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<title>BAD TO THE BONE</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog WESLEY (Forever In My Heart)</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 22:19:46 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Happy Birthday  Wes</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:13:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today would have been your 13th Birthday my sweet boy. Though I wish you could be here to celebrate  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today would have been your 13th Birthday my sweet boy. Though I wish you could be here to celebrate it with me, I know how blessed I was to have you in my life for the almost 13 years that I did. But still, I miss you each day more than words can say.
Love from Mom]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Missing you so . . .</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:03:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Since Heaven has become your home
I sometimes feel I'm so alone,
and though we now are far apart
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Since Heaven has become your home
I sometimes feel I'm so alone,
and though we now are far apart
you hold a big piece of my heart.

I never knew how much I'd grieve
when it was time for you to leave,
or just how much my heart would ache
from that one fragment you would take.

God lets this tender hole remain
reminding me we'll meet again,
and one day all the pain will cease
when He restores this missing piece.

He'll turn to joy my every tear,
and my heart will be whole again,
on that special day...

Our Reunion day

Mom]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wesley is now an Angel</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:08:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My sweet boy Wesley lost his long battle to degenerative neuro muscular disease yesterday.  He will  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My sweet boy Wesley lost his long battle to degenerative neuro muscular disease yesterday.  He will be missed more than words can say. I know he is now at the Rainbow Bridge running free with his brother Sunny and all his Dogster friends.
Mom Tootie]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WESLEY and JOHN HOME SAFE!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/787045</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 2 Jul 2012 14:36:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We just found out that our Dogster pal Wesley and his dad John are home safe!   More to come later,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We just found out that our Dogster pal Wesley and his dad John are home safe!   More to come later, but we are just so happy they are OK.
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Dogster Friend and His Dad Are Missing</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/786459</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:08:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We just found out last evening that our good Dogster pal Wesley and his dad John have been missing f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We just found out last evening that our good Dogster pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/696808">Wesley</a> and his dad John have been missing for 12 days.  They left John's sister's house in Florida for what was suppose to be a 2 day trip back to Philadelphia.  They have not been seen or heard from since.  For those of you who know John and Wesley, you know they  did a lot of hiking and camping in wilderness areas. We hope that they found a wonderful place to hike, and as John lost his cellphone a day earlier, that they are just hiking somewhere and unable to let anyone know. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers for a safe return home.
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Home!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/730812</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Aug 2011 19:50:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom finally brought me home today and except for having to stay in a  4' X 6' pen for the next 4 wee ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom finally brought me home today and except for having to stay in a  4' X 6' pen for the next 4 weeks, I am one happy dog!! Mom has to be very carfeul and walk me outside for very short visits, but at least I am home! I am feeling better and the veterinarain told Mom it will be several weeks before we will know exactly how successful the surgery was.  Thank you all for your support!!
Love from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Update on Wesley's surgery</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/730346</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:30:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>First of all, many thanks for all the support we have recieved from so many of our Dogster pals. It  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, many thanks for all the support we have recieved from so many of our Dogster pals. It means so much.  Wesley came through surgery well and has actually been able to stand up in his cage which is a very good sign. He is still on pain medications and IV fluids and has eaten for the first time this morning. If all goes well, I hope to bring him home on Tuesday or Wednesday. It will take a few months for him to get back to normal, and hopefully he will be pain free. Thank you again for all your support. 
Wesley and Mom Tootie]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Plese think of me . . .</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:08:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom had to take me to a specialty veterinary clinic in the San Francisco area yesterday to have an M ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom had to take me to a specialty veterinary clinic in the San Francisco area yesterday to have an MRI of my back as I am having pain and some difficulty walking.  The MRI showed that I have a herniated disc in my  back. I am undergoing 4 hours of surgery today and will have to stay hospitalized for 5 days.  Your thoughts and prayers would be much appreciated . . .
Love from Wesley and Mom Tootie]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Visit to Dr. LaHue</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Mar 2011 12:40:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom has noticed over the last 6 months that I have just not been very tolerant of exercise and heat  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom has noticed over the last 6 months that I have just not been very tolerant of exercise and heat and sometimes I make these funny choking/coughing noises for no apparent reason. So yesterday she took me to an orthopedic specialist thinking maybe my back was really bothering me as I do have some old age related arthritis in my back.  But when she told him all the symptoms, he has decided that I may well have something call Laryngeal Paralysis. That is why I can't exercise like I used to, especially in heat! It doesn't allow me to breathe and pant like a normal dog.  The good news is that there is a surgery that could very well cure it and by chance, Dr.LaHue is an expert at this surgery! So, Mom is going to do some more research on this condition and we will keep you posted on what we decide to do. Meanwhile, as long as Mom doesn't exercise me, I am feeling good.  She sure is glad that she has health insurance on me!!
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A visit from Wesley (my namesake and DOTW!!).</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/695321</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:14:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last week while we were at our cabin at Donner Lake, we had a visit from our  Dogster pal Wesley (my ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last week while we were at our cabin at Donner Lake, we had a visit from our  Dogster pal Wesley (my namesake), and his Dad John. We all went for a hike around Donner Lake. It was so much fun to finally meet everyone. Than we came home to find that our pal Wesley is this weeks Dogster's Dog Of The Week!!  We are so proud of him!! We know that they are still on the road and hope that they soon get internet access so they will know. 
Woofs from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Talk Like A Pirate Day!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Sep 2010 17:15:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>One of our favorite days to decorate my page is coming up. &quot;Talk Like A Pirate Day&quot; will be on Septe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ One of our favorite days to decorate my page is coming up. "Talk Like A Pirate Day" will be on September 19th. We love to watch our Dogster friends dress up like pirates and see how they celebrate this fun day!
Thank you so much to everyone who has sent my family and I all the special gifts. We really do appreciate them!!
Have a wonderful Labor Day week-end!
Love from Wesley and family]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What's A Cowdog?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/679142</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:19:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Every since Mom went to that cattle ranch and left us &quot;boarding&quot;, things have been a little differen ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Every since Mom went to that cattle ranch and left us "boarding", things have been a little different around here. She has been telling me about all these really awesome Border Collies that were at the ranch and how they were some of the best working "cowdogs" that she had ever seen.  Then she keeps telling me that it is in my "jeans" to be a cowdog too! First of all, I don't wear jeans and what the heck is a cowdog??  I think mom has been wearing her "jeans" a little to tight lately and it's cutting the circulation off to her brain or something!! I just wish I could have chased some of those cows like she did.
Woofs from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What Doe's Boarding Mean?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/674532</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 May 2010 17:51:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We are leaving for our cabin in the morning, but on Tuesday Mom says Sunny and I are going to be &quot;bo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We are leaving for our cabin in the morning, but on Tuesday Mom says Sunny and I are going to be "boarded" for 5 days while she goes off to some cattle ranch in Nevada to ride horses.  What the heck does that mean? She says Sunny and I will have a private "condo" with a TV that plays Animal Planet all day.  She says there is also "playtime" outside for us too. I sure wish we could go to that cattle ranch with Mom cause I have always wanted to chase those cows! Instead, we get "boarded" while cowgirl Mom gets to chase cows!!  How fair is that?
We thank all our friends for all the nice gifts you have been leaving and we will back with you when we get back--in about 10 days! 
Woofs from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Our friend made it home!</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 14 May 2010 16:48:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Just wanted everyone to know that our good friend Wesley has made it back home!!  We are so thankful ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just wanted everyone to know that our good friend Wesley has made it back home!!  We are so thankful for that. We know how sad his Dad was without him. 
We are going to the cabin for awhile and will be back the end of next week.  We hear there is still lots of snow there with all these late season snow storms.  I guess Sunny and I will just have to play in the white stuff!!! Bark with you soon . . .
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Our Dogster freind is missing . . .</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 8 May 2010 09:03:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We have a very good friend here on Dogster, his name is John, and his dog Wesley (yes, same name as  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We have a very good friend here on Dogster, his name is John, and his dog <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/696808">Wesley</a> (yes, same name as me) is missing.  They were out on a hike when Wesley caught the scent of a deer and took off after it.  Wesley's Dad has been searching the area but has not found him yet.  We can't do much from here in California except pray for his safe return.  PLEASE find your way home soon friend . . .
Wesley and family]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Not to Worry!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:59:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Tomorrow I will be going to see Dr. Bill to have a small tumor removed from my eyelid and to also ha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tomorrow I will be going to see Dr. Bill to have a small tumor removed from my eyelid and to also have some xrays taken of my back as it has been hurting a little lately anytime I exercise  much.  I keep telling Mom not to worry, but anytime any of us have to have an anesthetic, Mom can't help but worry.  I do have a special guardian Angel watching over me, and for that, we are all thankful.  
We will be heading up to our cabin on Thursday to watch the Winter Olympics for a couple of weeks. There is lots of snow there right now and it should be a fun trip.  We will bark again at you soon!
Woofs,
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We're back!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:37:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We are finally back from our cabin and boy what a fun summer it has been!!  We did lots of hiking an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We are finally back from our cabin and boy what a fun summer it has been!!  We did lots of hiking and found some really great new lakes for me to swim in. My brother Sunny couldn't go on the long hikes with us due to his age, but we took him down to Donner Lake almost every day so he could go for a short walk and play in the lake.  His eyesight is getting kind of bad, so we just had to be sure he didn't swim in the wrong direction!!  We also got to hike with Kim from Nor Cal Aussie Rescue many times and we got to spend lots of time with our favorite rescue dog Buddy.   We all rode something called a "gondola" in a ski area called Squaw Valley.  We went to the top of the mountain and hiked all over--I have a picture of that posted with Lake Tahoe in the background.     Our kitties, Smudge and Sissel, were sure glad to see us when we got home.  And I was even kind of happy to see them.  We sure hope all of you had a great summer like we did.
Wags from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Off To The Cabin!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 10:48:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We will be leaving for our cabin in the mountains today and will be gone there for several weeks.  T ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We will be leaving for our cabin in the mountains today and will be gone there for several weeks.  That means likes of hikes and swimming in the lake--and most important, getting to spend lots of time with Mom.  We might even foster a 7 years old Aussie named Buddy who is currently up for adoption at Nor Cal Aussie Rescue.  Mom sure likes him so I will have to keep reminding her that we are just "fostering".  I will not allow her to " flunk fostering", even though I really like Buddy. So we hope all of you have a great Summer!! Bark to you later . . .
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ice Cream, We Scream!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:18:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My pal, Rocky tagged me with this one important question - What kind of ice cream do you look like? ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My pal, Rocky tagged me with this one important question - What kind of ice cream do you look like?

Well, I think I could be one of these:

Pumpkin and vanilla swirl or

Orange sherbert with vanilla! 

I have to tag 5 friends - play if you want to!

Chloe

Lucas Xenakis

Wesley

Nellie

Jack]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Cinco De Mayo!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 4 May 2009 13:35:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sometimes my Mom can be just plain clueless. I went to my groomer (clue #1) Santee LOPEZ for a bath  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sometimes my Mom can be just plain clueless. I went to my groomer (clue #1) Santee LOPEZ for a bath on Saturday.  Santee always ties some ribbons on my collar after my bath.  The ribbon colors will often match whatever holiday we might be celebrating. When she picked me up on Saturday, Santee had put red, green, and white ribbons on us.  On the way out he said (clue #2), "HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO".  As Mom looked at my ribbon she thought "Oh my, Santee must not be able to afford new ribbon and is using left over Christmas ribbon". But that was OK, Santee always  does such a great job and makes me look so handsome.  Well, it didn't hit her until today when she was doing our Cinco De Mayo pages that the colors of the ribbons were the colors of (clue 3#) the MEXICAN flag!!!!   Yes, CLUELESS Mom finally got it! Wishing all our friends a Happy Cinco De Mayo!!
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's My Birthday!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:58:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is my 9th birthday and it's a great day!!   Mom got me up early this morning and we drove out  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is my 9th birthday and it's a great day!!   Mom got me up early this morning and we drove out to Garland Park in Carmel Valley and we took a 2 hour hike that went all the way to the top of the highest peak there. It was a little bit cold and Mom said I was acting like a frisky little puppy.  Mom can't believe that I am already 9 years old. It seems like it was just the other day she was bringing home this 8 week old furball.  I know I am a little hyper and bit of a goofball somedays, but I also know that  Mom loves me just the way I am and I know she always will . . .
Woofs from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Kitty Sister</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:18:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>For the last 10 days, everything here has been focused on my kitty sister Sissel. She has been reall ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ For the last 10 days, everything here has been focused on my kitty sister Sissel. She has been really sick, but she is doing much better now.  Sunny and I have both been really good and let mom give all her attention to Sissel.  This morning, unknown to mom, we gave Sissel a bit of a bath (at least that's what mom thinks!). We actually discovered that from mom force feeding her, she  tasted pretty good from the cat food that was stuck in the fur around her head.  So when mom found Sunny and I "washing her head" this morning and praised us for " kissing" her and trying to make her well, we just looked at each other and deceided to take the praise given to us!!  We sure are glad she is feeling better so maybe we can get some attention now.
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>VOTE for JACK!!   Only 3 days left!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/534649</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Dec 2008 11:15:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Just a reminder to all Dogsters that we only have until midnight, Dec. 5, to vote for fellow Dogster ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just a reminder to all Dogsters that we only have until midnight, Dec. 5, to vote for fellow Dogster Jack in the finals of the Marley & Me Video Contest.  Thanks to all the Dogsters who have pawmailed me to let me know they voted.  Links to the voting page are on the 2nd photo on my page. We are keeping our paws crossed for Jack!!
Woofs from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DOGSTER JACK ON PRIMETIME TV!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/532937</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:26:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Did everyone see my Dogster pal JACK.  on NBC TV yesterday during the National Dog Show from Philade ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Did everyone see my Dogster pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/401159">JACK</a>.  on NBC TV yesterday during the National Dog Show from Philadelphia? Jack is one of 12 finalists in the Marley & Me Video Contest that were shown yesterday.  Voting is now open and will remain open until December 5th.  The winner will appear on the Red Carpet at the Premiere of  the movie Marley & Me in Hollywood!  Wouldn't it be great to see a Dogster on the Red Carpet? Jack is a very good boy and promises not to embarass Dogsters by , well uh, "messing up" the Red Carpet if he wins.   So please, go to http://www.longliveyourdog.com/Dogpark/Overview/VideoContest.aspx and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.longliveyourdog.com/Dogpark/Overview/VideoContest.aspx">VOTE</a>.  for Jack!!  You can vote up to 3 times.  Please let me know if you vote for Jack so I can send you a treat!!  Let's support fellow Dogster Jack!!!
Woofs from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lobster Please!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/510908</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:28:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's Autumn, the time of the year that Mom gets her suitcase out and packs it for a trip to Maine. Y ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's Autumn, the time of the year that Mom gets her suitcase out and packs it for a trip to Maine. Yes Dogsters, we admit it, our Mom is a known "LEAFER". That is what the people of the New England states call all the tourists that come to visit them during the fall to watch all the leafs on their trees turn beautiful colors. Oh yes, then there's the LOBSTER!! While we are here nibbling on our "dog food", she is out fine dining on Lobster!! Maybe just this one time, she'll bring us back some . . .   Mom leaves in the morning and will be back Oct. 8th. We will bark to you then.
Love from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm A Calendar Boy!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/501828</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:49:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom just got some exciting news from our local SPCA! Every year they do a fundraiser and have a cont ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom just got some exciting news from our local SPCA! Every year they do a fundraiser and have a contest where you can submit photos to try to win one of 12 pages in their calendar.  Well, out of over 1500 photos submitted, they picked my photo and  I will be "Mr. December"!!!   Mom took the picture last winter at our cabin, you can see it above.  Most important, our local SPCA was able to raise some money to help all the homeless pets in its shelter. . .
Woofs from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Match the Furniture!!??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/499187</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:41:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom once told me as she was driving up to the cabin, she stopped to look at a litter of puppies---my ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom once told me as she was driving up to the cabin, she stopped to look at a litter of puppies---my litter.  She was going to adopt  a black-tri puppy--but adopted me instead.  She said I matched the cabin furniture better---I think I believe her now!!!!  I think she knows she made a very wise choice now,  for lots of other reasons . . .
Love from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CABIN SWEET CABIN</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/499119</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:40:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Before we know it, summer will be over.  We have been so lucky to go on several vacations to our cab ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Before we know it, summer will be over.  We have been so lucky to go on several vacations to our cabin at Donner Lake this summer.  We had so much fun  and wanted to share some of our photos with our friends.  We still wonder why she keeps telling us that we are lucky we weren't members of the "Donner Party", which we just don't understand at all, because we love parties!!
Woofs from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Michael Phelps and his dog Herman!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/493497</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:16:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We are off to our cabin for a vacation!! This way we can watch the Olympics 24/7.  Of course Mom wil ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We are off to our cabin for a vacation!! This way we can watch the Olympics 24/7.  Of course Mom will take us on lots of hikes and swims too. Got to practice my dog paddle for the next Olympics.  Did everyone see that Michael Phelps has a dog??  And boy does he love his dog!!  It's an English Bulldog named Herman.  Maybe we need to invite Herman to join Dogster!!??   We will be back on August 23rd--so we will bark to you then!!
Wesley 
PS We have a video of Michael and Herman on our page if you care to watch!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>If I Could Be An Olympian . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/492320</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:28:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/492320</guid>
		<description>Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly---what about the Dog Paddle??!! Did anyone ever think ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly---what about the Dog Paddle??!! Did anyone ever think of adding that swimming  event to the Summer Olympics??   Because if they did, look out Michael Phelps---this is one doggie who would give you a run (or should I say swim) for the gold.  Somebody find me my Speedos!  
Woofs from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>2 Dogs, 2 Thousand Miles</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/491500</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Aug 2008 18:54:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Recently  Dogster featured the group  2 D0gs, 2 Thousand Miles. After exploring the group, we decide ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Recently  Dogster featured the group  2 D0gs, 2 Thousand Miles. After exploring the group, we decided to join.  It is a wonderful   group that raises money for Cancer research for dogs.  My brother Dekker passed away from cancer, and he was our inspiration to join.   Much to my surprise, I was the 200th member--which means I won a copy of the book "The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood".   Buttons will be sending Mom the book soon and we really look forward to reading it.  Thanks Buttons!  I am very proud to be the 200th member of this great group . . . my tail is wagging 2 hundred miles an hour!
Love from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you Friends!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/490424</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:10:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>On behalf of all my Dogster  family, I just want to say how very grateful we are to all our friends  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On behalf of all my Dogster  family, I just want to say how very grateful we are to all our friends who have sent us our beautiful Febreze collars---so many of you have been so sweet to take the time to do this for us.   Mom has been so very busy with work and hasn't had much time to help us send some back out.  We just want you to know that we really do appreciate each and everyone of you for being such wonderful friends to all of us . . .
Lots of love,
Wesley, Sunny, and Dekker]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sea Lions have  friends too!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/487342</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:00:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>While we were on our daily walk at the beach this morning, we noticed a young California Sea Lion in ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ While we were on our daily walk at the beach this morning, we noticed a young California Sea Lion in the water, fairly close to the beach. It is not unusual for one to follow us along the shore line and watch us--it's almost like they want to play with us!  Today was diffierent--this little guy actually came out of the water right by us and pulled himself up on the beach!   My first instinct was to play with him, but then we noticed that he was quite young and probably not feeling really well.    Mom made a call to the Marine Mammal Center.  This is a great organization in California that will rescue marine animals much like our local SPCA will rescue dogs, cats, and other wildlife.  They came and got him and took him to check him out. We have not heard how he is doing yet, but we will be checking with them.   We sure hope the little guy is OK and can be returned to the ocean soon.
Love from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Summer of 69??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/481389</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:50:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Summer of 69??? Now why would Mom pick that song for my Dogster page ? Surely hardly anyone is still ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Summer of 69??? Now why would Mom pick that song for my Dogster page ? Surely hardly anyone is still around that can actually remember the summer of 69?  Hey, Mom just dug out her high scool yearbook.   What's that all about??  I better check this out?!?    You better put your glasses on Mom so you can read that thing.  Mom, can you hear me Mom???   And she says my dog brother Sunny is hard of hearing!  Did you already forget that you promised us you would  take us for a walk this afternoon, as soon as your arthritis medicine kicked in??    Yes,  you would have to be really old to remember the summer of 69 . . . 
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>On Vacation!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/476250</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:35:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy 4th of July holiday! We will be at our cabin in the mou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy 4th of July holiday! We will be at our cabin in the mountains until July 11th!   We will bark back with you when we get home!
Woofs from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whats that noise??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/472140</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:58:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>That dreaded sound has come back---the one that mom says is caused by something called &quot;firecrackers ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ That dreaded sound has come back---the one that mom says is caused by something called "firecrackers"!!!    I don't know why, but I have to bark everytime one goes off.   What's a dog to do?   And this is going to last for 2 more weeks?????    Well,  if I bark enough, mom will have to take me up to our cabin in the mountains where firecrackers are not allowed.    So, let the barking begin!!! 
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Watch out Scaredy Squirrel!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/465347</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 May 2008 12:38:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My good pal Dozier, from Australia, gave me a Scaredy Squirrel to play with. Dropped it right in fro ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My good pal Dozier, from Australia, gave me a Scaredy Squirrel to play with. Dropped it right in front of my nose! I haven't caught him yet, but when I do, me and Dozier just might have to have a little feast "on the Barbie" as they say downunder. Your a good friend Dozier!!
Woofs from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NAMESAKE IS IN JAIL!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/454748</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:35:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When mom adopted me almost 8 years ago, she had to come up with a name for me for my AKC registratio ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When mom adopted me almost 8 years ago, she had to come up with a name for me for my AKC registration papers.   The man she adopted me from was named Wesely.  Of course plain Wesley was not enough of a name for a "papered" doggie!  At the time, one of her favorite movie stars was an actor named Wesley Snipes---so she thought it would be fun to offically name me  "Wesley Snips" as I was always playfully "snipping" at her hands  as a puppy. Well, my Dogster page is now quite appropiate for my namesake---he just got sentenced to 3 years in jail for tax evasion!!!!   Also, my birthday was April 15th---income tax day!!!    Too many coincidences!?!?
Wesley Snips]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Kitties Rule Again!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/453041</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:13:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Callie Jean (a kitty) at the group Pawsome Pages wanted input on what to name the new colors she had ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Callie Jean (a kitty) at the group Pawsome Pages wanted input on what to name the new colors she had created for our menu bars on our pages.   There was one color  that was the perfect color of BONE!!!!    So of course I suggested to name that color BONE!  But then along came a kitty that suggested the color be CREAM---of course a kitty would prefer CREAM over a BONE!!   So as usual, the kitties rule again, they named the color CREAM !!!
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good to the Bone Today!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/452070</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:30:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/452070</guid>
		<description>I just got home from having a check up with my veterinarian Dr. Bill.  Mom says she usually dreads i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just got home from having a check up with my veterinarian Dr. Bill.  Mom says she usually dreads it when I have an appointment with Dr. Bill because I can be such a bad boy when I am there, mostly because I won't stand still for my exam and I keep trying to leave.  Well, I want you to know that I was very good today. I even kind of surprised myself!   I stood perfectly still and  gave all the girls in the office big kisses.   I even let Dr. Bill take my temperature!   Whew, I 'm  feeling kinda of  extra tired, so better get off this computer and go take a nap.    By the way, what's a tranquilizer?  
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bad To The Bone??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/450924</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:29:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/450924</guid>
		<description>Mom redecorated my Dogster page today, and of all the themes, she entitled my page &quot;Bad To The Bone&quot; ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom redecorated my Dogster page today, and of all the themes, she entitled my page "Bad To The Bone"!!   The music on my page is "Bad Boys".  Now, just tell me this, if I am such a bad boy, how come she tells me how much she loves me all the time?  Mom's sure are silly sometimes . . .
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>On Vacation!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/413719</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:13:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/413719</guid>
		<description>We are off to our cabin so we can play in the snow!!!   Mom is packing my new &quot;Super Soaker&quot; that We ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We are off to our cabin so we can play in the snow!!!   Mom is packing my new "Super Soaker" that Webster sent to me.   I will be wearing the new sweater that Wilson sent me so I just know that all the girls will want to kiss me!!! We will be back on the 25th--bark to you then . . .
Wesley (and Sunny)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wilson! The girls want to kiss me!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/403333</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:26:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/403333</guid>
		<description>I have my new sweater on Wilson--and guess what---all the girls want to kiss me!!!!    Wow, now I kn ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have my new sweater on Wilson--and guess what---all the girls want to kiss me!!!!    Wow, now I know a little about what it was like being Wilson!! And yes Wilson, it is more than OK to be Wilson . . . I miss you my friend.
Love from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wilson, Forever My Friend</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/403063</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:58:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My friend Wilson had to go to the Bridge a few weeks ago, and it sure made me sad, I miss him so muc ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My friend Wilson had to go to the Bridge a few weeks ago, and it sure made me sad, I miss him so much.  His family had to make a very hard decision, but it was the last, most important and kindest thing that they could do for him.   
But today, my heart was filled with happiness when I received a package in the mail from Wilson's family. It seems that Wilson had done some early Christmas shopping and they found a package addressed to me in his room.  I was quite surprised, but then again, Wilson had always been a most caring friend.   He will be forever loved by me, forever my friend . . .
This Christmas I am most thankful for all the wonderful friends I have made here on Dogster. We wish them and their families a very Merry Christmas . . .]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>This Bad Boy Makes Today's Newpaper!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/385621</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:46:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow--mom is really proud of me today.   She entered my primary Dogster photo in a Halloween Costume  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow--mom is really proud of me today.   She entered my primary Dogster photo in a Halloween Costume Contest in our local newspaper---and I won! My picture is in the newspaper (Monterey County Herald) today!!   Now, we are just kind of hoping that my dogless neighbor who turned me into the police for barking,  see's my picture and sees that once again---I am a good boy! Hope he can figure out why I have a convict costume on.   The caption reads, "Wesley, bad boy, out on bail".   Bark to you later . . .
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bad Boy, Bad Boy!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:28:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I don't know why Mom put me in this silly hat and shirt---but she says it is quite appropiate  consi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't know why Mom put me in this silly hat and shirt---but she says it is quite appropiate  considering all that has happened lately.I have a neighbor who thinks I am a bad boy!!!  Yes, this dogless person thinks that I just bark too much!!  When 2 cop cars pulled up to the house last Sunday and two policemen came banging at the door---mom didn't know what to think??!!   Then they said, "Do you have a dog named Wesley that lives here??"    Mom answered "yes"---then the cops said they may have to give me a citation for barking too much!!!   Well, 3 of our other neighbors rushed over to see what was wrong??!!!   And boy did they tell those cops a thing or two.   They told them that I was a very good dog and only barked a few times a day.  Mom then said, "Well, I guess that means Wesley won't have to go to jail--that's 3 neighbors against 1".   That means Wesley is a good dog after all!!    Of course, I already knew that! Happy Halloween to all my Dogster friends!!
Love from Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Proverb For Michael Vick</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:16:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>If only Micheal Vick had learned this proverb as a child, maybe this terrible tragedy would have nev ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ If only Micheal Vick had learned this proverb as a child, maybe this terrible tragedy would have never happened . . . .    "Teaching a child not to step on a caterpillar is just as important for the child as it is for the caterpillar".
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Good, The Bad, and The Silly</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/355374</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:29:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Attention all movie producers---I have made my demo tape--now the question is, is Hollywood ready fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Attention all movie producers---I have made my demo tape--now the question is, is Hollywood ready for Wesley Snips!!!!????    I love westerns and think I make a pretty handsome cowdog----so if you like my demo tape---I hope to hear from you!!
Wes]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My neighbor Clint Eastwood . . .</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/354733</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:35:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Clint Eastwood actually lives right here on the Monterey Peninsula.  It is not at all unusal to run  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Clint Eastwood actually lives right here on the Monterey Peninsula.  It is not at all unusal to run into him.  What you may not know is that Clint has actually been a supporter  of homeless animals.  While Mom was working at the Monterey County SPCA, Clint actually premiered one of his movies with all proceeds going to our SPCA.  He may act tough in some of his movies, but he is obviously a big softie when it comes to animals . . .   Hmmn, I wonder if he has any roles for a handsome doggie in an upcoming movie??? Mom always says it would sure be nice if I had a job . . . .
Wesley Snips]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>On V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/45333/diary/Bad_to_the_bone/344884</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:03:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We are just getting ready to load up the car and head for Donner Lake---Oh Boy!!!    And NO KITTIES- ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We are just getting ready to load up the car and head for Donner Lake---Oh Boy!!!    And NO KITTIES--we have mom all to ourselves!!!!  Kim from Nor Cal Aussie rescue is coming up with some of her foster dogs and it will be so much fun to go on a hike with all of  them!  Our Sunny will sure be glad to see Kim and some of his foster brothers and sisters.    We will be back in about 10 days---we will miss our Dogster pals!!  Bye for now . . .
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Our Salute to Animal Shelter Workers</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Jan 2007 17:05:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My human mom is an oncology nurse, and so often people say to her, &quot;that must be one of the most dif ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My human mom is an oncology nurse, and so often people say to her, "that must be one of the most difficult and sadest jobs in the world".  She often replys by saying, "Yes, it can be very difficult at times.  But the most difficult and sadest jobs she has held, is that of an animal shelter worker."   The cancer journey is most often made with the support of loved ones, with dignity, and with as much comfort as is possible.   On the other hand, the dogs and cats a shelter worker often encounters, have never known love, dignity, and the comforts that all animals deserve.  It is often the shelter worker who is the first one to provide these homeless/unwanted pets with these much deserved comforts.  And it is often the shelter worker that holds these precious pets in their arms when they take their last breath---for they are the victims of the pet overpopulation problem.    So called "no kill shelters" are a great concept.   But just remember, somewhere down the road from that "no kill" shelter, is another shelter, often a city or county shelter, that has to deal with the reality that there are just not enough homes  for all the surplus dog and cats in this country.   Sadly, not every dog and cat, through no fault of their own, are  adoptable. The number one answer to this problem: SPAY and NEUTERING.  Please, encourage spay and neutering , and of course, adoption, to all that you can.   The wish of most shelter workers, is that someday, they will be without a job---because there are no more unwanted dogs and cats in this country.   Until that day, we salute these people for putting their hearts into this most difficult job.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What A Birthday!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Apr 2006 03:44:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>WESLEY (Forever In My Heart) ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just had the greatest birthday ever!!  It started out in the morning with an hour walk on my favor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just had the greatest birthday ever!!  It started out in the morning with an hour walk on my favorite beach---chasing tennis balls and smelling all the good things that are found on a beach.   Then we went to the pet store and I got to pick out 2 new toys!! (see my primary photo with one of my new toys---what does mom mean when she says  something about my elevator not going all the way to the top???!!)  When we got home, there were lots of Birthday messages for me on Dogster.  Thank you Bella, Guiness, Butch, Smiley, Cosmo, Quincy, Merc, Sadie Boo, Dallas, Samantha, Gus, LUCY, Nellie, Ted, Poncho, Tessa Lee, Boomer, George, Ozzy, CoCo,  Sassy Girl, and everyone else (espeically my friends at the Squeaky and Fuzzy Dogster Group) for thinking of me!!   My mom just kept saying to me all day:  "Please Wesley, have many, many more birthdays!"  And I'm thinking, "Of course I will!".  Life for this Wigglebutt is just too good not too . . .
Wags and Wiggles,
Wesley]]></content:encoded>
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