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original post: 4/21/08
I came up with these myself...
A : Axle, Arden, Animal, Abby, Asia, Arabella, Alvin, Angle, Asterisk
B : Bauer, Biscuit, Bella, Barley, Berry, Bowtie, Bonanza, Baltic
C : Casper, Colby, Comet, Charcoal, Checker, Cinnamon, Chester, Cricket, Combo, Cheerio
D : Davis, Disney, Daisy, Daphne, Doodle, Digit, Domino, Dawson, Duncan, Dino, Dollar, Dimple
E : Emma, Euro, Emmett, Elvis, Eeyore, Engine
F : Figment, Feldspar, Fisher, Frolic, Freckle
G : Gretchen, Gretel, Gadget, Gooch, Griffen, Ginger
H : Halo, Helmut, Huntley, Helix, Hershey, Heidi, Heinz, Henley
I : Igloo, Izzy, Indigo, Ipod, India
J : Jaxson, Jumper, Jersey, Jenkins, Jasper, Juneau, Jiggle
K : Kringle, Krypton, Kermit, Keebler, Kodak, Kudos, Kudzu
L : Lily, Lucy, Lauder, Linus
M : Merlot, Mindy, Monet, Montana, Mini or Minit, Monroe, Metro
N : Nutmeg, Nelson, Ninja, Nickel, Newton, Nixon
O : Oscar, Olive, Oslo, Otis, Otto, Orbit
P : Portia, Pepper, Peanut, Popeye, Pluto, Puzzle, Pickles, Poncho
Q : Quincey, Quiggle, Quaker, Queen
R : Reese, Roscoe, Raisin, Riley, Rainey, Ruler
S : Sprocket, Saffron, Sydney, Sunkist, Stella, Sailor, Sinclair, Sprite, Shiloh, Signal
T : Tyson, Tuscan, Turtle, Tic Tac, Trixie, TiVo, Twix, Teddy
U : Utah, Uno, Uncle, Unit, Ubu
V : Venus, Vanna, Vixen, Velcro, Vintage
W : Wilson, Woodstock, Wiley, Whisper, Wizard, Wally, Willow
X : Xerox, Xanax
Y : Yugo, Yankee, Yoshi, Yoda
Z : Zelda, Zoey, Ziggy, Zucker, Zipper, Zinnia, Zeus, Zero
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original post: 11/16/07
This may sound ridiculous, but I have a "dream" dog. The moment I first saw a Weimeraner I fell in love with the breed. Their beautiful ice-blue eyes, short and silky flat-gray hair, and their one-of-a-kind people personality won me over from day one. Of course, William Wegman and his devotion to his own Weims (puppies and adults) didn't deter my instant admiration. Every time I see one of his photos, especially of pups, my heart melts and a sweet smile escapes me.
I call it my "dream" dog because in order to have a pure bred pooch, you have to have the purse to pay for it! Unfortunately for me, I am always financially challenged - and my not-so-recent unemployment status hasn't helped funds.
Back to dog-dreaming...ideally I would like three dogs to be my three children. I've always treated my babies like (or possibly even better than) human babies. The angels eat with me, shower with me, and even sleep with me. Some of my friends find it humorous that I have put the dog in the shower with me. This came about early on after adoption. I had attempted the traditional bathing ritual of placing the pup in a mildly warm tub of water and then proceeded to shampoo my pup. More often than not I received the most pitiful, pathetic, and desperate look from the pup. Rather than feel like I've subjected an innocent animal to the perils of a bath, I decided to prove that I, too, must participate in the same act of cleanliness that I expect from my pooch. So began my unique approach to "giving the dog a bath".
First, I get myself and my pooch into the bathroom and close the door securely. Make sure there are plenty of towels handy because regardless of your choice of venue, there will be a watery mess! Next, turn on the shower and strip down into your birthday suit. Yes, you will probably receive a questioning look from your pet, but don't worry, they'll understand soon enough. Once clothing, etc. is removed, place your pooch in the shower and then quickly join him/her. Now this is the point where I look at my pup and say, "see Mommy has to endure the grueling bath too." At least in this situation your dog can 'see' that you and he/she are in the same boat! I said that your pet would (for the lack of a better word) understand the new technique, but perhaps that is an incorrect assumption. Whether or not your pet understands something isn't the issue, it's the companionship that matters. Any kind of situation becomes bearable when you have someone or somedog who can relate with you.
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original post: 2/14/09
Whine-O - for the pathetic whines I sometimes hear
Fleabag - a convenience term, for lack of a better word
Flealess bag - a more truthful name
Alligator - for when she has that goofy look on her face, and a tooth-revealing smile
Snapping Turtle - for when she's snapping at me trying to get a toy from me
Kitty Cat - for when she's drinking my cereal milk
Beggar - for the pitiful looks while I'm eating
Needy - for the un-ending nose nudges
Galloping bunny - basically, a galloping (Honey Bunny)
Little big girl - she's my little girl (that weighs about 65 lbs.)
Easta Bunny - Easter Bunny with a Boston accent
Dimple Butt - she has a cut dip just before her tail begins
*I will add to this as I remember and use my "name-calling"
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original post: 2/20/08
Having Honey has caused my vocabulary to change just a bit. I don't think I talk to her in babytalk, but I certainly don't use everyday language either.
I have come up with a word whose meaning is the combination of two other words. Sounds confusing, but you'll understand in just a second.
Wubbin' : pronounced (wub en) : v. engaging in the act of rubbing your dog's stomach, or other body area and simultaneously giving your dog lovin'. Viewed as one-in-the-same to devoted pet owners and lovers. May also be viewed as two separate and independent acts by outsiders* or those who are not wrapped up in their pets.
*outsiders refers to those people who do not own pets and who do not view their pet as a family member.
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original post: 12/14/07
I found this new site (well, it's new to me) called PetSugar.com that carries the cutest great idea that I've seen in a while. Designed by Mon Ami, "Baggie Buddies" are fabric and velcro pouches that hold pooch poop plastic bags. And the best part is that they attach to collars and leashes, so your dog can carry it's own stash of plastic bags. Now all they need to do is come up with an electronic hand of sorts to scoop up the poop package and dispose of it too! The pouches sell for $14.00 which isn't a bad price at all. Some of the designs include gingham pattern, fat dots, skulls, a lot of geometrical patterns, and some dog specific themes.
PoopBags.com offers 100% biodegradable dog waste bags made of corn and additional renewable products and ships them free within the U.S. You can also order dog-shaped poop bag holders for $12 each. A leash attachment is also available that holds bags, treats, keys, and other small items and is priced at $12. You can even order a sample pack for about $2.
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