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Little Della is taking a break from her afternoon stroll. :) Yes, she actually does run on it, almost daily.
16/07/2024

Little Della is taking a break from her afternoon stroll. :) Yes, she actually does run on it, almost daily.

Wolfie is (accurately!) convinced that my mom has food....
09/02/2024

Wolfie is (accurately!) convinced that my mom has food....

Why do I feel like I interrupted a secret meeting...
07/02/2024

Why do I feel like I interrupted a secret meeting...

Della sez "flops!"
31/01/2024

Della sez "flops!"

Sam says of course he didn't steal the cat's crinkle ball!! He's innocent!
02/01/2024

Sam says of course he didn't steal the cat's crinkle ball!! He's innocent!

Got out of bed early this morning and crept quietly down the stairs, trying not to wake hubby. Started the morning routi...
30/12/2023

Got out of bed early this morning and crept quietly down the stairs, trying not to wake hubby.

Started the morning routine and turned around to find this little tot (she's staying but we're still debating a name) had crawled out of a nice warm bed and followed me all the way downstairs and set herself up on the couch, waiting for my attention. As though I didn't already love her to the moon and back, that just made my heart explode all over again. :)

And training has begun!!! Clearly our little tot is already learning new tricks....Wonder how long till she masters tha...
28/12/2023

And training has begun!!! Clearly our little tot is already learning new tricks....Wonder how long till she masters that side-eye!! ;)

Per her home,
"She's fitting right in!🤣🤣"

22/12/2023

Someone requested that we post a video of the lavender &white and the lavender tricolor girls....so here you go...

22/12/2023

This is what it is always like trying to get photos or videos of a particular baby. :)

Everybody is so interactive that there are a ton of photobombers. :) And unless they are sleepy, the babies are usually too busy and happy to hold still. :)

Lazy, worn out Sunday....Couch time with the littles.
17/12/2023

Lazy, worn out Sunday....

Couch time with the littles.

Holiday dress up with the littles...
17/12/2023

Holiday dress up with the littles...

True story :)
14/12/2023

True story :)

And.... the batteries ran out....
09/12/2023

And.... the batteries ran out....

02/12/2023

When mommy wants you to be cute on command....so you do it at high speeds. :)

But it's a fabulous demonstration of personality and socialization level :)

Practicing his cute and disappointed look... I offered the squeaky toy to him and he tried to take it. 2 seconds later, ...
02/12/2023

Practicing his cute and disappointed look... I offered the squeaky toy to him and he tried to take it. 2 seconds later, his sister had taken it away from him.

I'm pretty sure I could type too momma....
29/11/2023

I'm pretty sure I could type too momma....

Arthur, presenting his fresh "kill". All squeaky citrus beware!!!! :)
15/11/2023

Arthur, presenting his fresh "kill". All squeaky citrus beware!!!! :)

Jr says hi! :)
13/11/2023

Jr says hi! :)

We found some clearance Halloween costumes and just couldn't resist. :)
11/11/2023

We found some clearance Halloween costumes and just couldn't resist. :)

Life with puppies....something always disappears, something is always "personalized" with puppy tooth marks. Some are pe...
03/11/2023

Life with puppies....something always disappears, something is always "personalized" with puppy tooth marks. Some are personalized to a degree that they are no longer functional...like my headphones.

The super heroes have worn themselves out.
29/10/2023

The super heroes have worn themselves out.

Slippersand Pasha say hi. :)
20/10/2023

Slippersand Pasha say hi. :)

Hey all - heads up on a deal in case you're in need of shopping for your babies! (cute pic just for attention)If you've ...
13/10/2023

Hey all - heads up on a deal in case you're in need of shopping for your babies! (cute pic just for attention)

If you've not heard of Rakuten (it used to be ebates), it's an online portal to shopping. It has agreements with a bunch of stores for a percentage of cash back, paid to YOU, when you shop through their link. (They send you a check quarterly.)

A lot of my favorites are there for personal things ( Shein, Temu, Macy's, Stubhub).....but also for pets.

Right now, there's a 12% (!!!!) rebate on online purchases at PETSMART!!! My order yesterday is giving me a rebate of 44.99.

If you do not have an account w/ Rakuten and would like to, please join through my referral link. You'll get $30 for joining and access to way too much discounted shopping. 🙂 (I will also get a referral fee, almost enough for a bag of puppy pads! Yay!!)

Special note, there are usually huge rebate deals around major holidays like Black Friday. They also usually list any discount codes that apply at that merchant.

Anyway.....Here's the link! Hope some of you find it useful and join!

www.rakuten.com/r/INFO42?eeid=28187

Blondie and Minta have staked their claim. :)
10/10/2023

Blondie and Minta have staked their claim. :)

Paco sez "course I didn't shred the paper plate momma!! I'm jes snuggling it til it feels better!! It had a hard day!!"
08/10/2023

Paco sez "course I didn't shred the paper plate momma!! I'm jes snuggling it til it feels better!! It had a hard day!!"

08/10/2023

We are long overdue for a puppy post. :)

We went to visit friends today and took the littlest pups with us as they are in the weaning stage and it's best to keep an eye on them. :)

At one point, they decided the cleaning spray deserved some attention. :)

I'm 3 weeks late making this post. It just hurt too much, and I couldn't handle it.Rest well, my beautiful girl. So many...
11/09/2023

I'm 3 weeks late making this post. It just hurt too much, and I couldn't handle it.

Rest well, my beautiful girl. So many years and not nearly enough. From my goofy little girl at 8.5 weeks - my birthday present to myself and to Adam....to the photobombing silly Doberpup....to the most lovely and amazing "big girl." Even in her old age she was vibrant and energetic.

Ziva was the ultimate nurturing personality. She played mommy to everyone from her own kids to tiny Chihuahuas to tiny kittens. She groomed and took care of everyone in the house, us included.

Since the diagnosis of inoperable osteosarcoma, we knew we had very little time and tried to make the best of it for her. We tried to give her everything she'd ever liked, meals were planned around what Ziva liked.

Even that last Saturday, she was hobbling at medium speed in the yard, telling off the Amazon delivery person. She ate steak for dinner w/ a chaser of whipped cream. She seemed herself, though getting thinner, and we knew it was almost time. It was scheduled for that Wednesday.

Her final Sunday, she suddenly seemed so very tired. Snuggled for a nap on the couch w/ Adam. She declined dinner, and I was panicky over it. She wouldn't even lick the whipped cream off her nose. We gave her her evening meds and hoped for just two more days. Please, just two more days to hold you enough for a lifetime going forward without you.

Around 8:30 Monday morning, August 21st, she decided Wednesday was too long to wait. Coming only 2 months after the sudden and tragic loss of our darling Boop, we are not doing well.

I don't believe there is something waiting for us after Mother Nature deals her hand, or at least nothing we'd recognize, but if there is.....maybe she's nuzzling hi to "Aunt" Shelly Ducharme and "Aunt" Janice Lancaster and taking care of our Jaxx (we still miss you so much Big Dog!), Sadie, tiny Boop, and Chewbs and so many others that she loved over the years.

When I took this picture of Boop sleeping on her in our bed in late May...I didn't realize it was the last one of them together. The last one of my baby Boop. We didn't even know Ziva was sick yet.

I snapped a pic because they were so good together and did this so often and they made my heart full.

Dude, post-bath, impersonating a drowned Ewok.
22/08/2023

Dude, post-bath, impersonating a drowned Ewok.

Today's giggle. :)
02/08/2023

Today's giggle. :)

Lola sez "pet me again! Ignore those other demanding fuzzheads!!!"
29/06/2023

Lola sez "pet me again! Ignore those other demanding fuzzheads!!!"

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Someone requested that we post a video of the lavender &white and the lavender tricolor girls....so here you go...

This is what it is always like trying to get photos or videos of a particular baby. :) Everybody is so interactive that there are a ton of photobombers. :) And unless they are sleepy, the babies are usually too busy and happy to hold still. :)

When mommy wants you to be cute on command....so you do it at high speeds. :) But it's a fabulous demonstration of personality and socialization level :)

We are long overdue for a puppy post. :) We went to visit friends today and took the littlest pups with us as they are in the weaning stage and it's best to keep an eye on them. :) At one point, they decided the cleaning spray deserved some attention. :)

being cute :)

When u get too big for your britches and go for mom. You must have sound on for the cutest puppy tribbles in history...

One of my office mates is an opportunistic little thief. :) Yes, the paper towel is bigger than she is. :)

The boys' morning happy dance. :)

Cracker Jack's family had an issue last minute and backed out. He was supposed to go to his home on Monday so this sweet boy is once again available. More fluff and bounce to the ounce than you can imagine :)

When being cute is your only job.... :)

CrackerJack is full of it today....:)

A throwback... Baby Boop, dominating right from the start!!! She's still this feisty and not.mich bigger!!

Bridget and Bo say that big dogs are just another part of the obstacle course and nothing deters their wrestling matches.... :)

Sunday morning wrestling. The kids say we shouldn't do the dishes today. ;)

One of our tots that went home last week already has the sit command down! (Hint - most Doberpups are VERY cheese motivated!)

When you're trying to get video for a potential home and all they want to do is play....so much for my timestamp article. :)

Who knew flashlights were such a curiosity and such a potential threat!

Apparently the Doberpuptots and I are not on the same sleep schedule. :)

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Our Crew

Our love affair with purebred dogs started with Sadie, our rescue Chihuahua. She came in to the clinic on one of the rescue days and the other techs were busy with various tasks. She was tiny, shaking, and just seemed overwhelmed.

Frankly, I didn’t like little dogs at that point in my life. Never had. But I had free time and no one else did...and I was not immune. I found myself pulling her from her cage and sitting with her in my lap. She immediately stopped shaking and set herself the task of grooming me. From elbow to finger tip. Over. And over. And over. Once she was in my lap, she didn’t need any more reassurance. From there on, it was all about her trying to take care of me.

By the end of my day there, I was desperate to bring her home. My vet called the rescue director that night and pulled some strings since she was slated for transfer to a specialized rescue in a different state. I went back for her the next day and had her named before I even got home - VERY unusual for me. :)

My husband was unsure about adding a Chihuahua. We’d always had “mixed breed” rescue dogs. In fact, our experiences with mixed breed dogs had pretty much convinced us we were cat people only and dogs weren’t our thing. As neither of us had ever been a fan of small dogs, he really wasn’t at all sure about adding a “small yap dog” to the house. But it was almost my birthday and I had won the “discussion.”