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<title>Documentaries of a Dolly</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Emma </description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Emma  &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 08:54:06 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Two years already?  Where does the time go?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/809199</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:06:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My last entry talked about missing Maggie and I realized that was 2 years ago!   Perhaps you are won ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My last entry talked about missing Maggie and I realized that was 2 years ago!   Perhaps you are wondering what happened to her?   Well it was quite an adventure!

Momma and I spent 3 weeks living at the cabin...well, three weeks off and on while trying to coax miss Maggie back home. We even set a live trap for her and she would have nothing of it.  She was bound and determined to be on her own.  The fox in the area though really enjoyed their brief stays in the trap because they were getting some fabulous meals!! The good news was that she stayed close to the cabin so we could keep tabs on her.   She was getting thinner and thinner.  The last time we saw her she had porcupine quills in her face and her ribs were sticking out.  

Mom and I had given up hope.  Mom spend the final night up on the mountain with her trying to get Maggie to come to her.  Maggie was curious, but mom couldn't get her.   So after a few hours, Mom said to her: "Maggie - I can't do this anymore.  If you want to come live with me you are going to have to get in that trap so I can take you home!" and then we left.   Mom drove all the way back to Denver with a very heavy and broken heart. 

The next morning, Mom returned to work.   At 8:00 a.m., the animal control team called Mom and said "We GOT HER!!!"    Mom was so elated!!!  She drove right back up there at that moment. 

When Mom walked into the rescue center, Maggie looked at her and wagged her little tail.  She was so happy to see her and couldn't wait to get in the car and go home.   She has never left Mom's side since then.   

It's rare for a story like that to end happily, but we all feel so fortunate that Maggie is such a survivor.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Missing Maggie</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/692118</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:49:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Please spread the POP for my foster sister, Maggie.  For those of you who don't know, Maggie, got aw ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Please spread the POP for my foster sister, Maggie.  For those of you who don't know, Maggie, got away from me last Friday and is currently lost in the mountains near Lake Granby, CO.    
 
We were coming into the cabin (with me by her side) when she wrapped her leash around Mom's legs.  Mom dropped the leash to get untangled as she was closing the door. She was spooked by something in the house and forced her way out. She is very good at this when she is determined.   Mom followed her as far as she could until Maggie just disappeared into thin air (so it seems).  She's so fast and far more agile in the mountains than either Mom or me.  She was a terribly traumatized dog as a puppy mill mom just like me and afraid of every person, place, and thing. I tried to tell her that not all people are bad!!  It was so hard for her though.  She could make herself very small and hide in lots of places.   She just didn't like human touch.  She has only been here for only about 6 weeks which wasn't enough time for her to bond to us.    I really hate puppy mills, more than I ever thought I could.
 
One of our wonderful GRRR volunteers lives in Granby with his Golden, Hacker and helped us search for her all morning on Saturday.    We continued the search until dark on Saturday and again on Sunday until late afternoon and have the bug bites, scrapes, bruises, and barbed wire fence cuts to prove the effort.    There is no sign of her anywhere and nobody in the area has seen her.  She's hiding.    
 
Leaving the cabin to come home was THE hardest thing we've done in a long long time and my heart can't break any more than it does right now.  I know there is nothing else I can do for her, but it doesn't stop the feelings that I've let her down and the disappointment that I could not keep her safe. 
 
We have notified the sheriff and the animal control officer for the area.  An ad will go into the newspaper.   I can only hope and pray that someone spots her or that she gets hungry enough to go to someone's house.    My pain is somewhat eased knowing that there are a lot of people in the area keeping an eye out for her and that there is a GRRR volunteer in the area to help.
 
Please please please keep her in your prayers that she is found and safely returned to us.  She deserves to have a good life!    
Thank you for your love, support, and friendship.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Goodbye</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/585543</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 May 2009 13:56:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Goodbye my sweet friend, Marley.

I love you! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Goodbye my sweet friend, Marley.

I love you!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Miss February - Calendar Girl</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/558792</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009 17:51:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well...this is a very special month for me.   Not only is it the love month where I can share my lov ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well...this is a very special month for me.   Not only is it the love month where I can share my love with all my wonderful friends and family, but it is also MY month.   Let me tell you why. :)

Well - I was one of 12 dogs selected for the Golden Retriever Puppy Mill Rescue Calendar and I'm Miss February.   I get to look at myself every day ALL day for 28 days!  BOL!!   I feel so honored to represent such an important cause.    If you want to buy a calendar just to see me, you can get one at :  http://grpmrt.org.

Golden Retriever Puppy Mill Rescue is a very important cause close to my heart because I was a puppy mill mom!!     Nobody knows how many puppies I have had, I can only hope that they all found wonderful homes and are being treated well. 

The Golden Retriever Puppy Mill Rescue Team (GRPMRT) is located in Oklahoma and has grown from a small beginning in 1999  to a nationwide effort today involving hundreds of individuals and numerous Golden Retriever Rescues who have saved over 500 Golden Retrievers from puppy mills in the central U.S.   This number is still growing, too!    There were 10 of us rescued from the puppy mill that I was in...Please continue to help!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Merry Christmas!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/539968</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:27:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Merry Christmas to all my wonderful friends at Dogster!   

I really miss having Mom type for me.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Merry Christmas to all my wonderful friends at Dogster!   

I really miss having Mom type for me.    She's been so busy with human things that it's been hard for her to even focus.  :(   She did promise that she would put my favorite Christmas poem on my page to share with all of you.   Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. 

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads.
And Mama in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
had just settled down for a long winter's nap. 

When out on the roof there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
tore open the shutter, and threw up the sash. 

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
gave the lustre of midday to objects below,
when, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
but a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer. 

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles, his coursers they came,
and he whistled and shouted and called them by name: 

"Now Dasher! Now Dancer!
Now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid!
On, Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch!
To the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away!
Dash away all!" 

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
when they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky
so up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
with the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. 

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
the prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head and was turning around,
down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. 

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
and he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. 

His eyes--how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
and the beard on his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
and the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
that shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. 

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself.
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head
soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. 

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
and filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
and giving a nod, up the chimney he rose. 

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, 'ere he drove out of sight,

"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My First Hike!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/496361</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:39:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom was finally able to put up my new pictures from my very first hike.    It was such a new experie ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom was finally able to put up my new pictures from my very first hike.    It was such a new experience for me!   I was a very good girl too 'cause I stayed right by her side the whole time.   I got to meet two new friends, both from Golden Retriever Rescue, like me.   Maui and Chaska.    Don't you think Chaska looks just like Bonnie?   I do. 

Together, we all starting walking.   I had no idea where we were or where we were going, but I knew I had to follow Mom.   The hike was very steep and we had to cross rivers and waterfalls...ok, maybe they were just streams, but they were BIG to me!   It was the first time I had ever done that.   Maui and Chaska were much braver; they would actually lay right in the middle of the river!

We walked all the way up to the top of a big mountain.  Mom said we went above what was called the tree line.    You can see some of the pictures where the trees are below us.    It was the peak of wildflower season and the flowers were taller than me in some places!  

Oh...and Mom is in the pictures too.   You can tell how much I adore her by the way I always look at her.   Well, maybe I was a little worried that she might leave me.   I was sure relieved when we got back to the car even if it was 3.5 hours later!   That's saying a lot since I don't really like the car!    Boy did I sleep well that night.

Anyway, it was really fun and I hope I get to go again!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Birthday Pawty!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/478623</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Jul 2008 13:59:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Guess what?    I had a birthday pawty with one of my dogster pals, Skooter yesterday.    We had fun. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Guess what?    I had a birthday pawty with one of my dogster pals, Skooter yesterday.    We had fun...although I am kind of embarassed that I got a little bossy with her.  **blush**    She was sharing her big tennis ball with me and when she wanted to play with it I growled at her.   

Anyway, she had a fun swimming pool and her mommy gave me lots of carrots to eat.  I love carrots!     AND Skooter gave me a birthday present - a new Harley Hedgehog and a pigs ear!! Yum!!

I love Skooter (even if I didn't always show it)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's my Birfday!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/477845</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 Jul 2008 06:07:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom tells me today is my Birthday!   This is my second birthday with Mom.    I don't really know wha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom tells me today is my Birthday!   This is my second birthday with Mom.    I don't really know what it means, but all I know is that Mom loves me very much and takes good care of me. 

I am a lucky pup.

Today is also Independence Day.   I guess it's appropriate that I should celebrate my birthday on Independence Day since I finally got my independence from that terrible puppy mill place.    I still wonder what happened to all my children, but I will probably never know.   I just hope that they are all safe and happy and healthy.

I have some wonderful friends on Dogster!   Thank you to everyone who gave rosettes and gifts for my birthday today.   You are all so generous!    

<b> Thank you...Lucy-girl, Nick, Duke, Squirt, Chloe, Taffy, Kiara, Millie, Bailey, Sissy *Paws* and family, Skooter, and Annie! </b>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>All Clear!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/471317</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:37:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's official.

I have been given the ALL CLEAR for my ears.  The infection is completely gone.    ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's official.

I have been given the ALL CLEAR for my ears.  The infection is completely gone.   The bonus is that I lost 13 pounds and am now at a svelt 64 lbs.   Doc says I look good!  

Now for the bad news.   I have to go back on dog food.  Boo.   I really wanted to stay on the potato and tuna diet, but mom says my new food will be sweet potato and salmon and that I'll like it just as much.  Yea, right.

Oh well, we are just overjoyed that the infection is gone.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ADOPT 08 CONTEST ~ A Diamond in the Rough</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/457743</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 May 2008 15:27:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>At the end of August, I received the most devastating news a pet owner can possibly receive&acirc;€&brvbar;&acirc;€ťYou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ At the end of August, I received the most devastating news a pet owner can possibly receiveâ€¦â€ťYour dog has a deadly cancer called hemangiosarcoma.  It is very advanced, there is nothing we can do, and we donâ€™t expect her to live more than a month.  Two at the most.â€ť   On September 11th that year, I lost my best friend, Angel.   My best friend; the one who stood by me during some of the most excruciating times of my life was now facing her own.   It was only right that I stand by her until the very end.  And thatâ€™s what I did as I lay on the veterinarianâ€™s floor and held her as she took her last breath.

No, this story isnâ€™t about Angel, but it does set the stage for my heartache when I came to GRRR and the one who has turned it around. I never thought I would get another dog or even yet, another Golden Retriever.  I just couldnâ€™t replace Angel, felt so guilty at the thought of it, and didnâ€™t want to go through the pain of loss again.   I was having a hard time with closure.

Fast forward to January 2007; feeling at an all time low after weeks of being cooped from all the snow, I was missing Angel terribly, even a year and a half later.  One Saturday morning, I decided to peruse GRRRâ€™s website to find out what it would take to adopt.   I didnâ€™t think I was ready, I just wanted to look.  I cried for hours as I read the stories.   I filled out the application and by Saturday night they contacted me.   We talked for what seemed like hours about the dogs.  I made an appointment to go to â€śthe hutâ€ť on Sunday to meet a few of the dogs.   Not expecting to find â€śthe oneâ€ť that day, I saw 5 wonderful dogs, but not â€śthe oneâ€ť, so I told Mary I would think about it.   Before, I left I asked about Emma Jean and Mary said, â€śAre you sure? Sheâ€™s the one who gets sick in the car.â€ť  I said yes and so off she went to get Emma Jean.  When they walked in the door, Emma walked in behind Mary and hid behind her the whole time.    At first, I wasnâ€™t sure what to make of her.   She was so shy and she looked so incredibly sad.  Mary and I went outside to take her for a walk in the snow and she was absolutely perfect on the leash!   All of sudden, something possessed me and I knew I couldnâ€™t let this girl go to anyone else.   She was â€śthe oneâ€ť and within 24 hours of filling that application, I was a dog owner again.  

Emma was one of 10 dogs rescued in November 2006 from a puppy mill nightmare in Oklahoma.   While I did not personally witness the horrible conditions, I have read and heard the heartbreaking stories.   All of the dogs had been traumatized and it is unbearable to believe that anyone could treat such beautiful animals in such a deplorable way.  Emma and her puppy mill family had angels watching over them that day and were fortunate enough to receive the help or our wonderful GRRR volunteers.

So begins our adventures.   When Emma arrived at my house a few days later she was incredibly depressed and afraid of everything, especially people.   The minute that someone would walk in the door, she would run out the back door and peek her head back in.  Any movement toward her would send her running or she would just hide behind me for protection.  The cats were a totally new experience and that first smack on the nose was scary.   And playing?  Forget it; she didnâ€™t understand what all the toys were for.   The car was the ultimate torture since she would get sick every time!   It was painful to watch, but I knew I could help her.  

Our first task was to socialize, so we started taking short walks every day, purposely seeking out areas where people would be.  Emma would freeze and hide behind me at the sight of another person until that person passed us.  Each day we held the same routine and each day we would see 1 or 2 new people.  Everyone wanted to pet her and she would freeze every time! I would explain the situation to them and asked them to let her come to them on her own conditions.   I was met with incredibly supportive and understanding responses.   Each day, Emma grew more and more brave.  Within a month she had stopped bolting when someone came in the house. Within two months she was tentatively approaching people and by the third month she was wagging her tail when someone came in the house.  With continued support and love from everyone she met, she started to shine.   In April, she made her debut at the Golden Retriever Spring Fling put on by GRRR.  While she generally stayed close to me, she ventured out to meet some of the other wonderful people and their Golden buddies.  A few days later she attended the kite festival in a nearby park.  There were hundreds of people and although I knew she was nervous, she remained calm.  Her ultimate test was to walk the Furry Scurry in May and she did fantastic!   

Emma is now a completely different dog.   While she is still cautious, she confidently approaches people with a wagging tail and greets everyone at the door.  She has learned what the doorbell is and barks when it rings.  She still stays close to me at all times, but no longer clings and can often be found lying in the sun or entertaining herself with a toy.   She loves to run wildly in her big backyard while tossing her toys in the air and chasing them some more.   She walks confidently by my side without a leash, which I have been lucky enough to experience since the first day we started walking.  She has figured out the squirrelsâ€¦well, they have figured out how to torture her, but she has figured out she can chase them.  She has the most beautiful coat and thick bushy tail and absolutely loves to be brushed!  Sheâ€™ll usually fall asleep while I do it.   She has incredibly great manners and would never step on your feet or get in your way.  While these may seem like the normal, basic actions of any good dog they are!  But for Emma and the other Goldenâ€™s from the Oklahoma puppy mill they are huge milestones.   

What are her challenges?   SIT.  But to me that seems so trivial in the grand scheme of what she has accomplished.   She still gets sick in the car, but short rides are better and Dramamine is a wonder for those long drives.

Emma has turned out to be the most incredible dog and I canâ€™t tell you enough how proud I am of her.   She has blossomed into the most beautiful butterfly and I truly believe I found a Gem.    Her beauty, grace, and strength are an inspiration.    I truly believe my sweet Angel had a paw somewhere in this to make sure that Emma and I found each other.  I have found another best friend who I will stand by until the very end.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>...and so it continues</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/454610</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:55:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, another visit to the vet yesterday, and the verdict is....

...the infection is still there  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, another visit to the vet yesterday, and the verdict is....

...the infection is still there in my ears and on my tummy.

More medications for another month.   *SIGH*]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Of course I am!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/453047</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:33:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Your dog is Angelina Jolie! 

Just like with Hollywood superhero Angelina Jolie, they broke the mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Your dog is Angelina Jolie! 

Just like with Hollywood superhero Angelina Jolie, they broke the mold after they created Emma! 

Defying the conventional meaning of the word pawpular, Emma can't scratch behind an ear without it being reported and talked about. Emma leaves pets of the opposite sex blubbering and babbling nonsensically after each encounter, their cuteness and charm receptors bubbling over with excitement. Always one to entice a broad audience, Emma not only loves to strut her stuff on the dogwalk, but digs every chance she gets to make a difference, adopt a pet in need or dish out for her favorite charity.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What am I?  A Nun?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/447126</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 Apr 2008 17:23:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ok - my ears are doing better.   I got most of my bandages off and at least my ear is no longer tape ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok - my ears are doing better.   I got most of my bandages off and at least my ear is no longer taped up.    But now I have this stupid stocking over my head to keep my ears from flopping around.   Mom says I look like a Nun, whatever that is.

I still have stitches in, but those should come out next week.  I can't wait.   In the meantime, I still have to swallow the yucky pills and have my ears cleaned out every day.    I really, really, really, don't like any of it, but Mom tells me it's for my own good.    Yea....right.

Thanks to all my Dogster pals for their well wishes.   I'm such a lucky pup to have so many wonderful friends!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm home!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/443470</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:45:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Whew...i'm finally home again with Mom.   It's been a long recovery for me.  I'm not quite there yet ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Whew...i'm finally home again with Mom.   It's been a long recovery for me.  I'm not quite there yet, but almost.  

I had to go back into the vet today to get new bandages put on.  He really scares the pee out of me.  Seriously, i peed on the floor and then I jumped up on the chair and peed on it too!   I have to go back again on Friday.   Just the sound of his voice scares me.

But the good news is that my ears are clear and the eardrum has healed nicely.  I'll continue to stay on the antibiotics and the ear drops until all the medications are gone.    I also have a new diet...potatoes and tuna.  Yummy!   The vet suggested this since we don't know what's causing the infections.   We'v tried allergy food.  He said sometimes, there are little mites that get into the dog foods that could be causing the problems as well.   I don't mind the new diet, but my poos are kind of funny looking! BOL!!

Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again!   I missed all my friends.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tough Time</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/439823</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:24:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm having a tough time.

I'm a pretty klingy girl and I love my Mom very much, but in one week my ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm having a tough time.

I'm a pretty klingy girl and I love my Mom very much, but in one week my whole world has turned upside down.   A week ago today I had to have surgery on my ear.  I was doing pretty good until the day I had to have my bandages changed.   That day I peed and threw up in the car.    I got home and while Mom was gone, I put a big gash in my ear while scratching it.   The next day, Grandma came a got me and took me back to the vet and he rebandaged it.  By that evening I had to go back in (note - this is the 3rd visit in 24 hours) and they had to rebandage again because I tore the other off.   Every time I go there, I pee everywhere too.  It gives a whole new meaning to having the peed scared right out of me.

Then they put this big white thing around my head and now I can't move anywhere without hitting it on something.   Now I just don't move at all.   The worst part is I'm not at home with mom and I haven't pooped in 2 days.   I'm so depressed.

This sucks.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I have a Boo Boo</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/437097</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:50:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, I'm just lying here waiting for my anesthesia to wear off so I thought I would have Mom type u ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, I'm just lying here waiting for my anesthesia to wear off so I thought I would have Mom type up a quick note for me.

Today she found a large lump in my ear, so of course she panicked because it was very similar to the one that Angel had in her ear after she was diagnosed with cancer.   Mom was worried.   Well it turns out that my ears are just super infected and that hematoma was blood.   

So, Mom left me here at the vets office, which I'm not happy about, by the way and they did surgery on both of my ears.   They had to clean them out real good with saline and found that one of my eardrums had ruptured.  No wonder I couldn't hear anything, there was too much stuff in there!

I'll be coming home soon and I can't wait.   These people are real nice and all, but I'd rather be at home where Mom is.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One Year</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/417351</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:07:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It was one year ago today that I came to live with my Momma.  I had never had a Momma before so I re ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was one year ago today that I came to live with my Momma.  I had never had a Momma before so I really didn't know what to expect.    I was so very afraid of everything.    The house was so different and how would I get out to pee?   Where would my food come from?   What if she tried to take my food from me?  What would I do if she left me alone?  

There were so many things to learn and I was so very afraid.    Everytime someone would come in the door I would run away.  Everytime something moved I would run away.   As long as I could get out the door, I would be just fine.   If not, I would fall down the stairs.   I wouldn't dare take anything out of someone's hand...nope...no way.    I couldn't have Mom near my food dish I was so afraid!!   So much to learn!!

Time has gone by and we've had a good year.   I have learned to like people for the most part.   I am still very cautious with new people, but if I found someone I like, I never forget!   I have been to numerous social events.  We walked the furry scurry, went to a kite festival...geez, what are those things in the air?, we went to a few GRRR functions and to the cabin.   These are all very scary events for me, but I have come through with flying colors.    My big news is that I finally learned how to sit.  Since I am not...well I didn't used to be treat motivated, mom didn't know how to teach me to sit.   After months and months of Mom pushing me backwards and holding my rear end down, I finally figured out what she wanted!!  I now get very excited and I know what treats are and how to take one from someones hand.   I even know how to play with toys and chase a ball!   

Most importantly I've made a ton of friends on Dogster!  They are so good to me and I love being here!

Thank you, Mom!!   I love you!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My First Christmas</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/406161</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:57:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I know it's hard to believe, but this was my first Christmas ever.   I am 5 years old and this is th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I know it's hard to believe, but this was my first Christmas ever.   I am 5 years old and this is the first time I've seen a Christmas Tree, Ornaments, Christmas Lights, Christmas toys, Christmas collars, Christmas everything!

Christmas was exhausting.  Bonnie and I had to get in the car and ride ALL the way over to Marley's house.   I didn't think we'd ever get there!  I just don't like the car, but I did good.    We sniffed and ran around alot.  The kids were there and we got to open some presents with them.   I got some yummy bones and a new stuffie.   Bonnie got some new tennis balls.

Then we spent the night at Marley's house.   Bonnie and I were so out of sorts.  We didn't have our beds and we were in a different room.   Neither one of us knew where to sleep!   It was also much warmer in that house since they had this plush stuff to lay on.  We usually have the wood floors, so we were panting a lot!

Then on Christmas Day, it was SNOWING!!   We got so much snow and everyone was really happy.   Finally, we got to come home, but the people followed us.  We just didn't get any rest until everyone was gone.

It was a good Christmas.   I like Christmas and want to do it again. 

Oh...and Happy Birthday, Bonnie!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanksgiving</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/392599</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:36:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thanksgiving is a special time of year for most humans and pups.  We are all very thankful for all t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanksgiving is a special time of year for most humans and pups.  We are all very thankful for all the wonderful things that we have that make our lives richer in some little or big way.

For me, it's extra special.   It was this time 1 year ago, that i saw humans for the first time and was taken out of the terrible puppy mill place where I was forced to sleep and have babies.   It was a terrible situation and I was very unhappy.

Now, 1 year later I am a happy, healthy, silly golden pup!   I have a wonderful Mom who has helped me grow and grow and grow.   She often tells people we are growing together.   I like that.

Thank you GRRR for rescuing me so that my Mommy could find me and take good care of me.

Happy Thanksgiving!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cubby!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/382525</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Oct 2007 21:26:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got to see Cubby today.   Mom put a new picture of us together.   We were at the GRRR Halloween pa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got to see Cubby today.   Mom put a new picture of us together.   We were at the GRRR Halloween party and we were so happy to see them!

Cubby looks so good.  We're so happy that he found such a wonderful home with humans who love him so very much!

Yay Cubby!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rockies...Rock!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/376897</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:04:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Our Colorado Rockies are doing so GREAT!   They made it to the World Series, whatever that is.    Fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Our Colorado Rockies are doing so GREAT!   They made it to the World Series, whatever that is.    For some reason everyone is clapping and cheering when they watch the TV.

I don't get it, but I like that everyone is happy!!

What I don't like is that Lexus is stinky tonight.  Pew!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whew...she's back</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/359348</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Sep 2007 06:57:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy am I glad to be back home!    I have spent the last 2 1/2 weeks at Marley's house.   I was soooo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy am I glad to be back home!    I have spent the last 2 1/2 weeks at Marley's house.   I was soooo stressed, I lost weight!   Mom says I look very thin.   Well let me tell you why.    Grandpa never sits still!   I'm a velcro dog and I need to be where ever the human is.   Grandpa is always running around doing something, so i have to follow him.    I was really afraid he might leave me too.  After all, Mom left, so I got really worried.   But guess what?  She came back!!   At first, i didn't know who she was, but then when I realized it was HER I got really excited.    It's been so good to be home with the kats .... wait, did I say that out loud?

Anyway, life is back to normal again.  Mom takes me for two walks a day, gives me lots of love, and is typing for me on Dogster again!  Yay.  All is right with the world, now.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cubby is gone...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/347901</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 18:08:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, my boyfriend, Cubby just up and left me.    One day he was there and the next he wasn't.   I m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, my boyfriend, Cubby just up and left me.    One day he was there and the next he wasn't.   I miss him so much!

I don't know what I did to scare him off?   Do you?    Oh well, maybe we'll get to meet again in another life.     My soulmate.  I love you!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm doing fabulous!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/339604</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:07:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's been awhile since my last entry so I thought it was time...

All is well with me.  I'm a happ ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been awhile since my last entry so I thought it was time...

All is well with me.  I'm a happy, happy, happy girl!   I am in love with my Cubby and I've been getting to go for walks twice a day, every day!!    Only when it's cool of course.   Knock on wood...I don't have any health issues.

I'm going to the cabin this weekend or so my mom says.    She says she wants me to try to swim in the lake.  Hm...I wonder what that's like?

Cubby has been a bad boy this week.  First he chewed on the dining room table and then he chewed up my dog food container (and all the food in it).   Mom is beside herself and doesn't know what to do.    Maybe it's because we missed our walks today. 

Anyway - hope all my pup pals are having a fabulous summer!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cubby is better...whew</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/327252</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:27:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was so worried about my buddy Cubby, but he's doing better now.   He had to go to the hospital 'ca ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was so worried about my buddy Cubby, but he's doing better now.   He had to go to the hospital 'cause he was very sick, but he's back home now and getting better.     I'm so glad to have him back, too!

Yay, Cubby!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm so worried about Cubby!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/325818</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:59:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm so worried about Cubby.   Mom left with him early this morning and he hasn't come back yet (and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm so worried about Cubby.   Mom left with him early this morning and he hasn't come back yet (and neither has she).    Where did they go?

I know that Cubby was very sick in the night.   He kept throwing up and it was an ugly, dark color.  Mom says that is not a good thing.     Maybe she took him somewhere to feel better?    I'm sure that's it.   Mom would want to make sure he is in good hands to help him.

Cubby is such a good, sweet boy.   Please say your prayers that he will be ok.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The 10 Canine Commandments</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/324867</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:59:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>10 Canine Commandments

1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation
from you will ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 10 Canine Commandments

1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation
from you will be painful to me. Remember that before
you buy me.

2. Give me time to understand what you want from me.

3. Place your trust in me. Itâ€™s crucial to my well-being.

4. Dont be angry with me for long, and donâ€™t lock me up
as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment
and your friends. I only have you.

5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I donâ€™t understand your
words, I understand your voice when itâ€™s speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, Iâ€™ll never forget it.

7. Remember before you hit me: I have teeth that could
easily crush the bones of your hand, but I choose not to
bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being un-cooperative, obstinate
or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering
me. Perhaps Iâ€™m not getting the right food, or Iâ€™ve been
out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and
weak.

9. Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old.

10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say: â€śI canâ€™t
bear to watch itâ€ť, or â€śLet it happen in my absence.â€ť
Everything is easier for me if you are there.

REMEMBER THAT I LOVE YOU.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The new dog...Cubby</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/319214</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 2 Jun 2007 19:48:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear Diary ~

There's a new dog in town.   His name is Cubby.     He's sooooo nice and I really, r ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Diary ~

There's a new dog in town.   His name is Cubby.     He's sooooo nice and I really, really like him.     Mom says we're only going to take care of him and make him really healthy and happy for a new home!   WHAT?!!   Is she kidding?  THIS is his new and furever home.

Can we keep him, pleeeeeeeassee?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ACK!!  I've been tagged!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/314216</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 May 2007 17:15:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been tagged by Squirt, Louis Vuitton, Bradey, TediBear and Ginger!  Hee Hee!

I cannot do 35  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been tagged by Squirt, Louis Vuitton, Bradey, TediBear and Ginger!  Hee Hee!

I cannot do 35 dogs (7 for each tag), but I will do 7 additional dogs. :)  

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged, need to post in their Diary the rules & their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose 7 dogs to tag and list their names. Donâ€™t forget to pmail them and tell them that they have been tagged and to read your Diary, or you could send them a rosette announcing they've been tagged!

So here are 7 fun facts about me...

1. I am a perfect angel when walking with my Mom, no leash always in heel mode.
2. I've had lots and lots of puppies.
3. I had my first Frosty Paws at the Denver Furry Scurry.
4. My birthday is 4th of July!
5. I love getting groomed.
6. I am getting a new buddy this week!
7. I love Dogster!

I have tagged the following pups:

1. Montana Lynn
2. Wendy
3. Logan
4. Mulligan
5. Dollar
6. Toby Jo
7. Randi

Have fun!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I won a rosette!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/311991</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 May 2007 21:19:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow...I feel so honored!

I won a rosette from the Victoria Day Celebration.  I won honourable men ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow...I feel so honored!

I won a rosette from the Victoria Day Celebration.  I won honourable mention because I gave them a good chuckle over my contribution to the pawty.  

What was it?

I told Jake that I was bringing the Colorado Avalanche to pawty since they used to be a Canadian team.  And...since they didn't win the Stanley Cup this year, I thought maybe "they" (the Canadians) might want them back.  BOL!

I love you guys!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Darn vet...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/311333</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 May 2007 20:17:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>*sigh*

I like my vet an all, but mom took me in just to have my skin checked.   I keep licking my ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ *sigh*

I like my vet an all, but mom took me in just to have my skin checked.   I keep licking my tummy all the time, so she thought something might be wrong.   She was right.   I have a skin infection in the little folds of my tummy.   I have lots of folds from having babies.   It gets worse...I also have an ear infection, too.   So now I have to take all this medicine and she's changing my food!   I love my food!!   Why the food?

The vet cleaned my ears, so I feel much better now, but I really don't like it.  Mom said I was the bestest girl ever and layed real good for the vet while he cleaned my ears.

*sigh*

Mom got some other bad news while I was there.  It wasn't about me, but I listened carefully.  When mom was married, her and the man had two golden retrievers, Angel and Kita.   You all know Angel already.    Angel came with Mom and Kita stayed with the man.  Well, mom found out today that Kita went to the Bridge last November.     Kita was suffering terribly 'cause she lost the use of her back legs due to either a bad disc or tumor on her spine.   Mom can only imagine how horrible it was for her and the man.   Mom was sad today.   Angel is going to write about it in her diary.

*sigh*

Mom believes that we come into our humans lives for a reason.   She told me today, that I (and the cats) came into her life for a reason.  Each one of us is teaching her something different about herself.   I'm glad...'cause she's teaching me lots too!

I love you, Mom!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I lost a friend today...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/309637</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 May 2007 06:27:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>...well, actually Mommy lost a friend today. 

Mommies best friend had a kitty named, Mr. Tinkers. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ...well, actually Mommy lost a friend today. 

Mommies best friend had a kitty named, Mr. Tinkers.   Mommy really loved Mr Tinkers and sometimes took care of him.    She says he had the biggest blue eyes she's ever seen on a kitty.    He was such a sweetie.    He crossed over to the Bridge yesterday.   It was so sudden and unexpected, but he's very lucky that he didn't suffer.    He just went peacefully in his sleep.

Mommy is very sad, now.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Furry Scurry</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/305689</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 May 2007 16:44:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!!

I did my very furst fundraiser walk!  There were so many dogs of all sizes and shap ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!!

I did my very furst fundraiser walk!  There were so many dogs of all sizes and shapes.   I even saw a dog with no legs!  Well, it didn't look like it anyway, cause it had this thing that walked for it.  It was a machine of some kind.  He has a great owner for taking care of him! 

Anyway, I did pretty well.  I walked the whole way and stayed right next to Mom all the time.  We also walked next to another handsome Golden.  His name was Rider.    We also hung around and I got petted by other people.   Mom said I was real good.

Guess WHAT!   I had my first Frosty Paws of all time!  It was peanut butter flavored.  I love peanut butter and I loved the Frosty Paws!

Well ~ I'm still recovering and have been napping all day on this cold, rainy day.

Happy Days!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My First Walk!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/296217</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:58:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So...Mommy and I are taking our first fundraising walk.   Mom explained to me that we are going to w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So...Mommy and I are taking our first fundraising walk.   Mom explained to me that we are going to walk with hundreds of other dogs for two miles to show our support for all the abandoned, abused, sheltered animals.   We are doing in memory of my angel sister, Angel :).     

Mom says it's called the "Furry Scurry" and it's intended to raise money for rescue animals.   Hey!!  That's me!   I'm a rescue...or so that's what they say.    I don't really know what that means, but I do want to help my fellow pups and kats who don't have furrever homes yet.   

Mom made a webpage in honor of Angel where humans can make donations to the cause.   Whatever those are...I just want to go for a WALK!!  Woof!

https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=220173&lis=0&kntae220173=A09ECDDF45D34EB4A178DD3FA59B6611 

More about the organization we'll be walking for...the Dumb Friends League.  I don't know why they call it dumb friends, 'cause I think we're pretty smart!   Mom says it just a really old name and well recognized.   Whatever.

DDFL is responsible for providing humane care to lost and abandoned animals, rescuing sick, injured and abused animals, adopting pets to new homes, helping pets stay in homes and educating pet owners and the public about the needs of companion animals.  They investigate animal cruelty, support animal-friendly legislation and initiate partnerships with other groups, including rural shelters, to achieve outcomes that benefit animals, including reducing the number of unwanted animals born and the number relinquished to shelters.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>For my Friends...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/294487</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Apr 2007 19:05:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>This entry is for all my good friends at Dogster.    I'm a shy girl and all these wonderful dogs mad ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This entry is for all my good friends at Dogster.    I'm a shy girl and all these wonderful dogs made me feel so comfy here.   I wuv you all!

LUCY
Hendrix
Bundles
Squirt
Paws
Ginger
Randi
Margo
Remo
Winston
Lucky Lucy
Jake
Duke and Ben at the Bridge

...and to all my pup pals at Dogster...

Happy Easter!

Love, hugs, tail wags, licks, and head bops!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ahhh much better</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/290650</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:43:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm feeling much better.    I haven't had much of a chance to bark a new diary entry for mom to type ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm feeling much better.    I haven't had much of a chance to bark a new diary entry for mom to type.   I've been sick.    First I had diahhrea then I was constipated. :(   I had colitis.    

The good news is that I got to eat hamburger and rice for a few days!   I'm back to my other food now and I love it.    I'm a much happier girl!

Love to all my friends!   I'm so lucky!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Big Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/285595</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:53:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>*sigh*

I'm so tired today.   I had a big day yesterday!

Mom took me to this big, scary place w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ *sigh*

I'm so tired today.   I had a big day yesterday!

Mom took me to this big, scary place where we went up and down these "halls" filled with bags of food, toys, and such.   There were also other dogs and people there too.    I was a very good girl and stayed as close to my Mom as possible until this big dumb man made a quick move and scared me silly.    Then I got all confused and didn't know which human to follow 'cause I was keeping my eye on the big dumb guy.    Mom said it was called a Pet Store and that it was supposed to be  a fun place to where I could get more "socialization"...whatever that means.    I was scared.    I'll try it again tho 'cause I want to be brave and strong.

Then...to make it more scary we went into this room where Mom put me in this container she called a "tub" where she sprayed water on me.   I was so scared of that snake looking thing!   The best part though was that she poured this stuff on me and rubbed me all over.   It felt good!   But then she sprayed me again.    After she was all done she started to walk away and of course because I follow her everywhere, I jumped out of the tub and fell down.   I didn't get hurt though, but I won't do that again.    Then she rubbed me again with these soft white things.   After a bit more rubbing we left that big scary place and went home.  

I got to see my buddy Sophie yesterday, too.   But I was too tired to play.

*sigh*  very tired.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Poem</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/277438</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 11:30:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>From our dear friend Lucy ~ ~ 

Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, 
All nicely tucked in ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ From our dear friend Lucy ~ ~ 

Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, 
All nicely tucked in my warm new bed. 
I'd like to open my baggage 
Lest I forget, 
There is so much to carry- 
So much to regret. 
Hmm . . . Yes there it is, right on the top. 
Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss; 
And there by my bed hide Fear and Shame. 
As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave; 
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain. 

I loved them, the others, the ones who left me, 
but I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me. 
Will you add to my baggage? 
Will you help me unpack? 
Or will you just look at my things- 
and take me right back? 
Do you have the time to help me unpack? 
To put away my baggage, 
and never repack? 

I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see, 
But I do come with baggage- 
Will you still want me? 

Author Unknown]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I got 5</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/276075</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:15:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you to the voter who gave my page 5 paws!   I feel really special.   

My leg is doing much  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you to the voter who gave my page 5 paws!   I feel really special.   

My leg is doing much better!   I'm running and playing and jumping around again.    Right now my favorite thing is to chase my toys, toss them in the air, and bring them back to mom.    I love mom.   I always stay nearby when she's home, but I love to be outside too!

Mom says that I'm doin' real good.   I'm much better about not cowering when people come over or when we see them on a walk.   I'm still a little afraid and I freeze when they approach, but I let them pet me if they want.   but only under the chin.  I like under the chin.   People like to try to give me treats, but I don't take them.  Mom always said no treats from strangers .. . . hee hee.   Actually, I just don't trust them.     I will only take a treat from Mom.

Happy Day!   Emma]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ouch</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/273068</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Feb 2007 07:49:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My paw hurts today.   I'm limping.    Mom can't see anything in particular wrong, so she thinks mayb ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My paw hurts today.   I'm limping.    Mom can't see anything in particular wrong, so she thinks maybe I sprained it running like a madwoman in the backyard.  Hey!  I felt good!   Anyway, she's watching me closely.      We won't go for our walk today, but maybe it will be better tomorrow.

I ****love**** being outside.  My mommy has been home lots which means I can come and go as I want!  Yay!   She has a pretty backyard and I'm finding lots of places to dig.   BOL.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A tough day...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/270273</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:35:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woe is me.   I needed to write to my diary 'cause I had such a rough day yesterday.    My mom left f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woe is me.   I needed to write to my diary 'cause I had such a rough day yesterday.    My mom left for a really long time (all day) and I was very lonely.    She explained to me before she left that someone else would stop in to see how I'm doing and to let me go out and potty.   I didn't really understand what she meant, but when they showed up, it scared the pee right out of me!   Seriously!    I peed all over the floor when I saw them.    I've seen them before, but I just didn't know what to do.  It was different than what I've gotten used to!

When mom got home, I didn't realize it was her.  She was wearing all these big and noisy clothes (she called them ski clothes) and it scared the pee out of me again!  I peed twice and even though she made herself smaller by getting rid of all those clothes, I was still scared.    I didn't want to go near her!    It took me awhile to figure out who she was.

Everything is better today, but I hope I don't have to go through this again.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I did it!  I did it!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/268905</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 Feb 2007 18:46:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Guess what?  I can go up and down the stairs all by myself now and I'm good at it.    Mom is so prou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Guess what?  I can go up and down the stairs all by myself now and I'm good at it.    Mom is so proud of me and is so proud of the spot I left on the carpet in the basement.   At least I think she was.     She kept pointing at it and saying something about it, but all i could do was wag my whole body 'cause I was really happy she was home and talking to me.    

See...I haven't learned basic commands that I've heard other dogs respond to.  I was so busy having puppies and trying to teach them things that nobody ever spent time teaching me.   Well my new Mom is spending time with me and it makes me happy.   I don't know what she says, it's just good.

Happy Days!

oh yea...and mom caught me running and jumping happily with one of my toys today.   I was tossing it around and running through the snow with it.   It was so fun!  Then I spotted mom watching me and had to stop, but she just laughed.   Oh the dignity.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>...and</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/266858</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 2 Feb 2007 20:41:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>one other thing.  I'm sleeping on the bed! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ one other thing.  I'm sleeping on the bed!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What a day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/266854</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 2 Feb 2007 20:36:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/266854</guid>
		<description>*sigh*  It's finally close to sleepy time.   I'm already starting to doze but wanted to write about  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ *sigh*  It's finally close to sleepy time.   I'm already starting to doze but wanted to write about my accomplishments today.   It was alot of work but I'm so proud of myself!

I went in the car to the vets office (I was tricked, I didn't know that's where we were going).   Guess what?   I didn't get sick, Yay!!   I drooled alot, but that's ok.    The vet guy was very nice to me and I only cowered slightly when i saw him.    He checked me over good, but didn't hurt me at all.  I liked him.  

I got in the car again.  I just don't understand how to do that.   I have to be helped.   We went to my cousin Marley's house.   I accidentally peed on the carpet.   Nobody showed me where the doggie door was, so how was I supposed to go outside?   I had to go.    I learned how to go up and down the stairs twice!   It was so scary, but I did it!   And got a treat for it as well.   

Then I had to get in the car again.  Drooled all the way home, but didn't get sick!  Woof!   I'm doing good.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My toys</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/265903</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:35:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi my name is Emma...d'oh!   I forgot again that I don't need to do that.

My mom bought me my ver ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi my name is Emma...d'oh!   I forgot again that I don't need to do that.

My mom bought me my very first new toy!  It's a cute little red dog (like me!) with hearts all over it.  I think it's for Valentine's day, whatever that is.   I like to carry it around and sleep with it.   Today, however, I lost it for awhile.    Mom found it sitting outside the doggie door, frozen and covered in snow.   She brought it in for me and I licked it clean.   Whew...I feel better now.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Making strides!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/264558</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:32:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi my name is Emma.  Oh...I guess I already told you that and I don't need to tell you everytime, 'c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi my name is Emma.  Oh...I guess I already told you that and I don't need to tell you everytime, 'cause you know who I am if you're reading this.

My new mom tells me I've taken big steps just in the last few days!    My tail is no longer tucked between my legs and it actually wags up instead of down...sometimes.    Mornings are best for me.  That's when I'm happiest.     I learn so much by the end of the day that I'm exhausted.

Today, I played with some new stuffed toys.    I made them squeek and I'm so proud of that.   I feel so honored 'cause these were some of Angel's toys that she said I could have.  Thank you, Angel for sharing.  My mom says you always did share good.   I even rolled and ran around in the snow until I saw that my mom was watching.  I was so ashamed.  I don't know why, I just thought she might think I"m silly for having fun.    

I had to work real hard today.   Mom wanted me to go down these things called stairs.  I don't like stairs.  I nearly slid all the way down and going up was even harder.   Mom had to place my legs 'cause I didn't know how to go up.   I got almost to the top and lost my footing and slid half way down again and had to start over.  It was hard work to get to the top.  But I made it.  I hope I don't have to do that again, but I'm afraid I will.

I think I"m going to like it here, but the jury is still out.  ;)   Ok, I'm going to go now.   Bye]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My name is Emma</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/466056/diary/Documentaries_of_a_dolly/263320</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:08:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Emma  ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi, My name is Emma.  Well, it was Dolly but my foster mom changed it to Emma, Emma Jean to be exact ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi, My name is Emma.  Well, it was Dolly but my foster mom changed it to Emma, Emma Jean to be exact.    I like the name Emma.

My journey to Colorado has been quite scary.  One minute I was in barn with all my doggie buddies and the next thing I know I'm wisked away in a cage and put in the back of this moving thing that bumped around all over the place.   They call those cars.   I don't like car rides, nope not me, don't like them one bit!  They made me sick and I really felt bad for vomiting, but I did, a lot!  Then I got poked and prodded by some human man.  He was nice and all but did they have to do that to me?   Again back to the the car and I got sick...again.    But before I could barf out another note, we were in Colorado where I was placed in a foster home.  I liked my foster home.  They has four other dogs, 2 Goldens and 2 Boxers. Have you ever seen a Boxer? Don't tell them, but they are kinda funny looking and LOUD. They play so loud you need ear plugs. They did teach me that it was okay to play and showed me where the toy box was so I could get toys out whenever I wanted.    I really miss those dogs.

It was odd to have good food too. I was use to eating my own poop. My foster mom spent hours trying to get me to eat but initially I was too scared. I eat a lot better now.  Food is so good.  And fresh water, I love fresh water.   Since I've been here I've had a few vet visits to take care of allergies, lumps, bad teeth, and an ear infection.  I'm feeling much better now that everything is taken care of and I can rest.

You can see from my pictures, I look very sad. Truth be told, I am sad and exhausted.   I've been through alot in my short life and I want to forget about the life I had in that old barn, but I miss my babies and my other dog friends.  I'm terrified of new people and don't like to be approached directly.  I would rather walk behind the people or beside them.  

I have a new furrrever home now.   My dreams have finally come true and I hope that this new human mommy will love me and take good care of me.   There are two other creatures here, but they don't interest me too much.  One of them actually rubbed up against me today so I like him, but the other stays away and growls when I get close (which I don't do intentionally).  I don't know their names yet, but I'll let you know when I find out.   I'm still getting used to being called Emma!

Wish me luck as I embark on this new journey and a new life.   I want to try to come out of my shell and learn how to be a happy, loving dog.   My new mommy tells me that one of my rescued siblings lives across the street from my new cousin Marley (who I'm told I get to meet tomorrow).   Maybe I'll get to see her sometime.  That would make me very happy.]]></content:encoded>
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