A Good Walk

Today I went for a really, really long walk. My humans let me decide where to go. First I walked up Argyle to the Vietnamese sandwich shop. It smells so good! My human went in and bought some sandwiches. Then I decided to walk to Rib Fest. Mmmmmm! Ribs!! I walked all the way over to where Rib Fest was, but I couldn't find it. That's weird, because I'm pretty good at this sort of thing. I always remember where I get food - especially food like ribs. I was disappointed, so I decided to go see Grandma. It was sort of hard to find my way, but finally I got there. I was so excited when I got close that I started running. I ran all the way down the block and through the parking lot. My human ran with me, but she's really slow. I was so happy to see Grandma! She gave me some peach yogurt. Mmmmmmmm! Here's a picture of me eating peach yogurt.

It's low fat, but it still tasted good. Then I went around and said hello to some of the other people at the rehab center. I felt much better after that. When we got home my humans ate their sandwiches. I got a little bite of each one. Mmmmm! Later I almost stole an ice cream sandwich off the coffee table, but I wasn't allowed. I got my little cupcake from Famous Fido's instead. Mmmmmmmm! Cupcakes!

Hmph.

Today we went to another pet store protest. It was hot. Last time I was in the shade but today there was hardly any shade. Then there was a loud pop. Aroo?! Duck and cover! My human said it was just a balloon. I wanted to leave right then! On the corner by the car there was a loud bang. Serpentine! Serpentine! I made it to the car and got right in. I don't know why my human is taking me into bad neighborhoods where I could get shot, but next time I'm staying home. My human said it was just a bike tire exploding. I don't care what it was, I didn’t like it.

Then we went to Petco and I wasn't allowed to have any treats from the cashier. Finally we went to grandma's house. I got some chicken jerky at grandma's house because she loves me. But they wouldn't let me eat the cat kibble.
At home my humans took my chillow away because it has too many holes in it. I didn't poke the holes in it. If I don't mind getting wet then I don't see why they care. I did not get to Rib Fest. I don't think this was a very good day.

Grizzly Day 2010!

Today is the one year anniversary of when I came to live with my humans. They call it Grizzly Day. I was very excited for Grizzly Day because it is MY day so I had it all planned out. First I was going to go to the beach. Then I was going to go to the bank and Starbuck's for treats and a cup of water. Next I was going to the pet store to see Joe and get more treats. Then I was going to go to Rib Fest! I think it's so great that they are having Rib Fest on Grizzly Day. I was SO excited! Mmmmmmmm! I'll have the Kansas City Special, please! Mmmmmm! And honey mustard, and sweet and spicy, and mmmmmmm! One of everything, please!!

But that's not what happened. First, this morning I got only half my normal food for breakfast. WHAT!? I get LESS food on Grizzly Day?! What's good about that?! Then, my humans went to Jack's for breakfast WITHOUT ME! Huh?? I was starting to think that Grizzly Day really sucked.

Then when my humans came back from Jack's, they had a doggy bag with them. I could smell the pancakes as soon as they opened the door. My human made me Griddlycakes. Those are special pancakes just for me. They're silver dollar pancakes topped with peanut butter and chopped Canadian bacon and drizzled with molasses. MMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!! More, please!! I got three, but I could have eaten a dozen! MMMMMMM! Here's a picture of the Griddlycakes.

And here's a picture of me eating the Griddlycakes.

I tried to eat them all before my human could take a picture, but the peanut butter slowed me down.

Later I went for a walk. Is this when we go to Rib Fest? No. I didn't get to go to Rib Fest. My humans wouldn't take me. They said it was too hot. It was really hot out, but I wouldn't even notice the heat if I had ribs. I could smell them too. I don't know where they were, but they were close by.

My human says that the important thing about Grizzly Day is that it's the anniversary of my rescue. It's not the anniversary of my adoption day because I started out as a foster dog and my humans didn't decide to adopt me until I had been with them for almost two months. This is the picture my human saw of me in the email that said I needed rescue.

I was at Crawford County Humane Society.

Here's a picture of me on the first day that I came to live with my humans.

My fur was really matted and there were lots of ticks and stuff stuck in it. My tummy didn't feel good either. I was happy to be in a home, but I still didn't know what was going on. And they didn't tell me there would be stairs. Lots and lots of stairs. The next day my human took me to the groomer and he shaved all my fur. Here's a picture of me without fur.

It felt weird.

It took me a while to get used to my humans. But now I love my humans and I'm happy I live with them. Even if they don't take me to Rib Fest on Grizzly Day. Rib Fest goes on all weekend, so maybe they'll take me tomorrow…or Sunday. I think next year I'm going to ask if I can have Grizzly Day in the winter. Then at least I could have snow. That might even be better than ribs. Maybe. Ummm…yeah…maybe.

For dinner I got less food again. But then I had a peanut butter frozen dogurt for dessert. Mmmmmmmmm! Here's a picture of me eating my frozen dogurt.

I guess it was a pretty good day even without Rib Fest. But I'm pretty sure Rib Fest would have made it better.