Spunky Doodle's Into Mischief Again: Attacking the Dog Food Bag

After a very frustrating work day, I see a big rip in the brand new dog food bag.  Even with it inside the cupboard, somehow Spunky managed to get to it, tear it open and have herself a snack!  I'm hoping she got to it because my hubby didn't have it closed all the way after he fed Abby.  How do I know it was Spunky you ask.

Well, because every day she jumps up on the counter trying to get some dog food as I get it ready for Abby for the next day.  I load up Abby's Kong and puzzle toy for breakfast, then put some in a ziploc baggie for her supper the next day.

Maybe if you fed me more often, I wouldn't have to go on a food hunt every day.

Oh, and the day after the bag was ripped, the litter box had a big long tootsie roll deposit in it.  One day last week I picked her up off the counter and put her down on the floor or the kitchen table at least 12 times and she kept jumping back up.  I had to laugh because she was so persistent, she wore me down and I finally gave in and worked around her. 

Of course, when I wanted her to do it again when my hubby was ready with the video camera, she wouldn't do it.  Cooperating is not her strong suit, but she has other endearing qualities--she's so cute!

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AWW Monday and Monday Mischief

Abby visited the Pleasant Lake Villa nursing home Saturday and made this lady's day.  She loves dogs and was so happy we stopped by to let her pet Abby.  Abby was very friendly with her and even looked at the camera for the picture.  She was thrilled when we asked if she'd like us to take a picture of her with Abby and will give her a copy next time we go.

Abby actually got to stop in at Pleasantview Care Center too so we could pick up Confessions--Private School Murders that I got for Olga.  She loves James Patterson books so I got her two of his books and an audio book by him.  She was so happy for them and loved the extra visit time with Abby.  I was glad she liked them.

See more Aww Mondays.  Now for some Monday Mischief from Spunky Doodle:

Any ideas as to how I can keep Spunky Doodle from walking around behind my computer monitor?


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Happy St. Patrick's Day

Got my green on today, what about you?

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AWW Mondays: Sharing

We always share the computer chair (Manny Boy and Karen)

Speaking of sharing, you have to see this skateboarding cat:
 http://www.godvine.com/This-Adorable-Kitty-is-Absolutely-the-Cutest-Thing-on-Wheels--4798.html

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AWW Mondays with Spunky Doodle

 I like Saturdays because I get to jump inside the boxes after the groceries are unloaded.  Yay!

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Monday Mischief: My Mom Is So Smart! (Vlogging Workshop)

Linking up with Mama Kat's Vlogging workshop--said we could link up any we haven't used yet so though you might enjoy this post. The video is at the end.

Spunky Doodle at the scene of the crime

Since I do not get much to eat because my mom wants to keep me at 10 lbs., my perfect weight, I get hungry and go looking for food.  I watched mom getting the wolfie's breakfast tray ready and it got me to thinking that I could get some of that during the night when no one would be watching me.  (Yes, I know God sees all, but He wouldn't care.)

Last Tuesday night I think it was, for the first time ever, I jumped up by that filled tray and manipulated the puzzle to get at some of Abby's food.  I thought that maybe if I ate dog food, I might become more dog like and Gerard would like me better.  He's always bragging about Abby but never really pays any attention to me, which I'm usually okay with.  I didn't eat it all, just the first row and some from one of the other bigger holes but in the morning, mom knew it was me!

The dog food was pretty good!

She saw the pieces upturned and the food gone and knew I had been watching her prepare it very closely the night before.  She is very good at reading my mind.  She also knows that I am the one who is always looking for something to eat.  If only I had just replaced those puzzle pieces when I finished, I could have done this every night and no one would ever have known!

She quickly came up with a way to keep me from getting at that food puzzle anymore by putting it inside the kitchen drawer after she fills it up even though the vet said it wouldn't hurt me.  Mom was surprised I didn't vomit it up because the pieces are about 4x the size of my cat food.  I hate it when she out smarts me and ruins my plans.

You stay away from my food, Spunky Doodle.  Thanks, mom!

As you can see from this video, I do not give up easily and still try to get some when mom fills the tray:

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Aww Mondays: BRRRR!

It's so cold outside, even I have to wear a coat!

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Aww Mondays: Computer Time

I LOVE it when my Manny Boy comes on my lap, even if it does interrupt my blogging sometimes.  (Spunky hasn't done this yet but will jump on top of the computer desk and look down on me.

I'm watching you!

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Aww Mondays: Keeping Warm

Spunky got to the heater first, but Manny tried to get some heat too. Spunky Doodle hogged most of it though.

 Spunky Doodle notices the camera first.

 Then Manny Boy notices too.

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Wordless Wednesday: Wish He Didn't Have to Go

Quiet time with my daddy before he has to leave for work.

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No Wind!

Just yesterday when it was so cold outside I said at least we didn't have snow. In fact, we made it all the way to Dec. 11 without having to shovel here in Parma, Ohio. Then this morning, we woke up to this:

Although the temperature is only 11 degrees, I am thankful there is no wind today because I cleaned off the car and shoveled without getting cold. I dressed very warm. Got in some great exercise this way too to start the day!

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Aww Mondays: Browns Lose Again!

Browns lose again

The Browns played a great game against the Patriots yesterday but the last minute, Tom Brady led his Patriots with the help of a bad call by the refs to win the game by one point! Final score was 27-26. Browns were in it right to the end with a field goal that was about a foot and a half short. Too bad. I watched upstairs rooting for the Browns and had to listen to the end on the radio because I had puppet practice, and Gerard watched in the basement rooting for the Patriots. I had more fun than he did most of the game, but in the end, he was the happy one.
 

Anything is possible with Brady on the field!

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AWW Monday: Game Over

Phooey!  Mom spoiled my fun game of pulling tissues out of the bathroom wastebasket.   Instead of this:

We now have this, which is too high for me to stick my face into:

Aw mom, why'd you ruin my fun time?

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Monday Mischief with Manny Boy

I have found a very fun thing to play with in the bathroom recently:

I can put my head into the wastebasket . . .

and pull out light tissue paper!

I love to play with it, tear it apart. . .

and carry it out of the bathroom.

Mom does not like this game though and keeps putting it back in the basket.  She has even threatened to keep the door closed so I can't get in.

Spunky Doodle used to like the toilet paper game when she was a kitten, pulling it right off the roll!

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Monday Mischief: How To Get That Poop by Abby

I felt bad mom was so mad at me, but I was just being a dog--no one's perfect!

My mom got very mad at me Saturday because I did a dog thing she just can't understand.  My sniffer is excellent and so I can smell things before my mom can even see them.  This is a skill most dogs have and that I recommend you use when the fragrance of other dog poop is in the air.

Before my nursing home visit, mom took me for a quick walk down the street so I could pee first, which I did.  As I passed our neighbor's yard, I got a whiff of some poop and made a mental note of it.  Then on our way back, mom even ran along with me so I could get some running in.  I charged toward home (or so she thought), but actually I was charging for that poop I smelled and pretended to cut across our neighbor's front yard to our house but stopped and grabbed a chunk of poop on the way.  My mom freaked and yelled at me, trying to get me to drop it.  It did fall out of my mouth, but I recovered it before she could kick it away.  Yay me!  But boy, was she mad!  She said she will not let me go into anyone's yard again, no more cutting through yards.  Daddy heard the whole thing and didn't even stick up for me.

Image source:  Sugar, the Golden Retriver

Note from mom:  It really annoys me that some dog owners are too lazy or irresponsible to pick up after their dogs.  At the park, there was a pile of dog poop only 10 feet away from a garbage can and the free poop bag station.  Grrrrr! 


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Monday Mischief: A Walk at West Creek Reservation by Abby

Yesterday we went to West Creek Park nearby for the first time and wow, what a fun time I had!  The highlight was getting my feet all muddy.  See those stones in the picture to the left?  My mom and dad walked on those, but I walked along side through the water and sunk down in the mud next to that last stone.

This picture above is to show off the mud on all four legs.  My mom freaked out but my dad diverted her by suggesting she take my picture for this post.  She seemed better about it after that, although she did try throwing some water from my water bottle at me to try washing it off . . .

which didn't work.  I liked the rest of the park too but when we got home, my mom and dad used the hose to wash off my paws.  Even that was kind of fun.

I ran around while they tried to squirt me!  Watch this video below to see me in action at the end and to see some more of this excellent park we found!  Hope you had a fun weekend too!  Woof!  Woof! 

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August Note Card Party-Animals

Here is my animal collection of note cards for this month:

All these pictures were taken at the Cleveland Zoo--one of my favorite places!

Note Card Party is hosted by A Haven for Vee. Join in or just visit more.

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AWW Monday: Polar Bear Cubs

This video show the cute twin polar bear cubs at the Toledo zoo. Great photography even showing them swimming underwater!

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Why I Was Almost Late For Church

On my way to church this morning, I stopped to watch these deer playing on the soccer field right at the end of our street.


At first I thought it was a couple big dogs running, but then as I got closer, I could see it was two young deer.  They sure were having a great time and mom was just watching.  They put on a nice little show for me.  What a great way to start my day!

Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Anything going on in your city today?

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Monday Mischief: It Was a Good Run--Woof! Woof!

I charged out the door!

Boy, have I a story to tell you this week!  The setting:  Saturday, a beautiful day and had a nice walk at the park.  Karen at the computer.  Gerard reading and me in the living room.

Ding, Ding.  (doorbell rang, a kid selling stuff)

Naturally I barked loud to let my dad know someone was at the door.  He went to answer the door and I saw my chance when the inside vestibule door popped back open.

I ran like a shot out the door!  It was fun, I felt so free!  I ran across the street and down the sidewalk very fast!

I heard Gerard yelling for me to come, but I couldn't stop,  He ran after me but I was too fast for him,  Ha, ha.  I was having too much fun!

As soon as Karen heard Gerard yell, she jumped up, grabbed my leash, told the kid we didn't want to buy anything and got in the car to join in the chase! 

See what excitement I created!

This is the house where Gerard caught up to me at because the lady held me.

Lots of the neighbors came out to watch us.  One called for me to come to her so I did.  She pet me up and we waited for Gerard to arrive.  Then Karen got there in the car with the leash while Gerard was still trying to call her on his cell phone.   

I thought it was very fun, but Karen and Gerard did not.  They both said it was very bad and I should never, ever go outside without my leash again.  Oh well.  It was fun while it lasted, even if it was only about one minute of run time.  Woof!  Woof!

Karen was in such a rush that she forgot to bring the camera along to get pictures for this post--a video of me in action running would have been nice.  These pics were all taken the next day.  If you enlarge the last one, you might be able to see the red circle around my house (it's not really in the tree like the label says).

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