It's a Dog's Life

sleepy time

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We've been busy

2010-05-18T12:17:00.000-07:00

We've been getting ready for craft shows. Lacey is not happy to have to stay home. It can be difficult to leave her, I'll admit.

TOES IN THE SAND

2010-04-07T06:58:00.001-07:00

A day at the beach...in MARCH!!!

2010-04-07T06:55:00.000-07:00

Here's Wootie, in case you're not acquainted. Cute, huh?

2010-03-27T07:16:00.000-07:00

RED DOGS RULE

Wootie Cootie Catcher

2010-03-26T13:09:00.001-07:00

We have a Wootie Cootie Catcher. We're so lucky to have such cool friends, like Wootie.

Lacey's new puzzle

2010-03-06T08:35:00.000-08:00

I thought it would keep her busy for like, twenty minutes or maybe even a half hour. But no.

Lily's Last Day with Us (snif snif)

2010-03-06T08:32:00.000-08:00

Lily went home last night. We took one last nap together yesterday.

playing in the driveway

2010-02-27T07:30:00.000-08:00

Lacey and Lily play in the driveway. It's the only place where they can walk because it gets plowed. Lily's here for a week. So much fun!!!

Neck biting in the snow

2010-02-27T06:42:00.000-08:00

Deep snow, short legs.

2010-02-26T09:05:00.000-08:00

It's hard being short. Pooping and peeing can be a challenge when the snow is this deep. It's supposed to be "tapering off", but no sign of that yet. Lily will be coming over later. Then there'll be playing in the snow. Maybe. We'll see.

Lacey and Lily

2010-02-17T19:53:00.000-08:00

Wall Pocket

2010-02-17T19:50:00.001-08:00

First Day of Retirement, AGAIN!!!

2010-02-10T07:43:00.001-08:00

Quit my job at the Census, and retired again. Lacey made me do it. She didn't like it when I rushed off in the morning. This morning was much more to her liking. Mine too.

More Glass.

2010-02-06T10:39:00.000-08:00

Lacey in six words

2010-01-31T21:41:00.001-08:00

Attached yet very independent, and hungry.

Oh, that was easy!!

New fused glass

2010-01-20T19:24:00.001-08:00

Nappy time

2010-01-10T18:18:00.000-08:00

More BFFs, Lily and Lacey

More Lily

2010-01-10T18:16:00.000-08:00

BFFs.

peeing on the trail

2010-01-10T18:13:00.000-08:00

I'm sure the other walkers/hikers/joggers will appreciate that. At least she didn't take a dump. Well...that snow is deep, and her legs are short...and when a girl's got to go...a girl's got to GO.

I want to bite your neck!

2010-01-02T09:13:00.000-08:00

Sleep-over with BFF Lily

2010-01-02T09:06:00.000-08:00

OK, yeah, I'm cured. I used to think I wanted a second dog. They have fun when they are playing in the yard, racing around, neck biting, etc. But when they're in the house, and bored....not so much. Two dogs is twice as much work as one. Actually, I'm thinking it might be three times as much work as one. And then there's the jealousy. I thought it would be Lacey who would be jealous. No. Lily is the one who gets jealous of any attention I give Lacey. Then Lacey gets torqued at that, and then neck biting and howling and moaning and groaning ensues....IN the house. Lily is a wonderful dog, but I can't wait for her to go home.

Merry Christmas

2010-01-02T09:04:00.001-08:00

OK, yes, I'm late. Such a pretty tree, though.

Shortest day of the year

2009-12-22T16:53:00.000-08:00

A nice sunny day at Ellison park, late afternoon sun, bitter cold. Good girls get a cookie.

Motel in Vermont

2009-12-18T09:12:00.000-08:00

We were whipped. Long drive.

Lacey's New Hampshire Digs

2009-12-18T09:10:00.001-08:00

October in New England

2009-12-18T09:04:00.000-08:00

In October, we went to the northern wilds of New Hampshire. It was hunting season, so Lacey is outfitted in dayglo orange. She had a good time. Stuck to me like glue, most of the time.

Playing Catchup

2009-12-18T08:58:00.000-08:00

I've been inspired to catch up on the blog. Also received a nice music CD/gift from a blogger who I've read off and on for a few years. What a great connection to make. I'll be sending hers off in the mail today after lacey's nap.

So anyway, in August we went to a family thing and Lacey brought BFF Lily along. It was fun. Lacey and Lily got lots of attention.

Puppy kisses while driving!

2009-12-10T14:52:00.000-08:00

December Transport - Dylan

2009-12-10T14:48:00.000-08:00

Dylan, the one year old blue merle Aussie, travelled from Ohio to Ottowa on Sunday. What a sweet boy. He slept with his head on my lap from Henrietta to Syr. It was hard to hand him over. I'd have just as soon taken him home to Webster. I know Lacey would love a brother. Anyway, another sweet boy on his way to a permanent home.

Best Friends

2009-09-05T20:55:00.000-07:00

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Such a beautiful tongue. We love our Aunt Allie.

2009-09-05T20:45:00.000-07:00

Yeah, so where does the time go? I don't know. Here it is, Labor Day weekend. Wow. That sure came up fast. Next thing you know, christmas. Well since July 4 we've been dealing with separation anxiety. We're using Lavender oil, DAP collar, and occasionally, Xanax. Yesterday she was alone for 4.5 hours. I don't think the Xanax even touched her until about an hour after we were home. Next time, I'm thinking that I'll take the Xanax and just put her in her Thundershirt. She wore it all morning today, and we left her with a sitter while we went to the farmer's market. No Xanax. She did OK. Heavy breathing and panting, but no drooling. Took her about 20 min to calm down after we came back to her. If you have no interest in dog behavior or seperation anxiety, or thunder anxiety, you probably won't want to come back here much. It's an interesting topic to research. I'd prefer that my interest were strickly academic. OH well.

AIDS walk

2009-06-06T19:14:00.000-07:00

The walk was a success. We raised $160. We were exhausted. A nice lady took our picture while we rested in the grass.

AIDS Rochester, Inc. Walk-Lacey and Tom

2009-06-05T14:05:00.000-07:00

We'll be walking tomorrow to raise funds for AIDS Rochester, Inc. I've only reached 30% of my goal. It's hard asking for donations. And I've been a slacker. Anyway, if any of my HOARDS of blog readers would like to support Lacey and I for the fund raiser, here's our donation page...

http://www.firstgiving.com/tom_and_lacey

Thanks
Lacey and Tom

Cold and Snowy at Ellison Park today

2009-01-11T17:09:00.000-08:00

Tom and Annabelle in Cheektowaga

2009-01-11T09:32:00.000-08:00

It was LOVE at first site...

Two More get Transported to NEW HOMES!!!

2009-01-11T09:25:00.000-08:00

How cute are they? Who would discard dogs like this? Thankfully, someone, somewhere, wants them. It was a long day for them yesterday, from W. Va. to Ontario Canada. For more information on Aussie adoption, visit www.aussierescue.org

While Waiting for the Computer to Boot...

2008-12-23T06:59:00.000-08:00

How cold is it? Cold enough to freeze condensation on the storm window. Pretty, eh?

A recently completed stained glass panel. Very unusual glass made by a west coast company that went out of business so long ago that I've forgotten the name...

Why are they sleeping so early in the day? Well, if you had been up half the night, barking at imagined intruders in your yard, you'd be sleepy too. I figured it was too cold for intruders, so I ignored her. THAT didn't sit well, either. Barky Barky Barky

Tag and Chip get Transported

2008-12-14T07:38:00.000-08:00

Tag and Chip travelled across Ohio, PA, and NY yesterday on their way to new homes. We drove them Buffalo to Rochester. Tag will be speaking French soon, as her new territory is up in Ottowa, Ontario, Canada. Sweet dogs. Rescue dogs are the best.

Day at the Beach

2008-12-12T10:43:00.001-08:00

If you could see far enough behind her, you'd see Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

At Allegheny State Park

2008-12-12T06:41:00.000-08:00

Lacey the Amazing Blind Aussie

2008-12-12T06:31:00.000-08:00