Annie, the Lean, Mean Beagle Machine

18/07/2023

Hi, everyone! Mom and Dad told me I was going to a very special place today, and I was so excited. They told me I would get to see my sister Janie again! But then they told me I had to go there by myself, and they couldn't come with me, and I was really sad. I was also worried because I didn't know who would take care of Mom & Dad if I wasn't there with them. But they told me that in the most important ways, I will always be with them and they will always be with me, and that made me feel a little bit better.

They told me this special place was called the Rainbow Bridge and that Janie would be waiting on the other side. They were crying when they told me about it, but somehow I also knew they were doing the best thing for me. I will be sad that I can't sleep in their bed anymore, and won't be with them for A Long Ride to the Arizona and other fun places. But I trust them when they say we will be together again and that made me feel better.

I've been so happy to have so many special friends here! I will miss writing to you all, but you will all be with me in my heart. Please give extra hugs to your pups and kitties and any other furry family members.

Love, Annie (the Lean, Mean Beagle Machine!)

04/06/2023

Today I distracted Osito and then took the sunny spot while he wasn't looking. Don't mess with a lean, mean beagle machine!

02/06/2023

I am mostly enjoying my sleepover, but Osito keeps hogging all the best sunny spots.

29/05/2023

Hi, everyone! Sorry I haven't been around much, but I haven't really had many adventures to tell you about, either. Dad says I sleep about 22 hours a day, but I think he's exaggerating - it's probably only about 20. I still manage to guard our home, though, because my years of experience have made me so much more efficient!

Anyway, here's a picture Dad took of me with my nephew, Osito. I'm not sure where my nephew Cooper is. He's probably causing trouble somewhere because that's kind of his thing, but he might just be hanging out with his mom (my Aunt Shannon) because he does that a lot, too.

I think I might be here for a sleepover because Mom brought my bed and my favorite blankets and my food. But Mom & Dad also brought suitcases and I think they have too much for just a sleepover. So I think they might be going on A Long Trip™ and then I get worried that they will forget to come back for me. I hope they remember because even though I love my Aunt Shannon & Uncle Victor, I would miss Mom & Dad a LOT.

09/02/2023

It is sunny and warm today, so I am on the patio recharging my solar batteries.

09/02/2023

I'm the luckiest beagle in the whole world!! My Aunt Gail and Uncle Richard were just here from the Maryland to visit me, and today my Very Special Girl Shannon and Very Special Boy Victor came from the Washington just to see me!!! I see oodles of great snuggles ahead! They did not bring my crazy nephews Osito and Cooper with them, so I won't have to worry about being run over by their zoomies. (I love Osito and Cooper but sometimes they get a little too wild for me.)

30/01/2023

My Aunt Gail and Uncle Richard came all the way from the Maryland to visit me! I don't know where the Maryland is but Dad says it's way far away and they came on the airplanes. Aunt Gail is Dad's sister, and their dog Daisy sends me treats at Christmas!

Uncle Richard went walkies with me and Mom most of the days they were here. One day he took me walkies all by himself, but I was worried he would get lost because he doesn't live here. So I only let him take me walkies as far as the neighbor's driveway and then I let him know we had to go back home. I would feel very bad if something bad happened to my family!

So I got lots of extra cuddles and skritches last week, and Aunt Gail always made sure I was getting enough treats for being a good girl.

I like it when we have visitors who come and stay with us!

26/12/2022

Mom and I got matching jammies for Christmas, with sleeping dogs on them.

I hope my friends don't see me. This is not exactly what should come to mind when someone hears "lean, mean beagle machine".

15/12/2022

Dad got a cool watch!

14/09/2022

I have been doing important jobs for a very long time!

13/09/2022

I'm ready for tonight's game!

26/08/2022

Today is National Dog Day, so I thought it appropriate to wear my tiara.

12/08/2022

Dad sent me this picture from the Austria, which he said is near the Germany, but still very far from the Washington. I don't know what it says but it has a beagle on it so it must be something wonderful. I am glad that Mom and Dad send me pictures because it means they did not forget about me and they have not been eaten by monsters, and that makes me feel better, but I still miss them and wish they would hurry home.

12/08/2022

Mom and Dad went away again!! I get scared when they go away because I am worried they will never ever ever come back ever and they will forget about me and I will miss them so much! They brought me to stay with my girl Shannon and my boy Victor, and my nephews Osito and Cooper. I am happy to be with everyone who loves me so much but I still miss Mom and Dad and wish I could be home with them in my own bed.

Mom and Dad were going to the airplanes and said they were going to the Germany. I don't know where that is but I think it's somewhere past the Arizona and even past the Illinois! I hope they don't get lost so far from home!

15/05/2022

My nephews Osito and Cooper are staying with us for a while. This morning, Stately Beagle Manor came under assault by an army of rogue deer who clearly had carnage and mayhem as their objectives. I sat on the bed and directed the defense, while Osito stood next to me as lookout, and Cooper bravely manned the front line. I'm happy to say the assault was turned away with no casualties on either side.

22/04/2022

Have you hugged your beagle today? 🐶

Happy National Beagle Day

13/04/2022

Dad says he didn't get a good night's sleep. I don't understand why; I slept just fine.

07/03/2022

I was right, we *did* leave the Arizona and now we are in the California. We were in the California last night too, but at a different place. Today we only had A Short Ride and came to a place called Yosemite National Park.

Mom says there are bears here, but when we went walkies I didn't see any bears. I think the bears are smart and know not to trifle with a Lean, Mean Beagle Machine. I think I like this place because they had a Special Bed for me, and they let me go to dinner with Mom and Dad. You can see me on my Special Bed next to their table.

05/03/2022

Mom and Dad put my bed in the car. That means we are going for A Long Ride. I think we might be leaving the Arizona.

19/02/2022

MOM IS HOME!!! 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

She didn't forget me! I'm so excited, my wagger almost flew off!

17/02/2022

We are still in the Arizona, and I am in my Happy Place in the sunshine. But it is a little bit chilly so even when I am in the sunshine I do not stay outside too long.

I have been to the vet here several times now and I am mostly feeling better. I still do not like the special nasty dry crap the vet says I should eat, so Dad is cooking chicken and rice for me. Dad says I can't keep eating that forever, but I think I probably could. Except for telling me to eat that special nasty dry crap, the vets here are very nice.

Mom has been gone a long time now! Dad says she is helping her brother, my Uncle Kevin, after he had surgery. He says she is coming home very soon now -- I miss her a lot! Do you think Mom has forgotten me?? I hope not!

10/02/2022

I am at the doctor again; even though I am mostly feeling better, Dad thinks I am still having some problems so we are here to check it out. I had lost 4 pounds but have gained 2-1/2 back, so that's good, but I don't want to eat the special food the doctor says I'm supposed to have.

17/01/2022

I am at the doctor in the Arizona. I have not been interested in eating ever since we left the Washington 10 days ago and Dad says I have lost weight. I reminded him that I am a LEAN mean beagle machine, but he said I'm *too* lean. I guess the doctor agrees with him, because she is going to test my blood and take some pictures of my insides.

But the room I'm waiting in has a window just the right height for me, so I can watch everyone outside while I wait!

13/12/2021

Look at this cool postcard Dad got!! He said it came all the way from the Russia!! I don't know where the Russia is but he said it's a long long way away, even farther than the Arizona. I don't speak Russian, but I'm pretty sure it says "ar-ROOOOOOOOOO".

16/11/2021

Dad took me to "the club" during walkies at lunchtime today. I'm not sure what kind of club it is or what they do, but it must be a very good one because they let lean, mean beagle machines come to visit! The man who brought Dad his food also brought me some water, which was very nice of him because we had been walkies for a long time before we stopped here.

29/10/2021

Hi, everyone! Wow, it's been a long time since I visited with you! I'm in the Arizona right now for a while, but I wanted to share what a very special day it is today!!

SIX YEARS AGO TODAY I traveled on an airplane to live with Mom & Dad! This picture is at the airplanes after Dad let me out of the big box I had to travel in.

I've had so many adventures since then! And made so many new friends! And traveled so many places! I think I'm the luckiest beagle in the whole world!

31/07/2021

I went to Osito's new house today! He has a jungle in his back yard! My TurboSniffer™ was busy checking out the interesting sniffs.

18/07/2021

The TurboSniffer™ was hard at work today! We went over 2-1/2 miles at Trillium Woods!

21/06/2021

My girl, Shannon, was sleepy, so I am sharing the Big Brown Chair with her.

20/06/2021

Dad and I took my girl Shannon and my nephew Osito for a long hike today! We went about 80 miles! Dad says it was only a little over 3 miles, but he doesn't have short legs like mine that have to work harder. Osito and I gave the woods a thorough sniffing and we are pleased to report there was no sign of any lions, though one sniff smelled suspiciously like giraffe. Dad said there are no giraffes in the Washington but the TurboSniffer™ never lies.