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<title>My Odyssey</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Odysseus</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 08:24:18 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Birthday Thanks!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:21:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just wanted to stop in really quick and say thanks to all of you for the warm woofday wishes!  The ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just wanted to stop in really quick and say thanks to all of you for the warm woofday wishes!  The brought a smile to my eyes and a wag to my tail!!  Mommy says tomorrow I even get to come on and play for a while and write a proper thank you to each and every one!  Yeah!!!

I miss all of you more than I can say. Mommy and I both think of you almost everyday.  We can't wait until things get a little more under control and we can come back and play some!  (I am hoping for end of October-ish since mommy should have her grad schools picked and visited by then.)  We really really miss all of you and hope you are all doing well.  Please don't furget us because we could never furget you!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am okay... well mommy is</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/665389</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Apr 2010 05:10:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sorry everyfur who we worried.  Our internet finally got fully repaired yesterday and we are online. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sorry everyfur who we worried.  Our internet finally got fully repaired yesterday and we are online.  Mom has been busy looking for work and I have been a happy pup playing with her.
Unfortunately I started limping this morning.  We are leaving for the vet momentarily for an emergency appt.  Mom is scratching her head on what could have happened. I will try to woof on by more soon.

Update

Somehow I managed to completely remove my toe nail. It just isn't there anymore. Now I have this big bandage thing that is there to make me more "comfortable". What is my vet thinking?? How can I be comfortable with a big thing stuck to my leg. It is mainly just to provide some padding and when it falls off it falls off. Hopefully if I have my way it will be off by the end of the day *wink wink*
 I also have some meds for a few days to prevent an infection. It could have been much worse.  Of course  I am not sure what would be worse than this stupid bandage....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>10 Things I have learned this Blizzard</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/653754</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:32:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>1.	When the snow is piled 2 feet up against the door it is best to let your pawrent go first even if ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 1.	When the snow is piled 2 feet up against the door it is best to let your pawrent go first even if it is just on this occasion.

2.	Don’t throw snow against the wind.  It will just come back and bite you in the face.

3.	When looking to do your business low spots make the best spots.

4.	Nothing makes your boring yard more interesting than a snow storm.  Suddenly it is like you are a pirate in search of hidden treasures.(namely all the sticks and toys you left out there before the storm)

5.	Digging your own igloo is a lot of work.  My recommendation: subcontract some huskies to help with the labor!

6.	Zoomies are always better when you fling snow everywhere.

7.	Plows are a shovelers worst enemy but a car’s best friend. Not that I care frankly cars are an abomination against nature and should be stopped. Maybe I should start a down with plows campaign.

8.	The snow is lower on the other side of the street.  (Well at least for us. Man those drifts were amazing and our house was perfect to have all of them right on our walkways. BOL)

9.	Do a kind deed for your neighbors.  When a blizzard is coming park your cars in the drive to provide a place for all the snow to drift against protecting their yard.

10.	Nothing is better than a snow nap.  You know the one after running and bounding through the yard then coming in and curling up on your nice warm bed.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snow... snow and more snow</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/643418</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:58:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just had to take a sec and say wow that is a lot of snow.  I mean I loooove snow but it is over my ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just had to take a sec and say wow that is a lot of snow.  I mean I loooove snow but it is over my head and I am no short pup.  Mommy had to take a break from studying this morning just to dig a path for me in the back yard to be able to.... well.... you know.  It is beautiful and amazing!! I love playing and tried to pounce the snow as it flew off of mom's shovel.  Of course only problem is there is so much I am not quite sure what to do.  Check out my video to see what I mean...BOL!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Woofday Thanks!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/621396</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:32:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you Willey for the pawsome picture!!  
Thanks Spanky for the super yummy cake... Fancypants a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you Willey for the pawsome picture!!  
Thanks Spanky for the super yummy cake... Fancypants always has the best sweets! 
A big thank you for Jessica for the lovely woofday message!!
Checkers my main pup thank you for the warm wishes!!
The Doggie Connection gets a big woof for the great woofday picture!! Arooo!
Thanks sooo much to my new pals Crystal and Prince for the pawsome birthday cake!  It was spectacular!
Thanks to Bitu who is the best for sending me a warm Woofday wish and pawsome rosette! 
Big Woofy thanks to the Tankus Gang to for their beautiful birthday barks!
Thanks to Ellie for the pawsome birthday crown!
Thanks to The Family of &#9829; Lexie Furever&#9829;, &#9829; Amber &#9829;, &#9829; Skye&#9829;, ~*Spanky*~,  &#9829;Sammy&#9829;, &#9829;Miz Frankie&#9829;, &#9829;Henry&#9829;, Johnny(Friends Dog), and &#9829;Johnny&#9829; for the ice cream and cake YUMMMM!!
Woofy Wishes of gratitude to Scooby for the super pirate flag for my Woofday!! I love pirates Arrrrr!!
And last but certainly not least Thanks to my best bud Richter!!  (He just got a little pink one too in his family *does excited dance* and still woofed me on my birthday)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Woof from the Dark</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/616695</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:59:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi every fur!
I hope to woof with some of you individually too but I figured a big woof would be go ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi every fur!
I hope to woof with some of you individually too but I figured a big woof would be good for all of you who know me.
I truly miss you all and the community here at Dogster more than I can say.  Right now mommy works 16+ hours every day trying to keep everything moving and going.  She even feels bad that I don’t get as many walkies as I want but I know she loves me and when things settle and work out we will be back on the walks and having tons of fun.
So for the #1 reason I have been on a leave of absence Mommy is still finishing up her schooling.  I think this semester should be the last so by January I will be back on Dogster as much as I want! Yeah!!! (But sniffles that it has been this long since I could woof and until I can woof tons with all my pals.)  
As for the nasty custody battle for the boys, mommy’s nephews  (the #2 reason I haven’t been here.) Great news!  We have custody of both of them now!! It is a ton of work as both were neglected to the point of being psychologically damaged but we are moving forward.  Counseling all the time and me hiding in mommy’s room on their bad days but things will level out the longer they are with us.
I hope all of you are happy and well.  I miss everyfur here soooo much and would love to spend all my time here.  (Well all the time that I am not at the dog park or on walkies… or nap time of course)  I hope to woof a little more but it is crazy here.  I miss you all!!

Tail wags
Odie]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Woofday thank yous.... coming soon</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/506810</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:25:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Since mommy is still away I will be woofing my Woofday thank yous really soon!!  Sorry fur the delay ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Since mommy is still away I will be woofing my Woofday thank yous really soon!!  Sorry fur the delay pups and kitties! Thanks to all of you who wished me well!

I can't wait for tomorrow!! Talk like a pirate day!! Arrrrrr.......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Death of Bunny</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/471817</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:42:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night I killed bunny.  I was so upset about Mimi and Molly I had to take my frustration out on  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night I killed bunny.  I was so upset about Mimi and Molly I had to take my frustration out on something and I ripped bunny’s head off.  I am sorry bunny… furgive me…


<b>An Ode to Bunny</b>

Oh Bunny of mine you squeaked so good
Just as a pink bunny should
Your ears so fun to tug right off
Even the Empress didn’t scoff
At the joy you brought each of us three
O my Bunny what I have done to thee
Please pull your head back together my friend
Your head to your body somehow mend
I miss your sweet squeak and your stuffing inside
I am so sad at how quickly you died]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Empress Mimi and Molly Visit</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/471815</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:41:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh this was by far one of the bestest weekends ever!!!  I had so much fun I literally couldn&acirc;t hav ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh this was by far one of the bestest weekends ever!!!  I had so much fun I literally couldn’t have had more or I would have passed out from fun exhaustion.  On Friday the two lovely ladies <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/427252>Molly</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/427249>Empress Mimi</a> came to my house to stay!! 
Being the good host I am I announced their arrival and greeted them at the door!  They came in and sniffed around.  We then got down to business.  The best business of wrestling!!  The Empress is great to play with.  I love going after her feet and pushing my head up against her.  You can see the video I added.  It is fun to get her all riled up by putting a paw on her too.  She would get all flustered and barky.  But I learned I shouldn’t push her too far. In the end I just want to play and have fun so it is good to know her limit.  
Molly is just so sweet and she even played a little her and there with me.  She has become quite the playing tease doing a little play bow here and a little almost wrestle there but I am just happy of the little play we do have.  She is a wonderful pup and it was just amazing having them over.  Oooooo and they brought me pressies too!!  I love pressies!  They brought me these super nummy biscuits from a doggie bakery by them.  I love the peanut butter and the original so much and I just can’t wait until I get each new biscuit.  They also brought me a wonderful pink bunny named Bunny!  Bunny is the best and we played with him together.  We managed to get an ear off but we took turns playing and squeaking him!  I just love squeaking stuffties! I love my bunny!!  
I was so sad to see them go.  I moped around the house all day Sunday and most of Monday.  I , the mope king when I get to moping. Went sniffing around trying to find them and kept going and laying with bunny.  I sure hope they can come back soon to play.  Both times they have come have been a fun time to remember!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DOTD thank yous... I know they are late... but they are heartfelt</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/459196</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 May 2008 15:32:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well it has been a long time since I was Dog of the Day and I feel kind of sad that I haven&acirc;t been ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well it has been a long time since I was Dog of the Day and I feel kind of sad that I haven’t been able to say thank you before now, but mommy was really just too sick until recently to help me make this thank you.  So here it goes….


Wow still I can’t believe that I was chosen as dog of the day on January 22nd!! *blushes* There are so many amazing pups here on Dogster that I sure deserve more than me but I am truly thankful!! Thank you Dogster HQ for making my day and making mommy smile while she was so sick.  It really means the world to us both!!

Now to all the amazing pups that I need to thank! I received so much love on that day and I can’t tell you how much it made my tail wag!!  It was amazing to see the love pour out from all of you here… of course I am not surprised anymore.  We received so many warms wishes and so much love from everyfur throughout mommy’s sick time that I know that the furs in this community have bigger hearts than anywhere else!  Thank you to every single puppy and kitty here that has touched my life and thanks to each and every pal I have!  You guys are the greatest and deserve all the treats you could eat in a lifetime! Now to the individual thank yous to the pups and fur families that sent me something special on my day!
<b> Thank you for the Special Pictures</b>
These two great pups made me pictures… which will be going on my page shortly!!
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href= http://www.dogster.com/dogs/672929>Luckee</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/371510>Tinker Belle NPC</a>
And then there is…
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/231662>Kong</a> who captured a screen shot of my special day since mommy was too sick and I never got a chance to see it for myself.

<b>For the Stars</b>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/479879>The Tater Tots</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/217201>Jovi , NPC</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/484940>Spuds</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/240717>Sassy, NPC</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/347381> The family of &#9829; Zoee' &#9829; and &#9829; Chloe' &#9829;</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href= http://www.dogster.com/dogs/697210>The Blue Crab Girls</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href= http://www.dogster.com/dogs/672929>Luckee</a>

<b>For the gifts</b>
Trophies
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/530607>Bella</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/696265>The Chicago Crew</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/451065>The family of H. H. Parker Esq., ~Boogie~ADOPTED~, Tico el Bandito, The Spring Fever Amigos and more!</a>
<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/279961>The family of Nikita Sophia &#4326; &#4326;, Armbruster, Angel Runt, Sweet Angel Candy and more!</a>
Gold Bones
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/122536>Chatchi</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/206238>Sassy(1996-2007)</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/88020>The family of Gunner PAWS, Wiggles, In Memory of Heidi, In Memory of Beau</a>
<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/336403>The family of &#9829; Athens &#9829;, Austin and Gazda</a>
<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/486757>The family of Abbi, Gucci and Rhyval </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/622010>Darby</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/443937>Checkers</a>
Tennis Balls
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/504149>Lola Chanel</a>
Party Hats
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/478637>The family of C&#9829;ty, RiLeY and Izzi </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/299237>Bonzer</a>

<b>For the Rosettes</b>
Hearts
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href= http://www.dogster.com/family/225417>The family of Buddy and Maddie</a>
<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/396531>The Roo Crew</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/257664>The family of Roswell, CGC, NPC, ChiChi, Charlie (at the bridge), Bowser (In Loving Memory) and more!  </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/250700>The family of Paco and Kimba & Squeaker (I miss you!)></a>
Snowflakes
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/492352>The family of Molly, Thumper and Bear </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/424920>The family of &#9829; Missy &#9829; and &#9829; Tyler &#9829; </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/675853>Lusna</a>
<A  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/470844>The family of Gracie and Princess</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/284251>The family of Tinkerbelle&#9774; and Natasha-91-00†</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/457493>Arthur furever wiggling</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/268337>The family of LIVEE and ROCKY forever in our &#9829;</a>
Snowman
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/301809>Mingus, CGC, R3GL</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/552101>Bailey</a>
Footballs
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/449726>Esperanza</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/631581>Hansome Jack</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/480092>Murphy</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/148154>Ziggy Moonbeam</a>
Ribbons
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/579435>Kipopo - CGC</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/family/6782>The family of &#9829;Dale Bo&#9829;, Chico&#9829;, Puddie and Ninja AT "RAINBOW B and Cash</a>
Rainbow
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/496785>Miss Molly
</a>

<b>For the Messages</b>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/530607>Bella</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/371510>Tinker Belle NPC</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/589350>Virgie</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183307>Duncan</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/658270>Buddy</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/572979>Bucks Barras</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/560901>Maxmillion Winston, PAWS</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/17921>&#9829;Dale Bo&#9829;</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/595278>Leroy</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/519632>Dayzee</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/231662>Kong</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you Grandma! ~A Mother's Day Gift~</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/458595</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 May 2008 06:38:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just have to take a moment to share something.... it was too big to keep to myself.

My grandma  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just have to take a moment to share something.... it was too big to keep to myself.

My grandma is the bestest grammy and mummy in the whole world!! She is so thoughtful loving and wonderful I can't even begin to describe it.  She is just an amazing person. ... here is just how special....

My mommy for various medical reasons is not gonna have kids so I am her kid!  I am her world and I really wanted to show her how much I love her for Mother's Day.... I mean she may not be my fur mom but she raised me and protects me and loves me... so she is my mom.  Grammy knows how hard it is fur us pups to get stuff. I mean the bones here mean a lot but try to walk up to the counter at a florist and pay for a bouquet.  Trust me it doesn't go too well... that is if they even let you in the door.  So I had a dilemma how was I going to get something for my mommy. I was so sad I couldn't and wished really hard as I fell asleep that I could.

When mommy woke up this morning sitting on the table was a package.  It was wrapped in beautiful paper and on it was a note.  A note saying all the wonderful things I wanted to say and it was from.... well ME!  Grammy had listened to all I said and wrote it down so mommy could see and then got her the special present I couldn't.  See just how amazing a woman my grandma is.  Mommy heart was so full that it burst over in tears- that of course I got to kiss off her face.  

It was the perfect Mother's Day gift and I have grammy to thank.  I am just so blessed to have such a wonderful grandmom too!  It was just so wonderful I had to share it... 

Happy Mother's Day to all you Mothers out there.  
And know even if your child has fur it doesn't make you less of a Mom!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tagged by Kona!! Yippee!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/457319</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 May 2008 12:06:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I Get to Play Tag! Woohooo!! Hopefully I won't get all tagged out again....BOL!!

It is new game o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I Get to Play Tag! Woohooo!! Hopefully I won't get all tagged out again....BOL!!

It is new game of Tag, and this one's a little bit different! It's fun learning a little bit more about all our furiends here on Dogster and Catster. Thanks fur Tagging me, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/557722>Kona</a>!!

***This is how to play... Oh! And don't furget to send a pawmail or a rosette to let your furiends know you've Tagged them, and that they can find the rules in your Diary.


***Name 4 jobs that you have:

1) My primary job is to be a friend to puppers big and small.

2) I also like to help pups that have lost their love of play to remember just how fun it can be.

3) Being the sweetest pup to my family

4) Leading by example at camp and dog parks! 

***Name 4 places you have lived at (or stayed at):

1) I lived in the white house in Mt.Laurel most of my life...

2) I spent some time at my mommy's apartment in Philly but it was hard to potty-train down three flights of stairs 

3) I have stayed at my uncies house in NJ.  There is this doggy I love to pester there named Dakota!  Oooo and a new puppy diagonal from my uncie's yard too!

4) I stayed at uncle & aunt's house when I was young.  They lived far far away in North Jersey.  Mommy would lug my gargantuan kennel there and we would stay for a couple days here and there.

***Name 4 places that you have been:

1) Camp Bow Wow!!! The best place on Earth!! ... well besides home...

2) Lake Atsion to try my swimming legs... they are more like splashing legs really

3) Delaware...don't know why or where but it was a looong trip and I really wanted to pee in my own yard...  I was 6 months and I held it for 7 hours...

4) Hmmm... there are so many other places too... but I have to say Island Beach State Park to the shore!! Yippeee!! Oooo... its about that time of year again!!


***Name 4 places you'd rather be:


1. At camp!

2. Out searching for a furbling.  I will find just the right one.... *sigh*

3. Playing at the dog park.

4. Eating grass... steak would be better.... but eating is great!!

***Name 4 furiends you wish to tag:


1. <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382831>Richter</a> cuz he is one of my bestest bud in Jersey!!  He is a mellow pup just like me!!

2. <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/776965>Teddy</a>, my newest buddy!! A sweet heart of a pup and a great playmate!! 

3. <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/501937>Austin</a> one of the three dogs in my favorite pack!! He is great and I am lucky to have him as a pal!!

4. And last but certainly not least <A  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/603935>Sadie</a>!  The best agility pup I know!! And my bestest pal in the UK!! 

Have a blast, everypup! Thanks fur playing!! I hope you have as much fun as I did!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mana from Heaven</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/471814</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:39:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/471814</guid>
		<description>Now all you pups who insist on endless pestering the furry types that run about your yard.  I have a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Now all you pups who insist on endless pestering the furry types that run about your yard.  I have a thought process I would like you to consider.  Although I sometimes bound after the twitchy tailed gray furries that run about my yard I do not pursue them with any intent.  I like a good game of tag.   It is fun when mommy chases me so I figure why not chase them.  I am not sure how they feel about it but maybe I am doing something right.  The other day the squirrels found some nummies in the trash.  We had guests and all the rolls for the sandwiches didn’t get eaten.  Eventually grammy threw them away.  I know that I am not allowed in the trash so I sniffed and sighed knowing the bready delight would not be enjoyed by the likes of me.
Then the most amazing thing happened when I went outside later.  There were bready bits raining down from the heavens!  I looked up and what should my brown eyes spy but the little twitchy-tails eating some and dropping huge bits for me to munch!  I wagged my tail with delight as I munched on the bread.
So perhaps some of us pups should rethink the relations we have with the furs in our yard. 
Leaving some alive allows for tasty treats!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's the anniversary of my Adoption day!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/402824</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:58:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/402824</guid>
		<description>So two years ago today mommy braved the cold and went to a Petco far far away to meet some potential ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So two years ago today mommy braved the cold and went to a Petco far far away to meet some potential pups to adopt.  I was the lucky one who bounded around in a little pen and stole her heart.  (even though she considered one of my brothers who was fluffier... I was the right pup for her!!)  After the paperwork and the money changed hands she took me inside for my very first collar, leash and of course my first of countless toys!! I came to my furever home and will never furget how happy and lucky a pup I was and still am!
Well if this day were not special enough I just got a box in the mail!! It was Christmas pressies from my pals Austin, Athens and Gazda!!  Mommy helped with the hard part and the tape and gave me the wrapped gift inside!! I tore through the paper and saw a beautiful stocking filled with great toys and yummy treats!  Of course I kind of ignored the toys until mommy hid the treats..bol... what do you expect!!  It was so pawsome and I love all the toys! When mommy's nephew and niece came over I had to show them off and ran to get the squeaky hamburger... then the chew stick shaped toy... no the hamburger... I just couldn't decide! They are all so great!!  
Thank you so much to my pals!! I loooved all the toys and have to run now so I can go play with them some more!  You really helped make this special day pawfect!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So what did you get for Little Christmas?!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/398775</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:06:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/398775</guid>
		<description>So I put my bowl out for little Christmas last night and Santa came just like I knew he would!  Momm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I put my bowl out for little Christmas last night and Santa came just like I knew he would!  Mommy got some candy and some sticks.

 I got a bunch of treats and three sticks... one for the time I ran away... one for the time I didn't listen to mommy and come outside... and one for the SD card I chewed up....

But honestly the sticks were almost as much fun as the treats!! I think Santa maybe needs to rethink the "you haven't been good but not bad either" shoe stuffers!

So what did you pups get for little Christmas?!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Little Christmas</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/398080</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:26:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/398080</guid>
		<description>Tomorrow is a special day
When Santa stops by to say
Whether you&acirc;ve been bad or good
So there&acirc; ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tomorrow is a special day
When Santa stops by to say
Whether you’ve been bad or good
So there’s time to fix it if you should
People put out their shoe
Dishes are what us doggies do
Right out side your bedroom door
A single one upon the floor
Santa drops in treats for the nice
Coal for when there’s too much vice
Sticks for when you are so-so
Then after at least you know
What you must do until the day
Santa comes upon his sleigh
So pups I hope you all remember 
Little Christmas on the 6th of December]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've been Christmas Tagged!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/398057</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:44:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/398057</guid>
		<description>Hey everypup! I've been tagged by Rosie
Here are the rules: Ask Santa Paws for five thing, tag five ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey everypup! I've been tagged by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href= http://www.dogster.com/dogs/652653>Rosie</a>
Here are the rules: Ask Santa Paws for five thing, tag five pups by sending them a rosette or pmail saying they have been tagged, and give them each five bones or treats.

Santa Paws list:
1. A fur sibling
2. Lamb or Duck Treats
3. A new bed
4. A gift for every pup!!
5. That all furs have a Merry Christmas && those who have no homes find a furever home

Tags:
1. <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/453059>Tehya</a>
2. <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/673904>Dakota</a>
3. <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/666292>Sammy</a>
4. <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/617014>Chico</a>
5. <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655533>Flicka</a>


Happy Howlidays!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Fear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/387470</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:44:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/387470</guid>
		<description>So mommy has been talking about me to lots of people.  I keep hearing the words scardy pup, in assoc ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So mommy has been talking about me to lots of people.  I keep hearing the words scardy pup, in association with me.  She says stuff like it is hard to break a fear when it is a new fear everyday and only lasts a day or so.  So I guess it is time…. The first step to fixing the problem is admitting you have one… So I am going to start posting my newly developed fear each day….

Monday November 5, 2007    A sauce packet…. It moved!
Tuesday November 6, 2007   The Garbage Truck… too loud I tell you
Wednesday November 7, 2007   The back door… it touched me
Thursday November 8, 2007     The air mattress mommy sleeps on every night. sometimes I think it is alive
Friday November 9, 2007   The cabinet door… it made a noise!
Saturday, November 10, 2007 The ladder…  It isn’t supposed to be near me
Sunday, November 11, 2007  A stack of boxes... they fell over and I was terrified of them all day!!
Monday November 12, 2007 Mommy's bedroom door... don't know why... it was just terrifying!!  
But more importantly I think this admitting thing is working!!  I had a break through today!!  While at uncie's I stood my ground against the vicious and mean horrible beast called a swiffer!!  It is silent but deadly... at least I think it is!  But there I stood unmoving as the creature flew past within inches of my paws!! Can you believe it!!  I was sooo brave!  However, after returning home I encountered  its cousin the brown swiffer and ran... I know this swiffer is more dangerous somehow... well maybe I will conquer that fear tomorrow... no let's make it next week...or maybe next month... mommy can you wait a year to clean the floor???]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Uncie Escapades</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/387522</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:14:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Yippee!! Guess where I have been barking from all week long!!! Uncie&acirc;s!!! It is so great to see hi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yippee!! Guess where I have been barking from all week long!!! Uncie’s!!! It is so great to see him again every night!! But I miss my big year especially since mommy has been sick all week. She isn’t seriously ill just coughing and coughing and coughing.  She is even bugging my beauty rest, but I know she doesn’t mean to.  I wish we could go on more walks but she starts coughing and coughing and has to stop walking.  She tried a few times and the walks got shorter and shorter… I know things will get back to normal once she is better.  I am giving her DR.O puppy kisses to make her all better… it will just take a little time for it to work!  
But I also have been playing more with her.  We keep wrestling and I realized playing with mommy and toys isn’t all that bad.  I even chewed and chased a tennis ball!!  But my two favorite were when mommy played keep away with the head of my reindeer. (you see only body parts still remain from it, but I love them) It was great and eventually I even caught it!!!  However my favorite game was bed wrestling!!!  See mommy wrestles with me, letting me play bite as she “bites” me with her hand like a puppy, but I know I can’t bite much so I never get into it as much as I do with another dog… but put my bed instead of my mommy’s hand in the picture and it is a whole new story!!  It was almost like having a fur sibling!! We wrestled and wrestled!!  I had a blast!!  All in all although I haven’t had as much time out as I normally do it has been fun!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanksgiving Tag!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/387488</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:46:05 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/387488</guid>
		<description>I have been tagged by my pal Jerry
Here are the rules:
Because it&acirc;s Thanksgiving time, there is  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been tagged by my pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href= http://www.dogster.com/dogs/495764>Jerry</a>
Here are the rules:
Because it’s Thanksgiving time, there is a change to the rules. Each player needs to tell seven special things they are thankful for. Tagged dogs must post the rules in their diary and their 7 things. Then choose 7 pups to tag and list their names. Let them know by pawmail or rosette that they have been tagged and to read your diary for the instructions on how to play.

Seven Things I’m Thankful For:

1. I'm thankful for finding a furever home so young!
2. I’m thankful for my mommy who I can’t be without!!
3. I’m thankful for my uncie who I love to play with!
4. I’m thankful for the inventor of dog parks and for having one so nearby to play at!
5. I’m thankful for grandma who helps take care of me and wrestles too!
6. I’m thankful for my mommy’s nieces… the girls… who play with me and let me kiss them everywhere… even in their mouths…bol!!
7. I'm thankful that I have so many friends here and in the fur that I can play with!!

Pals like these:

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href= http://www.dogster.com/dogs/145>Gunther</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href= http://www.dogster.com/dogs/596587>Rustee</a>
 <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/512682>Maggie</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/51794>Chloe</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/332211>Hunter</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/658104>Kola</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/658099>Lucky</a>

Please no tag backs.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Halloween Hoopla!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/387520</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Nov 2007 13:03:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/387520</guid>
		<description>Wooohooo!! Halloween was great!! Mommy dressed me up and we were all set to go trick or treating wit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wooohooo!! Halloween was great!! Mommy dressed me up and we were all set to go trick or treating with mommy’s nephew… a band of pirates….ARRRRR!! Then the phone rang.  Next thing I know I am in the car and we are driving and driving.  Mommy is talking with grammy on the phone getting directions because the traffic is so bad.  What are we going to where mommy’s nephew is all day? I kept wondering where we were heading, but I just wanted to get there!!  Ten we pull into a driveway I know well!  It’s uncie’s!! I race into the backyard to go and tease Dakota, but then realized how silly I must look all dressed as a pirate so I was ready to go inside really 	quick!  Mommy was running around like she had gone insane and next thing I know she is taking me out the front door on my leash!
I am thinking Yipeee!! Time to trick or treat!  I look around no nephew and then mommy attaches me to the fencing on uncie’s porch.  The scary window things kept moving and I was really not happy there that is until a group of people came up and started loving on me.  I kept hearing “Awww… what a cute pirate!!”  I must admit even though I didn’t really enjoy being in the costume.. I get a lot more love in it!  So mommy seeing how horrible it was on the porch took me to the front lawn and put me on the fence there.  She sat on the steps a couple feet from me and I got to see all the people who came to uncie’s house.  
They would come up to mommy and I would start wagging my tail knowing that they must be there to say hello to me and pet me.  Then they would reach in this bowl that mommy had and would walk away.  What is up with that!?! I  mean I sniffed the bowl myself every so often wondering how whatever is in there could be more interesting than me.  I just didn’t understand.  However, there were a few sane ones walking about that came up and petted me!  I also saw a couple pups wandering around dressed up too!!  It was great! Oh and mommy insisted that I tell you about the best costume of the night… in her opinion.  It was a girl with a knife stuck through a cereal box,,,, get it… she is a cereal (serial) killer!! Yeah neither do I… but mommy laughed and laughed!
It turned out to be great even though I didn’t go trick or treating and had to wear the costume anyway.  I wish they were more convenient… I would be happy to wear it then!  I get sooo much more attention in it!  I can’t wait until next year!  Who knows maybe I will get to trick or treat!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Monday Changes</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/387468</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:35:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/387468</guid>
		<description>So something really weird happened today&acirc;&brvbar; mommy and auntie started working with grandma outside.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So something really weird happened today… mommy and auntie started working with grandma outside.  They let me outside sometimes but only for a little bit.  They had these big white thingies that they were moving around and cutting and measuring.  Next thing I know they are pounding stuff into the ground and standing this stuff up.  I don’t like it I tell you…. I can’t see the pedestrians anymore… it is evil… I just know it.  Then they put a moving piece of the stuff up… it opens and closes…. Which I like even less.  Inanimate objects should not move… unless they are one of my toys and I move them!  So now my view is all obscured but mommy lets me out for longer without watching.  But I still don’t trust this new fence thingy… the old fence is fine but this new piece… I am keeping my eye on it.  We will see if it is evil or not.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Saturday Escapes</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/387466</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:34:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/387466</guid>
		<description>So after numerous failed attempts to find pumpkins mommy left to go pumpkin hunting yet again.  This ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So after numerous failed attempts to find pumpkins mommy left to go pumpkin hunting yet again.  This time she left me in the loving care of grammy.  A special treat the girls were over and  so was uncle.  Well after awhile the kids all went outside to do stuff… and didn’t take me.  Can you believe it!  I was left inside…. Which of course I wasn’t thrilled about.  I barked to go out and of course grammy obliged opening the door and letting me free.  I went into the backyard and was greeted with a sight of horror.  The kids were attacking the ground with big things in their hands!!!  It was terrifying and then cla-clack BOOM.  Needless to say I got out of there… and got out of there quick.  I don’t know what it was but it was after me…. And it wasn’t gonna get me if I had a say.  I ran pass grammy, ran pass the patio, ran pass the place I know I am not supposed to run past… ran past the driveway ran down the sidewalk and ran across the big street!  I knew I wasn’t supposed to but since I was there I figured I might as well have some fun.  I chased the ducks and geese for awhile and then went running to my favorite place…. The Dog Park!!!! A nice guy let me in and there I played and played.  
It was weird not being there with mommy but there were pups so it was still a blast!  Eventually grammy came with a plastic bag in hand… she used it as a leash how weird is that?? I heard her say something to grandpa about not having spent the time to get the leash.  Then as we walk toward the parking lot I see mommy standing there!  She was home!!! I was so happy… but she didn’t look happy…. Then  I remembered… I left without her .. but here I was!!! She walked me home and cried.  She gave me hugs and love that night.  I didn’t quite understand why though.  I just went to the park.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pumpkin Fiasco...why me...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/381056</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:56:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So we are still on the hunt for elusive orange balls called pumpkins&acirc;&brvbar;. And things are starting to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So we are still on the hunt for elusive orange balls called pumpkins…. And things are starting to get out of hand.  Mommy is threatening that if we don’t find them soon I am going to be the pumpkin this year.  I am not a pumpkin…I AM A DOG!!! Please somepup help me… make the madness stop!  I don’t wanna be a pumpkin… I mean I know I look cute in the hat and everything but I have a costume and it is not to be a pumpkin.  
I will be good to you oh future pumpkins of my home… I will be nice.  Just please oh please find your way here so I don’t have to be a pumpkin this Halloween…..]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hunting the elusive orange creatures....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/380360</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:29:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So this week mommy and I went hunting... not in the fields but in the car...yuck.  We were hunting t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So this week mommy and I went hunting... not in the fields but in the car...yuck.  We were hunting this seemingly elusive creature... not an animal... this creature is round and orange and edible...yum.... I love to eat.  We went a-hunting pumpkins.  You would think these stationary globes of mandarin hue would be a simple thing to find....especially with Halloween just around the corner.  Alas we drove and looked and drove and looked and did not stop once.  After the long and disappointing hunt my mommy told me a story and I figured I would share it with you
It seems that once upon a time...long ago... there were these mystical places made of wood or cardboard...called farmer stands.  They grew from the earth on the edge of fields of nearby farms.  These contained magical globes of tangerine hue when the season of ghouls and ghost was nigh. Along side the remains of noble stalks of corn and the earthy hued cobs that once dwelled within.  
With the finding of the globe came the ritual of choosing where after careful perusal of the charm of each unique orangey sphere.  Some with green speckles, some with scars from the trials of their past... some plump some tall.... they are spun on end and gazed upon both up close and from afar until the perfect one is found.  Then tribute is paid to the magnanimous creators of the fruit of the vine....
Then the sphere is transported to it final home where it is marked and cut and made to glow.  Glowing it is renamed Jack and placed upon a pedestal for all who come to gaze upon- the fire in its belly flickering through its haunting eyes.  It makes the guest ghouls and ghosts feel more at home and oooos and ahhhhs are made at the metamorphosis from mere fruit to haunting ornamentation. 
But now the farmer stands are no more and fields have become homes and buildings... mommy was sad as she looked at the land that was once fields. Once we went here and there and found the pumpkin that was just right my little pup... she said... but now it seems we will have to venture much farther away to find a farm and to find a pumpkin for us.
I sure hope mommy and I can find a pumpkin of our very own.... and maybe a special one just for me...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boo with the rain</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/380354</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:06:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So since Dog Day mommy and I have been sending out the prizes for the winners of the contests and ge ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So since Dog Day mommy and I have been sending out the prizes for the winners of the contests and getting things back in order at home.  You should have seen this place right after we got home.  It took mommy until Monday to empty the van because she had to go to her friends baby shower on Sunday.  Then the house was crammed with all sorts of doggie day stuff.  It is finally starting to look normal and we just got the address of the last prize to send!! Yipppeeee!! 
Mommy has been taking me on walks and to the dog park a couple times but the last few have been bad trips.  Rather not bark about them but I don’t want any of you pups to worry there weren’t any fights…just it got close.  So mommy is a little nervous about going back for the first time ever.  She knows that is silly but she wants to shake off the bad feeling before heading back…and its raining anyway so it will be a couple days before I can play there without getting caked in mud!  But it is fun getting caked in mud as long as there isn’t any rain. I don’t like going out in the rain… The water touches my back and I don’t like it one bit.
Oh and Pinky had another visit!  I love it when she is here I soooo want another doggie.  I follow her around and play bow in front of her kennel when she goes in there to get away.  She growls and snarls and snaps but I just wanna play!!!  I know mommy is still looking and is on petfinder all the time looking for a new sibling but I am starting to get impatient.  I want a  pupper to play with all the time!! Oh it would be a dream come true having another pup their when I wake to play with…or when I get bored.. or when mommy is sick and doesn’t have lots of energy to chase me around in the backyard.  Sniff…she has been sick for the last week and even though there have been some short play sessions and short walks I want to do moooooore!! Luckily one of the girls has been playing with me after she gets home from school.  Otherwise I think I would be going crazy!
I sure hope this rain clears up soon so I can go run and play outside today!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Finally a woof about Dog Day at the Park...bol</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/380352</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:05:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow it has been forever yet again since I really barked an entry.  Mommy and I were super busy with  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow it has been forever yet again since I really barked an entry.  Mommy and I were super busy with Dog Day at the Park.  We met 17 other pups and their pawrents at the meetup and I got to meet Ace in person.  He is another dogster dog that goes to camp where I do.  He is a pretty german shepherd!!  The meetup was a blast… Brutus ran amuck as his bro Pudgie stood by…hehehe and Richter and I chilled together.  Spuds and Jovi were a blast to be around.  Murphy and Murphy were great too!  Oh and Sassy, April and Snowie were pawsome!  I got to meet royalty too Empress Mimi is so pretty and Molly was coronated Queen of the Pinata  that day!!  Sami came up from Maryland and played too!  Gizmo stopped in toward the end of the day and we wrestled.. then he stepped on my belly.  He is a big pup and it hurt…. I yipped and then got a bit grumpy with him, but mommy explained he was just playing and didn’t mean to hurt me.  I feel so silly….. sorry Giz!!  Meagan and Ginger weren’t around for a really long time but it was great to see them too!! And who could forget the sweetie Esperanza!  I was so happy to meet her after she has barked so many answers to my Question of the Day!!  It was such a great time I can’t possibly go over it all here so check out the <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href=http://home.comcast.net/~dogday07/Meetup_News.htm>meetup news</a> for more of what happened.
Well I was there for all of Dog Day from before it started to after it ended.  I think it went well!  I mean I wish I could have played in the Dog Park more but there were demonstrations and stuff going on.  I got to meet a lot of great non Dogster pups and listen proudly as mom talked to their pawrents trying to get them interested!!  The contests for puppy bowling, catch the biscuit and the others were really fun and even though I didn’t come close to winning I was glad to see parents and pups enjoying themselves!!
One other important thing happened.  I met a couple potential siblings at Dog Day too.  Unfortunately mommy and I can’t agree.  She likes a pup and I refuse to play with it…. I like a pup and it is too big… mommy has a weight limit for financial reasons…so even though she would love another big pup like me or an even bigger pup cause she loves the bigguns, she wants to keep the pup smaller than me because she knows she will be able to afford it.  I think she should just make more money… but then she wouldn’t be here as much…hmmm…. Maybe I should think about this some more and comprimise…. Mommy really likes one pup in particular but I really didn’t show any interest in her and part of what we want is a pup I will play with soooo…we are still looking.

Well anyway after the day was over we went home.  I was beat and so was mommy it was a long and great day!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>... I can't take all this tagging....some pup help....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/380328</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:18:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have been tagged by Kong! As much as I try I can&acirc;t seem to get away from pups..boy I need to lea ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been tagged by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/231662>Kong</a>! As much as I try I can’t seem to get away from pups..boy I need to learn to run faster…bol! 
Rules are this:
I have to pick and list 10 fellow members and say a nice thing about them and about the person who tagged me. I then send pmail or rosettes to the 10 doggies I have chosen. 

So <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/231662>Kong</a> is a hard working pup who does a pawsome job barking the newsletter for DP USA!! He also makes one mean PB shake!!

Here are the pups I am tagging!!
1.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/431065>Reyna</a> because she is a beautiful GSD who helps others and is the only shepherd I know I know who knows freestyle…you know!!
2.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/481046>Two Feathers</a> cause she is an adorable black little fuzzball!!
3.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/519332>Pedro</a> because he is the only male princess I know!  But he sure is cute…so I guess that could be why!
4.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/604650>Monty</a> because he is the only Lurcher I think I know!!  And he has one of those faces you just can’t say no to.
5.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/375402>Ratty</a> because he has Rattitude!! Wish I had some…bol
6.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/621582>Tattoo</a> because he is a pirate for Halloween just like me!! Arrrrr…..matey!!
7.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/577551>Gideon</a> because he should be a model and I envy his fluffy ears
8.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/599264>Charlie</a> because he gets frosty paws and because he already got to play in the snow that lucky pup!!
9.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/620413>Roxy</a> because she has a great smile!!
10.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/619897>Oopsie</a> because she got a great name and a great home.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Why am I it again???? This tagging is starting to get out of hand....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/380327</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:17:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been tagged by the sweet and beautiful Layla! Now I'm tagging you guys.
This is a fun game to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been tagged by the sweet and beautiful <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/624137>Layla</a>! Now I'm tagging you guys.
This is a fun game to get better acquainted with your Dogster friends. Here’s how we play: Each player starts with 7 random facts about themselves. Dogs who are Tagged need to post in their Diary the rules and their 7 random facts. Then choose 7 pups to tag and list their names. Then let them know by p-mail or a rosette that they have been Tagged and to read your Diary for instructions on how to play.

1.	I am afraid of anything that falls… even a piece of paper
2.	I have teddy named Manny who is my bestest bud
3.	I prefer Frisbees as chew toys than things to chase
4.	I have food allergies and broke out in a rash from a treat once
5.	My favorite spot to be scratched by everyone is right above my tail
6.	When I get really scared I put myself to sleep
7.	I prefer lamb to chicken

Here are the pups I am tagging!!

1.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/563170>The Super Bros dogs</a> because besides being randomly selected… with them around there isn’t a goomba in sight…bol
2.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/598726>Bull</a> because he can dance!! Also he was super smart trying to get his mommy to stay home from work
3.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/504200>Pongo</a> because she loves blueberry yogurt… which just sounds cool to me and because she is a sweetie!!
4.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/546685>Hoola Lou Sparklehorse</a> because I love her name… isn’t it a great name for a great dane!! She is such a pretty girl and because she can make people giggle and helpless in one sly move!!
5.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/549243>Maizy</a> because she has the best ears ever!!!!
6.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/357390>Gateway</a> because even without the black heart on his side I can tell he is a special pup and touches his mommy’s heart!
7.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/431065>Duffie McPhee</a> because he is a westie and the bestie!! Hehehe]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Help I have been tagged again</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/380325</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:16:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I have been tagged by a great pupper Jonas! He is a cool pup who is always great to bark with!  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I have been tagged by a great pupper <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/580373>Jonas</a>! He is a cool pup who is always great to bark with! 
You all know the rules to this game...tag 10 of your closest or not so close furfriends and make diary entry on why you tagged them. Then give them all a gift (rosette) or bark at them via pmail and tell them they have been tagged and need to check your diary for the rules!!

1.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/590185>Lilian</a> because I just love her pawty smiles picture!! And she has the pawsome nickname the Pill!!
2.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/569624>Zakai</a> because she is such a cute pup!!
3.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/577562>Jem Finch</a> because his pond swimming pictures are so pawsome and I wish I had been there
4.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/338306>Sadie</a> because she is learning to get over her doggie aggression!! I hope she gets over it really soon so she can play in the fur with tons of pups
5.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/584274>Madison</a> because she is a great labbie who looks so cool in her shades!!
6.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/322124> Gem Fluffy O’Rourke</a>  because she is a darling Corgi who has a great spirit and the cutest fluffy face!!
7.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/447015>Rascal</a> because he may just be the coolest young Shih Tzu I know!!
8.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/593683>Becky</a> because she is a great big sis for Keira and reminds me of my big sis Prete who is now an angel
9.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/435612>Ginger</a> because the poem her mommy wrote for her as an angel is just so sweet
10.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/593179>Cindy</a> because she is a great JR!! I mean who doesn’t love that Russell spirit!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Again with the tagging.....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/377719</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:42:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have been tagged once again&acirc;&brvbar;hehehehe&acirc;&brvbar;. This time by Athens A great girl pup!! She is sweet and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been tagged once again…hehehehe…. This time by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/501930>Athens</a> A great girl pup!! She is sweet and adorable!!


Here are the rules of this "tag"!!. When you are tagged, you post 7 random facts about yourself, in  a "new DIARY entry" along with the rules of the game. Then you pick 7 furs (kitties or doggies), listing them in your entry and say something interesting about who you are tagging and make sure you tell them... a simple p-mail will do fine, or a rosette to tell them, but you must let them know that they have been tagged. 

So here I go again!!
1.	I don’t look my weight… nobody believes mommy when she tells them how much I weigh.
2.	The chipmunks now rule the yard…. I watch them but there are just too many and I know what they will do to me if I try and get them.  We have an understanding. I stay out of their way and they stay out of mine, but the squirrels are fair game!
3.	If you are on my level then you must be licked…profusely
4.	I should be fluffy…. I have a fluffy dog personality….it is just true, but I like me the way I am anyway.
5.	My fear of plastic bags occasionally lingers… but I hide it much better now.
6.	I don’t like any kind of mint stuff…chews…treats…all of it is yucky!
7.	Tennis balls are good for one thing…removing their fur

Here are the pupper I am picking this time around!
1.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/322527>Samuel Jacob</a> because I love his diary and all the things I learn about him and his family!! He is a great pup!! Oooooo and because he has a trained monkey to scratch his head.  How cool is that!!!
2.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/173258>Pebbles</a> because she is such a pretty Papillion and hopefully this will help her turn the tables on Daisy!!!
3.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/385177>Tetsuya</a> Besides adoring his and Yukiko’s names I love his exploits with pumpkins and possums!! Whatever they say you sure are one great guard pup!!
4.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/359338>Lady Chadee Bear</a> because she is one of my great Pom friends and you all know it is good to have a cop on your side.
5.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/443937>Checkers</a> because he is a cool super smart pup!!  It is great barking with him here and there on Dogster!
6.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/434353>Charlie</a> because I want him to know he isn’t just Sparky’s brother to me!!  You are great Charlie!!

And last but certainly not least

7.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/623253>Joey</a> because his mommy is so great letting Maddy come over for a playdate!  Plus he is just a pawsome doggie!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tagged once more...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/377636</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:36:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have been tagged by Smokey He is a pawsome pup and a handsome husky!!  I mean go look at that mug  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been tagged by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/579072>Smokey</a> He is a pawsome pup and a handsome husky!!  I mean go look at that mug and tell me you could resist!!
Rules are this:
I have to pick and list 10 fellow members and say a nice thing about them and about the person who tagged me. I then send pmail or rosettes to the 10 people I picked.

1.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/525603>Kobi</a>!! He has some of the greatest game questions that I have played!!
2.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/534498>Alaska's Arctic Legacy~Legalas</a> Or as I know him Leggies!!  He is a wonder boy with a great pack of girls who checks in an barks at me from time to time.. and check out his beautiful smile!!  (BOL sorry about the mass typo Leggies)
3.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/557722">Kona</a> because she is the prettiest boxer I know and her woof always makes me smile!!  She is a great pup!! (And even does her nails in purty shades!!
4.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/301130>Boddah Cobain CGN, TDIT</a> because I think it is pawsome he one the egg race with his mommy!!  How cool is that he was in a egg and spoon race… and WON!!
5.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/405828>Ace</a> because we go to the same camp and I ended up meeting him in Medford on Dog Day even though he didn’t know there was a meetup that day!!  He is such a cool GSD!
6.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/601995> Itsy ‘Bout Time</a> because she is a sweetie who I hope wins her photo contest!  Plus who can’t love her in her new little pink bow!
7.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/427252>Molly</a> because she really is the sweetest girl and was recently coronated the Pinata Queen…. Oooo and because she told me about a great campsite AND about a super neat dog event in my area this weekend!!
8.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183307>Duncan</a> because he makes a great king!!  Congratulations on winning 3rd in the costume contest again!!
9.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/449759>Princess</a> because she is getting married tomorrow!

And last but not least

10.	 <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/639466"> Kinnick</a> Herky’s new super cool brother!! He is a super pup and look how well Herky and him fit together!! Plus even though he has only been home a short time he already has a pawsome page!!


Whew… I think I may be all tagged out….that is a lot of pups!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tagged again....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/377631</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:26:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow lots of tagging going on&acirc;&brvbar;. So here we go!!!

 I was tagged by Sadie for this one!! She is my ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow lots of tagging going on…. So here we go!!!

 I was tagged by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/603935">Sadie</a> for this one!! She is my bestest friend in the UK!!  She is a swift agility doggie and I sure hope her competition name Hot Fudge Sundae works for her!!

Here are the rules of this "tag"!!. When you are tagged, you post 7 random facts about yourself, in  a "new DIARY entry" along with the rules of the game. Then you pick 7 furs (kitties or doggies), listing them in your entry and say something interesting about who you are tagging and make sure you tell them... a simple p-mail will do fine, or a rosette to tell them, but you must let them know that they have been tagged. 

So here I go again!!
1.	I have at least two brothers… Timmy and Tommy that mommy and I are trying to meet again.
2.	I have little black spots on my tummy as well as my tongue.
3.	I have a super sensitive tummy and get sick all the time.
4.	I eat Royal Canin German Shepherd food
5.	I am scared that pill are in hidden in canned food so I am leery every time there is some for me
6.	I have two 50 gallon bins of toys…. Someday I will destroy them all!!! Mwahahaha!
7.	I insist on taking my treats to a specific place to eat them…. Well the hard kind anyway.

Here are the pupper I am picking…. I don’t think I have any meow friends…*sniff*
1.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/444097">Edie</a> because he has the most pawsome skunk costume!!  I just love it!
2.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/494303">Bennie</a> because besides being a great pup I love all his expressionate pictures!!  Oh and I have to give him kudos for being an Eagles fan…. I am not a fan of any team but they are the local one so...
3.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/369621">The Divine Miss Jenna Pooh</a> cause she invited me for a pretty walk up in the Adirondacks since they don’t let pups in the state parks here…. That sure was sweet!
4.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/508825">Remington</a> one because he is a handsome golden that has such a great personality… and two because both our mommy’s take way to many pictures of us…bol
5.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/611037">Pinky</a> because she is my little buddy even if she doesn’t like me running around chasing her.  She even came over and visited yesterday!!
6.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/621226">Delilah Mae</a> because she is such a cutie pie!! Even though I didn’t get to meet her at this meetup in the fur, I sure hope I get to meet her at the next one!
7.	Ooooooo…. I am going to pick <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/433274">Pandora</a> she is a kitty member of my new family of fur friends!!  Look how adorable she is!!! I sure hope she will actually be my pal…..]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I have been TaggeD!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/376886</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:39:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woohoo!!
I&acirc;m it again!! My pawsome pal Vincent I just looove tag!! So this time around here is ho ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woohoo!!
I’m it again!! My pawsome pal <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/606661">Vincent</a> I just looove tag!! So this time around here is how it goes!!

Tell 7 facts about yourself and tag 7 puppy pals by pmailing them or giving them a rosette!! 


So here are the some Fantastic Facts about me!!
1.	I make a grumbly noise more than I bark… it is funny and mommy’s laughs.
2.	I forget that I can jump. I have trouble getting into a car because it seems so high (even though I could just step up onto the seat BOL)
3.	I am a sucker for little girls… I adore kids but my butt just goes out of control when I see little girls.
4.	I am scared of the refridegerator door…don’t know why I just am.
5.	I prefer to carry my food away from my bowl and then eat it.
6.	The only thing I like to do with tennis balls at home is skin them
7.	The chipmunks rule my yard… I don’t even try anymore.  I just watch them and run and sniff where they have been.

The seven pups I am tagging are
1.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/589937">Captain</a>
2.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/301809">Mingus</a>
3.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/540588">Bailey</a>
4.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/370785">Gwenivere</a>
5.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/576452">Sami</a>
6.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/604861">Howard</a>
7.	<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/626658">Lika</a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Autumn Bussle</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/369605</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:58:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow! It has been forever since my last diary entry&acirc;&brvbar;
Tons of stuff has been happening with me.  Mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow! It has been forever since my last diary entry…
Tons of stuff has been happening with me.  Mommy and I have been going to the dog park at Laurel Acres like every other day!  I met some great pups including Diesel a great husky and Biscuit this super sweet timid Golden Doodle puppy!  It has been soo much fun mommy has been letting me play for hours with the other pups.  Then last Friday mommy and I went on a super long car drive with uncie.  At the end we were at the beach!  It was great I even met another pup there too.  We played in the sun and sand.  No surf for me.  I like playing sand piper…hehehe.  I got some cake for wearing sun glasses and we took a great walk up and down the beach.  There were even some people who said hello! It was a great day and I was all tuckered out by the time we got home.
Then Saturday we went to the park again and I got to play with more pups!! Then Sunday is was back in the car and we drove and drove… I am not big on car rides.  When we got to where we were going I was all confused. There was a big truck thing with pups in it at a place like the Petsmart at home.  When we walked up there were all sorts of dogs and tables and people.  Then I kept hearing the word adoption being thrown around.  But no it isn’t what you think… it was the rescue mommy adopted me from!  She wanted to invite them to the dog awareness and adoption day we are setting up and… She asked if I could be reunited with my two brothers!!!  Wooohooo! I might get to see Tommy and Timmy again!! The lady there said she would pass on the info to the my brother’s adoptive parents.  She also gave my page address to my foster mommy!! So she could see how well I am doing!  It was really exciting and I sure hope I get to see my brothers again.
Speaking of dog’s from my past.  On one of my trips to the park mommy and I ran into the guy with the greyhounds.  I met them when I was 5 months old.  See mommy used to take me to the dog park twice a day in the morning and evening.  In the morning I would play with Buddy one of the greyhounds.  It was his brother that I saw and I turned all puppy.  Mommy said she hadn’t seen me play like that since I was 8 months. All play bowing, super waggy tails, rolling on my back and I even balled up and made myself look smaller.  You see Buddy’s bro doesn’t like playing but I tried any way and he got woofy at me just like he used to.  The sad thing is Buddy, who was a great therapy dog, had gotten sick over the summer… Rocky Mountain Fever is what the guy said… and passed away right about when I had to say goodbye to my sis Prete.  The other pup was new and is in training to be a therapy dog.  I sure wish Buddy was still here but I know Prete will greet and play with him for me at the bridge.
Mommy couldn’t believe how cute I was that she would love for me to see some of the other pups I used to play with when I was small.  She wishes she knew how I could meet the pups in my puppy class again or Liberty this female GSD I adored when I was small.  She said she will try but it will have to wait until after the dog adoption day.  

I just wanted to say I am sorry to all my pupper pals that I haven't been able to check out all your pictures and diaries like I normally do.  As soon as the meetup is over I will be back to telling all of you how cool your new photos are and reading about everything you pups do!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks so much for my super woofday!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/365507</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:24:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just wanted to say thanks to everypup who helped make my special day even better!! It was a great  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just wanted to say thanks to everypup who helped make my special day even better!! It was a great woofday and Manny was super happy too!  Thanks so much! I’ll be sending each one of you a thank you real soon!

Here is a list of all the pups I need to thank!!

<b>Thanks for the woofday wishes on the various group pages…</b>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/560901">Maxmillion Winston</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/559879">Snickers</a> & <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/559879”>Iggy</a> 
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/297247">Freckles </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/542360">Tank </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/449459">Maddison </a> 
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/483198">Morgan </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/427679">Nikita Sophia </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/438081">Tiggles </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/442433">Muffin </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/415728">Baby Jessie</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/567126"> Darla Mae</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/624667">Razz</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/568110">Daisy Dimples Booth</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/245851">Furio</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/595535">The Nebraska Pack</a>

<b>Thanks for the special personal Woofday Wishes from</b>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/570988">Gabrielle </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/519632">Dayzee </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183307">Duncan </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/496794">Henry  </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/433362">Sparky</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/476625">Bentley</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/434353">Charlie </a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/434329">Sammy </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/564363">Sadie Mae </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/600752">Pixie </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/606935">Mackie</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/569311">Lassie </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/592850">Taco </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/412117">Livee </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/605116">Morgan </a>  and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/606661">Vincent </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/576452">Sami</a>

<b>Thanks for coming to my surprise pawty at the Fancypants Café</b>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/316376">Fancy </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/517021">Harley </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/334608">Willey </a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395487">Bear</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/498218">Mr. Duffy Mc Duff </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/443937">Checkers </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/122536">Chatchi </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/615972">Miss Ellie </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/627073">Abigail </a> 
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/231662">Kong </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/448764">Spy </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/414973">Spanky</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/274936"> Skye</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/274914">Amber </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/465871">Kubbi </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/588224">Franky  </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/519632">Dayzee </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183307">Duncan </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/333998">Maxi </a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/580373">Jonas </a>

<b>Thanks for the Rosette and Star Gifts</b>
Grape Drink Rosette from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/580373">Jonas </a>
Steak from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/569311">Lassie </a>
Steak from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/464016">Rex Mi Amor </a>
Cherry Drink from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/309174">Odie (Blackburn) </a>
Steak from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/603935">Sadie </a>
Cherry Drink from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/548306">Muddrella Waters </a>
Rainbow from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/581265"> Gracie </a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/595696">Princess </a>
Lemon Drink from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/457047">Digger</a> at Modern Dog 
Steak from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/122536">Chatchi </a>
Steak from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/557722">Kona </a>
Flag from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/529962">Jazmine</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/623276">Wee Rose </a>
Star from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/group/-7838">Fancypants Café</a> c/o <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/414973">Spanky</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/271027">Lexie</a>  
Star from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/274936">Skye</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/274914">Amber  </a>
Star from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/414973">Spanky</a> 
White Ribbon from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/616176">Jerry & Linda</a>
Steak from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/449726">Esperanza </a>
Steak from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/125183">Sophie </a>
Apple from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/530207">Ashaki Kianga</a>
Blue Ribbon from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/606935">Mackie </a>
2 Stars from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/498218">Mr. Duffy McDuff </a>
Grape Drink from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/316376">Fancy </a>
Watermelon slice from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/591736">Izzi</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/591729">Coty</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/591732">Riley</a>
Steak from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/572942">Maximus Cuddlebug</a>
Blue Ribbon from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/487764">Lola Belle</a>
Steak from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/363517">Misty</a>
Apple from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/415728">Baby Jessie</a>
Apple from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/595535">The Nebraska Pack</a>
Shrimp from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/469390">Lucy</a>
Steak from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/574617">Diesel</a>
Steak from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/137046">Lucky</a>
Heart from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/222170">Kokoa Girl</a>

<b>Thanks for the other gifts</b> 
Woofday dinner from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/465871">Kubbi </a>
My super cool roadster convertible!! From <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/517021">Harley </a>
A birthday card from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/603935">Sadie </a>
A birthday blingee from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/595535">The Nebraska Pack</a>
Cookies from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/274936">Skye</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/274914">Amber  </a>
Wanted Poster from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/414973">Spanky </a>
Woofday suit and woofday pic from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/334608">Willey Tucker</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395487">Bear</a>
Zealies from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/316376">Fancy </a>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Woooohooo!! Today is my 2nd Woofday! And it couldn't be better!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/365331</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:21:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yippee!! I have been waiting and waiting and it is finally here!! It is my 2nd woofday! I can&acirc;t be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yippee!! I have been waiting and waiting and it is finally here!! It is my 2nd woofday! I can’t believe it!! So I woke up this morning and mommy let me go out and play.  Then I got a yummy home cooked breakfast!  I checked in at the Pawty Place and there were already tons of woofday wishes for me and it just made my morning!  Then mommy, uncie and I went to Freedom Park in Medford!!  
It was soooo pawsome there were sooooooooo many pups and all of them were super friendly.  Nothing could be better on my birthday!  And guess what there were even some birthday wishes from some of the pups and pawrents at the park!! I was so happy running around saying hello to every dog I saw and I even wrestled a little. It was great!!  Then mommy had me do a little agility on the new equipment there.  Maybe I shouldn’t say that… I have no clue how to do agility!  But I went over a low jump and by the third time mommy said over I knew just what she meant!  Then she took me to the the paws (pause) table and I jumped right up there with this great terrier! I sat when told and when mommy said alright I jumped off and we went to these pole thingies.  Mommy said between and I walked between two and she was happy (of course she helped me a little with some leash guidance)  Then I weaved through all but the last one.  A doggy marked the last pole and I was too interested in sniffing than marking.  It was soooo fun and I even learned some stuff!  I met like 3 golden retrievers, a great Dane, husky, Boston terrier, curly coat retriever, four black labs, a Wheaton terrier, a bunch of mixes like 5 or 6 of them, a sheltie (which I really liked… she was really pretty), a weinmariner, two German shepherds, a miniature pinscher, an old English sheep dog and even more but that’s all I can remember!  I have never seen so many pups at the park!  There were pups playing running, practicing on the agility equipment!  And all the pawrents were sweet too!  It was so much fun.  Truly a wonderful birthday surprise!!!!  Then we went back to uncie’s and guess what I got a small home  cooked lunch!! How great is that!  Now with my full tummy and being all played out I am gonna lay down for a bit… but I know what is coming up!!  Presents and cake!!! Woohooo!!
So I was sooo right!  After my nap I woke up and went outside to play for a little bit.  When I came back in mommy put all my presents around me!  I opened the first and got a chewy bone!  Then I opened my new pal Tangie my orange orangutan!  Then I took my next package upstairs to open and it was two more chew toys!  Then back down stairs to open my red bobo!! I am not sure about him though.  He makes a strange noise when I grab his middle.. it isn’t a normal squeak… I will need to make sure he is a good toy by playing with him more.  Then I opened a package with some treats in it and then a floppy Frisbee! Mommy then brought out my woofday cake and her and uncie sang!  Then I got a piece which was delicious!  
After my cake I had to have a picture with a party hat…. But I don’t like hats… so I just looked up instead of looking at the camera.  Mommy laughed at me and took of the hat.  I went outside to tell Dakota all about my presents and when I got back… guess what there were more presents!! I also got a tug toy and all the toys I picked out of the pile of toys yesterday.  Mommy is so smart letting me pick.  Then it was a home cooked dinner. 
After dinner I realized I was almost late for the riddle contest at FancyPants Café here on Dogster.  I rushed over there and was shocked because there was no riddle contest.  It was a surprise woofday pawty for me!! Can you believe it?  There were all sorts of my pupper friends from here and they all gave me warm woofday wishes!  It was the perfect close to a perfect woofday.  And guess what wish I made as I blew out my woofday cake candles.  Yep that’s right!  I wished for my fur sibling to find his or her way to my home!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yeah! Tomorrow is my woofday!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/365025</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:57:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wooohoooooooooo!!

Tomorrow is my woofday! Tomorrow is my woofday!

I am super excited!! And gue ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wooohoooooooooo!!

Tomorrow is my woofday! Tomorrow is my woofday!

I am super excited!! And guess what it is Manny’s Birthday too! He is my super big white Teddy!! I am so happy and excited!  Things have been so busy around here.

On Thursday mommy and I went over to uncie’s house. She brought lots of toys and all sorts of stuff with her.  I got to play with my nephew before we went over and she even played lots of games of chase with me!! When we got there I was super excited to see uncie and my other uncle.  Oooo and Dakota and the new puppy!  I also said a woofy hello to the kitty and watched her for a while.  I kept asking her to come over and play but she didn’t want to…. Sniff.

On Friday, we played during the day and then she did the weirdest thing… she covered me in toilet paper! It was really strange at first and then it was kind of fun!  I started ripping and tearing it and attacking the roll!! Then some was on my tail and I kept trying to get it.  When I finally got it off mommy and grandma kept throwing it back on me.  It was a lot of fun and then I got to go outside and play!  When I came back in it was amazing there were lots and lots and lots of toys all over the floor!  Mommy let me play with some and then  she took me to play outside again.  When I came back all but my normal toys were gone.  I searched and searched but couldn’t find them….  So unfair… I hope I get to play with them again soon.  Then mommy let me spend a lot of time outside!  And when I came back in there were all these paper wrapped things all over. I got to see two of my uncles and one of the girls.  It was an exciting day and I slept really well.

Then I woke up today and realized tomorrow is my woofday!  I have been barking and running around all day because I know something is happening!  I know the thing she is making is for me and I have been standing around begging for it cause I know its mine… you see I don’t usually beg.  And what you may ask have I been begging for… My woofday cake of course. Mommy has been baking me a woofday cake and prepping all sorts of goodies for my happy day!   It is so neat and I can’t wait.  I think Pinky]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am Ninja Puppy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/363230</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:20:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Just 6 days left&acirc;&brvbar; so today I was practicing my ninja puppy skills.  You see ever since I was a lit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just 6 days left… so today I was practicing my ninja puppy skills.  You see ever since I was a little puppy I have been graced with ninja pup abilities.  This is of course in part to my beautiful dark coloration but being a true ninja puppy requires more.  First to transform into Ninja Puppy I must have no collar… because the jingling gives away my stealth movement.  Honestly I think that is one reason I have a jingly collar…. Then they know I can not use special ninja skills like surprise kisses to unwitting open mouth and tail whaps to thing sitting on low surfaces.  The thwarting of my ninja skills has further proof from the purchase of a collar that has a blinky led light in it.  You see my ninja skills were too much for mommy outside at night so she purchased it to see where I was in the dark.
Being a ninja puppy I am skilled at sneaking along walls and peaking into spaces near me to check things out unnoticed before entering a space. I can surprise unwitting victims as they enter rooms in my home jumping at them enthusiastically with wagging tails.  Camouflage is also the friend of the ninja puppy.  If you look in my photo album I allowed myself to be briefly captured so you can see my ninja camo technique.  If I had not allowed my head in view you would not have been able to see me at all.  I have pinpoint tail precision allowing me to knock objects of interest from their domain on the tables to my domain on the floor therefore avoiding trouble.  I can deliver stealth kisses and bend minds with my ninja puppy gaze to get more love and treats.  The skills of a ninja puppy are many but all require work.
Being a ninja puppy requires continuous practice and grooming.  I say grooming because without regular grooming the unwitting victims of my ninja puppy tactics could smell me coming and they could hear my nails clicking on the floor if they weren’t trimmed regular.  The ninja puppy path is not an easy one and not one that every pup can follow.  But I am proud of my ninja-puppy prowess.
No you might be wondering what in the world did Ninja-O mean by “Just 6 days left…so I was practicing my ninja puppy skills.”  Well grasshoppers let me explain.  I intend to use my ninja puppy skills in the next few days to discover all the happy surprises in store for me at home.  I will use my stealth and camouflage abilities to blend in as I search for presents.  I will use ninja puppy eavesdropping to hear what plans mommy has in store. I will use my hypnotic ninja mind bending techniques to ensure more happy gifts come my way.  Ahhh it is great to be a ninja puppy!

See my ninja puppy techniques here
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/photos/5]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Seven days left and a fence between me and my fur sibling...</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/362762</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Sep 2007 15:58:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well mommy left me alone almost all day and normally I would be upset but I heard her talking to gra ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well mommy left me alone almost all day and normally I would be upset but I heard her talking to grandma and uncie before she left and I heard the words dog.. adoption… and day and I got super excited, but played it cool pretending I hadn’t heard anything…

So I waited patiently all day for her return and when she came there was no pup along with her.  I did smell one pup in particular all over her and I licked and wagged everywhere he had been.  I was hoping maybe there was just the scheduling of our first meeting between me and my pupper friend, but alas… I don’t think it is to be… at least for now.

She said something about almost all the pups she went to meet already finding their furever home, which is great news… for them… but not that great for me.  She said she was happy and sad too.  One of the pups was there.  He was a cute border collie mix.  She said she liked his personality and what the foster mom had to say about his behavior with her dogs.  The only problem was his bark…whatever that means.  Mommy said that grandma would have some serious issues with his bark and he would a lot especially with our chipmunk infestation.  Mommy then countered with how cute and sweet a pup he is but then she had concerns about Pinky.  You see the pup isn’t at all aggressive but doesn’t back down if challenged… and remember what I said about our sleepover.  Pinky just snarled and growled and rawred at me every time I said hello.  Mommy worried that he may hurt her but of course we can say no to her coming over so that isn’t a deal breaker.  

From what I gathered from my ninja puppy eavesdropping..I did tell all of you I am a ninja puppy... there were two  points causing her to hold off at this point.  First she was slightly unsure about how destructive he would be if he missed a play session… and the foster mom kind of skirted the issue. But the biggest issue right now is our fencing.  Some of it was damaged by the storms that rolled through the end of spring and summer and I don’t try to get out so they haven’t gotten fixed yet.  Mommy said something  about making sure all the fence is repaired before a new pup comes home.  So it seems a fence stands between me and my fur sibling for the time being… and not like the fence between me and Dakota and uncie’s place….

However, maybe she can fix it before the week is up and I can still have my furbling for my woofday… 

Keeping my paws crossed… just 7 days left….]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sleepovers and furblings!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/361999</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Sep 2007 18:16:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So I&acirc;m having my first puppy sleepover!  Pinky whom the girls (you know mommy&acirc;s nieces) belong t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So I’m having my first puppy sleepover!  Pinky whom the girls (you know mommy’s nieces) belong to is staying the night tonight.  Only problem is she doesn’t like me very much.  I just am trying to tell her how great it is she is here with waggy tails but every time I try to say hello she growls and yips and snarls at me… so sad.  I wanted to tell her there are only 9 days separating me from cake and presents and all sorts of goodies.  I was also gonna invite her, but I don't think she wants to come.  Nevertheless I am so excited, but I mean wouldn’t you be.  And wouldn’t you want to tell your furry friend all about it?  She just has her own things to do I guess.

  Ooooo and her food is tasty.. I tried a couple bits while no one was watching, but got in trouble when they saw me.  I say it is their fault!  I mean they know my favorite food and treat is anything new!! And she doesn’t eat the same food as me so what do they expect?  

It is still great having another pup here.  Now if I can just convince mommy to get me a fur brother or sister for my woof day I will be set!!!


9 days and counting….. Oh please oh please can’t I have a fur sibling!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>And the count down begins!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/359901</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Sep 2007 16:49:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow I can't believe it!!! There are only two weeks left until my second woofday!!! Fourteen little d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow I can't believe it!!! There are only two weeks left until my second woofday!!! Fourteen little days separate me from loads of pup gifts and treats!  I am so excited I can hardly sit still.  I wonder what I will get..... I wonder how many presents.....Oooooo wow I wish it were tomorrow instead of two weeks but it is just around the corner. Come on September 16th get here quick so I can have a blast!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Unidentified Barking Object</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/359898</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Sep 2007 16:43:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So my family and I have been super busy lately.  I went to visit my uncle (mommy&acirc;s brother) for a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So my family and I have been super busy lately.  I went to visit my uncle (mommy’s brother) for a few days.  I like it there because I can stay outside as long as I want and just have to bark to come inside.  There are also lots of other pups around.  It isn’t as good as camp because I can’t play with the other dogs but at least I get to see them.  There is a doggy right on the other side of the fence too.  His name is Dakota…Koty for short.  He is all fluffy and white and is a real hot head.  He doesn’t like anyone or any pup getting to close to his yard.  He barks and barks and barks whenever you go too close… which of course means that it makes the best game in the World!!! I love to get him all flusterated at me.  I play bow and wag my tail jumping around right in front of him at the fence and he barks and barks.  Hehehe it is sooo much fun. You guys should all get a personal Koty to play with!
So while I was at uncie’s place mommy’s nieces and their uncle (not mommy’s brother tho) came to visit.  I love them soooo much too.  Well actual I love everybody and everypup but kidz are the bestest!! They stayed for most of the day and the girls’ uncle has started to wrestle with me.  It’s funny because I drag him around and he is shocked that I can.  Silly boy of course I can.
Oooo and mommy also took me on my first walk over at uncie’s place.  There were soo many doggies in all the yards and I wanted to play with them all, but alas they weren’t allowed to come out and play.  
This walk like so many others of mine had the strangest thing on it.  I was wondering if any of you other pooches had ever experienced it.  It occurs in the strangest places.  It looks normal from a distance, just like any other that you might see but then as you get close everything changes.  I call them UBOs... unidentified barking objects!! In most cases it is a barking house... you know, the house that barks at you as you pass but there are no dogs to be found.  It really bugs me.  I mean it is a big house not a pup so why does it bark?  Where does the bark come from?  I heard about haunted houses around Halloween last year and I wonder is that what it is a house haunted by doggies or is it the house that barks.  I also had a barking ball and sometimes cars bark at me too, but there is no dog!  What gives?  What ever it is I wish that objects would be quiet and doggies would be the only thing that bark at me.  That is the way the universe should be if you ask me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ahh.. finally I can breathe!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/355897</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:59:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yeah!! Yippeee! Skipppie!! I am feeling sooo much better.  There is no schpooge coming from my nose  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yeah!! Yippeee! Skipppie!! I am feeling sooo much better.  There is no schpooge coming from my nose anymore. No schpooge! No Schpooge!  Yeah! No mommy chasing me with Kleenexes.  I mean I wouldn’t mind if she let me shred them but she would just wipe my nose and then take it away.  Ooooo and the endless sniffling and snorting has finally ended.  I thought it would never end.  I even barked funny when I started barking again.  It is terrible to have schpooge coming out your nose and I wouldn’t wish it on anypup! 
So other than nappies, lots of medicine, some shorter walks and a little backyard time life has been pretty dull around here.  I have gotten to enjoy some home-cooked meals courtesy of my mommy and an order from the doctor.  She likes cooking for me and I am working on persuading her to a home-cooked diet, but she says she will have to look into it more first.
I can’t wait until I am all better! Then I will finally get to dig into those yummy looking treats I got from Kilo K9 for playing in the water. (easiest treats I ever got)  They look soo yummy!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Been love tagged again!! Yipee!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/354030</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:10:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been love tagged by my cute friend Taco!!
So the rules are if you get love tagged by a dog wri ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been love tagged by my cute friend Taco!!
So the rules are if you get love tagged by a dog write in your Diary as many dogs that you love as friends or as mates, and tell in there how and why you love them!!

So first up is Jasmine (372485) She is a pawsome pooch who has a mommy who really loves her.  Plus you have to love those ears!!

Next is Izzi the Princess of Puppyville (591736) because besides being royalty (and my friend... aren't I lucky) She also know that harassing her boys is sooo important!

Gracie (173250) is next.  She is a beautiful black lab and I sure hope she wins the wag and brag contest she is in.  Plus her and her family are the reason mommy joined Dogster and let me have all this fun.

Brutis (449770) is a handsome fella who any girl pup would be lucky to have.

and last but certainly not least is 

Hunter (587049)  whose confessions make me wag my tail!  Chicken New Year back at you Hunter!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sicky Poo... Poo</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/354022</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:50:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hey there everybody.  I am so happy to be back home and able to talk to all my pals here on Dogster. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey there everybody.  I am so happy to be back home and able to talk to all my pals here on Dogster.  *sniffle, sniffle*  I met a lot of good pals at camp this time including a wonderful black lab named Abby Labby and my bestest bud the golden retriever Mickey.  I also met another Dogster pup there named Ace who is a German shepherd like me.  Unfortunately *snort, sniffle* I also met one other thing at camp… a nasty upper respiratory infection. *sniffle*

I am all icky sicky and tired and mommy can just tell I am miserable.  I was having some trouble with my breathing so mommy took me to the ER last night, which also is my normal vet too.  When I got there it was all dark and spooky.  Normally I am ok at the vet but it was all dark and stuff and it just wasn’t the same.  *snort* I was kind of scared and being sick I just wanted to go home.  Also the nice nursey ladies who using take care of me weren’t there either *sniffle, sniffle* and I was all confused and tired.  I got sent home with some medicine right away. Turns out I was reverse sneezing and that was what the labored breathing was all about.  I am glad I got the medicine because that means I get to eat meaty bits to take it twice a day for ten whole days without having to do a thing for it. Yeah!.  I am just so sleepy *yawn, sniffle sniffle*

So funny enough it turns out that right when mommy got home from her vacation she had to go to the ER too.  She had an allergic reaction to something and had itchy hives all over.  So like puppy like owner I guess.  *sniffle* Two days… two trips to the ER *sniffle, sniffle*  Been a busy time.  Well I am going to go lay down and get some shut eye.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Letter from Camp</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/351921</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:16:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just got this letter from Odie today and figured I would put it up for him while he is away.

De ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just got this letter from Odie today and figured I would put it up for him while he is away.

Dear Mommy,

I am having a great time at camp.  It is a lot of fun here.  I get to run around and play with all sorts of doggies during the day.  At lunchtime we get to go to our cabins and eat and if we want take a little nap and then it is back to playing!  Some nights the camp counselors give us special campfire treats before going to bed.  I am so glad I have my travel bed and my teddy bear with me.  It makes sleeping here feel just like home.

I have met some really nice pups and I will tell you all about them when I see you.  Some of my closest friends this week at camp have been black and yellow labs, but my best buddy is a golden retriever.  There is also a great Bassett hound who has been here since Sunday too.  All the pooches are great and I will miss them all when I leave.

While running around and playing I like to walk over and check on the smaller pups in the play area next door.  They are great and I wish I could play with them too, but I have got plenty of playmates.  I figure that I should at least walk up and say hello to the little guys from time to time though.  I also always keep an eye out for new puppies that will be joining us.  I make sure I am right there to welcome them to camp with a warm waggy hello!  I don’t want anyone to feel left out…. That isn’t what camp is about.  It is about being a pack player and getting along with everyone.  

Sometimes I go outside and play on the Forked River Mountain toys.  I walk up one side and down the other and sometime stand on the top and play king of the hill with the other pups.  But when everyone starts running around I just get so excited I forget to stay at the top and I run down to play with everyone.

I love it here!!  Camp is so much fun- we get to play, eat, get treats and sleep and there are practically no rules!! The only rule is to treat your fellow campers as you would want to be treated, and that is super easy for me.  I can do anything I want.  I mean I am allowed to jump up on the fences and the counselors.  I don’t have to ask to go outside to potty and I can go inside or outside whenever I want!  

So mommy I was thinking… could we maybe start our own camp.  I would love to have other puppies around all day that I can play with.  I would be really good and say hello to all of them. Please.  
I miss you and hope you are having as much fun as me.  I miss talking and playing  with all my dogster pup pals too so tell them I am having a great time and miss them too.  I am getting pretty sleepy so I think I am going to take a little nap before I go back out to play.

Tail wags and kisses,

Odie]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've been love tagged!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/349644</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 08:35:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been love tagged by my good friend &amp;#9829;Bailey&amp;#9829;
So the rules are if you get love tagge ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been love tagged by my good friend &#9829;Bailey&#9829;
So the rules are if you get love tagged by a dog write in your Diary as many dogs that you love as friends or as mates, and tell in there how and why you love them!!

Taco(592850): 'Cause she is the cutest little pup... I mean look at that face

Riku(595503): He is the birthday boy today!!!

Bennie(494303): He is a pawsome pooch with great pictures!! 

Nichibon(599057):  Because he has the best name ever!!!

Harley(517021): He gave me the greatest nickname the big O!!

Willey Tucker(334608): He gave me the warmest welcome here on Dogster and was super generous to me... Thanks so much!!

Last but not least!

Harley(558455): My first friend here on Dogster!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Twilight Hunt</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/347906</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 18:16:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>As twilight came I bounded across the yard feeling the blades of grass between my pads, frolicking i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ As twilight came I bounded across the yard feeling the blades of grass between my pads, frolicking in the coolness that comes with a summers eve. Mommy calls out something from behind but it is not a command to me so I continue going on my eventide revel.  Perusing the lush greenery that is my ambit,  I partake in an occasional nibble of the verdure.
  As I start to run towards mommy, an exciting game of chase me on my mind suddenly I sense something.  Turning I quickly begin searching and searching for the source of this delectable smell.  My nose on fire with scintillating scents  I circle and search, widening my area and then running back to where the smell is strongest.  My tail a quiver with excitement my body completely overtaken by the sheer exhilaration of the hunt.  Circle upon circle.... sniffing... searching... scouring the area over and over...  but alas I can not discover the source of this entrancing aroma. 
  I hear mom giggle calling me a silly puppy.  Saying that same bunny word she cried out earlier.  Alas I decide that the scent's allusive source will not be found... at least not this eve and I continue on my evening gambol.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Waggy Week</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/347288</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Aug 2007 12:24:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So this week has been really busy around the house.  First the two little ones left on Monday and Tu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So this week has been really busy around the house.  First the two little ones left on Monday and Tuesday... they are my mommy's nephews.  They were visiting for a couple months and I really got used to all of the excitement around here.  However with everything going on I hardly noticed they have been gone.  
Wednesday mommy took me on two long walks instead of just one and the girls and Pinky came to play.  The girls are mommy's two nieces and Pinky is their chihuahua, but she isn't too friendly and doesn't really play with me, but the girls do and I loooove it.
On Thursday mommy and I went to a nearby creek to play.  Since I liked the water sooo much at the dog park mommy decided she would take me to play in it more. (Since I don't like the rain she thought I didn't like water... silly mommy... as long as it doesn't splash on my back the water is lots of fun.)  I bounded through the shallow water chasing sticks and jumping around mommy.  It was so much fun I didn't want to leave. After I got back and dried off while playing in the backyard I got to go to Petsmart for a while, and after walking in the aisles greeting people mommy dropped me off to be groomed.  I was all tuckered out and fell right to sleep when I got home.
Friday we just romped in the backyard for a while and then I had to go to the vet and get some vaccinations and bloodwork done.  Yuck... but I got lots of treats for being at the vet for less than 15 minutes so I guess it was ok.  Plus I got to look at the weird dogs in the fence outside.  I walked right up to this big dog with hard shoes on it feet and sniffed it.  Mommy laughed and called him a donkey... I don't care what his name is as long as he'll play! Then we went home went for a walk and called it a night.
Saturday, mommy's brother came over and we all played ball in the backyard.  Mommy even taught me a new trick. "Touch" she taps an object and says touch and I am supposed to touch it with my paw.  I got lots of treats for that too... that is my favorite part of learning new tricks.  Then after mommy's brother left and she had dinner we played one of my favorite games inside.  It's called "I'm coming to get you!"  Mommy "sneaks" around saying she is going to get me and I run away and back all excited.  Then after a while of her getting me I get to chase her.  
So today has been a good break so far but once it cools down a little mommy says we are going to the dog park! YEAH!  I hope I meet some nice puppies to play with. 
It's been a pawriffic week for me.  Hope all you pupperoos out there are having fun too!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I have been Love tagged</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/346783</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Aug 2007 11:03:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>I have been love tagged by my friends Bonzer the wonder dog #299237. Here are the rules of the game. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been love tagged by my friends Bonzer the wonder dog #299237. Here are the rules of the game. Make a diary entry, giving 5 pawsome facts about yourself. Choose 5 pals to tag and list them last. Post the rules of the game. Send your pals a pawmail or rosette telling them they have been tagged to play the game. Write 5 facts and tag 5 friends.

1 -I am an obsessive kisser
2- I make grumbly noises and huff when I get frustrated.
3- I treat my dog bed like a giant toy.  I dig on it. I bite it and I bark at it.
4- I love to graze.  Green grassy stuff is very tasty.
5- The sound of a vacuum doesn't bother me the fact that it makes the sound and moves is the problem.

The 5 pups I have chosen are new pals of mine, they are;

Ashaki Kianga #530207
Hypnotic, NPC #216599
Yogi #558321
Lucky #137046
and last but not least
Rex #44488]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TAG ~ YOUR IT!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/346744</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Aug 2007 09:05:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>The Rules:

Each player starts with 7 random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged need to p ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Rules:

Each player starts with 7 random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged need to post in their Diary, "The Rules" and their "7 pawsome Facts."

Then choose 7 dogs to tag & list their names. Don'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.


7 Odie Facts:

1. I love playing in the water but don't like it splashing on my back.
2. My greatest fear is things falling.
3. My favorite thing to do is play with other pooches.
4. I like soft toys more than hard ones.
5. I like testing all the different waters in each doggie's bowl at the dog park.
6. I am finally starting to play tug of war.
7. I hunt for Easter Eggs at Easter (and sometimes during the year)


New friends Odie's tagged:

1. Taco
2. Gracie
3. Mr. Ziggy
4. Draco
5. Taiko
6. Baby
7. Keira

Have Fun - Woof!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Doggie Days at Freedom Park- Sat July 21</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/340429</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:21:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Odysseus ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/587561/diary/My_odyssey/340429</guid>
		<description>This weekend we went to visit my mommy's brother at his house.  I like it there because there are st ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This weekend we went to visit my mommy's brother at his house.  I like it there because there are stairs that I can stand on and look out the front windows.  All the windows at mommy's house are too high to see out of.  There is this dog in the yard  next door.  His name is Dakota and he doesn't like other dogs or people near his turf.  Sometimes I play bow near the fence and run back and forth trying to play with him but he just gets grumpy and walks off.  I just really wanted to play and mommy saw and knew the perfect answer- dog park time! 
So we went to Freedom Dog Park!! I met two dogs when I first arrived and the girl dog stalked me… she was smaller than me but she actually stalked me... it was weird, but her person had to leave so she was only there for a couple minutes.  That was the only dog in the front field of the dog park so mom decided to take me over to the creek to see if I wanted to go in the water.  
She wasn’t sure because I haven’t been in the water much.  Although I jumped in the lake after some geese once, when she took me to a lake she had trouble getting me deeper than my ankles, and there was no way I would go further than I could touch.  When I went to the ocean and she went in the water leaving me with her brother on the beach I got away and bounded in after her.  It suddenly got deep so I had to swim back, but I still don't really know if I can swim.
At the creek there was a Vizsla named Rocky.  He kept jumping in the creek after his ball and I was so excited but I couldn't figure out how to get in.  So I started running really fast around in big circles and going up and down the bank but everywhere it was just too steep.  Finally I decided to climb down but when I got to the water there were some roots in my way and I could only get my paws wet.  I started splashing water up to bite but I really wanted to play with Rocky.  
The people (including mommy and her brother) moved down the bank to where there was a place I could get in and soon we were joined by a black lab and his dad.  Rocky was really into his ball but the lab was s\willing to play a little and next thing you know I am bounding through the water.  I loved it.  I got soo excited I went in a little too deep before I knew it and quickly swam to shore.  
It was fun but mommy wanted to let me dry off and play with some other dogs before we took the car ride home (yuck I don't like the car).
We went back to the front field and I walked around with Molly and Vito two jack russells but they weren't really interested in playing.  Then Brownie the beagle mix came.  She was a lot of fun we kept rolling on our backs with each other.  Two cockers showed up and we all ran around but one of the cockers wasn't used to doggies.  She was just adopted and really shy.  I wagged my tail and gave her kisses to give her a warm welcome into the doggie community. 
 After all that running and "swimming" I was all tuckered out.  Mommy decided it was time to go but then a golden retriever arrived!  I wanted to play and would start to run and stop, and then I was just too tired and laid down..  So mommy walked me to the gate where Brownie gave me a warm send off and we went home.

I just love days like these!]]></content:encoded>
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