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<title>The Life and Times of Kea</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Kea</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Kea &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:56:51 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Another Walk!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:13:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wohoo.  Momma took me for a long walk today.  It was great to be out smelling all the smells.  While ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wohoo.  Momma took me for a long walk today.  It was great to be out smelling all the smells.  While I might not be able to see I'm still eager and ready to go walking.  We were out for almost an hour and a half.  I wonder if we'll go again tomorrow?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lonely, lonely. lonely</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:10:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I never thought I would regret being an only dog.  When I first came to live with my Momma and the r ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I never thought I would regret being an only dog.  When I first came to live with my Momma and the rest of my forever family I wanted to be the only dog.  I would growl and snap at Darius and Yoda and Momma was so patient with me explaining that we were all family now.  When Yoda crossed over the Rainbow Bridge I was sad but I still had Darius to play with.  When I started going blind Darius was there for me to tell me it would be ok.  Now Darius has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and I don't like being an only dog.  I hope that when Momma is back after her Fellowship that she'll think about getting me another buddy to share the days with.  I really miss Darius and Yoda.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sad Day</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:31:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Gonna be a sad day today.  My brother Darius is going to go cross the Rainbow Bridge and join Yoda a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gonna be a sad day today.  My brother Darius is going to go cross the Rainbow Bridge and join Yoda and Rhys.  Momma says he's not eating and can't stand up and he needs to be able to keep his dignity.  He hasn't been well for the past few months but it is really bad now.  I'm gonna miss him!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Play time!!!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Dec 2009 05:04:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wohoooo!!!!  I've never had so much fun.  There's this white stuff that Mom is calling snow that fel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wohoooo!!!!  I've never had so much fun.  There's this white stuff that Mom is calling snow that fell from the sky yesterday and covered the ground and the deck.  It was squishy and cold and I just love to roll around in it.  It's so much fun that I can't describe it.  When I went outside this morning it was still there.  I hope that it stays for a while!!!

Woofs to all,

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fall???</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Nov 2009 03:06:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So why do humans call this time of year fall?  I hear my mom say it's fall now and winter isn't far  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So why do humans call this time of year fall?  I hear my mom say it's fall now and winter isn't far behind.  She doesn't seem to be falling down and I just don't understand what she means.  Yeah it's different here in WV than it was in TX but I just don't understand??  Course if fall means that I get to go for more walks like I did this weekend then I'm all for it!!!!!

Arroooo to all of you,

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's Soooooo Proud of Me!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/622851</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:24:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I can't believe how happy Mom was on Sunday.  I wanted to go outside and Mom forgot to look to see i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe how happy Mom was on Sunday.  I wanted to go outside and Mom forgot to look to see if there were any "distractions" near the invisible fence before she let me out.  Well there were 4 - count em 4 - deer in MY YARD and I didn't leave to chase after them when they high tailed it outta my space.  I was so proud that I chased them away and then came back to Mom.  Then this morning when she let Darius and me out I ran all around sniffing.  Mom got so worried but I was good and came back to the house after I was done with my business.  I just hope I don't forget and do something bad later.

Woofs,

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Company!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:45:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday afteroon some friends of Mom's came for a visit.  I had met two of them before but the thi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday afteroon some friends of Mom's came for a visit.  I had met two of them before but the third one was new to me.  The great thing is that they all LOVED me.  I was the bestest I could have been.  I didn't jump on anyone and tried my hardest not to be a pest.  We sat on the deck and talked and I didn't even run around like a "crazy dog".  I like having people come visit.  I wonder when the next time will be?

Woofs,

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Learning</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:00:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oooh, Mom was soooo proud of me yesterday.  I saw a deer and I didn't even run to go chase it.  Cour ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oooh, Mom was soooo proud of me yesterday.  I saw a deer and I didn't even run to go chase it.  Course the deer was down the road a piece, but still.  I'm trying to get better and be a good girl for Mom.  She's even starting to trust me outside in my yard again.

Woofs,

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fall???</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Sep 2009 05:22:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom keeps talking bout Fall and she doesn't look like she's falling down to me.  I don't know what s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom keeps talking bout Fall and she doesn't look like she's falling down to me.  I don't know what she's talking bout but she is sure excited bout it.  I hope that this Fall is a good thing.  If not I don't know what I'll be able to do about it.

Woofs,

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Am I Learning???</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Sep 2009 04:13:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So Mom thinks I'm learning my new fence and yard.  I don't want to commit just yet, but she may be r ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So Mom thinks I'm learning my new fence and yard.  I don't want to commit just yet, but she may be right.  Of course then again maybe not.  Yesterday Mom was so proud of me cuz I just kinda ignored the deer that I caught a glimpse of.  I'm trying to be a good girl but it is so hard some times.  In San Antonio I could run at the deer all I wanted cuz we had a fence that kept THEM out of MY yard.  The nerve of the deer here in West Virginy - they walk through MY yard whenever they want to.  Doesn't Mom know that I'm protecting all of us from them bad deer???

Woofs,

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I Was Bad</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/617544</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:04:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I kinda messed up this morning.  Mom was thinking that Darius and I were starting to respect our bou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I kinda messed up this morning.  Mom was thinking that Darius and I were starting to respect our boundaries of the invisible fence but I "broke out".  I couldn't help myself, there was this cute little baby deer that was calling my name.  I was overcome with the desire to play and run and chase and all that good stuff that makes me a bad girl some times.  By the time I knew it I was a long way from home.  Mom was soo worried about me but I was on my way back, honest.  When I saw Mom I was soooooo happy that I jumped into the car without waiting (more bad on my part).  I was so surprised that Mom didn't yell at me or anything.  She just took me home and gave me a good brushing to get all the burs and grass out of my hair.  I think she said something about revoking my yard freedom but I know she'll relent sooner or later (probably later than sooner though).

Woofs,

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Three Years and Counting</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/615664</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:50:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wheeee, I may be five years old but I've been with my pack now for three years!!!!  It sure doesn't  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wheeee, I may be five years old but I've been with my pack now for three years!!!!  It sure doesn't seem like it, but it really is true what they say - Time flies when you're having fun!!!  So in the past three years I've found a forever home, met my new ohana, found Dogster friends, lost Yoda when she went to the Rainbow Bridge, helped Darius with two surgeries and moved to WV with mom and Darius.  Not bad if you ask me.  I can't wait to see what the next three years bring.  I'm hoping more good times hiking with Mom and Darius, a new brother or sister and lots of time to run and play in my new yard!!!!!

Woof at ya later,

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Little Bit of Freedom</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:45:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>ARHOOOOO.  I got off my leash in my own yard last night.  Mom, Darius &amp; I met with the guy that inst ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ARHOOOOO.  I got off my leash in my own yard last night.  Mom, Darius & I met with the guy that installed our invisible fence and he thought Darius and I could be off leash for some time each day when we're outside.  Darius more than me, but then again he's a momma's boy!!!  I got to run around in my own new yard.  It was soooooo much fun.  I'm hoping that means I'll be able to play every day.  Maybe I'll even get my freedom in the mornings some time soon.

Woofs,

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I Didn't Mean It</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/614770</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:27:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oooh, I'm sorry Darius.  I really didn't mean to snap at you.  I just wanted my treats and we're bot ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oooh, I'm sorry Darius.  I really didn't mean to snap at you.  I just wanted my treats and we're both not happy bout all this moving stuff.  Please forgive me.  I think you're the bestest bro ever.

Woofs, 

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Movin' Time</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:03:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>You might wonder why we (Darius and I) haven't been playin' with you or barkin' lately.  Well, it's  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ You might wonder why we (Darius and I) haven't been playin' with you or barkin' lately.  Well, it's a long story but I'll give you the short version.  First as you all know we're now living in West Virginia and enjoying the cooler weather and the long walks on the C&O Canal Towpath.  We moved here cuz Mom has a new job at Shepherd University.  She's some sorta adminsomething.  We know how much she loves us, but she's been spendin' an awful lot of time workin' so we're gonna have to get her to relax more.  All that work doesn't give her time to type for us like we would want.  

On top of that we're gonna move today and tomorrow into our NEW HOUSE!!!!!!!  We've only been over a couple of times, but it sure has lots of room for us to run.  We've got this thing called a basement that we didn't have in Texas.  Part of it has carpet and boy is there lots of room to run and play down there.  We're hopin' that Mom lets us play down there with her some times.  There are lots of neat smells and we're gonna have an invisible fence around about an acre.  Mom says she's eventually gonna fence in more space for us but that has to wait.  Something about getting settled and then deciding on the fence.

We haven't met all our new neighbors yet but Mom says that there are some dogs and cats that live with some of them.  There's also a walking trail right in the community that we can visit most days.

We'll bark at ya after we get settled (hopefully next week).  Please don't give up on us.

Kea (and her bro Darius)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What A Week and It's Only Monday</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:12:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow has it been a great week (if you count Saturday).  I got to go for another hike on the C&amp;O Canal ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow has it been a great week (if you count Saturday).  I got to go for another hike on the C&O Canal Towpath on Saturday.  Lots of fun, wonderful swimming in the Potomac north of Shepherdstown.  The only bad thing was that in my excitement I almost pulled Mom into the river with me.  Good thing the mud was there for her boots to dig into.  Sunday was a relaxing morning and then a walk around the neighborhood with Mom and Darius. (Mom had to work so we couldn't get on line and add to our diaries or play).  Today when Mom checked my Pawmail I found out that I had been selected as co-member of the week at Love of Pups and Cats!!!!!  I couldn't have been more surprised!!!!! I can tell that there are gonna be some great things happening this week.

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pawdicured Again</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:35:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Rats, I thought Mom would be satisfied with one pawdicure in a week.  Just my luck she figured out h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Rats, I thought Mom would be satisfied with one pawdicure in a week.  Just my luck she figured out how to use the Dremel to do my nails.  Doesn't she remember how I HATE to have my feet messed with.  Of course it is lots better than the nail clippers and the best thing is that I get treats after she finishes each foot.  Kinda makes it worth it.  Maybe I'll get used to it and my nails will be nice and manicured.  I just hope she doesn't put any polish on my nails.  A trail walking outdoor dog like me doesn't need nail polish.

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Comany from Florida</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:40:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oooh boy.  We had company over the weekend.  Jack and Irene came all the way from Florida to see us. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oooh boy.  We had company over the weekend.  Jack and Irene came all the way from Florida to see us.  We didn't get much walking in but we got lots of love and attention.  The only bad thing is that Irene brought this noisy thing that trims nails.  Mom tired it out and said that she was gonna get one to do my nails.  I hates to have my nails done, but I think it is a little better than the clippers.

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>No Fun</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:26:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hey what's up with the lack of walking.  Mom's been leaving us behind when she leaves again.  I wish ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey what's up with the lack of walking.  Mom's been leaving us behind when she leaves again.  I wish she would spend some more time walking with us.  We're just getting used to all the new and fun stuff around here.  Course it was rainy for a couple of days so I can understand that.  Darius hates the rain and Mom wouldn't want to make him walk when he isn't having fun, but heck, it was nice yesterday and today has some promise.  Maybe we can get some quality trail time today.

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another Day Another Hike</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:08:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy I'm really likin' havin' Mom home.  We got to go for another long walk yesterday.  Not as much r ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy I'm really likin' havin' Mom home.  We got to go for another long walk yesterday.  Not as much river time, but still lots of fun.  We went for over three hours and hiked over 7 miles.  The trail was really muddy and at the end we got to swim in the Potomac River for a little bit of time.  We were so muddy from the trail that Mom was glad that we decided to get wet .  That way we didn't need to be "washed" when we got home.  I was so tired that I just curled up and went to sleep on the way home and then when I got home.

Later that day Mom brushed me.  She said that my undercoat was getting long and I needed to get rid of some of it.  Mom doesn't seem to understand that I don't mind the undercoat, even if it does come off and fly all over the house.  Maybe this undercoat thing will go away soon so I don't have to spend 30 minutes getting brushed.  At least she didn't trim my nails.  I HATE pawdicures.

Oh well, let's see what today brings.

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>More New Creatures</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:46:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy, I'm really likin' living here in WV.  We went walking again yesterday at the same place we were ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy, I'm really likin' living here in WV.  We went walking again yesterday at the same place we were on Saturday except we went in the opposite direction.  This time I saw these big birds swimming in the water near the shore of the river.  Mom told me that they were geese.  I wanted to go swim out to them and I almost pulled Mom over cuz the river bank was all muddy.  Mom wouldn't let me go play with them cuz she said that the current was too strong and I might get swept down stream and lost forever.  I guess I'll just have to wait to play with geese some other time.

Later on after we turned around to head back to the car there was this big furry thing that sorta ran across the trail.  I started barking and wanted to run after it but Mom wouldn't let me.  She said she thought it was a woodchuck but she'd check when we got home.  I guess Mom hadn't seen this animal before either.  Sure enough when we got home mom showed me the picture on the computer and it was a woodchuck.

I've got to get Mom to take the camera with her so she can take pictures of us on the trail.  She doesn't get it when I tell her that I wanna show everyone all the neat places that we've been.  Besides, Darius and I need to update our photos with some more action shots.

Here's hoping for another long walk today.

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Places to See</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/596300</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:58:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ooooh I had such a wonderful day today.  It didn't start out so great cuz I had to stay in my kennel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ooooh I had such a wonderful day today.  It didn't start out so great cuz I had to stay in my kennel while Mom talked to the landlord of our rental house but after that I was fantastic.

Mom got our water bottles and the doggie disposal bags and we headed out.  I thought we were going to walk around the hood but we got in the car and went for a drive.  We ended up along the Potomac River near a place called Sandy Hook.  Mom said we were gonna walk along this thing called the C&O Canal Towpath.

We walked for a while and Mom let me swim in the river for a little bit.  Not very far cuz she was worried bout the current, but I had so much fun swimming.  I wasn't even hot and I got to get in the water.  We kept walking and I saw lots of people walking and riding these things with two wheels.  Mom called them bikes.  I was trying to be a really good girl - I didn't pull on the leash, go up to strangers, or even bark at the bikes.  I just couldn't help myself when these big four legged things with people on their back came up from behind us when we were stopped to take a break.  I tried to sit so still but I just had to bark cuz these things might have hurt Mom, Darius and me.  Mom told me that it was o.k. and that these were horses and they wouldn't hurt me.  It was just so hard, I wanted to follow and chase them away and I just kept barking.  After they left we walked some more and when the horses went by us again I was much better.  Just a little pulling and a small bark!!!!!  Mom told me how good I was and gave me a special treat.

On the way back I got to swim some more and I even cooled off Mom when I tried to shake the water off my coat.  We were gone for over 2 hours!!!!   That's the longest walk we've taken in a really long time.  After we got into the car Darius and I just went to sleep and rested till we got home.  I sure hope that we get to go back again some time.  It was lots and lots of fun.

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh No, Mom's Gonna Start Working Again</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/595909</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:52:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's starting to look like Mom's gonna start working again real soon.  She's spent a couple of days  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's starting to look like Mom's gonna start working again real soon.  She's spent a couple of days away from the house and Darius & I have had to be in our kennels.  I know we're here in this sorta strange house, but come Mom, you can trust us.  We won't do anything bad we promise.  I just hope that when Mom starts working again for real that we'll still get time for our walks.  They are so much fun and I'm getting to be a really good walker.  I listen more to Mom and try to ignore all the noisy dogs that bark when I walk by - Don't they know I'm just passing through??

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Noises, noises, noises</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/594021</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Jun 2009 03:38:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>While I'm really likin my new digs, all the noises are makin it hard for me to decide what I should  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ While I'm really likin my new digs, all the noises are makin it hard for me to decide what I should tell Mom about and what is o.k.  I wish it were as easy as our old house!!!  Anyway, I think that we're all finding life here in WV fun.  Its so green and there are so many more birds in my back yard to chase.  Not as many deer, possums, or racoons, but I have seen a bunny or two.  Those rascals are just too quick for me to catch up with before they get to the fence.  I can't say that the dog in the next yard is very friendly.  He barks at me all the time when I'm in my yard.  I go over to try to talk or play with him and he just barks some more and tries to go through the fence into my yard.  No fun at all!!!!!!  I'm keeping my paws crossed that it stops raining so we can go walking today cuz Darius really won't go walking in the rain.

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We're Here!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/593471</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 05:14:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well we finally made it to our new home in West Virginina.  Of course this one is only temporary unt ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well we finally made it to our new home in West Virginina.  Of course this one is only temporary until we get our REAL home that's being built.  Right now we have a nice place on about half an acre.  This house has stairs and I've never been in a house with two stories before but I'm getting to be a pro going up and down them.  We even have a basement, but it's just for storage.  Our new house will have some of the basement finished where we'll have the TV and lots of space to play in.  I can't seem to get used to all the activity around us.  It isn't as quiet as our house in San Antonio and Darius and I have to make sure that nobody surprises Mom so we let her know when anything makes a noise.  Hopefully Mom will understand that we're gonna need some time to settle in too.

West Virginia is nice, cooler than Texas so far, but they tell me that it will get warmer and be kinda like what we left during the summer.  They also mentioned something called snow.  I'll have to see what that is all about and let you know what I think.

We've been getting walks most days since we've been here since Mom doesn't start her new job for another couple of weeks.  We want to get out of the subdivision but Mom has been busy unpacking (not everything just essentials) so we haven't been out and about too much yet.  I'll bet that changes this weekend (or at least I hope it does)!!!!

More later as we adjust to our new surroundings --

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm A Diary Pick Today!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/590185</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 May 2009 19:36:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/590185</guid>
		<description>Wow, Mom was able to check e-mail and Dogster for me today and saw that I was a diary pick!!!!  So,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, Mom was able to check e-mail and Dogster for me today and saw that I was a diary pick!!!!  So, since my last entry we've left San Antonio and we're en route to our new home in Charles Town, WV.  We left San Antonio yesterday after the movers packed up all Mom's stuff.  She took Darius and I to stay at Dr. K's place while the movers were there so we wouldn't get too upset.  Then we drove to Mt. Vernon, TX and got in really, really late so we didn't even get on line.  Then this morning we got up early and started driving.  Lots of driving but also lots of breaks and walks!!!!!!!  Tonight we're in Knoxville, TN and tomorrow we're gonna be in Charles Town.   The movers should be there on Saturday to deliver our stuff and then we can settle in for a while before we move to our NEW home that's being built.  It's been a long day so I'm gonna get some rest for another day's drive tomorrow.  More to come as I become a Mountaineer Dog!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Moving Day Fast Approaching</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/589432</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 May 2009 04:40:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/589432</guid>
		<description>Mom just told me that we're going to be leaving San Antonio some time tomorrow.  Now I know why she  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom just told me that we're going to be leaving San Antonio some time tomorrow.  Now I know why she hasn't had much time to write things for me or help me stay in touch with my dogster buddies.  She promises that I'll be able to write more once we get settled in our new house.  I guess I'm gonna get to see new places soon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whaz Up!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/571665</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:53:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy its been a really long time since I've had my personal typist post for me.  Way too long if you  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy its been a really long time since I've had my personal typist post for me.  Way too long if you ask me.  Things have been hopping here in San Antonio.  Mom got the house ready to sell cuz we're moving to West Virginia.  Getting things ready really upset me and Darius, specially with people coming into OUR house and looking around.  I might not have been there but I could smell them when I came back in.  Well at least it worked - Mom sold the house in just 7 DAYS!!!!!!  On top of that she went to WV last week and found a house with a fenced yard to rent until we can move into our NEW house.  It's gonna be great - lots of room to run and a nice neighborhood.  I just hope that I can learn how to talk to all the pups there in West Virginia (BOL).  I don't know if I speak their language yet since I've always been a Texas dog.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Horizons</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/553394</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:39:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wheeee,  Darius, Mom and I are going to West Virginia.  Mom accepted a new job there.  We're a littl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wheeee,  Darius, Mom and I are going to West Virginia.  Mom accepted a new job there.  We're a little upset at all the activity in the house cuz we think Mom's gonna leave us behind.  She's telling Darius & me that she's just doing cleaning and getting ready to sell the house here, but its hard to not be scared she's gonna sell us too!!!!  While I've been AWOL for a while and will probably still be infrequently posting and barking on the different groups until the middle of next month I'm still think bouts all of you.

Bark at ya later,

Kea]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Home!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/546889</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 Jan 2009 06:08:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/546889</guid>
		<description>Boy was Animal House a fun place to stay.  I got to play every day with lots of other pups during &quot;P ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy was Animal House a fun place to stay.  I got to play every day with lots of other pups during "Play Time".  Darius wasn't with us cuz he didn't want to play with the other pups.  It was so much fun.  On top of all that once Mom came to get us she stayed home with us and didn't go anywhere for FOUR days!!!!  We also got to go on long walks and spend quality time with Mom.  Course she's back at work now and we have the bedroom and master bath to spend our days in, but it isn't the same without Mom here all the time.   At least she's updating our diaries today!!!  She may even find the time to check all our mail.  I don't know why she can't do everything cuz she's SuperMom!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Play Time at Animal House</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/541320</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:06:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>ARROOOOO I gets to have some play time wif other pups here at Animal House.  Mom had to leave Darius ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ARROOOOO I gets to have some play time wif other pups here at Animal House.  Mom had to leave Darius and me here cuz she went to Florida and there is a dog there that might teach me some bad habits.  So I gets to go to a doggie spa and have fun with all the pups here.  Each day I get to go out in the play yard wif all the other puppies.  I get to run and jump and just wear myself out.  It's almost as good as when Mom's home and we play in the yard.  I kinda miss sleeping on Mom's bed, but I have a really nice bed here and get a treat every night.  Gotta run and play some more!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Own Room!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/539838</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:47:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well Mom has to go visiting for Christmas and she can't take Darius and me with her this time.  Whil ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Mom has to go visiting for Christmas and she can't take Darius and me with her this time.  While we liked our last doggie spa, Mom wanted to find somewhere that we would get a little bit more attention.  We came out to Animal House and it seems like a great place.  Darius and I each have our own room and they have nice beds with treats on the pillows.  They even had our names on our rooms before we got there.  Course I had to be me and I went into Darius' room and let him go into my room.  I'm sure that the people here won't mind at all.  What's really cool is that there is a big yard with toys where the pups staying here get to play during the day.  The people here are checking to make sure the Darius and I get along with all the other pups before we get to join them to play.  I can't wait to play with all the other pups.  This is gonna be a GREAT vacation - course I want to be with Mom, but this is the next best thing!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Walkin' Girl</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/534144</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Dec 2008 05:37:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/534144</guid>
		<description>ARROOOOO, I'm a walking girl again.  Mom, Darius &amp; I have gone for a walk for the last FIVE days!!!! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ARROOOOO, I'm a walking girl again.  Mom, Darius & I have gone for a walk for the last FIVE days!!!!!  I'm even being a good girl when we go walking.  I'm not pulling on the leash and I almost never go trying to chase the deer. Mom's wondering if someone stole me and replaced me with a look-a-like dog.  Silly Mom, doesn't she know that I won't leave her (at least not on purpose).  I didn't even have to get a pawdicure this week cuz we went walking so much that my nails were "worn" by the road and trails.  I'd go for walks anywhere anytime but this is just an extra special bonus.   I know that Mom has a late night tonight but I'm hoping for a walk tonight too.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been Tagged</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/526005</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:46:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My good buddy Toto tagged me on Friday and  I need to list 7 things about myself and then tag 7 of m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My good buddy Toto tagged me on Friday and  I need to list 7 things about myself and then tag 7 of my pals.  Here goes with the 7 things about me:  

1. I survived Hurricane Rita and that's how I came to be a rescue dog in Houston, Texas.

2. I HATE to have my toe nails trimmed (AKA my pawdicure).

3. I love to go for long walks with Mom and my bro Darius.

4. I love to ride in the car and smell all the new smells.

5.  I think that everyone loves me (even if they don't).

6.  I try to play with all the deer near my house but they just run away when I get close.

7.  I give great kisses!!!!

I am going to tag:

1.Dexter
2.Dragon
3. Kiki
4. Teddi Sue
5.  Sissy PAWS
6. Jayden Noelani
7. Piko]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks Toto</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/520415</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:47:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/520415</guid>
		<description>Arrooo, I now have some great new pics.  Check me out!!!!!  All thanks to my buddy Toto!!!!  There a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Arrooo, I now have some great new pics.  Check me out!!!!!  All thanks to my buddy Toto!!!!  There are some pretty talented moms & dads out there in Dogster land.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Walks, Walks, Walks</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/518639</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:34:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>ARROOOOOOO.  I've been going for walks almost every day.  Mom hasn't had to go to her work and all o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ARROOOOOOO.  I've been going for walks almost every day.  Mom hasn't had to go to her work and all of us have been going for walks.  I even got to go to Canyon Lake and go swimming after one of my walks.  Mom's even told me what a good girl I was after I didn't get all excited when we passed deer or other dogs.  I guess that everyone doesn't want to be my friend!!!  One day at Canyon Lake I got lots of love from a wounded soldier.  He and his father were there and since he LOVES dogs and misses his I did my best to cheer him up!!!!!  It was so much fun and his smile was so big I just wanted to jump in his lap.  Course I couldn't cuz I might have hurt him and that wouldn't have been a good thing.  I'm just hoping that we keep walkin' more and more.  I know it's good for Darius' TPLO rehab but it's even better exercise for all of us!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom Promised!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/513048</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Oct 2008 08:56:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/513048</guid>
		<description>Mom promised that she would be a better correspondent for us all but she's letting us down.  I wish  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom promised that she would be a better correspondent for us all but she's letting us down.  I wish she wouldn't work so hard some times.  I worry about her cuz she doesn't stop to "smell the roses".  At least she tries to spend as much tme with us as she can.  I'm gonna be extra special good tonight and see if that makes her smile.  I'll bet she'll even take us for a walk tonight if we're lucky.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What happened to Fall??????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/508844</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:34:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/508844</guid>
		<description>Oh no, it looks like Fall is going away just when it got here.  It was so wonderful in the mornings  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh no, it looks like Fall is going away just when it got here.  It was so wonderful in the mornings and evenings and I didn't get so hot when I was outside.  Now the weather is getting warmer again.  I want cool weather cuz then Mom and I get to go on longer walks cuz she isn't so worried that I'll overheat.  I've got to get longer walks so I can be in shape to go hiking with Mom again.  It's so much fun and this is the time of year that we start hiking.  Please Mister Weatherman say that it will be cooler here in San Antonio!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Walking Girl</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/506697</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:28:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/506697</guid>
		<description>Yeah, we (Darius and I) got to go for a walk last night.  Mom took both of us out cuz Darius needs t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yeah, we (Darius and I) got to go for a walk last night.  Mom took both of us out cuz Darius needs to walk as part of his TPLO surgery rehab.  It sounds like Mom is gonna take us walking  just about every night!!!!!  I might have been a little bit bad, cuz I pulled real hard on my leash, but if we go more often I know I'll get better.  I just need to practice some more and remember my manners.  Mom knows I'm a good girl at heart but some times I get soooooo excited cuz of all the deer that are around our house.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMD I'm One of the Diary Picks!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/505978</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:38:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/505978</guid>
		<description>I can't believe it.  I'm one of the diary picks, not the Diary of the Day, but one of &quot;Today's Picks ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe it.  I'm one of the diary picks, not the Diary of the Day, but one of "Today's Picks".  I'm sooooo excited.  ARRROOOOOOOOO.  I'll bet Mom's gonna bring me home something special tonight to celebrate.  I'm doing Kea jumps and trying to get Darius to understand how happy I am!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Why do I have to be in my house?????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/503527</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:23:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/503527</guid>
		<description>I just don't think this is fair!!! Darius had to have surgery on his right knee and I'm being punish ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just don't think this is fair!!! Darius had to have surgery on his right knee and I'm being punished for it.  Just cuz he has to be inactive doesn't mean that I have to be inactive. Why can't I be out while he's in his house?????  I told Mom that I wouldn't tease him and make him anxious but she just doesn't seem to listen to a word I say.  Maybe she'll listen to me tomorrow.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's been cheatin' on me</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/498273</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:02:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/498273</guid>
		<description>Yesterday mom went to visit one of her friends.  When she got home she had all these other smell all ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday mom went to visit one of her friends.  When she got home she had all these other smell all over her - kittens, dogs, horses!!!!!  What does she think that Darius & I aren't enough for her!!!   The least she could have done was take us with her to meet all these guys, but no we had to stay home!!!!!  I wonder what it would take for Mom to invite us along next time????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What A Day!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/497147</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:10:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/497147</guid>
		<description>I had a wonderful woofday/gotcha day yesterday.  Even though Mom had to go to work I got lots of won ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had a wonderful woofday/gotcha day yesterday.  Even though Mom had to go to work I got lots of wonderful woofday wishes and some new PPR's!!!!!!  When Mom got home we had cake and ice cream and she tried to sing happy woofday to me, but it wasn't very good.  The song that my pal Samantha sent was much, much better.  But at least Mom tried (BOL).  I was a little bit bad cuz I tried to take some of Darius' cake and ice cream (I know I should share but it was my cake after all and my day) and he and I got into a little bit of a scuffle.  Mom was really surprised because I haven't tried to steal his food in a long, long time.  I told Mom and Darius that I was sorry and they forgave me.  But after that I got to spend some good time with my family and I knew how loved I was to be with them.  I'm so happy they gave me this forever home.  I just wish Yoda was with us instead of at the Rainbow Bridge, but she sent me some special Yoda kisses.  I can't wait for next year's woofday/gotcha day!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Woofday Tomorrow!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/496554</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:55:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/496554</guid>
		<description>I can't wait, tomorrow's my second woofday with Mom (even though I didn't spend the first two with h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't wait, tomorrow's my second woofday with Mom (even though I didn't spend the first two with her).  Last year she got me cake and ice cream.  I wonder what good stuff I'll get this year????  I can hardly wait for tomorrow to get here.  I'll bet that I won't get any sleep tonight cuz I'm gonna be sooooo anxious for tomorrow to get here.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I Hate the Rain</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/496544</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:05:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/496544</guid>
		<description>Ooooh do I hate it when it rains.  I don't get to be outside as much and then when I come in from be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ooooh do I hate it when it rains.  I don't get to be outside as much and then when I come in from being outside Mom has to wipe off my feet.  It's not as if she can't clean the floor after my feet dry.  Besides I can't take off my shoes like she can.  She knows that I hate to have my feet cleaned but she insists on it anyway.  Darius thinks he's so good, he just lets her pick up and clean his feet without any problems.  I think he's trying to make me look bad in front of Mom!!!!!  Well maybe not, maybe he's just used to it since he's been with Mom for so long and I've only been with her for a short time.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Soooooo Lucky</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/493066</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:07:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/493066</guid>
		<description>I can't belive all the great collars that my pals have sent my way.  I feel so loved, especially sin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't belive all the great collars that my pals have sent my way.  I feel so loved, especially since Mom was gone for soooo long.  I coul just howl with joy AAAARRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOO.  Thanks to all of you!!!!!!!!  You have made this sometimes stinky puppy really happy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Is Mom Ever Coming Home?????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/488800</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:40:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/488800</guid>
		<description>I don't know what to do.  Mom's been gone so long.  I'm worried that she isn't coming home!!!!!!  I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't know what to do.  Mom's been gone so long.  I'm worried that she isn't coming home!!!!!!  I promise that I'll be good Mom, please come home.  I miss you so much!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Freedom Again</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/469839</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:27:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/469839</guid>
		<description>Just as I suspected.  Yesterday was just a day that we had to stay in our houses so Mom's cleaning l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just as I suspected.  Yesterday was just a day that we had to stay in our houses so Mom's cleaning lady could come in and tidy up the rest of the house.  We really want to play with her and talk to her all the time, but Mom just says NO.  She likes us and everything.  I don't know why Mom is being so mean some times.  Could it be that maybe we wouldn't let her do her work??????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm in my house today!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/469527</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:32:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/469527</guid>
		<description>NOOOOOO.  Mom closed the door to my house before she left for the day.  She left the radio on like s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ NOOOOOO.  Mom closed the door to my house before she left for the day.  She left the radio on like she always does, but she doesn't close my door any more.  Not since I've shown her that I can be trusted (at least in her bedroom).  Wait, the could it be that someone is coming to clean the house while Mom is gone????  I'll bet that's it and Darius either doesn't remember of isn't telling me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Too Hot Outside</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/469286</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:25:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/469286</guid>
		<description>Boy I can't believe it.  I've been with Mom and my furbings for almost two years now and I've lost m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy I can't believe it.  I've been with Mom and my furbings for almost two years now and I've lost my heat tolerance.  The first summer I was with Mom I wanted to be outside ALL THE TIME.  Now I still like to play with all the buddies on the other side of the fence and chase all the squirrels and lizards but I get way too hot.  Maybe I've just become a house doggie.  I sure love my A/C and I'm glad Mom spoils us and doesn't make us stay outside in the HOT, HOT south Texas sun.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Playing with the deer</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/464895</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 29 May 2008 07:32:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/464895</guid>
		<description>Boy do I ever like playing with my deer friends.  Mom doesn't like it very much because I'm starting ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy do I ever like playing with my deer friends.  Mom doesn't like it very much because I'm starting to not listen to her when she calls me to come in.  Also, I'm getting really tired some times because we run so much.  With the temperatures getting in the high 90's Mom is getting a little worried.  I know she has my pool back and has put water in it, but I keep forgetting to go lay in the pool when I'm hot.  I hope Mom doesn't keep me from playing with my friends.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A New Friend</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/459014</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 May 2008 06:03:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/459014</guid>
		<description>Yesterday Darius introduced me to a friend of his.  There is this animal that mom calls a deer that  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Darius introduced me to a friend of his.  There is this animal that mom calls a deer that comes to the fence around our back yard and runs up and down the fence with us.  Darius told me that it is a game that he would play with this deer, but I didn't realize how much fun it was until I started running.  I had so much fun that I slept most of the day.  Mom was worried because Iwas getting really tired and she took me over to my pool to remind me to lay down in the water if I got too hot.  I hope that the deer comes back for more playing tonight.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm learning to love hockey</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/457947</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 9 May 2008 07:40:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/457947</guid>
		<description>Hey this game that mom watches isn't so bad.  Every time her favorite team scores she gets happy.  T ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey this game that mom watches isn't so bad.  Every time her favorite team scores she gets happy.  The added benefit is that we all get some extra hugs because she is so happy.  I've started to look for mom when I hear her celebrate.  I think that mom thinks I'm now a good luck charm for the team.  I wonder what mom will do if they go all the way and win the big trophy thing that they always show.  Will she give me lots more middle names like she has for Darius???  I guess I'll just have to wait and see.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I have a background now!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/455152</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 May 2008 11:10:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/455152</guid>
		<description>Mom's still trying to learn to do some of the neat stuff she sees on other pages.  She put up a real ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom's still trying to learn to do some of the neat stuff she sees on other pages.  She put up a real simple background on my page and I'm so happy.  I think she chose purple stars just because it looked nice.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yuk, I got a pawdicure</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/451821</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:33:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/451821</guid>
		<description>I knew it was too good to be true.  Mom got the leash yesterday after dinner and I thought it was wa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I knew it was too good to be true.  Mom got the leash yesterday after dinner and I thought it was walk time.  Boy was I wrong, it was time for my "pawdicure".  Mom knows how much I hate having my nails done.  Why couldn't she just wait for a few more days???  I just had a bath yesterday and I really don't want to be a "pretty girl".  I want to be a play in the water, roll in the grass sorta girl.  I don't get the house that dirty when I come in from outside and I my nails aren't that long.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LONG WALKS</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/451600</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:42:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/451600</guid>
		<description>Boy do I love my nice long walks.  This weekend was wonderful.  Mom took Darius and I on two really  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy do I love my nice long walks.  This weekend was wonderful.  Mom took Darius and I on two really long walks.  The weather is so nice right now that we can go walking in the morning for over an hour and not "overheat".  We were out for almost 90 minutes on Saturday morning and an hour on Sunday morning.  It almost made the bath that I got on Sunday tolerable.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Diary of the Day!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/446904</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 Apr 2008 05:31:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/446904</guid>
		<description>ARROOOOOOOOO!!!!  My diary is listed as one of &quot;Today's Picks&quot; for diaries.  I'm so happy.  My bud P ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ARROOOOOOOOO!!!!  My diary is listed as one of "Today's Picks" for diaries.  I'm so happy.  My bud Pippin sent me a congratulatory note so when I checked I saw my diary listed!!!!!!  I' know that Darius was listed as a pick last summer, but this is the first time for me.  I'll bet that Mom will bring home something to celebrate tonight.  She always does for special days and this is a special day for me.  I'll just have to let Darius know so when the extra special treats come home tonight he'll know why.  I'll bet if it's not storming we'll even go for a long walk with Mom (she knows walks are my most favorite thing).  Maybe Mom will even get my pool ready for summer (since summer has alreaady arrived here in San Antonio).  I can't wait!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Walking????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/444850</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 Apr 2008 05:51:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/444850</guid>
		<description>I'm hoping that if the weather is good when mom gets home tonight we can go for a walk.  This week I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm hoping that if the weather is good when mom gets home tonight we can go for a walk.  This week I haven't been able to go for any walks because mom is busy with work and she likes to watch this thing she calls hockey.  I personally don't get it, but mom seems to really like it.  She does funny things when her team does something special.  She jumps up and comes to give Darius and me a big hug and says something like " the good guys scored!!!!"  Some times I just can't understand her but I love her anyway.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Home At Last</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/438035</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:10:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/438035</guid>
		<description>ARROOOO, I'm home again.  Mom came to pick up me and Darius yesterday.  While the resort was fun it  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ARROOOO, I'm home again.  Mom came to pick up me and Darius yesterday.  While the resort was fun it wasn't the same as being home.  Darius & I were next to each other but could only play through the fence.  Mom didn't want us together since he gets a little grouchy because I surprise him some times since he only has one eye.  I couldn't wait to see Mom.  I was moving so fast that the nice lady who had my leash had a hard time keeping up with me.  I'm sooooooo glad to be home again.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gifts from Foxy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/437158</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:27:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/437158</guid>
		<description>I got a present today from my buddy Foxy.  She and her mom made me (and Darius &amp; Yoda) pictures.  I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got a present today from my buddy Foxy.  She and her mom made me (and Darius & Yoda) pictures.  I like mine best, but I know that Mom cried when she saw the one Foxy and her Mom made for Yoda.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>On Vacation</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/435272</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Mar 2008 14:22:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/435272</guid>
		<description>I've been on vacation since Friday.  Mom will be back next Sunday.  I hope that she's having fun.  I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been on vacation since Friday.  Mom will be back next Sunday.  I hope that she's having fun.  I'm still tryin' to figre out wat's gonna happen.   I get people givin me tenshun every day.  Dis isn't as bad as Darius thinks.  I still wan Mom back but dis ain't so bad.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bath &amp; Nails</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/433990</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Mar 2008 06:52:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/433990</guid>
		<description>What did I do to deserve a bath on Monday and getting my nails done yesterday.  I know that I have a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What did I do to deserve a bath on Monday and getting my nails done yesterday.  I know that I have a bout with mighty mites earlier this year, but I thought that when I didn't have to go see Dr. K anymore I wasn't going to get a bath once a week!!!!  I try to stay clean and it hasn't rained so there isn't any mud for me to play in.  What gives these days!!!!  Oh well I guess Mom just wants me to be beautiful.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Being Good</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/428737</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:59:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/428737</guid>
		<description>Boy am I trying to be good.  I haven't chewed on anything for the last FOUR days.  I don't know why  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy am I trying to be good.  I haven't chewed on anything for the last FOUR days.  I don't know why I'm wanting to chew on Mom's stuff lately but I am.  I just hope that I can keep my jaws under control for the rest of the day.  Maybe after a couple of weeks I'll be released from bedroom detention.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Confined to the Bedroom</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/428368</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:53:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I was a good girl yesterday, or so Mom said.  She put up the gate and kept Darius &amp; I in her ro ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I was a good girl yesterday, or so Mom said.  She put up the gate and kept Darius & I in her room for the day.  I guess she doesn't want me to eat amy more of her stuff.  Maybe if I'm good I'll get to run around the whole house again when Mom's gone.  If not I guess her room is good enough.  She does (oops, I have) that nice king size bed to sleep on.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm in Trouble</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/427014</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:24:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/427014</guid>
		<description>I don't know what got into me.  On Friday night Mom went to get her haircut after she came home from ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't know what got into me.  On Friday night Mom went to get her haircut after she came home from school.  I had been a little bit bad while she was gone because I chewed up a pen. But when she left on Friday night I couldn't help myself and chewed up the case to her glasses.  I didn't hurt her glasses, but the case is history.  Mom told me she doesn't understand because I have all my toys.  I just hope Mom isn't TOOOO agry with me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Almost Done</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/422047</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Feb 2008 05:50:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/422047</guid>
		<description>Boy did I get some good news -- It seems like I only have one more trip to see Dr. K and the staff f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy did I get some good news -- It seems like I only have one more trip to see Dr. K and the staff for my bug problem.  I'm soooooo happy I could BOL all day long.  Mom is relieved since my hair is coming back and she says that I look "like a real dog again".  I always thought I looked like a real dog, but just a little less hairy.  I have so much hair again that mom is starting to find some of it around the house, just like before.  I guess that means more brushing each week to keep some of the hair down.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Getting My Hair Back</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/407575</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 07:04:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/407575</guid>
		<description>I can't believe it, my hair is coming  back in!!!!!  I may not like going to Dr. K's office each wee ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe it, my hair is coming  back in!!!!!  I may not like going to Dr. K's office each week for a bath and dip, but it seems to be working.  Mom tells me that I get more hair each and every day.  She hasn't told me how much longer I have to get a weekly bath and dip, but it is sure worth it.  I'm so surprised that Mom has been home so much these days.  She's said it is something called a "Break".  I don't know what this is, but I really like it.  We have been going for walks and I've had so much fun.  Darius is getting a little bit grouchy at me, I don't know why, but even that isn't going to get me down these days.  I can't wait to see where we go walking later today!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>When will it end??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/403958</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:50:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/403958</guid>
		<description>Well, I now have a diagnosis.  Mom and I went to see Dr. K last week because my skin wasn't getting  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, I now have a diagnosis.  Mom and I went to see Dr. K last week because my skin wasn't getting any better.  In fact it was getting WORSE.  Mom asked Dr. K to do a skin scraping to check for demodex even though Dr. P had checked before when Dr. K was on vacation.  Dr. K didn't think that it was demondex because of my age and the way I was losing hair, but after he checked he found out that I did have demondex.  He told me that I would have to get both a bath and a dip each week for at least 5 weeks.  Hopefully that will clear things up.  Mom is really grateful that she at least now knows what is wrong.  People may think I look funny with all the patches of lost hair, but mom loves me and Darius does too.  He actually misses me when I'm at the vet for my dip.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>More Skin Problems</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/394571</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:33:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/394571</guid>
		<description>Boy is this frustrating.  I can't seem to get rid of the staph infection that I have.  I'm now on an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy is this frustrating.  I can't seem to get rid of the staph infection that I have.  I'm now on another type of antibiotic and I still get baths TWICE a week.  Mom seems to be really worried about me, but I keep trying to tell her that I'll be o.k.  She just doesn't seem to believe me.  She should look closer, becasue some of my hair is coming back in.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's Worried</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/384302</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 2 Nov 2007 05:44:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/384302</guid>
		<description>I don't know why Mom's so worried.  I know that this skin problem isn't going away, but I'm feeling  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't know why Mom's so worried.  I know that this skin problem isn't going away, but I'm feeling o.k.  I'm even trying to be good when she gives me a bath what seems like every other day.  So what if I look like I've been to see a bad barber.  I'm still the ever lovable Kea girl.  In fact I even got up in her lap this morning for some one-to-one time with Mom before Darius could spoil it for us.  I know Mom will do the best things for me, that's why I love her so much.  I just hope that I'll be rid of this darn E-collar some time soon.  I just gotta figure out a way to cheer up Mom this weekend.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vacation time!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/377079</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:10:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/377079</guid>
		<description>Mom told me this morning before she left for work that we're going on a vacation tomorrow.  She said ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom told me this morning before she left for work that we're going on a vacation tomorrow.  She said that we would be going to spend some time in the Davis Mountains.  We're going to go for a drive and do some hiking.  I can't wait.  This will be my first real vacation with my new family.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>More Medicine &amp; an E-Collar!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/372314</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Oct 2007 08:33:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/372314</guid>
		<description>Well, Dr. K still wasn't back from his vacation so I saw Dr. P today.  We can't seem to figure out w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, Dr. K still wasn't back from his vacation so I saw Dr. P today.  We can't seem to figure out what is wrong with me.  I'm losing hair and getting "pimples" that make me scratch and "gnaw" on parts of my body.  When we got to Dr. K's office Ryan (my favorite tech) said he like'd Mom's answering machine message  and we all laughed about it.  Then it was down to work.  Skin scrapings showed that I didn't have mange, the Woods Lamp showed I don't have ringworm.  (Mom suspected both of these anyway).  Staining some of the goo from a pimple showed that I didn't have an infection in my blood.  Needless to say we are stumped!!!  The thought is that staph infection on my skin is coming back and that I might be allegic to something.  Ryan shaved my sores and cleaned me up and then Mom got my medicine and a funny looking thing that she called an E-collar.  I'm going to be on antibiotics, steroids, and antihistamines for a while and I have to wear this E-collar thing when Mom can't watch me.  I HATE THE E-COLLAR!!!!!!  I'm hoping this is the worst of things, but for some reason I don't think it is.  I heard something about a bath twice a week, but I'm hoping that isn't true.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Hair is Falling Out</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/371501</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Oct 2007 05:51:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/371501</guid>
		<description>My hair keeps falling out in patches and Mom seems to be at the end of her rope.  Earlier this year  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My hair keeps falling out in patches and Mom seems to be at the end of her rope.  Earlier this year she got me medication for what Dr. K said was a staph infection, but I can't seem to grow may hair back and it is starting to fall out in patches again.  Mom told me this morming we're going to see Dr. K later this week and she promises to get things figured out.  I hope it doesn't mean that I won't see Mom because I have to stay with Dr. K.  He's nice and all but I don't want to be away from Mom and Darius.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom Lied to Me!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/368274</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:54:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/368274</guid>
		<description>Well Mom didn't take us for a walk on Saturday like she promised, but she did take time to play with ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Mom didn't take us for a walk on Saturday like she promised, but she did take time to play with me, both inside and when we went outside in the yard.  I told her just how unhappy I was with my ROO ROOs but that didn't seem to do any good.  She did stay home with us yesterday, but I was mad at her so I stayed outside most of the afternoon.  That'll teach her to lie to me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's Working Tooo Much</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/367436</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:06:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/367436</guid>
		<description>Boy I hate it when classes start at college.  That means that Mom doesn't have as much time for me.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy I hate it when classes start at college.  That means that Mom doesn't have as much time for me.  This morning it seemed that we woudl be able to have the whole day together, but no, she had to leave to go to school.  Something about a meet & greet with prospective students and parents.  She did promise to take Darius & me walking when she got home.  She also promised to stay home with us all day tomorrow.  We'll see about that.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom took me for a walk!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/364249</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:36:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/364249</guid>
		<description>It worked!!!  Mom took Darius &amp; I out for a walk a couple of days ago.  We were out for over an hour ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It worked!!!  Mom took Darius & I out for a walk a couple of days ago.  We were out for over an hour and I got to see some other dogs.  They were big and were black and white and brown.  They didn't seem very interested in playing with us so we just kept walking.  Mom got upset at Darius & I because we kept wanting to run after the deer.  Maybe that's why we didn't go for a walk yesterday.  Of course it could be because Mom wasn't feeling very good.  She said something about a headache.  I don't know what that is, but I hope it doesn't happen again tonight because Mom said something about if it didn't rain we could go for a walk tonight.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>When Do I Get to Go Walking????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/363486</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:41:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/363486</guid>
		<description>Boy am I mad at Mom.  She hasn't been able to take us walking for such a long time.  I know that she ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy am I mad at Mom.  She hasn't been able to take us walking for such a long time.  I know that she's busy with that school stuff she's always talking about, but what about me (and Darius)!!!!!!  I keep trying to give her hints that I want to go walking but nothing seems to be working.  I guess I'll just have to nudge a little harder.  I hope it doesn't rain tonight becuase I bet I can get her to take me for a walk if I really try hard.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Freedom</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/360958</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Sep 2007 05:22:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/360958</guid>
		<description>I still don't like it when Mom goes to work, but I don't have to be in my &quot;house&quot; any more.  Mom now ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I still don't like it when Mom goes to work, but I don't have to be in my "house" any more.  Mom now trusts me to stay in the master suite with Darius.  We have access to our bed (we just let Mom think it belongs to her) and I can run around.  I don't know what to make of this thing that Mom puts in the doorway to keep us in, but maybe if I'm a good dog she'll take it down some day.  It is so much fun to have room to play and a nice soft bed to lounge on while I wait for Mom to come home.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've been in my forever home for over a year</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/357210</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:45:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/357210</guid>
		<description>I just realized it today after my last post but I've been in my forever home as part of my ohna for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just realized it today after my last post but I've been in my forever home as part of my ohna for over a year now.  Things have been exciting and I'm still learning how to be a great girl.  While I 0nly knew her for a short time, I loved Yoda and miss her lots & lots (maybe not as much as Darius & Mom).  Darius is lots of fun to be around and I can't wait for him to get better so we can go on more rides and hikes.  I LOVE MY FAMILY!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Darius is getting better</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/357060</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:43:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/357060</guid>
		<description>Boy am I glad Darius is getting better.  Ever since we came home from the kennel where we stayed whe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy am I glad Darius is getting better.  Ever since we came home from the kennel where we stayed when Mom had to go out of town he's been in a bad mood.  He wouldn't play with me at all and I was wondering what I'd done.  Yesterday he started to play with me again, but this plastic thing Mom calls an e-collar keeps getting in the way.   Maybe we'll be able to play again some time soon.  I hope so because he's a lot of fun to play with.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's Back!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/348601</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 06:51:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/348601</guid>
		<description>I'm so happy, Mom's back.  I don't know why she left, but she was gone for almost 3 WEEKS!!!!  We we ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm so happy, Mom's back.  I don't know why she left, but she was gone for almost 3 WEEKS!!!!  We went to this place where these big things that Mom calls planes make lots of noise and Mom left us.  Then on top of all of that, Darius & I had to go to the kennel for almost a week.  I wasn't sure if Mom was ever going to come back and get me.  I thought that I was being a good girl, but I'll be extra special now so she doesn't do that to me again.  I haven't let her out of my sight when she's home and I'm right there waiting at the door when she goes outside.  Let's see her try to leave me again!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom is acting &quot;funny&quot;</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/336063</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:35:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/336063</guid>
		<description>I don't know what I did, but Mom just seems to be upset now.  When I wait patiently for my reward fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't know what I did, but Mom just seems to be upset now.  When I wait patiently for my reward for coming in from outside she starts to say something and then just starts to cry.  She hugs me and Darius a lot and says that she loves us, but then she starts to cry again.  I don't know what I did wrong, but maybe I did something by mistake.  I've tried to be a good girl for a while now and I thought that after we went to Cany0n Lake on Sunday I did real good.  I had fun swimming in the lake and I didn't even complain when it was time to go home.  I hope Mom gets better soon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Home at last!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/323698</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:19:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/323698</guid>
		<description>Well, Mom finally came and got me on Monday.   When they took me out of my kennel and brought me up  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, Mom finally came and got me on Monday.   When they took me out of my kennel and brought me up to the front desk Mom was right there.  I couldn't help myself and I ran to meet her.  I wouldn't sit still and had to give her a big kiss to let her know how much I missed her.  I didn't even try to play with Darius for a whole day because I just wanted to be next to Mom.  Darius didn't like that very much because that's what he wanted to do as well.  I think we upset Mom a little bit because her lap just isn't big enough for both of us.  I hope that Mom doesn't leave me again, I really missed her.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What did Mom do to me?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/322431</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Jun 2007 04:46:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/322431</guid>
		<description>Yesterday started off just fine.  I knew it was the weekend beacuse Mom let me outside to run in the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday started off just fine.  I knew it was the weekend beacuse Mom let me outside to run in the yard as long as I wanted to run.    Then I came in and got my treat (as usual) and saw that Mom had the leashes ready for all of us to go for a walk, or so I thought.  It was great, we allgot ready to go and then got in the car and headed out to Highway 46.  I thought for sure we were going to go to Guadalupe State Park and go walking and then I could play in the river.  When we got to the turn off we just kept driving.  Huh, I thought maybe Mom was going to take us to a new place to walk.  Boy was I wrong.  Mom took us to a kennel.  She called it a resort, but I'm sure that it is a kennel.  Mom and another girl took us into a room and then Mom left.  I don't know when she'll be back to get me either.  I hope it is real soon because I sure miss her.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Summertime, summertime, summertime!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/475544/diary/The_life_and_times_of_kea/321357</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 13:26:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>It's summertime.  I know it is 'cause Mom just filled up my pool.  I guess she waas getting tired of ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's summertime.  I know it is 'cause Mom just filled up my pool.  I guess she waas getting tired of me playing in the outside water bowl.  I can't wait to play outside and then go lay down in my pool.  Oh wait, if I do that will I have to stay out longer??  I guess I'll have to try it out tonight and find out what Mom does.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Meeting New &quot;Friends&quot;</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:34:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Kea ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy is it tough learning to be a non-city dog.  I've been with my Mom and the rest of the pack since ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy is it tough learning to be a non-city dog.  I've been with my Mom and the rest of the pack since late August 2006 but I came from a city where I didn't have the chance to meet many new "friends".  When I first went to live with my ohana outside of San Antonio I was amazed at how many other living things there were for me to befriend.  I tried to make friends with these tall four-legged things, some of which have horns and some smaller ones that had spots.  Mom said they were called "deer".  I tried to play with them through the fence, but they just ran away from me.  I then tried to get to know these little furry things that Mom called squirrels, but they just ran up the trees and yelled at me for trying to play with them.  When we were walking around the neighborhood I kept trying to meet and play with deer and squirrels as well as some birds that sang pretty songs to me, but no one was interested.  Just yesterday I was out for my morning potty break and I met a small black and white furry animal.  I went closer and it didn't run away so I thought that it might want to play with me.  At the time, I couldn't understand why Darius and Yoda didn't want to come play with us.  When I started to play more with my new "friend" it suddenly turned around and I thought it was going to walk away so I barked at it to stop.  Then it hit me -- literally.  My face started to burn and my eyes were all watery.  There was this terrible smell too.  I called for Mom and when she came out into the yard I went running to her.  I didn't expect Mom to be unhappy with me, after all it was Valentine's Day!!  Mom said I had met a "skunk" and that they weren't very nice to play with.  I had to get a bath and drops in my eyes.  Mom still doesn't want to get very close to me becuse she says that I still smell like the skunk.  I guess she doesn't like that smell very much.  According to Mom even Darius smells a little bit so he doesn't get to sit in Mom's lap right now.  I don't know if I'll ever meet Skunk again, but I hope if I do he is nicer the next time.]]></content:encoded>
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