Races for Rescues 2014

First, I would like to apologize for my recent absence.  My Grandmother, who has been battling cancer for three years, was suddenly placed into Hospice care two weeks ago.  She passed away on Monday, October 13th.

Grandma loved dogs almost as much as I do.  So, I would like to share some wonderful photos that my husband took from the Belleville Humane Society's annual Races for Rescues.  This event features a timed run as well as a fun walk.  There were tons of adorable adoptables and inspawrational pooches.

 This dog/owner team was really in sync!

 I think this little guy REALLY wants to be adopted!

 Penny and Domino decided to sit in my lap and watch the runners whiz by.

 Check out this amazing tripod Husky!

 Who wouldn't want to adopt this cutie?

 Just look at those baby blues!

 I just loved this adorable couple!

 This Corgi is ready to be on the cover of Modern Dog.  Look at that smile!

 I could not stop laughing at this shoe wearing dog!  My fur babies would hate having something on their feet.

 This dog has eyebrows!  I think he is just gorgeous.

 Mr. Mohawk stole the show!  How has he not been adopted yet?

 Penny even made a new friend.

 The fur was flying as the dogs crossed the finish line.

 I was so excited to meet another tripod pooch!

 This dog knows how to pose.

 "Come on!  Walk me!  I am ready to be adopted."

 "Awww, mom!  Do we have to leave?"

Inbred Chiweenie Finds Happy Home - Tails of Hope

I love Ms. Flans!  I am the proud mom of 7 rescue dogs, 3 of which are
"special."  Adriel, a short-haired Chihuahua, was born with a tongue
that is longer than her head, so it always sticks out.  She is a
certified Therapy Dog.  Children love her!  Penny is a Chiweenie that
was born with a deformed front foot (lobster claw paw) and a severe
overbite.  She may be a tripod, but she can scale our pet gate!



Our
most recent rescue is a double dapple doxie named Hope.  She was also
the product of a backyard breeder.  She was born without eyes and is
completely deaf, but that doesn't stop her from living a wonderful life
and accomplishing amazing things.  Hope is able to open our bedroom
closet door with her nose!  All animals are special and deserve to be
treated with respect and love.  You wouldn't call helping a disabled
child a "waste of time," would you?  Helping and loving
differently-abled animals is no different.  Continue to stand up for
those that have no voice.  Adopt, don't shop!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!