http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom Dogster diary for the dog Dixie BP 2003-2012 en Copyright 2013 by Dixie BP 2003-2012 & Dogster Thu, 23 May 2013 00:49:51 PDT Dogster Pet-o-matic Gennie - http://www.dogster.com 360 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/812456 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:16:22 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/812456 The Mom picked up my ashes today. She and the Dad had a good cry. The people at St.Francis Pet ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/809682 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:33:47 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/809682 Sully & Socks' Mom posted this in the Mitey Mitey Buh-ens Party forum: There was one star brighte ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/809081 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:39:11 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/809081 I wrote your name in the sky, but the wind blew it away. I wrote your name in the sand, but the ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/807513 Tue, 4 Dec 2012 22:04:45 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/807513 Dixie took her Pepcid, and while she was waiting for the hour to be up, the Dad reheated his Chinese ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/807395 Tue, 4 Dec 2012 01:34:13 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/807395 Dixie, sadly, has stopped eating the Blue Buffalo, the Beneful Hearty Meals, the Chicken Teriyaki, t ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/805646 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:53:36 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/805646 well, the Prednisone did cause some GI tract problems. We increased the Pepcid and today the pile g ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/805108 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:16:19 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/805108 has that high protein, low carb mix that cancer hates. We are trying that with Dixie Doodlebug. Th ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/804874 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:21:51 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/804874 Dixie's staples came out 1-2-3... so much easier to remove than stitches! We took Burt with for mora ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/804756 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:12:15 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/804756 Dixie ate all the chicken from my Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki sandwich from Subway this afternoon. ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/804615 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 13:01:36 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/804615 As we read everything we can lay our hands on about lymphoma, one thing keeps coming up, time and ti ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/804363 Thu, 8 Nov 2012 07:51:15 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/804363 From the National Canine Cancer Foundation: Extranodal lymphoma- It is the rarest among all lymph ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/804203 Tue, 6 Nov 2012 18:12:59 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/804203 The Mom took me in to see Dr. Jackie because my eye looked more cloudy today and I tried to scratch ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/803831 Sat, 3 Nov 2012 17:04:21 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/803831 Back in March of 2008, a dear pup named Hayden decided to throw a pawty after finding out that a bul ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/803479 Thu, 1 Nov 2012 01:19:28 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/803479 about taking her antibiotics and pain pill. Dixie has always been quite the gourmand when it comes ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/803359 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:44:56 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/803359 after she got home and made her incision bled a bit. 12 hrs later, there is no oozing, no discharge ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/803307 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:32:45 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/803307 Dixie came through fine, no problems. Some trouble when we got home, but she's resting comfortably ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/803127 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:45:22 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/803127 Dixie will have Enucleation of her left eye tomorrow morning at Veterinary Vision in Glendale Height ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/802213 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:37:59 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/802213 Well, Dixie had her follow-up with the ophthalmologist this morning. Apparently we saw what we want ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/801861 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:22:35 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/801861 ...so something is working!!!!! It was blood red since last week. Here's hoping the drops continue ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/801698 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:17:23 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/801698 We needed a dictionary to translate Dixie's diagnosis: Uveitis-nonvisual, negative dazzle & mena ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/794180 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:54:51 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/794180 Well, Dixie isn't getting her teeth cleaned and her cyst biopsied tomorrow after all. Before we lef ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/793628 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 18:38:49 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/793628 Well, It's that time of year--time for the dreaded dental. I eat the EXACT same thing as Burt, but ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/764700 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:45:13 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/764700 So, they say it's your Birthday! A day to celebrate the wonder that is YOU! The one word to descri ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/735466 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:05:51 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/735466 Three years ago, after losing Remo and Lucy, we were no longer a Triple-Dog Family, for the first ti ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/688744 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:40:47 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/688744 So, the Mom hopped on the internet and ordered Burt and me our very own Thundershirts! The website ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/688447 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:29:15 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/688447 My seizure activity is ramping up. The Mom had to take Wednesday off when about 4am I went into over ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/669421 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:17:42 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/669421 "if you don't own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily anything wrong with you, but ther ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/667970 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:24:36 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/667970 Of course, it wasn't anyplace FUN... I went to Samantha's (the Groomer). The Mom said my fur was ou ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/666898 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:04:16 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/666898 The current Dogster poll has got my backhair up! And Burt's too! The question: If you could add a ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/665496 Thu, 8 Apr 2010 16:43:29 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/665496 I went to the vet yesterday for some shots and my semi-annual checkup. I have been coughing a lot, ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/659760 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:01:32 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/659760 So, the Burt got up from his dogbed in the TV room. To get a drink. When he came back into the roo ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/659195 Sat, 6 Mar 2010 16:36:19 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/659195 I'm told it was a Chihuahua. The smallest, itty-bitty, teacuppy Chihuahua ever seen. Off it's leas ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/657492 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:42:38 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/657492 Liver sausage, actually. The Mom is anemic, so she's been buying foods high in something called "ir ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/657102 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:02:50 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/657102 It was Burt's birthday on Sunday (also angel WINston XXLP's). The Mom and the Dad took Burt and I t ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/656134 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:43:15 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/656134 The Mom was NOT pleased. Let me explain... Burt and I went to the Groomer's Monday. Today we had a ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/654184 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:38:18 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/654184 Well, I don't know where they were for eight days, but the Mom and the Dad are BACK!!!!! Wooooo arrr ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/651996 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:26:48 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/651996 Well, I sooooooo don't get all the excitement around here this afternoon. The Dad had this stuffy b ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/651175 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:50:59 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/651175 For some reason, Burt has decided that HE has to watch over the Mom. He's even sleeping on the dayb ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/650042 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:51:02 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/650042 Yes, the puppy cam that started the whole puppy cam craze is back for Round Two! http://www.ustre ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/648899 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:49:32 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/648899 So, today the Mom got us dressed up in our coats to go to the park. Burt and I love going to Pasteu ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/647438 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 20:32:18 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/647438 Hey, everypup (especially those living in the Midwest--Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan) help me out he ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/646450 Sat, 2 Jan 2010 20:44:23 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/646450 This cold is NUTS, I tell ya... simply NUTS!!!! Right now it's ZERO at the lake downtown where the ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/646211 Fri, 1 Jan 2010 16:59:59 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/646211 Really, really, REALLY love it! The Dad and the Mom were spending a quiet New Year's at home. The ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/644901 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:26:10 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/644901 Well, I can't say I'm particularly happy with the newest development here at home. Seems the Burt i ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/642957 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:39:01 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/642957 So, 'tis the Season to GIVE. Give to reputable shelters/rescues. But if you can't give financially ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/641615 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:30:58 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/641615 Did you know that 1 out of every 3 dogs will get some form of cancer in their lifetime? And 50% of t ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/640344 Sat, 5 Dec 2009 18:34:02 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/640344 ...one Pain in the Hynie Adopted Brother!!!!!!! No, not really, but a Queen of All Things can wis ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/637638 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:36:01 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/637638 Yesterday at class Trixie the Trainer and the Dad made such a big deal about how well Burt did on th ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/637140 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:32:06 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/637140 Timing is EVERYTHING!!! Our old vacuum cleaner just bit the dust (sic) Monday. It lasted through T ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/634807 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:56:58 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/634807 Today he yanked the Mom right off of her feet! Right down onto her hands and knees! It was a real su ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/633331 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 17:20:10 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/633331 So Burt and I have been going to training class at PetsMart. Every Sunday afternoon. For an hour. ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/631220 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:16:25 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/631220 Ok, so my goofy brother Burt is a big chicken. He likes to ride on the front floor of the Jeep wher ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/630943 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:58:54 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/630943 So today the Mom got up and found it was raining. But not hard rain. So she said we could still go ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/629907 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:16:25 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/629907 Well, after yesterday's excitement, the Mom's decided to get a security fence. More and more homeow ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/629783 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:06:34 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/629783 ...so he pepper-sprayed me. It wasn't my fault. The Mom takes Burt and I to the park every afterno ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/629001 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:35:34 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/629001 I was a STAR. Of course. Turns out that our trainer, Trixie, is just going to train Burt and me du ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/628543 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:34:26 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/628543 is a pain. In the neck. In the butt. In the side. The Burt Infestation decided to take over the ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/628145 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:14:32 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/628145 He really, really is. Not only does Burt get to sleep next to the Mom on the big bed and I sleep on ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/627861 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:37:03 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/627861 Doc scared the Mom today. Burt went in to see Dr. Mullings for a recheck on his ears. They are bet ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/627327 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:51:41 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/627327 is TRIXIE! Don't cha just LOVE it? Trixie and Dixie! That in itself almost makes going to class w ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/627097 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:45:05 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/627097 Ok, I TOTALLY agree that the "Burt Infestation" needs to go to obedience school. But Moi????? I kno ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/626139 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 16:50:26 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/626139 I'm trying to be nice to my "little brother". But he really knows how to push my buttons. Burt is ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/625274 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 18:39:41 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/625274 I have the Hershey Squirts, aka the poopies. I'm blaming it all on the Burt Infestation. My world ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/625061 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 20:09:25 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/625061 So, the Mom said that I would have to share the bed with Burt. This did not make me happy. But, as ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/624804 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:59:52 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/624804 He's a BlackPearl, just like me. In fact, the Mom and the Dad thought the picture on Petfinder was ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/617016 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:30:45 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/617016 Today, August 26th, is National Dog Day!!!! And, it's also MY Gotcha Day!!! One year ago my pawre ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/615594 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:20:09 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/615594 Well, we're gonna do it. My ears keep flaring up, so it's the six week allergy trial for me. No TREA ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/613159 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:32:32 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/613159 ...and I'm surprised that 60 Minutes doesn't realize it! This just in: (CBS) Former pro-footbal ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/611683 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 19:11:41 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/611683 ...instead of that soulless, morally bankrupt Vick? If the HSUS needs an NFL star to reach out to c ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/608864 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:16:33 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/608864 ...and we're SO happy that everything is still on the system. (((((((HQ))))))) and MUAH! ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/608167 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:51:37 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/608167 I was saddened, appalled, horrified, sickened to read that some Dogsters are upset that a family tha ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/606189 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:22:28 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/606189 Teddy, my BlackPearl friend out in California, has left this Earth so very suddenly. He had success ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/601832 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:31:13 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/601832 ...blazes WAS that??? I was out walking with the Mom late last night, patrolling with my super-snif ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/599576 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:27:05 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/599576 we ALL scream for ICE CREAM!!!! One of my newest BlackPearl pals, Metta (Dogster #356996), has Ic ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/598392 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:35:49 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/598392 I DO NOT LIKE THUNDERSTORMS. Nope. That's too mild. I HATE THUNDERSTORMS. With every fiber of my ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/597392 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:48:15 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/597392 UPDATE: Meaty's surgery went very well. They had to remove more bone than they had hoped, but his ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/596140 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:04:37 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/596140 ...I'm Dog of the Day! Who would have ever thought this was possible? I'm just gonna have to do my ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/594531 Sat, 6 Jun 2009 21:50:03 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/594531 It's suppose to rain on and off all day today, tomorrow and Monday here in Chicago. So, when the Mom ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/594455 Sat, 6 Jun 2009 16:56:08 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/594455 DaisyMae CGC, #439979, a super-sweet Dogster and long-time pal of the Chicago Crew, posted a very in ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/586828 Sat, 9 May 2009 22:29:33 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/586828 The Dad asked the Mom what she wanted to do for Mother's Day tomorrow. The Mom didn't want to hang ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/584683 Sat, 2 May 2009 16:42:45 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/584683 The Mom and I got up early and left at 7:45 am for the Anti-Cruelty Society's Bark In The Park 3.1 m ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/583928 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:22:37 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/583928 While sitting at the computer trying to come up with something for Earth Day, my eyes fell upon our ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/582718 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:54:45 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/582718 So, I told you about how I've had to school the Dad that sitting on the couch by the Mom is MY spot. ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/579630 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:47:50 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/579630 Last night I was sleeping peacefully in my chair. The Dad sitting on his chair; the Mom sitting on ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/573739 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:34:20 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/573739 Well, the Mom and I drove the 38 miles to Indiana to see Dr. Mullings this morning. For my semi-annu ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/570818 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:31:59 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/570818 Ok, what is with those Crazy Barking Dogs???? The ones who live right next to the Nature Preserve? ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/570107 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:38:54 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/570107 Today it got up to 55 in Chicago, sunny, no rain, so we went to the Nature Preserve. It was the fir ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/569921 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:40:36 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/569921 Copy this diary entry, and paste it into your diary. Read and then delete my answers. Then you can f ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/569293 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:46:28 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/569293 The Mom and I were suppose to travel back to Indiana tomorrow to see Dr. Mullings. Nothing Earthsha ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/567713 Sat, 7 Mar 2009 23:30:05 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/567713 The Mom has been after the Dad NOT to feed me any people food. The Mom is no fun. All because she ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/567421 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 18:40:36 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/567421 My wonderful Senka Park has lately been overrun by Thugs with sweet Pit Bulls that are no longer swe ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/566500 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 18:08:32 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/566500 We got a new Dog-Mobile yesterday. While I was at Sam's, the groomer's, having my Day of Beauty, th ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/565402 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:07:52 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/565402 So, the newspaper the Mom and the Dad work for ran an article about Black Dog Syndrome in Friday's p ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/562884 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:49:19 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/562884 The Dad cannot resist me... he gave me cheese last night... I had the trots at 3:30 a.m. The Mom ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/562680 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:50:13 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/562680 Houston... we have LOGS!!!! Thank D*g for rice! ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/561939 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:27:26 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/561939 I have not been fed in 24 hours. It is called a Fast. I do not like this Fast. This afternoon the ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/561467 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:28:49 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/561467 Ok, so the other day the Dad and the Mom took me for a ride to PetSmart. It was the day after my Go ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/559390 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:34:27 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/559390 They say it's your Birthday... na na na na NA na... It's MY Birthday too, yah... I received this aw ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/552661 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 00:05:07 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/552661 The Mom has been sick all week. She barks a lot. But calls it a "cough". Sounds like a bark to me ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/550000 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:50:46 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/550000 Save the date for a pawty Sunday afternoon, January 25th, for my good buddy Levi PAWS the Invincible ... Levi s Birthday Invitation Here's the link that will whisk you right to the pawty! LEVIs Birthday Party at Buhens Hope to see you all there!!!!! Dixie BlackPearl and The Chicago Crew of Angels]]> http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/549405 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:23:54 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/549405 It is very, very cold outside. It's 7 degrees out now, going down to -12 below zero with windchill o ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/549400 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:17:10 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/549400 So, it's crazy cold here in Chicago. The Mom and the Dad have been walking me. Once in the afterno ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/547457 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 19:15:12 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/547457 Our dear friend Damon, http://www.dogster.com/dogs/766139, was diagnosed today as diabetic, with pos ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/547420 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 17:38:55 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/547420 Symptoms of Diabetes: The classic symptoms are increased water consumption and increased urinatio ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/545433 Fri, 2 Jan 2009 23:22:13 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/545433 New Year's Day was very, very, very cold. The Mom and the Dad and I went to the park in the afterno ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/545055 Fri, 2 Jan 2009 00:34:52 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/545055 The Mom and the Dad said they made a New Year's Resolution. About me. About my weight. When I cam ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/544635 Thu, 1 Jan 2009 01:08:27 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/544635 I think I've told you this before. I do not like this "job" thing. The Mom and the Dad leave almos ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/542288 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:42:17 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/542288 Such a sad Christmas Day. We just got word that our LuckyLucy's furMom, Sheba, went to the Bridge t ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/542032 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:47:55 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/542032 One of the salepeople at the newspaper where the Dad and the Mom work gave them a bag of Pig Ears. M ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/541948 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:43:48 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/541948 I sleep all night long with The Mom. Then, right before the alarm goes off, I go and lay right by T ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/540085 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:29:21 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/540085 ...all I want is to hold you forever. All I need is you more everyday. You saved my heart from be ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/539042 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:49:15 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/539042 Well, I know "STAY" really well. The Mom and I were coming back from a nice romp in the park. It w ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/537764 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:33:40 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/537764 Has anyone played the new Dog Breed Photo Game? It uses Dogster photos, and you guess the breed from ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/535634 Sat, 6 Dec 2008 17:53:02 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/535634 Every day when we come back from our late night walk, the Mom lets me off the leash. Just a few hou ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/534462 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:31:43 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/534462 The other night Snow came. I sniffed the air twice, then sneezed. Then I got to work. I use my no ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/533314 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:59:41 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/533314 The Lady and I walk most every night after she gets home from the "job". Nighttime is a nice time t ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/533068 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:52:04 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/533068 I got a Ham Bone! The Big Man scraped off all of the meat. It still smelt and tasted real yum ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/530218 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:57:00 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/530218 10. We cannot clash with your furniture or clothing (and some of you actually worry about that). ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/527919 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:49:00 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/527919 WINston XXLA (xtra xtra LARGE angel... hee hee) here! My BabyGirl is a FINALIST in the World's Co ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/525137 Sat, 8 Nov 2008 01:06:45 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/525137 I've been tagged. I guess it's a good thing to be tagged. Means someone thinkin' about you. Wants ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/525039 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 18:53:50 PST Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/525039 Today it rained. A lot. No walks to my Park today. So the lady took me for a long car ride. To t ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/521733 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:33:17 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/521733 Yesterday I went with the lady and the tall boy in the car. We drove a long time. All the way to t ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/520743 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:48:08 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/520743 The Big Man and the Lady took me for a walk. It was a nice day. We took pictures by some pretty fl ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/520010 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:55:54 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/520010 I was on the bed. The cat was on it too. Then the lady came in. I started to wag my tail. It hit ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/519132 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:44:10 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/519132 The lady and I have been going to the park every day. It is a big park. It has paths and lots of t ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/517795 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:17:05 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/517795 The lady and the big man and I went for a ride. Soon we saw trees. Lots and lots of trees. The la ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/517487 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:37:34 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/517487 I miss the little fat dog. Very much. I can lay on his couch all day. And he isn't here to grump a ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/516466 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:01:05 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/516466 I am smart. I watch the big man. Yesterday he put little pink pills in the treats. I ate the trea ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/516257 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:44:51 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/516257 I make noise now when I walk. It scared me at first. Crunch, crinkle, crunch, crunch. When the la ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/515916 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:59:04 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/515916 Today the lady gave me my breakfast. Then she took me for a car ride. I like car rides. Then she ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/514424 Thu, 9 Oct 2008 21:10:56 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/514424 The other day the big man came home from the job. The lady had the day "off". It was time for the ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/512526 Sat, 4 Oct 2008 17:41:34 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/512526 The lady and the big man took me in the car for a long ride. We stopped at a strange place. It was ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/510548 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:05:26 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/510548 I went by the lake today. To walk for shelter dogs. I liked seeing all the dogs. There were a lot ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/510191 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:35:31 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/510191 I am going for a walk. For shelter dogs. I was a shelter dog. It is a good thing to help other sh ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/509851 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:23:57 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/509851 I like when the lady comes back from the "job". She always takes me for a walk. Right away. The b ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/509422 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:07:05 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/509422 This place I live in is called a city. It has lots of houses and people and dogs. But every day wh ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/507691 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:59:27 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/507691 I miss you, little fat dog. You made life so interesting with all the sounds you made. The house ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/507608 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:02:06 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/507608 This is WINston XXLP, doing a quick fly-by... So many Dogsters have written to say that my fight to ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/507295 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:20:55 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/507295 WINston XXLP passed today, at the grand old Bulldog age of 11 years 7 months. He passed suddenly of ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/506494 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:58:09 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/506494 PetFinder has really blown the doors off of the voting process--sort of like Chicago politics: vote ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/504096 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:08:05 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/504096 The lady goes to the "job" at night, and the big man goes to the "job" during the day. So I have so ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/503024 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 21:40:32 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/503024 The lady and I were walking last night when we saw a strange creature. It was on a porch eating out ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/502587 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 18:15:20 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/502587 The lady went to that "job" thing at the newspaper yesterday night until 4 a.m. But, when she got h ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/502345 Sat, 6 Sep 2008 00:06:57 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/502345 The lady took me on a walk this afternoon. There were a lot of children everywhere we walked. We u ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/502339 Fri, 5 Sep 2008 22:54:39 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/502339 The lady and the big man have a boy living here. He is very tall. I was afraid of him at first, bu ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/501549 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 19:55:11 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/501549 The little fat dog likes to block the doorway of any room I'm in. He stretches out and doesn't move ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/500963 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 08:01:38 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/500963 One thing I really, really like is trucks. When I see a big rig and a trailer I get all excited. I ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/500960 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 07:53:05 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/500960 I go on lots of long walks. In the morning with the lady and in the evening with the big man. Yest ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/500891 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 22:23:24 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/500891 The other day I climbed up onto the big man's lap. Then I did it again. Tonight I climbed onto the ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/500418 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:24:54 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/500418 The lady went to the "job" thing again. I do not like this "job". When she said "stay" I stayed, b ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/500178 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:16:39 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/500178 The little fat dog wanted to come up onto the couch. He always lays at the other end, away from my ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/499929 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:43:46 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/499929 I met a lot of dogs at PetSmart yesterday. A man said his dog doesn't like any dogs, but she liked ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/499922 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:48:48 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/499922 It was a very busy day. I went to many different places with the lady. Tonight the big man took th ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/499664 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:24:10 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/499664 The lady and the big man went someplace yesterday and didn't take me. Stay, Dixie, they said, so I ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/499395 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:54:01 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/499395 I go on lots of walks now. I live in this thing called a neighborhood. Block after block of houses ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/499076 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:06:26 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/499076 I got to sleep in a big, soft people bed last night. It was very, very nice. The big man snores a ... http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/498875 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:18:27 PDT Dixie BP 2003-2012 ~ writing at dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/dogs/865951/diary/Black_pearls_of_wisdom/498875 I have a new home. It is big, and brick, and has a lot of room to walk around in and a fenced-in ba ...