R.I.P. Gypsy

I just found out today that my friend and fellow canine, Gypsy passed away this week. I remember how she loved to chase sticks that were thrown for her. And how she made sure the neighborhood was safe by barking warnings every time a car or person passed by. We will miss you, Gypsy. We will meet again across the Rainbow Bridge.

Annual Visit to the Vet's

Well, I didn't particularly like the 23rd very much. I had to go to the vet's office for my annual shots. I do behave myself but I don't like getting shots. You'll be happy to know he said I was in great health. He said I was too skinny when my family first adopted me but that I have gotten up to my proper weight. I do have a good family that takes good care of me. I'm lucky to have them. Or are they lucky to have me? Hmmm. I'll have to think that one over.

At least we got to go to the park before going to the vet's. It was fun sniffing around for a while. After the vet's, we went to a city office to get my license renewed. I got to meet a lady that used to live in our neighborhood before I was adopted. She loved me. She said I looked a lot like my predecessor, Hobbes. I'll take that as a compliment as I've heard that Hobbes was beautiful. I also got to meet a few firemen while we were getting my license. They all petted me and said I was beautiful (with some prompting from grandma).

The 24th-26th were pretty hot days so we didn't do too much. We went for our walks early before it got too hot. I don't like the heat much. As you know, I wear a fur coat. I know wearing fur is politically incorrect but I really have no choice! You wouldn't want to see a naked dog running around, would you? Just think of those Mexican Hairless dogs and you will know how bad that can be!

Warning! Ugly picture below.

Mexican hairless. Need I say more?

Birthday Celebration Photos

Sorry I didn't put my birthday pictures up yesterday. I was recuperating from my party. I'd like to say thank you to all my friends. When I went for a walk the evening of my birthday, all of them were outside to say hi! Every last one of them!!! Wasn't that sweet of them? I have such good friends. Okay, on to the pictures.

Here's my birthday cupcake. It's a miniature cupcake.
It's adorable. And as we say in my family, it's Mia-sized!!

Here I am checking out all the presents my family gave me.
Can you believe I got so many presents?

Here are some homemade dog biscuits that grandma made for me. They are made with yummy pumpkin. I believe if you look back on my blog entries, you will find the recipe. Please make them for your dogs. They will love them! Can you tell that they are mostly in dog biscuit shapes? There are also some hearts and candy canes. Not sure where the candy canes come in but I don't really care... they all taste yummy!!

This is a non-stuffed toy. Remember I got a non-stuffed raccoon a few months ago? Well, now I have a non-stuffed fox. I love to toss these around (but mostly when my family isn't looking).

This is the box that my new ball came in. I was just checking to see if there was anything else in the box. You can see the ball behind the box. It's very colorful and bounces high.

Here are two pictures of my favorite present. My new blankey. In the first picture you can see me putting my own scent on it. In the second picture you can see how huge it is! It's so nice and soft and big. I love it! I will mention that I did get a new dog bed for my birthday but since I didn't seem too interested in it, grandma is going to return it. I really am happy with my old bed. Old! It's only a year old!!!

Happy Birthday To Me!!!

Well, if you haven't done your shopping, you're officially out of time! Shame on you! Lucky for you though I do accept late birthday presents.

Unfortunately mom had to work today but she did say she would leave work early so we could start my party early. And she's taking tomorrow off so we have a 4 day weekend together.

I can't wait for the party to begin and to see what my family is giving me. Yeah! Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me...

Four Shopping Days!!!

Do you know why you only have four shopping days??? Because it's my birthday on September 2nd!!!! I'm going to be 3. I can count that on one paw! Anyway, just 4 shopping days to get a present for your favorite dog named Mia. Better get to the mall fast!

Butterflies or Flutterbys??

On the 17th we saw Nancy again. She said the last time she saw me she went home to give her own huskies a bath! It must have been right after I had my bath. I bet her huskies are beautiful. I'd love to meet them some day.

Also on that walk I saw what grandma called butterflies. I've never seen any before. They were dancing in the air. Very pretty. Butterfly ballet?

Have I already told you about my new evening habit? I like to go out on the front deck and watch the world go by. I can see almost all around the entire house from there. I can see the road so I know if any of my friends (doggie and human) are going for walks.

One evening I did get to see Luca and Lucy. They looked like they were having a nice time. Grandma has found that it's hard to get me back inside once I'm on the front deck. I just love it out there. Sometimes I even get to see those funny little quail and deer and squirrels. It's very interesting.

On Friday morning I went up to mom's room to wake her up. Grandma came with me. We three howled together. I love it when my family howls with me. Although I must say I don't think their voices are as good as mine. Maybe it just doesn't come naturally to humans. Anyway, mom and grandma call it our K-9 Harmony.

The Dog Days of Summer

Well, it's already the middle of August. Speaking of summer (just assume I was), why do humans say "the dog days of summer"?? Is it an insult or a compliment to dogs? Anyone??

So as I was saying, it's the middle of August. On the 15th I was anxious to get my day started. Grandma got up and let me outside for a minute but then she went back to bed!!! Lazy human!!! I kept making noises until papa took me for a walk by himself. At least one human in this household isn't lazy!

And that evening Bailey came over to ask if she could take me for a walk. We had a lovely time. She went back to school the next day so I probably won't be getting as many visits from her. It's too bad... I really love those extra walks and Bailey is so very nice.

Later that evening Amy came by to take me for a walk. She brought her brother and grandfather to see me. They said I was beautiful. But since I had already gone for a 2nd walk, grandma said they couldn't take me again. As if I couldn't make it around the block a third time! Just because you humans have no stamina doesn't mean I don't!