Woof - We'd love to share this portion of Dogster with you, but first you'll need to login.
If you don't have a Dogster account yet, you can register in about 60 seconds. Registering allows you to use all our free features while allowing us to create a safer, more meaningful environment for the community as a whole.
Registering is fast, free and lets you create your dog page(s), find adoptable dogs, save your favorites, connect to your Pup Pals and more.
Likes: Walking and treats and chasing squirrels
Pet-Peeves: Squirrels that get away
Favorite Toy: doesn't like toys
Favorite Food: breakfast, dinner, any treat
Favorite Walk: Anywhere, any time
Arrival Story: When I met Georgie, she walked from the kennel up to the chair where I was sitting. She lifted one paw and lightly touched my leg. I asked if I could pick her up. Then she sat on my lap for the next hour while I talked about owning a mini schnauzer. She had already claimed me!
Bio: I met a mini schnauzer when I lived in Hawaii. Since I had only owned big dogs, I thought that all little dogs were hyper & yappy, but this one wasn't. What an eye opener! So I researched over the next year to see which breed was best for me & my lifestyle. It turned out to be a mini schnauzer. After moving to Florida, I was ready for my dog. I found a wonderful person, Ginny, who had been breeding minis for over 25 years. She was such a wonderful resource and support as I learned about the breed. She also groomed and boarded my girls when needed (Later I went back and got another, Annie). Georgie has come from top champion lines, she was just a little too small for show. But I won!
Georgie is very driven to put it mildly. Whatever she sets her mind to, she will do. Every day she inspects the perimeter of the yard. She keeps an eye on the squirrels and birds in the backyard. She loves to run after them hoping she'll catch one. It never seems to dampen her spirits that she doesn't. She loves walking and hiking and beaches. In Florida, I had a long work schedule so she went to doggie daycare. It was a wonderful place that matched dogs with appropriate playmates, walked them but also gave them breaks from the others. During that time she learned to get along with all other dogs. She has no fear of any size dog, and has never had a dog attack her. Her composure seems to carry her through any situation.
Georgie is a great traveler. We moved from Florida to California. We drove and stayed at many places along the way. One of her favorite places is the beach in Bandon, Oregon at Uncle Gene's house. Once while visiting friends on Kiawah Island in So. Carolina, Georgie disappeared for 45 minutes!!! Their house is on a river with alligators so we were terrified. We had everyone out in cars and bicycles looking for her. Finally, she came walking around the side of the house looking at us, with a look on her face that said "what's going on?". Needless to say she hasn't gotten out on her own ever again!
In spite of some of her quirky ways, Georgie is warm, cuddly and loving. She is a wonderful girl that I love very much. She has brought much laughter and unconditional love to my life. I'm very lucky!
Forums Motto: Where's the squirrel? Dogster Local Spots I've Marked: Partner Park The Groups I'm In: !!! VetpetMD - Health resource for pets !!!, !!!! SQUIRRELS! (And other small animals we all love to chase), ★ DOGSTEROPOLY ★, ★PLANET PAWLLYWOOD★, .:.School Fur Graphics .:., 10 YEARS OR OVER??? DOGS or CATS, ♥All Fur Fun♥, ~*Card Shower Gang*~, Administrators of Catster & Dogster Groups, Cesar's Dogster Pack, D/C MAGIC, Dawgs & Kittens, Dyson Dogster/Catster, For The Love of Schnauzers, Mac Help, Mini Schnauzer Lovers!!!, Mini Schnauzer Mania, Mini Schnauzer's Rock!!!, PAWS Angels WAGS for Kindness, Pawsome Pages, Schnauzers Rule, Senior Dogs Club, Zealie Lotto, ~~~Paws Prints Creating Pictures~~~~
The Last Forum I Posted In: Lost Mini Schnauzer in PA
Well, I haven't been wandering so much anymore. Dr. Porte said all my blood and urine tests looked pretty good. He tried some antibiotics just in case I had a urinary tract infection - and it seemed to help. Occasionally I get up to go potty and if mom doesn't hear me I have had a rare accident because I can't wait for her. Mom bought some diapers for me but they were too big and I stepped out of them in just 4 steps BOL!!! But she hears me most of the time so we're going without. Thank goodness...I don't think I'm that feeble yet!
Mom has noticed that my spine and hip seem to be bothering me more. I don't like my usual massages. And sometimes my legs quiver more than usual. She's going to take me to the holistic vets that do chiropractic and acupuncture. I'm not on any medicine and mom would rather keep me off if at all possible!
Well that Nisha seems to still be here. Every time I wake up I see her...but she's not interfering with my routines or love from mom. So I guess we'll keep her. She did bring her own bed with her from Auntie Linda's and I do get to use it from time to time. I like that!
Mom says I've been keeping her up nights with my wandering. So I went to Dr. Porte today. He says I'm looking pretty good and said we could consider medicine for dementia or Alzheimers. We're doing some lab tests first just to make sure I don't have any other problems. Mom says we'll wait for the results before we start any medicine, since I'm not on any anymore & I like that. The vet tech said mom'll decide based on how many nights sleep she loses. Sheesh! Yawn, time for me to go take a nap. It wears a girl out being up all night!
Sunday, September 13th, is National Pet Memorial Day in the United States. No matter what continent you live on, I hope you will take a minute to remember pets that were important to you!
These are some that I will remember on this day and every day!
Molly, our sweet shihtzu
Tigger, our big grey and white softie kitty
Socks, our black and white king of the home kitty
Annie, my sweet darling black and silver schnauzer
Boomer, our big old gentle protective golden retriever
Zephyr, my vivacious stick fanatic swimming yellow lab
Dingo, my loyal queensland blue heeler
King, my childhood german shephard
Taffy, my first dog mixed breed blond and white
My Account
(9)
