tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953338576989508032024-02-07T09:39:50.433-08:00Babies & Beaststhe challenges and triumphs of raising babies amongst beastsPittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-45457248303011528032012-02-21T12:44:00.000-08:002012-02-21T13:17:35.877-08:00tap tap on the microphone anyone still out there?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPqbicmLNt3ObwU2OpWVZVwi83evXEatXN2bUPJfx5zUP4Sx0mv98kO5twiEgu4hGWbczuLGx8CsdNx0UX2ZVVo6cywikVFbMgaFJyEpZuyoBOUZNj8tBobr4Mu14bsKJuqTkxUxV0n8/s1600/Beckett+xmas+2011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPqbicmLNt3ObwU2OpWVZVwi83evXEatXN2bUPJfx5zUP4Sx0mv98kO5twiEgu4hGWbczuLGx8CsdNx0UX2ZVVo6cywikVFbMgaFJyEpZuyoBOUZNj8tBobr4Mu14bsKJuqTkxUxV0n8/s400/Beckett+xmas+2011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711700387329295314" /></a><br />To say that my life took me away from this blog is pretty much an understatement. I'll try to sum up very quickly what's been shaking since I last updated this blog. <br /><br />1. I graduated college and maintained an A+ average the whole time. This was no small feat and I'm bitter because I found out that my A+ averages in my online courses did not count towards my overall GPA so I did not in fact earn those tassels I so desperately wanted. But hey, I'm done, and I know that I rocked it. <br /><br />2. Our foster Shelby was adopted out after 9 months to an amazing family. In a very cruel twist of fate, Shelby has a rare diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. She is currently on meds, but things don't look promising. She has a vet appt. next week to see how her quality of life can be improved. I'm blessed her adopter and I have become friends and are in contact. I'll be there for them and for Shelby in any way that I can. <br /><br />3. My son was recently kicked out of pre-school (for anger and melt downs) and subsequently has been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder right after his 5th birthday. He attends OT 1x a week and sees a play therapist 1x a week as well. As this was the 3rd time he was tested, I'm glad we finally received a concrete diagnosis. I am however not happy at how is pre-school handled the situation. Having a heartbroken child is awful, messy, and very damaging to his self esteem. <br /><br />4. Bellona's age is really starting to affect her. She has trouble getting up after lying down. I notice her standing in odd ways to compensate for a weak back end. Her legs have started to tremor every now and then. There are no obvious signs of arthritis and we may need to consider seeing a neuro to explore the possibility of degenerative myelopathy. It could also be she is simply aging and I'm prone to freak outs given my past experiences with Max. I'm pretty sure I will throw up if I have to take her to see the same neuro, the same office, the same place we let him go. We need to attempt another senior blood panel as the one we did this weekend was awful. As in blow 2 veins before we get to a 3rd with her alternating between trying to escape and wanting to eatthe limb closest to her. We will lightly sedate her the next time. It was so stressful for us all. <br /><br />5. I still find a few hours every Sunday to photograph our adoptable animals at the shelter. It's essentially my time to recharge my batteries and find a sense of peace. I look forward to the day Becks is 6 so he can become a junior volunteer with me. He's been to the shelter a few times just to look and he is quite taken with our free roaming cat room. <br /><br />Well, that's about it for now. I don't think I will be blogging every day by any means, but I hope I can get back into it and share my experiences. <br /><br />I leave you with a shot from our x-mas cards. <br /><br />- JenniferPittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-13417984312513136402011-03-31T12:32:00.000-07:002011-03-31T12:38:25.856-07:00Shameless request on behalf of Maximus<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GdhFEz9D1we0GC5PHHR1DrauEdi2_yenOwNdF-3Ic84tj7pPfVgFkt12PSAiei4SA8fXV5YUZn_IpRbAKCoZjv7mTbTmKsH9ueuqfpJ3cA9gX9O-Vkff8ndqJvtbhL9D6deEie_qrSMq/s1600/Max+in+Pool.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GdhFEz9D1we0GC5PHHR1DrauEdi2_yenOwNdF-3Ic84tj7pPfVgFkt12PSAiei4SA8fXV5YUZn_IpRbAKCoZjv7mTbTmKsH9ueuqfpJ3cA9gX9O-Vkff8ndqJvtbhL9D6deEie_qrSMq/s400/Max+in+Pool.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590319685790323746" /></a><br /><br />I came *this* close to winning a contest for a painting of Maximus for Beckett's room. I had a sneak attack planned, but alas, the artist announced a winner this morning instead of having the contest run through the end of today. C'est la vie!<br /><br />BUT<br /><br />He is having another contest inspired by those of us who have loved and lost our bulldogs. I would be so very thankful if you would consider liking on Facebook Bulldog paintings by Drago:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bulldog-paintings-by-drago/148597685191352?ref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bulldog-paintings-by-drago/148597685191352?ref=ts</a><br /><br />And then liking the 2 photos I have up of Maximus:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bulldog-paintings-by-drago/148597685191352?ref=ts#!/photo.php?fbid=1946983600194&set=o.148597685191352&theater">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bulldog-paintings-by-drago/148597685191352?ref=ts#!/photo.php?fbid=1946983600194&set=o.148597685191352&theater</a><br /><br />and<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bulldog-paintings-by-drago/148597685191352?ref=ts#!/photo.php?fbid=1946996520517&set=o.148597685191352&theater">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bulldog-paintings-by-drago/148597685191352?ref=ts#!/photo.php?fbid=1946996520517&set=o.148597685191352&theater</a><br /><br />Beckett and I would be very appreciative. I try not to dwell on here as I sound like a broken record, but we really miss Max and I would love very much for Beckett to have something special like this to honor his best buddy and his first dog. If you are so inclined to share on Facebook or your blogs, it would be an honor. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />PittiebooPittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-75921867957062870462011-03-30T11:34:00.000-07:002011-03-30T11:35:30.762-07:00Wordless Wednesday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnC8hXyteuAeLs6mVda4o9l_dzejHqaxM_0VG6ZJygR5II0v3V7iNDQ7xAZVw9zugG4VZsiAfohr-NmFKlm9PpdYQi3ChWdBQUPq-jJRy7pZ3pFUH20suRmm7QoqJg-aGqe0-fAb37ipM/s1600/Last+hug.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnC8hXyteuAeLs6mVda4o9l_dzejHqaxM_0VG6ZJygR5II0v3V7iNDQ7xAZVw9zugG4VZsiAfohr-NmFKlm9PpdYQi3ChWdBQUPq-jJRy7pZ3pFUH20suRmm7QoqJg-aGqe0-fAb37ipM/s400/Last+hug.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589943426606992386" /></a>PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-39157612276618638392011-03-14T06:33:00.000-07:002011-03-14T06:52:00.245-07:00Equal opportunity loverAs noted, my blog title has the word "beasts" in it as I am an equal opportunity lover. Yes, I prefer the company of dogs, but I will stop for any animal that needs my assistance. <br /><br />Introducing Mr. McNutty, the baby squirrel:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivDHm2SMK2CiGehv58zI1zYqOrEK2Dg4de_cu2z07njIMzxqTeXtUk77HF6kFU_sYoD-MaG4al73tn58A6gOZPYCO_-RezMkXv6Ay9j3T8eKSbbsyDG4adcwNIRh0aO5j9RoBDwrSSbE/s1600/McNutty+1.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjivDHm2SMK2CiGehv58zI1zYqOrEK2Dg4de_cu2z07njIMzxqTeXtUk77HF6kFU_sYoD-MaG4al73tn58A6gOZPYCO_-RezMkXv6Ay9j3T8eKSbbsyDG4adcwNIRh0aO5j9RoBDwrSSbE/s400/McNutty+1.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583928655032617986" /></a><br /><br />That is how he looked when I found him when playing outside in the sandbox with Becks. Still alive, but not looking so hot. He fell about 3 stories out a palm tree in our backyard. His mom/dad like to torture my dogs but I had no idea they had babies up in our tree. So we called a wildlife hotline for a rehabber and waited the 2 hours for mom and dad to return. Because baby squirrels can have a hard time staying warm, we were told to place him in a shallow dish with some old towels and a hot water bottle:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXsgV9PnvhRkWuZTRXZZiGycQ90FrHl5kSE7rlIiH2-7Ma6uaiEd0ODdqmAqzSuqIyP4MSWTUe-tSrgBkF_pOiHhkaTmKXAxGsfVgHU5yxN4oGpIQZlAkB3Tog8AV_HEg-Cx2TAIxh-c/s1600/McNutty+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXsgV9PnvhRkWuZTRXZZiGycQ90FrHl5kSE7rlIiH2-7Ma6uaiEd0ODdqmAqzSuqIyP4MSWTUe-tSrgBkF_pOiHhkaTmKXAxGsfVgHU5yxN4oGpIQZlAkB3Tog8AV_HEg-Cx2TAIxh-c/s400/McNutty+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583929199117754226" /></a><br />We were given the ok to give him water so we carefully used a medicine dropper for him to drink from. He had blood on his nose and I wasn't sure how hurt he was:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0TA4owHjDUhzkFBKRgdnehxqJRcd-UJehk3e65THTzKT6yC5TGtEUM2ks5G547unxQQmPsWlhf0b86UD7ka929n_yNF1RO6SnQsIJJUDgllOQpE2m71LZkU0rZwCU2JStzGrHeIqe9g/s1600/McNutty+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0TA4owHjDUhzkFBKRgdnehxqJRcd-UJehk3e65THTzKT6yC5TGtEUM2ks5G547unxQQmPsWlhf0b86UD7ka929n_yNF1RO6SnQsIJJUDgllOQpE2m71LZkU0rZwCU2JStzGrHeIqe9g/s400/McNutty+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583929793278253650" /></a><br />So we waited. No sign of mom and dad. With the sun setting, we took him inside for the night and made plans to take him to the animal rehabber the next day. Here he is snuggling up next to the hot water bottle on some old towels and heating pad in a box in my bathroom:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3mBWA1ZOgXNohAhjX0S8-aWLDvd22-KAIYnWS5LgGknjHtKntODuo_D55gBcv0fhxvgpDZ4FbDmZEvR0nkpVzw7LyhxnoqDjLQzWGdK-ezh_9ey14Nl9XpyyKQsv80kBdzu7Tzp1dIw/s1600/McNutty+4.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3mBWA1ZOgXNohAhjX0S8-aWLDvd22-KAIYnWS5LgGknjHtKntODuo_D55gBcv0fhxvgpDZ4FbDmZEvR0nkpVzw7LyhxnoqDjLQzWGdK-ezh_9ey14Nl9XpyyKQsv80kBdzu7Tzp1dIw/s400/McNutty+4.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583930081972980930" /></a><br />Too soon it was time to take our friend to the animal shelter. Thankfully, Becks knows all about the good work animal shelters do so it was a nice experience to take him to one in a positive manner. Here is our last faux family photo:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiM6MayEzl9crN89k734AzLXPU2pA8LJGqwYA4tJ3ZDw_zPX5M6qe3xXrSGJeY-Mjei3_fiWwBHqwdRhxJ-7Vz-Hgx2Vjjm8jTE1GBF5bXx8DguJkUhj2o9ta1u2_p4KpVlXypwmWQEY8/s1600/McNutty+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiM6MayEzl9crN89k734AzLXPU2pA8LJGqwYA4tJ3ZDw_zPX5M6qe3xXrSGJeY-Mjei3_fiWwBHqwdRhxJ-7Vz-Hgx2Vjjm8jTE1GBF5bXx8DguJkUhj2o9ta1u2_p4KpVlXypwmWQEY8/s400/McNutty+5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583930409202095298" /></a><br />Kisses goodbye from faux mommy:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitG9AAQw2lrwmPggEBfaWRGHdeqRmpcEpI7HMwwH1yIwvIeQBF0cnCzUxt1_J3ciG6AL-Bl4w2zuzbSeYZ___qWWIdCFMPIlMukPSaxkad0ZkYuRTAV4i-zeBJihCCc00Rv7aVn0uponk/s1600/McNutty+6.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitG9AAQw2lrwmPggEBfaWRGHdeqRmpcEpI7HMwwH1yIwvIeQBF0cnCzUxt1_J3ciG6AL-Bl4w2zuzbSeYZ___qWWIdCFMPIlMukPSaxkad0ZkYuRTAV4i-zeBJihCCc00Rv7aVn0uponk/s400/McNutty+6.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583932335759479250" /></a><br />And one last pat from Becks:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoglxSpyfyJOR_8wEpGDVmZwuzR8eF_g4k0EQhFBdC3FCpMMu7OJO4xeHRxGsVz7iWYMvkkC_XmGs7f2mSRYEq9ZYcXRv-6D6XzF_B0PuAJ5IpI6FQVsmTVsUKAsxAqsvs0SK9AiE0hw/s1600/McNutty+7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoglxSpyfyJOR_8wEpGDVmZwuzR8eF_g4k0EQhFBdC3FCpMMu7OJO4xeHRxGsVz7iWYMvkkC_XmGs7f2mSRYEq9ZYcXRv-6D6XzF_B0PuAJ5IpI6FQVsmTVsUKAsxAqsvs0SK9AiE0hw/s400/McNutty+7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583932501170408674" /></a><br />I'll call the rehabber today for an update. Please send Mr. McNutty your best wishes for a long and happy life!PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-78071038408745994742011-03-07T10:30:00.001-08:002011-03-07T10:39:59.526-08:00Stop and smell the flowers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix92GrTdW8PlL_5_dHgMimFcpzyktDRHqOwuUgiF_urjJhmT3YguHHb-qf4e6_myrI_NCAU5UM-ctgkWmzkETW_32EjrnwS8ozABpuxgKJSgpTjcRhQjo4sBm_wGKYbmtsbHxVNZFBlSM/s1600/shelby+flower.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix92GrTdW8PlL_5_dHgMimFcpzyktDRHqOwuUgiF_urjJhmT3YguHHb-qf4e6_myrI_NCAU5UM-ctgkWmzkETW_32EjrnwS8ozABpuxgKJSgpTjcRhQjo4sBm_wGKYbmtsbHxVNZFBlSM/s400/shelby+flower.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581407365422520978" /></a><br /><br />I have been a bad blogger. What can I say? Been busy at work and struggling to keep up the A+s in school. Shelby is still with us and it's breaking my heart she doesn't have a family of her own yet. Everyone sees and comments how attached she has become to me. Perfect person for Shelby, where are you?<br /><br />On a sad side note, yesterday marked 5 months of Maximus' passing. And my freaking custom urn for him has yet to arrive. I'm about to have to get ugly with the Etsy seller. And I just <strong>know</strong> when it does it's not going to be right. Freaking intuition. <br /><br />ps- you can follow my random animal related musings on twitter now @pittieboo<br />Are you on twitter? I'd love to follow you. Comment with your twit name!PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-55220031718810893402011-02-01T12:06:00.000-08:002011-02-01T12:24:15.515-08:00Snow day in Texas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKHrZZjd3Z-pOhOD2lcJDo0usH8LFhFdDVYl5E74Et9HiYALduLE_1P5Cx0Y789PLwuDSu2LQtfecp1oIkC5LoR_sSt2DiF-1L1r2GS2tVSjVpigdFIliS8K9xaFD95uWZew1fnsHSIE/s1600/DSC_0173.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaKHrZZjd3Z-pOhOD2lcJDo0usH8LFhFdDVYl5E74Et9HiYALduLE_1P5Cx0Y789PLwuDSu2LQtfecp1oIkC5LoR_sSt2DiF-1L1r2GS2tVSjVpigdFIliS8K9xaFD95uWZew1fnsHSIE/s400/DSC_0173.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568819577080062290" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMaygmsOre3rFmL8aQXPjf5EAXx_VNQ1R_vEUsZT6vbVCK33CF5-2K_esVrd6o8Mtf_alfgrqjq2fWVnJ8x_Qlvjm6CUnRP3ybuAiH8ZoV1qn-6BnakGP11Sk0fkHbiVECJlMg_nJTaI0/s1600/DSC_0185.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMaygmsOre3rFmL8aQXPjf5EAXx_VNQ1R_vEUsZT6vbVCK33CF5-2K_esVrd6o8Mtf_alfgrqjq2fWVnJ8x_Qlvjm6CUnRP3ybuAiH8ZoV1qn-6BnakGP11Sk0fkHbiVECJlMg_nJTaI0/s400/DSC_0185.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568816218400583106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEV31w65f4kmvWTV5GOqIZWZKpyiur7Gy4B5-WCj5hoT2Xpq6HQHsu6HZ6Gt6dXRs2vkNT_7ALqP9uYnqwFVf42A2uua-JZ7BUCbjdefretbPd6ag2m-xCys8_iRuBCnVswd3o1P-wO9A/s1600/DSC_0169.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEV31w65f4kmvWTV5GOqIZWZKpyiur7Gy4B5-WCj5hoT2Xpq6HQHsu6HZ6Gt6dXRs2vkNT_7ALqP9uYnqwFVf42A2uua-JZ7BUCbjdefretbPd6ag2m-xCys8_iRuBCnVswd3o1P-wO9A/s400/DSC_0169.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568816214081877394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRBgHRzLADTPSkIO5lWGamxAH7FvAb_HONxIUv63r1STSFirKniWM5rbZatWcFrbGK1u5a1RZ7OsIU_Wxm7HrIIkmnVBIsg0QRkKgOf3YSpoovhgsh4yxhIg1G5KPqxtPdm-FfyQ71yM4/s1600/DSC_0202.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRBgHRzLADTPSkIO5lWGamxAH7FvAb_HONxIUv63r1STSFirKniWM5rbZatWcFrbGK1u5a1RZ7OsIU_Wxm7HrIIkmnVBIsg0QRkKgOf3YSpoovhgsh4yxhIg1G5KPqxtPdm-FfyQ71yM4/s400/DSC_0202.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568816213103216594" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2ChjJ1fyLPor6yisgWh_XBL-60mshMivxBTxK-DcMTtPNbdEl7ZB7_ZKnMqtDLzLshqnQ5rMzafAlu9K9zzApqaN5A_fhUn1PrpSPB0LY8Qveu_WxNnyZTYOl7JY4j9bGTQ2tOqyuDA/s1600/DSC_0205.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2ChjJ1fyLPor6yisgWh_XBL-60mshMivxBTxK-DcMTtPNbdEl7ZB7_ZKnMqtDLzLshqnQ5rMzafAlu9K9zzApqaN5A_fhUn1PrpSPB0LY8Qveu_WxNnyZTYOl7JY4j9bGTQ2tOqyuDA/s400/DSC_0205.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568816207460203714" /></a><br />Like clockwork, February brings us snow.PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-25981865911267381722011-01-24T08:38:00.001-08:002011-01-24T08:44:09.621-08:00Monday Maximus<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgr1BaWLlver2q6RzA1YDc_X3eRb41hUTUVOXjklp8fyOS5m_i4inw479W5ITyV77S2mou2KyYhN33EMSqRdsw43cic5SmhiCM50F3dqrI15OjAqiITgw1i9GMvMC5pgB7xkzalEkDiw/s1600/Max+memory.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgr1BaWLlver2q6RzA1YDc_X3eRb41hUTUVOXjklp8fyOS5m_i4inw479W5ITyV77S2mou2KyYhN33EMSqRdsw43cic5SmhiCM50F3dqrI15OjAqiITgw1i9GMvMC5pgB7xkzalEkDiw/s400/Max+memory.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565792887121904226" /></a><br /><br />From my amazing friends, many of whom never met Maximus but loved him all the same.<br /><br />If you need something to memorialize a beloved, be sure to check out the Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/petmemories">PetMemories</a>. I sent her pictures of Max playing in the pool, told her I wanted something that looks like water, and 2 tbs of his ashes. The light blue square sitting next to this is a piece of his last cone of shame. This sits above my desk where I do my schoolwork. I also wake up facing this window every morning.PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-81452045812744214902011-01-21T09:39:00.001-08:002011-01-21T09:44:12.185-08:00Friday- forced love<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg37y7QOb2otr6IZeaudGwGBNC8JpSGUYYQGKjloBsht3eJqEh2uvKsEHKQSdlYmzxa-ovLQpcLambtg95DpNEHG9RXDcD2ltxMVl5C6J8sv_ExSxfVl88GyjORkD8Mm0rA0u1oGJLLrTU/s1600/Shelby+7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg37y7QOb2otr6IZeaudGwGBNC8JpSGUYYQGKjloBsht3eJqEh2uvKsEHKQSdlYmzxa-ovLQpcLambtg95DpNEHG9RXDcD2ltxMVl5C6J8sv_ExSxfVl88GyjORkD8Mm0rA0u1oGJLLrTU/s400/Shelby+7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564696236970038114" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2xBwM8ScTXv-jv1_OXOBIXLtsyt8yi5U1Ap0GIkPMn48SI1FiPSIansXXbALnLneMjJzbG5bUeLugwAWVNCkyIdRG7LrNST_K0VYunoL-iV1KNWhvFg6gZa1FYQWE842ghizO_eY91o/s1600/Shelby+6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2xBwM8ScTXv-jv1_OXOBIXLtsyt8yi5U1Ap0GIkPMn48SI1FiPSIansXXbALnLneMjJzbG5bUeLugwAWVNCkyIdRG7LrNST_K0VYunoL-iV1KNWhvFg6gZa1FYQWE842ghizO_eY91o/s400/Shelby+6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564696232064025090" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_hoPpFeu8gUxwXXv8waV4zqMsD3niB_CYk-HcwJvfuhOw0xmWLUHVysfiUJXUGUs4YjBHAK61DB8x3_3JA6mF-wSwAI0SBE_kOOFhFqIEnsImUy7VIcJnCL7YpM_mehV9pPuvhaxLyGA/s1600/Shelby+8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_hoPpFeu8gUxwXXv8waV4zqMsD3niB_CYk-HcwJvfuhOw0xmWLUHVysfiUJXUGUs4YjBHAK61DB8x3_3JA6mF-wSwAI0SBE_kOOFhFqIEnsImUy7VIcJnCL7YpM_mehV9pPuvhaxLyGA/s400/Shelby+8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564696234174835426" /></a><br />I keep wondering if/where Shelby's limits might be. With me, I can get away with anything like holding her like a baby, something my dogs would never allow and were always too big to do past puppyhood. She now will elicit pets and loving from the husband. Here he asks for a kiss, but she is not a kisser. It's a rare and special treat to get a very quick and dainty kiss from Shelby. She saves them for me and Becks! Maybe one day the hubby will get one...PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-33980935210105021412011-01-14T07:22:00.000-08:002011-01-14T07:23:12.347-08:00My loves<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNO4pgQL9Et2AWpDiWtBDOpamggnl4IMHADw2PCspH_q7jWxBDo6jSDUcETMqR9drdKVt4qIqKkOzmEnERXbaaN1YuYWCN8kPI8D2UHJX6Z86k9y0Z9feCX80XxVgMUcm4sV6JLlig4lM/s1600/Bellona+and+Becks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNO4pgQL9Et2AWpDiWtBDOpamggnl4IMHADw2PCspH_q7jWxBDo6jSDUcETMqR9drdKVt4qIqKkOzmEnERXbaaN1YuYWCN8kPI8D2UHJX6Z86k9y0Z9feCX80XxVgMUcm4sV6JLlig4lM/s400/Bellona+and+Becks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562062411143408658" /></a><br /><br />Bellona and Becks sharing some blankets and sunshine.PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-62811386311466919802011-01-13T06:53:00.001-08:002011-01-13T07:03:10.415-08:00Shelby the Shark<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpuvGpjB8rTjPRU2zTa87dJxiugJq4kmDkg2P623A_ZY7GFiahE8lY9yTXq7Ugkh5FEpVNbxjR8VHW-EU5H1yKHKN5dr7BpyoUIxqaIiiZiTTx6VTPsNUA6-acN39aME85XtRUhIs4h0/s1600/Shelby+the+shark.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpuvGpjB8rTjPRU2zTa87dJxiugJq4kmDkg2P623A_ZY7GFiahE8lY9yTXq7Ugkh5FEpVNbxjR8VHW-EU5H1yKHKN5dr7BpyoUIxqaIiiZiTTx6VTPsNUA6-acN39aME85XtRUhIs4h0/s400/Shelby+the+shark.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561684037188394418" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwsCTIWZApEbgSCXFnY9nAk9DZXVOvJwekZDkAmDP9a5iOLKaKnClh2yzbcQE_LwxHsFHXCONswhhSebUrdPQ88P0z5r8KftQeIRkZrpPXfAyVRLI282wfOmDLp9v4yTQhpRFrDvjcLw/s1600/Shelby+the+shark+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitwsCTIWZApEbgSCXFnY9nAk9DZXVOvJwekZDkAmDP9a5iOLKaKnClh2yzbcQE_LwxHsFHXCONswhhSebUrdPQ88P0z5r8KftQeIRkZrpPXfAyVRLI282wfOmDLp9v4yTQhpRFrDvjcLw/s400/Shelby+the+shark+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561684040024585058" /></a><br /><br />With it being freezing cold here, I decided after 2 months of Shelby not eating the towels I give her to lay on to try and see what she would do with a proper bed. Maximus used to eat his beds, so I knew going into this to give it to her under strict supervision. Well, a few hours in, I step away and this is what she was able to accomplish. I then doused the bed with Pfooey spray and let it dry. She was given the bed back at bedtime. I then slept with my ears tuned to her for sounds of gnawing. She actually slept on the bed all night! Woot!<br /><br />Then the morning came. While blow drying my hair something sounded off. I walked out to find her de-stuffing the bed. Great. Not even Pfooey spray (which is the strongest stuff on the planet) deters her. <br /><br />Today she is back in her ex pen with just her towels. I wonder if I can train her to not eat her bed? But even then, I don't think she should ever be trusted not to eat all things fabric if given the opportunity; obstruction surgeries are $$$$$ and scary. Some silly dogs are just like that I suppose.PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-63686877305723730452011-01-11T14:10:00.001-08:002011-01-11T14:39:53.200-08:00Dog Heaven<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHPIQ891yN7DM74rNoPJ0U-O6e0PcyAFtH0R6CBXfiLcJ6vDphRF9oKznd4YLKpNacYVfdtn-z1daHL5IMHM_barIUUvkrMPGXurcRTejoM2budhQ847KXIlBHFe4qYkmcovLkoURdEsQ/s1600/dog-heaven.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 171px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHPIQ891yN7DM74rNoPJ0U-O6e0PcyAFtH0R6CBXfiLcJ6vDphRF9oKznd4YLKpNacYVfdtn-z1daHL5IMHM_barIUUvkrMPGXurcRTejoM2budhQ847KXIlBHFe4qYkmcovLkoURdEsQ/s400/dog-heaven.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561055188418847250" /></a><br />Last night Becks picked out this book for one of his three bed time stories. We made it through the book, but it wasn't pretty. I tried my best to read it aloud without cracking but could not. Thankfully Becks knows how to handle an upset momma- sweet back rubs, gentle kisses, and reminders that it will all be ok. <br /><br />The empty spot next to our reading chair reminds me every night of the boy we miss deeply. <br /><br />ps- have you ever heard about <a href="http://www.peoplepets.com/news/amazing/holy-hounds-vermont-chapel-is-a-sanctuary-for-dog-devotees/1">Dog Chapel</a>? Sadly, the artist, <a href="http://www.dogmt.com/">Stephen Huneck</a>, creator of this amazing piece of art committed suicide one year ago on Friday 1/7/10. Dog Chapel has always been on my bucket list of places to visit. You will probably recognize his work. Stephen, you will be missed. My thoughts go out to your loved ones.PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-2422354292097893982011-01-10T08:07:00.000-08:002011-01-10T08:21:00.376-08:00Heartworms are scary<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwlW5PKB_URH5fd_RTAAjafSMlB1df36SXy4yU_U9CilVEVBu_fWxwUp-gObUhEHgrp-GU7Bf-_6Kq-tcOeqVkxv2jXAO-Y0E8rPtiZX0SqC6Le8OgXzzCjv1e2X2Hga3i_IPibY5_u0k/s1600/heartworms_in_dog_heart.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwlW5PKB_URH5fd_RTAAjafSMlB1df36SXy4yU_U9CilVEVBu_fWxwUp-gObUhEHgrp-GU7Bf-_6Kq-tcOeqVkxv2jXAO-Y0E8rPtiZX0SqC6Le8OgXzzCjv1e2X2Hga3i_IPibY5_u0k/s400/heartworms_in_dog_heart.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560592921338505506" /></a><br />So we know Shelby is HW+ but we do not know what her load is. Is she mild or moderate or severe? Tomorrow I am taking her to my vet to find out. With her hunting prey drive in full effect, I am noticing her hacking up phlegm after sprinting around the yard and in/out of bushes looking for critters to kill. A cough is not a good sign for a HW+ dog. I am forever haunted by a friend who lost her rescue dog very suddenly after receiving a low + on his HW test treated by monthly heartworm medication. After treatment, he died running in the yard in front of them as a result of having all male heartworms discovered during necropst- the antigen test only looks for antibodies for <em>female</em> adult heartworms; there must be at least 5 adult female worms to receive a positive hit on the test. This was a very rare case but very real and continues to be on my mind as a <em>what if</em>. <br /><br />Be sure to keep your dog on heartworm preventative. You can read more here <a href="http://www.heartwormsociety.org/veterinary-resources/canine-guidelines.html#8">http://www.heartwormsociety.org/veterinary-resources/canine-guidelines.html#8</a><br /><br />ps- outdoor cats can also become infected so be sure to treat your cats as well though I will tell you as domesticated animals they would be better off inside 24/7. <br /><br />pps- I bet you won't be eating spaghetti for dinner tonight, will you?PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-80992872719865483372011-01-08T09:39:00.001-08:002011-01-08T09:46:33.474-08:00Making friends<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixbrOtid3OtNKKlTsrS9TjiyFCFKy782gPMUwn0solfRGpv4B4BKXRody0zo2xgOZT1uRg5mYANZAfQyahI-jkQrcNlQBm11oBkPngbqRqmV68_sCicD2pp2w6Tf7worl8CDNGEahaZvk/s1600/DSC_0008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixbrOtid3OtNKKlTsrS9TjiyFCFKy782gPMUwn0solfRGpv4B4BKXRody0zo2xgOZT1uRg5mYANZAfQyahI-jkQrcNlQBm11oBkPngbqRqmV68_sCicD2pp2w6Tf7worl8CDNGEahaZvk/s400/DSC_0008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559871370201238306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin37mqJ02NC2tO0R_kchoJ-VxYIcvY1qqC8PrRen70Y_1L5wU2eMEUhN3iZcpVilCYbbYZAv5t-dpZHg04M4r2GCbaQXQQBl8JFL2EjL8rVMRHHP_4J6JmP_dJ9grFpaCGMMlZM3RTi3g/s1600/DSC_0039.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin37mqJ02NC2tO0R_kchoJ-VxYIcvY1qqC8PrRen70Y_1L5wU2eMEUhN3iZcpVilCYbbYZAv5t-dpZHg04M4r2GCbaQXQQBl8JFL2EjL8rVMRHHP_4J6JmP_dJ9grFpaCGMMlZM3RTi3g/s400/DSC_0039.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559871364294272882" /></a><br /><br />Shelby has slowly earned more out of the ex pen privileges. Last month when off leash for the first time she and Bellona had a loud and nasty sounding fight. No one was hurt, but I went back to crate and rotate to keep everyone safe. I suspect Shelby was trying to find her place in the pack and needed me to remind her I'm the leader and Bellona is my second in command. She has now been spending time with me on leash using the umbilical method. She and Bellona have been doing great ignoring one another and for now, this is our manageable comfort level. Slow and steady wins the race, right?<br /><br />Shelby is so tolerant of Beckett though I can tell his fast movements and loudness at times scare her a bit. I think she will be great with kids in the long run. She will let you poke and prod her, feet, tails, and even infected ears without a single complaint . She is such a snuggle bug and longs to have her belly rubbed and her velvet ears rubbed. I hope her forever family finds her soon for I fear Beckett is getting attached. I mean who wouldn't? Look at that cute mug? Please pass her around to anyone in the Texas area who might be worthy of such love and devotion!PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-90234147556119433302011-01-04T07:14:00.000-08:002011-01-04T07:17:25.942-08:00What a difference!Shelby the day I pulled her out of long term boarding:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IprCfUBAPmUwgC2YegcnuFBjtQdvUxU68H5qDZ_HMSZmGSgRbT7TLt8jrxqbiguOxiAMxtXko2bItv9QPB1wG7HfGeR-lT7VB5dPRJDFSD9aZOTHUWrCEI7Q4zwGJIft6ZYiRVmiUEA/s1600/old+shelby.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IprCfUBAPmUwgC2YegcnuFBjtQdvUxU68H5qDZ_HMSZmGSgRbT7TLt8jrxqbiguOxiAMxtXko2bItv9QPB1wG7HfGeR-lT7VB5dPRJDFSD9aZOTHUWrCEI7Q4zwGJIft6ZYiRVmiUEA/s400/old+shelby.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558349703632694242" /></a><br /><br /><br />Shelby today:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKExW65Jh0_xBLJxWKtsErf0UHcjZf82DrryqQw9l8UoE8_0v0zVdkCKCV44PnUPiu60kwdeNObMqzp2CAUT-coZUHqLHU4bTMymZccDzPNkJtjfHGVUZQxNNdydmjdsk0g9KMUJkzeoc/s1600/new+shelby.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKExW65Jh0_xBLJxWKtsErf0UHcjZf82DrryqQw9l8UoE8_0v0zVdkCKCV44PnUPiu60kwdeNObMqzp2CAUT-coZUHqLHU4bTMymZccDzPNkJtjfHGVUZQxNNdydmjdsk0g9KMUJkzeoc/s400/new+shelby.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558349857494911570" /></a><br /><br />2 months in and she is looking so much better! Let's hope in the next 2 months we find her a family to call her own. She certainly deserves it!PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-62897550557136027812010-12-21T08:04:00.000-08:002010-12-21T08:08:04.563-08:00I am full of win!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQkWAOOi3SQYpqyJ07QLPHAMn7H-rLcGvjLeAeiICvG055O0kCniUTkjCClpNU5oDe6aJEcBAdDLBteH_5sihDRvxGhX0oZhqxQnnBjtHGv1xVOy-aUiE1wPM1AXEn7OCwofRUYfuJg4/s1600/trophy.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 384px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQkWAOOi3SQYpqyJ07QLPHAMn7H-rLcGvjLeAeiICvG055O0kCniUTkjCClpNU5oDe6aJEcBAdDLBteH_5sihDRvxGhX0oZhqxQnnBjtHGv1xVOy-aUiE1wPM1AXEn7OCwofRUYfuJg4/s400/trophy.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553167455970679266" /></a><br />I pulled off straight A's in school this semester. You know you are a geek when you get a 99, 99, and 97 in college and get a little mad at yourself for the 97. <br /><br />I've got my sights set on a set of magna cum laude graduation tassels. Go me!PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-19554265935866883212010-12-20T12:39:00.000-08:002010-12-20T12:44:31.174-08:00Maximus' Urn<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wBXGS4SccaOKU2XQpVNoA5zVsVnYSg-P81GfgeU4VKrP52XHXnxrssy2upjLA0sjhEnwOvSXMlCwi9kEOASwWGZBO3O0O8w2wnMwlGAh0ZOBNHUAdoGcBFWbjV7U6Xds6pNtVSbsWDw/s1600/Max%2527s+urn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 322px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wBXGS4SccaOKU2XQpVNoA5zVsVnYSg-P81GfgeU4VKrP52XHXnxrssy2upjLA0sjhEnwOvSXMlCwi9kEOASwWGZBO3O0O8w2wnMwlGAh0ZOBNHUAdoGcBFWbjV7U6Xds6pNtVSbsWDw/s400/Max%2527s+urn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552868072946289922" /></a><br />It's still not with me yet- the maker had some issues with the glaze so she is going to make another. I should have it home by what would have been his 9th birthday next month. Having Shelby around does help take my mind off of him, but I still burst into tears at random times. Yesterday, while cleaning out the front hall closet I decided it was time to let go of his last cone of shame. I cut out a small aquare of the baby blue plastic to hold onto and burst into tears. Thankfully I have an awesomely emphathetic little boy who rubbed my back, gave me hugs, and told me it would be ok. And I know it will be one day...PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-14318283545477181872010-12-16T07:45:00.001-08:002010-12-16T07:47:55.640-08:00Cards are in the mail<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9-OaSPGpe2b6GxVd6g6HyO-3el6MB5ZcITH9iQE40FqKtOdNJDlKNi5k2yKuSPqZ1pMYUp577fyI6nlHBfKx80D5NyUlBKP4IZmEuqkZ-pFVakUSCUCmsaZ5n1u_Izlr-ThohxN2htYQ/s1600/x-mas+2010+c.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9-OaSPGpe2b6GxVd6g6HyO-3el6MB5ZcITH9iQE40FqKtOdNJDlKNi5k2yKuSPqZ1pMYUp577fyI6nlHBfKx80D5NyUlBKP4IZmEuqkZ-pFVakUSCUCmsaZ5n1u_Izlr-ThohxN2htYQ/s400/x-mas+2010+c.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551307199494871490" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-66OoCC6my_ThloazFxNgH282hkDZCVdcdprYs4bEdBN5tUoRPlnGAq7-ULLgEyBmAZaXOOqQAyb47p0ckpX95_yE95nDIVmv2DzdOrmTQglxcOLNdsSRxZ58WTF-3hHyQtqpNyLJ5o/s1600/xmas+2010+lee+inside2+smJL.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-66OoCC6my_ThloazFxNgH282hkDZCVdcdprYs4bEdBN5tUoRPlnGAq7-ULLgEyBmAZaXOOqQAyb47p0ckpX95_yE95nDIVmv2DzdOrmTQglxcOLNdsSRxZ58WTF-3hHyQtqpNyLJ5o/s400/xmas+2010+lee+inside2+smJL.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551307197536324834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHgZw2X7-5A7H3KDdi5kMhEIPiVj6k4Qzg_l3ATm9wBJv9q09DfQDIw7PhbJPJf2LhaqWZR3x-XQ9K5Wl0XGsLqmdcg7QWAIJQ6Owu6ujAdUa8yRB90fH2t45CBmjBl1QLBNaT9dhfRDk/s1600/x-mas+2010+d.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHgZw2X7-5A7H3KDdi5kMhEIPiVj6k4Qzg_l3ATm9wBJv9q09DfQDIw7PhbJPJf2LhaqWZR3x-XQ9K5Wl0XGsLqmdcg7QWAIJQ6Owu6ujAdUa8yRB90fH2t45CBmjBl1QLBNaT9dhfRDk/s400/x-mas+2010+d.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551307190709890706" /></a><br />Happy Holidays from our family to yours.PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-15910809233614130682010-12-07T08:10:00.000-08:002010-12-07T08:17:12.080-08:00Scensty fundraiser for TABR<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5h6eDlouzgRGaILRrqXc_HRboRWZtPa4CICpJ8G14lbcxWJV9HVSbmXE1_aG1LAPaRaECBN1cHDZfOdoJV_5wT-P9SkJGDbcKiLej-1_BseABvWpcgPTL_e5zIpXy188b9hctM_teyA/s1600/Shelby+pose.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD5h6eDlouzgRGaILRrqXc_HRboRWZtPa4CICpJ8G14lbcxWJV9HVSbmXE1_aG1LAPaRaECBN1cHDZfOdoJV_5wT-P9SkJGDbcKiLej-1_BseABvWpcgPTL_e5zIpXy188b9hctM_teyA/s400/Shelby+pose.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547974754203102578" /></a><br />Hi all, I am fostering a dog for the Texas American Bulldog Rescue (Shelby). They are a small rescue with limited funds and have had a few major unexpected surgeries that have left them with considerable vet bills. They are currently participating in fundraising with Scentsy. <br /> <br />They are great for pet owners, parents and anyone else that loves great smells. This is perfect for Christmas shopping and 20% goes to the rescue. Go to <a href="https://lauraslovelysmells.scentsy.us/Home">lauraslovelysmells.scentsy.us</a> and find our open party (on the left hand side of the screen) and click on the buy link next and shop away. Please consider this for your Christmas and holiday shopping.<br /><br />Most importantly please forward and share this with your friends, family, and co-workers. <br /> <br />Thank You and Merry Christmas!<br /> <br />PittieBooPittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-20220025914052611332010-12-06T11:42:00.000-08:002010-12-06T13:45:20.426-08:003 for the road<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI36aNWJr7W1u9oAj56NLKy17gUn3tjunRt3uxjm4cFFToo8nZkJvZq5MYSP62f6YkiZYPMRsGoYVOWjGf7KDhwMRkNAE9PKo9Mq7SGHMEqIb4jFBOZGHv4VASqFZ0f7vbYKGw9slxSgE/s1600/boxers+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI36aNWJr7W1u9oAj56NLKy17gUn3tjunRt3uxjm4cFFToo8nZkJvZq5MYSP62f6YkiZYPMRsGoYVOWjGf7KDhwMRkNAE9PKo9Mq7SGHMEqIb4jFBOZGHv4VASqFZ0f7vbYKGw9slxSgE/s400/boxers+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547657991897403538" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lTeFGHL4BUCRyDwm2ZzwdELjV0cF8ySlZJCQOlFHlhY3QM1yZn9qd43vv8XY9UOIP-GzbIhnXDW5x4zSZpr6D53PSPQ7Tlnxe3B5JwEPX8POsfZGGQhRbcFWYeKBysgHj6Ro5zPxef0/s1600/boxers+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lTeFGHL4BUCRyDwm2ZzwdELjV0cF8ySlZJCQOlFHlhY3QM1yZn9qd43vv8XY9UOIP-GzbIhnXDW5x4zSZpr6D53PSPQ7Tlnxe3B5JwEPX8POsfZGGQhRbcFWYeKBysgHj6Ro5zPxef0/s400/boxers+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547657984711131186" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtSl6eHCrsvgOCQ10AmUbdJRTsJ9YqNo7qW6I2ugHKN9PWKGqu-wH5FTLoYPSCtvF8jg2Y-PxpiBhAVhtTgOp1EpZlj7XBwbPL3pgolCTeupVnAzPcbWc4jMzwgGsszf1QQk-oEaGXC8/s1600/boxers+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtSl6eHCrsvgOCQ10AmUbdJRTsJ9YqNo7qW6I2ugHKN9PWKGqu-wH5FTLoYPSCtvF8jg2Y-PxpiBhAVhtTgOp1EpZlj7XBwbPL3pgolCTeupVnAzPcbWc4jMzwgGsszf1QQk-oEaGXC8/s400/boxers+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547657981096100050" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK8nTyxyneDcpAfep9OnuZ74mdrOlGOP3aAOlnVcdILzvnoArDZh1I5JYpfbZe2P15ZsFyE0UkHHz6PAHj3LjbhN9MKVA9uOqfiXFkQqjUd_B3-j9gHMVlAqPkmLDBEe8WiDapP3LWCPQ/s1600/boxers+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK8nTyxyneDcpAfep9OnuZ74mdrOlGOP3aAOlnVcdILzvnoArDZh1I5JYpfbZe2P15ZsFyE0UkHHz6PAHj3LjbhN9MKVA9uOqfiXFkQqjUd_B3-j9gHMVlAqPkmLDBEe8WiDapP3LWCPQ/s400/boxers+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547657974995941842" /></a><br />This weekend Becks and I took part in a transport to save 3 female boxers from a high kill shelter in Louisiana. Their final destination is cold and snowy Minnesota! It was a nice day, albeit windy across the great plains of Oklahoma, but uneventful. Well, except for everyone clamoring to sit on Beckett's lap!PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-20891013810921633152010-12-02T06:52:00.000-08:002010-12-02T07:00:19.473-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDJdUWn264XofBpEIBSqr-PEa5fAx55_mGBpl4qc8FJPy3pBLXSGUHZ-_X_MFiFXY6rIrMn93YG_rXxdelSCNPJemiEOxQZkrLix55P0dSaNisJGzgG70ugJQRxFJT2LWbdlORFJh_vs/s1600/snow+3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDJdUWn264XofBpEIBSqr-PEa5fAx55_mGBpl4qc8FJPy3pBLXSGUHZ-_X_MFiFXY6rIrMn93YG_rXxdelSCNPJemiEOxQZkrLix55P0dSaNisJGzgG70ugJQRxFJT2LWbdlORFJh_vs/s400/snow+3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546098665218095922" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0ptlTgH8YF1JgRVB0n1Aig-XHW2vZ4bj_WwjKfrqkiGTb2hcBXgUZ0f7Sx0E4zWxesr_0EYIpR-s2iE_grxio6lU77opI0HrRwj4sqhB66N8CAFoCArkw7tizm_McPxc5QBMaEIBY-M/s1600/snow+2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT0ptlTgH8YF1JgRVB0n1Aig-XHW2vZ4bj_WwjKfrqkiGTb2hcBXgUZ0f7Sx0E4zWxesr_0EYIpR-s2iE_grxio6lU77opI0HrRwj4sqhB66N8CAFoCArkw7tizm_McPxc5QBMaEIBY-M/s400/snow+2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546098648663866002" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMvZQb9M_du4QKklNFnTLCfWvL3KQ2zqrCVTHI-mzgZr_UOVqSfbxx8Cu6W3f7XNz5Yjg25GMAnOaoKie48z_7y39drFqP_s11pnMkhwwcVkCBFOemcTzq_FKVlv38W3SIDe0NqX37jI/s1600/snow+1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMvZQb9M_du4QKklNFnTLCfWvL3KQ2zqrCVTHI-mzgZr_UOVqSfbxx8Cu6W3f7XNz5Yjg25GMAnOaoKie48z_7y39drFqP_s11pnMkhwwcVkCBFOemcTzq_FKVlv38W3SIDe0NqX37jI/s400/snow+1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546098644391814562" /></a><br />Today the tree comes down from the attic along with all of our stockings. Except he won't be here and now I have a stocking with his name embroidered on it. It would simply be wrong to hang it. So, now I am off to search for new stockings because I just can't deal. I might not break down in tears every day, but I miss Maximus every single day. Almost 2 months later, it still doesn't feel real and it still isn't fair.PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-87138921959683155642010-11-29T09:24:00.000-08:002010-11-29T09:43:01.025-08:00Pics galore and a plea for help.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvnYuOD6nCqb_-Blpph5z3ZRprZ5k8NraWnVW1f03jdAGYB8wE3fjDKs6-R1ZWtGe_6NgA6hi-S6suqSjpu9beywDfEDsDD8Z7NsgnVnjYYdPIaRvq7m6L_uSHJp_RFJADNxtzzSchSI/s1600/a+dress.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvnYuOD6nCqb_-Blpph5z3ZRprZ5k8NraWnVW1f03jdAGYB8wE3fjDKs6-R1ZWtGe_6NgA6hi-S6suqSjpu9beywDfEDsDD8Z7NsgnVnjYYdPIaRvq7m6L_uSHJp_RFJADNxtzzSchSI/s400/a+dress.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545025925542196882" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wZaJ_TECSsr7iGAu4mjFOHNn38ozyrbP1XTLt6fPAr7l_NMLUQ3J3c-KFikZv9gTSS0Y9g8AaO9lkzYiBGf7JBVAYOmiSXATFZaKGN5KXqJyRNEFpOGBZfDCW0OC2vPJj-ZuFtdPJg0/s1600/a+chorizo.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wZaJ_TECSsr7iGAu4mjFOHNn38ozyrbP1XTLt6fPAr7l_NMLUQ3J3c-KFikZv9gTSS0Y9g8AaO9lkzYiBGf7JBVAYOmiSXATFZaKGN5KXqJyRNEFpOGBZfDCW0OC2vPJj-ZuFtdPJg0/s400/a+chorizo.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545025919374629570" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5RPdkz_vRwxitqk8rC5fhkBnCh1DfHGJn56COEeJcq0gVzGWOXZFM9Xi4c0INPcWiEnfmDWPJ0hXfKNBUkwP4-naeJDap1zuRALq_sM4mjwvtbhDLmOcf9jCuTE9rrQBwkwMQmnm5sA/s1600/a+chewie.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5RPdkz_vRwxitqk8rC5fhkBnCh1DfHGJn56COEeJcq0gVzGWOXZFM9Xi4c0INPcWiEnfmDWPJ0hXfKNBUkwP4-naeJDap1zuRALq_sM4mjwvtbhDLmOcf9jCuTE9rrQBwkwMQmnm5sA/s400/a+chewie.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545025915398281826" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEKOD8iV24AUiq8jEYFMT1qW_h5HDmKqYag40NhAGl9atlgK9w0xQZevGmonf9wMSQmt9llzVAffyMKckgKluMwrxglPM8aYhP0uDzL3ft1umr0kIvvE6ThT5cx20WsQ00GHUZuSeEDI/s1600/a+maxwell.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEKOD8iV24AUiq8jEYFMT1qW_h5HDmKqYag40NhAGl9atlgK9w0xQZevGmonf9wMSQmt9llzVAffyMKckgKluMwrxglPM8aYhP0uDzL3ft1umr0kIvvE6ThT5cx20WsQ00GHUZuSeEDI/s400/a+maxwell.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545025195372163938" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJk2_B9GxgDSkHP6exeJShmwaL0pEOCDA0z1K6AVZfTtGZp6NXT1A1PGFKubiROtIPP0eu6oKXhx4Ctt5a4wD_dFMmsOZeFiR5Vbukv5DOeZaTiiSVMPnBy99mcv57xGB4mD84_eX6o_4/s1600/a+gideon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJk2_B9GxgDSkHP6exeJShmwaL0pEOCDA0z1K6AVZfTtGZp6NXT1A1PGFKubiROtIPP0eu6oKXhx4Ctt5a4wD_dFMmsOZeFiR5Vbukv5DOeZaTiiSVMPnBy99mcv57xGB4mD84_eX6o_4/s400/a+gideon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545025187044554562" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYjWImPVgVIHPNmPOSmkUyYtCTtSddsuii_oVhhVxUK6zpRrZDfllGML8Pk9hJ9lvIU4sdkOk3QPntc_VdPonPp-N-zPQqZb7EeE1YeziT2Yph31toFT8ovb5RMUqlYMrIDn_Gts2PWI/s1600/a+blackie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOYjWImPVgVIHPNmPOSmkUyYtCTtSddsuii_oVhhVxUK6zpRrZDfllGML8Pk9hJ9lvIU4sdkOk3QPntc_VdPonPp-N-zPQqZb7EeE1YeziT2Yph31toFT8ovb5RMUqlYMrIDn_Gts2PWI/s400/a+blackie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545025181328626882" /></a><br /><br />I have spent the past 2 Sundays at the local no kill animal shelter torturing the animals with my camera. I have taken over 2,000 photos for their use on their website, Petango, and special Animal Angel Tree. I have knees that look as if I have been working the corner if you know what I mean. My back is sore, my eyes are windburn, and I'm exhausted. But it is all so very worth it. Here are just a few sample pics of the babies waiting for their forever homes. <br /><br />Now that you have seen the pics of some of the lucky adoptables at the no kill shelter I volunteer for, I respectfully ask for donations for Miss Shelby's struggling rescue group. With no shelter, no vets on staff, and no large private donors they are hurting for funds after a few medical emergencies and large unexpected vet bills. If you could all possibly spare even just $1 today to their ChipIn it would be immensely appreciated. Until we raise some funds and adopt out a few dogs we are on an in take freeze which means adoptable dogs such as Shelby will be euthanized in your local city shelter for lack of space in rescue. Sorry to be such a downer, but that's the sad reality of rescue. So few bullies ever make it out alive...<br /><br />Here is the Texas American Bulldog Rescue ChipIn. I did donate as well- $25. I promise I talk the talk and walk the walk!<br /><br /><object width="250" height="250"><param name="movie" value="http://widget.chipin.com/widget/id/78ece400db7ebc30"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="event_title" value="Help%20Shelby%27s%20Rescue"></param><embed src="http://widget.chipin.com/widget/id/78ece400db7ebc30" flashVars="event_title=Help%20Shelby%27s%20Rescue" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" wmode="transparent" width="250" height="250"></embed></object>PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-81147682394465790062010-11-22T10:17:00.000-08:002010-11-22T10:19:29.896-08:00Shelby in pics<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nV7qGUbhpfWbdpjPvGRzNHvR7yCgsOcdCndQ0-lYFT0ASjt_gY-20C0GYn3xwohpimbRZUCzAKVeMxx48or9D8FOmPgoEGhGGnJM6-1OB6GjE5LSiqyKLbTQ8TdAtfS8AQsNs5Hy-zo/s1600/Shelby+2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 382px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nV7qGUbhpfWbdpjPvGRzNHvR7yCgsOcdCndQ0-lYFT0ASjt_gY-20C0GYn3xwohpimbRZUCzAKVeMxx48or9D8FOmPgoEGhGGnJM6-1OB6GjE5LSiqyKLbTQ8TdAtfS8AQsNs5Hy-zo/s400/Shelby+2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542440329349621762" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOswLejYasNL5GHub9ruxJa4wwYupJ-0FAHw5dxXxGw_tGFQd77ePHnX0aXPzPU8GFM2B_RH5oo6wc9qc5LMtf98M9kzpsjrQnZ5k2mIYwlqkzEOxIBDr1S5Sf2Y4TmRu1LatrV9yZo68/s1600/Shelby.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOswLejYasNL5GHub9ruxJa4wwYupJ-0FAHw5dxXxGw_tGFQd77ePHnX0aXPzPU8GFM2B_RH5oo6wc9qc5LMtf98M9kzpsjrQnZ5k2mIYwlqkzEOxIBDr1S5Sf2Y4TmRu1LatrV9yZo68/s400/Shelby.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542440325639550450" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_k8MZ4-GPq_aULs_8Fr5aoKum_dJpHatjHsmZ3Wtz6RyUIWU5SkHB2XPmUW-KOuFEauDBQEixnLTbDEBm9avIkUPMId2yrmkqS2_Ic_bogGIBCuMohjEjT1sVdenqU2XFni_ybF8JOw/s1600/shelby+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_k8MZ4-GPq_aULs_8Fr5aoKum_dJpHatjHsmZ3Wtz6RyUIWU5SkHB2XPmUW-KOuFEauDBQEixnLTbDEBm9avIkUPMId2yrmkqS2_Ic_bogGIBCuMohjEjT1sVdenqU2XFni_ybF8JOw/s400/shelby+5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542440319291617778" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5u-8RR2jcqxMgRNq8x1EKIOJ3d1rJcPDrK3bZxhNatTs8qRhlFfkewkdiqrQQhOkvwygP17BGfAkvpwdROF3bZBfzLrL2ozTam3A22AEi2_TbjapqJ671429-8A45UKTk6On0GGBVgY/s1600/shelby+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5u-8RR2jcqxMgRNq8x1EKIOJ3d1rJcPDrK3bZxhNatTs8qRhlFfkewkdiqrQQhOkvwygP17BGfAkvpwdROF3bZBfzLrL2ozTam3A22AEi2_TbjapqJ671429-8A45UKTk6On0GGBVgY/s400/shelby+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542440302448738226" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPRjnFs-jHD7f6dGhvrpWzbbKKXBTM7_T34DfeWjvM279DtkHdvGE_gHmFj2J4c1CXSTNUMaGziCK75WqTwwT_MUThDw6BhQ0Lzdb_Xfk5peslbIqxR3sfz6sIzi1Y-pGnclHUpbq1lkc/s1600/shelby+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPRjnFs-jHD7f6dGhvrpWzbbKKXBTM7_T34DfeWjvM279DtkHdvGE_gHmFj2J4c1CXSTNUMaGziCK75WqTwwT_MUThDw6BhQ0Lzdb_Xfk5peslbIqxR3sfz6sIzi1Y-pGnclHUpbq1lkc/s400/shelby+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542440295064958770" /></a>PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-10767447828239110402010-11-17T08:03:00.000-08:002010-11-17T08:07:17.132-08:00Mean foster mommy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqP4NzW75YbGP5kKKVICMfFEjp_fASHlQNATTPWuLbyF2ao-sX6GTLcVBHUKh2hj50TQxKDHYOEnkLSepqLYC5WMqpqZU0f05M6sL9ZL9KLYGG6vPVnookYwCh9SCxFuUKKWlk0oAbqyw/s1600/reindeer+2.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqP4NzW75YbGP5kKKVICMfFEjp_fASHlQNATTPWuLbyF2ao-sX6GTLcVBHUKh2hj50TQxKDHYOEnkLSepqLYC5WMqpqZU0f05M6sL9ZL9KLYGG6vPVnookYwCh9SCxFuUKKWlk0oAbqyw/s400/reindeer+2.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540550259155676690" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnQKHHFJBQHLVbBak5R6bL3CsfpsZfrpTJ1iGM22kEzWPmAlANQLIn3aOVVSgD30SZYxUlCHrBjV7XQFIALHffsyl-Q1iWBEXcqFyEhkCBhsDtx7YAH_6-V4fp5pbCnMw3w8gNrEqrLc/s1600/reindeer+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnQKHHFJBQHLVbBak5R6bL3CsfpsZfrpTJ1iGM22kEzWPmAlANQLIn3aOVVSgD30SZYxUlCHrBjV7XQFIALHffsyl-Q1iWBEXcqFyEhkCBhsDtx7YAH_6-V4fp5pbCnMw3w8gNrEqrLc/s400/reindeer+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540550260673684626" /></a><br /><br />Dear Target,<br /><br />Thank you for the cheap entertainment. The $1 bin headbands fit perfectly on the pups for fun photo ops. <br /><br />Sincerely, <br />PittieBoo<br /><br />*************************************************************************************<br /><br />Dear Target,<br /><br />We hate you. <br /><br />Not a fan of yours,<br />Bellona and ShelbyPittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-54947985497464836682010-11-15T09:25:00.000-08:002010-11-15T09:29:42.155-08:00What is this red staining?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvHzWhOWbR95N4fr8DB3NNhEKfBMQwBBJSN1iz3EK75jXTi_q6zPllq9Yg8Wh6yVSTsYMCX3s4qqpnfKw8MGCTZdPnERGXIqSbNqhzNTcHcyzezFYSVm2dYj0ZMnCSJyC7xxmXcsa9QnI/s1600/shelby+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvHzWhOWbR95N4fr8DB3NNhEKfBMQwBBJSN1iz3EK75jXTi_q6zPllq9Yg8Wh6yVSTsYMCX3s4qqpnfKw8MGCTZdPnERGXIqSbNqhzNTcHcyzezFYSVm2dYj0ZMnCSJyC7xxmXcsa9QnI/s400/shelby+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539829067556135506" /></a><br /><br />Hi there blogger friends. Despite having 2 mostly white dogs, I have never dealt with red staining on their fur. Seeing how Shelby was in a kennel for some time, she has red stained white paws and the white on her head is stained as well. We have not yet braved a bath but will later this week- any ideas on getting this staining out safely? I have been feeding her a high qaulity diet that is helping immensely, supplementing with fish oil, and applying a Resicort lotion to help clear the minor staph infection she had on her head. She's definately looking better, I would just love to speed up the process if I can... I'm impatient like that!PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795333857698950803.post-84712811069471972202010-11-14T21:07:00.000-08:002010-11-14T21:13:31.225-08:00Becks and Shelby<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhezd4sclSGrHAk8v11q5hnTL01pRVbLaGw6uKy6nlVsLG7fm1Nv7684_SA9XHWK5mniNKVC0Q66bYyPvEj-pv7DdfCr_rLuPPh2kt1MwuEd-6DsGpdyg3cqhMiqhYtb5LdD8X5mS-3Rdk/s1600/DSC_0007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhezd4sclSGrHAk8v11q5hnTL01pRVbLaGw6uKy6nlVsLG7fm1Nv7684_SA9XHWK5mniNKVC0Q66bYyPvEj-pv7DdfCr_rLuPPh2kt1MwuEd-6DsGpdyg3cqhMiqhYtb5LdD8X5mS-3Rdk/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539639472844174834" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWazgcYbeBRjT4MxmvUdIyYtFTLIK5Ig1c4qEcsvyK4SRxxOzd0IUgW7CbLsjv8mwKVKpM_iYnAEqzYYmglQwqt2iuvHBH4ktvVtoFR1MHKxdcBLfGcf-Cp3CwoGFIrcvpFC76DEtGvm4/s1600/DSC_0002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWazgcYbeBRjT4MxmvUdIyYtFTLIK5Ig1c4qEcsvyK4SRxxOzd0IUgW7CbLsjv8mwKVKpM_iYnAEqzYYmglQwqt2iuvHBH4ktvVtoFR1MHKxdcBLfGcf-Cp3CwoGFIrcvpFC76DEtGvm4/s400/DSC_0002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539639470489292658" /></a><br /><br />By the time we are done with her, Shelby is going to be the perfect addition to a family with small kids. At this point, she wants love, love, and more love. I am turning her raised paw for attention into a high five so it doesn't morph into pawing at you incessantly. I think once she gets comfy enough, she might even be a lap snuggler! I know she's too big for most to consider a lap dog, but compared to mine it works.PittieBoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11976501329000772247noreply@blogger.com2