all alone

My mom left me to go to Tennessee for Christmas. Normally we all go with her in the car but since she only had 2 weeks off from work she decided to leave all of us. But we have our amazing petsitter staying wih us.... But I miss mom! This picture was my mom's Christmas picture. I wanted to look pathetic so that she comes home soon!!!

Woof

Velcro

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A rainy Day at the Park...

Mom got a new Flip Video as a Christmas gift from work, so she's been taking videos of ME!!! I hope you like my Jolly Ball prowess! It was nice to get out and play because it's been raining alot here in Southern California!! It hasn't stopped mom and I from running! But it seems mom is sick-so the best way to exercise a cattle dog when you cant exercise? JOLLY BALL!!!

 My mom would also like to remind you that she is running the Carlsbad Half Marathon again this year for a doggie charity!!! This will be the 3rd year in a row she'll be running and raising money for Labrador Rescuers! Could you share $1 to help Labrador Rescuers rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Labs? It would make me very happy and make my mom very happy! She's got a little over $800 to raise.... can you spare $1? remember, your donation is tax deductible. If you live outside of the US, you can donate as well-they take foreign donations!


Labrador Rescuers secure donation website

Happy Howlidays!!!!

Happy Howlidays to all my doggie friends! I hope Santa Paws makes a visit!


Woof
-Velcro

On January 23rd, Mom will be running the Carlsbad Half Marathon for the 3rd year in a row-and for the 3rd year in a row, she's fund raising for a DOG charity!!! Labrador Rescuers! Can you spare $1 to help mom reach her $3000 goal?? Just $1!! And remember, your donation is tax deductible!! Just $1! Mom's Labrador Rescuers Secure Donation Website

vacation!

Mom is on vacation! So what did she do? She took me running in the rain today. She said something about loving the rain but she never asked me! I'm not a big fan of water and getting wet! But I love spending time with my mom!!!

She's on vacation!!!!!!! Woof woof!

Velcro

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Thankful Thursday

I'm thankful for my mom. I think she kinda likes me!

Woof

Velcro

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Another 3 Day weekend with mom!

Yep! I have mom for 3 days again this weekend! Her work day was cancelled yesterday so I got to hang with mom, went to work with her briefly and then this morning, I got a special Saturday morning treat-Jolly ball in the fog at the park!!!! I could get used to these 3 day weekends with my mom!!! Maybe I'll get to go to the park tomorrow as well!

I think tonight I get to go meet a new Labrador puppy, Logan! He's the new family member of mom's best friend! It should be fun!

Jolly Ball time

What a great 3 day weekend with mom this has been! I got to go to the park to play with my jolly ball!!!!! My jolly ball hasn't seen alot of action lately so I'm glad I was able to take it out!

Woof

Velcro

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SHEEP HERDING!!!

I saw Sheep! I saw Sheep!!!! Mom took me sheep herding today! I was SO excited!

We went into the arena-Mom wasn't sure how I'd do since it had been a year since we had last gone! Can you believe Mom has been a Cattle Dog Slacker mom and hasn't take me sheep herding! Something about her job! blah blah blah!

But today I saw my sheep! I got up close and personal with my sheep! I remembered all my commands and was actually driving the sheep away from mom!!!!





Check out all of the pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28579442@N06/sets/72157625405671305/

Mom is here on a Friday!

Mom got the day off today!!! Yeah!!! A three day weekend with my mom! We just got back from a 3.75 mile run! And tomorrow I get to go sheep herding! It's going to be a good weekend!!!

Woof

Velcro

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2 Corgi's Found!

The Power of the Paw worked!!! The 2 missing Corgi's were found and are safe with their humans!!!

Woof

Velcro

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Power of the Paw for the 2 missing Corgi's

The 2 Akita's were found today! They were turned into the Downey Shelter and have been reuinited with their human! But the 2 Corgi's are still missing. The police think the Corgi's might be in the Compton area. Can we put the Power of the Paw to work to find these two Corgi's? Let's bring these two dogs home!

Mom and I like herding dogs!!! We hate that these two are still missing!!

http://dogpostdaily.com/reward-for-the-missing-corgis/

Woof

Velcro

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4 Stolen Dogs in Long Beach (Bellflower) California-Please spread the word!

Terrible news. Kristina Rickard's (Dream Hi Akitas) van was stolen while it was parked last night at the hotel in Long Beach, CA. They don't know when it was stolen, but it was gone this morning (11/30/10). It has Trace (Top 5 Akita) and a young female Akita, and two corgis in it. Please cross post this to every list you are on and get the news out. Anyone in the Southern California area, please notify your vets office and local animal control in case the dogs are found, turned loose or taken to a vet. http://www.akitasdreamhi.com shows a photos of Trace, I don't have info on other dogs.

If anyone knows how to get this on the local news, MSN, etc. it would be a great help. Tom Rickard is on his way to Long Beach right now, and Lori is at home manning the phones, and Nener (Kristina) and David have Tamera Houser driving to hotel right now, so they will have help and wheels. Nener's cell phone is: 530-351-2412--please do not call to talk, but only if information is found or you have amazing suggestion--please text if possible. E-mail:dreamhi@c-zone.net . The police have already come to take a statement and hopefully they will be a great help.

2006 White Chevy Express Cargo Van, California license 8D20252, with a big black box on the back and three dog stickers on the back windows. If anyone was to see this van on the side of the road or parking lot, please report asap and check on the dogs. Hopefully, they will be found inside.

Christina Stanley
http://www.moonlightakita.com

Here is an ad/reward with pictures of the dogs:
http://dogpostdaily.com/stolen-dogs-reward-bellflower/

Here is a link to the news story.
http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-s

Here is the Craigslist post that was put up today! Please spread the word!!! Lets get these dogs back to their owners! http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/pet/2087397890.html

Happy Turkey day...yummy!

I played! I ate! I hung out with mom, alot! I like it when mom has 4 days off! I wish it could happen every week!

I hope all my doggie pals had a happy turkey day with their families!!

Woof

Velcro

Santa Paws Drive for Shelter Animals

I have a cozy home with my mom, but there are so many dogs and cats out there that dont have a home and will spend the holiday alone and in a shelter. But we can help them! Santa Paws has started collecting toys, food, gift, cleaning supplies, gift cards and money to donate to shelter across the country! Can you help?

Mom and I will be getting toys and gift cards for the animals at our local shelter. You can to..you can even set up a box at your work to collect lots of stuff for the shelter animals.

Here is the link to the Santa paws-it has all the info you need:

http://www.hautedogs.org/santapaws.html

You will see the location of donation boxes all over the country. If you would like to start your own donation box you can contact the organizer at Justin@JustinRudd.com. You can also print out a flyer, start your own box and donate items for your local shelter. Here is the pdf file for your very own Santa Paws poster: http://www.hautedogs.org/santapawsposter8.5x11.pdf or this one http://www.hautedogs.org/santapawsposter8.5x11.pdf

Please help the shelter dogs and cats if you can!

woof

Velcro

semi- wordless wednesday

I love tennis balls!

Woof

Velcro

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tennis ball thursday

Woof Velcro

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spooky scary

It's dark out....

Woof
Velcro

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I got muddy and wet today!

Mom and I went on a trail run in the rain!!!! I got wet and muddy! Mom and I had a really good time! We ran 5.61 miles. 5.61 miles of BUNNIES!!!!! The Bunnies were all out playing, it was Bunny Hour (just before the sun sets) and I got to chase alot of them. I didnt catch any though!

We ran to the beach. I saw to black labradors playing with their tennis ball in the water! Water? yuck!!!

I love going to the beach but I do not get into the water! I dig holes in the sand and if it's hot I'll put my paws in the water or lie down at the waters edge, but I do not go into the water!

I had a wonderful weekend with my mom! I wish she didnt have to work!

Woof

Velcro

tennis ball tuesday

This is just one of the bucket full of tennis balls I play with everyday! I'm super lucky to have a tennis ball magnet in my nose!

Woof

Velcro

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Lost Dog in San Clemente, California-please repost and Help!

APOLLO IS MISSING! PLEASE HELP US FIND HIM!

Apollo is a 2 year old Black Labrador Mix. He has a small patch of white on his chest and is around 55 lbs. He was wearing a black collar. He was last seen on Saturday, Oct. 9th at approximately 2pm in the canyons around Talega Golf Course in San Clemente near La Plata and Hermosa. Apollo was recently rescued from the shelter where he was turned in by his owner. He is up to date on shots. He is likely confused and scared out there on his own. We need your help! If you have seen or found Apollo, or are in the San Clemente area and are able to help us look for him, please contact us at 619-819-0234. From labrador rescuers website

I ran 13 miles with Mom today....

Mom got me up early today-something about "beating the heat" on her long run! I've been pretty lucky-mom was sick and at home on Thursday, so I got Jolly ball playtime!! That was very exciting.

Mom spent all day with me yesterday-she screamed at her tv. Then we went on a short night run. Mom had her headlamp on and I saw lots of eyes....

This morning we got up early, doesnt she know that I was getting my beauty sleep!! But I got up-I cant have mom leaving the house without me!!

We ran down to the "foggy place"...lots of fog horns were going off near the big load ships! Mom loved it-the fog left me with wet ears and a wet head!

we ran and ran and then the fog started to disappear and that horrible sun started coming up. Mom and I dont like sun. We prefer cool dark! When Mom and I reached the 10 mile mark we found a lovely Black labrador girl. She was on the sidewalk, without humans. Mom and I continued but the Lab Lady followed. So we had to stop our run and mom took me off leash and put the Lab lady on my leash since she was racing around and running into the street. Mom was knocking on doors at 8:30am trying to find her owner. Her stupid owner didn't know or didnt care that she was out-Mom should have taken her home!

We continued our run...we stopped in the shade so I could drink water. I have a great talent, I can drink out of mom's handheld water bottle. She takes it just for me!!! I love my mom!

We finished our run! 13 miles!!! That is the farthest I have ever run with mom. I've run 10-11 miles but never a half marathon!!!

I'm sorry mom hasnt let me come by to visit everyone. Her stupid job occupies so much of "my time"...mom doesnt even turn her computer on during the week!

I hope all of my friends are great!!!

Woof

velcro

wordless wednesday

Woof

Velcro

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tuesday tummies

It's been super hot here! Mom and I ran 9 miles on Sunday before the heat arrived! Yesterday when we went to the park was the first time in 3 days that I'd been out to play! Mom and I don't like this heat!

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I'm back!!!

I went running his morning with mom! 2 miles=no limping!! I was so excitedto get out and do something! Mom has had me on 4 days of lockdown! No exercise for a cattledog for 4 days? Craziness!!!

Now that I've been cleared to play and exercise, the park is my playground!!!

I hope you all had a fantastic Tuesday! I did!

Woof

Velcro

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a surprise visit to the ......VET... **gasp**

I've been limping. Mom thought it might be my front shoulder. Some days I wouldn't limp and some days I would. Mom was very confused so on Wednesday, she made an appointment for me to go see my vet on Friday before mom went to work.

Well, when mom came home from work super late on Thursday night and took me out to pee, she noticed I didn't want to put any pressure on my left paw. So she looked at it-OUCH! One of my pads was swollen on the side! She looked to see if she could see anything poking out-but she couldn't. So she soaked my paw in hot salty water at 1am.

At 8am, we went to the vet. I don't like the vet! The vet has "gets panic attacks" written on my chart-how dare they say that about me!!! Mom tries to only take me if I really need to go-and Friday, I needed to go. The only way my vet could look at my paws was for mom to lie on top of me. It tends to calm me down and I cant move. But I tried! When she was touching my ouchie paw pad I was trying to move!!!

The vet scraped the surface of my pad but couldn't see anything-but she did see a hole. She told mom that she thought I might have some "plant part" in my pad and the only way she could check it out was to sedate me.....S-E-D-A-T-E..... that word sounds so scary!!!

I was taken away from mom into "the back." They stuck me with a needle, I yelped, and stuck something in me that made me sleepy and drugged up and then OUT! I don't remember anything after this until I woke up. It was wierd...I was wobbly and my tongue was hanging out of my mouth! But my mom was there!!

She told me that I had a little tiny stone taken out of my paw pad. My vet saved it to mom could have it. It's little and must have been sharp! but it's out now!!! I have drugs that I have to take every 24 hours. But if they make my paw feel better, I'll take them!!

Mom took me home-all i wanted to do was sleep! I growled at mom once-she was shocked because I NEVER have growled at her! But I wasnt myself!!

My grandpa came down just after mom left me to go to her stupid job! He spent about 3 hours with me as I became less groggy! It was super nice to hang with my grandpa!! I love him!!

monday monday

I LOVE tennis balls!!!! They are the bestest!

Woof

Velcro

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9/11/2010

I wasn't around when this happened 9 years ago......but I know it's a day mom will never forget. But I try to give mom lots of hugs and kisses on this day-because it's a special day for her!!! It's my mom's birthday!!!!

hi!

Woof

Velcro

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wordless wednesday

Woof

Velcro

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TGIF

I have a 3 day weekend with mom!!!!!!!!

Woof

Velcro

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woof

Woof

Velcro

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Saturday Sunset

I love going to the park to play jolly ball! Mom always takes me at sunset on Saturday nights. She says she loves sunsets- I just love my jolly ball!

Woof

Velcro

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wordless wednesday

Woof

Velcro

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Foto Friday

Woof

Velcro

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wordless wednesday

Woof

Velcro

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its a tennis ball tuesday

I love my tennis ball! Now that mom is back working on her tv show, I get to play with my tennis ball everyday!!!

Woof

Velcro

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foto friday

Woof

Velcro

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Tennis Ball Thursday.....

I love my tennis ball!!

Woof

Velcro

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wordless wednesday

Woof

Velcro

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Tuesday Tongue

I just got back from playing!!!!

Woof

Velcro

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monday monday

Today was the first day my pet sitter came to take me to the park!! I was so excited!!! I don't like when mom is working but I do get to go to the park and play!

Woof

Velcro

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