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R.I.P. RaJa- Babu Always- SDBH,

Reporter- Extraordinaire!

Barked: Fri Mar 9, '07 5:47pm PST


	Dear Pup Readers, In the hooman world, when a man bites dog, that's news. In the world of pups, when a cat proposes to a dog, that's news! With that as our guiding principle, The Rag is launched! We, the cub reporters on this issue (Raja, CB, Mato, Bella, Lucy/Isabel, Rascal/Joker, Pufulet, Duncan and Mollie) are yet to decide whether this will be a weekly or a bi-monthly paper. We are awaiting your response! The Rag will accept stories and features from all of you. Just let any one of us know !!! But here's what we have for you. Spotlight~ Feature of a Special Dog This week's Spotlight is Schitzo interviewed by Raja Babu CB is our Movie Critic Mato writes about the Tzu Terror in Atlanta! Duncan is the Sin City Pooper Scooper Rascal and Joker have some tricks up their sleeves. What the two sisters, Isabel and Lucy are planning, we don't know. But we know them enough to know it will be something SPECIAL!!!! Pufulet is our overseas reporter!!! A Dear Yappy Colum and we will keep the letters anonymous! Alright then, sit back, relax and read STAFU adventures from far and wide in The Rag!!! Remember, you read at your own peril!!! Raja

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Schitzo-my- forever- loved angel

Forever Loved

Barked: Fri Mar 9, '07 5:58pm PST


	SPOTLIGHT on…SCHITZO! As interviewed by Mr. Raja Babu RB: How did you come to your Furever Home Schitzo? S: Well Mr. Babu… RB: Please, Schitzo, call me Raja. S: (smiling) Okay, Raja! The first year of my life I was with a couple who fought all the time. One time during an argument they weren’t paying attention to me and closed the door-with my tail in the way! RB: That’s horrible Schitzo! But your tail looks fine, very handsome looking tail… S: Yes, but if you feel the very end of it… RB: Oh my goodness! It’s a perfect 90-degree angle at the end! S: Freaky huh?!…Well they fought so much that they finally broke up, and then they couldn’t decide who got me, so they got rid of me instead of letting the other one “get” me-like I was some sort of divorce settlement prize or something…grrr… RB: Some humans have absolutely no heart! So did you end up in a shelter? (Shudders as he asks) S: I did for just a little bit, and then a nice lady from a Shih Tzu Rescue Society in Riverside, California came and got me. She fostered a lot of cute Tzus, and lucky me I was the ONLY BOY! (Grinning and smiling at the memory). I think that is how I got so good at getting around barriers, no matter how they tried to keep me separated from the cuties, I always managed to break out! RB: Schitzo, a lot of us have been following your recent health problems and a recurring theme is your mom trying to keep you off of the furniture and away from the stairs. Tell me (leaning forward conspiratorially and whispering) how DO you manage to get up those stairs? S: (whispers into Raja’s ear then leans back with a smug, satisfied expression on his face) RB: (Eyes wide) OH! (Sitting back and considering the possibilities) Ohhh…well well…no wonder your mom can’t figure it out! S: Yeppers! And you can’t tell her okay?! RB: Mum’s the word. S: Shouldn’t that be Mom? RB: what? S: Shouldn’t that be, “Mom’s the word.”? RB: Umm…sure Schitzo. Ahem, so Schitzo-how did your mom find you? S: There was a Shih Tzu dog show in Riverside and the foster parents brought all of us adoptable pups to the show. There were probably about a dozen of us. Mom came to the show to see us and the second she saw me she knew I was the one! She didn’t look at anybody else, just me, and asked them to take me out. RB: Awww…so then what? S: I marked her. RB: What?! S: I peed on her foot. RB: …. S: Oh come on, I had to let everyone know she was MY human! RB: You are lucky she adopted you Schitzo! Did she get mad? S: Nope. I told you we were perfect for each other. She giggled and picked me up and didn’t let go of me until we got home! Of course that might have had something to do with the Rottweiler Dog Show that some silly human planned at the same time and right next to the Shih Tzu Dog Show! RB: Rottweiler? S: Yeah, BIG Rottweilers! They kept whispering the whole time… RB: What did they whisper? S: They kept whispering, “Scooby snacks….Scooby snacks….Scooby snacks” I growled at them from Mom’s arms hehe. Good thing she didn’t let me down or I would have kicked their big, stubby-tailed behinds! RB: (hesitantly) Kicked their…ahhh, um.. Schitzo…don’t the big ones weigh over 100 lbs? And don’t you weigh 6 pounds? S: (Puffing up his chest) Yeah? So? RB: Well that is all the time we have for today! All you pupsters out there can keep up with Schitzo and his adventures by reading his diary. Schitzo, (shaking his paw) thank you for being our first Spotlight pooch and sharing a little bit about your life with our readers! This is Raja Babu, signing off until our next Spotlight pupster is found-maybe it will be you!

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Coco Bean

Tough Bean to- crack...

Barked: Fri Mar 9, '07 6:01pm PST


	Movie Review --- Ghost Rider (Nicolas Cage, Peter Fonda, Sam Elliot, and Eva Mendes). A movie meant to be seen on the big screen. Based on the Marvel comic the special effects are great and Nicholas Cage is back to his old crazy-funny self! Although the romance part of the story falls short, no sparks or real chemistry between Cage and Mendes, she is a beautiful woman and Cage is endearing while doing a credible job as a man cheated by the devil and forced into doing his bidding. Along with Cage and Mendes, Peter Fonda does a great job as Mephistopholes and Sam Elliot is also wonderful as the previous Ghost Rider who helps Cage through his initiation into his life as the enforcer for Mephistopholes. Definitely a paws up for special effects. One question remains, why didn't the Ghost Rider have a four-legged side-kick? --Coco Bean (CB) Movie critic extraordinare

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Mato

WooHOO! Mommy's- not looking!

Barked: Fri Mar 9, '07 6:09pm PST


	Shih Tzu Shenanigans in Atlanta From your pal, Mato the Atomic Maniac ;0) Every dog has its day – The Atlanta Journal published several articles over the last three months about “Wily Shih Tzu’s terrorizing a neighborhood.” Well, of course this was hysterical to the general ‘pup’ulation. There were four Shih Tzu’s running wild in a condominium complex. They were “very elusive” according to the residents. Everyone in town made comments which were published in the AJC. Every statement read something to this affect “Are you kidding? You can’t catch a shih tzu…they’re small and fluffy.” I think it’s safe to say, we can hold our own. BOL We were worried and tried to find them ourselves…to no avail. So, maybe the humans were right when they said these tzu’s were elusive. I couldn’t even lure them with all my charm. BOL Get this; we were recently approached at the park by this strange man. He bent down to pet me and asked if I was one of those wily, mean dogs! The nerve! I was so insulted and for the first time ever, lunged to bite. Go figure…the first time I ever thought about being hostile. That should teach him for calling me mean. heehee Alas, the saga is finally over! They caught the Tzu’s!! Yippee! One of the little girls is expecting a litter soon. The person with the Tzu’s reported having over 500 inquiries for the babies. The neighborhood can finally rest easy knowing the terrorist Tzu’s are off the streets. BOL

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*Suzy *Q*- Samm Star- Tribbles*

I'M- UNFORGETTABLE- AND BRILLIANT.- SAYS MA

Barked: Fri Mar 9, '07 6:28pm PST


	From the gourmet kitchen of Suzy Q SST. When one lives to eat--one can get an upset stomach. Easy cure for an upset puppy stomach:* If your puppy comes down with an upset tummy, to make him/her regular again you need two very simple substances: a) About third of a cup of low sodium chicken broth b) One tablespoon of plain boiled rice Combine two in microwavable bowl, heat for about minute to two minutes until it is warm, but not too hot. Feed it to your puppy. Repeat it. Give it to the puppy for each feeding. Make sure puppy drinks a lot of liquids so it doesn't become dehydrated. It usually works in one day. *only does it if it's just a simple upset tummy or runny stool. Do not do this unless you sure it's just an upset tummy. If your puppy becomes dehydrated, runs fever or becomes listless contact your vet immediately. The beauty of this cure, in most pantries you have all the ingredients--or it can be easily assembled from the Chinese food leftovers. Edited by author Fri Mar 9, '07 6:36pm PST

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bella

diva doll

Barked: Fri Mar 9, '07 6:53pm PST


	FASHION PAWS: By Bella Hello everyone, I'm Bella the fashion columnist. Not the fashion police.. Fashion: noun, the popular or up to date way of dressing, speaking, or behavior, style. Sounds like a shihtzu to me. Now there are times we need to accessories to enhance our beauty. Think a frame for a beautiful picture or black velvet to show the beauty of a diamond. Understand now what the fuss is about? That's what we will be barking about here. Collars, leashes, jackets, hairbows, etc even haircuts it's all fashion. We are dogs of privelege we must lead by example. If others don't have others to look up to well the world is quite down. So come with me on this stroll thru the runway of life making pawsitive observations and ignoring the faux paws. This week GREEN is sooooo in, green hairbows, sweaters, collars hey put some green food dye drops mixed with water in a spray bottle and any shihtzu with white can have green.(be careful with white couches and carpet) Shamrock designs charms etc. all in. You don't have to be Irish to do this because this week all dogs are Irish. So"TOP OF THE MORNIN TO YOU" and HAPPY ST.PATRICK'S DAY

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Isabelle

Dadd- y's- Girl!

Barked: Fri Mar 9, '07 7:18pm PST


	The Dog Patch by Isabelle & Lucy Hi everyone! Our column is about new, fun and informational doggie products on the market today! Please let us know if you have any questions or suggestions! Enjoy! Do you have a stroller? We don’t mean just any stroller, a stroller made just for pets! We are sure many of you have heard of pet strollers and some may think they are silly, but in fact strollers are becoming pretty popular in the dog world! Pet strollers are not just for style, they act as fully functional tools to aid in transporting your pets and allowing them to enjoy the outdoors. Strollers are a safe way to have outdoor adventures with your pet. Great for older, arthritic pets, strollers ease the strain on older joints. In addition, the pet strollers also allow you to take smaller dogs, puppies, cats and kittens out that might otherwise encounter danger in the form of cars, road hazards, or other animals. Pet strollers come in all shapes, colors and sizes! Think pet strollers are just for small dogs? Nope! There are pet strollers for dogs up to 70 lbs! For the beginner why not try a lightweight stroller to start out or a deluxe model with a few more perks like a sun visor or fancy colors! For the dog on the go there is a carrier model with a removable carrier! For the more active pup parent get a pet jogger stroller, a rugged Jeep Rubicon or an ATV stroller! And finally for the multi-pet household try a double decker stroller! Whether you are looking for a basic pet stroller or a high tech version you are sure to find one that suits you best! Check out these pet strollers to find the right one for you! Next week we will introduce the strangest dog products on the market! Contact us if you know of a STRANGE dog product! See you next time, we are just getting started!!

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♥- Mollie- ♥

The Good- Tzu

Barked: Fri Mar 9, '07 8:33pm PST


	MOVIE REVIEW #2 by: Mollie Tzu "BREACH, " starring Ryan Phillippe, Laura Linney and Chris Cooper I was fortunate enough to see the movie, "BREACH" last weekend. "Breach" is a Real-Life espionage story that is guaranteed to have you on the edge of your seat and chewing your paws! BREACH is filled with tension, deception and bravura acting, as it tells the true life tale of how the FBI cracked the case of Robert Hanssen, the most notorious Mole in FBI History. Not one of those confusing spy dramas that can be find hard to follow, the story unfolds with simplicity as well as suspense. Young actor Ryan Philippe plays an young FBI "assistant" assigned to work with Robert Hanssen, played by formidable actor Chris Cooper. I don't think you will regret it if you get the chance to see this suspenseful movie. Playing nationwide in theatres now. Rated PG-13 Mollie's rating: 4 Paws Up

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Pufulet RIP

Born To- Love- You

Barked: Sat Mar 10, '07 1:32am PST


	NEWS FROM ROMANIA by PUFU THE MIGHTY REPORTER What a day! Hello pups!I will keep you informed weekly ...with how's life in Romania..ok..I have to say the truth, it's great...for example today, mommy and I were to a bar for pups and parents....It was great for Me!!! For mommy, I'm not sure 'cause I forgot that word: BEHAVE! What's that again? Well yeah I'm spoiled so I behave that way! See the sense of the word mommy? Well enough of that...so we entered that bar, and there were 5 dogs and their parents...I sniffed around...till I was sure we're not at the vet..I have to tell you I panicked first, cause if you enter a building and there are dogs and parents there it must be the vet!!!!It wasn't the vet...a strange man , I never seen before, came and asked mommy something.He's to close so what can I do? This: GRRRRRRRRRRR.....the man left our table so I was happy...Yah..I'm THE DOG!Then ..surprise he came back..with a something for mommy AND MILK AND COOKIES FOR ME!!! YES ME!!! THIS IS HAPPINESS !!! THIS IS LIFE!!! Ok......... NOW STOP LOOKING AT MY COOKIES!!!!