Friday, Jr - snuggled up to his mom

Awww -- contentment -- We had a nice e-mail from Friday, Jr and his family today.  They reported 68 degrees in Arkansas, and they were leaving work early to go for a nice walk -- sounds great to me!

This is Almond Joy! Now know as Bella

Bella lives up to her name!  We were thrilled to hear from her family today!



She also wanted everyone to see her new coat! 

 I'm also including a portion of their e-mail - sharing a funny story about her - we all know how smart our cocker kids are! (Bella goes to work with her owners everyday).

A lil funny story, one day we had her upstairs where they fill the orders & where our main lines ring. We had a problem with all the extensions working but not the main lines... we were baffled. Thinking we needed the phone system people to pay us a visit due to the phones ringing but when we answered no one was on the line. Well Bella was walking around & led us directly to the problem, she had chewed the main phone wire. So she created a situation but then showed us what the issue was... A lot less expensive to replace a wire for a few bucks then to pay for a service call! Since then she is not allowed under the main desk Thus her new name... Alexandria Graham Bella



Talk to ya soon,

Lexie - the perfect place to rest and play!

We had a nice e-mail from Lexie - this is her "toy" basket, but it seems she likes to take the toys out and lie in it!  I don't think she is as anxious to put the toys back ~~ Love you -Lex

Family Reunion

From left to right Clark, Candy and Snickers

We had a great family reunion today.  I'm holding Clark and Candy (Mercedes/Llinger pups) and Tammy is holding Birdie/Charlie's pup.  They have changed so much since we last saw them.  I think they would have rather played in the snow then had their pictures taken, but it was a fun day!

Why Micro-Chips are a good thing

You probably know that all of my dogs are "chipped", and I recommend that for anyone who owns a dog.

A couple who attend Cherry's "Beyond the Basics" puppy class found and rescued a dog who appeared to be very thin and homeless on their property. . . .  it turns out the Boxer they found is owned by Pittsburgh campers (probably 60-70 miles away) who lost him June 2011 and had given up hope.

Bob & Tracy found his owners via his ID "chip" - they were re-united and celebrated Christmas together.  The dog formerly weighed 90 lbs but lost almost 1/2 of his body weight - but he gained two heros!  Happy Ending!!

Lexie does it all!

She has become the newest Sweater model of the season - everyone wanted a sweater just like this one!

She's the perfect puppy to hold for story time . . .

And last - but not least -- she is the official dishwasher inspector - a cocker's work is never done!

Happy Christmas Memories!



Candy & Clark resting



Candy searching in the wrapping paper



3 pups at their grandma's house on Christmas - Candy (pup on the right) was a present for Grandma and Grandpa - she still visits and plays with Clark & Snickers




And they always like the bows!




Candy trying to open her present - I bet she doesn't want any help!




Clark (left) and Snickers (right)




Our miracle puppy! His new bed is almost as cute as he is!