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<title>The curious life of one doggone pup named Griffin</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Griffin'</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 21:06:25 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Happy Pawsday to me!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:25:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wowzer, I am three years old today. That's like, um, 21 years in human years. Which means, I can fin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wowzer, I am three years old today. That's like, um, 21 years in human years. Which means, I can finally drink in public and get into pawsome clubs. Ha ha. As if I would...

I'm excited about today. My mom came up to me this morning and played with me right away. She usually is way too busy getting ready. But today must be my lucky day.

Speaking of which, my real lucky day was when my humans found me at this shelter place. Thank God in Heaven, that they liked me!

For the past three years, I've been living a great life: lots of romps, walks, new friends, a little bit of school, swims in lakes, rivers and oceans, lots of super healthy food and bones and rawhide. Many hours of petting and loving me. And since we moved to the burbs, I am king of the backyard - my very own backyard, yo!

I love my life! And I love my humans. Cannot wait to celebrate my pawsday with my best friends tonight. Woof, woof!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Tragic Loss.</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:13:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just got the horrible news that my girlfriend Jeddah passed away this morning. I am pawfully sorry ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just got the horrible news that my girlfriend Jeddah passed away this morning. I am pawfully sorry and pray that Jeddah's humans find comfort and solace in knowing that I am still around to love on them. I pray to God that He'll keep Jeddah a great spot in Doggy Heaven so she can wait for me there.

Obviously, I still have  a lot of stuff to sniff, pee on, jump on, eat, fetch and a lot of years to spend with Wiebke and Paul but I know I'll see her again some day. :-)

You will always be my first love, Jeddah! A sad Woof! Woof!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So Grown (P)up!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:05:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today's my 1st birthday! I'm sooo grown up now! My humans took me to Crissy Fields and I got to swim ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today's my 1st birthday! I'm sooo grown up now! My humans took me to Crissy Fields and I got to swim, play fetch, steal other doggies' balls and roll in the grass. What a day! I love being with my family. From that day they rescued me from that shelter, I've loved them with all my furry heart. As a gift to them, I've looked extra super-cute all day...haha. Woof!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Totally Teenager!</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Sep 2008 11:29:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm SO grown up now! My parents had to get me a larger collar. Small doesn't fit anymore. Ha! I'm wa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm SO grown up now! My parents had to get me a larger collar. Small doesn't fit anymore. Ha! I'm way too strong for these baby collars now...

Mom just returned from a business trip in L.A. As much as I like hanging w/ Dad, it was boring without her. Although, Daddy took me to the beach a lot.  I dig Fort Funston!! I mean, literally. ;-)

Back to watching Mom work. Woof!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So Many Gifts!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:25:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you so much guys!!! :&gt;

I love all the gifts! It IS a very Happy Easter!

Thank you! Thank ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you so much guys!!! :>

I love all the gifts! It IS a very Happy Easter!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I just graduated!!! Yay!</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:20:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I don't have time for a longer diary entry but I just wanted to say how excited I am to graduate pup ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't have time for a longer diary entry but I just wanted to say how excited I am to graduate puppy class at SF Puppy Prep (www.sfpuppyprep.com)! Yay! The life of a little pup is chock FULL of achievements! I love it.
-Grif]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm So Grown Up, Dude!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:49:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My life is pawsome! I'm having a blast with my humans who are trying hard to give me enough time to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My life is pawsome! I'm having a blast with my humans who are trying hard to give me enough time to play and exercise. I know how busy they are with work and church, friends and other stuff. But whatever they have on their To Do list, they always find time for me. Woof! 
We hang out at the dog run near our house a lot these days. I've met SO MANY dogs recently. A lot of butt-sniffing, man! I think I'm behaving pretty well. At least, Mom lets me off leash when we get to the dog run and I always get to play for hours. 
I'm not stupid so I know that Mom is happy to go there because she just has to take off the leash and I'm basically entertaining myself. I believe she can unwind a bit while I'm busy chasing balls and other dogs. Guess, it's a win-win situation for both of us. ;-)
I've also learned to sit and wait at every curb. Ok, there's still room for improvement. But usually, I sit down and wait for my humans to tell me when to go. 
I love puppy class! My humans signed me up at SF Puppy Prep (www.sfpuppyprep.com). The teacher Aishe is SO cool. I'm always looking forward to our classes on Wednesdays. 
Today, I'm in the office w/ Mom. I'm totally quiet. No barking. I'm just hanging out here, waiting for something to happen. Since some people complained about my barking and running around in the office, I'm trying hard to be better. I really want to get back out there and play with my friends Slider and Beane. But overall, puppy life is great! Woof, woof!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fort Fun(ston) Rocks!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:58:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>..or doggy heaven, like I call it. My humans took me to this huge doggy playground on Saturday. Ther ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ ..or doggy heaven, like I call it. My humans took me to this huge doggy playground on Saturday. There were so many other dogs, I really didn't know where to run first. Sometimes I just don't want to listen to my parents when they call me (ok, most of the times, I won't listen) so they kept me on the leash for most of the time. I hope they will take me back soon. It really made my day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Back!</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:01:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yeah, my pneumonia is gone! Hooray for antibiotics, special food, a warm nest, and lots of love from ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yeah, my pneumonia is gone! Hooray for antibiotics, special food, a warm nest, and lots of love from my humans!

Special thanks to Mom who diligently put hot water bottles in my doggy bed so I was warm enough.

Now, that I have more energy, my humans have started training me. I kinda like it because there is so much opportunity for getting treats. I think I'm doing pretty good. At least, Mom and Dad say 'good boy' all the time. And then there is this new word that I keep hearing more and more. 'Off'. I really don't like that one. I've learned that I can't jump on furniture and needs to stay away from things when they say 'off'. Boring!!!

The good news, I'm almost ready for the big, green park world out there. On Sunday, I'm getting my rabies vaccination and then I'm done with all that kind of stuff. Maybe my humans can spend a bit more money on treats and new toys instead of the vet then?! Woof!

Speaking, um, barking of training: Mom and Dad have begun to leave me alone at home more often.  They did it for the first time last Saturday night. They had been putting me 'away' in the kitchen before. Well, that's how I got used to being 'separated' from my favorite playmates for a while. 

They probably thought that I might be barking or whining a bit that night while they were out for dinner with friends. But I totally proofed them wrong. I was so exhausted from the day that I just slept until they came home. I didn't even have any accidents! Am I a good puppy, or what?

I believe my humans know how much I love them. But sometimes I wish I could bark their language to let them know how much fun I have with them.

This doggy life is pawsome!  Woof!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Being sick sucks big times!</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 08:52:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Like my Daddy said, in my short life, I've been to the vet about six or seven times already. I think ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Like my Daddy said, in my short life, I've been to the vet about six or seven times already. I think, by now, I'm finally without any worms or bugs. But last Saturday, the doc said that my cough didn't sound good at all. Mommy and Daddy had to leave me at the vet for a while so they could take an x-ray of my chest. 
It felt like my humans had been gone for the longest time!!!

The doc found some black stuff on one of my lungs. He sent me home with antibiotics and some advice for my humans to watch me carefully. 

Since that last visit, my cough got much worse. I can barely breathe and there is this mucus congesting my throat. Besides, I really want to sleep more but this sickness is keeping me awake all night. And Mommy and Daddy don't really get much sleep either.
They are very worried about me. I really want to bring them more joy and be a healthy puppy. I'm usually pretty mellow anyways but I enjoyed my play time with Mommy and Daddy. But this lung stuff is bugging me so much that I just want to hide under the couch or in a corner.
Last night, my family and I had the worst night. My whole body was shaking from the cough and I felt like I was suffocating.  Mommy was crying a lot. My humans actually got dressed at 2am because they wanted to take me to the vet. That's how scared they were. I seemed to feel a bit better and got a bit more active after they got up.  So Daddy decided to stay up with me for a while and had Mommy go back to bed. I don't remember when all of us were finally able to fall asleep?! Hm.
It's almost 9am now and Mommy has fed me , walked me in the backyard and made me do my business. I think I'm gonna take another nap now.  Maybe Mommy can snuggle up in bed for another hour or so, too?! She really deserves some rest!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy's sad! :-(</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:16:34 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today, I'm with Daddy at Dogster HQ. It's sorta torture because there is this other cool dog, Marcel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today, I'm with Daddy at Dogster HQ. It's sorta torture because there is this other cool dog, Marcel, and I can't play with him yet. I still need to get a few more shots before I can finally explore my city and play with my other furry friends.

Because I'm with Daddy today, Mommy is a bit sad. She wanted me to go to the office with Daddy since I can be quite a handful while she's trying to work. But now, that she's without me, she misses me A LOT. Ha, that will make her love me even more when I get to see her again tonight. She'll probably be ready to play with me for a LONG time tonight. ;-)

It's only a few more days till Christmas. I really like jumping into our Christmas tree at home but my humans disagree with me. They can really spoil that fun sometimes.

Hey, Grand'fur'father, high paw for this awesome doggy bed that you gave me for Christmas! I love it!! When my humans brought it home last night, I crawled into it right away. It's so cozy. Still pretty big for me but I'm growing up fast so it will be perfect in a few months. For now, I've been dragging all of my toys into my new bed so no one can take them from me.

Ok, I want to watch Daddy clean up my accident now. Then, I'll be ready for another nap. Catch you later! Woof!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>i'm so sick!</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:14:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been at the vet's 4 times already since I came home. They can't just make up their mind what's  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been at the vet's 4 times already since I came home. They can't just make up their mind what's wrong with me. I'm trying to eat better and I'm really good! I SO wish I could get all better and have my shots done so I can go outside and play with all the other pups.

And by the way, I'm SOOOO excited to come to Dogster HQ tomorrow! I wanna play all the time but I'll act so good so I can come back again the next day. Mommy has done such a good job taking care of this pup and I'm trying my best to get better about the whole peeing on the floor thing. Oops! ;>

Anyways, that's all for now! See ya!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Griffin got an office!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Dec 2007 16:49:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I knew at all the time... I work at the best place in the world (well, besides Dogster). My employer ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I knew at all the time... I work at the best place in the world (well, besides Dogster). My employer just organized an empty office for me so I can bring our little Griffin into work next week. That will give him the privacy he needs as a little puppy who just got rescued from a shelter. I'm really thankful for all the support!

By the way, the shelter called me this morning. There's a tiny chance that Griffin will only get neutered next week, which means, we would not be able to pick him up this Saturday. Could ya'll join me real quick in prayer that our little pup can come home this weekend?! We're anxious to give him a cozy home filled with LOVE and TREATS!

Anyways, we continue to get ready, get the house puppy-proof and read as many books about puppy training as time allows. (yeah, we know that it's all gonna be completely different anyways... ;-)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Come Home Griffin!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Dec 2007 12:23:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Griffin' ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last Saturday we drove to Madera County Animal Shelter to visit Griffin even though they haven't res ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last Saturday we drove to Madera County Animal Shelter to visit Griffin even though they haven't responded to our application. We got in just before closing and were able to play with him right away. VERY playful and so fun! The perfect pup! 

We filled out the adoption papers while the attendant spoke to her supervisor and learned that there was another application out for Griffin, but they would adopt him to us since we were there! We also learned that he's only 8 weeks old and was brought in at 7 weeks. They usually only keep dogs there for 5 days but knew that they would be able to find a home for him. His sister was already given a home.

Griffin will be staying there for another week while they neuter him. We'll pick him up this Saturday. We've already bought a ton of stuff for him and we still need to pick up a bed, leash and collar. We ran into a very cool store on Chestnut St. (Catnip and Bones) with very helpful staff that gave us some free treats to give Griffin when he comes home.

I probably won't bring Griffin in to work right away to give him some puppy time, figuring stuff out at home. Wiebke's work is a little less active and will help him transition better to playing with other pups and being outside of the house. 

I'll bring him in to work as soon as possible so he can get introduced to all the other pups. We also need to get him house-trained quickly so he doesn't have accidents everywhere. I've learned that if your pup urinates where you don't want them to, that you're supposed to roll up a newspaper and hit yourself on the head! Haha.]]></content:encoded>
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