Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Curious Kitty

Tomorrow will officially be October!  And we all know what that means.  Halloween is rapidly approaching.

Miracle, our rescue kitty, has decided to start celebrating a little early.  She has an unusual fascination with my pumpkin tote bag.  It was housing a few Halloween decorations, but now....you'll have to see for yourself.



 I was just sitting here, minding my own business, when this bag attacked me!



 Must...escape...bag!



 Maybe I will use this bag as a hat.



 This is the perfect hiding spot!  Domino has no clue that I'm about to pounce!



 These straps sure are fun the chew.



Peek-a-kitty!

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Picturesque Pooches

My husband has suddenly developed (pun intended) a love of photography.  He is currently borrowing his dad's very spiffy camera to practice with.  Naturally, he decided to take photos of some of our fur babies.  What do you think?



 Penny loves to stare at the neighbor's Dachshund.



 Penny take in the fresh scents of fall.



 Hope does her happy prance!



 Hope is one happy weenie!



Nothing gets this queen ween down!



Monday, September 22, 2014

A Very Special Day

Today is a very special day!  Not only is it National Walk n' Roll Dog Day, but it is also....Penny's 4th birthday!



 National Walk n' Roll Dog Day helps spread awareness about Dachshunds living with IVDD.  There are options and there is hope.  Roll on, wheelin' weenies!  Be sure to visit the official National Walk n' Roll Dog Day Facebook page at:  https://www.facebook.com/NationalWalknRollDogDay.



Today is also Penny's birthday!  Our beautiful tripod angel turned 4 years old.  We celebrated with a big Halloween bone for her and small "frosting" covered mini bones for the rest of the pack.  We can't imagine life without our little Stumper!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Darling Dachshunds

As we pulled onto the fairground lot, there were Dachshunds as far as the eye could see.  The first two beauties took our breath away as we stepped out of our car.  They both had luxurious, long hair that blew in the chilly September wind.
 
This was our very first trip to the Midwest Dachshund Festival!  The event is held annually at the Vermillion Fairgrounds in Oakville, Illinois.  I am very thankful to my father-in-law for loaning us his super-spiffy camera so that we could capture all of the wonderful doxiness.
 
 I had a blast at my first ever Dachshund Festival!



 Look at this gorgeous fur!



 All heads turned when this stroller arrived on the scene.  There are eight Dachshunds tucked inside!  The two at the top are both IVDD survivors who love to be chauffeured around.


 These glamour girls looked simply fabulous in their dresses and matching hats.



 Meet Daphne!  She is a double dapple Dachshund that lost one eye to cancer and is completely deaf.  But, she doesn't let anything stop her from living her best life.




 I just love this little dapple doxie!



 One of my dreams came true that day.  I got to witness my first set of Weenie Races!



 “Are ‘ya coming?"



  The most weenspirational moment was when Shadow’s dad removed his cart about ¾ of the way into the race and Shadow walked, unassisted, over the finish line!  You rock, Shadow!

 
  We also picked up a custom made carry bag in a fun Dachshund for our own little ween bean, Hope.  As you can see, she loves it!
 

 
I cannot wait to return to the festival next year!

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Meeting Lil Bub

It was truly an honor to meet Lil Bub at the Yetee Art Gallery in Aurora, Illinois!  She is the sweetest kitty ever and such an inspiration to everyone that she meets.  I lub Bub!