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Hi everyone I volunteered at our local humane society yesterday it was have your pets picture taken with Santa day.  It is a fundraiser.  I didn't take Harley because he is Jewish. 

I was supposed to be at the gift shop table but there wasn't alot of business there so I became the official greeter and pet petter!!

What beautiful animals who were all obviously very loved and taken care of.   Such a nice way to spend a few hours on a Sunday morning.

I did realize that at least 80% of the people who came in had 2 dogs.  I tried the argument on my hubby and he is standing strong on no more animals. 

Liz, I saw another beautiful light color dobie - he was quite a handful, but he had an experienced owner who is working with him - he had QUITE a personality.

Ah such a nice day - my next assignment - wrapping gifts at the local book store also a fundraiser - I figure the more time I spend away from the adoptable animals the better!!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend as well.

Randy

I currently have a canon power shot point and shoot auto focus 4.0 mega pixel camera.  It is a few years old I paid way to much for it and I HATE it!!

My pictures are always slightly out of focus and humans and doggies have major red eye.

I have asked for a new camera for the holidays and was wondering since you all post such wonderful pictures what kind of camera do you have and do recommend it?

Thank you so much for your feedback!!

Randy

I get e-mails weekly from our local human society - Lollypop Farm.  I have been noticing in the animals for adoption section that many of the animals don't have photos - it would seem if a precious face pops out at you you may be more willing to go take a look.  So I emailed them and as I suspected it is because they simply don't have time to take and post the photos - so of course because I'm not busy enough -  I VOLUNTEERED.  So I have to go in and talk to them about times and strategies but it looks like I will be taking some pictures - Ugghh and most of you know I really want a second dog (Actually an American Mastiff) but what are the chances I'm not going to meet my true love there?

I'm nervously excited - I have always wanted to do something with animals!!
 

Today is my big boys 5th birthday!!  It is also his first anniversary with BPO - I signed up last year on his birthday!! 

I took this picture this morning of my oh so spoiled boy - on the couch, with his kitty toy & with his head on the pillow!!

We will be going for a playdate with his best buddy Rusty and a special birthday treat!!

I just read this on the Weight Watchers board and thought it was nice.  I can only hope it is true and many people and animals were reunited or found new best friends.


On the morning of September 11, 2001, there was an unprecedented amount of activity at the Rainbow Bridge. Decisions had to be made. They had to be made quickly. And, they were. An issue, not often addressed here, is the fact that many residents really have no loved ones for whom to wait. Think of the pups who lived and died in hideous puppy mills. No one on earth loved or protected them. What about the many who spent unhappy lives tied in backyards? And the ones who were abused...whom are they to wait for? We don't talk about that much up here. We share our loved ones as they arrive, and are happy to do so. But we all know there is nothing like having your very own person who thinks you are the most special pup in the Heavens.
On this particular Tuesday morning a request rang out for pups not waiting for specific persons to volunteer for special assignment. An eager, curious crowd excitedly surged forward, each pup wondering what the assignment would be. They were told by a solemn voice that unexpectedly, all at once, over 4000 loving people had left Earth long before they were ready. All the pups, as all pups do, felt the humans' pain deep in their own hearts. Without hearing more, there was a clamoring among them.

"May I have one to comfort?"
"I'll take two...I have a big heart!"
"I have been saving kisses forever!"

One after another they came forward, begging for assignment. One cozy-looking fluffy pup asked hesitantly, "Are there any children coming? I would be very comforting for a child ‘cuz I'm soft and squishy and I always wanted to be hugged."

A group of Dalmatians came forward asking to meet the firefighters and be their friends. The larger working breeds offered to greet the police officers and make them feel at home. Little dogs volunteered to do what they do best: cuddle and kiss.

Dogs who had never had a kind word or a pat on the head while they were on Earth stepped forward and said, "I will love any human who needs love."

Then all the dogs, no matter where on Earth they originally came from, rushed to the Rainbow Bridge and stood waiting, overflowing with love to share, each tail wagging an American flag.


(-- Alexander Theodore, Bouvier, 4th Year Resident --)

Hi everyone I took Harley to the vet today because he has a growth the size of a pea on the inside flap of his ear.  It has been there a week but I thought it was a bite I believe it itches since he is rubbing it on the rug (he also has an ear infection in that ear).  Anyway, the vet took one look and said it is one of two things:

hystiocytoma - this would be a good thing it is benign and it will scab over and fall off

Mass cell tumor - this is bad it would require surgery on his ear and reconstructive surgery as they have to remove the mass plus 2 inches around

The vet said it would take 24 hours for the slide to dry to get an accurate reading; then she called about 3 hours later because she knows that I am a neurotic doggie mother.  So she believes that it is the first one the good one, but she stressed when I was at the office that she has never seen a dog over 2 years old with the hystioytoma it is generally something puppies get - so she said to keep an eye on him check the size and wait a month or two I'm SO nervous!!  Just wanted my big dog friends opinions has anyone else had these issues?

Thanks!!

Randy and Harley (the lumpy one)

Here is a picture of Harley with his chicken - as I mentioned on an earlier post the bad kitty is his favorite but chicken is a close second, he also has the alligator, frog (which makes crinkly noises) and snake - maybe I should by stock in the company.