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<title>A Day in the Life of Justus!!</title>
<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus</link>
<description>Dogster diary for the dog JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 20:42:17 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>January 5th - Rainbow Bridge Day</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:06:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everypup,

On January 5th 2012 I passed over the bridge.  I am writing this to you from Rainbow ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everypup,

On January 5th 2012 I passed over the bridge.  I am writing this to you from Rainbow Bridge.  Yup, I am gone to Glory, no more pain, siezures or falling, no more walking in circles!!!!!!  I am running free chasing the butterflies with all my furiends who have gone before me.

Oh yes, they were all here waiting for me when I crossed over.  I looked back and saw my pawrents crying and telling me goodbye.  I don't really understand why they cry, it is really nice here!!

I'm at the Bridge,
we must be apart.
I loved our time,
with all my heart.
Goodby my furiend,
my paw I lend.
To you & yours because,
YOU are SPECIAL to me!!!!!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fell in the danged ol' pool!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/742442</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Oct 2011 11:47:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I really did it this time pups!!! I stumbled myself right into the pool!!!  

Here I was pups ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I really did it this time pups!!! I stumbled myself right into the pool!!!  

Here I was pups, minding my own business, meandering around the yard while Mom scooped poop.  When all of a sudden I made a big splash in the pool.  I began kicking my front paws & going nowhere fast!! When I heard Mom scream my name. 

OMD that scared me and I froze & went under the water!!  Mom jumped in as I was spread eagle under the water!!!  Mom pulled my head above water, she was calling me and telling me to breathe!!!  I opened my eyes and saw her face, she was pulling me through the water & telling me it is gonna be ok, just breathe.  We sat on the pool steps for a couple of minutes then Mom helped me climb the steps to get out.
  
So we loaded up & went to the vet.  The vet said that I didn't have any water in my lungs.  And on Wednesday I will be going to a vet specialist. He will figure out why I am stumbling so much.  I have been stumbling for a couple of months now.  Mom hadn't taken me to the vet yet because she needs a ramp to get me in the new SUV that I HATE!!!

Mom's phone was in her pocket when she jumped in the pool, so it is ruined!!!

BTW getting me in the car was a whole other drama!!!  She finally had to get the steps I use to get up and down off the bed for me to get in the car....but I tell ya pups I didn't want to get in that big ol' thing!!!
More later - ttyl pups!!!!  {:+)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hi Everypup!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/734032</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:57:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well here we are more than half way in 2011!!!  Wow where does time go???  I turned 8 years old on J ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well here we are more than half way in 2011!!!  Wow where does time go???  I turned 8 years old on July 5th and I am feeling my age.  I am much slower than I used to be, but it has been so darn HOT here in Houston this summer!!!  Mom is hoping that my listlessness is caused by the heat.  I don't get walks during the hot part of the summer, it is just too hard on both me & mom.  I don't like the pool, so there is no cooling off there for me.  That leave the a/c inside = I'm lovin' it!!!

I recently took a trip to St. Louis with my skin-grandson Ashton.  I LOVE that boy!!!  I don't travel well, but did OK on the trip.  However, Dad says I haven't been the same since.  I will tell ya pups ~ Mom & Dad were braggin' on me all through the trip.  I met lots of new people and behaved myself as any good boxer should!!  Made Mom proud!!!

Mom has to make me a vet appointment for what they call my 'mature exam'.  Whatever that means...Dad says well I sure hope it doesn't mean the finger.....whatever that means??!!  Mom says I'll do just fine!!  I love my vet here in Houston, but I sure miss my friends at Colleyville Animal Clinic.  Dr Wilson is the BOMB when it comes to vets!!!

Barking only the BEST to you and yours,]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Justus the Newest Houstonian!!!!!!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 20 May 2010 11:58:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi EveryPup,

Well the rumors are true....I am now a Houstonian!!!!!  I tell ya' pups - it's HOT h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi EveryPup,

Well the rumors are true....I am now a Houstonian!!!!!  I tell ya' pups - it's HOT here!!!  And dawg, we have had some really big thunder/lightening storms since we arrived!!

So now I have gotten rid of my muzzle rot but we couldn't move from Tyler fast enough and it is back....uuuggghhh!!!  I have one really large lesion on my muzzle just above my mouth...and it sure does make me want to lick it!!!

Also, before I moved from Tyler, I had a Level 1 Cancerous Tumor removed from my upper right front leg.....I have a 4" incision to remove a tumor the size of a colossal olive!!!!  So I just got the rest of the staples removed yesterday by my new vet here in Houston, Dr Taylor - he and his staff are just the coolest!!!!!!!!!!  Mom had to do some pretty inventive things to keep me from licking my incision!!!  We tried a lamp shade and I tell ya that was disastrous!!!  Then we tried a Elizabethan collar - and Mom used that some - but I couldn't figure out how to lay down with it on...so she hung a dish towel from my collar; now that worked pretty good....but after we moved she finally figured out a kid's long sleeve T shirt was just the ticket... it worked like a charm.

So now I am almost completely mended from the surgery.  But still taking medicine for the incision and that danged ol' muzzle rot!!!!!!!!!!!

But now we live in the BIG CITY of Houston and I am officially a Houstonian.  This is the same place where Mom & Dad were raised (Dad was born here) and they met here and had their 2 skin kids here!!!  So they have come full circle!!

Now I just gotta learn to swim & play in the pool.  Any tips on this pups???

Barking only the BEST to you & yours,]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Muzzle Rot Update!!!!!!!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Sep 2009 08:43:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well pups I tell ya I don't think this dang thing is EVER going to go away!!!  I have one last lesio ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well pups I tell ya I don't think this dang thing is EVER going to go away!!!  I have one last lesion that is migrating to the inside of my lip!!!  It seems to be just as big as it was 2 weeks ago, but it has slid down my muzzle to my lip....CRAZY huh!!!!!!!!

I am still on my meds....I finish off my prednisone this week.  I will be on the other meds until January 2010!!!!  CRAZY huh!!!!!

I am still eating that AWFUL stuff they call dog food.....Mom says it looks like KIX cereal - I say Just Let Mikey Eat It!!!!!  LOL!!!!!

Sssshhhhh, don't tell anypup, but Mom gave me a couple of bites of scrambled eggs this morning and 2 small bites of toast.....that's just between you and me though pup!!!!  LOL!!!

Anywoof, all my other lesions are gone and my muzzle is not swollen TODAY!!!!  Cross your paws for me pups that I am on the down swing with this muzzle rot!!!!!!!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OH MY MUZZLE IS SORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/607838</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:25:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I tell ya pups this has been the worst thing that has ever happened to me!!!  See my muzzle?  Well i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I tell ya pups this has been the worst thing that has ever happened to me!!!  See my muzzle?  Well it hasn't looked that good for quite some time now!!!  The muzzle area under my nose has been swollen and had open lesions off and on since I first moved to Tyler....and it has gotten better, then worse, then better, then worse, then better & then worse again.  This time the vet took a sample from my tender muzzle area and sent it to some special scientists to test it and figure out what the heck is wrong with my sore muzzle!!!  Well the results came back in pieces, first word was NO CANCER!!!  Then they said NO PARASITES!!!  Then they said NO AUTO-IMMUNE DEFICIENCY!!!  Then they said it's FOOD ALLERGY - so eat this awful food that Mom says looks like Kix cereal which Mom never liked to eat either!!!  LOL!!!  Then my vet Dr Lancaster talked to Dr Crow in Dallas (Dr Crow is a specialist in veterinarian dermatology) and Dr Crow told Dr Lancaster that I have: 

Reactive Histiocytosis - which is a non-cancerous dysregulatory process of the immune system. Not sure how that connects to auto-immune deficiency, but the vet says I don't have that. Weird that Leishmaniasis was mentioned in one of the write ups Mom read. But this has been omitted from his diagnosis..however, the next threat is Cushings Disease which is caused from taking the prednisone type drugs to manage the RH.  So there are 2 kinds of this condition there is the Cutaneous Form (of the skin) and there is the Systemic Form (effects other organs).  Mom still has to confirm with Dr Lancaster which type I have.  FYI this is a condition that is quite common in the Bernese Mountain Dogs, Rottweilers, Golden and Labrador Retrievers and Irish Wolfhounds who all normally have the systemic kind.

But the good news is that I am not going to continue with the prednisone type med....I will be taking 500mg of Tetracycline & 500mg of Niacinamide (which helps to ward off low levels of niacin = Vitamin B3).  So I will be taking both of these 3 times a day for 2 months.  Then both twice a day for 2 months.  Then both once a day for 2 months.  So maybe by January these meds will have run this bad boy off my muzzle and out of my system!!!!

So pups wish me luck, pray for me to get my muzzle well!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My New Vet</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Mar 2009 06:07:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I met my new vet last Friday.  Her name is Sharon Phillips at the Tyler Veterinary Center.  And ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I met my new vet last Friday.  Her name is Sharon Phillips at the Tyler Veterinary Center.  And I tell ya pups, she is one smart vet!!!!  And she LOVES me!!!!!
I had to go see her cause I have rubbed my muzzle raw just under my nose and it started bleeding profusely!!!  Mom thinks I got it from following Sugar's (bratty chihuahua) example of going in the doggie door by nosing in the corner.  Duh, I don't have to do that, but Sugar does.  Because she has a pointed nose, she goes in with the rough part of her nose.  But because I have a mushed face that means I hit my muzzle fist cause is sticks out farther than my nose.
So Dr. Phillips gave me an antibiotic and some liquid bandage.  And I tell ya pups - that liquid bandage is just the ticket for getting this spot well!!!!  Mom puts it on two or three times a day!!!  Mom is keeping this in my pet emergency kit!!!!  Great add!!!!

Tip:  Get the liquid bandage that does not have antiseptic, the antiseptic will STING the open wound.  Be sure not to adhere your fingers to your pet!!!.   This stuff works kinda like super glue!!!!

Oh Mom & I watched that new Chi movie "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" - cute if ya like Chihuahuas!!!  But it woulda been a lot better if it had Boxers in it!!!!  Then it would have been "Beverly Hills Boxers" = much more catchier!!!!  {:+)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Been Tagged By Dino!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/549253</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:57:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have to write seven fun facts about myself and then tag seven of my furiends for them to do the sa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have to write seven fun facts about myself and then tag seven of my furiends for them to do the same!! Have fun!
1) I love my Princess Chicken!

2) I love my BFF, Mac Macadoo and his Family.

3) I love to rip down the hallway chasing Dad.

4) I love all of my Dogster Pals!

5) I love my skin sister and brother and all the kids.

6) I love my homemade toys that Autumn's Mom made.

7) I love to lay on  "my" couch and look out in the back yard!

I will Tag these new pals:
Higgins 929722
Rocky 932979
Oso 929285
Jackson Brown 931026
Alfie 933591
Samantha 930784
Coach 938297
Go to their pages and read their entries & leave them some bones!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Christmas Hustle &amp; Bustle</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/540044</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:08:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everypup!!!!  Well we have been having all kinds of Christmas cheer at our house!!!  Mom &amp; Dad ha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everypup!!!!  Well we have been having all kinds of Christmas cheer at our house!!!  Mom & Dad have decorated the entire house (inside & out)!!!  They have hung the stockings with care (mine already has a gift in it)!!!  Lots of mixing & cooking going on!!!  And we have all survived a Christmas Party (Sugar - the bratty chihuahua & I had to spend the night in the kennel)!!!

So Mom & Dad went out again this evening and I was left in charge of the house ~ tree & all!!!  Well while they were gone a BIG wind blew in through the mail slot and swooshed into the front room, around the tree  & blew a Christmas present into the den!!!!  I know, it's hard to believe!!!  And if I had not been here to catch it ~ why it may have blown all the way into the back yard!!!!  Mom says I'm lucky that the "BIG WIND" didn't have teeth to tear into that package with!!!!!  Boy pup, I tell ya I'm one LUCKY DOG indeed!!!

Merry Christmas to Everypup here on Dogster!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Teeth Cleaning!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/523863</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Nov 2008 10:33:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ok pups, I'm on my way to get my teeth cleaned!!!  Whatever that means!?!  Anypup know????

Mom sa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok pups, I'm on my way to get my teeth cleaned!!!  Whatever that means!?!  Anypup know????

Mom says we are going to my old vet at Colleyville Animal Clinic to have them done.  So it's a 2.5 hour drive.  We'll go up today and spend the night in our old house.  Then be at the vet's office at 7:30 in the morning!

Oh and while we are there we will see our good Dogster friends Mac Macadoo & his Mom & Dad, Daisy & Mitchell too!!!  

I don't really know what this 'teeth cleaning' means = but I bet it will mean lots of petting and love from all the vet folks!!!  They love me there and treat me like a KING!!!

Well pup next time I bark at ya it will be with gleeming white teeth and lovely smelling breath!!!

Barking only the BEST!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tagged AGAIN!!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Nov 2008 08:39:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Tag You're IT!!!! I was just tagged by Gunner. I am going to tag New Dogster Pals &acirc;€“ Bonnie &amp; Cassi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tag You're IT!!!! I was just tagged by Gunner. I am going to tag New Dogster Pals â€“ Bonnie & Cassie.  Hey guys, theyâ€™re real babes!!!

RULES OF THE GAME: 
Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged, need to post in their diary the rules and their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose some dogs to tag and list their names. Donâ€™t forget to bark them a pmail that they have been tagged and to read your diary, or, send them a fun Rosette announcing they've been Tagged!

#1 When I grow up ~ oh what am I saying ~ I donâ€™t ever wanna grow up!
#2 I was originally named Chief by my breeder, but my skin-brother named me Justus (itâ€™s German).
#3 I was born in Colleyville, Texas.
#4 About two months ago I moved to Tyler Texas.
#5 When I have a belly ache, I pace.  And Mom gives me tummy rubs!
#6 My stub is a perfect 2.5 inches.
#7 I only get leftovers from the table if itâ€™s chicken (no crust) or steak!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tag!!!!!!!!!!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Nov 2008 08:40:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have been tagged by my grrrreat friend, Zeus!

RULES OF THE GAME: 

Each player starts with se ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been tagged by my grrrreat friend, Zeus!

RULES OF THE GAME: 

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged, need to post in their diary the rules and their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose some dogs to tag and list their names. Donâ€™t forget to bark them a pmail that they have been tagged and to read your diary, or, send them a fun Rosette announcing they've been Tagged!
#1) I'm a MOMMA's BOY; until Daddy gets home!!
#2) I let Sugar (bratty Chihuahua) lay on my beanbag!
#3) I love to TALK, and growl when Mom tries to teach me to shut the door!! 
#4) I love to play chase with the skerls in my backyard!!
#5) I donâ€™tâ€™ like it when the skerls go up the tree!!  I canâ€™t figure out how to climb up that dang tree!!!???
#6) I love to do the Kidney Bean dance for Daddy when he comes home!!!!
#7) I love my new yard, itâ€™s the best ever!!
I am going to tag my pals Ellie Mae, Winston Chance Ray, and Deuce!!  They are all new to Dogster!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tag You're IT!!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:29:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>RULES OF THE GAME: (copy and paste)

&quot;I tagged Mac Macadoo and Eve&quot; 

Each player starts with se ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ RULES OF THE GAME: (copy and paste)

"I tagged Mac Macadoo and Eve" 

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged, need to post in their diary the rules and their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose some dogs to tag and list their names. Donâ€™t forget to bark them a pmail that they have been tagged and to read your diary, or, send them a fun Rosette announcing they've been Tagged!

1. I LOVE my Princess Chicken.  She squawks the good talk!!!
2. I LOVE Bravo Turkey hearts.  Yummmy!!!
3. When I am HAPPY ~ Mom is happy!
4. I am so scared of: the new bunk beds for the kids, oh and the screen door in the hall!!!
5. I love to lay on my bean bag - & Mom & Dad just put new beans in it.
6. My four front top teeth are missing ~ any pup seen them anywhere!?!
7. I make Mom & Dadâ€™s heart melt just by being me. :) I am their first Boxer and I love my folks so much!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tyler or BUST!!!!!  So Long Watauga!!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:53:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well pups we are on our way to Tyler first thing in the morning!!!  Mom &amp; Dad have been doing weird  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well pups we are on our way to Tyler first thing in the morning!!!  Mom & Dad have been doing weird things all day.  They have been putting stuff in boxes, and taking the boxes out to load them on a trailer!!!  They even took my queen bed from the front bedroom and put it in that dang trailer!!!  What does it all mean?????  Well, Mom says "Not worry Bebo, you'll go with Mamma!!!!"  Mom says that we are moving to Tyler to a much bigger house & much bigger yard!!!  But we can't leave until in the morning cause someone named Ike is going through there now!!!  Mom says Ike is a really bad STORM!!!  I say Yike, Ike's a STORM!!!!!!!  I hate storms, so I'm glad we are waiting until Ike leaves Tyler!!!!

To all our friends in Watauga, North Richland Hills & Colleyville ~ we say so long!!!!  We really don't like moving away from all you folks who mean so much to us.  Like the Colleyville Animal Hospital gang - you guys are TOPS in our book!!!  Mom sayd they are the best veterinarian's office we have EVER had!!!  Dr Wilson & Dr Blick, Yolonda, Annette, Lori, & Julie you guys are the BEST!!!  We love you guys!!!!

To our new friends ~ Mac Macadoo, Mitchell, Daisy, Karen & Lonnie = we will miss you and we are soooo sorry our friendship has to be long distance!!!  You are truly the BEST kind of folks!!!!  I hope we can continue our friendship by visiting each other as much as possible.  For those of you who don't know ~ we met this family through Dogster!!!

We are taking the computers down and you won't hear from me until we get internet access on Monday!!!!

Tyler ~ here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Princess Chicken!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/498354</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:00:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi EveryPup who is patient enough to find my diary postings!!!  It's a long trip down my page past a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi EveryPup who is patient enough to find my diary postings!!!  It's a long trip down my page past all those Febreze Collars to my diary!!!  I'm glad ya made it!!!

Saturday while my Mom was out with Mac Macadoo's Mom she bought me a new toy!!!  Yippeee, I love new toys!!!!  (Fred the african grey parrot is always afraid of new toys = what's his problem??)  Anywoof, Mom got me a squeeky bone and I love it....but then she got out Sugar's (bratty chihuahua) new toy and Sugar hated it!!!!  Well guess who LOVED it better than anything (except steak & shrimp)!!!!  Yep you are right pup ~ ME!!!!

I LOVE that new toy!!!!  I named it Princess Chicken!!!  She makes a great squawky sound that is like music to my ears!!!  So Mom let me have it!!!!  Oh happy day ~ I get to keep Princess Chicken!!!!  She is so much fun, I walk around with her (never to leave her behind) and tickle her tummy so she squawks and I talk to her the whole time she is squawking!!!!  I have a lot to say to her!!!!!  I took her to bed with me last night and she slept right beside me all night and didn't leave my side!!!  I think she LOVES me too!!!!  (sssshhhh don't tell Mom - she might get jealous!)

Now I'm not sure why but Mom & Dad are laughing at me the entire time Princess Chicken & I are talking!!  What's up with that pups???  Any pup know????  And even more puzzling is that this morning Mom takes Princess Chicken away and puts her up; and says we have to put her up while Mammaw wakes up and has her coffee.  Do what Mom????  I thought Mammaw loved Princess Chicken's voice as much as I do!!!!  So I immediately go into Mammaw's room and wake her up so she can get busy having her coffee so I can then get my precious Princess Chicken back!!!!  Mammaw comes out to fix her coffee and says - What's up with Justus, he came and woke me up.  Then when I didn't get right up he came back to get me up!!!!

Well all is well, Mom has given me back Princess Chicken and I have given her the entire tour of the house & property.  She & I have shared many secrets this morning.  Now we are gonna go take a nap on the beanbag......I LOVE PRINCESS CHICKEN!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hi EveryPup!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/495442</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:24:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So I just finally found my diary ~ it's under all those Febreeze Collars!!!!  I just noticed that I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I just finally found my diary ~ it's under all those Febreeze Collars!!!!  I just noticed that I have not written since my foot was all bandaged up!!!

Well pups, my foot got all better.  Mom finally had to take the last bandage off 2 days early cause it shifted down my foot and Mom was afraid that it could do more damage than good!!!  That's how it is with foot bandages!!!!  It's a catch 22 whether to keep 'em or loose 'em!!!

So Mom has been working on getting my weight down from 89 pounds to 80 pounds!!!  She & the vet were very happy with it at 80 lbs!!!  Well we did it by cutting down on the canned dog food, and cutting OUT the free feed.  So I was getting 1 cup dry reduced fat food mixed with 2 tablespoons of canned; twice a day.  Well I got to the point where I was asking for extra food 2 hours after eating, so Mom would give me an extra 2/3 cup dry reduced fat food = aaaahhhhh  yummm good!!!!  Well so I gained a pound!!!  Aaaaagggghhhh!!!!!

So now mom feeds me 1 cup dry reduced fat food, with 1 tablespoon canned, with 1/2 can green beans (no salt added)!!!!  Much to my chagrin, I am now acquiring a taste for green beans!!!!  I will keep you posted as to how I do!!!

BTW, I know what the kids mean about green beans (yuk)!!!!

Barking only the BEST your way!!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I Wish My Foot Would Get Well!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/484436</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:56:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So we have been through 3 bandages so far!!!!  One mellow turquoise, one screaming yellow and the ot ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So we have been through 3 bandages so far!!!!  One mellow turquoise, one screaming yellow and the other safety orange!!!  I licked and chewed on the first one and we had to run to the vet to get it changed out.  My days have been full of Mom & Dad constantly saying "Justus not lick your foot" "Justus, NO, not lick foot" "Leave it" Justus Leave it lone"  So I started licking just the tape at the top of the bandage - then I followed that up with using the huge bulb of a bandage to scratch my head.

The vet gave Mom this cream to put on my bandage that smells REALLY bad and tastes even WORSE!!!!  Well, so, now, I LIKE IT!!!!  The whole house smells like it now!!!  Even my king size bed that I let Mom & Dad share with me has that delightful odor!!!  Hey I wonder if Mom will put some of that on my Frostie Paw today????  Kinda like a Frostie Paw sundae with Stinky Cream on top!!!!  This could be the beginning of a new product!!!

So on Sunday Mom had to take my bandage off cause it shifted down my foot and Mom was afraid that it would do more damage!!!  Now I have to lay here beside Mom (instead of on my bean bag near my window)!!!  I need to be in there guarding the front of the house in case a fly goes by!!!

What's a dog to do ~ I thought we were SUPPOSED to lick our wounds!!  I thought we had "MAGICAL HEALING POWER" in our saliva!!!  

Mom says if I will just leave my foot alone it would be healed in 3 days!!!  So pups, what does heeling have to do with my foot getting well???

Here's a Justus tip of the day ~ Don't ever get a foot injury!!!
I sure hope Mac Macadoo's leg gets well soon - he has a big bandage on his leg, but he got stitches too!!!  Macadoo - Not lick it!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Injured Foot</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/482179</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:34:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday I got an owie on my foot!!!  Mom put an ice pack on it last night and wouldn't let me lick ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I got an owie on my foot!!!  Mom put an ice pack on it last night and wouldn't let me lick it!!  Boy I don't get it - dogs are supposed to lick owies!!!
So this morning Mom took me to the vet:

Well I am back from the vet = Dr Wilson found a good size puncture mark in between my toes that is definitely larger than a bee sting or an ant bite!!! Yolanda (my nurse) helped Dr Wilson put a big ol' bandage on my foot (it's turquoise!!)!!! It's as big as a boot and it makes me walk like I'm walking in goo!!!  

Dr Wilson & Yolanda really took good care of me, and they love me so much they want to see me again on Thursday to check the progress of healing. Dr Wilson gave me a shot of anti-biotic and sent me home with pills to take!!!  More Cream Cheese!!!  

On Thursday they hope to send me home with no bandage!!! But if it does not heal, or if it gets worse then Dr Wilson will have to incise it and take out what ever might be in it. 

Mom has to put a bag on my foot every time I go out so she is keeping the big door shut so I have to ring the bell when I need to go out!!!  

Thanks Dr Wilson & Yolanda for taking such good care of me!!!   Oh and Dr Wilson bragged on my good behavior and on my weight loss - I weigh 80 lbs now (down from 89 lbs)!!!

I love Dr Wilson, Yolanda and Mom (even though she won't let me lick my foot) for taking such good care of me!!!

I need a nap!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Birthday to ME &amp; Thanks to My Dogster Pals!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/478128</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Jul 2008 22:17:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is my Birthday and I am 5 years old and thankful!!
I am a thankful pup, yes indeed!!  I am fi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is my Birthday and I am 5 years old and thankful!!
I am a thankful pup, yes indeed!!  I am first thankful for my Mom & Dad, they take super care of me!!  I am thankful for Dogster, they are the reason I am thankful for each of these pups:

Aeon & Family â€“ my first boxer pup pals â€“ always present
MacMacadoo â€“ you are a great friend, faithful & true
Toby Girl â€“ you are a true beauty inside & out
Ramona â€“ the loveliest angel pup ever
The Red Neck Comedy Team â€“ Boomer, Zeus, Sassy, Molly, & Macey -a great source of comedy!
Santa & Boomer RIP â€“  caring pups indeed
Sox Magoo â€“such an encouragerâ€“ ready to make lemonade at any moment
Bruschi â€“ youâ€™re such a great source of entertainment
Allie Gator â€“ the world is a prettier place with you in it
Ruby â€“ your beauty inside radiates out like a beacon
Eve â€“ such grace & style & a great sense of humor to boot
Abe â€“ your strength & grace lights up the sky
Layla â€“ quite effervescent & your one smart pup indeed
Brewski â€“ your fun loving spirit
Bella â€“ you bring light into the darkness
Rocky â€“ your diplomacy rocks
Howie â€“ you keep it real pup
Gus â€“ always fun loving
Phoebe Buffay â€“ no pup looks better in a bikini
Gwydion â€“ you are wise beyond your years
Autumn â€“ your thoughtfulness shines like a star
Rocky, Haleyrae & MugsyMan â€“ A poet, a Brindle Babe & Donâ€™t Mess with Mugsy tha Man
Dot & Urby â€“ your helpfulness Dot & Urbyâ€™s way with a song are impeccable
Smooch the Pooch â€“ a real cutie indeed
Mulligan & Pennie â€“ Diaries just wouldnâ€™t be so entertaining
Scooby Doo â€“ you have a big heart
Maggie, Casey & Aussie Too â€“ you are smart pups indeed
Willey Tucker â€“ thanks for the special pic of Me!!!
Bubba - you're a good big brother to Logan
Logan - learnin' the ropes from Bubba
Thanks to each of you for sharing your lives here on Dogster!!
SomePups are gone to the bridge, all too soon, I miss each one of you!
Iâ€™m sure I missed mentioning somepup, and I apologize for Momâ€™s bad memory.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fred Might Really Taste Good!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/477128</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Jul 2008 10:25:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy oh Boy did we ever have some excitement at my house today!!!
Fred (African Grey Parrot) got out ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy oh Boy did we ever have some excitement at my house today!!!
Fred (African Grey Parrot) got out of his cage today!!!  Aunt Raymond left the cage door open when he cleaned Fred's cage!!!  Uncle Helen had a fit and gave Aunt Raymond a correction!!!  Before we all knew it â€“ Fred took flight!!!  Heâ€™s not a good flier and he crash landed into the wall right where I was standing!!!  I thought OMD I gotta save the day; get Fred and put him in his cage where he belonged!!! So I pounced and grabbed Fred with my mouth!!!

 When all of a sudden Mom was lifting me & pulling me by my back hips (donâ€™t worry it didnâ€™t hurt)!!!  So I had to let go of Fred and get my balance!!!
Mom said that I almost had parrot for my midmorning snack!!!  She said I had my teeth on him and was going to eat him; but I was just gonna put him back in his cage!!  Thatâ€™s all, really!!!

Mom & Aunt Raymond saved Fred and gave me a correction!!!!  Aunt Raymond put a towel over Fred (cause he bites everyone & everypup too) and put that little ankle bitter back in his cage!!! 

Now Fred is hanging upside down in his cage and saying mean things to me!!!  Mom said Fred do you have an issue, and Fred said â€“ â€œYeah, Justus squawk, squawk, squawk!!!!!â€
I dunno why I can't eat him I just wanted a taste!!!! 
AnyPup ever ate a bird (wild or domestic?)??? 
Hey Bruschi, too bad you weren't here = we coulda broke the wishbone!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Health Update!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/471863</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:12:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well pups it looks like I will be around to bark another day!!! {:=)

I have been improving all da ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well pups it looks like I will be around to bark another day!!! {:=)

I have been improving all day!!!

The blood work shows I also have pancreatitis.  Dr Wilson said he is not sure which came first the bloat attempt or the pancreatitis.  In any case I was one sick pup!!!

Mom has been feeding me chicken & rice (she cooked herself, no order out)!!  OMD is it ever good!!!  the bad thing is Dr Wilson has her feeding me only 1/2 cup each hour, not to exceed 3 cups per day!!!  How is a pup to live on that???

So I am going to milk this for as much as I can!!!  My pal Mulligan has told me to refer to it as my PBPS (Pre Boxer Pancreatitis Syndrom).  According to him I should get all the perks that the gals get with their PMS!!!

Thanks to all my boxer pals at the Boxers International Group!!!  You pups are what makes Dogster fun!!!  All your prayers and well wishes are greatly appreciated!!!  If you are a boxer and you need a fun group to have fun in - be sure to check out Boxer International!!!!!  It's were all the cool boxers hang out!!!!

Thanks to my good buddy Toby Girl for sending me this cool Get Well Card that I have set as my main picture!!!  Great job Toby!!  You are one of the most thoughtful pups in Dogster!!!

Thanks to my good friend Mac Macadoo and his pawrents!!!  Y'all have been a comfort to Mom & I!!!

Time to go take that awful medicine (it's the liquid one)!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bloat Scare!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/471298</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:18:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Pups, this is Justus' Mom:

We had to take Justus into the emergency hospital this morning at 4 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Pups, this is Justus' Mom:

We had to take Justus into the emergency hospital this morning at 4:00am.....He had been pacing the floor since 10:00pm last night and I was afraid he would bloat!!  After a run to the hospital and about an hour later we spent $350.00 to learn that he had not bloated yet, but he could have been headed in that direction.  Thank God he had not bloated yet.  Money well spent!!!

Justus has had stomach issues from time to time and has never paced for more than 3 hours.  The last time he had this I was just about to take  him into the vets office when he started getting over it.  If I had taken him this time we may have avoided this trip!!  It seems to be getting a little worse and lasting a little longer each time he has it; which I think is typical of bloat.

He is resting under the influence of a pain reliever right now and I just got him off our bed so I could leave the room.  I was so afraid he would wake up while I was out of the room and try to get down.  He walked to his front window and sat and then collapsed into a heap.   The attending vet said he would sleep for several hours.

Dr. Wilson from Colleyville Animal Clinic has already called this morning to check on him.  And he gave me some additional instructions.

So that is how my weekend ended.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yesterday's Bone!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/462685</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 May 2008 20:09:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday was one of the best days in my life!!!  Mom gave me a raw lamb bone!!  

It was so cool  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday was one of the best days in my life!!!  Mom gave me a raw lamb bone!!  

It was so cool and meaty!!!  I was a good boy too!!  I kept my bone on the blanket Mom put down!!  

I have become a real lamb bone connoisseur, I think I really got the hang of enjoying them in the best way!!  The first time Mom gave me one I spent 2 hours just licking it, I chased that sucker all over the carpeted floor - no kidding - what a dork I was then.  Well this is now......

Mom put the blanket down and I kicked it up until there was a little mound and that's where I rested my bone.   Then I flipped the corner of the blanket over the end of my bone, put my foot on top of the blanket, and started chewing the other end!!  I ate all the meat off the bone and then started in on the joint end and got down to the marrow!!!  MMMMMMMM!!!!!!!  Yes sireee, it was a great day!!

I was so busy chewing my bone yesterday i couldn't write about it until today!!

I love my Mom!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Grandkids!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/461207</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 May 2008 15:31:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The grandkids were here this weekend and dog oh dog was I busy!!!  We have Julianna 8 yrs, Austin 5  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The grandkids were here this weekend and dog oh dog was I busy!!!  We have Julianna 8 yrs, Austin 5 yrs, Jaden 5 yrs & Ashton 2 yrs.  
And when they come - there is so much for me to do;  what with the herding, consoling the one who is crying, the night time bed checks,  licking faces and fingers, and swamp duty around the table there is just no time for resting!!  It's hard to keep up as to who is in time out!  
But I will tell you the only one who was not in time out any this entire weekend was ME!!!!  And my Mom & Dad LOVE me!!!!

I sure hope my good pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/468260">Toby Girl</a> had a great weekend!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TAGGED 3 Times!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/448913</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:48:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have been tagged by Chase, Jackson &amp; Bella!!!  And now by Allie-Gator!!!

Name 4 jobs you have h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been tagged by Chase, Jackson & Bella!!!  And now by Allie-Gator!!!

Name 4 jobs you have had:
1. Watch Dog, alert everyone when anyone is in my eye site.
2. Keeper of the Toys.
3. Bed Warmer.
4. Fence Patrol.

Name four places where you have lived(or stayed at)
1) Breeder in Colleyville, Texas
2) 1st pawrentâ€™s apartment (son of current pawrent)
3) With Mom & Dad Watauga Texas
4) Will be moving to Tyler Texas


Name 4 places that you have been:
1) Austin TX
2) Houston TX
3) PetSmart, Watauga TX
4) Pet Haven, Watauga TX

Name 4 places you would rather be:
1) Anywhere with Mom
2) Anywhere else with Dad
3) On my leash for a walk.
4) At the park.

I am tagging these four pups:
1. Buddy
2. Meatball
3. Tuxy
4. Teagan
And now I am tagging these four pups:
1. Max
2. Belle
3. Caroline
4. Juneau]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bug Fighting Is Not For Me!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/445896</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Apr 2008 20:17:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday Dad had gone out the back door, he had to spray the yard for fleas (we have bad neighbors  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Dad had gone out the back door, he had to spray the yard for fleas (we have bad neighbors who don't keep their dogs fleas controlled). So, he shuts the big door so I can't follow him out through the doggie door.  Mom was sitting at her desk working, and I was (like the faithful dog I am) sitting beside her.  I was looking at the back door worried that Dad may need my help out there!! 
Well, he finally comes back in; and all is well. I'm now laying by Mom, she is working...when all of a sudden I jump to attention, Mom looks around to see me staring at the floor beside her....so she looks where I'm looking and sees a pincher bug crawling toward her....she says Justus get it! .....I jump into action like a warrior - first I do the boxer pounce with my front feet; then I put my nose to the floor and then OUCH, OOOOWWWWIIIEEE!! That dang bug pinched me right on the lip!!!! I JUMPED back and Mom screams, the bug falls to the floor and starts making a run for it!! 
I look at Mom and say ~ sorry Mom but you're on your own = that dang thing bites!! ....Dad comes with a tissue and scoops the bug up and tosses it in the trash can!!!! I can't believe that thing bit me!!!! Mom & I love Dad ~ he is our hero!!! 

I will probably think twice before I fight off a bug for Mom again!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm A Half Breed!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/444657</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Apr 2008 14:51:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>THE HALF BREED

They call me a Boxer,
But I'm a Half-Breed.
Part Boxer of course,
and part peop ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ THE HALF BREED

They call me a Boxer,
But I'm a Half-Breed.
Part Boxer of course,
and part people indeed.

Anyone who owns me knows it's true.
We're so close to being people,
we're like part of you.
"He's one of the family,"
you've heard people say.
"Don't know how we'll manage when he passes away."

But they'll get another Boxer,
a pure bred at first.
Not the most well-behaved puppy,
but far from the worst.

Then the change will take place,
the same as before.
They'll end up with the same human HALF-BREED once more!
Author - Unknown]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I Know A Secret</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/441837</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:27:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ok so I know a secret!!!!  Mom said I could tell all of you on Dogster what it is; because Sugar is  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok so I know a secret!!!!  Mom said I could tell all of you on Dogster what it is; because Sugar is not allowed on Dogster!!!  Mom says only GOOD dogs can get on Dogster, and well, Sugar is NOT a good dog.....she is quite bad in fact!!

Today, Sugar (bratty chihuahua) is going to the vet for her yearly check up, and she is going to get the needle (he-he-he)!!!  She is going to have the temp stick stuck up her you know what & everything!!!  SHE'S GONNA HATE IT!!!!

Now here is the deal ~ I love to go to the vet ~ those doctors & technicians treat me like a KING!!!  But Sugar, (ha-ha-ha) = she HATES it!!!!  She even gets all nervous and shakey when she goes there JUST FOR A NAIL TRIM!!!

I go to the vets office monthly to get my nails trimmed; and then of course for my yearly stuff.  And that is all OK by me!!!  Those guys are simply my buds!!  In fact I am going this morning to get my nails trimmed; I can't wait!!!  

But Sugar is going this afternoon for her LITTLE VISIT!!!  I can't wait for her to come back to the house after....she will be all solemn and quiet!!!   HA-HA-HA-HA SUGAR QUIET!!!!!!!  Now that's funny!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, so I'm gonna go in there and stand in front of her and just LOOK AT HER; then I'm gonna just bust out laughing....and walk away shaking my head while still laughing......0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0:]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So Much Goin's On!!!!!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/441607</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:39:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>There is so much goin's on that I don't know where to start:

Ok so yesterday Mom &amp; I had to go to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There is so much goin's on that I don't know where to start:

Ok so yesterday Mom & I had to go to the airport to pick up my skin brother (who was my original Dad)!!  I really didn't know what an airport was; so I just went with Mom.  We went in the car ~ have I told you I don't like the new car?  Well the back doors don't open as wide as the old car; and the seats in the new car are leather and I slide.  Ok, so Mom fixed the sliding thing with this cool pad that clings to the seat but is comfy for me ~ so I sit on the other side of the seat!!  I dunno why!!!!  Anyway, have ya ever been to the airport?  There is a lot of action there, let me tell you!!!!  People all draggin' suit cases & loud noises up in the sky!!!!!  If I were not with Mom I think I would have been scared!!!  So we waited and FINALLY here he comes - I blink and blink - and sure enough it is HIM ~ my brother ~ I LOVE MY SKIN BROTHER!!!!!  I was sooooo excited and let me tell you that the Wiggle Butt Dance is hard to do in the back seat of a car!!!!!!

So when we got home I gave him a double dose of the Wiggle Butt Dance!!!!  Sugar tried to butt in but I didn't let her!!!!!!!!  I had soo much to show him ~ the new comforter on his bed (my bed when he's gone), and my backyard that the yard guy just cleaned up, and my new ball, oh and my new Wubbie toy Mom got me from the Rescue Animal Site!!  I LOVE MY NEW WUBBIE!!!!  We played for a while and as soon as he sat down ~ I got in his lap!!  We took a little nap; and then we played some more!!!!  I LOVE THAT GUY!!!!!!

So then this morning Dad was home and he fed me breakfast!!!  Then we went out to check the varmit traps ~ I knew there would be something under there because I heard it under there yesterday afternoon ~ sure enough we GOT ONE!!!!!  So I had to stand by and help Dad get the dead varmit out of the trap eeeewwww it was gross!!  Then when Dad rebaited and reset the trap my skin brother had to hold me back, cause I wanted to see about that ~ Mom kept sayin' Bebo it will make OOWWIE!!!!  I knew then I had to stay away, so I sat while skin brother petted me!!!!!

We played some more, and then he had to go to see a man about a horse (what ever that means!)!!

I better go back to my beanbag in front of the window to watch for him to return!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ding ~ Dong the Sugar's Back!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/439492</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:41:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I've had so much Sugar in the past 24 hours I feel like diabetic shock is going to strike me any min ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've had so much Sugar in the past 24 hours I feel like diabetic shock is going to strike me any minute!!!!!!! {:=(

So, Sugar (the BRATTY Chihuahua) came back last night, and the minute she walks in she starts Snappin' at me!!!  I ignored her.......for a while anyway!!!!!

So, Mom got me this cool Kong Wubba octopus toy from The Animal Rescue Site.  And it came in the mail yesterday, I love it ~ I played with it all day ~ I love it!!!  I've thanked Mom for it several times!!

So in comes Sugar, and within the hour she is trying to sniff at MY Wubby!!  I stroll over to tell her that it belongs to me - and she SNAPS ME ~ RIGHT IN THE FACE!!!
Well, that was the last straw!!!  I commenced to SNAP back ~ she started running (like the coward she is) ~ so I caught her, right behind the neck!!  Then I came to my senses when I heard Mom say "Noooooooo"!!!  So, I stopped, let her go, and Dad picks up Brat and starts lookin' for blood.  Well, there wasn't any blood ~ I didn't want to hurt her, just scare the tamales out of her!!!

If she would just learn to not BE SOOOO MEAN, I might let her live!!!!  Hey, if she goes missing; don't come ask me any questions and I will tell you no lies!!

I love my Wubby & my Mom & Dad!!!!  Bark at ya later ~ Woof-Woof!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I Am Sugar Free!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/438567</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:45:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ok, so I'm only Sugar free for the next 2 days.  Sugar went to Ennis to visit Aunt Craig &amp; Uncle Bev ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok, so I'm only Sugar free for the next 2 days.  Sugar went to Ennis to visit Aunt Craig & Uncle Beverly with Mammaw!!  (I always switch that aunt & uncle thing ~ I think it's funny)

So you may ask yourself = what does Sugar Free mean to Justus?????

Well, I'll tell you:

1. No snapping in my face!
2. I can have my Chewy anywhere in the house I please!
3. I can sit in Mammaw's chair!
4. I can bark at anything I want; without Sugar putting in her 2 cents!
5. I can rough house with Dad; without Sugar nipping my heels!
6. I can play with Mom; without Sugar charging & snapping at me!

Life is SWEET when it's Sugar Free!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hi Every Pup!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/436854</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:37:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today was a normal day around my house; but let me tell you what happened last night:  

Ok so rem ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today was a normal day around my house; but let me tell you what happened last night:  

Ok so remember that Sugar (the bratty chihuahua) belongs to Mammaw, and they live with us.  Now Sugar is always mean to me; she is always snappin' at me, she also says mean things to me all the time!!  

Well Sugar thinks she is soooo smart, but let me tell you; while she was asleep on the couch last night Mammaw came into MY room and sat on MY king size bed with me and PETTED me and TALKED to me and she even gave me a little KISS ON THE HEAD!!  Sugar never knew (ha-ha)!!!  Mammaw is soooo sweet; that mean ol' Sugar could take a lesson or two from her!!

Don't get me wrong; I am a fun loving guy!!!  I could really have fun playing with Sugar if she was not sooooo mean!!!

Anyway, so today - mom was sitting out on the back porch; me & Sugar were out there, I was just mulling around lookin' for the rat that used to live under the deck (more about that later).....well all of a sudden = mom is gettin' onto Sugar....I turn and look and guess who is on the deck standing over a dog turd and is about to eat it!!!!   Yep, you guessed it - Sugar was, and mom was tellin' her NO SUGAR and DON'T EAT THAT!!!!  So I go over to investigate; and Sugar bares her teeth at me and snarls = so I tell her - "You couldn't pay me to eat that stuff!", and I say - "Mom's got plenty of good food in the house!!!"  So Sugar, she just goes a head and starts to eat it anyway (ya know she thinks she's the boss of everyone!) = so mom just gets the pooper scooper and takes it from her, and then goes out and scoops the entire yard (she does that every other day anyway).  So har-har- har Sugar didn't get her way!!!  I LOVE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS!!!!!!

I just want to give a shout out to Cash my friend from Australia.....Good Luck tomorrow in the Dog Show!!!  You are a winner in my book!!

So I guess that is all I have to share today!!
Bark at ya later!!  Woof - Woof!!  0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0:]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boxer Missing in CA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/435914</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:33:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Alee is a beautiful boxer who went missing on 03/08/08 at Pismo Beach CA!

Please check out her pa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Alee is a beautiful boxer who went missing on 03/08/08 at Pismo Beach CA!

Please check out her page (Dogster #687509).

Help spread the word so she can be found and returned to her family.

Thanks Layla for helping spread the word.

Safe at home,
Justus]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hi Every Pup!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/435481</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:47:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/435481</guid>
		<description>So you may not recognize me = A new friend Daisy made me a St. Patty's picture!!  She did a great jo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So you may not recognize me = A new friend Daisy made me a St. Patty's picture!!  She did a great job!!!  So, I was trying to figure out how did Daisy know me and how did she know I needed a St. Patty's Day pic.  Well, my good friend Ramona asked Daisy to make it for me!!  So through this wonderful Dogster network, I have a great holiday pic (before the holiday!).  Thanks Daisy & Ramona, you pups are so thoughtful!!

My mom also put a guestbook on my page, I hope while you are here you will sign it!!  Mom is learning this webpage stuff slowly, but surely!!

I was talking to a pup named Solomon here on Dogster about games, we both agree we love to play games.  Here are a couple of our favorites:

Hide the Hand is my favorite game to play on the bed, that's where your mom or dad hide their hand inside your blankey, and I try to find it (with my mouth of course), Mom says sometimes I get too rough!!  But I love my ball, mom bought me a tennis ball that squeeks!! Boy do I love that thing, I'm all over the house with it until it goes under something!  She got it from the Feed the Rescued Animals website store. 

My favorite outdoor game is fighting with my basket ball that hangs from the swingset.....mom fixed it for me when I was little, and it is the best fun...sometimes I hit it and run around the yard and try to get back to hit it again before it stops swinging!!! Mom has to get a new ball about twice a year cause this Texas sun dries it up!! The swingset is in a big sandbox, and I love digging in the sand!!!

We have been having crazy weather lately, last week it rained ice, then it snowed, we got 4 inches of snow!!  I thought it was great, I played & played in it!!  But you won't see any pics on my page of the snow cause I could not be still long enough for mom to get one ~ she only got shots of my behind!!  All the snow is melted and gone now, but now it is raining!!  Crazy Texas weather!

I hope all my pals get well, Abe has an ugly bump on his foot, his mom is going to take him to the vet to see what it is.  MacMacadoo has a cold, get well soon Mac!!  And a pup named Elvis is having an serious drama with his health!!  There are these pups and more on dogster who need our prayers.

Well, I guess I better go out and patrol the fence line!!  It's my job, I can't take off just becuase it is raining!!  0:  0:  0:  0:  0:  0:  0:  0:]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>See My New Picture!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/429010</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:15:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/429010</guid>
		<description>So I put up a new pic today!

It's of my original human Dad, and Truffles~RIP (silky terrier) and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I put up a new pic today!

It's of my original human Dad, and Truffles~RIP (silky terrier) and Chloe~RIP (cocker spaniel.

My original human Dad (Larry) is the son of my mom & dad I have now.  I call Larry my human brother now.  It's confusin'!!  I love Larry, but he was woman crazy and gave me up cause his new woman thought I was too much for her.  What ever that means!!???!!!!!?????  His new woman is history now!!  Mom & Dad told Larry that he could not have me back, I was their dog now!!

Larry just moved up to St Louis, boy am I glad I could stay here in Texas with Mom & Dad.  Cause do you know it snows up there!!  Yeah, and ices up too!!  Not my kinda weather!!

So, Truffles was mom & dad's dog when I came to live with them.  She was old, and she did not tollerate me very well.  I tried to be nice to her, but she was having none of it!!  I am sorry to say that she went to Rainbow Bridge the summer of 2006.  Mom & Dad were really sad that she was gone, but they said she had a really good life, and it's good she went so easy.  Larry went looking for her and found her in the back yard, she was already gone.  She has a nice burial spot, we put flowers on it from time to time.

Then Chloe was Stephanie's (my human sister) dog.  She lived in Austin, but she would come often to visit us.  She was a really nice dog and she kinda liked me.  She would play with me when Steph wasn't lookin'!!  Chloe got really sick, and she had to go to Rainbow Bridge so she could stop suffering.  Mom told Stephanie that is would be best to let her go.  Stephanie was never so sad in her life.  We all miss Chloe very much!!

But that is me in Larry's right arm!!!  I was only about 2 months old then.  I was just a pup!!  See, I'm lookin at Chloe's ears.  I loved those ears!!!  Chloe used to let me nip at 'em.  Then she would get tired of it and gently let me know to stop.  So I would, and then I would chase her tail.  She had one of those long fluffy tails!!  She would swing it just for me to chase!  It was great fun!!

Well, it's time to go patrol the yard!!  I just wanted everyone to know who all these guys are in the new pic.

Bark at ya latter!!!!  0: 0: o: 0:]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Dog Park</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/425385</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:08:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone, today mom took me to a really nice dog park that Mac Macadoo told me about.  It was a p ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone, today mom took me to a really nice dog park that Mac Macadoo told me about.  It was a pretty big place, very clean & separate yards for big & small dogs.  There were lots of dogs there.  

I was soooo excited I got all slobbery; and mom said I looked rabid.  Lucky for me there was a nice person there who brought a towel for his dog and he used it on my face.  His dog was a boxer too (10 yrs old).  

I had such fun, however, I would have had more fun if mom would have let me off my leash.  All the other dogs were off their leash and they were running fast.  And guess what; well - mom can't run as fast as those guys!!  She said that she would let me off my leash next time.

It was so nice to be able to talk to other dogs besides bossy Sugar.  I can't wait to go back again.  Some day soon I will be meeting MacMacadoo there ~ I can't wait!!  

When Dad got home I told him all about it!!  Mom told Dad that I was a really Good Boy!!  That made me sit up and feel proud of myself!!

Oh, and Dad brought me a Valentine surprise - it's a big fluffly, soft dog!!  Only it does not smell like the dogs at the park; and it can't run like they can either!!  Oh well, I love it!!  Thanks Dad, I love you!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMD ~ I've Been Tagged And Then Forgot!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/424257</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:36:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/424257</guid>
		<description>Oh my, I was tagged by Squidgey back on Jan 28th!!!  I got 2 tags that day - so I guess mom thought  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh my, I was tagged by Squidgey back on Jan 28th!!!  I got 2 tags that day - so I guess mom thought that there was only one!!!

Squidgey ~ thanks for the tag!!!   I will list 5 things I am thankful for and then tag 5 buddies for them to do the same......

1. Reading Squidgey's family's journals!!  They are always so entertaining!!
2. Everyone on the Dogster community.  Loaded with lots of great dogs & owners (you know who you are!)!!
3. The forums on Dogster can be very educational and entertaining.
4. All the nice Valentines I have received.  It is very thoughtful of each of you!
5. Chewys, did I mention how much I LOVE Chewys!!!!!  I LOVE THEM LOTS!!!!

I have tagged:

Ben 713526
Mr. Tucker 462151
Kubota 688752
Jack 712179
Boston 643412
I hope you all have as much fun as I did!!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Those Moms ~ They Are Great!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/423792</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:01:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning I was not doin' so well, my tummy hurted.  I could not eat my breakfast that Dad fixed  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning I was not doin' so well, my tummy hurted.  I could not eat my breakfast that Dad fixed for me, and I was pacing.  

Mom is sick with the flu, I went & woke her up.  She knew immediatly that something was wrong, and said she would help me.  She gave me some pink stuff that I hate - A LOT!!  She said Bebo, it will make your tummy better.  Oh yeah, she had to hold my head & force it in my mouth (I was not let'in that stuff onto my tounge - no sirrie).  So I gagged it down (Mom made me) (all 3 squirts of it), spit some on the floor.  Dumb stuff I just knew that I ate that BAD tastin' stuff for nothin'!!!  But to my surprise 20 minutes later - guess what - I am all better!!!!  I have my tail up and I'm wigglin'  and doin' the Kidney Bean again!!  {:+)

That Mom, she really knows what to do!!  I LOVE her!!!!

I will be glad when Mom is feeling better, she is missing all the great weather we are having.  Everyday I thought we would be goin' to the park and the store.  Mom always takes me when she goes to PetSmart.  We don't buy my food there, but they do have my chewys.  Oh how I LOVE my CHEWYS!!!

Uh oh, I hear something, I better go check it out and BARK BARK BARK so they will know this property is protected by me - the SSB (Super Sentry Boxer)!!!!   Gotta Run...........o:    o:    o:    o:]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been Tagged Again!!  This is Fun!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/423369</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Feb 2008 09:59:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/423369</guid>
		<description>I have been Valentine Tagged by my good furfriend Sonny!!   Thanks Sonny for including me in your ga ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been Valentine Tagged by my good furfriend Sonny!!   Thanks Sonny for including me in your game.  I will change the rules slightly:  Since this is my second time being tagged I will list 5 things I am Thankful for instead of Wish for.  I will then tag 5 more of my buddies.......

I am especially Thankful for:

1.  My mom & dad ~ I love ya guys!!
2.  All my pals here at Dogster ~ you guys make my world go kidney bean!!
3.  My good health ~ thanks to the great folks at Colleyville Animal Hosp!!
4.  My doggie door & big back yard ~ I love to run!!
5.  My treats ~ they are yummy ~ and mom & dad make it a special time too!!

I tagged these 5 buddies:
1.  Bleue 14303
2. Maggie Moo 686968
3. Zeus 677292
4. Harley 67294
5. Dozer 667041

So you guys do the same as me = either list 5 things you Wish For or 5 things you are Thankful For, then tag 5 of your buddies.  Have fun!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Life is GOOOD!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/423125</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:41:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/423125</guid>
		<description>Mom is finally getting better.  She has been under the weather, and she can finally get back to doin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom is finally getting better.  She has been under the weather, and she can finally get back to doing things with me!!  I told her we have some PawMail to answer.  We have been tagged and need to respond to that.  And I need to go back to the vet to get my nails done (I love those guys at the vet)!!

She told me that I was a really good boy while she was sick.  She said that I gave her lots of comfort, just like I did when Dad had his broken leg.  I am a pretty good comforter if I must say so myself.

Oh boy, gotta run Dad is home and I gotta go get one of my toys to greet him with.....I do it everyday!!!

See ya on the stroll!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been &quot;Valentine Tagged&quot;</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/418257</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:10:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/418257</guid>
		<description>Hey everypup .... I've been &quot; Valentine Tagged&quot; by my Pawsome friend 
Eve!!!
So now I make 5 Valen ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey everypup .... I've been " Valentine Tagged" by my Pawsome friend 
Eve!!!
So now I make 5 Valentine wishes here in my diary .... then tag 5 of my pals by pawmail, or a fun rosette. {;+p 
My 5 wishes are :

1. Tougher laws & penaltys for animal abusers!
2. More Chewys!!  One a day is just not enough for me!!
3. More $$ for NO KILL Shelters , Rescues!
4. For every pet to be spayed & neutered!
5. For Sugar to be more like her name & stop snappin' at me!!!!

Now I tag my 5 pals & send them a p-mail. hope you all have fun!

Valentine - 335423
Jewel-706387
Honey - 695661
Smoochabull - 91933
Princess Cupcake!! - 680377
Rosie - 679885
Ooops I did 6 - oh well the more the merrier!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Something Is On It's Way ~ And I Don't Think It's Santa Again</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/416862</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:05:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, I know something is fix'n to happen, I can feel it!!!  The wind was really blowing this mornin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, I know something is fix'n to happen, I can feel it!!!  The wind was really blowing this morning, but the sky was blue.  I kept going outside to check on things all day, and I can feel it.  For Texas it has really been cold today!! 

So, I felt that I needed to eat dinner early.  So I did and now mom tells me that bad weather is coming.  I don't think I really understand her words, but she put the towel down at the back door.  She always does that when it rains.

I guess I'll just sit back and keep watching.  I wish dad & my human brother were already home, so I could keep watch for everyone.

I better go check the front window and the back yard again!!  I'll walk the fence line and make sure it is secure!

See ya on the stroll!!    Woof~Woof!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oh Boy Roofers To Watch!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/413097</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:52:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm glad my cough is gone because it looks like I'll be busy for a couple of days ~ there are roofer ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm glad my cough is gone because it looks like I'll be busy for a couple of days ~ there are roofers on the house behind us!!   Oh boy something to watch & bark at!!!! 

I'll really have to be on my paws and watch them good!!  If I could just find a way to get on the payroll, I would make a good supervisor!  Boy, I've been barking at them all morning, well until mom made me stop.  I love to bark, especially when there is someone where they don't belong!!

I just really don't understand why mom always says No Bark!!  I thought that's what I am supposed to do.....Hey, I wonder how they get up on that roof anyway?  Let me go look......

I guess if I am going to supervise these guys I will have to do it from the ground....they use these long rails with cross railings on them, mom says they are ladders....I don't think I can climb a ladder!?!

Well, better go I hear them banging again!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gotta Cough ~ Went to Vet</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/411924</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:22:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/411924</guid>
		<description>I went to see Dr Wilson at the Colleyville Animal Clinic.  I love to go there!!  Mom takes me there  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went to see Dr Wilson at the Colleyville Animal Clinic.  I love to go there!!  Mom takes me there to get my nails trimmed once a month.  They all love me there!!  They make me feel sooo special everytime I go!!

But this time was different, oh it was ok in the beginning - until all of a sudden my nurse stuck this thing where the sun don't shine!!!!  ;=(  What's up with that?!?  Once she took that out everything was great.  She said I was normal, well I coulda told her that without going through all that!!  Next time I hope she just asks me!!

The doc came in and said that we caught it early.  What ever that means.  Well, so we go to leave and the nurse gives mom a bottle of pills.....I weigh 86 pounds now and the doc says I need more exercise.  I thought that Christmas picture just made me look fat!!

So now I have to take these pills for my cough, and boy do they make me thirsty!!  I can't wait to stop taking them.  Mom hides them in cream cheese, that's the best part.  I LOVE cream cheese!!

I hope next time they just do my nails!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I Was Tagged By Diesel</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/409003</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Jan 2008 12:20:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/409003</guid>
		<description>Here are the rules of this game of tag incase you have never gotten the chance to play. When you're  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Here are the rules of this game of tag incase you have never gotten the chance to play. When you're tagged you post 7 random facts about yourself and the rules in your diary. Then pick 7 fur friends and let them know they have been tagged. post their names in your diary. You can either tag by giving rosettes or by sending pawmail!! 
Here are 7 facts about myself.

1.    I was originally owned by my mom & dad's son.  Now he is my human brother, but I still love him the same!
2.    I ask for a chewy every night at 7:00 (you can set your watch by it).
3.    I live with a bratty Chihuahua.  And I am not exagerating!!  She is always snapping at me  ~  for nothin'!!
4.    I love balls, any ball!  Oh, and Cuz toys.  I have 4 toys that have names.  When mom calls one by name I go get it, even if it's in the bottom of my toy basket.
5.    I don't like mom's new car, it has leather seats.
6.    My white markings on my front feet both match, and the white markings on my back feet match.
7.    I have a tall king size bed that I love......weelllll, maybe it's really my mom & dad's bed - but I let them sleep with me on it.  It's comfy!!!

I tagged Mickey, Boomer, Cash, Dylan, Zeus, Tyson, and Max. Sorry if any of you have already been tagged.You don't have to play again if you don't want too..I'll understand.

This is a cool dogster game, it sure does help one get to know a little bit more about each other. Hope the fur friends you have choosen have fun also.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It Was a Very Merry Christmas!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/406143</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:03:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/406143</guid>
		<description>I finally got rested after the big day!!  I had 4 toddlers to keep track of; what with the herding a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I finally got rested after the big day!!  I had 4 toddlers to keep track of; what with the herding and licking = I was busy!!!

Santa was very good to me!!  I was a very good dog; mom is always tell'n me I am!!!!  

Santa brought me a new bed for my crate, a new foot ball (it's mint flavor), and chewys!!!!!!  LOTS OF CHEWYS, a Whole Bag Full!!!!!!!  Mom says I can only have one at a time.

Then there was the food!!!!  Oh boy did I get full!!  Mom deboned a hen & I got the scraps.  She wouldn't give me all of them, she said that too much would make my tummy hurt.  But, oh boy were they every goooood!!!  Mom's a great cook!

I can't wait for next Christmas.  Mom says it's a whole year away (what ever that means?)!  But she assured me there will be more poultry scraps in the near future.  And my Birthday is in July!!!  Oh boy, I can't wait!!!  ~ What's a July?  Anyone know?

My tail's a waggin'!!  See ya on the stroll!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Surprise ~ I Kinda Like My Crate!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/403454</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:31:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/403454</guid>
		<description>Hey, don't anyone tell mom or dad; but I have found that I kinda like my crate!  I forgot how comfor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey, don't anyone tell mom or dad; but I have found that I kinda like my crate!  I forgot how comforting it make me feel.

So, every night when everyone is asleep, I sneek off mom & dad's bed and open my crate door and climb in......I do a few circles and lie down.  Soon I am fast asleep.  I will sleep there for a few hours until I get cold.  Then I just jump back on mom & dad's bed and one of them will cover me up and I get snuggly warm!!

It's like having the best of two worlds!!

I am a happy dog!!!  But I still don't think I will ever get used to those shoes!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Shoes Are NOT For Dogs!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/402096</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:43:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/402096</guid>
		<description>I don't know what mom it thinking lately!!  She bought me athletic shoes!?!  Yep 4 of em' ~ one for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't know what mom it thinking lately!!  She bought me athletic shoes!?!  Yep 4 of em' ~ one for each foot.  And she expects me to walk in them.  So I tried and I looked like I was walking in thick goo!!!  And on top of that everyone laughed at me!!!  Well I think that is the only reason she bought them!!
Then she bought me a jacket!  I kinda like it though, when it is cold outside if feels good.  At least I can walk ok with it on, but I don't think I can jump on the bed with it on.  I just sit there and look at the bed, then she finally takes it off so I can get in bed.
So, then today guess what she did!?!  She put my crate back up!!  As if!!!!!  Well, so now I am worried that I will hav'ta start stayin' in it all day, like before.  Mom says "It's OK" and says that it is a good thing!!  Well I don't know about that!  
I guess she means well!?!  I know she loves me!!!!  And dad loves me too!!
See ya on the stroll!~!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>10/05/07 Yearly Vet Check-up</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/373833</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:04:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/373833</guid>
		<description>I went to the vet today for my yearly check-up and shots.  So I am legal again.  

My vet bragged  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went to the vet today for my yearly check-up and shots.  So I am legal again.  

My vet bragged on how beautiful & healthy I am.  He also mentioned my great behavior.  He gave mom all the credit, but mom knows that I really work at it.

They trimmed my nails and buffed them with the dremmel tool.  I look dashing.....hey talk about dashing - I better run outside and patrol the fence line.

Yours truly,
Justus]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Wedding-09/23/07</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/367728</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Sep 2007 02:13:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/367728</guid>
		<description>Well the wedding is finally over!  I guess my mom will be home more now, and I am glad.  My human si ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well the wedding is finally over!  I guess my mom will be home more now, and I am glad.  My human sister just got married on September 15th and I had to stay in a kennel for a few days.  

I stayed at the Triple Crown Kennel in Hutto, Texas.  It is really nice there.  They really know how to treat a dog!  

I wanted to be the ring bearer, but my sister would not hear of it.  She chose to use a really cute 4 year old boy instead.  I know you can't believe it either!!  So there won't be any cute wedding photos.

Now mom & dad have bought a new car.  It has leather seats and I am not too sure if I like it.  In the old car there were cloth seats and I did not slip & slide.  Mom is going to try to figure out something to put on the seat that will help me not slip so I will feel more comfortable.  But with this Texas heat we have to be careful what we put in the car, because it will cook.

Catch you on the back forty,
Justus]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I HATE RAIN!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/332125</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Jul 2007 18:38:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/332125</guid>
		<description>It has been raining here for weeks.  And when I say rain, I mean I am up to my back hocks in water;  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It has been raining here for weeks.  And when I say rain, I mean I am up to my back hocks in water; and I am a tall boxer; and our yard is high & usually dry!

Today I watched while my mom went out to save the garbage cans from floating onto a busy road.  It was a real mess.  I stood at the window and watched as she waded in water knee deep.  I have never seen this much rain in my life.

I love to play with the basket ball that hangs from the swing set in the back of the yard.  But now there is a big puddle under it.  Dad needs to put more sand in my sandbox.  I have not been able to dig in there since the rain started 8 weeks ago.

I hate rain!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've become a half breed!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/328731</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:02:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>JUSTUS~OUR BEST FRIEND '03-'12 ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/571275/diary/A_day_in_the_life_of_justus/328731</guid>
		<description>THE HALF BREED

They call me a Boxer,
But I'm a Half-Breed.
Part Boxer of course,
and part peop ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ THE HALF BREED

They call me a Boxer,
But I'm a Half-Breed.
Part Boxer of course,
and part people indeed.

Anyone who owns me knows it's true.
We're so close to being people,
we're like part of you.
"He's one of the family,"
you've heard people say.
"Don't know how we'll manage when he passes away."

But they'll get another Boxer,
a pure bred at first.
Not the most well-behaved puppy,
but far from the worst.

Then the change will take place,
the same as before.
They'll end up with the same human HALF-BREED once more!
                                                                                         Author - Unknown]]></content:encoded>
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