.  Knock him out, blood work, x-rays and then she'll call me.  Well that got delayed until 3pm, they had an emergency.  Well She called me back at 4pm and said he was just x-rayed and the mass in the groin is definitely not a hernia and wanted permission to go in for an exploration of the area.  She also stated that he was extremely uncomfortable when I left, he couldn't lay down in the cage at all.  The anesthesia took forever and they were closely monitoring him.  Well I called back at 5:30 and she was just putting in the last suture and they asked if I could hold on for a moment.  Once the vet got on she was extremely concerned.  She stated that the mass was serious and very involved.  She had to cauterize blood vessels and nerves to remove it.  She used dissolvable sutures in the groin area but there is a drain tube that'll have to be removed in a couple of days.  The front area (where he had surgery in December) she removed both nodules sending one off for biopsy and used regular sutures in that area.  

Before she picked up the phone to talk to me she sliced open the groin area mass.  She said it appears to be lymph node material but upon slicing it she smelled dead/dying material.  She stated that Turner will be in alot of pain and that the vet techs were applying ice packs to the area all night.  He's coming home tommorrow afternoon with 2 anti-biotics, Rimidyl and pain medication.  With strict orders to say calm and quiet.  Luckily our house is very quiet and calm.  

My mom and dad arrived in the snow storm to help.  Dad is heading back home tomorrow and mom's job will be to open the door for Turner so he can relieve himself in the yard.  He won't be able to use the doggie door for quite some time.  

And through it all is Darcy, sitting at home wondering where her friend is.  She knows he left and wasn't feeling well.  When we got home I went downstairs to turn on lights for my dad (we have an apt in the basement).  Turns out Darcy had her first accident ever since being here.  It's our fault - we closed the doggie door and were gone way too long.  When she was in TX she had a pitbull friend who collapsed and died in front of her and she became depressed for a long time.  I wish they could speak to us and us to them so they could understand that everything will be alright.

I looked at the crate door that Turner tried to jump over and realized how strong of an impact it was.  He bent the wire that you use to open/close for the crate - so when he landed on the door and flipped the crate the wire went right into his groin the whole way down to the ground.  Ouch!  One thing I will mention that is amazing - not once has he cried in pain or wimpered.  He's grunted a few times while trying to lay down but that is it.  He is so strong in spirit I just admire him so..

Well it's getting late - it'll be a sleepless night, the balance is off.   Gonna be a long day tomorrow.  We'll keep everyone posted.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Surgery tommorrow... :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/717673</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Apr 2011 09:29:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I go in for surgery at 9:20 tommorrow morning.  Say a prayer for me and keep me in good thoughts.  M ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I go in for surgery at 9:20 tommorrow morning.  Say a prayer for me and keep me in good thoughts.  My lump in my groin is as big as a blue handball (ouch!!)  My other two lumps have grown some as well and I'm not a happy dog by any means...  Mom does nothing but hug me, rub my legs - I stand alot because I can't lay/sit comfortably and of course cry....  BUT, I'll be in great hands and we'll get to the bottom of it all tommorrow.  I've got to stay the night and mom and dad will pick me up Thursday.

Mom bought me a Bite-not collar, it's like a c-spine, for after the surgery that way I won't have to wear the cone of shame again!!  She's put it on me a couple of times already and I'm alright with it! :)

Keep me in your thoughts.  Mom will give an update as soon as she hears from the vet...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Surgery Again :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/717160</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Apr 2011 07:02:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom and dad took me to the vet.  The meds aren't helping much if at all and I'm pretty uncomforta ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom and dad took me to the vet.  The meds aren't helping much if at all and I'm pretty uncomfortable with sitting/laying down...  The vet gave me a thorough (yes, I was violated - again!) exam and decided that I definately needed surgery to see what was going on...  The two lumps on my incision site are going to be removed and BIOPSIED... The lump in my going will be explored and possibly removed.  I'm also going to spend a night at the hospital and mom and dad will pick me up in the morning.  

Mom is freaked, after such a hard time at the last surgery she's very worried.  The vets assured her that they use a different anesthesia and I should be much better.  We'll see.  

Grandma is coming up to help out.  Mom ordered a Bite-Not collar for me so I can get out of the doggie door if I need to.  If not, grandma will be there to make sure I can get in and out of the house alright.  

Surgery will be Wednesday, luckily mom and dad are off Wed/Thurs and mom intends on taking off Friday.  Grandma will be in town until the 20th, so I'll have plenty of humans to help.  

Scary....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boo boo update....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/716770</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:18:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well my boo boo in my groin area hasn't gone down.  :(  Mom and dad are taking me back to the vet to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well my boo boo in my groin area hasn't gone down.  :(  Mom and dad are taking me back to the vet tonight.  Mom is pretty upset.  After the last surgery I didn't do too good.  Now it looks like I'm gonna need another one.  :(  Where my sutures were there are 2 lumps one and the beginning and one at the end.  The one at the end is as big as a peanut M&M.  The one at the other end is as big as a ping pong ball...  Then the lump in my groin makes it hard for me to sit and very hard for me to get comfortable laying down.  We're wondering if I pinched something inside or what.  I'm licking it and that doesn't help either.  :(

Anyway, we'll keep ya posted...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good visit...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/716257</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:06:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to grandma and grandpa's this week.  Grandpa turned 76 on the 22nd of March.  He was so happy t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to grandma and grandpa's this week.  Grandpa turned 76 on the 22nd of March.  He was so happy to see me!  Uncle Mark and Uncle Matt were there as well.  

Mom is a bit concerned.  My swelling has not gone down.  But she's gonna give the meds a week to set in.  I'm not real happy having a lump the size of a golfball and two smaller lumps on my side.  Me?  I just want things to go back to normal...

Darcy will be home tonight.  Mom's picking her up from the kennel.  She really likes it there - hope I do when I go in May!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Vet</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/715971</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:13:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to a new vet.  She asked around and found out who the top vet group was and got me in to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to a new vet.  She asked around and found out who the top vet group was and got me in today.  Well, let's just say, we're not really sure what's up - yet.  My lump is around 4-5 cm's long and hurts.  I can pee and poop just fine and I've got an appetite, temperature is normal.  So we'll see.  The vet violated me several ways and I'm not too happy about that.  I put my head down moms coat front - I was soooo embarrassed when the thermometer came out!  :(  The vet is really nice - both me and mom really liked her.  She decided to try the least aggressive route first.  I'm on Rimadyl and Baytril for 14 days.   If there is no improvement in 2 days mom will be bringing me back and they may do surgery... :(  

But mom and dad are hopeful, I'm gonna be alright in no time!  We're at grandma and grandpa's right now.  Mom is using grandma's computer...  The snowstorm should be here tonight... geez it never stops snowing!!  It's calling for 3-5" at our house and 2-4" here.  Oh well!  Mom brought my coat so I'll be warm.  I don't mind - we arrived and grandma was cooking.. she gave me a piece of chicken!  Score!!  Then grandpa had some wheat pizza and gave me some crust - Score again!!  Told ya - I love visiting here.  

Well I'm trying to get comfortable for bed, I cry when I try to lay down on my right side (that's my favorite side) and can't.  Good night everyone!  Sleep tight! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's too early mom!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/715650</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 04:07:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom came home last night around 11pm like she always does.  Only this time we went right to bed!  Hm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom came home last night around 11pm like she always does.  Only this time we went right to bed!  Hmmmmm.  She said it's quarter change.  Uh oh, that means I mom is changing shifts.  

Well at 4:30 am (WHAT??) mom's alarm clock went off...  She got ready for work and put food out for me and Darcy.  Darcy ate hers, but I was too comfortable to get out from under the covers. Soooooo,,, mom filled by kongs and hid them under my pillow (that way Darcy won't get them!)

I hate having to eat so early - I just wanna sleep.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Is this a tease??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/714686</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:25:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>There was more grass exposed today than there has been in since November.  Is this a tease??  Mom an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There was more grass exposed today than there has been in since November.  Is this a tease??  Mom and Dad took me and Darcy in the woods for a hike.  Mom showed dad the dead deer - or what was left of it.  I wanted to gnaw on the bones but mom wasn't having any of it!!  Hmmpf!!  We walked all over, some of it wasn't to easy to walk on - there was snow in some spots, but I took my time.  When mom left for work me, Darcy and Dad were napping...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aw mom!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/714480</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:12:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom took me and Darcy to the food store.  Darcy wasn't in her crate and shook for a few minutes.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom took me and Darcy to the food store.  Darcy wasn't in her crate and shook for a few minutes.  She did really well, considering!! :)  After the food store mom drove around the lake!!  No fair!!  I wanted to walk, but mom said everything was soupy (sounds yummy!).  We drove back to the house and I was sad - for a minute... Then the meter reader came and I got to bark my alert to mom.  Mom told me I was a good boy and I pranced around with a toy in my mouth!! :)  Now it's snowing - again!  Will this madness ever end??]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Today...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/714336</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:30:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I barfed... Really - I didn't want my morning cookie and went outside with my head down.  Mom came o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I barfed... Really - I didn't want my morning cookie and went outside with my head down.  Mom came out and I barfed.  Turns out I swallowed my bullystick and it didn't sit right....  

Then I went inside and slept for about 45 minutes.  Mom sat with me making sure I was alright.  My tummy felt better and we played for a bit.  Went outside in the rain and did my business.  Came in, mom gave me a good rubdown with the towel and I ate breakfast.  I feel much better now..

Mom said no bully sticks for a few days....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Finally!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/714004</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Mar 2011 14:12:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The sun was out ALL day today!!  It was WONDERFUL!!  Mom let me and Darcy run out in the woods while ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The sun was out ALL day today!!  It was WONDERFUL!!  Mom let me and Darcy run out in the woods while she was breaking up ice around the house.  It was great!!  We came back about an hour later - smiling as we do!!  I got into the house and told mom I wasn't done playing and kept doing playbows in front of her!!  She just giggled and chased me!!  

Then I settled down and found me a good spot on the bed in the sun.  Mom came in before she went to work and gave me a hug and kiss I was sooo warm.....  :)

What a great day!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Will it ever end....?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/712905</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:52:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yes, it's doing it again.  Snowing!!  I took 3 steps outside, lifted my leg and went right back in t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yes, it's doing it again.  Snowing!!  I took 3 steps outside, lifted my leg and went right back in to bed!!  Mom had to shovel out our pathways again.  The snow along the paths is over 3 feet deep!!  Luckily, once in a while mom will let me out of the yard and I can sniff around someplace new and leave a p-mail....  

But, mom and dad play games with me when they're home so I still get my exercise and nappies.  Ever once in a while mom will hide a Kong with my food in it and boy do I go on a hunt!!  

I just wish it would stop snowing soon so we can go for walks again.  Mom hurt her knee and was in a chair for 2 days - she says she cannot walk us for a while so the snow isn't all that bad!  But we're all ready for Spring!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hi everyone!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/711604</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:01:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Seems to be crazier and crazier around here!!  Mom got a temporary job in another department.  By da ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Seems to be crazier and crazier around here!!  Mom got a temporary job in another department.  By day 4 she was done and removed from the job.  Definately not a bad thing!  We're happy to have her home with us and happy to see us!  

It's been cold, warm and now it's cold again!  So that means we only get a walk once in a while!  :(  There is about a foot of snow then 2 inches of ice and then 4 inches of snow on top of the ice so running in the woods doesn't work out too well either!  

BUT, the good news is after tonight it's supposed to warm up for a few days!  At least we may get some walks in....  Our fingers are crossed!!  Even mom is getting pretty antsy about not walking.... 

Good news about the dead deer on our property.  Turns out we had a dead dear that me and Darcy found in the woods.  Mom called the Game Warded because she didn't see a head on the body and though that someone had poached it.  Turns out the body was moved about 10-15 feet from where we found it and there was a head on it after all!! Sick huh?  Anyhooo,,, the game warden came to the conclusion that the deer was hit by a vehicle and made it to our woods and then died.  Poor baby!!  It was a young doe... :(   But at least nobody poached on our mountain.  Mom and dad are still going to post the property, any hunters will have to ask for permission. That's good for me and Darcy!! 

Mom and dad are in training this week which means they're both home at night until Sunday.  Then mom has to go back on shift.  Wahooo.....  Dad will be home at night and mom will be home during the day.  Works out good for me and Darcy....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Beat the Storm Tonight!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/709507</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:27:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took Darcy to the kennel today.  We're gonna pick her up from her vacation on Friday.  She was a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took Darcy to the kennel today.  We're gonna pick her up from her vacation on Friday.  She was actually happy to get there!!  There was an older GSP being dropped of at the same time, hopefully they will have plenty of playtime together! :)

Mom is at work right now.  She gets home around 11pm.  Dad is off for the next couple of days with mom and we're all heading over to grandma and grandpas tonight.  Yes, tonight.  Mom wants to beat the big snowstorm heading our way!!  Tommorrow calls for sleet and then it calls for 8-16 inches of snow!!

Soooooo, mom want to drive out tonight and hopefully get there before the ice starts to fall from the sky.

Wish us luck - we'll be back Wednesday..... Hopefully...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weather here ....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/708569</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:47:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Is unbelievable!  Mom came home from work last night it was -14 degrees!!  Brrrrrrr....  We heard so ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Is unbelievable!  Mom came home from work last night it was -14 degrees!!  Brrrrrrr....  We heard sounds outside like pop, crash, pop, crash...  Went outside to see what it was, nothing, realized that it was trees popping and breaking.  Woke up at 7 am looked outside - it was -22 degrees on the thermometer!  I have never felt this cold before!!  When you walk out the door your nose freezes.  If you walk to the truck the corner of your eyes start to stick...  Amazing....

The dogs will not venture out at all.  I have to bribe them to go potty and then they run back in as fast as they can!

I tell people we moved from hell (TX) to where hell froze over - I really think I'm right!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom, Dad, what's that?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/708301</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:12:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mom and dad took us up the hill.  Only mom had these two round things.  Then mom sat on one and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mom and dad took us up the hill.  Only mom had these two round things.  Then mom sat on one and started to slide down the hill...  Hey,, what's that??  So I chased and jumped after mom.  She did this a bunch of times and her and she got a good path going.  Then dad went down a couple of times.  The second time he plowed through me, hit the bottom and caught air!!  :)  Mom was laughing so hard!  She got pictures of him flying with the snow all over him!!  Mom said she couldn't breath and her chest hurt from laughing so much and she needed a break.  Good thing, I was cold by then! 

Dad flung the saucer up the hill, I though it was a giant frisbee.  Well I couldn't pick it up (it landed upside down) so I gave up and went in the house and attacked a doll instead!!

Winter does have it's good days, even though it was really cold!! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Been busy as all get out!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/708194</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:22:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So, while I'm trying to heal up mom and dad went out for a night.  Again...  Left me in charge of th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So, while I'm trying to heal up mom and dad went out for a night.  Again...  Left me in charge of the house.  Then mom and dad came home in different vehicles than what they normally have.  Mom's car and SUV are gone and dad is driving a bigger truck.  Turns out mom bought a new SUV and dad got a heavier duty truck.  Not like they won't use them here.  The mountains are steep and the snow has been constant and deep this year.  

So mom let me in my new SUV (yes, I said mine) to sniff it over real good.  I've got lotsa room to stretch in when we go visit grandma and grandpa in 2 weeks.  Won't they be surprized!! :)

Mom set up Darcy for doggie daycare for the 1st of February for a few days while were gone.  She's pretty lucky, get's her own vacation and everything!  But I make out alright as well, I get to get special treats from grandpa (he gives me all the cheese doodles I can handle!!)

We've been in the woods quite a bit. Darcy runs like crazy.  I've been pretty sore and don't run like I'd like to but it's still fun.  Everyday I feel a little bit better.  This surgery really took the wind out of my sails... :(

Well it's nap time, since it's too cold out to play.  So I'm heading to the master bedroom where the flannel comforter is.  I curl up by the window and catch the sun before it goes behind the mountain....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gotcha!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/707930</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:23:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom was rubbing my belly and one end of the suture came out mom pulled it and zing!  It came out! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom was rubbing my belly and one end of the suture came out mom pulled it and zing!  It came out!!  It was about 1 1/4" long!  She was soo shocked!!  Now she found another lump on the back of my leg and doesn't know what to do.  She's lost alot of confidence in this vet and wants this new lump looked at.  Hmmmm... The hole in my leg is finally getting a little bit smaller.  It's gonna take a long time to heal that's for sure.  We just don't understand why he vet didn't just suture it up as well...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Suture Free</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/706600</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Jan 2011 16:24:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So today, me, mom and dad went to the vets office.  He was really happy with my sutures healing.  Wa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So today, me, mom and dad went to the vets office.  He was really happy with my sutures healing.  Wasn't too thrilled with my leg, in hindsight he wished he would've sutured my foreleg as well.  Too late for that! But,,, he said that as long as mom figured out how to keep me from licking (the towel and collar thing) that it should heal nicely.  It took mom, dad, the vet tech and the vet to hold me down to get the sutures out!! Heh, heh - made them work for it! :)

So mom and dad had to hit a couple of stores and then the SPCA for a huge donation.  She had loads of sweaters, shirts, leads, collars, stainless bowls, treats, and other things from mom's old rescue.  Mom walked it and the place was really busy!!  There were 2 dogs being adopted and 2 more being looked at for adoption!!  How awesome is that!? Then mom and dad stopped at Burger King. I got chicken fries because I was such a good boy!!

Mom said that tommorrow (Sunday) me, Darcy and mom are taking a long hike in the woods.  Yippee!!!  She's got to wrap up my leg, but that's alright! Darcy is ready to pop if she doesn't get to play soon!  :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Slow but sure!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/706407</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Jan 2011 18:34:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Getting better every day!!  My grandma and grandpa came in for a 2 night visit!!  I was soooo happy! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Getting better every day!!  My grandma and grandpa came in for a 2 night visit!!  I was soooo happy!!  I cheered up!!  Grandpa gave me lots of sneaky treats!!  Darcy just hid for a couple of days.  

Mom figured out how to keep me from licking my foreleg.  She took 3 dishtowels folded them lengthwise and wrapped them around my neck and put a big ol collar on to tighten it.  Mom went to work - I went to sleep in my crate.  Dad came home and I greeted him outside (which means I fit through the doggie door) and still had the towels on!  Yeah!!!  Finally I can start healing! :)  

Only 2 more days and my sutures come out.  They are just starting to itch...  Mom said after I leave the vet on Saturday I'm getting McDonalds chicken nuggets for being such a good boy!!  Yippee!! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Shopping and visitors...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/705881</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Jan 2011 12:03:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom ordered me a soft cone for my head - the satellite thing is driving me nuts!  

She ordered ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom ordered me a soft cone for my head - the satellite thing is driving me nuts!  

She ordered a boatload of selfsticking bandages as well.  I think my leg is going to take a while to heal - hmmmmm...  

Kept mom up most of the night - she leaves the cone off so I can sleep.  Well I couldn't sleep and neither could mom.  She's a real light sleeper and heard me licking.  Got up, wrapped my leg and went back to sleep.  Sure enough 2 hours later I was licking.  Got the bandage off and gave her really sad eyes.  

Didn't work, I think mom is frustrated.  Then this morning mom got a call turns out grandma and grandpa will be visiting tommorrow!  Of course the house is a wreck and mom was cranky this morning.  She got most of the cleaning done before work, luckily dad is home and is supposed to get the rest done.  See, grandma can only sit on certain chairs so mom and dad have to re-arrange the furniture...  Arrrgg,,,,

Mom used the self-adhesive bandage over the teflon gauze patch and I freaked out at the sound of it. Then it felt too tight and hurt me.  I was shaking and my tail was tucked.  That's extremely unusual for me.  Mom gave me plenty of hugs this morning and a good rub down to get me to relax...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Darn hole in my leg!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/705799</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Jan 2011 16:59:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom went to work and dad took his eyes off of me for about 3 minutes.  Sure enough I was licking my  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom went to work and dad took his eyes off of me for about 3 minutes.  Sure enough I was licking my leg again.  I licked 1/2 of the scab off... AArrrrggg!!  Dad put the salve on me and a teflon gauze patch and wrapped it.  I don't lick when mom is watching, she's got eagle eyes!!  Dad on the other hand,,,, 

So now my leg is wrapped and I'm napping.  Dad is watching me like a hawk - not as close as the eagle!! :)  

I actually played a little bit.  Mom let me go out front to do my business - it was raining so I didn't waste too much time.  

I just wish this darn hole in my leg wouldn't itch!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feeling better - yeah!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/705588</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:10:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So I ate a few meals, got alot of sleep and I'm starting to feel better.  Mom caught me licking my h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I ate a few meals, got alot of sleep and I'm starting to feel better.  Mom caught me licking my hole on my leg :(  She put this cone thing over my head and clicked my collar.  What the heck is this???  Hey, I don't like this - it touches my ears!!  Yuck!  Get it off, get it off now!!  Aaaaaaa..... I have no thumbs!!  Get it off!!

So mom left the stinkin thing on for about an hour, until I started to get sleepy....  Then mom got ready for work and gave dad orders to keep an eye on me.  No licking of any wounds.  She told dad to stay close to the tv and I should get my sleep in for the next couple of hours.  Dad wasn't too upset to hear that he could watch tv all night and not have a honey-do list!! :)

Mom took me and Darcy for a little walk down the driveway, just to get out in the fresh air for a bit.  Poor Darcy has been in hiding since I got home.  She saw me with my cone on and ran away....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Surgery</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:43:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So I've had this lump - a new one for about 3 weeks.  It got as big as a button on a flannel shirt.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I've had this lump - a new one for about 3 weeks.  It got as big as a button on a flannel shirt.  I was scratching it the other day and made it bleed.  Well mom had me set up for my shots appointment next week, but had it changed to yesterday.  As soon as the vet saw it he said he was concerned.  So I stayed and they removed my lump plus a couple of inches around it, a skin tag from the other side of my belly and a mole on my foreleg.  Now my foreleg is swollen with a hole - I limp.  My incision site from my belly is about 3 inches long and that is hurting me.  And I have a small hole on the other side of my belly from the skin tag!  Geez!!  Mom doesn't like the stitching that they did - it looks really pinched and she's pretty concerned.

Both mom and dad came to get me from the vets office.  I was sooo glad to see them both.  I cried the whole way home in the truck.  I was sooo sleepy.  I couldn't get comfortable and would just stand and weave for about 45 minutes.  Mom finally put me in my crate and I slept for about 2 hours.  I woke up, mom took me outside and gave me some food - just a little bit.  I slept again for a few hours.  Mom took me out again, then I got a drink and mom put me in bed with her.  I finally got about 4 hours more sleep and woke up mid-morning.  Mom is pretty tired and took the night off to help me today.  Luckily she doesn't have to work until the evening.

Mom didn't see the doctor when she got me, but he did leave a note saying that all is well and the chance of re-occurance is very slim.  Whew!! Don't want to go through this any time soon!

Well I'm tired and mom has to watch me so I'm going to lay down, which means mom has to stop typing...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Christmas is over.... :(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/704983</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:39:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>All I wanted for Christmas is a warm bed - got it! :) And I also got a huge candycane toy with 4 squ ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ All I wanted for Christmas is a warm bed - got it! :) And I also got a huge candycane toy with 4 squeekies in it!!  Mom bought me a Godzilla looking tuffy doll it's almost as tall as I am!!  

Both me and Darcy got some new treats, ham and something.  Boy are they good.  Mom read the label to make sure I won't be allergic to it and breakout.  They are real yummy!!

It's a tough life here in the mountains.  Snows every day!  And I mean every day!!  It's pretty darn cold here now with -5 degree windchills tonight alone!  But mom dresses me and Darcy up in layers when it's too cold and takes us out to the woods.  She leaves the gate open so if I get cold - and I do - I can get into the house and wait for mom and Darcy.  

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Shift Change</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/703955</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:41:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mom slept in this morning.  Hmmmm, wonder why?  Oh yeah, shift change.  Mom didn't leave for wo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mom slept in this morning.  Hmmmm, wonder why?  Oh yeah, shift change.  Mom didn't leave for work until 1:30pm.  I actually got some lovin time!  Me, Darcy, mom and dad went for a great walk.  Then mom let us run around the hill and into the woods.  Darcy is just plain crazy when she runs!!  She was bucking sideways like a wild horse!!  Silly Girl!!  When mom left I was wrapped up in my blankie nice and warm.  It was nappie time and I was comfy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunshine on my shoulder....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/702846</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:37:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yea, the sun is shining today.  Mom say's I better enjoy it because a big storm is coming tommorrow. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yea, the sun is shining today.  Mom say's I better enjoy it because a big storm is coming tommorrow.  Yuck!! I'm gonna find me my sunspot in the house.  Either on the corner of the bed by the window.  Or in front of the sliders in the living room....  Luv the sun on these bones....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>C-O-L-D</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/702721</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 04:15:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup, that's what it is!!  Mom went to work this morning it was 8 degrees!! Brrrr!!!  The wind was bl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup, that's what it is!!  Mom went to work this morning it was 8 degrees!! Brrrr!!!  The wind was blowing just a bit to make it colder.  Darcy is in her crate and I'm under the quilts!!   Dad will be home soon and I'll go out and do my business - then I'll show him how to spoon!! :) Heatwave is on the way - should reach the 20's today!  

We have 3 young deer that have been eating on our property.  I stare at them through the door and just watch.  I really want to chase them, but it's too cold.  So I'll just be content with watching!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Still...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/702375</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 7 Dec 2010 10:52:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Snowing, snowed all night, still snowing today.... Thank God mom has dug trails for me and Darcy! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Snowing, snowed all night, still snowing today.... Thank God mom has dug trails for me and Darcy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wahoo!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/702216</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Dec 2010 04:53:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom came home, put our sweaters on and took us out to the woods.  I chased Darcy like there was no t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom came home, put our sweaters on and took us out to the woods.  I chased Darcy like there was no tommorrow!!  We were jumping over downed trees and flying through the brush!!  There's a trail along the hill and boy did we race on it!!  It was a blast!!  We were both panting when it was done!  What a great run - nothing like stretching the legs out for a bit!! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>And it's still...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/702107</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Dec 2010 05:06:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Snowing!!  Mom got home from work yesterday and let me and Darcy run up the hill as always.  We'll w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Snowing!!  Mom got home from work yesterday and let me and Darcy run up the hill as always.  We'll we had a blast!!  Only thing is - it's still snowing!!  Mom has re-shoveled our paths in the yard - yeah!!  It's been pretty cold here as well.  Mom said she was too cold to take us for a walk so we played in the house last night.  Poor Darcy, she just goes from room to room hiding.  Mom slowly closes one door at a time to limit her access.  Dad put the little plow on the 4-wheeler and then plowed (played) around the house a bit.  Mom took me outside of the fence so I could mark a few bushes alone.  I have this huge white bone doll that I brought along with me.  Well I put it down to do my thing and forgot to bring it in.  Mom told me to find and it took me a bit, but I did!! Shook off the snow and brought my toy back in the house!!  We played non-stop almost all night.  Dad was looking at mom like she's lost her mind with all of the playing we did!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snowing - again!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/701992</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Dec 2010 06:42:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well actually it hasn't stopped!  We've got about 6-8 inches on the ground.  It snowed last night, m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well actually it hasn't stopped!  We've got about 6-8 inches on the ground.  It snowed last night, mom and dad went to work but not before she dug us a trail in the yard.  Darcy is learning about the trails quickly.  Can't wait for mom to come home so we can have playtime on the hill!!  Darcy is getting her snow feet and getting quicker and quicker at running in the snow!!  It's great exercise for us and we love it when mom pulls in the driveway!! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hunters 1  Deer 0</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/701490</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 04:52:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So the hunters got a buck.  It's tied up outside of the house.  They let me sniff it.  I'm so used t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So the hunters got a buck.  It's tied up outside of the house.  They let me sniff it.  I'm so used to seeing them to actually smell one is a treat! :)  

Hunters are heading to the woods again today.  We'll see if I get to smell another one.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Hunt is On!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/701409</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 07:34:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday after mom and dad went to work the hunters showed up.  There are 5 of them staying with us ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday after mom and dad went to work the hunters showed up.  There are 5 of them staying with us for a week or so.  Mom took me and Darcy for a walk - the sun was out for a bit yesterday.  We got to the end of the road and BANG!  Heard a gunshot!  People are sighting in their guns to kill Bambi.  I don't like guns, neither does Darcy.  So mom quickstepped it back to the house where we played inside!

Mom got up at 4am and made enough noise to wake the hunters up.  I curled up with dad and went back to sleep!!  Too cold outside and way tooo early to get up!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's Snowing!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/701176</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:00:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wahooooo!!!  It's snowing, it's windy and it's cold.  Looks good from this sofa with my blanket over ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wahooooo!!!  It's snowing, it's windy and it's cold.  Looks good from this sofa with my blanket over me!!

:)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom loves....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/701084</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:19:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Me best of all!!  More so than Darcy, but not more than my dad....  Mom gave me lots of lovin over t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Me best of all!!  More so than Darcy, but not more than my dad....  Mom gave me lots of lovin over the holidays at grandma and grandpas.  She whispered in my ear that even though Darcy needs special attention that she loves me best!!  Now I've got that warm and fuzzy feeling.  Hmmmmmmmmm  :}]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Great Visit</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/700109</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:30:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>With Grandma and Grandpa! I, of course, got my special treats from them both!! :)  We dropped Darcy  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ With Grandma and Grandpa! I, of course, got my special treats from them both!! :)  We dropped Darcy off at the kennel and headed out in the pouring rain!!  Man was it raining, when we got half way there there winds really picked up.  Mom was like - all over the road but not on purpose!!  We got to grandma and grandpa's and I ran in to greet them!!  I was soooooo happpyyyy to see them!!  Gave everyone a big 'ol smooch!  

Yesterday before we left mom took me for a walk down the driveway.  Which is about a mile long.  We got to the end and mom saw something and decided to head back to the house.  Turns out there was a buck about 100 feet away watching us.  So we headed back towards the house.  About half way back the buck ran across the road in front of us and through the woods.  Well mom was dragging her feet and talking to me to make noise to keep the buck further away.  Got back to grandma and grandpas house and they were looking out the back door.  When I asked what they were looking at they said a buck was running full steam behind the house.  The buck then went to the end of the field and ran around the mountain.  There is deer fencing at the bottom of the mountain (hate it!) and the buck kept trying to crash through the fencing.  He finally ran around the bottom of the mountain and up over an open ridge.  He was young and seemed panicked.  

Then we played frisbee!  The wind had died down from the night before and mom could throw it without any problems.  We drove home and made a few shopping stops for mom (!).  Got to the house and I was soooo glad to see my dad!  But there was no Darcy!!  I kinda pouted and took a nap.  Ate dinner and crashed for the night.  Mom went to work this morning and I was still in bed snoozing.  Little did I know that it snowed last night and everything is white.  Tonight mom will go get Darcy and we'll get back to normal... whatever that is!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yippeeee!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/699673</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:12:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Going to grandma and grandpa's tonight!!  Yippeee!!!  Me and mom get some alone time on the drive!!  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Going to grandma and grandpa's tonight!!  Yippeee!!!  Me and mom get some alone time on the drive!!  Love that!! :)  (Doing the happy paw-paw dance!!)  Just going for a few nights, then heading back to the hills.  I know my grandpa will be happy to see me, he gives me pretzels, cheese puffs and crackers.   Mom gives him the stinkeye for doing it but I don't care!!  Grandma always gives me chicken, steak or something off the stove.  They luv me soooo much!

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		<title>Dad's Skipping Out</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/698458</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Nov 2010 06:05:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>For a bit, he's heading to grandma and grandpa's for a night or two.  That means I've got mom all to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ For a bit, he's heading to grandma and grandpa's for a night or two.  That means I've got mom all to myself!!  Whoopiee!!!! :) Don't get me wrong I know that mom and dad are well, mom and dad. BUT, I love my alone time with her!  I know we're supposed to get some company tonight, but that's alright - they're not supposed to arrive until late tonight.  

Mom has been taking me and Darcy up the hill daily.  We have a great time running around!!  Darcy has a big 'ol grin the whole time.  Me?  I smile constantly - after all Life is Good! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you!! What a great day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/698121</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Nov 2010 12:11:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We just found out Turner is Diary of the Day!!  Wahooooo!!!!  This is really a good day!! This morni ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We just found out Turner is Diary of the Day!!  Wahooooo!!!!  This is really a good day!! This morning I took Turner to the vet to have his lump checked.  The vet didn't aspirate the lump but felt it up and squished it like crazy!  Turner stood there like a true champ!!  He's so good at the vets!!  Other dogs were barking and he was laying on the floor while we were waiting!  People said how does he do that?  My comment is I'm calm and he's calm...

Anyhoooo, the vet didn't feel there was anything to worry, it's a common place for fatty tumors and he's about that age when things like this start to pop up.  So we drove home with big 'ol grins!!  Then we get home and find out that we got Diary of the Day!!  :)  

This morning we got up, got dressed, literally - it was 20 degrees outside and went out to clean out the bird houses.  It's time to get them ready for the winter birds, black capped chickadees and cardinals.  After cleaning an house and walking to the next I lost the drill bit thingy along the way.  Couldn't find the replacement so I gave up until after the vet trip.  On the way home we got 3 replacement tips and were getting ready to head out again to finish the job and put up 2 more bird houses!  Gotta take advantage of the nice weather (sunny and 50 degrees) before the snow hits (Friday)

Have a great day everyone!! :}]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Coolest Dog</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/697634</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 04:20:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well last night mom posted some pictures of me on the Coolest Dog Contest.  I'm in Jumping, Smiles,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well last night mom posted some pictures of me on the Coolest Dog Contest.  I'm in Jumping, Smiles, Tongue and Sleeping.  I know it's late in the game but were hopeful that people will enjoy the pics....

Went for a long walk yesterday - it was awesome!!  Mom let Darcy off lead for a bit and we played.  Running up and down the hill is getting me back in shape quick!!  Only thing is it's getting dark early and I'm feeling like I need to hibernate!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snug as a bug</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/697498</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 06:04:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>In a rug!!  That's me, it's cold outside so when I sleep I get all comfy cozy under the blankets and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ In a rug!!  That's me, it's cold outside so when I sleep I get all comfy cozy under the blankets and go right to sleep.  Mom and dad worked together today so we had to get up early and eat breakfast.  Then mom took us outside for a bit.  Once in I jumped on the bed and waited for mom to tuck me in like she does.  Needless to say as she was walking out of the room all she heard was a big sigh!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wahoo Mom's Back!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/697368</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:17:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We'll while mom was gone I was Diary Pick of the Day and she missed it!!  Duh!!!  So a late Thank Yo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We'll while mom was gone I was Diary Pick of the Day and she missed it!!  Duh!!!  So a late Thank You to everyone!!  

Mom came home around 4:30 yesterday!!  We were so happy to see her!  Darcy and I ran up and down the hill a few times!  We were zooming all over the place!!  It was so much fun!

She got me a new bed for my crate (it's soooo comfy I slept in it last night).  And bought us some simple costumes for Halloween......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Playtime!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/696835</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 05:03:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom and dad took me and Darcy to the woods to check on mom's note to the unknown hunters.  The no ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom and dad took me and Darcy to the woods to check on mom's note to the unknown hunters.  The note was still there and no trash on the ground.  We walked back down the mountain to a clearing above the house.  Mom let Darcy off lead and we played!!  :)  We zigged and zagged just like old times!!  Darcy really need to let go a bit and kinda out ran me.  After all I am 5 years older!! We got back to the house panting with big 'ol grins on our face.  

What a great day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>You found a what?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/696542</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 03:55:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So last night I was getting my daily rub-down from mom.  She was lovin on me good! :)  She felt some ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So last night I was getting my daily rub-down from mom.  She was lovin on me good! :)  She felt something in my chest and froze.  Turns out I have a lump on my chest.  Mom is totally freaked out!  After losing Baby to mouth cancer and Boomer to stomach cancer lumps put her on edge.  

We're gonna wait and see for a couple of weeks.   Mom is heading to grandma and grandpas this week so she's gonna wait until the following week to take me to the vets.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snow!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/696439</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:40:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup, right after mom and dad left for work this morning it snowed!  Not enough to make everything wh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup, right after mom and dad left for work this morning it snowed!  Not enough to make everything white, more like a squall of snow.  It was cold and windy earlier, now the sun is out and it's still chilly in the 40's.  

Darcy is freezing!!  She's definately not used to this weather!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vacation is Over!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/695766</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 04:26:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mom woke up this morning at 4:20am.  She's back at work and I'm home snug as a bug!  It was 30  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mom woke up this morning at 4:20am.  She's back at work and I'm home snug as a bug!  It was 30 degrees this morning and no way was I leaving my blanket!  I'm glad vacation is over.  Uncle Mark and his friend left and now mom and dad will get back to our routine.....

Mom was driving back and forth to Erie PA - about 2 hours one way almost every day of their vacation.  So that meant that Darcy and I got robbed of our daily walks!!  Not fair!!  Well mom and dad were home all day yesterday and we got 2 walks!  Hopefully we'll be going to the lake tonight.  That would be awesome!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Company is coming!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/694690</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Oct 2010 10:02:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wahoo!!  Aunt Jackie is coming today.  Mom and Aunt Jackie are going shopping Sunday.  And then Mond ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wahoo!!  Aunt Jackie is coming today.  Mom and Aunt Jackie are going shopping Sunday.  And then Monday Aunt Jackie is leaving and Uncle Mark and his friends will be visiting.....  That means I get to sleep with my choice of anyone!  Love it!!  Some new people are coming up with Uncle Mark.  Mom and dad are on vacation for a week and going fishing everyday at Lake Erie.  Good thing I've got Darcy here for amusement. She can take nappies just like me!! :)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunny days!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/694512</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 8 Oct 2010 04:19:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Finally the sun came out!! Mom to me and Darcy to town to walk around the lake.  Darcy is getting be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Finally the sun came out!! Mom to me and Darcy to town to walk around the lake.  Darcy is getting better each time.  There were only 2 cars that came near us and Darcy just shook.  We got down by the waterfalls and she kept staring at them like they were gonna eat her!  She kept watching my reaction, I was like, whatever....  

We came home and lounged in the sun for a bit.  It felt sooooo good!!!  

Mom and dad have been working like crazy to get the house ready for winter.  Mom says we've got company coming this weekend and next week and the house has to be ready.  As long as I have my crate I'm good to go!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rain, rain, go away!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/694066</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Oct 2010 04:13:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So it's still raining!!  Hmmppfff!!  Mom said regardless of the weather tonight we are going for a w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So it's still raining!!  Hmmppfff!!  Mom said regardless of the weather tonight we are going for a walk!!  However, the sun is supposed to come out tommorrow night.  You know what that means!!  Frisbee time!!  Wahooooo!!!  

Mom left me in bed this morning, I was wrapped up in my blankets, snug as a bug!!  Nice and warm!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ok I'm Bored!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Oct 2010 04:02:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom has been working, coming home and working around the house.  We haven't played frisbee in a long ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom has been working, coming home and working around the house.  We haven't played frisbee in a long time!!  Like two weeks!!  What gives?  And now it looks like rain all week!!  What???  Mom swears the next nice day we're walking Darcy around the whole lake and then I'm playing frisbee!!  Come on sunshine!! :)  I'm bored!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Getting Cooler</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 2 Oct 2010 06:22:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So the last few nights it has been getting cooler.  I've been curling under the covers and hitting m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So the last few nights it has been getting cooler.  I've been curling under the covers and hitting my "burrow" mode.  Dad put on the flannel sheets and they are just soooo warm and comfy!!

Darcy is getting better.  I can get her to play once in a while.  But she is still pretty scared in the house.  She ventures out when mom and dad are gone.  Now when mom comes home she follows mom everywhere!!  I don't worry though - mom gives me kisses and not her!!  Mom says she can't give Darcy kisses - it'll scare the bejeesus out of her!!  Works for me!! :)

Mom washed my coats and sweaters for the cold weather.  That way they're fresh and clean!!  She also just bought me and Darcy 2 new t-shirts one is Penn State and the other is the Steelers!!  

My uncle Mark and friends will be visiting in a couple of weeks and he LOVES the Steelers!!  I'll do some strutting for him and get lots of hugs!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Darcy and Playtime</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 04:18:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So Darcy arrived with no problems.  She's settled in pretty quickly which is wonderful!  Turner was  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So Darcy arrived with no problems.  She's settled in pretty quickly which is wonderful!  Turner was a little nervous at first but now he just does his thing.  The first couple of days I heard Turner barking and went to see what it was.  Turns out he was in a playbow infront of Darcy's crate trying to coax her to play.  The first time it didn't work, the second time it was zoomies all the way.  It was so good to hear the thunderpaws running through the house.  

I'm so amazed as how Turner reacts around Darcy.  It's like he's waiting for her to give him the stink eye so he can react.  Which of course she doesn't!  I wish I had a video camera to see what they do when we're not home.  I wonder if they play.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Love the A/C</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/689542</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Sep 2010 04:32:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom and dad took me to grandma and grandpas over our weekend.  I got there and went to greet them ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom and dad took me to grandma and grandpas over our weekend.  I got there and went to greet them and only found grandpa - he was so shocked and happy to see me!!  Grandma was out of town so I had grandpa all to myself!!   It was like 90 degrees there and I wasn't about to leave the house - they've got air conditioning!!  :)   

So mom and dad put a new patio down for grandma and grandpa.  They were soaking wet when they finished and I was comfy in the air conditioning!! :)  I'm no dummy - that's for sure!!  

Now we're back home and it's like 60 degrees!!  Perfect snoozing weather!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bears, bears, everywhere.....</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:32:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mom took me to a new trail - it's called the Potato Creek Trail.  On the way there mom saw a be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mom took me to a new trail - it's called the Potato Creek Trail.  On the way there mom saw a bear run across the road.  As we drove by I got a whiff of it.  Woa now,,,  time for the cha-cha dance in the back seat, where is that smell......?

Luckily we went on a walk on the trail and no other bears were found.... Thank God!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've been Tagged!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:43:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Got tagged a couple of weeks ago...  Oooops!!  

Okay:

1) Do you ever wake your parents up?

 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Got tagged a couple of weeks ago...  Oooops!!  

Okay:

1) Do you ever wake your parents up?

 No actually, they wake me up!!  I try to teach them how to sleep in the most comfortable positions possible.  Usually upside down - paws stretched out!!

2) Do you ever tear things up?

 Only the evil doll toys mom gets me.  Once I remove their eyes and destuff them I'm happy....

3) Favorite Treat?

 Bully sticks - can't get enought of 'em!

4) Can you fetch something when asked to do so?

 Most of the time!  Mom will tell me to get a certain toy and if I mess up I just go get another one until I'm right!!

5) Have you ever lived anyplace other than where you live now?

 Oh boy!!  I was born in Florida - mom and dad had about an acre fenced in for me and my sister dogs.  Plus they had 5 acres up the road with cattle that we used to run around in!  Then we moved to SE Texas.  I had 20 acres to play on (my sisters went to over the bridge).  I chased lots of deer and rabbits there!!   Now we live in Western PA - I learned how to walk on snow and ice.  Mom got me all the cool jackets to wear in the winter.  Never felt cold like this but it's cool, I get to burrow under the covers when it gets too cold!

5 Pals to tag are:

I'm not sure - I'll get them as I see fit!! ;)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bye Bye Possum.....</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:36:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When I had my rescue in Florida friends of mine found a border collie tied to a dog house in the mid ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When I had my rescue in Florida friends of mine found a border collie tied to a dog house in the middle of a field.  He dug a hole in the ground to stay cool.  My friends, being who they are, got the owner to release the dog to them.  They in turn brought him to my rescue.  His name was Possum....  Possum was a beautiful black and white border collie.  He was trained to herd cattle but his owner died.  The son took Possum, tied him to a dog house with a 6 foot chain and would just feed and sometimes water him.   He was Heartworm Positive and underweight.  My best friend in FL wanted him - she had a border collie growing up and loved the breed.  

She's had him for over 5 years and just informed me that he was out in the yard with the other dogs.  She called them all in and he didn't come.  She went to check on him and found that he had passed.  Possum had his famous grin and looked at peace.  

So give your pup and extra hug and let them know that you love them.  Possum was an awesome dog and I'm glad I rescued him and even happier my friend loved him to the end.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I want to go for a walk!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/683377</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:58:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Okay, it's been too hot and stormy for mom to take me for a walk - what gives?  I want to go for a w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Okay, it's been too hot and stormy for mom to take me for a walk - what gives?  I want to go for a walk!!  It's looking stormy today, hopefully by 6 pm it'll clear up.  Got my paws crossed.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Collar - Waaahooooo!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/681536</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:21:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom got my new collar for my birthday.  It's posted - check it out!!  It's made of 100% silk and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom got my new collar for my birthday.  It's posted - check it out!!  It's made of 100% silk and sooo soft......  I feel so manly!!  ;)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/679525</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:47:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes!!  Mom and I had ice cream cake and cookies!! ;) ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes!!  Mom and I had ice cream cake and cookies!! ;)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yesterday was my 7th Birthday!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/678997</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:46:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So when mom adopted me she figured my birth month to be in June.  Since her birthday is June 25th sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So when mom adopted me she figured my birth month to be in June.  Since her birthday is June 25th she decided to make mine the same day!  How awesome!  

Mom had to work, but came home and took me for a walk around the lake.  There is a celebration going on in town all week and yesterday they had a pet parade.  Funny, it consisted of a Long Hair Chihuahua, a little white dog, a pet goat (honest!! it was on a lead and everything!), and a White Shepherd.  Then after our walk I got my birthday treat!  Soft vanilla ice cream - it was sooooo good!

Then we came home, played frisbee and crashed for a bit!!  Mom can't believe I'm 7 years old, neither can I!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>People coming and going.</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:29:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>There has been all kinds of people coming and going at the house.  The UPS guy has been in a couple  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There has been all kinds of people coming and going at the house.  The UPS guy has been in a couple of times, he's friendly to me....  Then some guy came in to check the fireplace chimneys out - he played tug with me!!  And today there are a couple of guys here to get some of the wood outside.  Busy, busy, busy...  

Mom has been taking me for walks around the lake pretty regular lately.  So you know I'm lovin it!!  Once in a while dad comes with us.  I love that because that means we stop at the ice cream stand on our walk.  I get my very own dish of vanilla!!  Yum!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's So Proud of Me!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/673944</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 May 2010 11:50:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So the other day mom and I went for a walk.  When we got back to our property she let me off lead.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So the other day mom and I went for a walk.  When we got back to our property she let me off lead.  This is our common practice.  Our front yard is about 2-3 acres of hilly grass with woods on both sides.  Well we were walking up the hill and I saw something move on the right.  It was brown, had a white tail and was prancing up the yard towards the woods.  It's a deer!!  I saw it and started to run after it.  Mom said, "Look" and I did - right at mom!  She called me over and I did!!  I went right to her!  No chasing deer this time!!  I got the best chest rubs and smoochies from mom!!  Got to the house and got a cookie!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snowflakes and Bears....</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 10 May 2010 05:30:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Okay, yesterday was Mother's Day.  Woke up and the wind chill was 22 degrees!!!  What??  And there w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Okay, yesterday was Mother's Day.  Woke up and the wind chill was 22 degrees!!!  What??  And there was snowflakes coming down real lightly!!  Aw come on!!  Luckily mom didn't put up my jackets and took me for a walk in the morning.  Got my nose charged up for the day!!  Played most of the day with toys, water bottles and my indestructable ball.  Dad went to work and mom took me to the lake for a walk.  Well the wind was howling so we just took a short walk around the top of the lake.  I still loved it - nose working is so refreshing!!  When we were pulling up the driveway mom noticed something by the garage.  Oh no she said....  A bear!  She beeped her horn and the bear ran up the hill behind the house.  I want to chase, I told her!!  No she said and put my lead back on.  Mom had taken the garbage out before we left.  Guess the young bear smelled it and was hungry.  Well mom put me in the yard, boo...:( and put the trash can in the garage.  He was a little bigger than me but she said no running in the woods tonight!!   No fair!!  Well we settled in for the night, mom gave me a chewy and told me I was a good boy for not going nuts over the bear.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Warm Weather and Smilin Pit Bull Rescue</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/670438</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 May 2010 06:09:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well we think the weather  may finally be getting a little bit warmer.  It calls for flurries on Sun ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well we think the weather  may finally be getting a little bit warmer.  It calls for flurries on Sunday - but we've got our fingers crossed that it won't happen.  Mom found a rescue to support in this area.  Well not right here in PA but it is fairly close by.  It's called Smilin Pit Bull Rescue.  They really seem to have it together.  Their first priority is the dog, not having their pictures with dogs in the paper for recognition.  Check out their website at www.spbr.org !!

Keep thinking sunshine!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tattoo Time</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:16:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Check it out, mom just posted her new tattoo of ME!!  Yipppeee!! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Check it out, mom just posted her new tattoo of ME!!  Yipppeee!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One More Day..</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:21:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>And mom is getting my portrait finished!!  Can't wait.  It looks so good so far.  We all can't wait  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ And mom is getting my portrait finished!!  Can't wait.  It looks so good so far.  We all can't wait to see it completed.  Mom found and washed my bow-tie so she can take a picture of me sitting next to my portrait!  How awesome is that?!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Moms Ink</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:09:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mom went to the tattoo shop and didn't come home until dark.  Turns out she got me tattooed on  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mom went to the tattoo shop and didn't come home until dark.  Turns out she got me tattooed on her leg!!  How cool is that??  The only bad thing is that it isn't finished :( so she can't take a picture of it - yet - to post.  But don't worry your little paws off - it's a comin.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Who's gonna get a tattoo??  Not Me!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/656185</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:36:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We'll mom and dad went out yesterday and came home after a bit and mom was printing pictures of me.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We'll mom and dad went out yesterday and came home after a bit and mom was printing pictures of me.  What's up mom??  Mom said she met some really interesting artists at a tattoo shop in Allegheny, NY.  Mom has been talking about getting me tattooed on her forever.  We'll she thinks she found the right person.  We'll see.  

I thought she was talking about me getting a tattoo, what is she crazy?  Whew, thank God it isn't me getting one!!  I'll watch though!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Missed it by that much!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/653534</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Feb 2010 14:18:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well we missed the BIG storm!!  We were in NJ for a week,  just got back the other day and a big ol  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well we missed the BIG storm!!  We were in NJ for a week,  just got back the other day and a big ol storm came up from - you guessed it - Texas!!  We got a whole inch of snow, everyone in New Jersey got 20 inches!!  Ha!!  The only bad thing is that it is COLD here!!  I mean cold!!  It was 18 degrees today and it's going to be 4 degrees tonight!  Brrrrrrrr......  

But it's alright, I've got my flannel blanket to keep me warm and toasty!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Still Freezin Here</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:10:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom hasn't been doing too good of a job keeping my diary posted.  If I didn't love her so much I' ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom hasn't been doing too good of a job keeping my diary posted.  If I didn't love her so much I'd be upset.....  

She's going to download a bunch of pics.  The 2009 Christmas one is soooo embarrassing!!  

It's still pretty cold here.  I woke mom up the other night to take me out, she put on my coat, her coat and boots and we went out.  It was so cold mom said her nose froze shut!!  What?? When we got back in the house she turned on the Weather Channel.  Minus 11 degrees!  What does that mean - besides it was colder than I've ever known in my life!!  

Mom took me to the lake the other day.  I found out, the hard way, about rock salt.  Got a piece stuck between my toes.  Burn!!!!  Luckily mom was there to clean it out and made me walk in the snow to stop the burn!!  No fun :(

It's cold enough that we only go to get the paper in the morning and a short walk in the afternoon.  I wear a fleece sweater and my new Obtrack jacket.  I refuse to wear the booties - even though they are camo as well.  Just not my style!  

Today it actually felt really warm - it was 33 degrees!!  I can't believe I was born in Florida, spent the last 2 years in TX and now live in the frozen tundra!!  Wow!!  I don't mind the snow now - I actually play in it and run like crazy in it!!

Tommorrow mom is taking me to Vet for a yearly exam.  I'm pretty healthy but she wants to start my file and get me the once over.  We'll see how that goes!

Monday is dads birthday.  We're going to grandma and grandpa's for a surprize visit!  Can't wait!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh the weather outside....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/643690</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:19:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's snowing (again) and it's cold.  That's all there is too it!!  Mom says the perfect temperature  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's snowing (again) and it's cold.  That's all there is too it!!  Mom says the perfect temperature for the perfect snowflake is 28 degrees.  Whatever, all I know is that it's snowing and it's cold!!  Mom bought me a cool new jacket from Obtrack.  They're in Sweden.  I LOVE IT!!  It fits me perfect!!  

So, if you're looking for a great winter coat for your pup check out Obtrack.com]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Things are getting better every day....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/635412</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:51:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well you know how I told you it snowed on day 3 at the new house?  Well on day 7 we got 6 inches of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well you know how I told you it snowed on day 3 at the new house?  Well on day 7 we got 6 inches of snow.  I had sooo much fun playing in it.  Dad was throwing snowballs and darn if I couldn't find them!!  Ha!  Well the next day the heater went in the house.  Mom and dad were furious!!  We just got a whole new heat system installed last week and things are finally getting back to "normal".    Mom ordered me a shipment from Bullystick.com and I'm good for treats for a long time!!

We've been walking on our mountain every day.  Today I flushed out two pheasants and a guinnea hen!!  How cool!!  Yesterday we had 4 gobblers in the yard.  The deer are here every night.  Crazy hunters around here keep using spot lights at night to spot the deer.  That's not too bad, but when then shine the lights in the house I bark and mom gets up and uses her spot light to shine back on them!!  Most of them have learned that there is a house here, not like you can miss it!!

My fenced area is almost done.  Mom and dad moved a huge pile of logs to make room for the gates.  I miss playing with my ball and can't wait for the fence to go up so I can play outside without being on lead!!  

Mom went to take me outside the other night.  I stepped outside and she quickly brought me back in.  She was totally freaked, something about a skunk was around somewhere.  Well her and dad checked out the area I usually go to and we got an all clear!!  Boy are those things stinky!!  Hope I never run into one of them!!  Then last night we heard a pack of coyotes.  They didn't sound like the coyotes in Texas, but they sure were hunting!!

Well, things are getting better every day, next week we're going to visit grandma and grandpa.  Mom and dad are getting their snowmobiles - wahooooo!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wahoooo I'm Diary of the Day!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/627717</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:41:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>What a great honor!!!  Mom figures we better get everyone up to date!!  We arrived in our new home i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What a great honor!!!  Mom figures we better get everyone up to date!!  We arrived in our new home in Smethport.  It is sooooo big!!  I've got 4x's the room in the house compared to Texas!!  We live on top of a mountain and our view is of the next mountain.  The fall colors were at their peak when we arrived.  The air smells soooooo good!!  I've seen deer in the back yard, fox in the front and pheasants in the fields!!  

On our third day in the house mom woke me up to go outside.  It was snowing!!!  What????  She put on my camo jacket - love that one - and I quickly did my business and headed back for the house.

It took us 4 days and 40 hours of driving to get here!!  What a long drive!!  We hit rain, fog and high winds along the way.  Poor dad was driving the truck pulling the tractor and was all over the road!!  But we made it safely!!  I slept for about 3 days after we got here!!  I was totally pooped out!!

So now we are up to date!!  New home and I got pick for Diary of the Day!!  How cool!!  Mom's gonna update my pictures today check them out!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Outta Here!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/625652</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Oct 2009 15:09:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Okay everyone, we're leaving in the morning.  Heading to Pennsylvania.  These people came in an boxe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Okay everyone, we're leaving in the morning.  Heading to Pennsylvania.  These people came in an boxed all of our stuff.  Luckily they left my bed!  Now the house has this crazy echo.  I'm moping around, not sure what is going on.  Mom and dad keep telling me were going to a new house.  A much bigger house, with plenty of room to run in!!  Yup, I'm allowed to run in the house!!  Turns out where we are moving the house needs to be big for me to run cause we're gonna get bunches of snow!!  What?????!!!!  I'll freeze!!!!  Mom did buy me another new insulated shirt for the trip, in case it gets cold on the way up.  

I'll write more when we arrive and get settled in.  Wish is luck!!!

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		<title>It's gettin close...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/622239</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:20:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and I are back in Texas, for about 2 1/2 weeks!! Then the movers are coming in, packing up the h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and I are back in Texas, for about 2 1/2 weeks!! Then the movers are coming in, packing up the house (yeah!) and we are outta here!!  

We've been up in PA with grandma and grandpa for over a month and just arrived back in TX yesterday!  All I can say is, wow, it that a long drive!!  I was stretching and cracking in the truck the last 2 hours of the drive!  But after a good nights sleep I'm up and runnin!

It's hot here!!  After being in "perfect" weather 50-70 degrees we arrived and it was 86 degrees!!  What the ?????  Mom and dad went out tonight left me to snooze in the bed.  Tough life!!  

Mom and dad found a really cool house with 11 acres in our new town.  Can't wait to get in and play!!!  I may not have a big fenced in yard area but I've still got woods to play in!  Mom bought me a new jacket - it's a cool fleece camo!  She'll post pictures soon!  I've even got camo booties (what are booties?).  Mom said I'm gonna need them when the snows come.  What, you mean that white stuff?  No problem, only mom says we're gonna have alot more than I've ever seen in my life!  Can't wait!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So I'n Not A Superdog After All....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/617859</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:52:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Okay, mom and I are in PA helping grandpa after his surgery.  Mom took me for a walk.  I chased a ch ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Okay, mom and I are in PA helping grandpa after his surgery.  Mom took me for a walk.  I chased a chipmunk up a hill, there are all of these exposed roots to sniff in.  Well the hill is made of clay/shale.  I started to slide and decided I didn't like to slide and I wanted to fly.  So I to the air.  Flying from about 6-7 feet high to the ground.  Well, turns out I forgot to put on my cape and did a crash landing.  Mom liked to freak.  I slid on my "wrist" and chest.  Took most of the fur off of my paw and lower leg.  No more flying for me!!

Mom has been massaging my leg, shoulder and paw to help me out.  I'm still a little sore but I know I'll be fine!  So until I can find that darn cape no more flying!!

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		<title>It's Official - We're Outta Here!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/608897</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:55:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup, dad finally got his transfer!!  We're moving to Pennsylvania!!  I can't believe it!!  Good thin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup, dad finally got his transfer!!  We're moving to Pennsylvania!!  I can't believe it!!  Good thing mom's got me a bunch of shirts, sweaters and jackets.  Oh yea, I've got cool camo booties for the snow!!  How awesome is that!!

Mom and dad have been buzzing around the house getting it ready to sell!!  Mom also told me that her and I are going to grandma and grandpa's house soon!  Grandpa is having some surgery and we're gonna go help!!  I'm so good, whenever grandma and grandpa walk towards me I move out of their way!  

I can't wait - new adventures await!!  Yaaahhoooo!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Been a while</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/603725</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 11:53:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So I had my surgery, all went well!!  They even cleaned my teeth a bit!!  Now mom says she has to pu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I had my surgery, all went well!!  They even cleaned my teeth a bit!!  Now mom says she has to put on sun glasses because I've got such bright and white teeth!!  

It's been so hot here!!  Mom gets up early to take me for a walk - and it's still hot!!  We finally got rain 2 days ago.  It hasn't rained for almost 5 weeks!!  Crazy!!  The heat index has been over a 100 degrees forever!!  Luckily I have my nap times from 10-4pm and I have a variety of ceiling fans to chose to sleep under.  I'm in the basement as mom is typing this.  Sleeping!  It's like 104 with the heat index today so not much movemnt from me!!

Anyway, all is well, just figured I'd keep my diary updated!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Surgery ;(</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/598547</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:21:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So the other day mom and I were playing.  I grabbed a stick and took it to mom to throw.  She notice ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So the other day mom and I were playing.  I grabbed a stick and took it to mom to throw.  She noticed blood and found a growth in my mouth.  Oh no!!!  So she took me to a new vet - great guy!!  He determined it was an epulis.  Or as we call it a mouth wart!!  So yesterday, Friday, mom got me up real early :(   Took me for a walk and then took me to the vets.  They were so nice to me!!  I took a nappie and they fixed my mouth.  Turns out I had two of the little boogers one on the bottom of my mouth and one on the top!!  Mom picked me up and I was real groggy!!

So I came home and took me a good long nap!!  I was soooo hungry!!!  Mom gave me a little  can food and then watched me to make sure I didn't puke!  Since I didn't after a couple of hours she gave me some more!  By the time we went to bed for the night she gave me the whole can.  I felt so much better!!

So my mouth warts are all gone and I'm up and running again!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vacation memoirs....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/595198</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Jun 2009 10:30:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom finally got some time to sit down and write about our vacation in May.  It was a blast!!

We l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom finally got some time to sit down and write about our vacation in May.  It was a blast!!

We left Texas bright and early and headed to our destination of the day - Cleveland, TN.  We made it in 13 hours.  Along the way mom stopped off a McDonalds and got a Bacon, Egg and Biscuit.  Well I had a little bit of it.  I got sick and puked on mom.  What a way to start a trip!!  But mom didn't panic, she just cleaned up, gave me a good walk and some fresh air and we were on our way again!!  We made it to Cleveland in good time and checked in.  Mom took me for a long walk once we settled into the hotel.  It was raining a little when we arrived.  

Woke up the next day and it was pouring!!  Mom and I went for a walk, ate breakfast, checked out and headed north again.  Destination - Pennsylvania.  It poured most of the drive.  Mom got white line fever behind a semi and had to pull over to take a power nap.  I was so good  while she slept, I just watched all the strange people at the rest stop.  We arrived in PA (pictures posted) and the weather was starting to let up a bit.  Still raining though!! 

We arrived at grandma and grandpa's in 13 hours - whew what a long drive!!  I got out of the car and mom had a frisbee in her hand!!  Wahoooo!!!  We played for a bit and then went in to see grandma and grandpa. Mom had me on lead and wouldn't let me greet anyone until I settled down.  You see grandpa had a knee joint replaced and I had to be extra careful.  So I calmed down and then greeted them like the good boy that I am. 

Well let me tell you my grandpa is pretty popular!!  I met soo many people and I was such a good guy!!  Everyone asked me to get a toy as soon as they walked into the door.  I did every time and would bring it to them with a wagging tail!!  I made so many friends!! We played lots of frisbee and mom and I walked 2-3 times every day.  We went exploring on the mountain and down roads we've never been before!!  It was sooo cool!!

Mom took grandma to the store and doctors appointments and I stayed with grandpa to keep him company (and of course meet lots of people!).

Mom even took me with her to New Jersey!!  We stayed with her best friend Jackie!!  I got to play with my ball there.  I was soo happy!!  All of the neighbors just laughed at me and saw how happy I am!!  Then we all went to Uncle Marks house.  I got to play frisbee there!!  So cool!!  Found out about city life!!  Everyone has such tiny yards!!  I'm used to my 20 acres in TX!!

On the way back to Texas we took a different route.  We went through West Virginia to see some friends.  Mom left me in the running car.  They have an old pit bull and mom didn't want me to get upset.  The drive back was a blast!!  We stayed at a Red Roof in Gladston.  It was so nice there as well!  Lots of walking area for me and we were behind a Cracker Barrel that mom loves!!

The second day driving back I didn't want to eat breakfast and got an upset tummy.  But once we got home all was well.  I ate my breakfast, lunch and dinner and settled into the bed for the night!!  Dreaming about chasing chipmunks and squirrels!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>He threatened to shoot me!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/590435</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 May 2009 18:40:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and I were in Pennsylvania helping out grandma and grandpa the last 3 weeks.  Mom took me for lo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and I were in Pennsylvania helping out grandma and grandpa the last 3 weeks.  Mom took me for lots of walks during her breaks from doctors appointments.  We would walk along Penns Creek where there are lots of vacation homes.  It's so pretty there, lots of great smells.

Well one evening mom and I were walking along and she saw this huge golden retriever.  Well the retriever saw me and gave chase.  I was on my lead (of course) and the golden was not.  Well he caught up to us in no time flat!  Mom was telling the guys on the porch to get their dog that I'm afraid of other dogs and will react.  Well thank God one of the guys came over and helped grab the dog.  This, of course, was after the golden (male) stuck his nose up my butt.  RUDE!!  Well I turned around and growled, and the guys finally got up off their butts and got the dog.  

Then this guy was walking towards mom yelling at her that she wasn't allowed there.  Mom has grown up there, the nerve!!  Well then the guy looked at me and said, "I'll shoot your dog, mom said, You'll shoot my dog?"  He said, "Yes, if I see that dog over here again I'll shoot him."  Well mom was soo mad!!  She called the State Police  :) !!!

They went over and told the guy there was a leash law in the state of PA and that he couldn't let the dog just run.  Then they informed him that he cannot threaten to shoot a dog.  Especially when the dog is attached to a human!!

Unbelievable.  I don't understand, I'm just a nice guy, I don't deserve to be shot at!!  ;(]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One dead snake!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/583493</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:03:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and I went for a walk this morning, as usual.  Well we decided to take a different route.  I saw ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and I went for a walk this morning, as usual.  Well we decided to take a different route.  I saw it first - a snake.  I hesitated and looked at mom and back at the snake.  Mom now takes her walking stick, just in case!  She told me to leave it and sure enough it was a dead snake.  Someone had run it over.  I just wanted to smell, but mom remembers a snake that had been shot 9 times and still raised it's head at a shovel so she told me to leave it and I walked a big circle around it!!  

Mom's decided that we're going to stay closer to the house until her and dad get all of the grass cut short.  We have 20 acres, but I get to play on about 10 that has been cleared.  Better safe than sorry!!  We're glad to hear that Nari and Joey are recovering well from their snake bites and hope the scare is over.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Close call</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/583134</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:04:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me for a walk this morning - our usual routine.  Well we went down the driveway (I was on l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me for a walk this morning - our usual routine.  Well we went down the driveway (I was on lead) and mom saw a cat.  I didn't see the cat and was sniffing around some plants.  Mom was watching the cat and heard this sound  - rattles!  Mom turned and saw a rattle snake strike at me!!  I  jumped back and was not bit (Thank God!)  Well mom pulled back on the lead and said Leave it!  She tripped and fell as she pulled me back.  So I did as told and came right over to her.  I wanted to go check out that thing on the ground but I didn't leave her.  Well needless to say, mom and dad tried to find it to shoot it with no luck.  It's getting warm here in Texas and the snakes are on the move.  Mom has a motto for snakes, kill'em all and let God figure it out.  

Please be careful when you take your kids out - you never know what is out there that can harm them!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Almost vacation time!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/582761</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:26:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom started to tell me about next Saturday.  We're driving to Pennsylvania to see grandma and grandp ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom started to tell me about next Saturday.  We're driving to Pennsylvania to see grandma and grandpa.  She's laying down the rules - again.  Seems granpa had some pretty serious surgery and mom is going up to lend a hand.  You know what that means...

Yup, I'm staying in a hotel again!!  I love that!!  People are so taken with me - I have such a loving personality!!  And the best part about vacation - the further we drive the better the smells get!!  

Once we get to grandma's and grandpa's I'm really gonna turn on the charm!  The last time I was there grandma just fell in love with me.  

Mom takes me everywhere with her.   Because of grandpa's surgery mom will not leave me at their house if she goes anywhere.  How cool is that!!  That means I get to go shopping!!  Ha!!  Hopefully I'll see those monster deer and those crazy turkeys again!!  Can't wait to chase them through the woods!!

Okay, time for my walk - mom's waiting!!

Bye for now!! ;)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Was that a Wabbit??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/581845</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:07:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So mom and I were going for our evening walk.  Things are warming up and the smells are wonderful!!  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mom and I were going for our evening walk.  Things are warming up and the smells are wonderful!!  We walked past a cedar tree and FWOOOOP!!  What was that!!  I saw a white cotton ball with big feet and ears!!  Hey is that what I think it is?  Is that a rabbit?  We mom let the rabbit get a good head start then let me off the lead.

Okay, don't get mad at mom, read on and you'll see why....

Well at first I smelled it - yes!!  Off I go running - ran in the opposite direction of the rabbit!!  Okay, ran back got the scent again - off I go again.   Missed it again.  By now mom had the giggles!!  

Okay, so I decided that maybe mom knew where it was - ran to her.  She said she saw it running that way and pointed.  I ran and smelled - no rabbit - I think she was sending me on a wild rabbit hunt!!

Well, long and short, I did not find it ever again.  But boy it sure was fun to just run in the field.  

Dad took out a hedgerow today.  Mom is always looking for slithering things on the ground and keeps the grass real short.  She was so happy to she the hedgerow gone.   One less area for snakes she says...

Oh well, maybe tommorrow I'll find the rabbit again. ......

Then again, maybe I won't - Lord knows I'm not a tracking dog!!

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		<title>Lonely, kinda....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/570132</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:59:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well Darcy has been gone for a week now.  Mom and dad took her back to the rescue for a bit.  Hopefu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Darcy has been gone for a week now.  Mom and dad took her back to the rescue for a bit.  Hopefully she'll find a permanent home.  I was kinda sad for a couple of days.  

Mom has been working so I just sleep until she gets home.  She takes me for rides almost every day.  Love that!!  We've also been playing alot of frisbee!!  Really love that!!    Walks are different, nobody to share the smells with.   Now I'm outside with mom and dad all the time.  

It's been raining the last 3 days.  But mom plays laser with me in the basement!!  Love that!!

Keep your paws crossed for Darcy, I really hope she gets a forever home!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm all alone ;{  ;}</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/560348</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:40:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom got a job ;}  Now I'm alone ;{  But it's okay because I get to sleep on the dad's pillows, then  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom got a job ;}  Now I'm alone ;{  But it's okay because I get to sleep on the dad's pillows, then I sleep on mom's pillows.  It's alot of decision making on my part, but I try!   ;}  

Dad went fishing while mom was at work yesterday.  He came home and smelled like - well you know.  Mom worked all day and Darcy and I slept.  Okay I slept and Darcy dug up the yard looking for bugs!  

Mom came home and we played frisbee - yippppeeee!!!  Then she went out to dinner with dad.  They both didn't get home until after dark.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Vet</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/551319</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:53:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I was due for my rabies and mom took me to the new vet.  He's in Lumberton, TX.  He's a really  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I was due for my rabies and mom took me to the new vet.  He's in Lumberton, TX.  He's a really nice guy!!  I even liked his vet techs!!  They didn't grab over my nose (I hate that!).  I don't have to have my teeth cleaned.  He said they looked great!!  Not bad for a 5 1/2 year old!!  It was nice going with mom in the car.   It took almost an hour to get to the vets office.  I got out and peed on every tree on his lot!!  On the way out I managed to pee on the bushes!!  

Then we drove back to the house.  It was nice and sunny.  I curled up on the front seat and took a nap!!  Now I'm home laying on my pillow in front of the door.  The sun comes in and I love it!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Same ol, same ol....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/549397</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:11:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Things are pretty much routine here!!  Not that that is a bad thing.  Mom has been taking me outside ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Things are pretty much routine here!!  Not that that is a bad thing.  Mom has been taking me outside without Darcy in the evenings.  You see mom and dad are cleaning up our property.  There was a barn that burned down with the previous owner and there is alot of scrap metal to get rid of.  Well mom has been taking me out to areas of the property off lead.  Dad would freak if he was there!!  I'm lovin it!!  I get to sniff in the brush till my hearts content!!  

Mom has been taking me and Darcy for walks by ourselves at night.  I love it!!  Darcy is always watching me and walking in my way.  Mom wants to work on her self esteem issues and it seems to be helping!!  

It's supposed to get cold here in a couple of days.  Good thing I've got dad's bed to sleep on.  I bury myself under the covers and the pillows and I'm good for the day!!

Mom said she's gonna build a fire in the fireplace on Friday.  It's supposed to be pretty cold and we've got alot of firewood.  Cool!!  Anything that makes heat I love!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What was that?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/540256</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:25:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Okay, so this morning mom took me and Darcy for our daily walk.  Only this time we just kinda went w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Okay, so this morning mom took me and Darcy for our daily walk.  Only this time we just kinda went where the smells were good - no real destination.  We took one of the new deer paths that dad cut in recently.  Mom had to hold a branch down so I could jump over it.  Darcy followed my lead.  I smelled something in the brush and heard a fluttering sound.  Turns out that we smelled a quail and flushed him out!!  It was soooo cool!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/532692</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:53:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>And for Thanksgiving mom gave me a bath!!  Yeah, NOT!!!  But it's alright, I'm clean and smell wonde ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ And for Thanksgiving mom gave me a bath!!  Yeah, NOT!!!  But it's alright, I'm clean and smell wonderful!!  Mom gives me more hugs when I'm clean!!  She says I smell like a coconut boy!!  She uses Oatmeal and Aloe shampoo.  

Well, I don't feel too bad, Darcy got a bath first!!  And my treat was some turkey meat!!  Yum!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Time Change is Here - Fooey!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/525823</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Nov 2008 18:05:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's getting darker earlier, I hate this time of year!!  The only good think is that mom still isn't ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's getting darker earlier, I hate this time of year!!  The only good think is that mom still isn't working!!  Yeah for me!!  Not much going on around here.  Mom and dad are still cutting and burning trees from the hurricane.  Tommorrow the roofers will be here to replace the roof we lost during the hurricane.  The weather has been beautiful!!  Mom takes me and Darcy on walks 2-3-4 times a day!!  Mom plays frisbee with me about 2-3 times a week.  She's worried that I may hurt my front paw again.  Mom gave me a bath the other day, that's not the funny part - she gave Darcy one too!!  Ha!!  And Darcy though I was the only one who got a bath!!  

Well things are calm - mom is going to open up the fireplace and start a fire this week, it's been cool at night and she's wanting to check out the fireplace in this house.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vacation was a blast!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/521422</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:46:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We went to Central Pennsylvania to grandma and grandpa's house!  It was a BLAST!!  Mom downloaded a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We went to Central Pennsylvania to grandma and grandpa's house!  It was a BLAST!!  Mom downloaded a bunch of pictures!!  The weather was perfect!  We stayed for two weeks, the first two nights there was frost on the ground and the leaves started to change.  Then it got into the 70's!!  Mom took me for 5-10 miles of walks every day!!!  Told ya it was a blast!!

I saw chipmunks, chased them, turkeys, chased them and deer - mom wouldn't let me chase them!!!  I got to smell my first fish and actually walked in the creek!!!  I loved it.  Mom says if it were summer she would go swimming with me in the creek!!!  Gotta come back in the summer!!

It took us 25 hours to get to Pennsylvania.  We stayed at a hotel each way, that was interesting!!  The way up was no problem, some kids were partying but didn't make any noise by us so we got some sleep.  One the way back I saw a few guys I didn't like and made sure they saw me!!

But the best news is this...  the last time I saw grandma and grandpa I was a real brat -  I mean bad!!!  Mom has done so much training with me for the last 2-3 years!!  Well after the first day grandma said to mom that she was quite impressed and had to admit that I wasn't too bad!!  Well I just layed on the charm and won her heart!!  By the end of vacation grandma said I could visit any time!!!  Told you, vacation was a blast!!!

 Mom and dad took me everywhere with them!!  They drove 2 hours to Cabelas and took me!  Well come to find out there were dog and horse pens outside of the store.  Dad got a lock for my pen and they shopped for 2 hours!!  Well it was a beautiful day - see the pictures of me and mom!  There was a wonderful breeze and the sun was shining!!  I got my picture taken with mom in front of the store as well!!

Dad went fishing daily and mom and I would tag along.  I found out that fishing is fun!!  I really liked walking in the creek!!  When dad caught a fish, he'd let me smell it and then toss it back in! So cool right!!

Then mom's brother and wife came up to visit for 5 days!!  The played with me too!!  Everyone went out and mom left me at the house with Mark's wife Debbie.  Debbie was bit by a dog once and doesn't like dogs too much.  Well, I was real calm and worked my charms on her,  and guess what?  She likes me too!!  ;}  So cool right!!

Mom played frisbee with me every day, sometimes twice a day.  There is a big pasture in front of the house and I loved it!  It had a slight hill which was a great workout!!

Well mom said we're gonna try to take a trip up in the spring - hope so!!  Vacation was sooo much fun!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lights on!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/507757</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 07:14:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad were talking about how in Florida after Hurricane Jeane we lost power.  It was so hot!!  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad were talking about how in Florida after Hurricane Jeane we lost power.  It was so hot!!  I kept looking at dad and then to the ceiling fans.  No luck - they wouldn't turn on!  Then dad said, Buddy if I could turn them on I would, pointed to the fan and they moved!!  Well needless to say dad was my hero that day!!  He got those fans moving!!

Well mom and dad were laughing about it all day!!  Then that night mom noticed the ceiling fans moving and said Look at the fans!!  Sure enough we had power!!  We weren't supposed to get it until around Sept 30th!!  How lucky are we!!!  I'm telling you mom and dad sure know how to perform magic!!

Luckily the weather is still cool at night!!  The only bad part is during the day the lovebugs are out.  Boy are they horrible.  Mom said we have vacation in a couple of weeks - heading to Pennsylvania.  Can't wait, I've never been there!!  We are staying in a hotel along the way.  Can't wait for that either!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My big day out after the Hurricane!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/506753</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:42:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me and Darcy for a walk this morning.  She mentioned that she was gonna take me with her th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me and Darcy for a walk this morning.  She mentioned that she was gonna take me with her this morning to see what her routine is.  Well all I can say is WOW!!  We drove out the road, what a mess!!  Then at the baseball fields there were all of the huge tents and trucks.  Mom said they are the Heros, the power line guys!  Cool....

Then we drove to town.  But we stopped on the highway and sat in traffic for 1 1/2 hours.  We turned down this little road.  Mom got out and opened the back of the SUV up.  I stayed in my seat just like I'm supposed to!  Then there were all of these military guys. They gave us 100 pounds of ice, 2 cases of water and 2 cases of MRE's.  They even gave me a couple of rubs!!  They were so nice!!  

Then mom took me out for a little bit of a walk - we were in line for  a long time and I had to go!!  Then we drove back home so mom could put the ice, food and water up.  She's using about a case of water a day.  We just hope to get power in a couple of weeks......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hurricane Ike - will he ever leave?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/505266</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:55:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hurricane Ike slammed into us yesterday.  We were about 50 miles from the eye of the storm.  We lost ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hurricane Ike slammed into us yesterday.  We were about 50 miles from the eye of the storm.  We lost power around 4:30am.  At 10:30 am the winds had really picked up.  The trees were bent straight over and the rain was sideways.  We all heard a couple of booms and thought it was a tree on the house.  Wrong.  Turns out our metal roof lifted off the house and was hanging on the powerlines that come into the house.  Well, the winds got stronger - the gusts had to be about 90mph!!  Trees just snapped outside.  We kept hearing banging on the roof and wasn't sure what it was.  

Luckily the house we have has a basement - not too common in this part of  TX!!  Mom carried Darcy while dad brought her crate down.  I went down the stairs all by myself - a feat not before accomplished!!  Mom and dad watched the wind - mom gave me and Darcy toys.  Well we heard more banging and the trees were just bending!!  This lasted for about 2 - 3 hours.  Finally the winds died down.  Mom took me and Darcy out, I had to go, Darcy was too scared!!  She hand gone potty since about 9PM the night before!!  It was after noon by the time she finally did go!!

Well the winds died down and we came back upstairs.  The banging was part of the roof that had wrapped around the chimney and was slapping the other side of the roof.  

It didn't stop raining until 6:30pm - then it only stopped for about 30 minutes.  Dad got on the roof to put tarps up - the ceiling is wet in 3 rooms.  And it started to rain again!  Okay it poured!!  Then the moon came out -it was a full moon!  But only for a few hours.  Now it's raining again - mom pulled up the radar on the computer and found one long band from the Gulf - over our town - to what is left of the hurricane in Missouri!!  What is up with this Ike?  Will he EVER LEAVE????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hurricane's a comin!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/504116</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:57:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup, Gustav missed us.  We had a great breeze and a little bit of rain.  Now there's Ike.  Looks lik ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup, Gustav missed us.  We had a great breeze and a little bit of rain.  Now there's Ike.  Looks like Ike may give us a run for the money.  We're gonna be on the northeastern side.  Mom says this is the bad side.   But we're not evacuating!!  We've got a basement in our house!!  Yup, a basement!!  It's so cool!  Mom's got futons, recliners and a tv/vcr down there.  Even some crates for me and Darcy.

Aunt Cami came over to drop of a roll-bed incase if they come over.  She brought her Boston Terrier - Camo with her.  Well I sniffed him for about 3 seconds, figured out he was a he and jumped him!!  Luckily mom was on her game and got me off and into the house quick.  I scratched Camo's head a bit - but he's alright!!  I know he's coming back but we'll all be in crates so no problems on this side!!

Darcy and I are living the good live otherwise.  Mom hand feeds her twice a day and takes us for lots of walks.  Mom says to enjoy it because after vacation in October she's gonna find a job.  Boo-hoo!!  I love having mom here with me all day.  But she's bored and ready to go back to work.

So all my doggie friends, Ike is a comin', say a prayer for us to be safe!!

Turner]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hey, that's my fur!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/492816</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:25:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Darcy and I have been playing ---- alot!!  Well mom was rubbing my neck when she felt some lumps.  S ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Darcy and I have been playing ---- alot!!  Well mom was rubbing my neck when she felt some lumps.  She looked closer and saw where Darcy had chewed my neck a bit.  Then she found a chunk of my fur missing!!  Hey!!  No fair!!  I'm not complaining though, it's nice to have a friend around again!!  I miss Boomer terribly and Darcy has been alot of fun to chase and box with.  

Mom is so proud of me, she wrote my trainers back in Florida to tell them how great I am with Darcy!!  Mom gives me hugs and kisses all the time and tells me how proud she is of me.  I just smile!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Moseying along....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/488469</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:31:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So Darcy is getting better every day.  She jumps at me and plays with me.  I'm having a blast with h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So Darcy is getting better every day.  She jumps at me and plays with me.  I'm having a blast with her!!  Mom laughs and says it's payback for when I was a brat-dog!!  Dad was home today.  He's working tonight.   Luckily I still got my nap time in on his bed!!

No complaints here, it's hot out, but I've got a/c so I'm good.  Have a great Dogster day!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whew its HOT!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/487754</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:51:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Temperature is supposed to hit 102 today!!  Whew!!  I have my favorite spot when it gets hot out.  I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Temperature is supposed to hit 102 today!!  Whew!!  I have my favorite spot when it gets hot out.  It's on the bed, belly up, spread eagle under the ceiling fan!!  Mom has been in to check on me a few times.  

Darcy and I went for a walk this morning before the heat kicked in.  She's getting better every day and is learning to enjoy walks.  

We have been playing quite a bit, mom saw Darcy on top of me yesterday.  I was belly up and she had her mouth around my neck!!  I loved it!!  I got up and chased her, then she chased me!!  Life is pretty good!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Playtime again!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/485981</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:14:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup, Darcy and I played just about all day!!  I haven't played in years and I'm remembering how much ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup, Darcy and I played just about all day!!  I haven't played in years and I'm remembering how much fun it was!!  I was doing figure 8's around the bushes out back.  Darcy got wise and just stood in the middle and did the pivot maneuver on me!!  We had great fun!!  Mom even took Darcy on my afternoon walk.  She was pretty nervous, but once she saw how calm I was she settled in and enjoyed it!  

Mom told me that tommorrow (Friday) she's giving me a bath.  Darn!!  I've been sneaking under the radar getting out of it because Darcy is here.  Well now I'm itching so mom says I'm hit.

Oh well!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I finally got Darcy to play!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/484730</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:37:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>And I didn't freak out!!  Usually I'm scared about other dogs coming near me.  Mom has been doing a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ And I didn't freak out!!  Usually I'm scared about other dogs coming near me.  Mom has been doing a great job protecting me so my confidence is high!!  Well today Darcy came outside and mom let her off lead to play.  We had so much fun!!  It was good to have a friend to chase after and then chase me!!  Darcy kept hiding behind a cedar tree, but I'm pretty fast and caught her!!  It's so much fun to have a friend!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I don't get it!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/484157</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:00:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom brought home Darcy two weeks ago.  Once again today she closed her crate door and has her in the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom brought home Darcy two weeks ago.  Once again today she closed her crate door and has her in the house.  Darcy is on MY pillows.  I went over to Darcy to try to get her to play, I did my little dance, even woofed a little.  No response.  

I don't get it.  

Since she didn't want to play I'm laying down.  

Yesterday mom took Darcy's crate and Darcy in the truck.  I was so sad that I didn't eat my breakfast.  I was soooo happy when mom came home and had Darcy with her.  I just wish she would play!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's So Proud!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/480277</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:51:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just wanted to gloat a bit!!  Mom is so proud of me for being so good with Darcy.  She is so afrai ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just wanted to gloat a bit!!  Mom is so proud of me for being so good with Darcy.  She is so afraid of everything!!  I was up on mom's bed today and she came into the room.  Mom was putting away clothes and just ignoring her.  I watched her and did nothing.  I am so awesome!!!  A long time ago I would've jumped and growled at her.  But not now.  She needs mom's help and I get to help mom and Darcy to!!  

Okay, I'm done gloating...... for now!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm so confused....</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:50:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I went outside with Mom and Darcy and heard a bunch of raccoons fighting in the woods.  I did my usu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went outside with Mom and Darcy and heard a bunch of raccoons fighting in the woods.  I did my usual fence check to make sure none were over the line.  Then I ran up to Darcy.  Mom saw my hair up on my back and told me to leave it.  I don't understand I was just saying hello.  I think mom thought the hair up meant I was going to jump on Darcy.  I wasn't though, swear.  I'm so confused.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Foster!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/478434</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Jul 2008 20:53:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Her name is Darcy and she is sooo pretty!!!  Mom was concerned about me meeting her because I'm afra ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Her name is Darcy and she is sooo pretty!!!  Mom was concerned about me meeting her because I'm afraid of other dogs.  Once I saw how scared she was I knew I had to help her!  Mom is so proud!!  She's a boxer mix - mom's gonna start a page for her!!!  She's so scared and needs mom's help to understand everything is alright.  

I've got a friend!!!!  I haven't been around any other dogs since Boomer went to Heaven in November.  She's soooo pretty!!!

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		<title>Happy Birthday to Me and Mom</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/474769</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:11:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is my birthday!  I'm 5 years old.  Mom and dad adopted me from a yucky kill shelter in Florida ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is my birthday!  I'm 5 years old.  Mom and dad adopted me from a yucky kill shelter in Florida.  I was actually adopted but the person who orignally adopted me never showed up at the vets office to get me!!  I got dumped twice!!  But mom and dad showed up the next day and we went for a long car ride home.  My life is one of many joys.  Mom takes me everywhere!!  When we lived in Florida she would drive to the house in TX and take me along!!  It was a blast driving cross the south!!  Love the smells!!  In October we're going to Pennsylvania to see grandma and grandpa.  I've never been there, but mom tells me I'm gonna love it!!  Can't wait!!

I woke up this morning to mom saying, "Good morning my birthday boy!!"  I gave her a kiss and said, "Good morning birthday mom!!"  

Happy birthday to me,,, happy birthday to me!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Poor dog down the road a bit....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/473756</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:50:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom has been feeding and watering this dog down the road for over a month now.  He looks like a gold ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom has been feeding and watering this dog down the road for over a month now.  He looks like a golden/chow with short legs.  He's so sweet!!  Mom called the SPCA in Dallas - the TX HQ - and reported a cruelty case on him.  We'll they got all kinds of info from mom and told her they don't cover our county that they would refer it out locally.  Nobody has called mom yet.   So.... mom wrote a note and put it on the house of the poor guy!! You see, he's got a horrible cough.  Mom figures its heartworm.  She's heard it before and she's hearing it in this guy.  So mom left a note asking whomever is feeding the dog to please take it to a vet.  This dog is really sweet, he's finally letting mom stroke his chest.  Now he looks forward to seeing mom - after all she brings cold water and food 2x's a day.  Being new to this area isn't helping.  We don't know who we can trust to help.  In Florida most LEO's didn't know about the animal laws, but we had a specific investigator from the local SPCA available.  We are learning here that if you are out of city limits you're pretty much on your own.

The temperature is supposed to hit 98 today with a heat index of 105, mom swears if she sees anyone at that house she's going to talk to them.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bee sting - ouch!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/470464</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:59:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and I were sitting on the new deck out front waiting for dad to come home from work.    Mom lost ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and I were sitting on the new deck out front waiting for dad to come home from work.    Mom lost my frisbee a couple of days ago.  I was trying to show her it was under the rope on the bench.  She finally saw it and told me I was a genius!!  Ha!  Then, I heard a sound under the bench, kindof a buzzing sound.  Mom looked under at the same time I did and I got stung, right on the right side of my face!!!  Ow!!!  Mom rushed me into the house to give me a benedryl.  I usually break out in hives after a sting!!  My face swelled up like an egg and mom put ice on it for me!!  She held me all night to make sure I was alright.  Luckily I didn't break out in hives and didn't have to go to the ER!!  Whew!!  Way to go mom!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's gone again!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/464939</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 May 2008 10:14:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup, she woke up early one morning gave me a hug and a kiss and said she'd be back in a few weeks... ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup, she woke up early one morning gave me a hug and a kiss and said she'd be back in a few weeks....  She left me alone with dad!!!  Dad wrks crazy shift work and doesn't play as much.  But, guess what?  Dad DID play with me - alot!!  He took me for walks, rides in the truck and even threw the frisbee, my personal favorite!!  Mom's back now and things are back to normal.  When she was sleeping the other night I whispered in her ear that from now on no more long vacations without me!!  

It's been pretty hot here, kinda like Florida was.  Except we don't have a pool at this new house.  Mom said no more pools.  Oh well, guess I'll just have to lay under the ceiling fan in the A/C instead!!  What a tough life ;}!!

Mom's cookin today - boy does it smell good!!  I keep giving here the "I'm starving" eyes, but so far she's not falling for it!!  Darn!!  Oh well, guess I'll go lay under the fan for a bit!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's Famous Tattoos</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/452187</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:08:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom subscribes to this cool magazine The Bark.  The best ever written!!  They did an article on peop ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom subscribes to this cool magazine The Bark.  The best ever written!!  They did an article on people who have tattooed their dogs on themselves.  Mom sent in two pictures and they got posted on their blog!!   She's got paws tattooed as  a bracelet.  She has the Chinese symbols for dog and friend below the bracelet.  On her leg she has these cool "water paw prints" from a dream she had years ago.  Check out her pictures at The Bark.com click on the Blog section!!

Way cool mom!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Life is Good....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/451027</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:50:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We've been here in TX for about 2 months now.  Mom may have found me a new vet - good news.  I get t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We've been here in TX for about 2 months now.  Mom may have found me a new vet - good news.  I get to go for my walks - on lead for now, on our 20 acres.  I listen to those strange coyotes almost every night.  Mom gave me a bath tonight.  That means I got a great massage.  So life is good here on the ranch. 

Mom has been helping this local rescue group PAWS.  They are so nice.  She's been helping with training and behavior issues.  They have some wonderful dogs and pups and are truly caring people!!  

Got the latest issue of The Bark magazine.  Mom send in picures of me, Baby and Boomer to try to get published.  Hopefully we'll become famous!!

We played frisbee tonight.  Mom just wouldn't stop throwing it!!  Of course I couldn't stop catching it!!  So I guess that worked out alright!!  Mom wants to teach me how to ride in the Rhino.  I don't know about that - I know there are stray dogs around her - I can smell them.  If I see one I'll have to go and investigate it!!

Even the weather has been pretty good here!!  I've got my sofa/recliner back and I sleep on it every night.  Sometimes I'll wake up and nudge mom to let me up with her, but most nights I'm happy on my sofa!!

Mom and dad are on vacation this week.  They bought me a life jacket - it's bright yellow.  They said they're gonna take me out on the boat with them - that ought to be interesting!!!  Mom said next month we're gonna sign up for Dogster Plus so she can post all of these cool pictures of me!!

Whew, that's about it for now.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Where Did Mom Go?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/449537</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:10:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom hasn't been home for a few days now, what's up.  Dad has been so cool, taking me for walks and p ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom hasn't been home for a few days now, what's up.  Dad has been so cool, taking me for walks and playing frisbee with me.  I'm a little confused though.  Where is mom?  Dad works at night so I help him sleep during the day since mom isn't here.  Where the heck is she????  

Dad said mom met her friend in Dallas and they were heading to some place called Springfield, MO.  Whatever!!  Why didn't she take me???  

Since I'm here with dad I decide to teach dad my new trick.  It's called sittin on dads lap to get some lovin!!  Dad was watching tv and I walked over to him and just climbed up.  He didn't stop me so I knew I was in!!  Know what?  I love my dad!!  He gave me great hugs and told me what a good boy I am!!  My dad, so easy to train!!!  

Mom is home now and of course we played and played!!  Mom threw the frisbee, I ate it!! Now I don't have a frisbee to play with!!  Oh well!!  It got dark out tonight and mom had me chasing the laser light all over the yard!!  My yard has a hill on it so I get a great workout!!

Well mom is home and it's bedtime so I've got to go......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Texas????!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:56:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well we finally made it to the ranch.  Mom took a few months off the computer but now she's up and r ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well we finally made it to the ranch.  Mom took a few months off the computer but now she's up and running!!  Life is definately different here in Texas.  We are in the country and there are stray dogs, packs of dogs and just loose dogs running all over!!  Mom and dad have been clearing the property and say they are going to fence in about 5 acres just for me.  They're soo cool!!  Mom plays frisbee with me ever night - love that!!  I go with her on walks all the time!  Love that!!  She has a chair set up at the front of the property so she can watch the sunsets.  I just sit with her - enjoying the moment as well.  Our neighbor has 3 horses and a jack.  The Jack's name is Oreo - he's friendly and love to eat - yup, Oreos!!  

Mom's gonna post more pictures soon - there are so many that need to be posted!!  The other day mom was cooking bacon and had all of the windows open in the house.  Dad went to work - he's working nights, and mom looked out the front door.  There it was, a raccoon on the porch looking in the door.  Mom started yelling.  I thought it was playtime and didn't even see the critter.  Then we went out back, I smelled the beast and started to bark.  Then I heard this strange sound - foreign dog sounds. Mom called them coyotes.  Apparently there are bunches of them around here.  Don't know what they are, sure don't want to meet them!!

Oh well, time to run for now - got lots of exploring to do!!!

Turner]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Please say a prayer for Saxony (RIP 2000-2007)</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/420933</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Feb 2008 17:42:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom read about Saxony id #710141.  Her mom and dad had just bought a 12 acre farm in Texas.  They le ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom read about Saxony id #710141.  Her mom and dad had just bought a 12 acre farm in Texas.  They left her in the yard and went to closing.  When they got home they found Saxony dead from a gunshot wound and the neighbor sitting on his porch.  Turns out the neighbor shot her, ON HER OWN PROPERTY, because he was "afraid" of her.  Mom's pretty upset because this isn't too far from where we are moving. 

Why are humans so cruel??  This was such a sensless act.  Saxony was an accredited Am Staff, who had an amazing homelife.  She was active in agility and conformation holding titles in each.  

Mom gave me a big hug and told me not to worry, if someone does that to me, she'll shoot back!!


(Turner sighs and lays down on his pillow....)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wahhoooo  were moving!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/420915</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Feb 2008 16:34:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This is my last entry for a while.  We're moving to the ranch in Texas!!!  I can't wait!!!  Mom took ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is my last entry for a while.  We're moving to the ranch in Texas!!!  I can't wait!!!  Mom took me to Petco today to get me some special toys because I have been so good!! There were soooo many scary dogs in the store!!  I did my sit and downs perfectly!!  One mean little schnauzer mix pup growled at me!!  Big ol' meany!!  The mother was pushing a cart and let her child run around the store with the pup.  She ran right towards me!!  Mom stepped in front and told the girl not to let her dog run up to stranger dogs to ask first.  Way to go mom!!!  Once she told people I was in training everyone was eager to help!!  I watched big and little dogs walk around the store.  I kept looking at mom and she told me how good I was!!  She made sure I was safe!  Funny how people see me and think I'm mean!!  I'm scared of just about every dog in that store, but I know I'm safe and had a great time smelling the fish tanks (got to put snot marks on them!!  ha!), checking out the rabbits and ferrits.  The birds were a little nuts, I pulled mom away from them!!

So mom bought me a couple of new sweaters and shirts in the last two weeks!  They're all washed and ready for me.  I can't wait, it was in the high 70's in Florida today - too warm!!  Mom said I'm gonna need the sweaters in Texas, dad said it's cold there!!  I've got a whopping 20 acres to play on when we move!!  There's all kind of new animals that I keep smelling.  I know one day I'll get to see one face to face!  Can't wait!!  

Anyway, mom won't be able to write my logs for a while.  We have no internet in the new house ;{  But as soon as we do, she's gonna post new pictures and stories right away!!  Thanks, everyone, Lexi and Hershey especially for the tips on the hotels in MS.  We're staying at LaQuinta thanks to you guys!!!

Wish us luck!!  

Turner, Turner's mom and dad]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's official - we're moving!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/419306</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:14:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup, next Friday, February 8th we're gone!!!  The bank appraiser came out and the insurance agent ca ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup, next Friday, February 8th we're gone!!!  The bank appraiser came out and the insurance agent came out.  Mom said that is a very good sign!!  She's pretty happy!!  Dad is supposed to fly in on Wednesday!!!  Yeah!!!  Thanks to all my pup pals out in Dogster we made a reservation at LaQuinta Hotel in Moss Point, MS!!  Thanks guys!!!  It's gonna be a long drive - but we are sooo excited!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hey Where's My Stuff?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/418072</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:22:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So as I was outside in the kennel area playing with my ball a truck and trailer pulled into the driv ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So as I was outside in the kennel area playing with my ball a truck and trailer pulled into the driveway.  I let mom know with a couple of barks.  Once she said thanks I went off to play again.   Well the people were there for quite a while.  They left and mom brought me back into the house again.  Funny, no bed for mom, no tv, no tv stand - hey where's our stuff??  Mom said we're getting closer to moving and the people were coming back for a second load.  WHAT???  They better not take MY dog beds, I've got 3!!  Well sure enough as mom had me in the shower they pulled in again.  I helped this time.  I was so good.  I went outside, sniffed their truck real good.  I even peed on the tire!!  Well they took the lawnmower, some plants, the birdbath, the mirrors and pictures from the house.  Hey????  Once they left again mom gave me a nice warm bath ;{ then I ran around the empty bedrooms sniffing everything.  Well I sniffed around.  There isn't much left, a futon which mom says I have to share with her, two chairs and a table with a flat tv.  The only good thing was that nobody touched MY beds!!  Yess!!!!!!

Oh yea, since my warrior incident mom won't let me in the back yard at night.  She says she's had enough excitement for a while!!  My wounds are healing well and mom can't stop kissing my zig zag pink scar on my lip!!  Not a bad thing!!! ;}]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We've been Tagged!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/417583</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:41:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been tagged by my buddy Mack.  It's a Valentines Day tag so you get 5 Valentine wishes for 2008 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been tagged by my buddy Mack.  It's a Valentines Day tag so you get 5 Valentine wishes for 2008 and then you tag 5 of your special pals who then get 5 wishes as well.  It's a never ending, well wishing game.  Here are mine.

1.  I wish that families who adopt a fur friend will take the time to understand their fur friend.

2.  I wish that all the pups and dogs waiting in a shelter can find a wonderful forever home.

3.  I wish that anyone who abuses an animal serves jail time.

4.  I wish that mom would give me some pizza, hamburgers, lazagna, chicken and some of everything else she eats (it's my wish so it can't hurt to ask!!)

5.  I wish everyone hugs their dog at least once a day!!

Tag YOUR it:

1.  Cookie
2. Joey
3. Bridger
4. Asher
5. Dexter Maximilius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am Warrior!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/416464</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:19:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Time Line:

Sunday night: mom came home at midnight, we played and then went to bed.  
Early Mond ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Time Line:

Sunday night: mom came home at midnight, we played and then went to bed.  
Early Monday AM (4:30):  I woke up mom, she was pretty out of it with only 2 1/2 hours of sleep, she thought I wanted to go pee, little did she know my warror senses were tingling!!

4:32 am, mom opens the door, I take off like lightening.  Mom mutters a few cuss words, goes back in to get her shoes, a jacket and the spot light.

Game on!!!  I found the intruder, the intruder attacked me!!!  Mom told me to drop it, I did.  Then it growled at me and moved.  Game on again!!  It scratched and bit me several times.  That's not how we play in this house.  I shook it and shook it until it stopped scratching and biting.

I came in the house, mom gave me the once over and determined I needed a bath.  She closed the back yard off for now.  Once daylight hit she checked out the intruder.  Said it was the biggest coon she'd ever seen.  Mom called a friend in to remove the body - he said it was the biggest coon he'd ever seen as well!!  They estimate 30-40 pounds!!!!  Mom said she wasn't mad because it was in my yard.

The rest of the day we slept - it's exhausting being in battle!!!  I couldn't even hold onto one of my toys - my jaw was so tired!!

Tuesday: Mom wanted to go the flea market and then get a rug cleaner.  She took one look at me and saw a scratch had blown up to the size of an egg.  My entire chest area past my legs to the middle of my belly was red and swollen.  Even the Harry Potter zig-zag cut on my lip wasn't looking too good.  So mom took me to the vets.  $300.00 later I'm good to go!!  No stitches!!  However, they got me drunk and took advantage of me - they shaved my chest down!!  Not funny!!! Mom giggled at me when we got home said I was standing inthe room and just swaying!!!  I felt kinda funky!!!

Wednesday:  All is calm.  Mom and I played a little.  I'm still pretty tired.  Mom said she's gonna give me a bath on Friday and then call the vet for a re-check.  The back yard is still off limits to me, but it's okay - I just stare out the porch and know that I've done my job to keep mom safe from any intruders.  Now she calls me her warrior.......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hey, this is Florida - its 35 degrees!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/415386</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:19:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I don't get it, I mean I know when we move to Texas it will be cold.  Mom bought me a sweater and Au ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't get it, I mean I know when we move to Texas it will be cold.  Mom bought me a sweater and Aunt Jackie got me a sheepskin coat.  But we're still in Florida....  and it's freezing!!!  I mean it's down right cold!!!  Mom is at work and I'm home in her bed under the covers - duh!!  She told me tommorrow I'm going with her to the flea market!  I don't think so!!!  Even though I know she's got my new sweater, I think I'll just crawl under the covers and hide.  She'll never find me!!!  Ha!!    I guess I'll have to get used to this cold weather.  Mom says I may even find out what snow is.  I'm not so sure about it though!!  If it means it's cold I don't think I'll care too much for it!!

Okay, mom's gonna be home soon so I've got to do my duty and keep her spot on the bed warm!!  Gotta go!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another 1800 miles logged on...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/414996</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:46:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup, mom and I went out to see dad in Texas.   The drive out was really weird without Boomer!!  I mi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup, mom and I went out to see dad in Texas.   The drive out was really weird without Boomer!!  I miss her!!  Mom had the back of the SUV filled and when I got tired I wanted to stretch out in the back seat.  But it was completely filled so I was stuck up front.  No problem.  Mom put my memory foam and pillow up.  Once we get back to our own computer mom is gonna download some new pictures of me!!!

We stopped at the Texas welcome center and mom took me for a walk by this huge Texas star.  We found this cool cut-out of Texas on a piece of steel about 10 feet tall and 5 feet wide!!!  I looked like the devil-dog, my eyes glowed real cool like!!!

Hopefully we'll be moving out to the ranch permanently within the next couple of weeks.   We've got our paws crossed that everything goes ok with the sale of the house!!

Things are pretty boring here in Florida - we had a nasty storm pass through tonight.  Mom is at work and I'm home sleeping in the bed on her pillow.  She took me to WalMart today - we went for a long walk before she went in to shop.  She's never inside too long and I love going for the rides!!!

I can't wait for all of this selling the house to get over with.  I had so much fun at the ranch.  I chased a bunch of rabbits!!!  I smelled all kinds of animals and can't wait to get there forever!!!  Mom is ready to move - we've only got a bed, chair, tv and a couple of my dog beds to move out!!!

P.S. mom called me stinky head - uh oh, that means I'm getting a bath soon!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wahoo Vacation</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/409843</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Jan 2008 17:19:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom has been loading up the truck.  She filled the whole back up to the top!!!  Then she put one of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom has been loading up the truck.  She filled the whole back up to the top!!!  Then she put one of those cooler holder things on the back and put some more stuff on it.  The house is so empty.  When mom and I play there is a real loud echo.  It's funny, sometimes I bark and then look up to the ceiling....  Duh!!!  So mom said when she gets home from work we've got to go straight to bed!!  We're leaving at sunrise and going to see dad!  Yeah!!  We haven't seen him in over a month!!  Mom says were only going for a week but I don't care.  I've got 20 acres to play on!!  I get to smell the longhorns and the horses!!!  Yesssss!!    So my dogster friends I'll be back in a week.   See ya!!

Turner

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		<title>Brrrrrr</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/408699</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Jan 2008 17:07:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy is it cold!!!  Mom says I've got to get over the shivering!!!  Moving to Texas in a few weeks an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy is it cold!!!  Mom says I've got to get over the shivering!!!  Moving to Texas in a few weeks and I've got to toughen up.  Is she nuts???  It's freezing!!  I can't got someplace colder!!!  Mom told me she's gonna make me a sweat shirt.  Ha!!  That's gonna take forever!! By then it'll be summertime!!!  I've seen her stitch up my toys!  She's not too good at it, I can still get the squeekers out no problem!!  It's supposed to get down into the teen's tonight!!  Mom pulled out the flannel quilt - good snuggling quilt!!  Before she left for work tonight I jumped up on the sofa and she wrapped me in my blanket!!  All that was showing was my nose and the tip of my paw!!  At least I have that goofy looking sweater for tonight and tommorrow.  Geeze!!  

Oh yeah, and mom informed me that we're going to see dad in Texas this weekend.   We're gonna be out there for a week!  I can't wait!!  Hopefully she'll have my sweatshirt so I can go play in the woods!!!  Plus that means that we get to go for the long ride out!!  Yes!!  Mom always stops in Alabama at a PetSmart and buys me something!!  I love it!!!

Anyway, it's getting colder and colder by the minute, I've got to head under the covers again until mom gets home!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Attention all Vet-techs!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/406769</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:36:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to the vet today.  Wow, what a difference.   My regular vet retired a while back.  Mom a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to the vet today.  Wow, what a difference.   My regular vet retired a while back.  Mom and me like the new vet just fine.  However, the Vet Tech took me away from mom - uh oh.... She put one hand on my butt and one under my chin and pushed me forward.  Not smart.  I'm pretty quick and wriggled out.  Mom came to the rescue and explained to her how to hold me.  She also explained that I was bit by a rescue pup on the mouth and I am sensitive to being touched on the snout.  Obviously the Tech didn't care and reached right over my nose to open my mouth.  Bad tech!!  I kicked my head back.  Mom looked at the Tech and said - don't do that.  Then mom held me so the vet could continue with the exam.  I was a good boy for mom.  I got alot of praise and chest rubs.    I even stood still for my shot.  Even the vet was impressed.  Mom showed the tech how to approach a fearful dog (like me) when walking into an exam room.  She advised her to ask the owner if the dog has any fears or problems with her holding him.  Hopefully she'll listen.....

Slept on the way home.  It takes an hour to get home.  Once I got home I was ready to play.  But noooo mom goes and gets ready for work.  Not fair!!!

Oh well, mom said she'll make up for it tommorrow.  Can't wait!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What a busy day...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/406476</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:18:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woke up to the sound of the phone ringing - it was the vets office.  They changed my appointment tom ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woke up to the sound of the phone ringing - it was the vets office.  They changed my appointment tommorrow until 2pm.  Cool, that means I get to sleep in late!!!  Yes!!

Mom got up, we went for our walk while she talked to dad on the phone again.  I swear, they are always on the phone!!  Anyway we came back and mom said she had to go to the back - so I sat down, figuring I wasn't going.  WRONG!! Mom said, hey buddy wanna go with me??  Duh!!  I did the stupid dog dance of joy for her!!  Not only did we go to the bank, mom went to WalMart, I sat in her seat to keep it warm, and then the Post Office.  What a great day!!  We got home and it was noon.  We left so quickly that mom forgot to get us breakfast!!  

We got home and I decided it was time to play.  Mom bought me three (3) bags of toys from WalMart - Love that place.  They had the Christmas toys on sale for a buck!!  Yessss!  She only gave me one toy - it lasted for a couple of minutes.  Then I ripped it and shook it around the living room.  It looked like little clouds all over the floor!!  Mom told me I was a bad dog - but then she chased me - Ha!  I'm so fast she didn't have a chance!!  After I spread the stuffin all around the house I decided it was time to eat breakfast while mom cleaned up the guts!!  ;}  I wish mom could download some of the pictures she's taken of me!!  She says we have to wait until we get to the Ranch for internet!  Oh well!!!   Now mom is at work and I get to chill out in the bed until she comes home and moves me over!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We're Moving Soon!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/406137</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:45:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>All of these strange trucks have been at the house lately.  Mom says they are the people we want to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ All of these strange trucks have been at the house lately.  Mom says they are the people we want to see!!  Turns out the people with the dog in the truck (I smelled him in the truck), are going to buy our house.  Mom is so happy - she says hopefully everything will be alright and we can move out with dad on the ranch!!  I can't wait!!  New smells!!!  Mom has been busy boxing some more stuff, there isn't much left.  My toy box, dog pillows and treats!!  

I've been pretty busy, mom lets me go in the kennel area with my FAVORITE toy - the red ball.  I push it around for hours!!  The weather has been so nice here I love it.  Mom says I may see snow where we are moving.  I don't know what that is but I can't wait to find out!!!

Mom left today in her truck and said she would be right back.  Well the next thing I know I hear this squeelin'  in front of our house.  What the??  I ran out did my bark thing and guess what - mom got out from the squeelin truck!!  When she was parking it I still barked at it - it made a real strange noise.  Well mom was so happy that I was doing my job she decided I needed to play for a bit!!  Waaaahooooo!!  Mom got my other FAVORITE toy - my frisbee!!  Yesss! We played for a bit - it was kinda warm out so I took a break and mom loaded all kinds of stuff on the truck.  

Later mom fed me - I looked out and saw something strange - so off I went - barking letting mom know something was up.  Mom came out and started to laugh .  I was barking at the squeelin truck again.  I forgot that was the one she came back in - oh well.  Mom gave me a big hug for doing such a great job and I finished my lunch!!  All of this excitement got me sleepy.  So I curled up under the covers and took a snooze.  Mom was getting ready for work anyway.

Oh yeah, mom called the vet today - I'm getting my shots early.  I'm not due until mid-January but she wants me checked out before we move.  Since things are gonna get crazy before me and mom leave she scheduled me for my shots.   The last time I went they tried to spray this stuff up my nose.  Mom said I needed it for when I went on vacation.  But I proved how slick I can be - I snapped my head back so fast I may have broken the Vet Techs nose.  Mom held me and I was done.  She knows my tricks!!  Oh well.  Mom said no more nose stuff for  a while.  Thank God!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've been sooooooooo good!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/403465</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:53:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to the Flea Market again....  I had on my sporting sweater - it was 33 degrees!  That's  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to the Flea Market again....  I had on my sporting sweater - it was 33 degrees!  That's freezing in Florida!!!  I was so well behaved.  Other dogs barked and growled at me (again) and I just looked at mom for direction.  She's awesome!!!  She kept telling me that I was a good boy and gave me a treat as I walked past those mean dogs!!  And people think I'm mean because of my breed - HA!!  One vendor came up to mom and said it was so nice to see a well behaved dog.  I was it a sit/stay and mom told me to "down" which I did.  Other people were admiring my abilities to behave - is it really that hard to do?  Mom said they were admiring my sweater!!  All I know is they were real nice to me.  

Then we came home and mom put my indestructable ball in the kennel area.  I pushed it around and was having a good ol' time when these strange trucks pulled up to the house.  I went into alert mode, told mom there was company.  She said, "Thank you Turner, where's your ball?" and I went back to playing.  These strangers looked all around the house and asked alot of questions.  I just kept on playing.  Well they like the house and property and mom is hoping they'll buy it so we can go to Texas with dad.  Hope so!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Once again the T-man pulls it off ......</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/400648</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:46:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to the flea market on Monday.  I haven't been there in so long.   I totally impressed mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to the flea market on Monday.  I haven't been there in so long.   I totally impressed mom.  All of these psychotic dogs growled and barked at me.  I kept my head up and watched my mom.  I made all those other dogs look like fools!!  People were around me when the dogs would bark and mom would say, "Your are such a good boy, and people think pits are mean."  Many people complimented me on my shiny coat and my manners.  Mom was so proud.  She gave me a Frosty Paw when I got home!  YUM!!!  It was pretty warm out so it tasted even better!!!

I knew that if mom and I maintained our training for the last two years it would pay off and boy did it!!!

Oh yea, I'm the man..............]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whew, I'm Tired!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/397790</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Dec 2007 20:41:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom drove me all over three counties yesterday.  First stop was the bank, then off to the vets offic ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom drove me all over three counties yesterday.  First stop was the bank, then off to the vets office so we could pick up Boomer's ashes (I miss her), then to book store, then Petco (yeah!!), then the Greatful Dog (oh yeah!!) then finally to McDonalds (I love me some chicken nuggets!!).  Mom cried a bit when we got home when she put Boomer's ashes up, but I hugged her and licked her tears away.    When we got home we played for a bit, then we were just plain tired.

While we were at Petco a nice man asked mom all kinds of questions about me.  Seems this guy and his wife just adopted a 8 mo old dog that looked like me (lucky dog!!).  They saw my gentle leader and inquired about it.  Mom had basically a 45 minute training session on the does and don'ts to do with new arrivals!!  It was great!!  A few other people asked mom questions and I let them see how to cut nails properly, how to fit a gentle leader and how to teach a dog look to avoid a runoff on a leash.  It was so much fun!!  I didn't get to walk the whole store however, but it's okay.  Like mom says if we can help someone learn how to speak dog then we've had a good day!!

Well mom told me she was working overtime tonight.  No problem, I' pretty comfortable on the couch right now, so it's a good thing for her to work tonight.  After all tommorrow is another day!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whew I'm Tired</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/396142</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:07:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and I drove out to Texas to see dad.  It was a long drive.  15 1/2 hours one way.  I was so good ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and I drove out to Texas to see dad.  It was a long drive.  15 1/2 hours one way.  I was so good the whole time.  Mom got some funny pictures of me in the truck .  It was so cold out when we got to Alabama that I wouldn't come out of the truck to pee.  So we stopped at a Petsmart and mom bought me a sweater.  I love it!!  I wasn't shivering too much after that and I could pee no problem!!  We left Florida and it was 78 degrees in the morning and arrived at Texas where it was 42 degrees.  Brrrr.....  I went out back and ran around like crazy after I kissed dad and then I came into the house, jumped onto my sofa (I miss it!) and took me a snooze.  

We only stayed for two days before heading back to Florida.  Mom said we're not going out until we sell the house or she gets vacation whatever comes first.  I hope we sell, me skin didn't itch me at all.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Thanksgiving Everyone</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/392804</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:11:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me for a walk today, just as we finished it started to rain.  At least we got our walk in f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me for a walk today, just as we finished it started to rain.  At least we got our walk in first!!  We played a little frisbee, which I LOVE!!!  Then mom cooked some delicious food.  Unfortunately I don't eat her food - not good for me.  We talked about Baby and Boomer - I sure do miss my girlfriends!!  It started to rain so I decided it was house nap time.  Mom and I stretched out watching some tv until she had to go to work tonight.   Now she's at work and I get to really stretch out!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whew I'm tired</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/392450</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:54:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to get her oil changed in her truck.  I thought - great I get to go for a ride!!  Then a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to get her oil changed in her truck.  I thought - great I get to go for a ride!!  Then after she went inside the building she came out and put my leash and collar on?  Waaahoooo I'm going for a walk!!  I got to smell all kinds of good stuff.  Marked my spots all the way out and back!!  By the time we got back the truck was done and I was tired!!!  I haven't walked that long with mom in a long time!!  But it sure felt good being in the fresh air in a new area.  Mom said I'm going with her everywhere now that Boomer is in Heaven with Baby.  Sure enough I do!!  I go everywhere.  We're going to see dad in Texas on Monday - can't wait!!  I get to run around on the ranch and chase rabbits and deer!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What's wrong????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/390221</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:05:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom left with Boomer yesterday morning - she really wasn't feeling well and mom was taking her to th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom left with Boomer yesterday morning - she really wasn't feeling well and mom was taking her to the doctors.  Well I waited patiently all day, mom finally came home and there was no Boomer.  Where is my friend?  I checked the truck and looked around the house but no Boomer.  I sat a stared at mom and she explained to me that Boomer wasn't feeling good and mom took her to the doctors.  The doctor said she was very sick so mom sent her to Heaven with Baby.  Mom cried all night - I stayed with her to make her smile.  She hugged me alot - I like that.  We went to bed early and woke up early.  Mom took me to the lake for a long walk - it was so windy and cold but I didn't mind.  Mom said it made her feel better to walk along the lake to clear her mind.   I'll miss Boomer - she taught me alot and was my best dog friend in the whole wide world.  Mom said it's my job to keep her safe now.  No problem, Boomer showed me what to do.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm so confused!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/389364</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:06:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>First mom and dad make a bunch of boxes, then dad leaves with all of the boxes and furniture - inclu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First mom and dad make a bunch of boxes, then dad leaves with all of the boxes and furniture - including MY sofa.  Then some people came out to the house with a couple of trucks and trailers.  They left after a bit with all kinds of stuff on their trailers.  Then, today some man and woman came over and took all kinds of pictures of the house both inside and outside!!  What is going on????  Mom planted all kinds of stuff around the house and no I can't play with my ball in the usual areas.  I'm sooo confused......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hey, what's going on???</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/387265</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 9 Nov 2007 18:53:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad and Mom loaded up this huge truck and dad left this morning.  Mom only has a bed (on the floor), ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad and Mom loaded up this huge truck and dad left this morning.  Mom only has a bed (on the floor), a recliner and tv.  She even closed off part of the house to us.  She was sad today because we have to stay behind until we sell so I was extra good today.  When they were packing the truck mom and dad would let me outside the fence for a little bit. I was soooo good.  I didn't run off or anything.  I was afraid that if I ran away they would leave me in that big ol truck!!  So now the house is empty and it's just the three of us.  Mom says that Monday (her day off) we're going to go the lake for a nice walk since the weather has been so nice outside!!  Can't wait!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Where did everyone go????</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:20:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I thought mom was taking me on a special ride.  But she took me to my Hotel at Blazing Jacks Kennel. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I thought mom was taking me on a special ride.  But she took me to my Hotel at Blazing Jacks Kennel.  I thought I had done something wrong, but they assured me mom and dad would be back.

Mom left great instructions about my fears of other dogs and the staff treated me like gold!!  They even gave me a bath before I went home.  I smell funny though!!  I might even let mom wash me tommorrow so I can smell better.  

Mom and dad said that I'm not gonna go to a Hotel any more - they missed me too much.  That's great!!  Now I can find out about this whole thing called vacation.  Can't wait!!!!

We'll I'm pretty tired - so comfy to be on my sofa again.......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ha I got mom good!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:25:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>She was sleeping facing the edge of the bed, I snuck in quietly and put my face on the bed watching  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ She was sleeping facing the edge of the bed, I snuck in quietly and put my face on the bed watching her.  She heard me step on a paper by the bed, opened her eyes and saw my face in her face.  She freaked and told me to stop doing that!!!

Ha!!  Got her good today!!!!
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		<title>New Toys!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:38:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mom and dad got up this morning and jumped in the truck leaving me and Boomer at home ;{    Whe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mom and dad got up this morning and jumped in the truck leaving me and Boomer at home ;{    When they came back mom had one of those bags I like - it smelled sooo good....  Then it happened, she got me a new toy!!!  Actually she got me a few new toys!!  She hid them in my vacation bag but I could smell the Cuz ball.  She got me a few bully sticks also.  I love those things!!!  But mom said I can only have my new squeekie ball for now.  The rest is for during and after vacation.

Well, we played all day before mom went to work.  Then I climbed up on the bed and took a snooze.....  Dad is outside cutting the grass so that means I get to sleep for about another hour... yessss!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weeeeeeeeeee</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:02:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom threw the frisbee for me today!!!  Yaaa hoooo!!!  I love that thing - I'm so fast that she will  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom threw the frisbee for me today!!!  Yaaa hoooo!!!  I love that thing - I'm so fast that she will make me down/stay before she lets it fly!!!  I still run ahead of it!!!  Love it!!!   It's not as hot out so we get to play frisbee every night now!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Cured!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Sep 2007 05:52:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup mom took me back to the Dermatologist and I'm cured!!!  No more hair loss - my coat looks fabulo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup mom took me back to the Dermatologist and I'm cured!!!  No more hair loss - my coat looks fabulous!!  Mom brought Boomer along for the ride - now she's sleeping on her pillow.    When we got home mom played frisbee with me - it was great!!!  I got alot of my energy out and felt so much better.

Then later last night dad came home.  I was so happy to see him I was smiling!  Sure do miss him when he's not here!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Extra attention for us!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:31:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup, dad left this morning.  Mom took us for our walk this morning and guess what I saw - the FOX!!  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup, dad left this morning.  Mom took us for our walk this morning and guess what I saw - the FOX!!  I saw it and started to go nuts.  I wanted to chase him an say hi!!  But mom turned me away and got me all calm and stuff.  Sooooo, we got back to the house and dad was almost ready to leave.  

It's okay that he takes a break - that's just more time for me, Boomer and mom to walk, drive in the truck and swim in the pool.  Mom says the words wanna swim and I go stupid!!  My eyes glaze over and I start hopping, yes hopping!!!

Well I'm gonna take a lap around the back yard - might see my friend the fox!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's back!!!!  Yeahhhh!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:28:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>She disappeared for 4 days - went to the ranch in Texas again.  I wish we could've gone.  But after  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ She disappeared for 4 days - went to the ranch in Texas again.  I wish we could've gone.  But after looking at how the truck was packed there was no room!!!

Dad has been working midnights and comes home to sleep all day.  Boooo.... no play time for me!!!!

But then, last night I heard something and went outside to see.... it was MOM!!!  Waaahhoooo!!!  I jumped into her arms and gave her big wet, slobbery kisses.   I missed her so much!!!

I know that tonight we're gonna play frisbee and stuff---- I love it!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Prayers needed, please.</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:03:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My friend Oso (Oso the Mexichemo Dog) has a nasty form of cancer.  He finished his last chemo in May ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My friend Oso (Oso the Mexichemo Dog) has a nasty form of cancer.  He finished his last chemo in May '07 and seemed to be doing great.  However, his dad and mom just found another bump in his mouth and it seems to be growing by the minute.  Please keep Oso in your prayers, he's a special guy with a special family........

Thanks.....

                             Turner
                             Boomer
                             Baby]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feeling clean!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:01:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom has been bathing me every 3-4 days with this special shampoo for my skin itchies.  I seem to be  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom has been bathing me every 3-4 days with this special shampoo for my skin itchies.  I seem to be getting better without antibiotics.  Since I have no more new pimples the dermatologist decided that I didn't need any more meds.   Waahoo..  I hate taking those pills - yuck!!  But my body is getting better, my coat is so shiney now that I'm eating potatoe and venison.  My treats are rabbit jerkey.  I feel soooo special....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Food</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 11:14:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to the Dog Dermatologist in Maitland the other day.  Turns out all of these sores I've g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to the Dog Dermatologist in Maitland the other day.  Turns out all of these sores I've got on my body seem to be a food allergy - Food Allergy?  I love food!!!!!

The techs in the officer were so nice they all had these neat high-pitched squeeky voices.  I just kept tilting my head at them and they'd laugh and keep talking to watch my head tilt!!  What can I say - the women love me!!!  

So now I'm eating Venison and Potatoe food for a month.  It's pretty good and my coat is getting super shiney - alot more so than before!!!  I'm not as itchy as before either!!  Good signs!!!

It's been pretty hot here lately and mom has been doing her share of swimming.  I love it - she splashes the water for me so I can bite at it.  I end up all wet, smiling and happy as could be!!  Then I chase my ball around and run into the cool house!  

Life is good!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm so good.</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:23:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and Dad keep telling me how good I've been lately.  Don't they know that I'm a mature dog now??? ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and Dad keep telling me how good I've been lately.  Don't they know that I'm a mature dog now???  Once in a while I get the stupids and run around barking.  But it really gets me no where - everyone ignores me.  So I just lay down and wait for my turn to get attention.  

I'm so good!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rain, rain, go away...</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:52:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It rains just about every night here in Florida - The Sunshine State?  I don't think so!!!  I've got ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It rains just about every night here in Florida - The Sunshine State?  I don't think so!!!  I've got some kind of crazy fungi on my body - mom is taking me to the K-9 Dermatolgist in August.  Can't wait!!!  Got this crazy stuff on my skin that the vet can't figure out.  

After the storms last night mom took me out and put on all the spot lights so we could play!!  Thank God!!  I've got so much energy - I just need to release!!!  Mom says I'm doing a good job at staying calm for Boomer during the storms - she just pants and shakes like crazy!!!

Rain, rain, go away!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hey everyone!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Jul 2007 07:56:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>How ya been?  It's been crazy here!!  Mom took us out to Texas for a week - it was a blast!!  I play ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ How ya been?  It's been crazy here!!  Mom took us out to Texas for a week - it was a blast!!  I played like crazy - my other yard has a hill on it!!  Love it!!  Mom got alot of work done and can't wait until dad gets his transfer so we can move.  This waiting part stinks!!!

I've been having so much fun lately!!  It's a little warm but that's alright!!  Mom was painting so Boomer and I laid on the front porch with her, it got hot and she told us to go into the house.  So we did and watched her through the door and windows.

Gotta go - dad's gonna play frisbee with me......;}]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Vet</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 19:45:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to the Vets office - Dr. Merritt retired and now this new guy, Dr. Miller is running the joint. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to the Vets office - Dr. Merritt retired and now this new guy, Dr. Miller is running the joint.  Well let me tell you after being so good with other dogs in the lobby - this guy had the nerve to lay me down and take a skin scrape off of my belly.  How rude!!!  

Turns out they don't know what I've got - figures!!!  I keep telling them that I'm unique but nobody want to listen to me!!!

Then we had to go to some pharmacy on the other side of town for my latest pills.  Then,,,, we had an hour drive back home.  Boy am I pooped!!  Mom told dad and Boomer I was such a good trooper about the whole ordeal.  I pranced like I was saying, "yuh huh that's me!!"  I slept in the bed all night and woke up this morning still tired - it was cloudy out and I just didn't feel like moving yet.

Doesn't mom know that I'm so fragile that I need my rest.  Well mom and dad went to the store and Boomer and I climbed up on the bed and slept like babies for a bit!!  When they came back home I was ready for playtime!!!

Well the test results will be in about 10-14 days.  We'll let you know how it turns out!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I rescued two dogs today.</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Jun 2007 16:42:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and I were out in the yard and I saw something move in the distance.  It was two dogs.  A male ( ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and I were out in the yard and I saw something move in the distance.  It was two dogs.  A male (intact) beagle and a male (intact) min pin.  Well I ran over and said hi!  I asked them if they wanted to smell my butt - I got to smell their noses for a bit.  Then mom called me - I went and told her I found some friends.  She saw they were headed for the highway so she coaxed them into the kennels.  She's real good at talking dog!!

Mom got them in the kennel and gave them some water and a couple of treats.  The beagle was so friendly - he had a tag on it and mom called the vet to get in touch with the owner.   When the owner came he was very concerned about his missing dogs - seems the little one is the escape artist.  So mom gave him some tips on how to set up his daytime pen so he can't escape.  Oh yea, their names were Buster (beagle) and Igie (min pin).]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I was the class favorite....</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 21 May 2007 15:37:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yes, I was!!  Mom and I have been training for quite some time now.  Mom wanted to take me to a Reac ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yes, I was!!  Mom and I have been training for quite some time now.  Mom wanted to take me to a Reactive Rover class for aggressive displaying dogs.  I learned there are so many other dogs like me out there!!  I was soooo good in class!!  When the other dogs tried to attack each other I just looked at mom and she told me how great I was and gave me a treat!!  Even when the other dogs would look at me and growl I looked at mom and she gave me a treat for not reacting towards them!!  

I was used in front of the group to show what constant training can do for a dog!!  I loved the attention!!  Even the instructor of the class, who I used to be very unsure of was handling me infront of  others.  I was sooooo good!!  I think mom helped some people understand that if you beat, yell or throw a dog on the ground when it lunges for another thing, or growls that it is so wrong.  Mom showed them proof that if you use positive training methods like she learned for Dr. Ian Dunbar and Patricia McConnell that things turn around for the better much faster - permanently.  Mom can read me so well and knows what upsets me!! 

At one point I was total freaked out about something - mom wasn't sure what it was.  But she took me outside to go pee and "reset" my brain.   I came back to class just fine.  As a matter of fact I laid down and took a good nap!!

So if you have a dog that is leash aggressive, afraid of people, dogs or other things - please take your dog to an ADPT certified trainer! These people are great!  Besides the other option isn't so great - to be put to sleep.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've got school tommorrow.</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 19 May 2007 13:39:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yup, mom finally had a day off to get me into the &quot;Reactive Rover&quot; class at Best Paw Forward.  See,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yup, mom finally had a day off to get me into the "Reactive Rover" class at Best Paw Forward.  See, I'm basically scared of other dogs.  If another dog were to come over to me before, I would growl and toss them around on the ground.  Mom has learned to help me through this issue, but this class we hope will fine tune us.  

Mom speaks dog pretty good considering she has no tail.  She makes sure I'm safe if I see another dog or even a cow.  Don't even let me hear the sound of a goat.  I freak out no matter what.....

Anyway, I'll let you know how we did after class.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whew it is hot and smokey!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 12 May 2007 16:46:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy the last few days it has been so smokey here!!  The fires north of us is catching on the wind an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy the last few days it has been so smokey here!!  The fires north of us is catching on the wind and heading our way.  We haven't played outside too much, it's been so hot and humid.  

But I do get to chase the squirrels.  Mom put down squirrel food for the little buggers and as soon as one heads for the bird feeder it's my job to scare them off the feeders and onto the ground.  I'm getting pretty quick at it!!

We haven't been in the pool yet, mom has been busy packing for our move in a few months.  Can't wait!!  I've got this great back yard with hills and everything!!  I get to push my ball all around and get the greatest workout!!!

Well those darn squirrels are on the ground again, I've got to get to work.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rollin, rollin, rollin</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 3 May 2007 20:16:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well we got back last night from vacation.  Wow was it cool!!!  Mom and dad had to fence in the yard ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well we got back last night from vacation.  Wow was it cool!!!  Mom and dad had to fence in the yard around the house for me and Boomer.  I was such a good boy on the drive out!!  I was quite nervous and didn't eat for almost two days.  But I'm good now!!!  

Mom and dad bought this cool ranch in East Texas and said we should be living there soon!!  I had a blast running around.  Mom cleared out trees and bushes in the back yard for me so I could roll my ball around!!  And the best part is there are hills!!  I got to run up one and down another all day!!  

It was a long drive out, dad was pulling a trailer and mom couldn't do her usual nascar speed out.  It took over 17 hours to get there, and 16 hours to get home last night!!  Whew is it exhausting.  Mom figured out how to get me comfortable, she covered me with a little blanket and I was sound asleep!!  Boomer is pretty tired from the drive, after all she is 13 years old!!

Mom said we should be moving in a couple of months!  I'm pretty excited, she said she wants to fence is about 10 acres for me to run like crazy on!!  She even said she may teach me some agility!!  Cool!!!

Anyway, I'm on squirrell alert and I just know they know I'm not watching!!

See ya!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yeah, mom hooked me up!</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:05:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>She went to get me and Boomer food for vacation and guess what??? She got me frisbees!!!!

I was s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ She went to get me and Boomer food for vacation and guess what??? She got me frisbees!!!!

I was so happy, after we played with the frisbee mom said I smiled for hours!!!  I was soooo happppyyyy!!!  Then dad tried to play frisbee with me - he's not as quick as mom and I ate one!!  Oops!! Couldn't help it!!

Mom has packed the truck and says Sunday we are leaving bright and early!!  Can't wait!!!  She's got that memory foam stuff on the seats for me and Boomer to travel with!!  

I'm pretty excited about this whole trip thing!!  Gotta go!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>No frisbeees  - what????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/297430</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Apr 2007 20:24:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Seem I ate the last frisbee from WalMart.  Mom and I were playing and I got that crazy happy glazing ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Seem I ate the last frisbee from WalMart.  Mom and I were playing and I got that crazy happy glazing in my eyes and decided to shred the frisbee.  Mom went to get me a new one and they are out!!  I'm going through some freakish withdrawl!!!  I'm hoping the weather isn't too bad tommorrow so mom can try again to get me another one!!!

I've still got this crazy staph infection.  Went back to the Vet and she changed my medicine.  I seem to be responding much better to this stuff.  Mom gave me this great bath in this awesome shampoo Chlorhexderm.  It smells soo good!!!

The Vet also did a skin culture to check out how bad my infection really is.  Even mom is getting a culture done because where she works there is alot of it.  The Vet told mom that there is a slight possibility that she may have given staph to me.  Needless to say she felt horrible (she gave me ice cream to make up).

Oh well gotta go...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Been A While</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Apr 2007 17:16:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you Lillie for the Rosette.  You are so kind!! 

We've been real busy at the homestead!!  Mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you Lillie for the Rosette.  You are so kind!! 

We've been real busy at the homestead!!  Mom and dad have been working like crazy.  Mom took me to the vets, turns out I have a staph infection again.  Mom thinks she's so smart - two times every day she has been giving me peanut butter.  One day dad gave me peanut butter and I tasted something yuckie!!  Turns out they've been hiding my medicine in it!!!  No I look at peanut butter like - yeah right - you eat it!!

I'm so smart that mom stopped giving me peanut butter.  My reward for bringing their attention to it is cheese!!!  I love me some cheese!!! 

Mom has been playing frisbee with me every day.  She's feeling guilty not spending time with me and Boomer.  She did manage to take us to the lake the other day!!  It was so nice out!!!  I practiced my down stays and sits all along the way.  So many people we so impressed!!!  Mom kept telling me how proud she was of me!!  SMILE!!!  

We'll I've got to nap now - since mom and dad are at work I've been catching up on my sleep.  Mom says two weeks until we go to Texas and check out our other house.  Cool!!  I've never been on "vacation" before and can't wait to check it out!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yessssss!!!  I'm a Superstar!!!!!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 5 Mar 2007 21:08:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Waaaahooooo I got picked for the daily diary!!!  I'm the man!!!  Couldn't happen on  a better day!!  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Waaaahooooo I got picked for the daily diary!!!  I'm the man!!!  Couldn't happen on  a better day!!  Mom had a yard sale today and I was on duty!!!  Every once in a while I smelled a "crazy" and had to let my presence known by vocalizing!!!  

A couple of people asked if I was a pit bull.  Mom said, well duh!!! Yes he is!!!  An no he's not mean!!!  People are so funny!!! ;}

After the yard sale mom took me and Boomer out to celebrate on the town, (population 75).   She had all of these one dollar bills, said something about being closer to that million dollar goal, and took us out for burgers!!!  She rocks!!  I even got a couple of fries!!!

Now I checked my e-mail and found out I was picked for this hear day!!  I knew it was going to be a good day from the get-go!!!   Dogster has been so much fun for all of us, we love meeting all of the dogs and becoming pals.....

Sooooo, anyone looking to be pals with me and Boo drop us a line!!!  Thanks!!!!

Turner aka, Bubba;  aka, Mr. Man; aka Retard!!!!!  :]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I feel clean....oh so clean....</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Mar 2007 16:29:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom gave me a bath today. Boomer went first - she's so brave.  Mom has to come and put a leash on me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom gave me a bath today. Boomer went first - she's so brave.  Mom has to come and put a leash on me.  But I'm such a good boy when I get a bath.  Mom used my favorite soapless shampoo - it smells like coconuts!!  Then we went outside to play frisbee!!!  Boy was it hot out!! I came back in jumped on the bed and laid upside down under the fan.  Boy am I clean.  My fur is soooo shiney!!!

Bath time isn't too bad, I get a massage, a treat and then we play.   Well guys I've got to get going - Boomer is eyeballing my spot on the bed!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lovin the Sun</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/276285</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:59:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Since it way 75 degrees out today mom decided to get the leaf blower out and blow the leaves out of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Since it way 75 degrees out today mom decided to get the leaf blower out and blow the leaves out of the yard.  While she did that I decided to catch some rays.  She's gonna add a picture she took of me sunny myself sunny side up!!!  Then we played frisbee for about 5 minutes - boy is that sun hot already!!  Mom keeps talking about how when we move to Texas that I'll learn about snow - not sure what that is but it sounds fun!!

Boomer slept most of the day.  She told me her front paw and leg are hurting.  I was so good, I didn't bother her to play with me.  She slept on her favorite pillow all day.  Mom said there is a storm front heading our way.  So I'm hopin in a couple of day that she'll feel better.  She looks so sad, I try to smile at her, but she just snored at me.  Oh well....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Brrrrrrr</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/273206</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:42:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It was quite cold last night - in the 20's when we woke up this morning!!  That's some crazy weather ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was quite cold last night - in the 20's when we woke up this morning!!  That's some crazy weather in Central Florida!!!  Mom and dad put on my stylin' lambswool jacket.  I pranced all the way down the driveway this morning, I know how cool I looked!!

Then around 2:40pm today a cow had a calf right in front of the house!!  It was bigger than me!!!  It took literally 3 minutes to stand up (wobbly of course) and get a drink from momma!!  What a cool day!!!!

Well, mom and I played frisbee today.  Once the sun came out it was just right for frisbee!!  Now I'm pooped out and buried under my blanket on the bed!!   Mom's getting ready for work and it's my nappie time!!

Stay warm out there in dogster land!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What?????  Get that thing away from my nose!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/265789</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:24:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took us to the vet.  The regular guy wasn't there and this other guy came in and checked me out! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took us to the vet.  The regular guy wasn't there and this other guy came in and checked me out!!  The girls there took my blood - ouch!!  I was such a good boy!!  Until it came time for my bordatella.  Last year I almost broke a few noses throwing my head back.  They tried to put this stuff in my nose - I don't think so!!

Well mom has been working on handling my snout for this day - little did I know.  It only took 2 tries and bingo they got me!!  No fair!!  Boomer didn't have to get one!!  Just cause I get to go on doggie vacation at the kennels and Boomer doesn't!!  Not fair!!

Then they layed me down to look at my skin problem.  I've got these little pimples and patches of hair are missing.  The vet said it was staph and gave mom some pills for me.  I weighed in at 63.8 pounds.  

So now after dinner I get this glob of peanutbutter (I know mom is putting my pills in there, but its sooo good!!) and a nice warm bath every 3 days with this great smelling shampoo.

Chillin today - mom said we'll go to the lake tommorrow.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My new trick!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:26:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad got my floppy flyer out today and I showed him my new trick!!  I eat the center out of the flyer ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad got my floppy flyer out today and I showed him my new trick!!  I eat the center out of the flyer.  Then I pick up the ring, toss it in the air, jump upside down after it and catch it in my mouth!!  He was in total awe!!  I kept flipping it up and bouncing it off of my paws into my mouth!!

Mom just laughed - as alway!!  Saying how talented I am!!

Mom and dad built a huge fire last night - it was still smoking this morning!!  They added more logs to it today and it started burning again.  Mom said I was the best helper by breaking off lower branches and any weeds that I could find!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Leadership is Coming to an End</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/263443</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:49:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This is my last day as boss of the house.  Dad is coming home late tonight and I'll lose my powers o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is my last day as boss of the house.  Dad is coming home late tonight and I'll lose my powers over mom!!  Shoot!!!!  I am pretty proud of my accomplishments, yesterday I demanded that mom take us to the lake for a long walk.  It's finally cold here and Boomer and I needed to stretch our legs!!  That worked!!  Then mom put out our favorite blanket on the bed because it got cold!!  

Now dad will come home and I'll be pushed aside :{.  Yeah right!! I know mom,  we'll still be spoiled!!  

If you read Boomers diary you know that she's bragging about smacking the snot out of me!!  Truth be know, she got me good!!  I tried to do the crazy dog run around the house to make it look like I let her get me, that didn't work.  Mom was just giggling at me!!  Oh well, I guess Boomer meant business!!  I kept barking and growling at her and she really let loose!!

Well I've got a few more hours left before dad gets home so I've got to work on some extra treats from mom before it all goes away!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So far so good!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/262997</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 07:04:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well my talents are endless!!!  So far mom has brought me and Boomer special cookies from Petco, coo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well my talents are endless!!!  So far mom has brought me and Boomer special cookies from Petco, cooked chicken and bought me a new sweatshirt.  Only bad thing is work is messing with her and she has been working crazy hours!!  Boomer and I have been stretched out on every bed while she's gone.  The bug man came over and I was the PERFECT gentleman!!!  Dad flies back tommorrow - sure will miss my lead in the house!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SSSSHHHHHH!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/261129</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Jan 2007 19:40:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So tommorrow dad is flying to Denver.  What mom doesn't realize is that I will be the man of the hou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So tommorrow dad is flying to Denver.  What mom doesn't realize is that I will be the man of the house!!  I am RULER!!!  Ha!!  I'm gonna demand that mom take play frisbee longer take me and Boomer on truck rides every day......

Wish me luck!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Frisbee time....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/260270</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:26:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and I played frisbee like we always do.  But this time dad was hangin out watching.  Then mom th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and I played frisbee like we always do.  But this time dad was hangin out watching.  Then mom threw the frisbee to dad, he caught it and threw it back to mom, who caught it and threw it back to dad,  Hey!!!  I'm supposed to catch it!!!  What's up????  

Well I just kinda gave them "the look", they laughed and finally let me catch it, but boy was I tired!!!  

Dad is leaving for Colorado for a week - dad said something about freezing to death out there!!  I don't know what that feels like - but I know if it gets below 50 degrees you can find me under mom's favorite blanket on the bed!!!

Been on a serious squirrel hunt!!  They keep eating all of the bird seed and I like the birds!!!  Almost got one today - close!!  

Gotta go, time for guard duty for the bird feeder.

Turner]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Waaahhooooo!!!!!!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/258919</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:33:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I made it to the daily diary!!  I just want everyone to know how cool Dogster is!!!  I have the cool ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I made it to the daily diary!!  I just want everyone to know how cool Dogster is!!!  I have the coolest mom and dad ever!!!  They take me and Boomer to the lake all the time for a walk along the water!!  Mom plays frisbee every day with me.  I have so much energy!!  Even though I'm high energy I've got my indestructable ball to push around the yard all day!!  Mom and dad refenced in the back yard, now I have over an acre to chase squirrels, birds and anything else that breaches the fence line.

Well gotta run, thanks for the notariety for a day!!

Turner]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bath time!!  Yuck!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/254802</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 6 Jan 2007 14:31:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Got a bath today!  Not my most favorite thing to do, at least I get a great massage and the water is ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Got a bath today!  Not my most favorite thing to do, at least I get a great massage and the water is warm.  Mom washed me with Chlorhesiderm to clean my scratches from my battle with that damn racoon!!

So far no infection - YESSS!!  Got to go to the vet this week, that means another long ride in the truck for me and Boomer!!

Gotta go, I see a squirrel!!

Turner]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy New Year!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/253457</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Jan 2007 14:36:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well another year over, a new adventure begins!!  After we said Happy New Year to each other Turner  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well another year over, a new adventure begins!!  After we said Happy New Year to each other Turner ran outside - the next thing we heard was crazy barking and growling.  We went outside and Turner had found a young oppossum and was flipping it around like a doll.

Then,,,,, the on the 2nd we went to bed.  At 3 am I heard a bark, went outside, figured he found another oppossum, no that would be easy!!  Turner had found a raccoon this time, apparently it scratched his face, ear and neck a little.  He must've been mad and killed it.  Luckily he knows the leave it command and walked away immediately when called.

I got all of the blood off of him and he paced for 2 1/2 hours.  Well, upon sunrise we all fell asleep.  Once we woke up ,I cleaned his scratches again and Turner crashed for the day.  

Poor guy is feeling pretty bad about the murder!!  He's walking around with his head low like he did something bad.  Believe me I'm not one for killing an animal in any way shape or form, but I'm sure if a raccoon scratched him he got mad!!

Well if this is any sign about 2007 I think I'll up my vitamins!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Merry Christmas Everyone!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/249584</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Dec 2006 17:11:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy do I love this time of year!!  Mom cooks like crazy - the house smells great!!  We had a storm b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy do I love this time of year!!  Mom cooks like crazy - the house smells great!!  We had a storm blow in this mornin' but mom kept playing regardless!!  

Mom took us for our walk and I got to see a hawk today.  That bird makes a sound like a scream to me.  So I watched him fly overhead.  Mom just giggled at me turning my head from side to side!!

Well now it's chill time.  Boomer is snoring - not half as loud as Baby used to.  I'm curled up on my pillow and mom is at the computer enjoying the peace and quiet.  Sure is quiet without Baby - I miss her!!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's back!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/234991</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Nov 2006 05:05:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>She went to that place called Texas again.  She says that we have a new ranch to go to.  Mom said th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ She went to that place called Texas again.  She says that we have a new ranch to go to.  Mom said that the next trip she takes, she's taking me and Boomer along.  That's great!!  I love to go anywhere in the truck and Texas is okay with me!!

It was boring without her home but she took me and Boomer out to the lake for a long walk!!

Can't wait to see this ranch place mom and dad bought!  Dad keeps telling me there are alot of deer there.  What are deer?  Guess I'll find out in time..]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Somebody Play with ME!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/230350</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 9 Nov 2006 14:33:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Grandma and grandpa left yesterday to go home.  Mom went shopping, dad is at work - will someone ple ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Grandma and grandpa left yesterday to go home.  Mom went shopping, dad is at work - will someone please play with me!!!!!???  

Hey, is that mom at the door - yup!!!  Hooray!!  I know that she's gonna pick up my frisbee and play!!!!

The UPS guy came by today - I barked to let mom know.  She said thank you and I went on about my business.  Mom said she was so proud!!!  I didn't bark or jump at the fence!!!  I'm so smart!!!

Hey, dad is home - maybe I can get him to play with me.  Or even better - take me for a ride in the truck!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Uh oh!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/225424</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 20:00:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom says she has to remediate me in my training - the two weeks mom and dad were on vacation I didn' ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom says she has to remediate me in my training - the two weeks mom and dad were on vacation I didn't have to do anything.  Grandma and grandpa are too old to worry about training.  So mom said we'll start from scratch.   I don't mind - just means I'll get plenty of things to keep my mind occupied. 

Mom has been so busy - but she manages to take us for our walks every day.  She says its her therapy.   Whatever it is it works for me!!

Everytime mom goes somewhere in the truck she take me and Boomer along!!  She's so awesome!!  We LOVE to ride in the truck!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vacation</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 22 Oct 2006 19:25:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad went on vacation.  I got to stay at home with grandma and grandpa.  We had company visit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad went on vacation.  I got to stay at home with grandma and grandpa.  We had company visit and I wasn't a good boy.  These strangers walked right into my house.   I pulled away from grandma, but grandpa got me and put me in my crate.  Grandma said I was a good boy for the rest of the time.  That made mom so happy!!  All of our training is paying off!!!  

Boomer was pretty sad for the first few days, she thought mom and dad weren't coming home.  But I reassured her that mom and dad would never leave us!!!  They love us too much!

And sure enough mom and dad came home!!  Mom took us to the lake for a walk - we love that!!

Gotta go!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Look grandma and grandpa, I'm a big boy now!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/216031</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Oct 2006 16:58:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Grandma and grandpa came to visit!!  The last time I saw them I was this crazy run around puppy!!  N ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Grandma and grandpa came to visit!!  The last time I saw them I was this crazy run around puppy!!  Now I'm such a gentleman!!  I've been to school and got the smarts real good!! ;}  

Grandma offered me a treat and I sat and was so gentle.  She was so impressed and told me so!!

I love it when I get treats for doing good things!!!

Mom has been running around like crazy getting ready for vacation.  She said I'm not going to boarding because my job is to stay with Boomer.  I don't mind - Boomer plays with me.   Mom said she's got tommorrow off and will make sure we get to play frisbee (did someone say FRISBEE!!).  Can't wait!!

Turner]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bye Bye Baby</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/213319</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:12:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Baby is gone - didn't know her for long.  But she taught me alot!!  Mom and dad are pretty sad.  Mom ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Baby is gone - didn't know her for long.  But she taught me alot!!  Mom and dad are pretty sad.  Mom keeps crying.  I try to lick her face to make her smile - but so far no luck.  

Things are gonna get better.

Bye bye Baby.....


Turner]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Road Trip</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/206484</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Sep 2006 20:17:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad went out the other night and came home with one of those white bags that smell soooooo g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad went out the other night and came home with one of those white bags that smell soooooo good.  The bag has lettering on it something like P-e-t-c-o.  Not sure what that meant but, I got a Bull stick - yeah! and some of those yummy cookies.  Mom also bought me a winter coat.  It has sheepskin on one side and velour on the other - it was too big.  

Mom said, "Come on Turner Road Trip".  That means do my silly hop-jump out the yard to the truck!!  Mom took me to my favorite store - Petco!!  Mom exchanged the jacket.  I had to try on the new one just for size in the store - everyone said I looked like Count Dogula.  Whatever that is!!  I just loved all the attention!!!

Mom said I need the coat because we're getting another home in Texas.  And that the winters are colder there.  Good thing I got a warm coat - I don't have much fat to me!!!

Love Road Trips!!

See ya later, 

Turner]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm feeling a little crazy today.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/198594</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:29:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to training - everyone has been soooo impressed by my improvements.  I'm becoming quite the gen ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to training - everyone has been soooo impressed by my improvements.  I'm becoming quite the gentleman!!  Mom knew I had it in me!!  About 15 minutes before the class was going to end people started coming in to wait for the next class.  This one lady made a sound like a cat  - hey where did that sound come from.  Then I heard this really strange sound - it freaked me out.  I stood on moms foot and leaned against her shaking like crazy - what was that sound.  I'm not tooo sure about it - no I don't want any food for a treat - no I don't want to look at you - what was that damn sound?????  Mom took me outside - she said I shut down and had to leave the area.  She called dad and said I had a new fear - the sound of goats.  Whatever the sound of goats is I am definately freaked out about it!!!  Mom assured me that the sound of goats wouldn't hurt me - hope she's right!!!

Good thing mom and dad have cows!! I like them!!!  But this goat thing - NOT!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Who said school isn't fun!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/188278</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Aug 2006 15:07:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to Best Paw Forward in Sanford to start my Basic Manners Class.  It was so much fun.  Si ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to Best Paw Forward in Sanford to start my Basic Manners Class.  It was so much fun.  Since I'm afraid of other dogs getting in my face I got my own special spot with a couple of walls so I don't freak out.  I also get to wear a bandana to let the instructors know how special I am.  You know the best part about school?  Clicker training!!  I get treats every time I do something good!  Mom clicks and I get a treat!  Every time!!  When school was done we went for ice cream!!  Boy this school thing is working out great!!  I was so pooped out after class that I slep for the 2 hour drive home.  Now we have our training sessions every day and next week I go back to learn more, yea!!!

Gotta go - if I behave I might get hear that click sound and get another treat!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Tail of Devotion for Turner</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/179948</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Jul 2006 16:17:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Turner - my retard;}.  He makes me laugh at some of the stupid looks he can give you.  Turner is the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Turner - my retard;}.  He makes me laugh at some of the stupid looks he can give you.  Turner is the most affectionate dog I have ever had.  He will face you and place his paw on your shoulder and "hug" you.  So smart that we have to stay one step ahead of him.  His smile will brighten your day when your down in the dumps.  We drove three hours to a kill shelter to get him and believe me it was worth every mile!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom said I'm AWESOME!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/179503</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:06:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mom and I have been working on my fear of other dogs.  I've got a new gentle leader head halter ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mom and I have been working on my fear of other dogs.  I've got a new gentle leader head halter and have been working hard at clicker training!!  Sometimes I get treats, sometimes I get rubbed but I've been paying more attention to mom and I feel great!!

Mom decided to see how far I've come since we've started.  So off to Petco we go!!  I was so happy - I love going to that store - it has the BEST smells!!  Well not long into our shopping a little teacup yorkie came towards me real fast.  Mom stepped in front of me blocking me from the little monster.  I sat down and watched her.  Mom told the other lady with the yorkie that I was in training that I was afraid of dogs.  The lady looked at mom like she was crazy.  I did great!!  Next I saw a couple of basset hounds - boy are they low and long!!  One took a poop in the aisle, the other just barked and barked.  As soon as I saw them I sat next to mom and waited for my click and praise!!  She said I was AWESOME!!  I was sooo happy that I pranced around the store one more time just to show mom how far we have really come!!

Once we checked out I got into the truck and covered mom with big sloppy wet kisses!!  She was so happy that she called dad and said I was AWESOME!!  

Well I've got to go now, time to play since I'm now AWESOME!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New places</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/175264</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Jul 2006 18:01:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to this cool park in Clermont.  We walked in the sun and boy did it get hot!!  Luckily t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to this cool park in Clermont.  We walked in the sun and boy did it get hot!!  Luckily there wasn't too many dogs around so I wasn't nervous, it was soo much fun!!  Mom has been helping me with this new stuff - clicker training.  She would click when I did something right at the park but I wasn't interested in any treat.  So a good rub on my chest was all I needed....

Mom said we're going to the park on Saturday to see how I do with other dogs around.  Now that I know she'll make sure I'm safe I don't have any worries!!!

See ya!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What is this thing on my head??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/172126</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:12:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom put this thing on my head.  It clipped behind my ears and went over my nose.  I tried to shake i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom put this thing on my head.  It clipped behind my ears and went over my nose.  I tried to shake it off but it didn't work.  When I tried to pull I felt this weird pressure on my nose - hey that didn't feel good!!

Mom said it is a Gentle Leader - gentle my butt!! But after a few yummy treats I got the hang of it and it isn't so bad.  I can pant, eat, even bark with it.   Mom said I look like a secret agent with my cool head halter on.  Yea, that's me a secret agent!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm smart - the pro's even said so....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/168998</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:12:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and I took this really long drive - 2 hours from home yesterday.  We went to some place called B ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and I took this really long drive - 2 hours from home yesterday.  We went to some place called Best Paw Forward.  There was alot of smells of dogs there but I didn't see any dogs.   We met a lady named PJ - she was real nice to me.  She even gave me a treat.  Mom found out why I'm attacking dogs that come at my face.  We all know that I don't like that and I growl and snap at these other dogs.  Mom found out that "Terrier" breeds can hold adreneline for up to a week.  That would explain why I had two jumps in one day.  

So this lady PJ discussed clicker training and a gentle leader to get me over my fear of other dogs.  She really gave mom some good advice to, when another dog approaches me she has to stand infront of me so I know I'm alright.  If the other dog doesn't back of she was told to tell the owner of the other dog that I am afraid of their dog.  Funny a "terrier" afraid.  But since we have such a bad rap mom agreed.  That way people can be responsible for their dogs action and I'm safe!!  

The best part of clicker training is that I get lotsa treats!!!  My ordered my gentle leader today - should be in the mail in a few days.  Can't wait!!  I love learning new things.  Mom also signed me up for a Basic Manners class in August.  I feel so special!!  PJ said I'm a smart dog and proved it when a puppy came in for a class.   PJ stood in front of me, at first I didn't notice her but she danced into my way a few times so I looked up at her and sat down.  She made this cool click sound and gave me some chicken...  Love chicken!!  She looked at mom and said, "He's a smart dog, he learns real quick!"  Yup, its true I'm smart - the pros said so!! ;}

Mom said the long drive, tolls and fee for the consultation was money well spent.  Hey as long as it is spent on me that's awesome!!!

Bye for now,

Turner]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another successful day with mom and dad at Petco</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/162248</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Jun 2006 15:29:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Took mom and dad to Petco.   Suckers!!!  Mom was looking for some new food for all of us pups at the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Took mom and dad to Petco.   Suckers!!!  Mom was looking for some new food for all of us pups at the house.  Now that Baby needs all natural food - mom figured it would be just as easy to get all of us on the same page.   I got a new tug ball that mom and dad took pictures of me jumping at.  I love to jump.  My dad is 6'1" tall and I jumped higher than him.   I also got all of us those great cookies from the natural cookie bar.  Mom tried to give me one at the store - but I just can't eat it while I'm shopping.  When we got home I got to share all the new treat with Baby and Boomer.  They loved them!!!

Mom decided to put these stupid things on my head and take my picture.  She said they were cowboy hats for dogs.  I don't know about having something on my head like that - all she did was laugh, click the camera, laugh, click etc.

Tommorrow mom said she's going to take me to the Flea Market in the morning.  I can't wait.  I get to wear my knapsack, just in case mom needs me to carry something for her.  

Gotta go!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Meet my two sisters</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/161259</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Jun 2006 20:25:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Finally, you get to meet my two sisters, Baby and Boomer.  Baby is blind, and I was taught to be ver ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Finally, you get to meet my two sisters, Baby and Boomer.  Baby is blind, and I was taught to be very careful around her - if she bumps into me I know to move out of her way.  Boomer is my buddy - she's older than me but she really knows how to keep me in place.  Sometimes I just bark at Boomer because I'm bored - she'll put her head down and ignore me.  This makes me crazy!!!  I keep barking until I get the hint (a little slow sometimes) and then I go find something to occupy my mind.

We're all pretty lucky to be with mom and dad.  They give us everything that a dog could imagine.   Mom takes me and Baby to Dr. D. for our special chiropractic treatments.  I don't go as much as Baby, but when I do go I feel great!

Baby and Boomer have been teaching me all kinds of good stuff.  I just wish they would play more.  But that's okay mom and dad take care of the slack.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Blazing Jacks - The only vacation spot for cool dogs!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/159558</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 May 2006 19:03:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad just got back from their trip up north.  I went to this cool place called Blazing Jacks  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad just got back from their trip up north.  I went to this cool place called Blazing Jacks Kennel.  They are the coolest people.  I had my own yard with a tree and water/pool area.  I played for two whole weeks with a Rottie and a Basset Hound.  At first I was upset and didn't eat for two days.  When we first arrived I was placed in an outside pen and saw mom and dad drive off.  I thought - no!!!  I'm being abandoned again.  I was so sad that I didn't eat for two days.  But the cool staff at Blazing told me that mom and dad were coming back and that I was supposed to enjoy MY vacation.  Okay!!  Well they say by Basset Hound buddie never played the way we were playing!!  It was soooo much fun!! 

But low and behold, mom and dad came to get me this morning!!!  I got a McGriddle (yum), and a bubble bath (yuck!).  I'm gonna sleep for a couple of days.  Mom said we're going to my favorite store on Monday.  Look out Petco I'm gonna get your stock up for the month!!

That's it for now (yawn) I'm sleepy and I need to be well rested for my trip to the store tommorrow!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Just call me gimpy for now!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/140596</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Apr 2006 20:05:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mom took me to Dr. D - my favorite doggie chiropractor.  Sure enough my toe still hurts a week  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mom took me to Dr. D - my favorite doggie chiropractor.  Sure enough my toe still hurts a week and a half later.  He gave me a to working over - boy am I tired.  Came home and took a long nap.....  Mom says I'll be feeling better real soon.  Dad gave me a great back and leg rub - Lord knows I love the massage time I get!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ouch! Why me?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/137443</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:29:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me over to our five acre lot.  She puts the cows in the back so I'm not tempted to chase th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me over to our five acre lot.  She puts the cows in the back so I'm not tempted to chase the calves.  We played frisbee for a little bit and then she gave me my indestructable ball.  Well me being me I somehow re-injured my bad toe.  I also bent the nail in half.  It didn't break but it sure does hurt!!  Mom took me to the vet and he said no broken bones - thank God!!  I'm going to my doggie chiropractor next week to make sure my toe is where it needs to be.  After all I went to him for almost 4 months when I dislocated the same toe.  Why me???

So now I'm taking it easy - not a simple thing for me to do.  But I know that mom will make sure I'm okay.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Born to Shop</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/134213</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:12:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to Petco today.  Gawd I love that place!!  I get to visit all the critters.  Those ferre ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to Petco today.  Gawd I love that place!!  I get to visit all the critters.  Those ferrets are cool.  Wish I could play with them just once.  The mice are strange, the fish are weird but the toys are the best!!  I picked out some treats, cookies and toys for the pups in mom's rescue.  Got myself something special to chew on also!!  Mom had to take a detour home due to a wreck on the highway - that meant new views on the way home.  Since the trip to the store is an hour away Mom stopped and let me mark a few more new locations along the way!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>No more dog parks for me.       :{</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/127420</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Mar 2006 14:54:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me to the dog park and things were going great.  I was running like crazy having fun and ca ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me to the dog park and things were going great.  I was running like crazy having fun and catching my frisbee as high as I could jump.  Then it happened.  A 7 mo old yellow lab pup came up to me while I was getting a drink of water - he kept licking my face.  I growled at him to go away but he didn't.  I didn't like it so I smacked him around and growled some more.  Mom came over to get me off of the little guy - he was crying like crazy.  But I didn't bite - swear.  Mom said no more dog park for me.  There was a time when Max bit my lip over a toy and now I don't like other dogs near my face.  But it's okay - I've got an acre to play on at the house and another five acres to run like crazy on up the road.    I'll miss the dog park though.  This being 2 1/2 isn't easy.  Maybe I need therapy......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's a Dog's Life</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Mar 2006 18:12:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mom has me on punishment.  Guess being 2 1/2 has it's downfalls.   I think that I'm running the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mom has me on punishment.  Guess being 2 1/2 has it's downfalls.   I think that I'm running the house.  Mom thinks that she is.  Well it turns out that she is right (darn!).  I guess I've got to follow her rules after all.  That's okay.  I know that I'll be allowed back to the dog park soon because I'm doing great on my obedience.  We went to a dog event and I acted like such an idiot.  I thought there was lure-coursing going on and couldn't stop jumping around.  I jumped so much I broken my collar and took off.  Seems I just couldn't hear mom calling my name - Turner? Turner who.  Well just my luck someone there knew me and managed to get ahold of me until mom came over and got a leash on me again.  Boy I though I was in BIG trouble.  Actually I kinda was - I know I could've been hurt running away - but I just wanted to run a lure course again!!  Now mom walks me every day with a choke chain and we are doing obedience every day.  I'm getting the hang of it - she's in charge - I'll give that to her~!~  

I sure do miss Max - I know he went to a great home and is loving life.  Had a new friend in the house for a few weeks his name was Bear.  He was a 9 mo old black lab.  I taught him how to dig and chance me around the house (we call them NASCAR hot-laps).  But he too found a great home.   We've got a couple of young pups now - I'm not allowed to play with them yet.  But that's okay as long as I get to chase my indestructable ball around I'm good to go!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Champion - Turner Style</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183480/diary/Life_of_the_turner_dog/69746</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Aug 2005 14:41:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Turner - Gone Too Soon ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom takes me to this cool Dog Park that is 10 acres big - yup 10 acres!!  They were having a fundrai ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom takes me to this cool Dog Park that is 10 acres big - yup 10 acres!!  They were having a fundraiser and I insisted to be entered into all kinds of need stuff.  Best kisser (got 2nd and my picture in the paper); highest jump (got 1st - over 7'); longest frisbee catch (did someone say frisbee?)  got 1st; best smile - got 2nd and the best part was I received best overall dog for the day!!  How cool was that?????  

Anytime there is a cool event going on mom is sure to take me and get involved.  I love to meet and greet as many humans and fellow dogs as possible - it make everything alright in my world!

Every day after mom comes home from work we go swimming in the pool.  This is the best!!  After naping all day this is a great way to wake up.  Then its frisbee time (did someone say frisbee?), then yup, back into the pool.  I've even got a life jacket for the times I just want to float around and be lazy.]]></content:encoded>
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