It is with great sadness we let our Pup Pals know....

In the wee hours of Saturday morning, my best friend died in my arms. She had been my constant companion since 1995, she helped me raise my kids,she moved from one place to the other,she endured all the grandkids, and was always at my side ...no matter what, good or bad, she never complained, and loved me no matter what, and I am so grateful for that love and all the years I had with her...now she waits at the bridge with our precious Tink, she can see and hear and do all the things her age wouldnt allow...she was 22. Mommy loves you forever and always Hannah Bug...

Dear Hannah...again my heart is broken and what is left is so full of sadness I just really dont know what to do with myself. I thought when I lost your sis Tink, that I couldnt ever possibly suffer pain like that again...but yet, once again it has happened.
I still remember the first day I ever saw you, and held you. You were so dirty, and your hair was so long I couldnt see your face, but when I picked your tiny self up and held you, and you rested your cheek against mine and just rested, snuggled against me, in your way telling me that you liked me I knew in that instant I had to have you and loved you from that moment on.
That was in 1995, you were about 5 years old, and you have been my side kick since that day...You helped me to raise my 4 human kids,you loved away my tears and comforted me thru the years of spousal abuse, you were right there on the front seat of the car, with your paws on the dash when we were finally able to escape that horrible situation, you were my support as I adjusted to becoming a single mother that for the first time in my life had to get out and work, always waiting happily at the door to greet me when I came home at the end of the day, you have stuck by me faithfully through each move we have had to make in the last 10 years, you were there by my side to greet each of the grandbabies, seeming to be just as happy as I to welcome these little humans into our lives, and when Tink came to live with us, you were more then happy to share me with her, and make her know she was your sister and a part of our family.
Your love and your puppy strength was such a blessing for me thru the last 17 years.
I know that as I held you in my arms the other night,as I felt your breath become lighter and slower, as I felt your little spirit slipping away, that as you left me Tinker was on the other side at the bridge waiting for you, and I could almost hear in my mind her conveying to me, not to worry that she was there and now the two of you would wait for me and your brother Tyson together. And I know that now you can see again, and hear every little sound, that you can once again run and play and be with your sister, that the two of you are young again and pain free and all that, again is some comfort to me.
My little Bug, know you will be missed here by all your human family, and believe it or not even by your grouchy furbrother Tyson. Your daddy is sad, he said his "daddy's girl" is gone now, and all the kids feel your loss...but all of us are so grateful for the many years we had to enjoy you and be blessed by having you as a big part of our family.
I have lost my best friend,my confidant, my companion of so many years, my sweet little Hannah Bug...rest in peace my little girl, give my love to Tink and enjoy your time at the bridge until we meet again.
Love...Mommy

ADOPT 2010 CONTEST

I WAS A STRAY, MY MAMA FOUND WANDERING AROUND NEAR THE TENSAS RIVER IN THE SWAMPS OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA..... THIS IS THE STORY MY MAMA TELLS ABOUT HOW SHE SAVED MY LIFE WHEN SHE RESCUED ME...

The first time I saw her she was just wandering around, her hair was so long and matted that you couldnt even tell there was a dog underneath it all. I picked her up regardless of all the dirt and how bad she smelled and hugged her close to me, when I did she pressed her cheek against mine and just snuggled me, I knew I had found my best friend.
Once getting Hannah home, I groomed her and made her all pretty, but as the days went by of us getting to know each other I noticed a odor about her and no matter what I did I couldnt clear it up, so I took her to the vet and she ran several test on her. Hannah was diagnosed with red mange caused from neglect and malnutrition. I was devastated, thinking that I was about to lose her when I had just found her (and of course I was attached from the first huggle we had). However the vet assured me that since she was spayed and heartworm free there was a cure. So after the treatment period she is now healthy and beautiful. She has been thru alot with me, a divorce, we have moved about 5 times in as many years, from Louisiana to Alabama to various places here in Florida,we have watched my kids grow up and get lives of their own, shared the arrival of the grandkids, laid her head on my shoulder as we both have grieved in our own ways the passing of our precious Tinker, we have been together for all the ups and downs that life has thrown at us. She is now 19 years old, and I call her my old woman, she is the matriarch of the house/family, my bestest friend in the whole wide world.

SO THERE YA HAVE IT...IM SO NOT A STRAY NO MORE. I AM JUST LITTLE OLE SOUTHERN BELLE ME, THAT LIVES A LIFE OF LEISURE AND TOTAL COMFORT.

I got tagged by a special angel named Angel

JOBS
1) Keeping daddy's lap warm
2) Cleaning the floor after Tinker gets thru eating
3) Making sure Tinkers bowl is licked spotless after Tink is thru eating
4) Napping

PLACES I HAVE LIVED:
1) On the bank of the Tensas (ten-saw) River in Louisiana (is where mama rescused me from)
2) Sicily Island, Louisiana (when I went to live with my mama)
3) Bayminette, Alabama
4) Pensacola, Florida (when my daddy rescued my mama)

PLACES I'D RATHER BE:
1) Sleeping in my daddy's lap
2) Sleeping on the end of daddy foot rest of the recliner
3) Sleeping on my daddy's pillow
4) Sleeping in my bed beside daddy's chair

THINGS I CAN'T STAND:
1. Baths
2. Getting my face and eyes cleaned
3. Taking medicine
4. Not being able to get up into my daddy's lap

WHO AM I TAGGIN?:
1. Lucy- 307574
2. Teddy- 63547
3.Dolce - 782244
4. Quincy - 670442

MY DADDY

My Daddy is sad and he cries cause his grandmama went to heaven. I have been stayin real close to him so that I can give him as much comfort as I have in my lil ole self to give to him, just like he does for me when I dont feel good. Tink is takin care of the Debbie, I take care of the Daddy so we got it covered on both ends.....what evahhh would they do without us girls.
Its really sad to see them suffer like they are, but I try to tell daddy that Bear (his Rottie) and Mystic (that crazy black cat) are there playin with Nanna, and just havin a good ole time with her, and I think he knows all that but he is just missin her.
Im gonna go snuggle in my Daddy's lap and give him some more comfort while I nap.....I am soooo good at multi taskin.

My Week

its been pretty quiet around here this week, except for me and Tink goin and gettin our hair done. Tink got to meet Lynn the really nice lady that has been doin my hair for several years now, and Lynn thought Tink was as sweet as me, and she told mama she really admired her for taken care of us girls like she does. I admire the mama too...nods nods.
I havent been doin to much the last few day, mostly nappin on my Daddy's lap. He has the snugguliest lap in the whole wide world. Tink would rather be in mommy's lap but thats ok cause it free's up Daddy's for me. Every now and again me and Tink trade up laps cause we both need mommy and daddy loves.
Mommy says Easter isnt far off, and that she is gonna have to get all the stuff to make up the Easter baskets for my two legged neices and nephews. Tink is in for a treat cause on special days all them little people show up here at one time with my two legged sisters, they say they are their children but gawd are they loud...and one of them mommy calls "the screamer" cause she screams at the top of her lungs when she dont get her way. (snuffs) she could use some lessons from me about that...you dont have to scream to get what you want, but she is only 1 year old and was born on All Hallows Eve so I think that is the reason she is like she is....hopefully she will grow out of it.
Anyway me and Tink are gonna get to be dressed up in the pretty matchin dresses that Tinks Gale sent here with her, mommy has been savin them for our Easter dresses. As usual we will be the diva girls on the block, struttin our stuff on the runway in front of the house.
okkkkkkk diary talk to ya next week

My Day

Seems everything has been so busy around here lately since Tink got home, but thats ok since I have to help Mama with my new big little sister Tink.
We got our hair done the other day, I'm used to it but Tink was strutting all over the place showing off her new hair cut, I'm just glad mama didnt make us get that (whispers) poodle cut.
Anyway I'm feeling better, I got sick as a side affect from one of the vaccinations I got when I went to the vet, and ended up having to go back to the vet to get medicine for what made me sick, but now I'm back on my normal schedule naps and all.
My human sister Jimmie Lynn came over and brought the new baby with her, I do love it when they are little like that, I like the way they smell and the noises they make as long as they dont get all loud and stuff. Makayla looks just like my mommy and Jimmie Lynn so I like her even more so.
Ahhhhhhh.....ok than think its time to go now, gotta give Tink her nappin lesson.

My Day

Ok so like I was tryin to get my nap, at the usual time...(and yes I know, the usual time is anytime) but anyway, I'm gettin my snooze on and I hear the water runnin in the bathroom so I go to investigate and there is Mama giving Tink a bath, (they had just got back from the vet). Now I'm thinkin to myself...she just gave Tink a bath two days ago, and when she did Tink well she got me too....I HATE BATHS....so I turn and head back to the bed as quick as my lil ole legs will carry me...I'm gonna nap somemore so she can forget about me and the bathin thingie cause Mama knowsssss better than to disturb my nap.
Well than right about the time, Im gettin really into my snooze, I hear her comin...than next thing I know she is sayin "your turn missy". What did I do to deserve it????? Just cause Tink likes gettin her hair did, dont mean I do...in fact I really dont...and I dont know how many times I have tried and tried to explain this to the Mama, but she just dont get it. And she knows better than to disturb my nap (pouts).
Im so tellin Daddy what Mama did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All the tricks for the treats

Its been really nice having Tink around. I am her official teacher on what tricks to use on the Mama.
Mama is a big softie and she is a fretter, she cant stand it if she thinks something isnt quite right with her babies so I have been showing Tink how to train her, from not having to walk in and or out of the house/yard, how to get food other than whats in the bowl, how to make life revolve around us diva girls period.
Tink is a really fast learner too (nods nods)

SHE IS HOME!!!!!

I got my new sister today, she is so pretty, and had on the cutest lil ole dress with a bow in her hair. Mama said she was just like me "just precious" so now Mama has two precious lil girls.
As soon as she got here yesterday, me and Tink did the "walk the runway" thing together. We had to show the neighborhood where the beautiful diva girls live.
Me and Tink have alot of getting to know each other to do, but we are so much alike in so many ways that I have no doubt at all that we will have a great time comparing notes, secrets and such.
Of course that will all be inbetween my naps. Its allll about those naps.
I am glad though that the waitin is over....gawd I just hate to wait....but my sistah is here now and all is good.

Sweet Dreams

Sweet Dreams Tink,

In just a few hours you will be on your way to your new home, and to your family....there are so many friends that are sending up well wishes and safe journeys...you will even have a Angel tagging along to watch over you...she sent this msg to Hannah...

Hi Hannah! I see in your diary that your sis is almost on her way. That is so exciting! I wanted to let you and your mom know that I will fly down with my angel dog wings and watch over her the whole way, to be sure that she gets to you safely and soundly. :)

Love and barks,
Angel


You have so many friends that love and are rootin for you. So we know that everything is gonna be ok and soon you will be in my arms....safe journy lil one, Mama, Daddy and Hannah are waiting.

Love Mama