I’m all for helping train the trick ponies, I really am. But sometimes, sometimes, you just have to steal the show.
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Duds and Buds
Check it out, this came in the mail for me a few days ago. Mom said it was a little surprise for me, because I’m such a good boy!
I look super dashing in my new harness made by my pal Baxter’s mom. And guess what? It’s heavy duty so I can get “down and dirty” during all my adventures! I’ll definitely have to break it in with a little romp in the horse manure pile later.
I also hung out with my new buddy all day.
Well at least until I decided he’d be a lot more fun to chew on than hang out with!
Oh what fun it is to play….
Do you remember the toy hamster my dad got me for Christmas? Well, I finally got a chance to play with him last week! And boy was he a barrel of laughs!
Don’t worry, no hamsters were harmed in the making of these videos!
2011 Dachshund Goals
Instead of doing “NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS” I’m going to come up with a list of goals. Things I’d like to do and accomplish this year. My mom made a list of her own for the Trick Ponies (and me) so now it’s my turn to figure out exactly what I want to do this year.
So here’s my list of goals for 2011:
1. Take another agility class or maybe even COMPETE in agility
2. Actually win a race at the Dachshund Races this year
3. Make MORE artwork
4. Visit some nursing homes
5. Perform more with the Trick Ponies
6. Learn at least 10 new tricks
7. Dress up more often
8. Go on vacation
9. Try something new
10. Giggle more
Phew. That was a little harder than I thought! Now do you think I can do it? Have any ideas of what I should add to my list? Anyone learn any new tricks already? (I need to get cracking on that goal)
Spreading the Love
Since it’s now officially 2011, that means it’s time for me to make my donation to my special charity of choice! For me that would be the Main Line Animal Rescue this year.
Over the past 8 months (since I first dove into the World of Art), I’ve been slowly setting aside some money to make my donation. And since my friends like to help out with a good cause too, The Painting Ponies helped make my donation even bigger this year. Thanks Minnow, Blitz & Boomer!
The MLAR mission statement:
Main Line Animal Rescue specializes in the rescue and placement of abused, unwanted and abandoned companion animals. We never discriminate on the basis of health, age or breed. By involving and educating the community, Main Line Animal Rescue works to raise the public’s awareness of the plight of homeless animals as well as realizing the benefits of adopting an animal in need. Our animals are examined, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and receive any and all medical treatment before they are placed in carefully screened homes.
I also decided to share with you some very special friends that are currently up for adoption at MLAR.
Meet Belinda, a 7 year old black and tan female Doxie. Looking for someone to love her!
This is Betty, an 8 year old black and tan female long hair Doxie.
Pretzel is an 11 year old black Dachshund looking for a nice family to call his own.
I am totally potty trained, love to go for short walks and am content to just sit next to my owner or lay by the windows where the sun comes in. I am a little timid so would do best with a quiet home. I am very sweet and will get so excited when you walk in the door. I run around in circles and hop around wagging my tail. I am presently being fostered by a family with two other dogs, but to be honest I’m not that interested in either of them. I am much more interested in people. Please come and meet me and see for yourself how adorable I am.
Rodney is a 7 year old red Dachshund looking for someone to love him!
There are lots more LOVELY dogs available for adoption at MLAR (not just doxies) – I just have a soft spot in my heart for my short and long brothers from another mother. So if you’re looking to bring someone into your home to love FOREVER AND EVER, be sure to check out MLAR – or any other local rescue in your area…..every dog deserves a home and someone to love them!
I send all my love to all the animals out there looking for their forever homes. Hugs and Kisses, your pal Ammo.
Check out which Charities the Painting Ponies were able to help this year here.
Snow Day
I have more to tell you about my exciting Christmas, but I thought I’d interrupt for a little snow day! Santa must have known how much I love the snow, because he ordered up a snowstorm for the day after Christmas! Yipee!
What made it even better was that I got to share my snow day with the ponies at the farm.
Here’s a picture of me on the way to the farm. If you can’t tell I’m uber excited!
I got to help with all kinds of chores around the farm, like bringing hay out to the ponies.
And I got to have a little fun too. Nothing like a good romp in the snow!
Ah, it was a great day to be a dog!
Kitty Sneak Attack
Yesterday I got to do some scampering around the farm with my two favorite kitties, Cricket and Spider, before work.
I still don’t understand how Cricket is perfectly fine in the chilly barn without a sweater and I have to wear TWO winter coats, and I’m still cold! Do you think that makes me a Pansie?
Even little itty bitty Spider has no problem with the Winter air. I’m beginning to think something is wrong with me…..I swear I’m not an “indoor dog”.
oh look, so cute.
Sometimes I worry about what Cricket is teaching Spider when I’m not around. I mean just look…..they’re both practicing their sneak attacks – on me!
I just wish they wouldn’t practice on me while I’m “compromised”. Can’t a dog relieve himself in private?
And thus ends my exciting morning at the farm. Until next time!
Rock n’ Roll
Winter. It’s not a lot of fun. Ok wait, there are some fun parts about it. Like snow, roasting by the fire, Christmas, and hibernating.
What isn’t so fun……the need to wear multiple winter coats just to keep warm when I’m at the farm. It totally throws off my Rock n’ Roll persona when I’m reduced to waddling around everywhere I go!
I can’t even get a good roll in!
blog header image from here.
Shop Dog
Brrrrr!
Thanks to Whos Your Dachshund for sending me over this nifty scarf from Annie’s Sweat Shop after I won a prize on their blog! I’m sure it will keep me extra warm on those chilly mornings out at the farm!
Are you prepared for winter yet?