A Sad Life

1/13/04
Payne was adopted by default when he wouldn't leave. It didn't take long for us to realize that the little guy had been abused. He was a very timid dog when he first came into our lives and would bite if he felt frightened. Over the three years that we had Payne we came to realize what scared him and how to prevent any attacks due to fear. He became a happy little guy that loved to go for car rides and have his belly scratched. Apparently Payne had more problems then we realized. After an unprovoked attack where he was in no danger and wasn't nervous Payne had to be put to sleep.

Payne's problems stemmed from abuse and neglect. He wasn't properly socialized with people or other animals as a puppy. He had a fear of people that wouldn't completely go away. Payne asks that you help prevent this from happening to others.

All in a Day's Work

11/30
Mom took me and Cadbury to work the other day. I was so excited to go for a car ride without Murphie! Well, after lunch I took a supremely long nap. When I woke up I was in SOOO much pain (actually it was a sympathy ploy). Apparently Mom thought that I need to get 'tutored'. I was so nonplussed even if I did get special treatment as a reward. Although Mom had a good time doing our surgery. I'm still milking it for all it's worth. In fact it might be time to go lick my incision again.

Con Artist

10/10/04
I'm so excited. I've figured out how to get into cousin Rita's house through the dog door. Now I can go play with my girlfriend anytime I want. Well, that is if Mama lets me out the front door instead into the backyard. Rita was shocked to see me cuddling in the bed with her boys the other morning. I've been going back every chance I get. I'm not to sure about going out the dog door though. It seems a little scarier for some reason.

Goodbye Ivan

9/19
No serious harm was done by Ivan. The most excitement we had was Thursday night when Sugar attacked my poor brother, Murphie. I was off to the rescue, but Sugar stopped fighting when Mom and Rita fussed them. Then Sugar had the gall to get in the bed with Jody, John and me. I had to let her know that is unacceptable. And for some odd reason Mom got mad at me when I growled. Hmm, I wonder if she thought I was growling at her. Oh well. We are now home and the only brat I have to worry about is Conway.

Hurricane Ivan

9/16
I hate rain! I haven't been able to go outside since yesterday without getting wet. The cool thing is we're all at Aunt Rita's chilling since Mom is worried the trailor will blow away. I was a little unsure of the rules though so I didn't get on any beds till about ten minutes after lights out last night. Now I won't stay off of them. I've been having a blast even if I did get stepped on last night and freaked out.