Friday, December 24, 2010
Ho, Ho, Ho, from my family to yours!
This is from Christmas 2008. The dogs really don't like the head gear but I think they are so cute! Merry Christmas 2010. I hope Santa fills your stocking with lots of good things and I hope that all your dreams for 2011 come true!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Video-Breakfast with a golden named Ginger.
Video-Breakfast with a golden named Ginger.
Originally uploaded by Lanie's Life
Friday, September 24, 2010
My life has been a series of dogs
My life truly has been a series of dogs. I like to take a trip down doggie lane from time to time to think of all my lost loves from my past. I will start with a short list of the dogs I grew up with and I will move on to the dogs from my adult life.
Childhood Dogs
I wish I had a picture to support the list of my childhood dogs. I am going to try to go home and look for old pictures of these dogs and if Mom and Dad have any old pictures of our pooches from dog days gone by, I will post them at a later date.
1st dog from childhood that I recall was a dog named Scooter. He was a short legged dog with a long body and long curly hair. Imagine a dachshund mixed with a border collie. I remember him being a sweet and spirited little thing and loving him very much. His life ended too soon as he was hit by a car that was leaving a family picnic at our home. This was the first real loss I suffered in life and I remember it being very tragic. I remember crying for hours in the living room with my Sisters and Brother. Scooter left a permanent path beaten on the grass in the backyard where he would trail up and down the path to the back door of the house. I know that all of my dogs have left a permanent trail in my heart and that each of them will always and forever be remembered fondly. On a happy note, I believe that Scooter was just the beginning of appreciating and loving dogs. What I did not know at my young age was that there would be many dogs in my life and that they would each bring purpose and passion to my life.
2nd childhood dog was a white Maltese named PeeWee. He was very small but he made up for it in intelligence and personality. This dog was really my Mom's dog. She taught him all sorts of tricks. He was a sweet little dog and he was loved very much by the entire family. PeeWee loved people and charmed most who visited.. Mom taught him to say his prayers before dinner. I guess you could say he was a "Eat, Pray, Love" dog. PeeWee did other tricks too such as lay down, roll over, play dead, sit, dance and jump up. Mom took PeeWee to the veterinary clinic one day to have his shots. She left him there while they gave him his shots and routine physical. He got sick from the shots and said they would have to keep him for observation. We had a beach trip planned so we left town. When we came back our Dog "Peewee" had died at the vet's office while we were gone. The whole family was distraught by this loss and we did not know if we should be angry at the Vet or mad at ourselves for leaving town while he was sick at the Vets office. As an adult I realize that the circumstances were out of our control and probably the reaction that PeeWee had to the shot was out of the Vets control as well. But this might explain why I have such separation loss anxiety when I have to leave my dogs. Mom said she would never get another dog. This loss crushed her as it did the rest of the family. But she stayed true to her word and she never did get another dog. But Dad was always trying to bring home another dog and one day he did.
3rd childhood dog was a Basset Hound names Molly Brown. This dog was my Dad's dog but he said he got her for us. Molly Brown was a cute Basset Hound who's belly seemed to hang almost to the ground as did her long and floppy ears. She was amusing to watch walk around. One day while I was out in the barn to check on Molly Brown I made an interesting discovery. Little did I know that I would learn a bit more about the birds and the bees that day. When I arrived in the barn another dog was on top of Molly Brown and he was going to town. Somehow I thought they were doing it all wrong, but I guess not because Molly Brown got pregnant that day and I would later get to witness her pups being born. Talk about a belly hanging to the ground. Molly's tits hung to the ground and she looked miserable. I don't remember how Molly died. I believe that she got sick one day and had to be put down. I think that my parents did not tell us much other than she was ill and passed on. Mom vowed there would be no more dogs and Molly was the last dog that I remember having while I was living at home. I would miss Molly's long silky ears to stroke and the way she ran in a slow lumbering way that was so cute and less than graceful but I was sure there was a place for her in heaven.
Little did I know that these childhood dogs would be just the beginning of my life's journey with dogs.
I will continue the series of my stories on "My life has been a series of dogs" so stay tuned for stories about the dogs from my adult life.
Childhood Dogs
I wish I had a picture to support the list of my childhood dogs. I am going to try to go home and look for old pictures of these dogs and if Mom and Dad have any old pictures of our pooches from dog days gone by, I will post them at a later date.
1st dog from childhood that I recall was a dog named Scooter. He was a short legged dog with a long body and long curly hair. Imagine a dachshund mixed with a border collie. I remember him being a sweet and spirited little thing and loving him very much. His life ended too soon as he was hit by a car that was leaving a family picnic at our home. This was the first real loss I suffered in life and I remember it being very tragic. I remember crying for hours in the living room with my Sisters and Brother. Scooter left a permanent path beaten on the grass in the backyard where he would trail up and down the path to the back door of the house. I know that all of my dogs have left a permanent trail in my heart and that each of them will always and forever be remembered fondly. On a happy note, I believe that Scooter was just the beginning of appreciating and loving dogs. What I did not know at my young age was that there would be many dogs in my life and that they would each bring purpose and passion to my life.
2nd childhood dog was a white Maltese named PeeWee. He was very small but he made up for it in intelligence and personality. This dog was really my Mom's dog. She taught him all sorts of tricks. He was a sweet little dog and he was loved very much by the entire family. PeeWee loved people and charmed most who visited.. Mom taught him to say his prayers before dinner. I guess you could say he was a "Eat, Pray, Love" dog. PeeWee did other tricks too such as lay down, roll over, play dead, sit, dance and jump up. Mom took PeeWee to the veterinary clinic one day to have his shots. She left him there while they gave him his shots and routine physical. He got sick from the shots and said they would have to keep him for observation. We had a beach trip planned so we left town. When we came back our Dog "Peewee" had died at the vet's office while we were gone. The whole family was distraught by this loss and we did not know if we should be angry at the Vet or mad at ourselves for leaving town while he was sick at the Vets office. As an adult I realize that the circumstances were out of our control and probably the reaction that PeeWee had to the shot was out of the Vets control as well. But this might explain why I have such separation loss anxiety when I have to leave my dogs. Mom said she would never get another dog. This loss crushed her as it did the rest of the family. But she stayed true to her word and she never did get another dog. But Dad was always trying to bring home another dog and one day he did.
3rd childhood dog was a Basset Hound names Molly Brown. This dog was my Dad's dog but he said he got her for us. Molly Brown was a cute Basset Hound who's belly seemed to hang almost to the ground as did her long and floppy ears. She was amusing to watch walk around. One day while I was out in the barn to check on Molly Brown I made an interesting discovery. Little did I know that I would learn a bit more about the birds and the bees that day. When I arrived in the barn another dog was on top of Molly Brown and he was going to town. Somehow I thought they were doing it all wrong, but I guess not because Molly Brown got pregnant that day and I would later get to witness her pups being born. Talk about a belly hanging to the ground. Molly's tits hung to the ground and she looked miserable. I don't remember how Molly died. I believe that she got sick one day and had to be put down. I think that my parents did not tell us much other than she was ill and passed on. Mom vowed there would be no more dogs and Molly was the last dog that I remember having while I was living at home. I would miss Molly's long silky ears to stroke and the way she ran in a slow lumbering way that was so cute and less than graceful but I was sure there was a place for her in heaven.
Little did I know that these childhood dogs would be just the beginning of my life's journey with dogs.
I will continue the series of my stories on "My life has been a series of dogs" so stay tuned for stories about the dogs from my adult life.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Simple Rules for Living from the Dogs
We learn so much from our furry friends. They teach us so much about life's lessons.
They are a great example about how to live life with enthusiasm, courage and love.
They teach us how to honor those we love and how never to miss a snack along the way or
to take time to smell the roses, trees and bushes in life. They teach us to slow down in life and savor
the moment. Perhaps I was a dog in another life. I don't know how else to explain how much I relate to
my dogs and how much joy I receive from them. They love me unconditionally and give me the purest love that I've ever known.
1. Always be happy to see those you love.
2. Approach each day and each new experience with enthusiasm (even a walk).
3. Never underestimate the power of praise.
4. Play every chance you get.
5. Don't be afraid to show your joy! When you are happy – show it. Wiggle and wag.
6. Take lots of naps and always stretch and yawn before you get up.
7. Never turn down a car ride with someone you love.
8. Be loyal.
9. Lounge under a tree in the shade on a hot day.
10. Every once in a while put your head out the window and feel the air on your face and hair.
11. Have a favorite toy.
12. Don't hold a grudge.
13. When someone is having a bad day – nuzzle them gently.
14. If you feel like it, shake and let the drool fly.
15. Eat each meal with vigor and enjoy anything that's offered.
16. Sleep in any position you find comfortable.
17. Scratch where it itches.
18. Protect and defend those you love.
19. What you look like doesn't matter – it's what is in your heart (and the way someone rubs your tummy).
20. Enjoy every day to it's fullest – even if you are sick, in pain, deaf, blind, wheelchair (cart) bound or just not mentally all there.
21. Take pride in following the rules.
22. Accept praise and attention without giving excuses.
They are a great example about how to live life with enthusiasm, courage and love.
They teach us how to honor those we love and how never to miss a snack along the way or
to take time to smell the roses, trees and bushes in life. They teach us to slow down in life and savor
the moment. Perhaps I was a dog in another life. I don't know how else to explain how much I relate to
my dogs and how much joy I receive from them. They love me unconditionally and give me the purest love that I've ever known.
1. Always be happy to see those you love.
2. Approach each day and each new experience with enthusiasm (even a walk).
3. Never underestimate the power of praise.
4. Play every chance you get.
5. Don't be afraid to show your joy! When you are happy – show it. Wiggle and wag.
6. Take lots of naps and always stretch and yawn before you get up.
7. Never turn down a car ride with someone you love.
8. Be loyal.
9. Lounge under a tree in the shade on a hot day.
10. Every once in a while put your head out the window and feel the air on your face and hair.
11. Have a favorite toy.
12. Don't hold a grudge.
13. When someone is having a bad day – nuzzle them gently.
14. If you feel like it, shake and let the drool fly.
15. Eat each meal with vigor and enjoy anything that's offered.
16. Sleep in any position you find comfortable.
17. Scratch where it itches.
18. Protect and defend those you love.
19. What you look like doesn't matter – it's what is in your heart (and the way someone rubs your tummy).
20. Enjoy every day to it's fullest – even if you are sick, in pain, deaf, blind, wheelchair (cart) bound or just not mentally all there.
21. Take pride in following the rules.
22. Accept praise and attention without giving excuses.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Welcome to the Dog House, now follow the dog rules and nobody gets hurt!
Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and Complain About Our Pets
1. They live here. You don’t.2. If you don’t want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (That’s why they call it "fur"niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, it’s an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is short, hairy and walks on all fours. Although they doesn’t speak clearly, they communicate extremely well, especially cats.
5. Dogs and cats are better than kids …they eat less, don’t ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called (this does not apply to cats), never drive your car, don’t hang out with drug-using friends, don’t smoke or drink, don’t worry about having to buy the latest fashions, don’t wear your clothes, and don’t need a gazillion dollars for college. Also, if they get pregnant, you can sell the children
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Running free on the beach! Does life get any better than this?
Running free on the beach! Does life get any better than this?
Originally uploaded by Springfield Retriever Mom
All animals except man know that the principal business of life is to enjoy it!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
The Internet Family
Our family began on the internet. Thus the title of today's post:; The Internet Family! It's testament to our modern times that we rely so heavily on the internet to communicate and reach out to the world, so much so that you can form an entire family by using the internet. Here I am writing a blog that without the internet I would not be doing otherwise. Oh, I am writing in a journal these days but I doubt I would write as often if not for the internet.
I responded via the internet to a personal ad back in September 1999. This is where I first met my husband Bruce. We married a year later on November 9, 2000. We've been married for 10 years come this November and in that time we added two more family members via the internet. We found our dog Spencer online October 2007 at the Greenhill Humane Society website;http://www.green-hill.org/. We found our dog Sara online November 2007 at the Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon website; http://www.goldenbondrescue.com/.
When I was growing up we did not have internet for socializing and yet all of my nieces and nephews use the computer daily for socializing. It is hard to believe how far we have come in such a short time. I can read daily posts from friends, family and neighbors. I can view pictures of their family, friends and neighbors. I don't have to leave my house to communicate anymore. I rarely use the telephone and many of my friends and I rely solely on the internet to make lunch dates and plan parties and such. I believe that we know more about friends and family than we ever have before because we all post and write our thoughts and feelings on the internet. We share more. I know very few people that actually write the old fashioned letter and mail it via the US Postal service. Thank you's and I miss you's and birthday cards are just a click away via the internet. We've become a technological society. It's convenient. Perhaps it may seem a bit unconventional the way that my family was united, but I couldn't be happier or more delighted by the way my life has turned out since I met Bruce and our dogs on the internet.
So, the next time someone asks you if you know anyone who met on the internet who has gotten married and is happy, tell them yes, "I know someone who started an entire family by using the internet!"
To find your dog online go to:
http://www.green-hill.org/
http://www.goldenbondrescue.com/
http://www.petfinder.com/
I responded via the internet to a personal ad back in September 1999. This is where I first met my husband Bruce. We married a year later on November 9, 2000. We've been married for 10 years come this November and in that time we added two more family members via the internet. We found our dog Spencer online October 2007 at the Greenhill Humane Society website;http://www.green-hill.org/. We found our dog Sara online November 2007 at the Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon website; http://www.goldenbondrescue.com/.
When I was growing up we did not have internet for socializing and yet all of my nieces and nephews use the computer daily for socializing. It is hard to believe how far we have come in such a short time. I can read daily posts from friends, family and neighbors. I can view pictures of their family, friends and neighbors. I don't have to leave my house to communicate anymore. I rarely use the telephone and many of my friends and I rely solely on the internet to make lunch dates and plan parties and such. I believe that we know more about friends and family than we ever have before because we all post and write our thoughts and feelings on the internet. We share more. I know very few people that actually write the old fashioned letter and mail it via the US Postal service. Thank you's and I miss you's and birthday cards are just a click away via the internet. We've become a technological society. It's convenient. Perhaps it may seem a bit unconventional the way that my family was united, but I couldn't be happier or more delighted by the way my life has turned out since I met Bruce and our dogs on the internet.
So, the next time someone asks you if you know anyone who met on the internet who has gotten married and is happy, tell them yes, "I know someone who started an entire family by using the internet!"
To find your dog online go to:
http://www.green-hill.org/
http://www.goldenbondrescue.com/
http://www.petfinder.com/
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