Rest in Peace My Little Brother...

Dudek, my little brother, although you were older, you were so small and sweet. So innocent and charismatic. Everyone loved you and all that you had to offer. Your love was so great, and it touched so many people that will forever keep you in their hearts...

You will be so dearly missed. May your soul rest in peace, and may you forever shine in the light of God. God bless your soul, my little angel.

I love you...

I Got My Canine Good Neighbor (CGN)!

Dear Diary,
I'm sooooo excited! Guess what guess what?! I GOT MY CGN...yup, all in one go...passed it the first time around! :)

What is the CGN you ask? Well, its short for Canine Good Neighbor - equivalent to the American Canine Good Citizen test :)

The Canadian Kennel Club will be sending me my official certificate shortly. Wow, can you believe it? They made me do all sorts of things, like walk around these orange pylons while they made noises and rattled squeaky teddy bears in my face and threw toys and loud thingamabobbers about. Then I had to go outside and behave - can you imagine? I had to walk nicely while these strange dogs barked about and all these new smells entered my nostrils. WOW, it was hard I gotta say, but I did well according to the examiner. My mom was very proud of me and she gave me tons of hugs and kisses and praises.

I'm glad you know? I feel good about this. Maybe people will begin to realize that not all us "Pit Bulls" are evil, mean, dogs....most of us are actually complete sweethearts. Which reminds me, there was another pittie at the CGN testing place too - she was also getting her certificate! Soooo proud :)

Well, that's about all I have to say for now. Mum says she's gonna look into the St. John's Ambulance program to see if I could qualify for doing my theraphy dog test. She doesn't really know anything about it yet but she's gonna find out and maybe one day I can help some folks who need a little extra attention from a gal like me. :)

Talk to you later Diary!

Sincerely,
Messina

Pit Bulls are Walkin for a Cause!!!

Dear Diary,
As you may have known, or maybe not...but anyways...mum is a co-founder of the local "Pit Bull" Co-op group here in Toronto, Ontario. She uses the term "pit bull" very loosely, because she says there is no such pure bred.

So, the "Pit Bull" Co-op will be hosting a walkathon for Cystic Fibrosis on April 26th, 2008. Mum and I will be walking, so we hope that some people will be kind enough to sponsor us. All the money raised from the fees registered walkers must pay will go to a pit bull related cause (that is to be determined later on by a vote from all registered walkers).

All the money raised from sponsoring the walkers will go towards the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation!

I'm super excited. This is a great cause, cuz all us pit bulls will be able to show everyone what we can really do, and how kind we really are. We're not all bad, and not all of our owners are evil gangsters!

If you'd like to sponsor mum and I via paypal, you can find our information here online (just scroll down the list of doggies until you see me, Messina):

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=233312959&blogID=304824366

For all other information on registering or donations, please visit the following address:

http://www.pitbullproject.ca/events.htm


I hope pups and their people will take the time to learn about this event and maybe even sponsor a dog or register themselves! :)

Well Diary, that's about all I have to say for now. I'll keep you updated and once the event is through, I'll put up some pictures and figures on how much funds were raised.

Sincerely,
Messina

St. Valentine's Day - A Day For Remembering Those Who Need Our Love and Support

A poem for all the bully breeds out there....wishing you all a very happy Valentine's day...may you have the loving homes and caring families that you all deserve! Let this poem remind us all that our fight against BSL and abuse is not yet over, and that we must continue to fight together, for those that have no voice.....XOXOXOX

Author Unknown:

Crucify Me

Fight me, deny me, and crucify me,
My sins are yours, they're not mine.
You make me what I am, evil at your command.
You send me to meet my challenger, whatever it may be.
I risk my life to line your pockets for nothing but pain and agony.

Three feet of chain with nowhere to go, there's not much here to see.
No time to play, its work, work, work, that's how life is for me.
Run the treadmill. Pull the blocks and hang there from the tree.
If my ribs feel a little thick, then not much food for me.

I'm in tip top shape, a muscle bound freak, with all the attitude I need.
I've got gameness several generations back. You should see my pedigree!
Pump me up! Hype me up! Throw me some bait! How about that young pup?
Watch me rip his eyeballs out; I need the taste of blood.

I've been hit. I've been beat. I've been left to die in the ring.
I've been sewed up! I've been ripped open and I've had several bones
broken!
I've scratched when I couldn't stand and I've stood up when I
couldn't scratch! I've killed a few dogs and I've nearly died when I've met my
match!

Fight me, deny me, and crucify me,
My sins are yours, they're not mine.
You make me what I am, evil at your command.
You send me to meet my challenger, whatever it may be.
I risk my life to line your pockets for nothing but pain and agony.

You find amusement at my torn, hanging skin
and just when my body heals, you make me do it again.
Why couldn't I have been a happy dog with a master who shared some love?
Not some twisted psychopath, who owes his life to drugs.

I do this evil to earn my keep. Somehow, I must be fed.
The men in suits, they point at me and say they want me dead.
Even the lucky ones in happy homes who have never felt my pain,
must face the executioners because they bear my name.

Fight me, deny me, and crucify me,
My sins are yours, they're not mine.
You make me what I am, evil at your command.
You send me to meet my challenger, whatever it may be.
I risk my life to line your pockets for nothing but pain and agony.

I've grown too old now to fight in your ring
You've left me no chance, to ever be free
I lay in the darkness, no one at my side
my last fight I lost, my eyes no longer can see
this is what you have done, do you not feel shame?
I can no longer walk, run or play
you have a new puppy now, the one to take my place
the cold and darkness closing now, you have nothing to say?

I lay here in pain and my own blood
I still believe that you love me and I try to stay awake
But you kick me and wish me dead then tell them to tie the bag
The darkness is here now; I hope they catch you, for the new puppy's sake

Fight me, deny me, and crucify me,
My sins are yours, they're not mine.
You make me what I am, evil at your command. You send me to meet my challenger, whatever it may be. I risk my life to line your pockets for nothing but pain and agony.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Hi Diary!

Oh boy...Christmas is just around the corner. I'm so excited. This means lots of food...like perogies, and cabbage rolls, and crepes stuffed with steamed pork, and so much more...don't worry mom's careful to watch for things like onions or anything else like that, so I'm not worried, just drooling!

Ok wait get this...Dudek is such a weirdo brother. You know how badly he embarressed me at the mall today? We went to get pet pictures with Santa, which I am so dissapointed over, because DUDEK got to sit on Santa's lap and I had to sit on the floor cuz I'm too big. What a joke! I'm NOT big!!!! Am I?!!!!!

Well anyways, pfft, the weirdo brother of mine started freaking out..he was shaking like a leaf, although you probably won't get him to admit that. He was yelling profanities at Santa, something along the lines of "This isn't over Fat Man!"...honestly, I don't get what his problem is. I think maybe as a child, he was so naughty he probably never got any cookies and now he's rebelling. *rolls eyes* All you gotta do is be nice for once in your life and stop turning everything into a conspiracy theory, GEEZ!

Well, either way, the picture is on Dudek's page, as he wouldn't allow me to post it. He says he needs it as his own proof that he was confronted and forced into meeting with the 'fat man.'..he says this will give him motivation to create further plans against Santa and his elf squadron..whatever that means...I think he's crazy! I'm just waiting for Christmas so I can eat lots and take more family pictures and probably get a nice coat or toys under the tree for ME! SOooooo super excited.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!!! WOOF WOOF WOOF, MERRY XMAS!

Sincerely,
Missy Messina :)

Summer is almost over :(

Hi Diary...

Looks like summer is coming to an end. I still hope the weather keeps up, although it was a tad bit too hot this year...all that pollution in Toronto is no good :(

Either way, I did have fun. I went to the beach a few times and the cottage with mom and dad. I like the canoe its lots of fun, especially when there are ducks on the lake *evil grin* muahaha..squeeky toys!

Mom put Dudek on a diet awhile ago...he's getting lardy so he needs to lose some of the tub..its about time..he hogs the whole bed and it sucks! :P
Mom says I look ok for now, and the vet says I'm just fine..but mom's been giving me sideways looks, as if she's gonna cut down on some of the treats..YIKES...:P I think Dudek probably told her something..how unfair life is and how I should suffer just because he's got smaller portions for dinner..buahaha..sucker!...But I still love him :)

Anyways, fall is on the way, and winter is around the corner...I hope its mild...maybe I can go ice fishing with mom and dad this year :)

Well, didn't have much to tell you diary, as its been a dog gone lazy summer, but it was nice! I will talk to you later Diary.

Sincerely,
Messina

Costume Party!

Dear Diary,

WOW! Did you see all the cool costumes everyone is wearing around dogster? Everyone looks great! Its cute; pups dressed as cows, cookie monsters, monkeys, and I even saw an octopus! Poncho dressed up as the cyclophant..how scandalous!

Ma dressed me up as a cat..its embarressing..what are all the other dogs gonna think, you know? I'll probably get laughed at or maybe even chased up a tree - but I can't climb!!!

Well, Dudek got dressed up as a squirrel..he's always got some weird theory or plan up his sleeve..he seems to think that the whole world is against him or the dog race - he said he wants to dress up like "the enemy" so maybe he can get some info out of the other side!

Ahh well, if you'd like to check out more pups in costumes, make sure to check out the stroll. For tags, type: 'costume party'
And if you aren't in the stroll yet, put 'costume party' as your tags for your costume picture...this will be fun!!!

Someone Likes Me!!!

Hi Diary!

Wow..its almost Valentine's Day 2007. And guess what? I have a crush..well, someone has a crush on ME..but I like him too..guess whoooo?

Its Spike
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/365257

He sent me a Valentine's day rosette and said that he loves me...ohh boy did I ever blush..he also told me I'm beautiful...my heart skipped a beat...he's such a gentlemen...and he's an older man too..I like older men they have more experience when it comes to life and know how to be polite and treat a lady.

I'm so happy...:) maybe I'll give him a nice smooch as a surprise *giggles*

Happy Valentine's Day everydoggy :)

Yours Always,
Messina

Squirrel Gang Attacking our People!!!! (Well DUH!!!!)

When I told everyone, they laughed..but I knew I was right all along. The squirrel's are winning the battle, but they will not win the war. It is time, dear doggy friends, to unite against the enemy...or they WILL conquer. The following IS a clip from the news!!!

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Russian squirrel pack 'kills dog'

Local people suggest hunger is driving squirrels to extremes
Squirrels have bitten to death a stray dog which was barking at them in a Russian park, local media report.
Passers-by were too late to stop the attack by the black squirrels in a village in the far east, which reportedly lasted about a minute.

They are said to have scampered off at the sight of humans, some carrying pieces of flesh.

A pine cone shortage may have led the squirrels to seek other food sources, although scientists are sceptical.

The attack was reported in parkland in the centre of Lazo, a village in the Maritime Territory, and was witnessed by three local people.

A "big" stray dog was nosing about the trees and barking at squirrels hiding in branches overhead when a number of them suddenly descended and attacked, reports say.

"They literally gutted the dog," local journalist Anastasia Trubitsina told Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper.

"When they saw the men, they scattered in different directions, taking pieces of their kill away with them."

Mikhail Tiyunov, a scientist in the region, said it was the first he had ever heard of such an attack.

While squirrels without sources of protein might attack birds' nests, he said, the idea of them chewing a dog to death was "absurd".

"If it really happened, things must be pretty bad in our forests," he added.

Komosmolskaya Pravda notes that in a previous incident this autumn chipmunks terrorised cats in a part of the territory.

A Lazo man who called himself only Mikhalich said there had been "no pine cones at all" in the local forests this year.

"The little beasts are agitated because they have nothing to eat," he added.

Story can be found at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4489792.stm
(I don't honestly know how true this article is, but if its factual, this is actually quite tragic and very sad - I wanted to make note that my squirrel vs. dogs "thing" did not come about because of this article, but far back as some of you may already know...and if it is true, I hope you all understand its not a laughing matter and I'm not some evil, twister, freak, ok?)

Happy New Years!!!

Heeelllloooo! :)

Long time no pawing!
Oh Diary, I would like to wish you, and everyone else in this world, a very happy new year. Christmas has passed, but I hope everyone had a wonderful time and was very good for Santa. Dudek says Santa's evil, but I think he's just upset because he thinks its absurd to give away gifts to people you don't know...personally, I think he's jealous because he didn't come up with the idea first!

Anywho, I appologize for keeping this short, but I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year with lots of love, health, and happiness...

God bless everyone!

Sincerely,
Missy Messina :)