A walk with Minnie

Today my Mom & Dad took me and my sister Minnie out for a walk on the trail.  Minnie doesn't get to go on walks very often as she only has 2 legs.  Today was her lucky day!  We went on a short jaunt and I think Minnie had a lot of fun sniffing everything.  She sure moves fast on her hind legs!  Minnie had her front legs amputated in a terrible car accident with her previous owner (before my Mom & Dad adopted her).  We had a lot of fun and I got to herd and chase a retriever dog and his owner who was on a bike while Minnie barked and barked...it was so fun!  I think I would like to herd sheep.  After our walk my Mom had an apple...this is one of Minnie's favorite snacks and has now become one of my favorites too.  They say an apple a day keeps the Vet away...I made sure I ate a lot!  Hope everyone is having a great weekend...we sure are!

Don't worry Minnie, I got your back.

Tiny Minnie

Go Minnie, go!

Time for treats!

Here's a video of us snacking on apples...yum!

House Guest

We have had a house guest since Monday, her name is Keiko.  She is a small  chocolate Labradoodle.  She belongs to one of my Mom's friends who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.  I like Keiko, but sometimes I get a little snarly because she takes a lot of attention away from me and is chewing the ears and legs off all my toys.  My Mom says I need to work on my hostess skills.  Keiko and I do have a ton of fun running "laps" around the kitchen and family room, we like to race.  Scooter (one of my cat siblings) isn't too keen on the "run-around-the-house-as-fast-as-we-can" game, his tail gets super big and bushy and boy, do his eyes get black and scary.  My sister, Minnie, isn't too fond of Keiko, but she's not really fond of any dogs, including me.  Minnie really needs to work on her hostess skills.  Keiko and I also love taking walks together, she really likes the trail and I'm showing her all the great sniffing and peeing spots.  Mom dressed us up in green bandannas for St. Patrick's day, we looked super cute.  It's pretty fun having a friend to play and hang out with.  I think I overheard Mom say she's taking us out for a really long walk tomorrow morning, I can't wait!

Cute Keiko

Me in my St. Patrick's Day attire.

Keiko & I ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

I guess Keiko didn't like her bandanna, she had more
fun chewing it than wearing it.

Keiko and I hangin' on the couch.

Goodbye Oscar

RIP Oscar.

Today my sibling, Oscar, went to the Vet and didn't come home.  Oscar was a stray my Mom found on Mother's Day almost 7 years ago when he was wondering lost along on a busy road.  My Mom and Dad said he was a real mess, he had to have all but one tooth removed and had a lot of medical issues over the years, but they loved him very much and he brought a lot of love, fun and laughs into the house.  He was a funny little dog...crazy fuzzy fur, his tongue hung out all the time and he always wore "pants" because he peed anywhere and everywhere. Oscar and I were good buddies since I arrived here - he was pretty old and didn't play with me, but he and I took naps together sometimes.  My Mom looks really sad, so I'm just laying next to her today and licking her face.  I'm pretty sure that is making her feel better.  I'm for sure going to lick my Dad's face when he gets home tonight and make him feel better too.  Now it's just my sister Minnie and I in the dog department here...and four cats.   I'll miss my nap buddy and I'll also miss Oscar at dinner time when I usually got to lick his bowl when he was done eating - he always left a little for me!  I'm certain that Oscar is on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge feeling much better now and playing with his brother Murphy and other siblings, both dog and cat, that have crossed the bridge over the years.  I'll miss you Oscar.

Oscar with Murphy in fancy "piddle pants".
Murphy was my other dog brother who passed
away last November.  He and Oscar were really good
buddies.

Me and Oscar ready for a nap.

Snuggle buddies.

Watching over Oscar yesterday - he didn't feel very good.