http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins Dogster diary for the dog Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI en Copyright 2013 by Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI & Dogster Thu, 23 May 2013 04:23:27 PDT Dogster Pet-o-matic Gennie - http://www.dogster.com 360 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/615027 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:20:08 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/615027 **Permission Granted to To Crosspost** Author Unknown A Letter from a Shelter Manager: I th ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/611668 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 18:24:32 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/611668 I know that many of you are not in my area, but in case you are and plan on attending, Mom (Tania) w ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/599428 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:14:28 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/599428 Patty is an old gal who probably gave her family years of unconditional love, in return she is now s ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/595207 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:01:45 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/595207 Mom and dad are leaving for vacation tomorrow AM. Initially I was SUPER excited, but then I found o ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/594667 Sun, 7 Jun 2009 15:35:48 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/594667 Mom helped with another transport today - SEVEN DOGS. This is becoming a pretty regular thing for h ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/591295 Tue, 26 May 2009 06:28:18 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/591295 I went to the dogter on Saturday - it was SCARY! I have lost 6 lbs!! Pretty soon mom won't be able t ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/590288 Fri, 22 May 2009 07:33:03 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/590288 It's Memorial Day weekend and I'm so excited because that means that we are going to the CAMPER, whi ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/589924 Wed, 20 May 2009 19:44:02 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/589924 Today started out like any other day - got up, got fed, got petted and mom left for work. Same old, ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/584612 Sat, 2 May 2009 10:11:59 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/584612 Yeap - it's my Bark Day!! Mom really is curious as to where all the time goes! It seems just lik ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/581953 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:12:57 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/581953 Rescue me not only with your hands but with your heart as well. I will respond to you. Rescue me ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/580741 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:23:10 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/580741 It's finally here...CAMPING SEASON! We were at the camper all weekend! Shadow and I even went to t ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/574105 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:42:55 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/574105 Yesterday, for the first time, mom helped transport dogs from a rescue in KY to a rescue in MN. Her ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/573579 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:57:08 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/573579 Signs That an Animal Might Be Abused Recognizing cruelty is simple, right? Not quite, say ASPCA exp ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/572966 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:36:51 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/572966 Good morning fellow animal advocates. This is an issue near and dear to my heart- the issue of p ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/572754 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:18:36 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/572754 Thank you Gwydion for posting this: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Average Idiot, We receive an extremely ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/571373 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:14:21 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/571373 To be posted VERY LOW on the refrigerator door - nose height. Dear Dogs and Cats, The dishes ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/569846 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:16:19 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/569846 Today her and dad went out for awhile and they came home with BUNCHES of stuff! First mom put th ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/568868 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:47:30 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/568868 A No-Win Situation for Women, Children and Pets Imagine living in an abusive home. Maybe you thi ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/567033 Thu, 5 Mar 2009 12:57:01 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/567033 15 Minutes I am your dog, and I have a little something I'd like to whisper in your ear. I kn ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/563833 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:24:53 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/563833 Well, over the weekend mom and dad went to the Twin Cities Pet Expo and had a GREAT time! They got ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/555054 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:02:20 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/555054 I was naughty Tagged by Fungi! I am supposed to name 5 things about me that are naughty.. BOL - ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/553968 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:01:43 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/553968 Thanks Dylan:) You Know You're A Dog Person If... You have a kiddie wading pool in the ya ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/551662 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:29:06 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/551662 Mom and dad are sad today. Cody was at the vet on Monday and he is very sick. Mom says that tomorr ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/548865 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:26:20 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/548865 Vote for Abby in the BISSELL MVP Photo Contest 2009! Hopefully this works. Please vote for ... Vote for Abby in the BISSELL MVP Photo Contest 2009! Hopefully this works. Please vote for me as the cutest in Bissels Cutest Pet 2009!]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/539690 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:51:12 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/539690 Mom let Shadow and I open our boxes from our SPP's from Harmony's Health Hut tonite! We got SO MUCH ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/536555 Tue, 9 Dec 2008 08:19:17 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/536555 Found the author thanks to Sunni and her family - Author: Alison Green Permisson to crosspost g ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/535892 Sun, 7 Dec 2008 12:35:20 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/535892 Cross-posting from another group..!! URGENT, PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION FOR LITTLE KARLEY WHO WAS BE ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/535859 Sun, 7 Dec 2008 11:23:18 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/535859 Tâ��was the night before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/532830 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:11:40 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/532830 Spirit in the sky,who watches over all animals:it is my prayer and my request that you grant greate ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/532033 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:51:12 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/532033 I 'borrowed' this from another Dogster Group - thanks Annie! Before I was a Dog Mom: I made and ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/529943 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:23:49 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/529943 Holy Buckets! Mom just saw an email from the Dogster HQ pups and I am one of the Diary of the Day p ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/528892 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:57:14 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/528892 A very good friend of mine posted this and was kind enough to let me put it in my diary.... Sou ... apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I > had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she > wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view > from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want > her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter > keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them. > > As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about > my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a > difference in someone's life. She got down on her knees and made > little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head > up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my > neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek > and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well. > > > Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I > instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I > would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do > everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. > I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are > out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. > At least I could save one. > > I rescued a human today.>>]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/520882 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:12:59 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/520882 I found this very sad story in forums: Last weekend there was a story about a dog named Molly. ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/518218 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:10:00 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/518218 Well, summer is coming to an end and I have to say that I'm less than thrilled about it. Mostly bec ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/498490 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:56:08 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/498490 Yipee! Mom and dad got back from vacation today! I was so happy to see them, but after I got all e ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/496122 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:01:58 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/496122 Well, I don't know exactly who my pawrents think they are but they are going on vacation to TN witho ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/491720 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 10:47:17 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/491720 Please send a prayer, light a candle or whatever your devotion is - for this poor sweet boy to make ... --- On Wed, 8/6/08, ThePitBullBand@... wrote: From: ThePitBullBand@... Subject: [ThePitBullBAND] Thank Heavens The City Is Safer Tonight!!!!! To: ThePitBullBAND@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 1:00 PM Well, we can all rest a bit easier tonight knowing the city of Denver will be safer. A sweet boy named Coco will be killed first thing tomorrow morning! Don't you feel better already? See Coco was raised with his family, loved, and cared for. His grievous crime was to look like a pit bull, whether or not he actually was. We tried everything possible to stop the City from killing him to no avail. One of his owners went down to the shelter to say goodbye to him and this one woman who worked there wouldn't let him go back to pat his head and say goodbye. After many phone calls and drama, we finally got him back to his dog's side one last time. Thank heavens for the shelter volunteers who have taken care of him and the other dogs on "Pit Row." If the world was right, you'd be kings and queens! So...Denver area residents, sleep well tonight knowing that this great city that is hosting the Democratic National Convention in a few weeks is doing its diligent duty in keeping the public safe by taking innocent, loved, family dogs from their homes and killing them! On Wed, 8/6/08, ThePitBullBand@... wrote: From: ThePitBullBand@... Subject: [ThePitBullBAND] Family Dog Coco to die, small at memorial at dog pound To: ThePitBullBAND@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 3:38 PM If you are interested in coming to this, it will be at the Denver municipal shelter at 678 jason Street at 4 p.m. today. The Progressive Law Center, LLC NEWS RELEASE North Bear Crossing Professional Suites 2600 So. Lewis Way, Suite 112 Lakewood, CO 80227 karen.breslin@ comcast.net (303) 988-1979 office ¡ü (303) 532-6860 cell For Immediate Release - August 6, 2008 Contact: Karen Breslin (303) 532-6860 cell Desiree Arnold 303-584-6634 Denver Family Loses Effort to Save Beloved Companion; Memorial Gathering at Denver Dog Pound Planned On August 5, 2008, a hearing officer employed by the city of Denver deemed "Coco," the beloved compan ion of Desiree Arnold and family, a "pit bull" under the city's pit bull extermination law. Doug Kelley, director of the Animal Control and Care Division for the city of Denver, has refused requests to allow Coco to be removed from Denver and to be taken in by another loving family. Kelley insists that Coco must die. Ms. Arnold expects Coco to be killed today. Ms. Arnold and others will gather at the Municipal Animal Shelter at 678 S. Jason Street at 4:00 p.m. today to hold a brief memorial for Coco. Coco, and his family, are the most recent victims of Denver's cruel and ineffective ban on so-called "pit bull" dogs. "This law is about as rational as confiscating everyone's SUV because some people use the vehicles for drug trafficking or other illicit purposes, "said Arnold's attorney, Karen Breslin. /o:p> "It's hard to know what to think of the Mayor's opposition to impounding vehicles owned by people who lack drivers licenses and his tacit support of a law that kills innocent dogs entirely because of how they look. The city pretends this law enhances public safety but that assessment is refuted by the state of Colorado, the National Association of Animal Control officers, the American Veterinary Medical Association and other groups," Breslin said. "If you love dogs you should be outraged at the city's wanton destruction of innocent animals, and you should learn about "the pit bull issue" and discover for yourself that these laws are cruel and stupid." Coco was deemed a prohibited animal even though Animal Control Officers agreed that Coco possessed only 11 of 27 traits city officials have identified as "pit bull" traits, apparently using outdated breed standards. The ordinance states that a dog is prohibited only if it is an American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Amer ican Pit Bull Terrier or if it possesses the majority of attributes of one or more of the three breeds, or possesses "the distinguishing characteristics" that "substantially conform to" the breed standards. Coco was not identified as a purebred dog and was considered a mixed breed dog by two of 3 animal control officers. In a related development, an attorney for the American Kennel Club last week entered an appearance on behalf of plaintiffs challenging the constitutionality of Denver's ban whose case is now on appeal before the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. The opening brief in that appeal was filed July 30. Breslin has also asked city officials to release another dog named Forrest, who was seized a second time in Denver but whose owner, Chris McGahey, is a resident of unincorporated Adams County. Forrest's hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13 at 9:00 a.m. at the Municipal Animal Shelter. ###]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/489744 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 06:49:38 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/489744 Well...Shadow and my pages smell SOOOO good! Thanks to all of our wonderful pals for all of the won ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/486058 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:04:41 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/486058 http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/592696330 Please sign this petition to pass Federal Leg ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/483307 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:31:29 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/483307 Well...we've been swimming every weekend and I have found many things that have made my tail wag! ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/477286 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:41:00 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/477286 Well...I finally went on my 2nd therapy dog visit and I did MUCH better this time - yea! They just ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/469105 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:30:33 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/469105 Well imagine my surprise when I logged on this AM with a pmail from Pippin with the information that ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/467408 Thu, 5 Jun 2008 07:35:58 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/467408 A Big Breeds Prayer. Spirit in the sky, who watches over all animals: It is my prayer and my ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/466687 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 11:06:18 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/466687 Please read the entire message carefully before taking any action As most of you are now aware, Ohio ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/466581 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 05:48:39 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/466581 I just thought I would share the latest list of breeds that are being effected by Breed Specific Leg ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/462576 Thu, 22 May 2008 13:52:49 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/462576 Well...mom took Friday off of work this week so we get a four day stay out at the CAMPER!!!! Sh ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/459771 Wed, 14 May 2008 08:40:03 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/459771 I Am Your Dog -- Author Unknown [Hide Quoted Text] > > I am your dog, and I have a little some ... > I am your dog, and I have a little something I'd like to whisper in your ear. I know that you humans lead busy lives. Some have to work, some have children to raise. It always seems like you are running here and there, often much too fast, often never noticing the truly grand things in life. Look down at me now, while you sit there at your computer. See the way my dark brown eyes look at yours? They are slightly cloudy now. That comes with age. The gray hairs are beginning to ring my soft muzzle. > > You smile at me; I see love in your eyes. What do you see in mine? Do you see a spirit? A soul inside, who loves you as no other could in the world? A spirit that would forgive all trespasses of prior wrong doing for the just a simple moment of your time? That is all I ask. To slow down, if even for a few minutes to be with me. So many times you have been saddened by the words you read on that screen, of others of my kind, passing. Sometimes we die young and oh so quickly, sometimes so suddenly it wrenches your heart out of your throat. Sometimes, we age so slowly before your eyes that you may not even seem to know until the very end, when we look at you with grizzled muzzles and cataract clouded eyes. Still the love is always there, even when we must take that long sleep, to run free in a distant land. > > I may not be here tomorrow; I may not be here next week. Someday you will shed the water from your eyes, that humans have when deep grief fills their souls, and you will be angry at yourself that you did not have just 'One more day' with me. Because I love you so, your sorrow touches my spirit and grieves me. We have NOW, together. So come, sit down here next to me on the floor, and look deep into my eyes. What do you see? If you look hard and deep enough we will talk, you and I, heart to heart. Come to me not as 'alpha' or as 'trainer' or even 'Mom or Dad', come to me as a living soul and stroke my fur and let us look deep into one another?s eyes, and talk. > > I may tell you something about the fun of chasing a tennis ball, or I may tell you something profound about myself, or even life in general. You decided to have me in your life because you wanted a soul to share such things with. Someone very different from you, and here I am. I am a dog, but I am alive. I feel emotion, I feel physical senses, and I can revel in the differences of our spirits and souls. I do not think of you as a 'Dog on two feet'. I know what you are. You are human, in all your quirkiness, and I love you still. > > Now come sit with me, on the floor. Enter my world, and let time slow down if only for 15 minutes. Look deep into my eyes, and whisper to my ears Speak with your heart, with your joy and I will know your true self. We may not have tomorrow, and life is oh so very short. > Love, (on behalf of canines everywhere)]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/459429 Tue, 13 May 2008 08:47:48 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/459429 Well, mom evidently dropped the ball on this! For my woofday we went to the camper all weekend! ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/455537 Fri, 2 May 2008 13:44:03 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/455537 Well, today I am 4 years old! Mom says I'm still acting like I'm 2 but I disagree. I think I've gr ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/452875 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:57:50 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/452875 Why, you ask? Last night Shadow and I both jumped up and went to sleep on our respective sides of ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/449608 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:42:22 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/449608 'Morning everyone!!! Before I tell you my test results Shadow has something to woof to you... It ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/448868 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:28:01 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/448868 Well, tomorrow is the big day! I get to take my test to see if I can be a Therapy Dog! I really ho ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/446543 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:49:44 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/446543 I've been tagged by Lacy. We have to answer 4 questions in our diary and tag 4 friends. Here it goe ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/446054 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:55:22 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/446054 Well, on Sunday mom made her first attempt at making homemade treats for us and boy were they YUMMY! ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/445620 Sun, 6 Apr 2008 07:20:58 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/445620 Yesterday it was 70 degrees here! So mom and dad took us out to Grandpa Bruce's land and we got to ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/442960 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:44:16 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/442960 I'll give you guys all a laugh first thing on a Sunday morning.. Last night Mom, me and Shadow went ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/442027 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:18:54 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/442027 Well...Shadow did better this week. Mom and Dad practiced for the last two weeks by taking us for w ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/440157 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:01:11 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/440157 Mom was so excited tonite! Shadow has never been one to give kisses - in fact the closest mom has e ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/436646 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:09:12 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/436646 I would like to thank all of you that voted for me in the Bissell MVP contest. I didn't win but mom ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/436086 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:58:04 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/436086 It was almost 50 degrees here today! Mom got home from work and took time out of her 'causes' and t ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/435683 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:27:43 PDT Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/435683 Hey all! Just time for a quick note. First, Shadow and I start our Pet Therapy classes in two more ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/434219 Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:54:38 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/434219 Well, actually it started yesterday afternoon I guess. Dad looked outside and saw blood in the snow ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/433639 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 08:45:01 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/433639 You're never going to guess what my mom has up her sleeve now! She is going to try to get both Shad ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/433117 Tue, 4 Mar 2008 05:40:43 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/433117 Hey everyone! Mom entered me in the Bissell Pet Photo contest and it's our week! Could any of you ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/430969 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:09:58 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/430969 OK - so this morning Shadow and I were being smart in not going outside to go potty before mom and d ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/429209 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:15:15 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/429209 Hey everyone. Mom just read the saddest story about Bosco - here's the link if any of you are inter ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/426689 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:36:59 PST Abby NPC ~ CGC, TDI ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/714912/diary/The_life_of_the_naughty_twins/426689 Hey everyone! Thought we'd give this diary thing a try. We'll we've been on Dogster for about a we ...