Cave bed

I have discovered the ultimate doggie furniture - the cave bed. It is pawsome. It's fleece lined with a covered fleece lined top. No one had to show me how to get in it. I jumped right in, curled up and claimed it!!! Every evening I hang out in it. I even slept in it one whole night. I've never slept anywhere except in bed with mom & dad, so you know this is it. Yesterday, mom laughed when I crawled to the back and the bed rolled back. I looked like I was in a sack. But I didn't care. This is definately comfort. Mom will post a photo of me in it. Sorry Georgie, mom will have to get you another one!

Winston

Walkin in a doggie wonderland

I saw this on someone else's page and thought it was hilarious!!!

WALKIN IN A DOGGIE WONDERLAND...

Dog tags ring, are you listenin'?
In the lane, snow is glistenin'.
It's yellow, NOT white I've been there tonight,
Marking up my winter wonderland.

Smell that tree? That's my fragrance.
It's a sign for wandering vagrants;
"Avoid where I pee, it's MY pro-per-ty!
Marked up as my winter wonderland."

In the meadow dad will build a snowman,
Following the classical design.
Then I'll lift my leg and let it go Man,
So all the world will know that it's mine-mine-mine!

Straight from me to the fence post,
Flows my natural incense boast;
"Stay off my TURF, this small piece of earth,
I marked it as my winter wonderland."

Puppy Prayer

I'd say this is about right...

Now I lay me down to sleep.
The king size bed is soft and deep.
I sleep right in the center groove.
My human being can hardly move!
I've trapped her legs, she's tucked in tight.
And here is where I pass the night.
No one disturbs me or dare intrude.
Till morning comes and I want food!
I sneak up slowly to begin my nibbles
on my human's chin. She wakes up quickly,
I have sharp teeth-I'm a puppy, don't you see?
For the mornings here and it's time to play.
I always seem to get my way.
So thank you Lord for giving me
This human person that I see.
The one who hugs and holds me tight
And shares my bed with me at night!

Starting to relax

I've been in my new home for less than 2 months. Last night was the first time I asked for affection. I sat near mom and pushed my nose under her hand. Then I also kept pawing at her to keep petting me. And I laid down next to her and asked her to rub my belly. Up to now I haven't quite been trusting. I've liked affection but couldn't relax. When I first arrived I slept in a crate for a couple of weeks, but I was getting more anxious as the days went by. My original owner said I slept in bed with her, so mom & dad let me sleep with them. I get comfy right away and sleep soundly. Mom thinks I'm going to start relaxing now. She said it took Finnegan about 3 months to feel like he was going to get to stay furever. She's hoping it will be soon for me!

Winston

Birthday Celebration

Yesterday was my birthday, and I had such a good time. After mom & dad sang happy birthday to me, we all had breakfast and the usual morning round of play. Then mom took me for a walk just with her! There was a marathon running near our house, and mom decided to take me to watch, partly just for something different to do and to see how I am in a crowd. She could immediately tell that I've been in big crowds before. I really enjoyed it. All of the streets were closed off to traffic so I got to run down sidewalks and grassy slopes where I would never get to go. There were people everywhere, a DJ playing loud music, water station with dancing people, just lots of people everywhere. I met a couple of other dogs and really liked this one cute pomeranian in a pink jacket. We were the same size & she smelled really good, like only another dog could! We walked from 1 mile checkpoint to the next, and then back home so we walked over 2 miles! It was so fun. Then I went back home & played more with Finnegan, Georgie & Molly. I had some special treats and got some toys. And lots of hugs & belly rubs. And was told lots of times how glad everyone was that I was in the family. I think I'm going to start relaxing now and maybe keep these guys. I had a great birthday!

Winston

Tomorrow is my birthday!

Tomorrow is my birthday!!! I can't wait to pawty. It is the first time I've been away from my first mom on my birthday - I hope she doesn't miss me too much. But I'm having so much fun with Finnegan, Georgie & Molly. Mom & dad are very good to me. Can't wait to see what's in store for me!

Winston

All clear...

Well, we finally have our house back from the intruders. And no plastic on the windows so I can at least see who is coming!!! Our living room and dining room have 3 - 6 foot tall windows and a sliding glass door...I tell you we were living in darkness!!! Whew, we can see the light of day again, and it's quiet outside. I just did my rounds to make sure no one was left behind. All is safe in Shangri-La again.

Winston

Plastic House

OMD - now all of the windows & doors are encased in plastic!!! Those people named Painter covered up EVERYTHING with plastic and tape. We can hear them and see their shadows on the windows, but we can't SEE them!!! It's like living in a bubble. I can't wait until it bursts open and we get outta here.

Winston

House invaders...

OMD - there are people spraying water at the house!!! I keep barking to warn mom and to tell those people to go away. She says "it's ok, they're the painters". How can this be ok? I never met anybody named Painter. Shouldn't they have been introduced and shouldn't I give them instructions on appropriate behavior around my place? Some people....

BOL,
Winston

My visit to the vet hospital last night!

Mom was supposed to be on an airplane to the East Coast this morning but....

Last night I developed belly pain! I refused dinner - something I've NEVER done before. Then I spent hours hiding in my crate, something I NEVER do. Mom & Dad thought it was because they were packing and all the dogs were a little worked up over it. But eventually Dad made me come out and I was hurting when you tried to pick me up. They localized it to my belly. Uh oh they thought, mom said she had to take me to Georgie's emergency hospital, that she could not leave town in the morning without knowing I was ok. Soooo... to make a long story short, the xrays didn't show bowel obstruction or bloat so I got to go home on some medicine, including something for pain. I got to sleep on the couch with mommy!!! Then mom got up, took dad to the airport and she came home - yippee!!! Mom plans to leave on Tueday instead. Me - I ate my breakfast of rice and cottage cheese, took my medicine like a man, and am running around with Finnegan like usual.

Who knows??? Just thank goodness it wasn't whatever Georgie had! I liked all of the people at the hospital, but I would've been very lonely to stay there.

So far, so good...

Winston