Rocco's Modern Life

Rawhide

2011-03-25T08:48:00.002-04:00

Contrary to popular belief, rawhide is not only bad for your dogs, but can be deadly. Rawhide is bleached and indigestible to dogs. Pieces of rawhide can become lodged in your dog's digestive tract and become fatal. Also, there is no nutritional value to rawhide.

So, what are better alternatives for a dog that likes to chew?

- Antlers- long lasting, natural, and odorless

- Bully sticks- those from organic, free-range cows will be your best bet in terms of minimizing odor

- fresh marrow bones- ask your local butcher, these are great nutritional snacks that will keep your dogs busy, but are best as outdoor treats as they can be messy

When it comes to bones- raw is best- feed your dog raw chicken wings or fresh marrow bones.

NEVER give your dog and cooked or smoked bones as they can splinter and injure your dog internally.

Filling a Kong with things like: pumpkin pie filling, applesauce, yogurt, peanut butter, bananas, apples and carrots, even a little cream cheese and putting it in the freezer is another great way to treat your dog and keep him occupied.

Always supervise your dog with bones and treats and remove small pieces.

Loving on Jakers!

2011-03-22T21:26:00.002-04:00

Rocco and Dexter are snoozing. Jake is enjoying an antler and is too busy to be interested in me, but that didn't stop me from doting on his frostiness anyways!

Are You Feeding Your Dog a Good Diet?

2011-03-22T12:30:00.002-04:00

Like their human counterparts, dogs benefit from a healthy, well-balanced diet supplemented with the occasional treat. Diet is especially important when approaching the special needs of puppies and senior dogs, or dogs that are pregnant or nursing.

A GOOD dog diet includes: real meat as at least the first three ingredients

A Good diet does NOT include: meat byproducts and corn (which is indigestible to dogs)

When choosing snacks for your dogs, keep them limited and avoid products originating in China which may include chemicals toxic to your pet! Dogs enjoy healthy snacks too like apple slices or dehydrated apples, baby carrots, or green beans. You can also make your dog fresh jerky using a dehydrator and salmon, chicken or beef.

Don't forget your senior's special needs, with a daily supplement for healthy joints which includes glucosamine... our favorites are Sea Bones!

For dogs with food and other allergies- you may want to consider a minimally processed raw diet, we love Stella and Chewy's! Using fresh,raw, local and seasonal honey is also a great, natural supplement for dogs with environmental or seasonal allergies!

How does YOUR dog food stack up?? Visit: http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/

The Great Wall

2011-02-09T09:55:00.001-05:00

This is Dexter's handiwork

Stay Dry and Stay Warm

2011-02-02T16:04:00.005-05:00

The weather has been TERRIBLE! The boys have cabin fever, there is not much fun to be had winter in MA for little troublemaking Boston terriers when the snow is much taller than they are.

Jake makes the best of the lousy weather with boots to keep his feet dry and a coat to keep him toasty warm!

(earlier in the season when the snow wasn't crazy high)

We use PAWZ boots and can't recommend them enough!

2011-02-02T16:04:00.001-05:00

Jake says since his Mom is terrible at keeping up with the blogging he is taking over

Catching Up

2011-02-02T15:52:00.002-05:00

Sorry for the slack on posting updates, we've gotten Facebook lazy...here are some recent pics!

Jake and Dexter sharing a sun spot

Rocco and Jake

Jake demonstrating the wrong way to use his clubhouse

Dexter (and Jake under the blankets)

Jake

Rocco

Jake looking like a baby bird, seriously, how cute can one little dog be??

Jake has two beds, Rocco and Dex are sent to the floor

Jake on his 10th birthday

Boston terrier style ying and yang

Rocco and Dex

Dex and Jake

Going Green

2010-12-17T20:45:00.000-05:00

This is how we save energy in our house, no rinse cycle necessary

Exactly What I'd Hoped to Find Under the Christmas Tree

2010-12-08T12:24:00.001-05:00

Rocco has had a couple pretty good days in a row, he tries, not always successfully

Today is a good day and I'm thankful for that

Peaceful pups and they put themselves under their Christmas tree, how'd they know that's exactly what I want for the holidays

buddies

kissable pout, no mistletoe needed

Jammie Jake

2010-12-05T23:33:00.002-05:00

Jake's dreaming of...well probably not a white Christmas as he hates to be cold...but maybe a Christmas curled up in cozy blankies surrounded by family

Hope you are enjoying the holiday season and taking time to enjoy the little things with loved ones

Christmas elf

weekend at home

2010-10-24T11:34:00.002-04:00

It was nice to just spend a weekend at home with the boys getting things done before the hubby starts a new job position on Monday with more commuting

Pumpkins!

2010-10-18T21:48:00.003-04:00

Hubby took a day off! We got to get our pumpkins

the pups were mesmerized by the pumpkin carving (and eating the pumpkin guts!)

cleanup crew

October is Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month!

2010-10-09T20:10:00.005-04:00

Adopting dogs is fantastic and rewarding, and likely a whole lot easier than you would think. Shelters and rescues are straining under the pressure of the bad economy too- more dogs turned over at a faster and faster rate as families lose their homes, jobs or are forced to relocate; coupled with fewer donations to combat costs of vetting.

You can find wonderful dogs, purebreds and mix breeds, from puppies to seniors through Petfinder.com.

Pet stores are ALWAYS supplied by puppy millers- the puppies are taken too early from their mother, packed into long cross country trips where many become sick or die. Some puppies are bought, but many including their parents and siblings are left behind for a life confined to cruel, tiny cages with no vet care, in loud, hot, crowded buildings where they never get fresh air or even feel grass on their paws. Please remember, as hard as it is, you are not saving that pet store puppy, you are making room for another.

Be responsible, there are many wonderful dogs already, spay and neuter your pet for a happy, healthier life and please, DON'T SHOP, ADOPT!

If you cannot adopt a shelter dog this month, there are many great ways to support your local shelter and favorite breed rescues with:

1.) YOUR time!

Help walk dogs, clean kennels, foster, or aid with socialization or transportation

2.) your money

Everyone is tight, but even just a little helps, maybe save the money you would otherwise spend on coffee for just one week

3) Supplies

shelters often need simple items like collars, toys, blankets, dog and cat food, cat litter, etc

4.) Attend a walk or other fundraiser- get sponsored!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sunday October 10^th is the 2^nd annual Paws in the Park walk to raise funds for the APCSM

2010-10-09T20:05:00.001-04:00

Just hanging out and running errands today. Baked some cookies. Took the boys for a walk around the neighborhood, now just enjoying each other's company

Jake and Dad- Game on!

Rocco and Dexter hoping to get a share of pepperoni pizza

Catching up with the Crew

2010-10-06T09:54:00.002-04:00

Charlie Brown Jake

Dexter, toy hoarder

Daddy duty

Let's Find Her a Home!

2010-09-28T13:14:00.002-04:00

Her pups are adopted and now Momma is spayed and looking for her forever home.

She is small, three years old and good with other dogs

Penny!

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17433566

More pics and a video on the Petfinder page!

2010-09-18T19:31:00.001-04:00

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2010-09-16T10:22:00.002-04:00

Fall has to be my favorite season- beautiful boots, comfy sweaters, fresh apples, bittersweet wreaths and pumpkin coffee...oh, and puppies in sweaters too!

MSPCA-Angell Walk for Animals

2010-09-12T17:07:00.002-04:00

@ Boston Common

Sunday, September 12th, 2010

http://support.mspca.org/site/TR/WalkforAnimals/General?px=2077289&pg=personal&fr_id=1291

Run Rocco Run

2010-09-02T20:58:00.002-04:00

When Rocco runs he is more manageable. So he and Mom are training together to run a 5k on Halloween. We are doing the "Couch to 5k" program and are on week 2, day 3. It is too hot to run during the day lately, though next week looks better, so Rocco has reflective leg bands to run at night safely when it is also a little cooler. Also, to protect his paws from the road heat in the summer and ice in the winter Mom picked up PAW BALM to soothe and seal his delicate paw pads.

Cool collar, paw balm, reflective bands, and mesh harness...Check check check!! Sounds like Rocco's ready to run!

Hey what are dez?

Whyz muh legz glowing? Did I getz bite from dah radioactive spider?

Am I a superhero now? Run fast like dah Flash?

hmmm SuperRocco? Dis sound acceptable

Watz dat? Does sumone need saving? A donut has fallen to the floor? I will save it!

Hulk smash? Rocco super bark!

Summer is dwindling...

2010-08-30T20:18:00.002-04:00

Labor Day weekend is fast approaching, but in the meantime the weather still says SUMMER! It has been hot for Rocco and I running. The boys are enjoying lounging in the sunshine while it lasts

Wedding Vest Harnesses!

2010-08-17T21:13:00.002-04:00

Jake and Dexter will be ring bearers in our wedding on Saturday!
My friend so generously made them reversible harness vests- so cute

Paisley print in the wedding colors for the ceremony and a vintagey lemon print on the reverse to match the lemon and lime centerpieces

I'll post pics from the wedding, but here are some modeling pics (only of one side battery is recharging on the camera)

Got old collars??

2010-08-16T22:13:00.002-04:00

We love PB&J World! They make fantastic, custom made dog accessories. The owner and our friend, Steph, is collecting the hardware from old collars to recycle towards new collars to be donated for rescue.

From original post on woofboard.com:

I'd like to start a recycling program of sorts for old collar buckles and hardware to be solely used on new collars made for and donated to rescue. I've been chatting with Wanda from ABTR and for some reason, never really gave thought to how much need they have for collars all the time and how much money they have to spend buying them. I'm going to start making all my samples and leftover fabrics into medium sized collars and sending them to Wanda as I have them throughout the year.

One thing that would really help me with this venture is if I could get donations of recycled hardware and buckles off your old collars. If anyone had any old 5/8th or 3/4th sized plastic buckles (nickel usually scratches quickly, but the plastic ones still look brand new long after the collar is ready to be tossed) or D rings or sliders on any old collars that you plan to just toss, I would greatly appreciate it if you could keep me in mind instead. I don't need the whole collar, you can usually just cut off the hardware with scissors and send it in a regular envelope for very minimal cost. I will also gladly offer 10% off any purchases at my Etsy shop or reimbursement of your shipping costs in return. I recycle my own dogs buckles on their collars all the time, but I think it would be awesome if we could get a program going to do the same for donation collars!

Jake in his new PB&J World a fundraising effort to bring Bosco the senior BT from a kill shelter in KY to his new forever home in Maine!

Tax Free Weekend

2010-08-15T18:47:00.001-04:00

Tax free weekend here in MA. We're preparing for the BIG DAY next weekend so no major purchases here. Just a quick trip to Home Depot for an exchange, but Dex came along too.

Farmer's Market (Tuesday- Easton)

2010-08-10T19:40:00.000-04:00

Jake the mayor of the Farmer's market

Quickly assessed the market layout- and headed to the puppeh stand for some wheat-free homemade sweet potato cookies

Fresh organic herbs

being doted upon as per usual

Woohoo for early Wedding Presents

2010-08-09T17:03:00.002-04:00

We have been blessed with a new patio set from my brother Bobby and his girlfriend Keri, it is very nice and we are very grateful for such a thoughtful and generous gift!

Jake approves too!

MA Woofers Meetup at Callahan State Park (Framingham, MA)

2010-08-08T17:34:00.002-04:00

Famer Jake

2010-08-06T11:47:00.004-04:00

Well not exactly, but we did go to the Farmer's Market where I picked up organic soap, local honey, cucumbers, a chocolate mint plant, corn and some scallions...Jake picked up the usual- lots of adoration

Support Your Local Farmer's Market: http://massnrc.org/farmlocator/map.aspx

Jake's got Mail

2010-08-05T21:14:00.002-04:00

Jake was sent a wonderful handcrafted blanket courtesy of our friends from Arizona- Wolfgang, Skylar, and Zadya- their mom Patti is generous enough to donate these fantastic blankets to adopted seniors.

Jake tested, Mom approved

I can haz dis?

snug as a bug in a rug

2010-07-31T20:43:00.002-04:00

2010-07-30T21:44:00.002-04:00

$3 oven mitts from TJ Maxx!

handsome Dexter

Rocco and Dex

pack on the run!

Dad and the boys

goofy grin

Rocco and Dexter

brown-eyed boy

Roc run amok

2010-07-29T20:59:00.003-04:00

Yard Sale finds

Dexter at Flint Farm for Ice Cream

2010-07-28T10:57:00.001-04:00

Clean Pups and Misc House Stuff

2010-07-23T21:35:00.003-04:00

Three boys fresh from their baths, nail trimming and ear cleaning

goldfish plant

succulent terrarium

original pages from an early AKC breed book

How many blankies does one little Boston need anyways??!

2010-07-23T12:03:00.001-04:00

Jake is killing me, he is constantly dragging any and all blankets through the house and piling them up everywhere to sleep on

Good thing he is so freakin cute!

Here he is with 4 blankies

Weekend WrapUp

2010-07-18T18:16:00.002-04:00

Jake sunworshipping

Dexter's sunspot

Very flexible for 9years old

Flowers from Voe's garden

Jake and Dex

Rain, Rain, Go Away Bostons Want to Go Out to Play

2010-07-15T13:23:00.000-04:00

David and Goliath

2010-07-14T13:41:00.001-04:00

2010-07-12T20:27:00.002-04:00

Sensitive soul Goobster

Hunky hunk Rocco

hoppy toad Jake

the aptly named Terrible Trio

Rocco, the youngest, has no trouble filling the annoying little brother role when he likes to tease his brothers with toys

My buddy misses his Momma when she goes to Maine without him

We're in Full Bloom!

2010-07-01T22:20:00.002-04:00

FIRST Morning Glory bloom from the seedling

2010-06-28T19:54:00.001-04:00

Gracie's Mission Charity Walk

2010-06-27T13:04:00.003-04:00

We went to a dog walk this morning in Borderland

On my dog's to own list (someday) I love English Bull Terriers

Frye, Fox, Rocco and Dexter

Baby Remy

Is this ripe yet?

2010-06-25T21:09:00.001-04:00

Rocco helping me to check if the banana chile peppers are ready...he would be wise not to try to eat these like he did the strawberries

For good measure...Jake and Dex too!

Boys Just Wanna Have Fun

2010-06-24T20:20:00.003-04:00

GAME ON!

The boys spend some time this evening playing with their favorite toys.

Rocco and Jake

2010-06-23T11:31:00.002-04:00

squish!

Rocco

the odd couple

Jake

2010-06-22T21:44:00.002-04:00

watching the Red Sox

The generosity that is Woof! is overwhelming
Our camera broke last week and we were so fortunate that our fellow Woofers were kind enough to send us one
These Jake pics are dedicated to those kind Woofers Doug, Krystl, and Yogi (Empath)

Thank you very much!

I love my Dad!

2010-06-20T18:49:00.007-04:00

I love you Dad! Can't wait to see you next weekend!

The boys have a great, over indulging, very supportive Dad, and I am lucky to have such a Dad myself!

Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-20T18:21:00.006-04:00

Happy Father's Day to A Guy who Never had a Dog and has opened up his heart and his home to three Misfit Toys! ~ Love, Rocco, Dexter and Jake

Beach Bum Jake

2010-06-19T22:41:00.001-04:00

Jake's First Beach Trip it was a great day for weather and fun! White Horse Beach, Plymouth, MA

Sorry our camera is dead, only cellphone pics

Tastes like Summer

2010-06-16T23:08:00.002-04:00

2010-06-15T14:14:00.002-04:00

I found these wheat, soy, protein-free bones that are cranberry based and compatible with Jake's allergies :) http://www.zukes.com/woof/z-ridge.html

bear-sized paws

you've heard of the Bermuda triangle...

bunny ears

the happy bone dance

2010-06-15T13:15:00.002-04:00

Just a little taste of the appropriately named "Happy Bone Dance"

My dog is seriously tapped

Where does the weekend go

2010-06-13T20:37:00.002-04:00

Jake, the peacemaker, and Dexter

Jake

Dexter and his blankie

Joey, Jake and Rocco

I think Jake is getting his message across loud and clear in this one

and some garden pics

Grape tomatoes

hot peppers

sweet banana peppers

morning glory seedling is really coming along strong now

lots of buds

it was time to replace the flower boxes- marigolds and potato vines hanging over the edge

Dreary days make for sleepy dogs

2010-06-10T13:34:00.002-04:00

Goobster driving to coffee this morning

It Would Be a Shame to Miss Seamus!

2010-06-10T10:51:00.002-04:00

Seamus the black pug NEEDS to find a Forever Home, he is a fantastic little pug! Do you know someone who might be interested? Very low adoption fee

For More Information or to Apply to Adopt Seamus, Visit:http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16093355

what I love MOST about Rocco

2010-06-04T13:19:00.001-04:00

Rocco has the best personality, he is so full of it. He is confident and he is funny.

Today he was sitting in the sunshine on the deck happily gobbling down all the ripe strawberries from my planter. His spunk fills our home with laughs.

sorry for the poor quality cellphone picture, my camera died :(

Can you help a dog in need?

2010-06-04T10:23:00.003-04:00

Merlot the Yorkie needs help, his vet costs are $2,500 and so far, Friends of the Homeless Animals has only received $200 in donations. If you can, and times are tough, please donate just a little as it really does make a difference. If you have FB or a blog of your own, feel free to crosspost!

Merlot's Petfinder Page: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16201280

Rocco is Corny!

2010-06-01T09:46:00.002-04:00

Memorial Day 2010

2010-05-31T17:55:00.007-04:00

Borderland- May 2010

2010-05-29T16:09:00.002-04:00

Great day for an early walk in Borderland before the heat then home for tubbies and steamers/lobsters for lunch!

Cleaning off the pond smell

Rub a dub dub three Bostons in a tub!

typical Rocco

Dexter good boy

Snug as a bug

2010-05-27T19:56:00.002-04:00

Goobster modeling his new collar courtesy of his Auntie Em all the way from St. Louis

Rocco my big hunk

Jake and Roc

So adorable!!

Tanning the Cowbelly

2010-05-27T14:54:00.001-04:00

Be Grateful for the Little Things

2010-05-24T17:15:00.002-04:00

Fresh cut flowers from the flower box

Puppies sleeping in sun spots

My boys together sharing a nap

God Has A Funny Sense of Humor

2010-05-23T21:26:00.003-04:00

Someday I will absolutely own a little French bulldog puppy girl, but for now, God has a funny sense of humor...

For a little extra motivation on my road to weight loss, my fiance agreed, if I lost the weight of a French bulldog, he would get me a puppy of my very own as soon as we got a new house.

Well, as this post is named, God has a funny sense of humor... I prayed for a little girl French bulldog puppy, but God brought into our lives just what we didn't know we needed, Jake. Instead of a little Frenchie girl, I got an old BT boy, but we couldn't appreciate and love him more.

That doesn't mean I won't stalk Frenchies now where I can...

This is Meatloaf, "Meaty", a little boy from my favorite breeders, Cape Cod Frenchies, whom we met yesterday. Look at those beautiful ears!!

Someday...

Make Way for the Reigning Hot Dog Bobbing Champ! ~Pt3 ~ The Big Moment

2010-05-22T17:29:00.002-04:00

Raring to give it a go! Bobbing for Hot Dogs

Gobbling them up

Me and the Champ!

Yup there was an engraved trophy involved

I guess Rocco has found a calling in the sport of competitive eating

Make Way for the Reigning Hot Dog Bobbing Champ! ~Pt2

2010-05-22T17:14:00.003-04:00

Support Curly Tail Pug Rescue

almost a Pug....a Puggle...plus Jake and Dex

Rocco supports Pug Rescue...

...he also supports trying to hump Pugs

How cute is the Pug kissing booth?

http://www.curlytailpugrescue.org/

Make Way for the Reigning Hot Dog Bobbing Champ! ~Pt1

2010-05-22T17:02:00.003-04:00

Today we all went to the 7th Annual "Paws for the Cause" Petwalk in Attleboro to support the local shelter and rescue efforts. Lots of Great Poochies and Great Weather Too!

Ready to Go

Getting Loved On...

...Happy Rocco...

...Happy Jake

Roc taking a dip to cool off

Dexter

We learned Dexter does NOT like minor league baseball mascots

Jake and Rocco

Join Us If You Can!

2010-05-22T08:21:00.000-04:00

7th Annual "Paws for the Cause" Petwalk
May 22, 2010
10:30-3
Attleboro Moose Lodge - #463
Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone:508.761.5617

Comments:Join us for a 1 1/2 Mi walk to Capron Park and back, then try your luck at the many raffle prizes! Browse the many vendors and Rescues, or enjoy some of the canine demonstrations we will have to offer! Check out our events page at www.faaspets.org for more information!

Jake's New Toy

2010-05-21T09:44:00.002-04:00

Rocco and Dexter have been sharing the goodies in their toy box with Jake. Tonight Jake got a toy of his own, he enjoyed it throughly and I'm happy to report the beaver is alive and well, though with fewer stuffings for brains and sans squeaker.

After Rocco and Dexter are tucked into bed, Jake knows the routine, he runs to the closet for toy time

But wait, something is different tonight, there's a new toy in town

I'll take that!

and he's off!

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STILL MISSING in MA "Ladybug" $4,000 Reward

2010-05-20T09:45:00.002-04:00

Her family is devastated, "Ladybug" is missing. Small brown and white (unusual color) Boston Terrier female lost almost a month ago in Easton, MA. She weighs 15lbs and there is reason to believe she may have been picked up.

**PLEASE CROSSPOST***

REUNITED!

2010-05-19T15:08:00.006-04:00

Behold the power of prayers! It is a miracle Brady is reunited with his family and gets a clean bill of health from the vet after 6 days lost in the woods of Dover, DE. Hard to tell from this picture who is more relieved. God Bless Kathie, Brady and their family

Where's Waldo?

2010-05-19T14:18:00.002-04:00

BRADY is HOME!

2010-05-19T09:00:00.000-04:00

Miracles DO happen!

two farmers were travelling along a road with their boat...They stopped and dropped their boat and ran to Brady..They called Kathie immediately!

Brady is covered in ticks and his paws are pretty raw,they are taking him to a vet hospital ASAP...

BUT he is HOME

It is always a good idea to microchip your dog, just in case

Brady is Still Missing, Please Help Get the Word Out

2010-05-18T11:39:00.002-04:00

***PLEASE CROSSPOST THIS INFORMATION WHEREVER POSSIBLE***

Our good friend through the amazing Woofboard.com community, Brady, is still missing in Dover, DE. His sister cannot eat and his Mom has been distraught since Brady slipped his collar at the NASCAR races Saturday and was lost.

UPDATE: A local farmer notice a silver sedan driven by a woman and small girl picking up a dog in the area matching Brady's description. We are trying to locate this woman and reunite Brady with his very worried family.

Brady's story has been on the local country music station, in the newspaper, and broadcast by the local television media. Please, the more to hear his story, the more likely he will be brought home quickly and safely.

LINKS:

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Find-Brady-the-Boston/104237699622229

Woofboard community: www.woofboard.com

Craigslist ad: http://delaware.craigslist.org/pet/1745671808.html

Jakey Bear

2010-05-17T19:03:00.000-04:00

He's like an adorable litte, big-pawed grizzly bear lol

MISSING: Brady at NASCAR Races Saturday (Dover)

2010-05-16T11:35:00.002-04:00

· Small male Boston Terrier

· Neutered

· No Tags

· 2 years old

· brindle/brown & white

· floppy ears, no tail, one brown front leg, one white front leg

· Friendly

· Brown splotch on neck

last seen near Lot 10/13 camping area at Dover Speedway near a huge field where helicoptors land....across the street from Wild Meadows Retirement Community on Persimmon Tree Lane/White Oak Road/Silver Leaf Lane.....huge residential areas beyond that with acres and acres of farm land....

cell phone is 860-558-9912

**PLEASE CROSSPOST**

A whole new meaning to going for a ride

2010-05-14T18:46:00.001-04:00

Bubble boy

2010-05-13T19:50:00.000-04:00

the kind of thing only a Mom would find cute

2010-05-13T19:40:00.001-04:00

Jake, waiting on his walk

Patriotic pups

Large, medium, small

The Terrible Trio

2010-05-11T22:45:00.002-04:00

Trying to get a picture of the terrible trio fresh from their spa-style pampering all shiny and fresh

Clearly Rocco was impatient for his cookie

FINALLY! Success

Enjoying it...

2010-05-07T15:26:00.002-04:00

While it last, looking like a cooler, rainy weekend, so we're soaking up the sun now.

Just some randoms

2010-05-06T21:01:00.002-04:00

Rocco and Dex

The tote bag I made

My most devoted sun worshipper, he loves lounging on the deck and staking his claim to the pillow

2010-05-03T21:12:00.001-04:00

Jake

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Like he's always belonged

He had an upset tummy yesterday, back on food today and seems to be on the mend :)

Jake Raiding the Toy Box

2010-04-27T22:26:00.003-04:00

To find the good stuff hidden at the bottom you have to put at least the upper half of your body completely in the toy box

Jake's left ear is crinkled funny, we call it his lucky ear like in Finding Nemo

Nomming on his loot! We call him Jakey Bear, just look at those mitts!

The End

Run Jake Run!

2010-04-26T21:05:00.002-04:00

Goofy boys! Rocco enjoys having a playmate, Dex is a little too intense for any real play, unfortunately.

Day 10- Jake

2010-04-25T22:54:00.002-04:00

Jake is doing well on his new diet and omega oils, he is on Natural Balance Fish and Sweet Potato formula and his coat is looking bright, shiny, and soft. His seasonal allergies are coming under control. Rocco and Jake enjoy playing with one another and he is a natural fit in our home.

Jake at the Drive-In

2010-04-25T22:44:00.002-04:00

We went for our first trip of the season to the drive-in, it is a sure sign summer is coming. Jake came along and basked in the attention from the movie patrons and was a perfect movie date.

On the way to the drive-in

Goofing off before the movies

Waiting for the movies to start

Settled in for the movies!

Happy Earth Day

2010-04-22T21:19:00.002-04:00

I help the environment, I use recyclable bags, buy local and organic where possible, return our empties...but most importantly...

The Prince and the Pea- Jake Week One

2010-04-22T15:31:00.003-04:00

Well, we'll soon find that out, thought the old queen. But she said nothing, went into the bed-room, took all the bedding off the bedstead, and laid a pea on the bottom; then she took twenty mattresses and laid them on the pea, and then twenty eider-down beds on top of the mattresses.
On this the prince had to lie all night. In the morning he was asked how he had slept.
"Oh, very badly!" said she. "I have scarcely closed my eyes all night. Heaven only knows what was in the bed, but I was lying on something hard, so that I am black and blue all over my body. It's horrible!"
Now they knew that she was a real prince because he had felt the pea right through the twenty mattresses and the twenty eider-down beds.
Nobody but a real prince could be as sensitive as that.

Sleeping on the Job

2010-04-22T10:35:00.002-04:00

2010-04-21T20:28:00.001-04:00

Everyone's Favorite Spot

2010-04-20T22:03:00.002-04:00

When the sunshine warms the deck it is everyone's favorite spot. Especially the pillow, Rocco loves it and usually camps out there being nosy watching the birds and the neighbors' cats. Today the pillow was everyone's favorite spot.

DEX

JAKE

Jake likes to rest his chin on the railing

ROCCO

I Am Iron Dog

2010-04-20T09:43:00.002-04:00

Rocco is ready for Iron Man 2 with his custom made Iron Man arc reactor dog tag!

Jake- Day 5

2010-04-19T21:15:00.002-04:00

Finally some sunshine and a holiday, the boys enjoyed sunbathing on the deck

Jake Gets a Tubby

2010-04-19T21:10:00.003-04:00

Jake has allergies, we are getting them under control with a better quality diet of Wellness Core (which is organic, grain-free), omega oils (http://www.nuhemp.com/) and a nice soothing bath for his dry, itchy skin.

After only a few days on this routine his coat is looking shinier and softer and his skin less itchy!

Snug in a terry cloth hoodie!

Jake- Day 4

2010-04-18T20:45:00.002-04:00

Rocking his new comfy harness (camo collar and Captain America tag and hoodie courtesy of Rocco and Dex)

We got outside to play ball in between the rain

Dexter

Dex and Jake

Jake

Perfecting the "Old Man Sit"

2010-04-18T20:31:00.001-04:00

Jake has made himself comfortable in our home

Rocco- Upside Down

2010-04-17T20:21:00.001-04:00

he's a total goofball, what more can I say