Puppy Photo of the Week

Monday morning.  This is how I often feel:

Falling out of bed...

Have a fantastic week, everyone!

A Dollop of Humor!

While pursuing Pinterest (one of my regular activities), I came upon this photo which reminds me oh so much of my Milt Dog:

  

We've all certainly been there, and it is unpleasant to say the least.  Although, good for dogs to have the gumption to really show how they feel.  I have been on many a run where I just wanted to dive onto someone's cushy grass and rest for a bit.  We have so much we can learn from canines!

Oh, wait, and another Pinterest find!

These guys are doodles, and I just had to include them!  Plus, you know I'm a sucker for some good dog shaming.

Happy Friday, everyone!

A Poignant Share

My good friend, Lindsay, recently shared this New York Times article with me.  Lindsay and I have had frequent discussions regarding the inevitable, impending (not yet, thankfully!) deaths of our dogs.  We are morbidly saddened that our puppies, whom we have raised like babies, will not grow nearly as old as we will.  For me, I always imagine Jeff and I sitting side by side in a nursing home with good old Milt sprawled out between us.  I know, however, unless he is a modern-day miracle, that this is merely an imaginative fancy, and his life is much more futile than that.

It is difficult to come to terms with this though because Milton is the one who tirelessly cheers me up with his licks, cajoles me into endless hours of play, and is uncontrollably happy to see me no matter how little or long I have been away.  He's my main dood.  Why wouldn't he be around forever?

If you want to read a good piece of writing, check out the article:  On the Road to Bliss by Tatjana Soli.  If you too have a four-legged baby at home, you may tear up a bit, but remember at the end of it all, It is better to have loved than to have never loved at all.

Milt and my mom, circa summer 2012

This picture is an oldie but goodie.  I am currently at home in New York visiting my mom for a few days, so I thought it was a sweet memory.  My how my boy has grown...!

Wubba?

What is a Wubba one might ask?  A Wubba is a toy that replaces a tail-less raccoon and a snout-less pig.  Believe it or not, we are still pulling toys from Milton's birthday stockpile.  Wubba, a Kong toy, was a gift from Milton's biggest dog blog fan, Queen Goob!  We actually have been saving this one for quite some time because it is sturdy and well-made.  Wubba has quickly skyrocketed to the top of Milt Dog's list of toy favorites.  Did I mention Wubba squeaks?

A boy and his Wubba

Mischievous look

Tight grip

Hauling Wubba around

A playful taunt

Milt, Momma, and the Wubba

How Kong came up with the name of "Wubba," I have absolutely no idea.  To me, it sounds like a little kid's "blankie" or "binkie."  If you think your puppy may need a toy of this caliber, check it out here:
http://www.kongcompany.com/products/for-dogs/wubba/  We are hopeful that this toy will last our goldendoodle a good long time although he is already less one ear.

Poor dear Wubba...

Sometimes Accidents Happen

Whenever my Momma gets home, I am just so incredibly excited to see her, and sometimes my big tail wags so furiously, and I break things, and ... I'm sorry.

Blurry -- Milt's a mile a minute when I walk in the door.

What happened?

Uh oh...

 Our goldendoodle is a big boy totally unaware of his own tail. 

Happy Labor Day!  Hopefully all of you are enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation.  If, indeed, you are working today, I hope you are partaking in something meaningful that you love.

Momma and Daddy's Little Helper

Milt likes to help out here and there, basically wherever he can.  I was a little surprised that he snuggled up with all the clean laundry.  He generally prefers smellier, messier things. 

Towels for pillows

We couldn't ask for a better little helper...!

Famous

Despite Milton's young age, his notoriety has already far surpassed both mine and Jeff's.  I mean our goldendoodle has his very own blog, AND he was just recently featured on The Dallas Morning News website.  What more could a dog ask for?

To view the full article, click here:  http://www.dallasnews.com/photos/20130822-rowlett-doggie-splash-day.ece?ssimg=1157016

However, as Jeff does like to point out, who is that pale body holding a tennis ball in the background of this photo?  He must be pretty important too...!