Something about “retro” photos make me think back to the days of my youth. Ah to be young again…..
Somehow you get away with so much more when you’re tiny….
Hard to imagine my pal Trooper was once as tiny as I was. Boy I wish I knew him then….wrestling matches would have been so much fairer. Trooper might have had a chance back then. 🙂
Ok fine, maybe cats can eat sticks too…..but it’s not fair that I can’t climb trees!
Regardless, the bigger Spider the Kitten gets, the more fun we have!
Here’s a few videos to prove it…..
She just better teach me how to climb trees soon!
Now granted I’d much rather be leash free, but sometimes I like being connected to my “person”. Makes me feel a little safe and secure!
So that’s why today’s Friday Fetch is the Lasso retractable leash.
All other leashes let you do one thing- walk the dog. That’s great if that’s all you want to do. But what if you need to stop and run a quick errand while with your dog? Lasso™ is the answer. Just press, lock and go. With over 12,000 dogs injured a year from untied leads, don’t take the risk! Designed for the owner “on the run” with patent-pending quick-click technology. And- it’s also a better everyday retractable leash – more attractive and industrial grade. Beauty…with brains.
You can shop for the Lasso here as well as watch a pretty sweet video!
I have a shadow, as in a kitten shadow, as in Spider the Kitten.
See at the farm it’s MY JOB to help mom bring hay to the ponies! Well now that Spider is getting bigger, she’s trying to be just like me. I mean I know I’m pretty cool, but does she have to do everything I do?
What’s even worse is that she’s trying to show me up!
True, sometimes I get a little distracted from my duties.
It’s kinda hard not to get distracted when there are so many great smells.
But really Spider? Do you have to ride in the wheel barrel and help hand out hay? Come on. You’re making me look bad!
My mom is getting ready to go on a trip……without me! (Someone hold me) And what makes it even worse is that Boomerang gets to go and I don’t!
I have hatched a scheme to hideout in her suitcase, so we’ll see how that goes.
See, Boomerang and mom have been accepted to compete in the Extreme Cowboy Race at the Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, PA February 24 – 27th. I don’t really understand it because mom doesn’t even own a cowboy hat! Which reminds me, maybe if I get a cowboy hat and boots mom will let me come along.
Mom says she wishes very much I could come along, but apparently the Expo doesn’t allow dogs. Stupid if you ask me. What’s a cowboy without his best dog? Seriously.
So until my mom abandons me, I’ve been helping her get Boomerang ready for the big event.
Not trying to brag, but I pretty much taught Boomerang how to be an awesome cowboy cowhorse bronco or whatever he’s supposed to be. After toting him around all over the county for the past Month and a half, I think he’s finally ready.
Just check out this video of Boomerang Practicing last weekend:
So I guess I’ll just have to hang with dad next week while mom’s gone. Boomerang better bring me back a trophy or something after all the hard work I put into training him…..or I’m gonna be peeved!
Also, mom, I expect presents upon your return. Thank you.
Read all about Boomerang’s preparation for the Extreme Cowboy Race on the Trick Ponies’ Blog
It’s true, it really is.
I think that’s why this year mom’s Valentine’s Day present to dad was SUPER sweet. Mostly because it came in the form of a Dachshund!
I have to admit I’m a tad jealous. I wanted a Dachshund Valentine! Eh, who am I kidding – I’d much rather have a rawhide anyway – but it’s still super cool.
You can get your very own Message in a Doxie here – perfect to send all year long! I kinda want to get a whole bunch to send to all my favorite friends! Maybe then Cricket will forgive me for not getting her a Valentine’s Day Present.
Sigh. I guess I’ll have to start saving up my pennies again. Good thing I have that Dachshund Bank!
Happy Valentine’s Day to all my friends out there! And just in case no one’s told you yet today….
It’s true.
You might be wondering why I’m dressed up in my Artist gear. Well, it’s because over the weekend I was very busy making a very special Valentine’s Day gift for my bestest pal, Trooper.
Just don’t mention this to my girlfriend Cricket, I sorta forgot to get her something! Shhh!
Anyway, here’s what I gave Trooper for V-day…
I made a portrait of him! I think it looks just like him, don’t you? And just in case you forgot to get someone a Valentine’s Day present too, I can make a custom pet portrait for you too!
Check it out in my online shop! Enter code AMMOPAL at checkout to get 10% off your order!
Kisses from your pal, Ammo.
With Valentine’s Day approaching sooner than you know it, I thought I’d round up a few items perfect for your sweetheart. Well if your sweetheart happens to be of the 4 legged kind! So here’s my round-up of V-day gifts for your favorite pooch!
P.S. To all my doggie pals….it helps to give the sad puppy dog eyes when your mom or dad is reading this post. Then they will feel really bad for you and buy you lots of goodies for Valentine’s Day. Just a helpful tip from your pal Ammo.
Heart Collar from SillyBuddy
You Bake ‘Em Dog Biscuits from RedFlare (update – item no longer available)
Handmade Dog Toy from Wags and Wiggles
All Natural Valentine Dog Treats from Signature Bonz
For the Boys: Valentine Silk Tie from GypsyTailor
For the Girls: Valentine’s Day Ruffle Dress from Young Urban Puppy
Don’t forget there is still time to send a Valentine’s Day Greeting featuring your favorite blog writer…me! Shop for Vday cards here. (You can still get them sent directly to your special Valentine!) Enter code AMMOPAL at checkout to get 10% off your order!
Mom was a little bit behind the times – in regards to her phoning capabilities.
I may have had a little something to do with those “scratches” on mom’s phone. In my defense, flip phones are extremely hard to navigate when you have paws!
And forget about texting….it was nearly impossible for me to accomplish! Thankfully it was time for an upgrade, via the iPhone 4! Yipee!
Mom said she’d show me how to use it for twitter, facebooking, checking my e-mail, posting artwork in my shop, and updating my blog. I can’t wait! Perhaps I should wear gloves this time though….just to be safe.
That’s right, it was a full fledged black-out at the shop yesterday morning!
I admit, I pouted a little. I mean with no power – that means I can’t get my heat lamp turned on! How am I supposed to pretend I’m at the beach without it?
Luckily the outage didn’t last too long. So thankfully I didn’t have to look like this for too terribly long…..
