My Katrina Anniversary

Well, it's been a year since the big Hurricane that led me to my family. My mom has said that it was a terrible thing, but it led me to her--so I think she is glad of that. I know I am.

The summer has been great--lots of swimming and ball chasing. I just love the beach. Not too much going on lately--no more sushi at the beach. My sister continues to challenge us--but I do like her and she is fun to play with. She can hold her own.

I will be going to Dog Camp in a few days. I heard mom say something about a massage lecture and me being there. Last week I went into Boston with mom for a workshop and the emphasis was on work. There were lots of dogs, but I had to sit on a table and be a model. I really wanted to play, but mom said it was not play time. She did seem really happy about how well I did. So, it's a good thing.

Well, I've got to run for now.

More later!

Zayne

My first entry

My name is Zayne and I am new to all this diary stuff. I've been with my new family for almost 10 months--so you can say I've settled in. I have a great family--a mom & dad, and grandparents too. I am quite the southern gentleman as they say. I am so glad to have been rescued after hurricane Katrina--but never mind about that. Life is good for me.

The cuisine is incredible--3 meals a day and when I go to Grammie's house (don't tell my parents--but that is my all time favorite place to go)--I get lots of extra treats and frosty paws. My mom is somewhat strict with my diet--I get a mostly raw organic diet--not that I am complaining mind you--but a little junk food every now and again is good for the soul--right?

The adventures I've had so far have been great. I go most everywhere. I saw my first snow at Mt. Washington--then I kept seeing the white stuff everywhere. I really liked the snow. My parents dressed me up and took me to NYC in February--what a thrill--lots of people for me to charm. Speaking of charming--I went shopping at Tiffany's. They suggested a diamond collar which sounded really good to me, but I think I heard mom say something about when I got my own wallet (still trying to get one??) I could consider it. Anyhow--it was a most wonderful trip.

This past spring we moved closer to the beach--I go there everyday for my walks. It's a great place and my parents say it's good for my hips and knee. Yes, I have bad hips, but I get lots of good stuff to help me and daily exercise too. I am quite lean which also helps.

Another thing happened this spring--I got a sister. Her name is Zoleigh. They call her pig girl--she is a messy one. She scoffs down her food--wears it too. She adores me--it's so good to be adored. It's my job to teach her--this I find hard as her brain is not like mine. She is afraid of things and I am hoping she learns that she doesn't have to be afraid. I think it will be a long road for her. She does like to copy me though--she even lifts her leg to pee. Mom says she's an alpha b&%#*----hmm wonder what that means. Can't be too bad because they laugh about it a lot.

I recently dined on wild sushi at the beach--also known as fish bait. My parents were not happy about that one as the sushi came with a 3 inch hook and fishing line. It tasted really yummy--but befire I knew it--I was at the vet for a nap and woke up with my belly shaved and a large incision. Sushi may be hazardous to my health. My parents say that I must leave it "always" when they say.

I am doing quite well and back to myself--back to the beach and my regular food. I've even started swimming. I'll post more as I go along.

Zayne