Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess with Lucy and Chia

Xena’s Thankful Thursday and Ballerina Poem

Published on January 9, 2025January 5, 2025 by Xena, Lucy and Chia22 Comments

Hi friends, it’s me, Xena, back again having fun with a picture by Angel Sammy And, as always I’m thankful for Angel Brian, who does such a great job at hosting Thankful Thursday. I told Lucy she could do the poem since it’s her birthday month, but she said that I’m the little dancer in the family, so I might as well be in this poem. Besides, she was trying to take a nap in a sunpuddle.

Little Dancer by Xena the Dancing Schnauzer

Ballerina, you must have seen her
Dancing with the troupe.
A little schnauzer,
A music whisperer,
Dreams she’s part of the group.

But, oh, how real it feels
Twirling on the floor
With fairies round her feet.
Only you, Mom, only you
Can see me dancing to the beat
Softly, slowly…

Xena: I want to thank Mr. Elton John for the inspiration for my poem today. (Can you hear the music in your head?)

Lucy: I knew you’d do a great job with this picture today, Tiny Dancer Xena. And if no one here minds, I’d like to give the thankfuls on this Thursday. I’m thankful for the big greenies like treat that Mom got me for Christmas, and smaller ones for Xena and Chia, too. As always, Mom read the packages carefully and determined that the Minties brand didn’t have anything harmful in it for us. Even though Mom brushes our teeth every day (almost-sometimes she misses a day), my teeth are starting to get some plaque, so we’re hoping these treats will help. And they’re soooo good! *wags* And I’m thankful for the homemade doggie Christmas cookies she made us all – in the shape of a bone – that have only really healthy ingredients and taste great! Some have tomato in them with oregano and some have pumpkin. I love them both. Well, after these thankfuls about food, I wonder how close it is to dinner time…or if it’s cookie time….gotta go check it out.

Your friends, Lucy the birthday month girl, and Xena.

Grooming with Mom: Pumpkin

Published on January 6, 2025January 3, 2025 by Xena, Lucy and Chia18 Comments

Lucy here, reporting on Grooming with Mom. It’s been a while, folks, since Groomer Mom has given me a new groom to report. Today I have news about a young sister to one of our regular neighborhood dogs You may remember Everly, the elderly King Charles Spaniel who lives across the street (and one house down, to be more accurate) from us. You can see and read about her here if you like.

Before we continue, I want to thank Comedy Plus for hosting Awww Mondays!

Pumpkin came to live with Everly and her family because all the relatives said they needed another dog. And since Everly’s aunt had a Doodle stud, why not keep it in the family, so to say. At about 6 months old, Pumpkin finally came on over for her first groom. Here is her “before” picture.

G.M. (Groomer Mom) had already started scissoring her when she remembered to take the picture.
Pumpkin was extremely good “on the table,” especially for a first time. She’s only about 15 or 20 pounds, so if she doesn’t grow too much more, G.M. will be able to continue to groom her.
Her Mom asked for something kind of like a Teddy Bear cut, so the scissoring took almost an hour. Then came the bath, and she was still a very good girl. She wasn’t too crazy about the drying, though.

But even then she didn’t fight, she just tried to pretend it wasn’t happening! What a sweetie she is.
Finally, Pumpkin was done and ready for her folks.

They were thrilled with the results, and Pumpkin got more treats.

Lucy, Ace Reporter, signing off with another successful groom.

Lucy’s Birthday Month

Published on January 5, 2025 by Xena, Lucy and Chia26 Comments

Thanks to The Cat on My Head for hosting Sunday selfies.

Hi friends! My birthday is just one day before my Dad’s birthday.
Chia: Does that mean you’re a year older than him? Or just a day older?
Lucy: Mmmm, no, it doesn’t work that way. You have to factor in years and divide by a number and then add so many days.
Chia: Oh. Never mind. Are you gonna get something good? Are you gonna be so excited you’ll go outa your mind?
Lucy: Hmmm, no, it only works that way with you. But maybe I’ll get something good. I’ve been a very good girl all year. Mom says my picture is even in the dictionary, right next to the word “compliant.” Not sure what that means, but I always try to do what I’m supposed to do.

I just got my early birthday bath. I didn’t think I needed one. Mom took this picture to “prove” that I did. By the way, that’s Chia’s Edward the Duck laying by my feet. Don’t worry, I won’t hurt him.

Someone else in the house said I smelled bad, too. I was just trying to be there for him, ya know? Oh well, it was bath time. And I did a first for me. Always, always, always, when Mom said, “Get in the tub, Lucy.” I jumped in the tub (compliant). But this time I said, “I don’t want a bath.” We went back and forth like that several times, and I held to my stance. Except when Mom reached down to pick me up. When she did that, I dropped to the floor. Then, you won’t believe what happened! Mom was just standing there not looking at me and I was just standing there in silent protest and I thought, “Great, no bath,” when she reached down real fast and picked me up and put me in the tub. Aghh! At least she didn’t try to take my picture while I was getting showered.

A while later when I was all dry we all got to go out in the dog lot to do our “business.” Now I can see that I did need a bath to let my Hebrew name, Ora, shine through. Ora means light or brightness. Can you see all the bright light shining off me?

I hope I stay clean until my birthday on January 14. I hope someone scratches my tummy all day. That’s my favorite thing. Oh, and for a birthday present, Xena said I can make as many posts on “her” blog as I want all month long. So get ready, ’cause I’m gonna be at the computer a lot (as long as Mom doesn’t mind helping me). Oh, and this is my selfie today, as Ora!

Your waggly, birthday month girlfriend, Lucy.

Lucy’s Thursday Poetry and Thankfuls

Published on January 2, 2025December 28, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia19 Comments

As always, we give our thanks to Angel Brian who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the fun picture every week.

Xena: Since I didn’t want to deal with a mess of baby pandas, I asked Lucy to do the poem this week. This is right up her alley!

Lucy: Thanks, Xena. And she’s right; I love babies of any kind. So let’s get this poem going!

Panda Sitting

I started sitting baby pandas
And next thing that I knew
I was planning a New Years party
For baby pandas in the zoo.

They were so excited
With the treats and toys and fun
I had to watch them closely
That no one took off at a run.

They rolled around and giggled
And said I was their new Mom.
I couldn’t be more happy;
I love each and every one!

Thankfuls!
Xena: I’m thankful that my Mommy is finally starting to feel better from that nasty flu that I hope flew away and isn’t scaring me with her hacking and coughing and blowing.
Chia: I’m thankful I could be Mom’s therapy dog while she was sick. I stayed with her and cuddled her and I think I heard her say I’m her new favorite dog.
Xena: No! I don’t believe you. You should be thankful I don’t bite off your tail for saying that!
Chia: *grrrr*
Lucy: Stop. Mom loves us all. And we’re all her favorite pups. Now be thankful I don’t lay on you.
Xena (Mommy’s favorite), Chia (Mom’s favorite) and Lucy: We wish you a very happy and healthy New Year!

Angel Lexi: Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

Published on December 30, 2024December 30, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia32 Comments

Those of you who have been following this blog for years will remember this post from a previous Remembrance Day. For our newer friends, Angel Lexi was – and still is – my heart dog. She was not affectionate with me, but looked to me to be her “agent,” her “chauffeur,” and “enabler” but in a good way. I was thrilled to be all those things. I hope you enjoy this short review of her amazing life.

From puppy hood to adult hood,Lexi’s gifts and joy of life shone through.

She could separate the different roles in her life to behave accordingly. She loved to bring smiles to people of all ages. On stage, which was her favorite place to be,

and at the children’s hospital, her second favorite place.

And sometimes it was just dance time.

We love you always, my precious girl, and honor you for fulfilling your mission in life: to bring joy to others.

Many thanks to Ann at Zoolatry for sharing her lovely badge acknowledging this day.

The Case Finale

Published on December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia8 Comments

In case you missed any of this suspenseful series, you can click on these links to catch up: In order –
Ludwig’s Injuries
Ludwig’s Funeral
Xena’s Close Call
The Trial
Ludwig and the Court Case
Startling Trial Revelations
A Surprise in Bavaria

In Shanaya’s home:

Chia: Come on, you guys, stop backing away from me.

Shanaya, I know you’re a ninja or blackbelt or something else totally pawsome. But I can run faster than you. Besides, I didn’t come here to hurt anyone. Quite the opposite! Sissie, I had to clear things up between us. I need you to know that I didn’t put that pillow on your head. I’m telling the truth. I would never ever hurt you, at least not on purpose. You’re my sister and, well, uh, it’s hard for me to say, but… I love you. You’re part of my pack, an important part, and well, geez this is hard to say…you’re my sister. Please come home with me.

Xena: *sob and happy wags* I love you too! Let’s go home
Chia: You can stop hugging me now.

Back in court…

Xena: Judge Lucy, please don’t put Chia in jail! She’s my sister and I need her.
Chia: You can stop hugging me now, Xena.
Judge Lucy: Chia, you admitted guilt on deading- or at least attempting to deadie – Ludwig. Even though Ludwig will never be the same, he has sent word that he does not want to see you prosecuted. He understands it’s just in a dog’s nature. Admitting what you did even in the face of consequences was a growth moment in itself for you.
There was no proof in attempted stuffie deading of two other stuffies.
Xena believes that you love her and didn’t try to hurt her. She thinks she may have twisted around in her sleep and the pillow fell over her face.

Chia: So what’s the bottom line, Judge Judy, er, Lucy?

Judge Lucy: 1. On charges of attempted first degree stuffie deading: guilty and pardoned. 2. On charges of attempted stuffie deading: charges dropped. 3. On charges of attempted murder of your sister: not guilty. Case dismissed.
Chia: Let the whole world rejoice! (Well, at least all my friends!)

Peace on earth, good will toward men and dogs and stuffies.

Chia: Xena, we’re home. You can stop hugging me now.

The end.

Lucy’s Poetic Thankful Thursday

Published on December 26, 2024December 20, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia13 Comments

Hi friends, it’s me, Lucy, back again having fun with a picture by Angel Sammy I know I did this last week, but my little sister who owns this blog by inheritance from Angel Lexi – did I get that all right, Xena? Yes? Great. Anyhow she told me to go ahead and take it again this week. The whole thing was a bit scary to her and she was afraid if she let Chia hop in the picture she would tear the whole thing apart. As it was, I’m too big to fit through all that mess, so no picture of any of us will be added this time.

The Lost Meaning of Christmas by Lucy

It seems some folks have more money than sense;
At least it’s all held within their own fence.
Just think of all the poor peeps they could assist
If the meaning of Christmas they hadn’t missed.

Chia: Wow, I coulda had soooo much fun running around in there! Maybe you would of even heard “pop!” “pop” “pop” *whole body wags* Now that woulda really scared Xeboo out of her furs!!
Lucy: That does sound like fun, except for the scaring Xena part and the destroying someone’s property part, but I think you’re still missing what Christmas is all about. It’s great that we get presents and special treats. But without the birth of the Christ child, none of that would be happening. Hey, I’ve got an idea. I know it’s the day after Christmas, but why don’t we ask Mom to read us the story about how it all started? You’ve never had a chance to go to church to learn these things like me and Xena have, and Angel Lexi before us.
Chia: A story? OK!

Xena: Thanks, Lucy, for handling that and for the meaningful, if short, poem. We all want to say how thankful we are for the many good friends we have in Blogville. We rejoice when you rejoice and cry when you cry. That’s what friends do, right? Hoping everyone had a wonderful Christmas, or Chanukah for our Jewish friends.

And, as always I’m thankful for Angel Brian, who does such a great job at hosting Thankful Thursday.

Our Christmas Card to You

Published on December 24, 2024December 20, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia15 Comments

Xena: Well, as we mentioned on Christmas Card Day, Mommy was a bit late sending our card off to get printed. Then it took 87 days to get here. And by then Mommy was deep into the flu. So only the cards to the immediate family got sent, and then barely!

We all hate that you aren’t going to get our paper card, but we wanted to be sure you know that this one that we posted on Christmas Card Day is for you. So print it or save it or just enjoy it here.

Merry Christmas, with lots of love from all of us pups and Mom Amy and Dad Jeff!

A Surprise in Bavaria

Published on December 22, 2024December 16, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia12 Comments

Lucy, outside of the courthouse: Has there been any progress in determining the whereabouts of the defendant?

Larry the Lemur: Yes, Your Honor, er, Lucy. She was spotted making a getaway in a helicopter. We have some footage of it. Here it is on my cell phone.

We tracked the chopper as far as the Azores Archipelago, which sits in the Atlantic Ocean approximately halfway between the U.S. and Germany.

Lucy: You don’t mean Chia is headed to…
Larry: Yes, it does seem that she knows where her sister went under the witness protection plan. Uh, Lucy? Would you please go ahead and carry me back home now? You know I don’t walk so well anymore. Not since Chia…well…never mind.

meanwhile, in Bavaria..

Xexe: Gee, Shanaya, thanks for letting me sleep here at your apartment. These sleeping cubicles are so cozy with the heat lamp on during these cold nights.

Shanaya: Of course, Xexe, you can stay as long as you need to. Let’s try to get some shut-eye now.

a few minutes later…

Shanaya: Xexe, is that you snoring? You woke me up.
Xexe: No, I don’t snore. Only Chia snores. *eyes open wide*

Xexe *whispering*: What the double hockey sticks is she doing here? How’d she find me?
Shanaya *whispering*: I wish I knew. You go back to bed and I’ll stand guard.
Xexe *whispering*: What if she wakes up? She might tear you to bits.
Shanaya *whispering*: Don’t worry about me. I have a blackbelt in jujitsu.
Xexe: *shakes head, wondering how a belt that is black and soaking in a fruit juice drink can help. Or is that the Bavarian way of swearing…*
Chia: *yawn* You know I can hear you two whispering.
Xexe and Shanaya: *gasp*

To be continued…

Lucy’s Thankful Thursday and Poetry

Published on December 19, 2024December 17, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia22 Comments

Lucy: I’m thankful for Angel Brian, who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the fun picture every week. I hope no one is upset that I added one little detail to the picture – do you see it? Now for my poem.

Double Jeopardy by Lucy

The workers drove a jeep of blue,
Climbing the cliffs of Timbuktu.
To build a house upon the top
Despite the precarious drop.

Then suddenly there did appear
A huge creature with lots of hair,
Blocking the path they must traverse;
They feared returning in a hearse.

Slowly they did back away
While hoping Sasquatch there would stay.
‘T’was not a place a home to build
Unless you were in a Big Foot guild!

Wow, I sure hope my Mom and Dad never decide to do something like that. I’ll have to say, “Just leave me here!”

Chia: I was very sad when Miss Jentry went home on Sunday evening. I curled up in bed with Bro Andrew and cried for a while. But I’m thankful she’s coming back this Sunday…maybe even sooner!

Xena: I’m thankful that our twice a year vet visit to have blood drawn for our DNA heartworm test is done. I don’t like going to the vet. I hide under the chair.
Chia: Hey Xeboo, didn’t you hear what happened? Mom set the vials of blood with the cold pack on top of the car before she helped us back into the car, then she drove away. She didn’t realize what she’d done until we got to FedEx and she couldn’t find the blood they stole from us. Dad’s taking us back again today for “another stick.”
Xena: Noooo!! *shaking and hiding under the kitchen chair*

Lucy: I hope all our friends have a good Thursday and no one tries to steal your blood.

Chia’s Nails and Dance Hopes on Sunday Selfie

Published on December 15, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia25 Comments

Thanks to The Cat on My Head for hosting Sunday selfies.

Chia: Hey Miss Jentry, I’m so waggin’ glad you came over to stay with us last night. I like snuggling up with you to sleep. And all that food you cooked today smelled so yummy! *whole body wags*

Miss Jentry: I love you too, Chia, and I know what you’re trying to do. But your Mom said not to give you any of it.

Chia: Well, in that case, I’m gonna go with my Dad. After all, I wanna show off my pretty new nail polish!

Chia: Dad’s going to play his horn with the big band at a private party. They’ll think I’m so cute they’ll let me in, and I know how to dance, you know. I learned freestyle dancing from Mom and Xena.

Hey Dad, you look really nice. So do I. Miss Jentry gave me a bath and painted my nails like candy canes. I wanna go to the dance with you. *whole body wags* I’m ready to go! Let’s go! Let’s go!

Dad Jeff: Uh, Amy, did you tell Chia she could go with me? She’s even got her harness on to go.

Mom Amy: Nope. It was all her idea. Good luck dissuading her.

Lucy’s Report on Millie’s Birthday

Published on December 14, 2024December 15, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia9 Comments

Lucy, Ace Reporter here with a special video to show you today. One of our shih tzu clients – Millie – had a special birthday. She sent us a video of her dancing while her Mom sang Happy Birthday, and we want to share it with you, dear reader.

https://youtube.com/shorts/RBeclm0-88w

Even her little brother Gus joined in! I hope you enjoyed the enthusiasm with which Miss Mille celebrated her birthday.

This is Lucy signing off with wishes for a good rest of your weekend. *wags*

Xena’s Thankful Poetic Thursday

Published on December 12, 2024December 9, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia23 Comments

Xena: We’re finally back with a working ‘puter. And we’re not letting Mommy set her coffee cup anywhere near her ‘puter anymore! As always, we give our thanks to Angel Brian who is hosting Thankful Thursday, as well as Angel Sammy for the fun picture every week. I saw all that yummy milk and hopped right in to help lick it up.

Don’t Cry over Spilled Milk by Xena

Janie had just gotten her milk from the table
When she tripped o’er her own feet and wasn’t able
To keep it from spilling all over the floor.
That was the last of it, there was not any more.

Janie, Liz, Dell and Belle all began to cry;
The cats rubbed her legs and meowed loud and high.
Her schnauzer said, Stop! Let’s clean the floor
Don’t cry over spilt milk, there will always be more.

Now it’s time for thankfuls. I’m thankful I get to cuddle up under the covers with my Mommy every night. Sometimes I get too hot and crawl out from under blankets. Then, when I get cold and start to shiver, it wakes Mommy up and she pulls me close under the blankets and holds me until we fall asleep again.

Lucy: Since I don’t sleep under the covers, I’m thankful that Mom puts my sweater on me to keep me warm at the foot of the bed. Although I often creep up along her leg to touch her and Dad while I sleep

Chia: Seems like we’ve got a theme going on here. OK, so I’m thankful that I’m the best cover diver in the house and sleep anywhere I can get to under the covers. Lots of times, though, it’s right in between Dad and Mom’s legs.

That’s it for today. Have a good end of the week and weekend and we’ll see all y’all soon!
Xena Schnauzer ~~Warrior~~ Cuddle Princess and my pack

Christmas Card Day

Published on December 9, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia27 Comments

Hi folks! Mom almost forgot, but she finally has time (and her laptop back) to help us with our Christmas card! We were a bit late sending it off to be printed, but we can still participate in today’s Christmas Card sharing over our blogs. Here it is!

Love and Peace from us all this Holiday Season.

Startling Trial Revelations

Published on December 7, 2024December 6, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia24 Comments

Judge Lucy: Since we do not have a state or local prosecutor, I will show the next piece of evidence. Chia, you were caught on video attacking and deading Ludwig. President Larry Lemur, please show us the videos.

President Larry Lemur: Your Honor Lucy and animals and stuffies of the court, do any of you dispute that the dog in this video is our defendant, Chia? If so, speak or woof now. *prolonged silence*
I believe you can clearly see what Chia was doing when she thought she was not being watched.

Next is the video of when she realized she had been filmed during her crime against a stuffie, and this is where she tried to cover it up by stating that she had found Ludwig torn apart like this, with his stuffing hanging out.

Judge Lucy: Defendant Chia, I will give you one more chance to try to redeem yourself by entering a different plea.

Chia: But, but…I thought no one saw and then it wouldn’t count. And hey! You said this is a mock trial!! What about that!

Judge Lucy: Yes, we had set it up that way until the hard evidence of these two videos appeared in my email from an anonymous source.

meanwhile…

Xexe in Hospital Room in Bavaria: I’ll be right here with you, Ludwig. I’m going to try to get a little shut-eye in this chair the kind nurse had brought in for me, but just say my name – either of my names – and I’ll help you with whatever you need.

Ludwig: You are still my love, XeXe or Xena or whatever lovely moniker you wish for me to call you. After all, a rose by any other name is still a rose, and you, my Xena Schnauzer, by any other name, are still my love. Your beautiful face is always in my heart and will live in my soul forever, and…

Xexe: *snore*

*back at the courtroom*

Chia: Dogs and Stuffies of the jury! Yes! Yes! I deadied the stuffie!! It was me! I had fun doing it and I will do it again! It’s. Just. A. Stuffie!!

*Stunned silence while Chia turns and runs out of the courtroom.*

Ludwig and the Court Case

Published on December 4, 2024December 2, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia25 Comments

In case you missed any of this suspenseful series, you can click on these links to catch up: In order –
Ludwig’s Injuries
Ludwig’s Funeral
Xena’s Close Call
The Trial

Judge Lucy: Shania, please present the picture.
Shania: Yes, Your Honor Lucy. This picture was taken after I had finished the life-saving surgery on Herr Ludwig. He lost a lot of stuffing, but in the end, he survived.

Judge Lucy: Please give your credentials for doing this kind of medicine.
Shania: I studied wartime surgery in my homeland of Germany – in Bavaria, to be more specific – the same state from which Ludwig hails. Besides both being schnauzers, that’s why we were such good friends. We often went out for a non-alcohol beer together. When he was in such bad shape it made me faint from worry that he wouldn’t make it. However, I roused myself in time to perform the necessary repair surgery to keep him alive.

Chia: Where is he now? Did he talk? I thought for sure…well, never mind. *hangs head*

Shania: He’s was air-lifted to a specialty facility for seriously injured stuffied. We’re all still praying he makes it.

Meanwhile in Bavaria…

Shania’s Identical Twin Sister Shanaya: How are you feeling, Ludwig? Xexe and I will take turns staying here with you while you begin to recover.
Ludwig: I’m very tired, Fräulein Shanaya . I lost a lot of stuffing. But I think I’ll be OK.

Xexe: Miss Nurse, when can Ludwig go home with me? Don’t misunderstand…I have my pajamas on and am prepared to spend the night with him here. Or as long as it takes. I’m in a witness protection plan and am living with Fräulein Shanaya here in Bavaria. My real name’s Xena, but now I’m going by an alias, Xexe.
Shanaya: Xexe, I don’t think you’re supposed to tell anyone that…

Back to the trial…

Chia: I don’t understand. But what about the funeral?!

Shania: When I realized that Herr Ludwig was – most likely – going to recover – with the proper help, that is – President Larry Lemur and I discussed how this should be handled. Ludwig was still too injured to talk and stayed in a stuffie coma for a few days. In the meantime, we staged his funeral, hoping the dog who had performed this heinous crime would come forward, or in some way be identified. But she didn’t. So that’s when we went to Lucy, asking her to hold a mock trial.

Chia: Mock trial?

To be cont’d…

Sunday Selfie

Published on December 1, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia27 Comments

Xena: Thanks to The Cat on My Head for hosting Sunday selfies. Since Sawyer asked so nicely for everyone to join in, we took a vote and…

Chia: We did NOT vote. Why do you always have to say that?

Xena: Lucy and I voted without you. Anyhoo, as I was saying, we decided to give this Sunday to our dear Riley, who crossed the Bridge last Wednesday. We also want to thank Miss Ann from Zoolatry for making the picture even prettier.

We love you, Riley!

The Trial

Published on December 1, 2024November 30, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia27 Comments

In case you missed any of this suspenseful series, you can click on these links to catch up: In order –
Ludwig’s Injuries
Ludwig’s Funeral
Xena’s Close Call

Judge Lucy: Defendant Chia, how do you plea to the charge of Murder of Stuffie in the First Degree?

Chia: I plead not guilty, Your Honor Lucy. I don’t even know what you’re talking about.

Judge Lucy: Here’s some pictures that might help your memory.

Chia: You can’t prove anything! You can’t prove it was me! Why do I always get blamed?!
Dogs and stuffies of the jury, you’ve gotta find me not guilty. I’m almost innocent!

Judge Lucy: Then how do you explain this picture?

Chia: Ummm, give me a minute. Oh yeah. I found Ludwig and brought him to Dad so he could take him to the emergency stuffie vet.

Judge Lucy: What about Xena waking up with a pillow over her head right after you were in the bed with her? This happened just before Ludwig was attacked. By the way, you also have a second charge of Attempted Murder.

Chia: Circumstantial evidence, Your Honor Lucy. You can’t convict me without more proof!

Judge Lucy: What about Prayer Bear and Edward the Duck who were not actually killed but looked like they had been knocked out at the same time Xena woke up with the pillow over her face?

Chia: We had been playing so hard that they passed out. Or maybe Xena did it.

Judge Lucy: Uh, yes, they’re OK now. And if they corroborate your story, we can drop that charge.

Chia: So, what else ya got?

Judge Lucy: How about a first hand witness?
Chia: Impossible! Ludwig’s dead, and he’s the only one who saw me…er, I mean, no one could say what really happened!! Could they???

To be continued…

Riley – A Memorial

Published on November 29, 2024November 28, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia32 Comments

Xena: I wanted to help post some pictures of the brother we were all thankful to have.

Yes, were. Riley crossed the Rainbow Bridge the day before Thanksgiving. It’s been a sad few days, and we really hate to see our brother Andrew so sad. But, as it had to be, it was him who finally made the decision, and we could all see that Riley was ready. Poor Ri-boy was in a lot of pain with no hope of it getting better, so Andrew did the loving thing.

Miss Ingrid, who has Benji and Dalton, made us this beautiful momento picture.

Here are pictures Mommy has taken of Riley throughout the years. She says to please be sure to read the captions in the pictures.

Riley’s first day with us. He was 6 months old.

You will leave a big hole in our hearts and our home, sweet Riley. We love you, now and forever.

Thanksgiving for Our Riley

Published on November 28, 2024 by Xena, Lucy and Chia32 Comments

Today, appropriately enough, it’s Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving Day. Through many tears, we all give thanks for our big, sweet boy, who left us yesterday for the Bridge. The last two days he gave us clear signs that he was ready…ready to be free of pain; ready to breathe easily again; ready to give up the trials of this life and wait for His Person Andrew on the Other Side.

At the only “vet place” he ever liked going, he ate Hershey’s Kisses as the kind tech fed them to him, a sweet treat that had always been forbidden. But now it couldn’t hurt him. His Person Andrew, Jentry, and I sat on the floor with him, gently stroking him, reminding him of the fun parts of his life, and going through a box of kleenex as we said our goodbyes and fed him more chocolate.

The vet came in and administered a sedative through the catheter that had just been placed in his leg. While holding back tears herself, she listened to our stories about Riley. She shared that every time she had to do this, she also cried after she got home. Then the final injection went into the catheter and he slipped peacefully away.

Tomorrow I will post a memorial of pictures of our big, sweet boy, whose greatest loves in his life were always Andrew and little children.