The Noun Hound Challenge

I was recently a winner in both Ruby Dust's game (check out the photo on my page) and Saphira's Noun Hound Challenge. As one of the winners, I get to have my own challenge.

Rules are simple. I'll give you four clues and you have to email me with your answer. First four dogs to correctly answer win a trip to Disney Land. Okay, maybe not Disney Land, but you'll still be a winner.

Here we go:

1. I have a wingspan of up to 3-feet.
2. I hunt reptiles, small animals and birds.
3. I have long narrow ears.
4. Some think I look evil.

Have fun pups.

I think I have a good one here:

Here are two additional clues:

1. I have a strange looking formation on my nose.
2. I'm carnivorous.

Breaking News!!!!!

THE FELLOWSHIP HAS FALLEN


SECRETS HAVE BEEN REVEALED . . . A POWER UNLEASHED


SIRIUS RISES





THEIR ONLY HOPE RESTS UPON ONE DOG


DESTINY CALLS

THE FINAL 5 PUPISODES—EVERY DAY NEXT WEEK




SIRIUS RISING
The Cookies In Cream Chronicles

Their future is now!

Thankful

I’m a Canadian dog. We had our thanksgiving in October. Why that is, I’m not really certain. My Mom’s sister, however, lives in Michigan and every year she comes home during this weekend. So, right of the bat I’m thankful for the two thanksgivings we celebrate.

Inspired by my pup pals, I, too, would like to express my thanks.

1. I’m thankful for having had the chance to live with my natural grandma, Cookie, during the first two years of my life. She taught me so many things, but it wasn’t until her passing that she gave me my most cherished gift. The day she went to the bridge, I became the dog of the house. I no longer was the unruly youngster. I had responsibilities and a job to fulfill—namely take care of my Mom. Thank you Cookie for nudging me into adulthood, you prepared me well.
2. I’m thankful for finding dogster and all of my great pup pals. I now have the biggest family in the world—one that spans over several Provinces, States and Countries.
3. I’m thankful for rescuing Rosie. Most importantly, I know that while I was able to love her during her last months, it has been all of her friends at the bridge who have shown her what true love and friendship is all about. A forever home with her bridge family.
4. I am thankful that I have been able to meet my fur family—my great grandma, Harley; my grandma on my Dad’s side, Fiona; my Dad, Theo and my sister, Miyah.
5. I’m thankful for the great neighbourhood we live in, where I can run free in huge fields and explore woods and trot along sweet-smelling trails.
6. I’m thankful that every night I snuggle into bed with my Mom and Dad.
7. I’m thankful that my Mom works from home and that I get to spend all day with her, even when she has to go out in the car, I tag along. I have the coolest office in the world—the backseat of the car.
8. I’m thankful for pig’s ears . . . I mean elephant ears, you know those huge ones that Sunny loves so much.
9. I’m thankful for being loved.
10. I’m thankful that I get to give love.

Happy thanksgiving to all, no matter where you are in this big world.

Rainbow Bridge Angel Babies

Hey Pup Pals,

For any of you following Cookie's story, Sirius Rising, you can go to the Rainbow Bridge Angel Babies group and see photos of all the dogs and cats that are in the story.

To get to the group, just click on the link found on Cookie's page under the Groups she belongs to.

My pal, Daisy has been loading the story for the pups and cats that are members of the group, and she has also loaded the photos of the cast. Thanks Daisy!!!!!

I also want to wish two very special pals a happy woofday. Both are great pals of Cookie and Rosie at the bridge. They celebrated yesterday, November 15th. Happy woofday Sheb'z and Cheyanne!!!

Bark at you later, Riley

To all those serving

I wanted to say thanks to all my dogster pals who have loved ones serving their country around the world, and send my sympathies to those who have lost loved ones.



I also wanted to say congrats to my grandma, Cookie for being a dogster diary of the day today. The dogs of the bridge are in the thick of their adventure.

End of August 2008

That's when I joined Dogster.

A few weeks ago my pal Sunny Lee encouraged pups to look back to when they first joined Dogster and think about that time a little.

After finding the archive button for my pawmail, I've been able to go back and read through my first messages. It comes as no surprise to me that my first pals were Winston, Hartie, Abby, Tinsleigh, Kirby and Jordan. Winston and his family have been great to me and my pack, as I know they have been to so many others.

Since that day over a year ago, I've made many friends. I've had the pleasure of getting to know so many wonderful dogs. At the end of August 2008, I didn't really know what Dogster would bring. To be honest, I wasn't sure I would spend much time here after signing up. Fifteen months later, I can't go a day without checking in on my friends. This site has brought a great deal of joy and sadness, but through it all I have met and made great friends. In my book, that's pretty powerful.

I thank all the great pups I've met and I am honoured to call you all my pals. I can't wait to see what Dogster brings next.

Thanks Sunny, for encouraging me to look back, so I can run forward.

BIG THANKS

I want to thank two very special packs.

Cheyanne, Sasha, Dozer and their Mom have worked very hard on Rosie’s beautiful background. The Rosinator was always Pretty In Pink and once again her page showcases that. This wonderful pack also created my super cool fall theme background and setup the music player on each of our pages.

I also want to thank Tucker, Max, Vayla, Joey and their Mom for creating my, oh so cute, banner. This special pack also created Cookie’s background and banner. The theme is Cookie’s latest adventure story: Sirius Rising.

The background and banner is very cool!!!

If you get a chance, check out the great work my pals did for us. I thank them very much and it means a lot to us.

Don’t forget to follow Cookie’s new adventure and join all the dogs and cats of the bridge in their quest to maintain harmony and tranquility. The adventure has just begun—catch each pupisode every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The most anticipated event of the fall season . . .

EVERY TALE HAS A BEGINNING

Learn how it all began in Rosie’s Harbinger of Darkness




ON MONDAY, THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . .

Join the cherished dogs of the bridge as the winds of hazard sweep through their tranquil and peaceful home, propelling them on a road of adventure that will rule their future.


Catch each PUPISODE every Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Sirius Rising
The Cookies In Cream Chronicles

Dad, there's a German Pointer in our backyard

That's what I said to Dad this morning.

Where we live, we see labs and boxers and beagles and even a mastif. What we don't see are any other english pointers. We occasionally may come across a german shorthaired pointer, but not in our neighbourhood.

So, this morning when I barked to Dad that there was one in our backyard, he thought I was just playing with him. But then he looked out back and there it was. A liver and white german shorthaired pointer. Unlike me, who is mostly white with some liver spots, this german pointer had a solid liver head and lots of liver ticking; much like my pals Spike and Vayla.

Dad opened the door and I ran out. The german pointer looked up at us, barked and took off. Being in a new sub-division, none of us have fences. Dad called me back in and he rushed out the front door to see where it had gone. Knowing that none of our neighbours have a pointer, Dad was concerned.

He found the german pointer at the end of the street on a neighbours property. In the driveway a man was loading his car. Dad asked if the pointer belonged to him. The man replied, "no." Dad tried to call the pointer over but it took off again between two houses.

Nearby is a barn with horses. Mom used to ride there when she was younger. It isn't the barn where Daune lives, even though it is a little closer to us. Dad knows that the owner of the barn has two german pointers and this wandering fella must be his.

Armed with a pocket full of treats and Rosie's braided leash, Dad set out to find the pointer. Two streets over in the newer area where homes are still under construction, Dad came across another pointer. This liver and white boy was wearing a dog blanket to keep warm. Dad called out to the sweet pup. Noticing Dad, the pointer gave a little bark and from around the corner came the original german pointer Dad had spotted in our yard. The treats worked like a charm and both came over to get their fill. Dad placed the braided leash around the one pup's neck and held onto the blanket of the other so it wouldn't get away. The two were very friendly and loving. Dad called Mom and the two of us took off in the car to meet up with Dad. When we pulled up, I was wondering why my Dad was with two other dogs. Mom gave Dad another leash and off they went to the barn to see if indeed they were their pointers. Sure enough they were.

I think Dad would have kept them if he could have.

COMING SOON . . .

At the conclusion of Rosie’s Harbinger of Darkness, the disheveled black and white pointer was left broken by the events leading to the discovery of the map known as the Lion’s Path. Her spirit in tatters, the villainous wolf and his henchman, Oberon set off on their quest to find The Collar of the Afterlife.

For years, stories have been told of an ancient Egyptian legend and the everlasting power that a Pharaoh bestowed upon his beloved dog. Armed with the map of the Lion’s Path, the villainous wolf is on the precipice of discovering the Collar of the Afterlife and the power of the Nehebau-kha.

On the rising of Sirius, the dog star, the legend comes to life.

While out on a hunting expedition, Cookie and Stryker find that they are entangled in events surrounding the legend. The time has come for Ibizan Hounds, Mercury and Elvis—ambassadors of the legend—to reveal the truth and set in motion a plan that will maintain balance and harmony.

Join the cherished dogs of the bridge for every exciting pupisode as the winds of hazard sweep through their tranquil and peaceful home, propelling them on a road of adventure that will rule their future.



Sirius Rising
The Cookies In Cream Chronicles

The adventure begins on Monday, October 26th