Lucy and Xena: We all love how Miss Ann at Zoolatry makes fun graphics and pictures for all of us bloggers! And today is our day to shine!! Be sure to go visit June and Miss Ann to see us featured there today. (Thanks, June, for letting us use your blog!)
Also, as always, thanks to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Happy Tuesday Blog Hop!
*wags* and *little woofs* Lucy and Xena
I had a great day at work on Thursday! I kept waiting for all the folks who love me to come to see me, and they did!
First was Miss Nancy. I think she just likes me, but that counts, too, right? She stayed most of the day working on church stuff.
Then came…can you guess…yes! The Pastor! I smiled and wiggled extra hard and he pet me and smiled even bigger than I did.
Then a lot of church ladies came in for a meeting. One of them didn’t want me near her (her loss, Mom said), but the rest pet me and were happy to see me. I smiled and wagged at everyone.
Then Mailman Thomas came! Woohoo! He always smiles, saying, “Hello, Lucy!” and pets me and gives me a nice big treat. Mom was looking a different way when he got there, so he tapped on the outside door cause he knew I was supposed to be there that day. Mom opened the door and I ran out to greet Mailman Thomas. Mom stepped out and said, “Aren’t you giving Lucy a treat today?” to which he replied, “I already did!” It was true, but it happened so fast I would have been happy to get another one *wags*.
When Pastor was leaving for the day he asked me to come to him and give him a kiss. I wasn’t sure if he meant he really wanted a kiss, but Mom said, “Go on Lucy.” So I ran to him and he gave me a great big kiss on my nose. *blush*
As if the day hadn’t already been super great, Mom gave me one of her Hebrew National hot dogs for lunch — I never get lunch at home! It was sometime after lunch when everyone except Miss Nancy left and I was getting tired. I asked Mom if we could go home, but she said no, we had at least another hour to stay and work.
I was such a good girl that I’m going to get to go back next Thursday. That makes me happy. Maybe I’ll get another kiss.
Your good girl friend, Lucy
First, thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week.
Hi Folks! Lucy here. Many of you good people, dogs, cats and other species already know that Achilles is my boyfriend and he lives on the other side of Nashville with a pig. Actually, with two pigs now. I think my honey must be a brave saint to do that. But then, what other choice does he have? I offered him a home here with me, but he said he’d end up killing Riley and Riley said he’d end up killing Achilles. So he stays there with the pigs. *sigh*
Anyhoo, I thought it might be fun to ask him to help me with today’s crazy picture. Here goes…
Suzie by Lucy
Uncle Bill has a friend whose pet loves to dine;
A hog or a boar or a really big swine.
They came to visit. I screamed, “Achilles, help me!”
“Our best course of action, Lucy, is to flee!”
We ran to the door but the door wasn’t open;
We ran to the kitchen and hid in the oven.
The pig said, “I’m hungry Dad, cook me a dog.”
We ran out the door and into the thick fog.
We ran for our lives yelling “Go away you big clout!”
“But I just want to play,” she replied with a pout.
“You said you would eat us,” we said with a frown.”
“I was just kidding; at heart I’m a big clown!”
We turned back and played with that extra-sized hog.
We dodged and jumped over her like she was a log.
She giggled and ran at us til she heard her phone…
Her Dad said, “That’s all, Suzie, it’s time to go home!”
I sure hope you liked my poem this week. I’m thankful that I don’t have to live with pigs, although I’m pretty sure we would be friends. At least I would try to be friends.
Chia: I’m thankful it stopped raining and I have sun puddles instead of rain puddles to lay in!
Lucy: I’m also very thankful the pastor said I can come back to the church today. (He loves me.) I promise to be a good girl and only do my busyness outside! Is it time to go yet, Mom?
Mom: Yep, we need to wrap up our thankfuls for another week and get to work!
First, Thanks to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Happy Tuesday Blog Hop!
It’s me, Xena, owner of this blog. It was willed to me by Angel Le…
Chia: Blah, blah blah.
Xena: …xi and it’s mine. Now that we have that established Chia, let’s get on with our story. If you remember, our front yard had grown into a jungle. We saw giraffes and monkeys and were being stalked by Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my! Well, at least by a tiger when Riley came and rescued us. He had heard the roar of a riding lawn mower starting up. Today…
The jungle and the critters in it all seem to be gone. I can still smell them, though. It’s sure hot and muggy (90% humidity) enough for it to be a jungle out here.
Wait, I’ve got a scent.
I think it’s a condor! I think it’s big and dangerous! *shudder* I’m gettin’ outa here.
…and then, Daddy, I chased it away. It was so big and scary!
Daddy: You’re my brave little girl, Xena.
Much later, at least 87 minutes…
Xena: Our front yard’s becoming a jungle.
Lucy: Do you see a giraffe? I think I hear monkeys.
Xena: *Woof! Woof! Woof!* Hey, you! Giraffe! Get outa our yard!
Lucy: *shudder* I hear something coming towards us in this front yard jungle. There’s lots of cats in this neighborhood. Sure hope it’s not a lion or a tiger or even a bear, oh my!
Both: LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!
Riley: There you both are. Follow me. I hear the mower coming, and you don’t want to be here.
Lucy: Come on Xena…let’s go!
Xena: Hey Riley, did Chia eat my supper?
Monkey: Screeeeee!
Tiger: Eww, smells like stinkin’ dog around here. Glad they’re gone!
The end.
Thanks to The Cat on My Head for hosting Sunday selfies, and congrats to them on their year #10 of blogging!
We’ve had a very hot and dry summer, and Mommy kept telling the grass cutter guy, “Nope, it doesn’t need cut yet,” every week. Then it started to rain. And the temperatures dropped about 10 degrees. And everyone’s grass started to grow…fast! In fact, too fast for our grass cutter guy to keep up with.
Here’s my selfie, in our front yard!
Guess it’s not really that long. I can still see, kinda. Hey I wonder if there’s any critters in here to chase.
Lucy: Xena! Where are you? I can’t find you!
The grass cutter guy’s supposed to come tomorrow. Maybe someone will find me and Lucy before that.
A little later….
Chia: There they are! Hey, Xena! Can I have your supper?
To be continued….
First, thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week.
Xena: It’s not July anymore, so I get to do as many posts as I want, cause it’s not Chia’s birthday month any more and it’s my blog. Angel Lexi willed it to me. I’m very thankful for both those things!
Chia: No she didn’t!
Xena: She came to me in a dream and…
Lucy: Enough. Just do your poem, Xena.
Xena: Ok. *wags* This one was a bit of a challenge. And quite a bit scary to experience. But I always feel safe in my kennel. Oops, I almost gave away my poem. Well, here goes…
My Dare Ride by Xena
I took the dare,
I rode the ride.
I had somewhere
I’m safe to hide!
My Mommy said
She’d wait for me
‘Cause I’m her little
|Cup of tea!
I won the bet
What did I get?
A raw steak and
A cup of tea!
That’s all for me!
XOX Xena Schnauzer Rolly Coaster Schnauzer
Hey, Chia here. I had a harrowing time at the vet this week. Dad took me (where the h-e-double hockey sticks was Mom?). At first I was watching Xena shake and shiver and then I was watching Lucy try to make friends with everyone until… until…I saw my dachshund friend up on the ledge! How the h-e-double hockey sticks did BeMine, aka MiniMe, get up there, or get here at all?!
I went ballistic. I didn’t even hear Dad telling me to settle down and stop barking. I couldn’t take my eyes off BeMine, aka MiniMe.
Dad got me – still carrying on – and Xena – still shaking – out of there as soon as they were done stealing our blood for the DNA Heartworm test that Mom sends off to Canada. Lucy was in the back getting her blood stolen when Dad told the crew that he was going to take us to the car. He took us out the back way, probably so I couldn’t see MiniMe again…or was it MiniMe?
I sure am happy to be home, and that somehow MiniMe managed to get home, too, to cuddle with me.
Thanks to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Happy Tuesday Blog Hop and letting me tell my story with a happy ending!
First, thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week.
So, Mom did one of those AI things, telling it to do a rat terrier/Jack Russell mix. Not bad, huh? But she forgot the daschund part of me. And the freckles, BOL!
So, since it’s still my birthday month, I get to do the poem again. Hope you like it!
My Emotional Support Baby by Chia
It was bathtime again, I hate it so much!
I shake and I fight and don’t want to be touched!
Mom got me a baby to help me to cope.
I settled down even when covered with soap.
I think this might work! But do I have to share
My food or my bed or the comb for my hair?
I think this will work; I can lick his small hands.
And play with his toes. Oh! I’ve got some fun plans!
I hope you like my poem. *whole body wags* But I still don’t think I would like getting my bath.
I am so thankful I don’t have to get a bath very often like Xena, who gets one every weekend. She told me she is almost human; she has hair and skin like people, and, like people, has to get washed up lots more often than me with my dog hair. Hmph. I’ll take my dog hair any old day if it means fewer baths!
Finally….and I was a good girl! Thomas the mailman was so happy to see me; he said he’s missed me a lot! And he gave me a treat. The group that meets at the church right next to my office were all happy to see me and everyone kept fussing over me and complimenting me. Maybe I’ll be able to go back again. Whew, I’m tired. It was a busy day!
Thanks to Comedy Plus for hosting Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop!
Xena Schnauzer Church Princess
As many of you know, our Angel Lexi was a theater dog (among many more things). She rehearsed for six weeks before performing 27 times on stage in the main theatre at the Chattanooga Theatre Center. She made a great impression even before the show opened…and later, after the closing of the Wizard of Oz – which, by the way, brought in a record crowd of 7,000 people, Lexi won her own Annie Award, the first ever given to an animal at that theater.
You should have seen me at the Annie Awards just before the show opened. I wore a white tux collar and red bow tie – I just knew clothes were going to enter into this at some point! Mom says it was, after all, a black tie affair. So where does this red bow tie come in? Mom wore a red gown to match my red bow tie. I worked the crowd. Pet me, feed me, adore me. And they did. Mom managed to ruin it a bit when she stood up on a chair and warned everyone, “Do not give any ham to the schnauzer.”
After the social hour in the lobby, I sat on Mom’s lap for the awards in the auditorium – the one where I will be performing. At first, all the clapping, yelling and hooting bothered me. After about 20 minutes I decided it didn’t matter and settled down to watch the awards, even taking a little nap at the end. Then back to the lobby for dessert! I found the cream puff table and stood with my front paws on it, looking longingly at the treats – not without reward! The director is extremely impressed with my behavior, everyone’s reactions to me and my reactions back to them. What does he expect? When I am nice everyone feeds me treats and pets me. Isn’t that what life is all about, anyhow? So Mom says I don’t have to wear any more clothes during the play. That’s good. Now, if I could just get rid of those darned flying monkeys.
Woof, woof! LexiToto
Thanks Comedy Plus for hosting Awww Mondays.
Thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. Today I got up before Xena so I could make the poem for the picture. And here it is…
Open Wide by Chia
Hey lady, that’s right, open up wide
And let me take a good look inside.
I’m heading to college and need to decide
What type of service I will soon provide.
Dentistry is high up on my list…
I’ve also thought of being a linguist.
But these gorgeous teeth I can’t resist.
My mind’s made up, thanks for your assist!
I’m not sure I’d want a monkey looking in my mouth, let along messing with my teeth, ya know?
Anyhoo, Lucy’s finally back home — and so’s my Dad. I’m super thankful for that! Xena’s playing with me more, too, and that’s been nice. I’ll be even more thankful when the weather cools off a bit and we can go walking when Mom gets home from work. Hope to see y’all again soon!
XOXOXOXOX Chia!
First, Thanks to Miss Sandee at Comedy Plus for hosting Happy Tuesday Blog Hop!
Hi there, dear readers! I’m Lucy, Ace Reporter reporting on two pups coming to Small Dog Grooming for the first time. Their Mom found us, er, I mean found Groomer Mom, on the local Nextdoor App and was glad to have someone nearby to take care of her pups’ grooming needs.
Both pups are rescues and about eight years old. First, let’s take a look at Coco, a tiny five pound shih tzu. This is her “before” picture. (Guess her Mom had been looking for a new groomer for a while!)
Her Mom was very specific about how she wanted her groomed, including leaving her ears that long and the very different look of how her face was to be groomed. She wanted the whole top part shaved, and the lower sides and bottom part left long. Well, even though that went against the grain, so to say, with G.M., she did what was asked. By the way, Coco is a very sweet little girl and even gave G.M. a couple of kisses.
Here is Coco after her groom:
Next up is Coco’s adopted sister, Sophie. She’s a PomChi, and also only five pounds. She’s very much attached to her Mom and was a bit scared being left here. But Groomer Mom loved on her and talked sweet to her the whole time to try to help her feel ok. Here is Sophie’s “before” picture:
She’s also a precious girl, and asked G.M to hold her. She was only getting what G.M. calls a “mini-groom.” That’s when the pups get their nails cut, face, private areas and paws cleaned up. Her Mom also wanted some of the hairs sticking out around her “scruff” trimmed just a bit, as well as her ears. G.M. also slightly trimmed her legs. So, now, what you’ve been waiting for:
Their Mom was tickled, and later texted G.M. to tell her how much she loved their grooms. She said with the difference in price in what she had been paying (about half), she could get them groomed more often. (She also tipped G.M. very well!) G.M. will welcome these two sweet girls back anytime!
Lucy, Ace Reporter, with signing off.
First off, I want to woof a big thanks to The Cat on My Head for hosting Sunday Selfies!
I decided to break my stereotype. Here I am in a regal pose!
Y’all have a good Sunday. I’m going to go bother my friend Jentry now. I know she’s here somewhere.
XOXOXOXOX Chia, the Birthday Month Girl
Good morning! Chia’s still asleep so I’m doing our post today. If she wants to keep this birthday month of blogging to herself, she’d better get up earlier! Thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week. Here’s his picture and my haiku poem for this week.
There’s scooters for all ages
But none for a dog.
I don’t want one anyhow.
That’s my first haiku. Whatcha think?
I have to tell y’all about what’s going on in my Freestyle world that I think I’m happy about. Mommy took me and Chia a coupla weeks ago to practice, just the 3 of us. It was supposed to be Chia’s turn to learn a dance routine and go get her first title this November. Mommy wanted Chia to watch and learn from me, since she imitates me a lot. So I got to dance around the floor first with my Mommy, then I had to go in the kennel while Chia went out and tried it. I quickly discovered the kennel door wasn’t latched, so I ran out and joined the fun. Instead of stopping, Mommy kept going with both of us. Sometimes me and Chia danced right next to each other and sometimes we danced with Mommy between us. Mommy was so thrilled with what we did that we went back last Friday and met Miss Julia there so she could watch us and help with suggestions. BTW (that means By The Way), one person dancing with two dogs is called a Brace. Miss Julia videoed it. Mommy says please remember, this is only the second time we’ve done this, and we’re just “piddling around” out on the floor. Chia’s still got a lot to learn.
I didn’t think I was going to get to do Freestyle again this year, but I don’t mind sharing a performance with the long dog as long as I get to dance, too. Besides, I’m a lot more experienced and confident and can kinda push her around out there teach her things. So that’s my thankful for today. Oops, she’s waking up. I’d better hit “publish” now. Have a great rest of the week and do what you love!
Xena Schnauzer Dancing Princess
Our four-year-old Chia was just two weeks short of her first birthday when this picture was taken. At this point she’d been part of our household for about four months.
Thanks to Comedy Plus for hosting Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop! (Well, we were almost wordless!)
Hey folks. Feelin’ kind of sad. Lucy left. She went on a long drive in the car with Dad to our Grandma’s. She left real early yesterday, and I thought she’d be home by now.
Me and Xena, we’ve been playing, and Mom’s been working with me some on Freestyle and on walking nice, like not pulling on the leash, outside with her. I’ve been getting lots of treat cheese. But it’s just not the same without Lucy, ya know?
It’s like there’s something wrong with this picture.
Guess I’ll hang out on the couch with Riley for a while. Even though he has my pillow. And I’m in Lucy’s spot. But at least our butts are touching. Maybe she’ll be home tomorrow…
Thanks Comedy Plus for hosting Awww Mondays.
Man, my July 4th birthday was all it was cracked up to be! So far so good with the fireworks…but it’s still daylight. I may have to try to comfort Lucy and Xena later on tonight. I’ll just remind Mom about the CBD oil and valerian. That should do it!
My day started off with a great walk around the neighborhood with my folks and Lucy and Xena. I was hoping I’d see my friend Pam or my friend Ron but it must have been too early for them to be out.
Around noon Mom surprised us all with meaty raw beef rib bones. OMD! They were so good!!! Lucy chewed hers up and ate it all before me and Xena had even gotten all the meat off ours. I kept mine hidden outside and chewed on it off and on all day. Finally Mom traded me a treat for the little bit that was left. Deal!
Then, just before all the folks sat down to eat their holiday feast Mom gave me my present to dig out of a bag!
At first I thought the thing was a mop head. I thought, “What the heck, a mop head might be fun to play with, right?” Then I got it clear out and started to smell treats. Even the best mops don’t smell like treats…
On the back of the mop head were little X-es that were cut open with a treat in each one. Later, Mom confessed to having put them there. Here’s what the insert said about what I found out wasn’t a mop:
Eddie the Eel
“Eddie is not your ordinary dog toy; he’s a daring deep-sea explorer! With his flexible body that can be rolled and twisted, Eddie loves to surprise your furry friend with hidden treats cleverly tucked away in his lifelike fish scales…the mop-like velvet fabric isn’t just soft and huggable, it’s also great for cleaning your pup’s teeth as they explore his unique texture.”
So his name is Eddie and he’s an eel and he’s my new toothbrush that sometimes gives me treats. Hmmm. At least he screams when I bite him!
Then I went back to the bag, thinking I’d missed something, and sure enough, there was another stuffie in there! (And that weird thing on the front of my collar is a Gee Pee Ess tracker. I can’t run off anywhere without them knowing and finding me!)
Back to my present number 2. A duck. Hmmm. Looks like a dead duck to me.
Hey, Mom, is this duck dead? I found it that way. I didn’t do it!
Come on, I”ll take you..wait! You’re screaming! And making crinkly noises! Hey, you might be fun to play with after all! I think I”ll call you Howard.
“Yawn” It’s been a good day…
…I wonder what we’ll do tomorrow…
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*wags, wags, wags, wags* Hi, it’s me, Chia, the birthday girl! In case you haven’t heard, I’m turning four years old today, and the whole country is celebrating! I’ve decided to give the first picture poem of my birthday month to Angel Lexi. Hey, maybe I am growing up!
I’ve heard she used to help our folks teach ballroom dance, so I knew she would be the expert on this. She sent me this poem to share with y’all today.
First, thanks to Angel Brian for hosting Thankful Thursday as well as Angel Sammy for the fun pictures every week.
You’re Doing It Wrong by Angel Lexi
Please try to keep on beat
Stop looking at your feet!
Hold paws and move closer
And please don’t call me “sir.”
If you want to rumba
Stop dancing the samba.
You flew me to the North Pole
Cause your dance ain’t got no soul.
Don’t give up though it seems hopeless.
You two just have to focus.
This lesson’s going on your card
So you two just keep trying hard.
Chia: Do you see the credit card by Angel Lexi’s paw? Wow, she thought of everything. I knew she was the right one to do the poem for this picture! When she helped teach ballroom dance she always watched the teens practice and barked at them when they were doing it wrong. Then Mom or Dad had to go over and say, “Show me,” to the couple Lexi had singled out. And, sure enough, they were always doing it wrong. Maybe someday I can do that, too.
Riley: Dream on, hot dog. Me and Lexi, we didn’t always like each other, but she knew what she was doing and was always good at it. There’ll never be another like her. But I have to say, it was mighty nice of you to give her your special day poem. Maybe you really are growing up, Chia.
Chia: *wags* Thanks, RiBoy. *wags* Hey, everyone, I’ll be back tomorrow to share how my special birthday went today, with all my presents and great food. *paws crossed* In the meantime, I’m also letting Lucy do our Independence Day wishes. (I should get extra treats for this!)
I do want to do the thankfuls today. I’m thankful brother Andrew rescued me(when my name was Chico) and brought me here from a bad situation. Then when my previous dad got outa jail and wanted me, Andrew just said I had gone to live with someone else and they won’t give me back (all true). My life here is so, so good!! I love my sister Lucy the most, and I’m so thankful she has put up with me for over three years. And I love my Mom and Dad and cuddling between them in the big bed at night. And I’m thankful for my sister Xena, too. We’re the same size and have fun playing together. I’m thankful for my yummy food and I’m thankful that Mom’s giving me a chance at Freestyle! Wow, I’ve got a lot to be thankful for, don’t I?! *whole body wags*
Happy Fourth of July!!!
Chia
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