Keep on the Sunnyside For Angel Sammy J

My original entry was lost somehow,so I will rewrite it best I can again. This has been a heck of a week. As many of you know Dogster Samuel Jacob made his trip to The Rainbow Bridge April 4,2008. He was Loved and admired by many here. He fought so valiently after many setbacks. He lived life for today. A pal to All ,he is loved and will be greatly missed by all whose life he touched. Run fast and free as the wind Sammy J with your furblings and Dogster pals!! We send our love,prayers and hugs to his Family human and furred. Thanks for being you.

I will never forget my first meeting with The Crew or should I say "Children of the Corn"!!! Bol. I had recently joined Dogster and thought what in the heck is going on here??!! I soon learned how great this community is and became a Dogsterholic too! I have had the song " Keep on The Sunnside" in my head since the day Sammy passed .Actually since just before we found out. Why I do not truly know but it fits with how Sammy Lived each day. I think he had some part in it as it is not a radio song. I again vow to Live for Today . I will Try to "Keep on the Sunnyside"! Hey its warm and happy there.... Join Me won't you?
{{{{{RIP Sammy and All Our Bridge pals!!}}}}}

Getting Whites Whiter.........

Well I have avoided this for far too long. Daddy went to the store and got a special sprayer for the faucet. Hmm he hooked it up and called me. Its been awhile so I did not think too suspiciously as i usually do. Mom got my slip lead and walked me to the bathroom!!! Up and over Daddy put me. He wet me down with the shower spray and washed me really good with my special shampoo. I tried to steathily slip over his shoulder but no good. I was good for him considering I HATE a bath. I was so fluffy my hair poofs out when it gets even a little wet. It is funny as you would not think I am so fluffy to look at me or my pics.I lost so much hair, Daddy said It would make a great hairpiece,bol. I More work for them to clean up for putting me in tha tub hehe. I ran around like a loon. He even ran the blow dryer on me for a very short bit. Mommy and Daddy said I looked Sooo good almost like my old self. I just hope they dont go abck to giveing me more frequent bath again ugghh! Mommy said hey she is shining, "Her whites are whiter and her Brindle is brighter!!! "BOL. Arrroos and pokes .....

Spring Tag '08

I was tagged by My pretty Pittie pal Clover!

The rules to this game are: copy this to your diary, put in your answers and then tag four other pups! So here goes:

Name four jobs that you've had.

1. Neighborhood Dog Mother: Saver of lost pups,keeper of the street comings and goings-I know if you belong,, on watch every day. Helper to Dog Phobic neighbor. I am The Silent Sentinel until I need call the alarm.
2. Quality Control- food: Ongoing position.
3. Sky Watcher- If its Up there I Care!!
4. Bed warmer and Quirky girl who Loves her family and friends Always.

Four places you have lived.
1. 3 different place with Myfurever family.
2. Foster family.
3. OtherAttempted placements that sent me back. At least I found my Real furever home who understands Quirky me! Usually that is, bol.
4. Shelter and street . :(

Four places where you have been.
1. Pet Supplies Plus- Food and Goodies galore
2. The park - I Love it whichever one it is
3. The Dock in summer Looking for those crabbies
4. Aunt Mary and Uncle Jeff's I Love them soo much

Four places you'd rather be.
1. Playing with other pups,I Miss my pal Zoe and her family
2. Chewing a nice meaty bone for Clean sparkling teeth ;)
3. Playing with My Little Human cousin he's lots of fun
4. The Big Park I went 2x in the past week woo hoo I love it!

Friends I choose to play tag:
1. Millie
2. "King" Louie
3. MojoMan
4. Jeb

Adopt 08 Contest

My new life began July 4, 2004. My Mommy and Daddy were at a 4th of July BBQ where I was back in foster care AGAIN. I was in foster several times due to my quirks(very shy, not trusting) and my health. One person thought I was "diseased" and contagious due to my skin. They said I couldn't walk on a leash, and refused to go in the elevator. I was not cut out to be a Big city dog as I did not know what most things were. I also do not respond to being "forced" into things, I freeze or run. I actually was very good pup Mommy said, considering how scared I was. I was also a pound pup , possibly found with stray dogs,not certain. I was tied in a backyard . I did not know how to play with people or toys. I did and still do truly love other pups,cats, rocks and bugs. I was aloof but a real cling on at the same time. It Makes my kisses and trust all the more special Mommy says.

I to this day Have a strong dislike of sharp objects, used as a weapon and any type of percieved "fighting". I would grumble when I heard the word "K- I -L -L" . My pawrents had no plans of getting a dog as they rent their home. It is hard to find good housing and most don't allow pets. Mommy always looked on Petfinder every night dreaming of one day having a dog. I was in foster with 2 big AmStaff foster brothers,1 tiny Mighty Moe foster sis, 1 teeny abandoned Kitten that I was Mothering. I was very quiet and I stayed near my now human cousin ,the little kids or hid in my bed with my kitten. Mommy talked about the dogs and how much we would like to get one someday. Well after a long day of fun for the humans ,they were talking very serious talk. Daddy said she is in need of a home and would be a good match for us and our situation. Mommy worried about this and that as Moms do. They decided to go for it and give me all the love they could. I was put in the car to go home furever with my blue bear and other toys which I still have 3 years later! I cried for my furblings all the way to my new home. I met my human brother and gerbil sis and liked them immediately.

I was very skinny only about 12 lbs with sparse fur. The F home and vets thought I was about 10mths old and would get no bigger. It did not take Mom long to realize that the other pups probably ate much of the food before I could get to it , for the short time I was there. Who knows how I was fed or lack there of in my other living situations. I am very well mannered with food and would not force for my share. I was and still can be leary of taking food from handsand will not eat if under Any stress. I am not a typical chow hound, quite self regulating for most part. I know WEIRD,bol. I had Demodex and needed special shampoos and meds from the Dr. I gained over 10 lbs in the first month by my spay surgery. I suffered allergies and other issues due to poor start in life. The addition of regular food,vitamins, lots of patience and loving care from my Mom and family has led me to be a healthy, happy but still quirky 35 lb short legged now furry girl. I have improved greatly from the fearful scrawny girl I was to the beautiful Brindle babe I am. I was from day one a very sweet girl, excellent on walks, with kids, other dogs big and small and other pets. I love life and have helped my Mom with her health issues. I can make her laugh even when she does not think she will. My family takes good care of me and says I am worth every penny and more. Good food, treats,exercise,vet care for every need and love unending every day. Every furry should have it so good. My quirks are part of what make me the me they love, so not all are bad!

I have been feared and bad mouthed for my color and appearance. To Know me is truly to love me . I have also been complimented and helped turn neighbors with true dog phobia due to a very severe dog mauling into friends. I am happy to have my Furever family and they are even more happy to have me in the family. I did not have a nice start like far too many pets. If my Foster Mom did not save me or those other adopter people did not give me back I would not be where I am today. I ask everyone to please STOP and just listen with your heart. If you really listen you won't go wrong and will be able to help pets in need . Please help Stop BSL, it does affect All dogs and their families. My Poppa always had the family get their pets from the Pound, way back beore it became popular. Mommy's family always went that route. Remember "Your best friend is Waiting Adopt today". If you can't adopt ,Please donate,volunteer in some way and Please Click at The Animal Rescue SITE each day. Every little bit helps more than you know. Thank you to my rescuers and ALL the wonderful folks who give so tirelessly for pets in need. Bless you all and All the creatures who are waiting for their furever homes still.

Good Deeds Tag

I was tagged by my lovely fellow CorgiMix pal Ruby:

You can copy this and paste it to your diary then fill in with your answers.

"Everyone who gets tagged tells three things they've done to help dogs, or any furbaby. You list them in your diary, then tag seven friends and tell them to go to your diary to see how it's played. (I know Lots of you pups and pawrents have done a bunch of good deeds)."

OK - Here I go...

(1) . I helped my old neighbors get their Puppy back 3 x. She was a frisky little puppy who ran out the front door and did not want to come in. I saw her from my window, down a few houses and started to cry so My Mom took me outside to help. She came back when I walked out then she came over to me to play. They knocked and asked for my help the next time she did it. The neighborhood Dog Mother thats Me.Bol.

(2) I helped another neighbor who was Dog phobic due to being severely mauled by a dog when she was little. I helped her to overcome her lifelong fear of dogs. She saw me for a year walking with Mommy or brother ,playing outside etc. She said she thought what a nice dog. She came up to Mom outside one evening after we had a tidal flood in the area. She told Mom how she watched me for so long, what happened to her as a kid and wanted to say hello. She pet me and Mom explained how to approach a dog,etc and we met their family. They could not believe she was near me, let alone petted me. They thanked me and Mom. It was so so nice for all of us. This helped her and other dogs by changing her reaction to them. It made Mommy happy to hear a loving responce not a mean reaction.

(3) My Dad saved an abandoned dog near his job. It was in winter,during a blizzard and this Older Very big dog A Rottie-mastiff type Mix (110+ lbs now)walked up to where My dad was working in the job lot very late one night. The area is away from any homes and it is very very unlikely this dog just wandered there by himself. He came up to the shack stared in the door.Daddy thought he was seeing things since he was without sleep for some time. He seemed to want to come inside so he did and layed down to warm up. Dad fed him some of his dinner,gave him some water and called Mom. Well to make a Long story short they could not find his "owner", a friend at work adopted him and he is living the good life and is spoiled rotten for many years now. He even sent my Dad a get well gift when he was in the hospital,bol.

That was fun. Now I have to think who to tag....

OK, here I go:
Boo, Zelda, Bernadette, Aria, Billie Jean,Clover

Feeling Hot Hot Hot!!!!

Hiya Pals,
And my name isn't Buster or Poindexter,bol. Sorry I haven't been on much.Well it has been a several day heatwave here.It wreaks havoc with Mommy. She is busy cooling me and worring about daddy and brudderman working in this very hot and humid weather. Over 100 with humidity and it was over 90 Inside.The fans just not cutting it and our small old house has poor cross ventilation. Daddy filled up a baby pool for me under the pear tree. I drank from it and he put me in it ugghh water. Mommy has been filling up the watering can and wetting my feet and body down. Uh Mom I'm not a plant, despite my lounging around.I don't think I am going to grow any! hehe;) Psst it did feel good though. Gotta keep cool with all this dark furry fur.

Daddys cousin gave us 2 small acs last night. Thank dog it takes some humidity out of the house but still quite warm. I lay in front of the air purifie, it blows cool air out Mommy made me frozen broth pupsicles. Thanks every pup for the rosettes and love. I send it back out to you all. I keep each of you in my thoughts and prayers every day. Love ya pals, hope to catch up with you all soon. Keep cool and be safe please. Anyone for a trip to Snoqualmie Pass, Washington?? They have SNOW!!!!Yes you read it SNOW! Woo hoo snow cones for every fur!

Good bye My Dear Cousin

My pup cousin Shelby who was the Queen of the family passed to the Bridge Saturday June 14,2008. She was about 16 or 17 yrs old and had a wonderful life with my Aunt,Uncle and human cousins. She was loved by all who met her and will be missed terribly. She was an adult when they adopted her so her true age is guestimate. She was abandoned on a busy highway and thankfully found a great loving home with my AUnt and Uncle. She now is pain free and running once again at the bridge. I know she is watching over her family and friends. She was the whole families dog and her passing truly affecting us all.

We got to play a few times. She was already an advanced Senior when I came into the fold. She would like to play with me but it over excited her and it was not good for her breathing or heart. Sadly we could not see each other again but she had a mean hip check for an old gal,bol. She sent me flying across the deck last time we saw each other. Aunt said she was like a happy pup with me. Her human brothers have never known life without her as she was there first. They are very sad. We love you Shelbs and always will. Thank you for all the love you gave my Mommy and all the family. I hope you are enjoying all the food and treats you so loved to eat. You took part of our hearts with you and we never will forget you. You were the epitome of a great family dog. Dogspeed dear cuz......

One Year Ago....

I chose to poke my nose and sniff out this place called Dogster. Never did I think I would become part of a community that has become so much a part of my life. I want to thank HQ for coming up with this wonderous site. A place where we all can share, laugh,learn and help each other out when in need. Thanks to each and every Dogster for all the fun, laughs,tears,comfort,friendship and advice. I hope that I have the joy of being part of this communityfor along time to come. You have made a difference in our lives. You help renew my faith in the goodness of others each day as well as help me to grow and learn. A big shout out to my kitty pals over on Catster too. You ALL rock. To each of you-Thank You for being you. Remember The Power of the Paw is Truly Phenomenal. Where we join together we have the power to help change things big and small. ARK- Acts of Random Kindness. I see them here every day,little things do mean alot. Arrrroos and pokes to All. I am off to enjoy my Annifursary Bully stick....

Acronyms for Me

Mom has seen some pups who have acronyms of their names on their pages. She decided to make one up for me. Here goes:

D- Devoted, Delightful, Daffy, Dignified

A- Aloof, Attractive, Amiable, Amazing

R- Regal, Refined, Responsible, Resilient

L- Loyal, Ladylike, Loony, Loving

A- Awesome, Alert, Adept, Appealing


M- Matchless, Mystical, Magnificent, Motherly

A- Amusing, Astonishing, Above Average, Accepting

E- Exotic, Entertaining, Easygoing, Enjoyable

101 Ways to Help Pets in Need-Compliments of My Pal Tiggles

*I saw this in my pal Tiggles Diary and her Mom gave me permission to copy it here. We all want to help out but sometimes are not sure what to do or feel we don't have money so can't help. This is very thorough and shows we all can do something. Thanks TnT for sharing this info and all you do to help furs in need. We salute, give thanks to all rescue and shelter workers for the work they do each day as well as the citizens who help out any way they can Thanks for taking the time to read this too.

When Darkness Turns To Light
101 Ways to Help!
March 7th 2008 2:18 pm [link to this entry]
If you cannot adopt or foster a dog, could you help:

1. Transport a dog?
2. Donate a dog bed or towels or other *bedding* type items?**
3. Donate MONEY (collect your change for a week or a month and donate that!)?
4. Donate a Kong? A nylabone? A hercules?
5. Donate a crate?
6. Donate an x-pen or baby gates?
7. Donate a food dish or a stainless bucket for a crate?
8. Donate a leash?
9. Donate a collar?
10. Donate some treats or a bag of food?
11. Donate a harness, collar or a gentle leader?
12. Walk a dog?
13. Groom a dog?
14. Donate some grooming supplies (shampoos, combs, brushes, etc.)?
15. Go to the local shelter and see if that dog is the breed the shelter says it is or go with rescue to be a second opinion on the dog?
16. Make a few phone calls?
17. Mail out applications to people who've requested them?
18. Provide local vet clinics with contact information for educational materials on responsible pet ownership?
19. Drive a dog to and from vet appointments?
20. Donate long distance calling cards?
21. Donate the use of your scanner or digital camera?
22. Donate the use of a photocopier?
23. Attend public education days and try to educate people on responsible pet ownership?
24. Donate a gift certificate to a pet store?
25. Donate a raffle item if your club is holding a fund raiser?
26. Donate flea stuff (Advantage, etc.)?
27. Donate hw pills?
28. Donate a canine first aid kit?
29. Provide a shoulder to cry on when the rescue person is overwhelmed?
30. Pay the boarding fees to board a dog for a week? Two weeks?
31. Be a Santi-paws foster to give the foster a break for a few hours or days?
32. Clip coupons for dog food or treats?
33. Bake some homemade doggie biscuits?
34. Make book purchases through Amazon via a web site that contributes commissions earned to a rescue group?
35. Host rescue photos with an information link on your website.?
36. Donate time to take good photos of foster dogs for adoption flyers, etc.?
37. Conduct a home visit or accompany a rescue person on the home visit?
38. Go with rescue person to the vet to help if there is more than one dog?
39. Have a yard sale and donate the money to rescue?
40. Be volunteer to do rescue in your area?
41. Take advantage of a promotion on the web or store offering a free ID tag and instead of getting it for your own dog, have the tag inscribed with your Club's name and phone # to contact?
42. Talk to all your friends about adopting and fostering rescue dogs?
43. Donate vet services or can you help by donating a spay or neuter each year or some vaccinations?
44. Interview vets to encourage them to offer discounts to rescues?
45. Write a column for your local newspaper or club newsletter on dogs on dogs currently looking for homes or ways to help rescue?
46. Take photos of dogs available for adoption for use by the Club?
47. Maintain web sites listing/showing dogs available?
48. Help organize and run fundraising events?
49. Help maintain the paperwork files associated with each dog or enter the information into a database?
50. Tattoo a rescued dog?
51. Microchip a rescued dog?
52. Loan your carpet steamcleaner to someone who has fostered a dog that was sick or marked in the house?
53. Donate a bottle of bleach or other cleaning products?
54. Donate or loan a portable dog run to someone who doesn't have a quarantine area for quarantining a dog that has an unknown vaccination history and has been in a shelter?
55. Drive the fosters' children to an activity so that the foster can take the dog to obedience class?
56. Use your video camera to film a rescue dog in action?
57. Pay the cost of taking a dog to obedience class?
58. Be the one to take the dog to its obedience class?
59. Go to the foster home once a week with children and dogs to help socialize the dog?
60. Help the foster clean up the yard (yes, we also have to scoop what those foster dogs poop)
61. Offer to test the foster dog with cats?
62. Pay for the dog to be groomed or take the dog to a *Do It Yourself* Grooming Place?
63. Bring the foster take out so the foster doesn't have to cook dinner?
64. Pay a house-cleaning service to do the spring cleaning for someone who fosters dogs all the time?
65. Lend your artistic talents to your club's newsletter, fundraising ideas, t-shirt designs?
66. Donate printer paper, envelopes and stamps to your club?
67. Go with a rescue person to the vet if a foster dog needs to be euthanized?
68. Go to local shelters and meet with shelter staff about how to identify your breed or provide photos and breed information showing the different types of that breed may come in and the different color combinations?
69. Go to local businesses and solicit donations for a club's fundraising event?
70. Offer to try and help owners be better pet owners by holding a grooming seminar?
71. Help pet owners be better pet owners by being available to answer training questions?
72. Loan a crate if a dog needs to travel by air?
73. Put together an *Owner's Manual* for those who adopt rescued dogs of your breed?
74. Provide post-adoption follow up or support?
75. Donate a coupon for a free car wash or gas or inside cleaning of a vehicle?
76. Pay for an ad in your local/metropolitan paper to help place rescue dogs?
77. Volunteer to screen calls for that ad?
78. Get some friends together to build/repair pens for a foster home?
79. Microchip your own pups if you are a breeder, and register the chips, so if your dogs ever come into rescue, you can be contacted to take responsibility for your pup?
80. Donate a small percentage of the sale of each pup to rescue if you are a breeder?
81. Buy two of those really neat dog-items you "have to have" and donate one to Rescue?
82. Make financial arrangements in your will to cover the cost of caring for your dogs after you are gone - so Rescue won't have to?
83. Make a bequest in your will to your local or national Rescue?
84. Donate your professional services as an accountant or lawyer?
85. Donate other services if you run your own business?
86. Donate the use of a vehicle if you own a car dealership?
87. Loan your cell phone (and cover costs for any calls) to s/one driving a rescued dog?
88. Donate your *used* dog dryer when you get a new one?
89. Let rescue know when you'll be flying and that you'd be willing to be a rescued dog's escort?
90. Do something not listed above to help rescue?
91. Donate a doggy seatbelt?
92. Donate a grid for a van or other vehicle?
93. Organize a rescued dog picnic or other event to reunite the rescued dogs that have been placed?
94. Donate other types of doggy toys that might be safe for rescued dogs?
95. Donate a roll-a-treat or Buster cube?
96. Donate clickers or a video on clicker training?
97. Donate materials for a quarantine area at a foster's home?
98. Donate sheets of linoleum or other flooring materials to put under crates to protect the foster's floor?
99. Donate an engraving tool to make ID tags for each of the rescued dogs?
100. Donate frequent flyer points so that rescue can fly a dog from another area to safety?
101. Offer to be a rescued dog's flight escort, especially if your work requires you to travel frequently or you work in the travel industry?


Charitable Gift Giving: What Animal Shelters are in need of
January 19th 2008 9:15 pm
By donating a few items to your animal shelter (or your favorite veterinarian's office), you'll be making a huge difference... and you'll feel GREAT about doing it.
The best part: No one will judge you for the type, quantity, or value of items that you choose to drop off at the shelter.
Most animal care facilities are in need of so many basic necessities just to keep the place running, that most places would be thrilled to receive just about anything that's dog or cat related!

So, let's see what may on your local animal shelter's "Wish List" ...

For The Dogs & Cats:
*Dog food and cat food - unopened bags & cans
*Dog crates - all sizes
*Cat carriers
*Dog beds/pillows (new or gently used)
*Cat litter
*Stuffed dog toys
*Chew toys for dogs
*Blankets, towels, comforters (new or gently used)
*Sheets & towels - all sizes
*Bowls - all sizes (plastic or metal)


For The Facility:
*Laundry detergent
*Dish washing detergent
*Paper towels
*Bleach, bleach, and more bleach
*Clorox and Windex wipes
*Brooms (bleachable)
*Metal dustpans
*Postage stamps
*AA batteries

*Gift certificates to feed stores, pet stores, or office supply stores


And don't forget... you can always give the gift of your time and expertise by volunteering at the shelter!