Lone Star Leash Services

08/28/2024

Rachel loves to play!

08/17/2024

Birdie and Rachel!

08/15/2024

It's been 3 months today since Penny died. We all miss her!

Penny died today. She was sick for a few days and we knew she wasn't going to get any better. She had a quiet, peaceful death at home surrounded by all of us who loved her. Although I am certainly sad, I am also grateful for all the time we had with Penny. She lived a lot longer than most French Bulldogs live. In fact, I had been grieving her and worrying about her dying once she turned 10, which I've heard described as anticipatory grief. Then at one point a few years ago, I changed my thinking and decided to stop worrying so much and focus on my time with her. This is something Penny taught me to do. She taught me not to worry so much.

She turned 15 last month and we had a quinceanera for her. She loved all the attention. During her party she went around and greeted all the people and all the dogs. When she turned 13, we had a Bark Mitzvah for her. She was always super social and a lot of fun. She loved to bark at animals and especially dogs on TV, even if they were cartoon dogs. She also perked up whenever she heard the theme from "Little House on The Prairie" because of all the horses on that show. She knew that when the theme song started, she was sure to see some horses. I could say to her, "Do you want to watch the horsie show!" She'd get very excited.

We adopted her from the French Bulldog Rescue network on April 7, 2012. We met her on April 1st of that year, which became her birthday because we didn't know her exact birth date. April 1st was a good birth date for her because she was so funny! She instantly formed a bond with our other Frenchie Gigi (2009-2019).

One my favorite things she used to do is she would wave at you when she saw you. What I mean, is she would stick her right paw up in the air and it did really look like she was waving at you. She would also get so excited when she saw someone, dog or person. She was curious and friendly toward every dog and person that she met.

She and Gigi are the dogs that are on my Lone Star Leash Services logo. She really was the ambassador to my business, helping new dogs adjust by being so welcoming and friendly to all the dogs. I know that if Penny could speak, she'd say that she loved her life with us and we, of course, loved her deeply. It's hard to be home without her, but I'm glad I got to spend so much time, 12 years, with her! I will always love her and never forget her. She always made me laugh. She had a "movie monster" type of bark when she would get excited. I will miss all her little quirky & funny things she would do.

I love you, Penny!

Penny

2009-2024

08/11/2024

Goose & Goose!

08/06/2024

I am sad to hear that longtime Lone Star Leash star, Shadow, has died. He has been staying here for 10 years. I will miss him so much! He was very sweet & lots of fun!

08/05/2024

Adam & Martha!

07/27/2024

Duncan with his friends George & Martha!

07/26/2024

Here's a fun flashback video from 2016 with Penny. You can see how excited she gets when she hears the Little House theme. Missing Penny today as always!

07/20/2024

Friends Haggis & Louie!

07/13/2024

Here’s Pancake!

07/06/2024

Hello Gloria!

06/29/2024

Oblio and Valerie!

06/12/2024

Flashback to a video from 2020 of Penny and Dolly selecting toys from the drawer. Missing Penny as always

06/10/2024

Which is yin, which is Yang?

06/03/2024

Valerie and her friend Noodle both have birthdays coming up so they decided to celebrate together!

05/31/2024

Here's a video from 2022 of Penny watching her favorite tv show "Little House on the Prairie" or as she knew it, "The Horsey Show."

05/28/2024

Remembering Penny 2009-2024

05/26/2024

Hello from Kong & Ozzy!

05/20/2024

Here's a funny video of Penny from 2012 when we first met her. Here she is trying to get hew new dog friend Matilda to play with her. This shows how funny Penny can be and in this video she makes her "movie monster" noises.

05/18/2024

Tater Tot says hi!

05/15/2024

Penny died today. She was sick for a few days and we knew she wasn't going to get any better. She had a quiet, peaceful death at home surrounded by all of us who loved her. Although I am certainly sad, I am also grateful for all the time we had with Penny. She lived a lot longer than most French Bulldogs live. In fact, I had been grieving her and worrying about her dying once she turned 10, which I've heard described as anticipatory grief. Then at one point a few years ago, I changed my thinking and decided to stop worrying so much and focus on my time with her. This is something Penny taught me to do. She taught me not to worry so much.

She turned 15 last month and we had a quinceanera for her. She loved all the attention. During her party she went around and greeted all the people and all the dogs. When she turned 13, we had a Bark Mitzvah for her. She was always super social and a lot of fun. She loved to bark at animals and especially dogs on TV, even if they were cartoon dogs. She also perked up whenever she heard the theme from "Little House on The Prairie" because of all the horses on that show. She knew that when the theme song started, she was sure to see some horses. I could say to her, "Do you want to watch the horsie show!" She'd get very excited.

We adopted her from the French Bulldog Rescue network on April 7, 2012. We met her on April 1st of that year, which became her birthday because we didn't know her exact birth date. April 1st was a good birth date for her because she was so funny! She instantly formed a bond with our other Frenchie Gigi (2009-2019).

One my favorite things she used to do is she would wave at you when she saw you. What I mean, is she would stick her right paw up in the air and it did really look like she was waving at you. She would also get so excited when she saw someone, dog or person. She was curious and friendly toward every dog and person that she met.

She and Gigi are the dogs that are on my Lone Star Leash Services logo. She really was the ambassador to my business, helping new dogs adjust by being so welcoming and friendly to all the dogs. I know that if Penny could speak, she'd say that she loved her life with us and we, of course, loved her deeply. It's hard to be home without her, but I'm glad I got to spend so much time, 12 years, with her! I will always love her and never forget her. She always made me laugh. She had a "movie monster" type of bark when she would get excited. I will miss all her little quirky & funny things she would do.

I love you, Penny!

Penny

2009-2024

05/11/2024

Here’s Valerie with her Frenchie friends Pinto, Pluto & Goose!

05/05/2024

Hello, Goose!

05/01/2024

Happy 11th Birthday, Dolly!

04/28/2024

Hello Tuxedo!

04/22/2024

Valerie is happy Milo is back!

04/17/2024

Look at this nice post from French Bulldog Rescue Network about Penny’s Quice!

We have shared a few past updates on 2012 Grad Collette, now Penny. This is our absolute favorite…
Penny's Quinceanera! What a special 15th Birthday 🥳

“Penny was Collette on the FBRN website in 2012 and we adopted her here in Austin, TX and named her Penny. She is a still doing well. During her party we had a big reveal. Our friend Del made Penny a dress and she loved it! Del also made accessories for our other two dogs, Dolly & Valerie. Penny went around to everyone at the party and greeted them. We had a mariachi band as well.

Penny has always been a very happy dog. I think this is the key to her longevity. She still likes to play with other dogs and she still can run around a bit. She's always interested in food, of course. She still loves to watch dogs on TV and gets very excited when she sees a dog on TV or in life.

We couldn't love Penny more so I wanted to thank FBRN for allowing us to be her home. Thanks for sending Penny to us!”

Thank YOU for being the very best family we could have hoped for for sweet Penny ❤️

Here is the highlight video of the party if anyone would like to see more of Penny’s special day: https://youtu.be/3IaqBsahPJA?si=jM9m0N5wkd9dRYZd

04/09/2024

Here's the highlight video from Penny's Quince!

Penny, a French Bulldog who was adopted in 2012 from the French Bulldog Rescue Network, had a very special Quinceañera party. So many of her dog and human fr...

04/08/2024

More pictures from Penny's Quince!

04/08/2024

Here are some fun pictures from Penny's Quinceanera!