I truly think this deserves Thread of the Year, paws down! Phred, so sorry to hear you are not feeling well but I'm sure the furry onez are nursing you back to health.
Now kids, try to get along!! Daddy's doing his best under the circumstances. ;)
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I truly think this deserves Thread of the Year, paws down! Phred, so sorry to hear you are not feeling well but I'm sure the furry onez are nursing you back to health.
Now kids, try to get along!! Daddy's doing his best under the circumstances. ;)
Me doest thinketh that "Dad" needs a break, some good ol' R&R and some help at the ol' Ranch. Dang, I wish I lived closer Phred :( Treat yourself the way the kids' Gramma would treat you if she weren't at The Bridge ;)
I am sure that if Phred let Bowser outside this morning that he is totally lost in the snow.
Phred, I hope you are taking care of yourself and do feel better soon.
The flu going around is nasty from what I hear. Drags you down for quite a few days.
Please take good care of YOU.
Hope you are getting better.
Get Well soon o'Bus Driver .............. {{{{hug}}}}
Cinders, by the time of your post, it looks like you didn't get the Dad to bed very early last night. Now you got to take charge and see that he gets his rest with his being sick and all and also for ebberbuddie to *cooperate*. That includes not taking out your frustrations on the new kid, okay?Quote:
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PS:
Dad sez THANKz fur da Get Well Wishez! ;)
He'z alternatin twee da *Stuffie* Noze anna
*Runnie* Noze...
He'z NOT a verry Happie Kampur. :(
We'z gonna da a quickie Outie an put him inna BigBed.
*Niterz*!![/i]
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Dad wuz gettin Kabin Feevur, so we took'd him
outside an let him play wiffa kamera...
Sun wuz reelee *SHININ*; but Dad sed "E-YIIPES*!! after he looked atta Thermo Stick!
He put on so mennier "layerz" he had trubbel bendin ober
to put his GOO-Loshez on!
OUT we went!
"HEY - Go play inna Deep Stuff!" sez Dad.
Are you NUTZ!?? ~ We did dat dis mornin!
Dat white stuff iz KOLD onna tummiez!
Cinder & Bowser "return" after gettin a bit too Close to the Road >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...4/f55cdcc2.jpg
Lil Bowser Boy >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...5/f55cd6db.jpg
SmokeMutt in front; Bowser behind >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f55cd37b.jpg
All Three ~ Smokey, Bowser, Cinder ~
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...7/f55cd270.jpg
Smokey runs over to say "HI" to Dad >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...d/f55ccfb7.jpg
"Hey Bud, dunno bout You, but MY pawz are KOLD!!"
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...d/f55cce8a.jpg
**WARM** again!!
This has become a "Favorite Bowser Spot" ~
head in the hallway, body in the puter room...
NUNbuddie <sneekz> past him!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...8/f55ce5d4.jpg
Dat'z All fur now, Folkz!
Kase yur wonderin - WE gotz *gipped* onna Snow!
Onlee bout 6 inchez fell here; an it gotz <blowed> around a lot!
Fiur Guyz pulled in yesterday wiff da Lil Fiur Truk wearin da plow
an kleened da drive so we kuld answer Fiur Kallz.
Izzit Dinner Tyme, yet?
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Phred, that first picture is a real prize winner!:)
Wow, excellent pics!!!! Hope yer feeling better, Bus Driver ;) Loved loved loved the pictures! :D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...7/f55cd270.jpg
What a happy threesome!:cool:
The bowzer kid looks like hes thinning down on the furry coat. Also looks like hes becoming very comfortable in the domestic department too. Glad hes feeling love again. What sweet home hes in for now.
I so wish I had my own place, I'd take Bowser in a heartbeat! He looks so snuggly 'n toasty in the last picture.
Hope you are feeling better, Phred!
These pictures sure are great. I especially love the one with all three dogs running in the snow.:) Please get better soon Phred and take care.
WOW - pics, even tho you are sick ..................... thanks Phred.
They look like they were having a ball "in spite of" the snow .....:cool:
Oh What Great Pics,Phred!!!!!
They ALL look soooo Happy Together!!!!
Glad that Bowser Boy seems Well Adjusted!!!
He is Beautiful!!!
Fits Right in with your color scheme!!! ;)
Feel Better!!!
Keep Warm!!!
Hugs & Treats for ALL!!!
Great pictures, Phred!! Looks like all 3 enjoyed their romp in the snow! Bowser sure does have some good teachers as to how a dog's life should be!!
Great pictures, Phred. How brave of you to wonder out into the frozen tundra! I stuck my head out and said - Carl, the dogs want someone to play with them! I figure I got to do it all last winter, this winter is all his!!! All three dogs are so cute! I just love that Bowser boy!
I haven't been able to keep up with PT much for the past couple months so I missed this until now. Fortunately, I got to talk to Tonya on AIM last night and she caught me up on the Bowser tale. My heart just melts for the guy and I SO wish I could adopt him. Especially when Tonya described him as a "gentle and sensitive soul" http://smilies.jeeptalk.org/otn/love/luxlove.gif *swooooooon* http://smilies.jeeptalk.org/otn/love/luxlove.gif
I told Tonya to keep me updated because I would like to help in any way I can to find the big guy a good home. *HUGS* to Tonya for posting about Bowser and Midnight and helping save their lives. I am so glad your grandfather can feel more relaxed that his dog is being well taken care of now.
Oh, it so nice to see Bowser with friends. He must have been so loney where he was...i am so happy he has buddies now!!! You have certainly helped to turn that boys life around...yeah Phred!!
It reminds me of when Sasvermont took in my cat Gabe, for me. He wasn't fit to live with small children, and she would agree to that. And he was always an "only cat" when he lived with me. When she used to post pics of him with Graemer and Miley, it used to make me so happy to see him with friends. Although, they can't really talk to us and tell us how happy they are on the inside...it just makes it so nice to see the pics and the obvious fact that he is happy to be with a great human and 2 new found fur friends!! Thanks Phred!! Bowser is surrounded with some much deserved love!!
Robyn
Hmmm! Looks like you have the makings of a first rate dog sled team, there Phred.
Hope you feel better!
Hope your feeling better today.
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Furst thing dis mornin, we all thunk Dad flipped his lid...
He <sprung> da Bowzer outta his basement 'partment ~
an jest <opened> da frunt door!!
Uhhhh, Dad! Arn'cha furgettin ta <hook up> da Bowz!??
"Jest *GO* - You'ze ALL gonna be Rite Back!! ;) "
:eek: OMG!! ~ Wus it KOLD out there!!
Snow'z purdy DEEP out frunt... We feared da Bowz mite <freeze up>
affore he got ebberthin pumped out. No wurriez. He
got ta tank emptee!
But Da wuz rite - he opened da door an ~
<Zipp> <Zoom> <Zippity>
All Three inside inna *blink*!!
Been dat way ALL day ---
Wanna go OUT??
<wag> <wag> <waggity-Wag>
OK ~ Come RITE back!!
An NUNbuddie gotz tied!!
An Dad'z purdy *happie* dat Bowser has decided ta spend sum tyme
inna Livin Room wiff allua us ...
He USED ta hang out inna Puter Room or da Hall -
NEBBER came in whilst we watched da TV Box.
NOW where ebber Dad goze, da lil Furrie Shadow iz taggin along! :)
Onlee ting he don't seemz ta <like> is goin down to hiz
Basement 'Partment fur sleepie tyme. :(
He'z startin ta <hide> when Dad sez "It's BED Tyme!"
We'z gonna ask Dad bout lettin da Bowz sleep inna BunkRoom fur
a trial run. We figger he kan drag hiz LilBed up an put it
asside da TV stand or atta foot uvva BigBed.
(We better tell him he shudint :eek: <SNORE>!)
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Dad'z feelin a bit better!! :)
He finally took da DIAPER offa hiz noze anna *koffin* dint
keep us awake last nite.
Few more daze an he otta be A-OK agin. :cool:
TANKS fur thinkin bout him!!
;)
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I was thinking this day would come pretty soon seeing as how other things have been progressing so well. Yippy! The whole pack will be together.Quote:
Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Onlee ting he don't seemz ta <like> is goin down to hiz
Basement 'Partment fur sleepie tyme. :(
He'z startin ta <hide> when Dad sez "It's BED Tyme!"
We'z gonna ask Dad bout lettin da Bowz sleep inna BunkRoom fur
a trial run. We figger he kan drag hiz LilBed up an put it
asside da TV stand or atta foot uvva BigBed.
(We better tell him he shudint :eek: <SNORE>!)
And tell Dad he should be taking some chocolate for his cough.
**The next time you have a cough, skip the syrup and unwrap a chocolate bar. According to a study of 100 children in the July issue of Pediatrics, two of the most common type of cough syrup worked no better than a placebo. The ingredients are dextromethorpham (listed as DM) and diphenhydramine, an antihistimine. The ingredients did not help children sleep better.
A separate study found theobromine, an ingredient in cocoa, was nearly a third more effective in stopping persistent coughs than codeine, currently considered the best cough medicine. **
:D The kids can have a SLEEP OVER to see how well Bowzie gets along! I'm sure he wouldn't dream of snorin!
Glad you are feeling better Phred!
Rachel, chocolate? for a cold? I'll be trying that today! Can't hurt! May help! I'll love it any how! Thanks!:D
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Not much ta RE-port tuday...
NO major (nor minor) Crisiseez...
.. NO messez...
.. NO Kat Chazin...
.. NO Argumentz...
... WHUT did we DO???? :confused:
Eben tho it wus Warm(ER) outside;
da Bowz took ALLUA hiz *outiez* SANZ tetherz or Y-Thingiez...
"FREE-azza-Burd" - but nebber left da yard!! :)
He'z usually onna porch - *waitin* fur da door ta <open> -
AND a Bisquit to be offered -
affore Dad <opinz> it!!
(Da Boy is makin SUMMA us look bad!!)
Dad wus gettin <booooored> bein sicklee an hadda sudden hankerin
fur a SubbieWay Sub fur dinner... an since dey dont DE-liver ~
ROAD TRIP!!
Ebberbuddie inna Bus an *off we went*...
Bot gas fur da Bus...
(Gas-Gurl sez ta Dad: "Thunk ya onlee had two Dawgz...
I see THREE Hedz inna back seat!!"
Dad sez: "Yeah... there's THREE in there! Itzza LOONG Storrie...") :p
Lotta <*SNIFFIN*> atta Baggie onna frunt seat onna way home!
LOW part uvva day kame when we gotz home...
Dad'z been noticin a lotta *Tap Danzin* when we pass thru
da kitchin... he'z been <lookin> atta Paw Nailz...
:eek:
Awwww, Dad - not da dredded Toe Choppers! :(
NUTZ!
Cinnerz went furst (she dont **SKREEME** - just triez ta <snatch>
da pwaz away frum Dad).
SmokeMutt went next... YUP! **SKREEMED* fur each toe onna furst paw!
Dad sez he'z gettin "better" - onlee <flinchez> on each kut
aftur da first few. :rolleyes:
Dad getz a LIL bit better Ko-Operashun since he'z been "treetin"
aftur each paw.
Ohhh, BOWSER... Dad wunts ta "see" ya...
Bowzie wuz onna veranda, <lookin> down atta garage door...
"NOPE!! Not commin inna garage... dat leadz to my 'partment!!
Too urlee fur Bed-Tyme!!"
Dad <suckered> him inna frunt door; then led him dow to da Nail Saloon.
No *skreemin* - so he must notta put up a fite.
Kame back up <lickin> hiz chopz an sayin his feetz feel phunnie -
jest like a kupla weeks ago aftur he visited da Beauty Shoppe.
Now Dinner'z DUN... an itz bout tyme fur a Nappie!
/s/ da Three Amigoz ;)
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da Three Amigoz , I love that. :D :D Once more this story
has given me a smile to last all day.:D I am so happy for you
and the lucky pups who live there at the' ranch'.
Bowser has shown himself to be a very deserving doggie and
Cinder & Smokey have shown what love & trust are all about.
Way to go boys.:)
Ruh-roh....;) :DQuote:
Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
/s/ da Three Amigoz ;) [/i]
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And even more :D :D :D at how the tail is unfolding. What a good boy Bowzie is! :D
:p
Me-Thinks you're "readin too much" into these Tailz...
I made Bowser a "Deal" that we're gonna stick to...Quote:
Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
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/s/ da Three Amigoz
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Ruh-roh....;) :D
He's "HERE" till we find him the sort of FURRever HOME
he's lookin for and so much deserves...
24/7 Love, Cuddles, and Attention;
and maybe a not QUITE so ACTIVE sibling or two...
He doesn't quite "GET" the sometimes non-stop Runnin, Tumblin,
and Rasslin that goes on around da Ranch! :eek:
I think he'd like more of a Retirement Home Setting :cool: ~
Somewhere where he doesn't have to "werk" quite so hard to keep up!
BUTT... there's no "rush"! :D
Wonder if he <*SWIMS*> ?? :confused:
/s/ da Bus Driver / Foster "Dad" ;)
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I don't know about THAT!Quote:
Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
:p
I think he'd like more of a Retirement Home Setting :cool: ~
Somewhere where he doesn't have to "werk" quite so hard to keep up!
Once upon a time I only had one cat. Her name was Lucy. She was getting up in years when I adopted Leroy. The vet said it was the best thing I could have done for her. By the time she went to the RB, she had 3 siblings. She lived to be almost 17.
The vet swore the "youngsters" kept her young and healthy longer by trying to keep up with them.
I'm sure that you will do the best for Bowsie, no matter what.
Just think how quiet and lonesome the house will be without him now though. ;) (no pressure though, just a thought):D
WHAT A GREAT THREAD! I just came upon this and was laughing so hard at times the dogs wondered what the heck was up. :D
Phred,
You are truly one in a million! You have the biggest heart and your willingness to come to the aid of a friend, proves it! I'm sure until Bowser finds a Great forever home, you, Cinder and Smoke will give him the best of everything. I'm not so sure that he could find a better one than where he is now though! ;)
I'll be sure to read this one now for updates! I always enjoyed Smoke and Cinder stories because of your gift of story telling and now I can look forward to Bowser stories too! :D :D :D Thanks!
Candy
I know one thing and that is Bowser is getting just what he needs to make him a shining star. His learning the ropes and interacting with the others is just the ticket to being physically and mentally at his best for when that forever family can be found. It is amazing how well he has done this far.
By the way, will someone fill me in on what *Ruh-roh* means?
Correct me if I'm wrong someone, but I believe it's dog speak for uh-oh aka ooops ;)
Rachel~ Yes, i believe it came from Scooby doo...that is how he said "uh-oh", and also the dog on the Jetson's cartoon, i think used to say it that way. :)Quote:
Originally posted by lbaker
Correct me if I'm wrong someone, but I believe it's dog speak for uh-oh aka ooops ;)
Phred~ I am loving these stories, and though i don't post after each one...i am checking in everyday to read :)
I love how happy Bowser is...it is so nice to hear he is enjoying life!! Thanks Phred!!
Robyn
Sounds like the kid is learning fast.
I'm so glad Bowser is doing so well! What a good boy he is!!
I have to agree!! There is another pup you may have heard of, named Oreo. When she was about 8 or 9, she seemed to be nearing the end of her time here. She limped a lot (esp in the cold) and was a unactive pup. The, when she was about 10 or 11 another pup started spending some time there. His name was Trent, and he was a rowdy pupppy, that found a home with kids to chase him. Then another pup came to live with Oreo, and her name was Dazzi. Oreo seemed to loose years off her life. Soon there came more...Taggert, Snoopy, Jack and recently, Pippi. Oreo is now 15+ years and is running and playingmore then ever. Sure she still has her bad days, and the hearing and sight and bladder control are all going, but none of us would have thought 7 years ago, Oreo was only at middle (age one 1/3 of her life? WHo knows?) Anyway, I'm sure it was theother dogs, that helped her feel young again.Quote:
Originally posted by momoffuzzyfaces
I don't know about THAT!
Once upon a time I only had one cat. Her name was Lucy. She was getting up in years when I adopted Leroy. The vet said it was the best thing I could have done for her. By the time she went to the RB, she had 3 siblings. She lived to be almost 17.
The vet swore the "youngsters" kept her young and healthy longer by trying to keep up with them.
I'm sure that you will do the best for Bowsie, no matter what.
Just think how quiet and lonesome the house will be without him now though. ;) (no pressure though, just a thought):D
Of course, we would not pressure you at all, and since you see Bowser day in and out, you know what is best for him...much more then any of us ever could. I'm sure where ever his forever homeis, it will be perfect!
sigh! I'm pinein away for another update!:D
Me too! Phred...oh Phred where art thou???
Phred,
Hope your feeling ok. Staying tuned for the next installment of "As the Tail Wags".
LOUD Louie & The Beans... Katie too.
Hi All ~
Whut'z been Happnin?
Nuffin too ex-citin; but a few more Furstz fur da Bowzer Boy...
Dad sed it wuz tyme fur our Heartworm "pillz" - we all get da
<munchable> montlhy Heartgard Plus - dey come inna package
sealed wiff foil...
Dad startz <zippin> foil seals anna STAMPEED beginz!
All Three gathured round da puter chair;
two offerin pawz an jumpin up & down;
wun lookin a bit "konfuzzed" but <waggin>...
We <gobbled> ouz inna *blink*...
All eyes turn to da Bowz... Furst Half offered...
"Whut'z DIS??" - He takes it an rollz it around inna mouff...
<chomp> <chomp> <chomp> <chomp> <chomp> <chomp>
GUD GRIEF - it'z not DAT big!!
<shallow> <WAG>
He'z not dat *thrilled* Dad, gimmie his udder half.
"BACK OFF!! ... Here Bowz - other half here."
<SNATCH>
<CHOMP>
<GULP>
NUTZ! ~ He *LIKES* em!
As begun dis week, ALL "outies" have been allowed wiffOUT enniebuddie
bein <tied> to enniebuddie else OR da porch...
Seemz to be da New Policie fur ebberbuddie (for at least az long
az it stayz KOLD out)... We'z ALL stickin reel KLOZE to da frunt door!!
Yeah ~ eben ole "Take a Hike Cinners" been reel QUICK onna returnz!
Da BIG 'Furst' kame last nite...
Bowzie "Moved Out" ...
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uvva Basement 'Partment :p
Dad sez "K'mone, Bowzie; let'z go downstairs."
:eek: 'No Fankz! ~ I'd rather wait up here!"
Dad finally <caught> him an we all went down.
Whilst Dad wuz pickin up hiz LilBed; Bowzie <dashed> back UP
an wuz tryin to sit onna top step
Dad set hiz LilBed up inna korner asside da TV Stand anna klozit door
an tied a lil ropey wiffa klip onna end to da bed foot.
Bowzie wuzint payin NO attenshun; so when BedTyme kame around
he dint wanna "come" when Dad kalled.
He figgered it out purdy quick after Dad <herded> him inna BunkRoom! :)
We fink he spent a lil tyme onna LilBed;
but he wuz ketcihn Zzzz's onna floor on Dad'z side uvaa BigBid dis mornin.
No <chomp> markz onna ropey; se he must notta tried ta <flee>.
Onlee wun a lil UPPYset by da change in Howzin Arrangementz
wuz Da KAT! ~ He must notta Read da Memo...
Ole Bootsie <strolled> inna BunkRoom bout Oh:dark:Thirty - prolly
plannin on jumpin onn BigBed an krashin onna bookcase.
We heard a <bump> <*GASP*> :eek: anna Kat <landed> on Dad
wiifa KLAWZ *OUT* ... then <LEAPED> onna back window sill!
"Sun Uvva *----!! ~~ WHO PARKED dat DAWG THERE onna Floor!!!????"
READ yur Fambly Memoz an ya'd knowe whut wuz goin on, Kat! :rolleyes:
Dad'z gonna need a lil RE-trainin, too...
He almost <smushed> da Bowz when Dad jumped outta bed dis mornin!
Nudder ROAD TRIP dis afternoon...
Dad *noticed* da KRUNCHIE Supply inna Garbich Kan dropped a lil
faster than normal ... :eek: "We need summore Krunch!"
HEY, Dad! ~ Dis izzint da Krunch Shop... It'z da DAWG KETCHER's Joint!
Yur NOT <turnin> Bowz inta THEM, are ya!!?? :mad:
"RELAXE!! ~ He needz a License Plate!"
WHEEEEEW!! - Dont <skare> us like dat!!
Dad went in wiffa Cheque Bookie; den kame out wiff wunna da Ketcher Guyz!
:eek: HIDE, Bowzie, they're comin ta GET'cha!! ~
We started <*BARKIN> reel NASTIE-Like.
Dad reached in ta get a leash to pull Bowzie out...
He made a <BREAK fur It>!! ~ <ZIPP>
Dad anna Ketcher Guy boff <grabbed> him affore it got outta da kar.
More <NASTIE BARKIN> frumma back seat!!
"SHUT UP!! ~ He just wantz to *LOOK*!! ~ I've GOT his Tag!"
Bowzie <pranced> around inna parkin lot.
Ketcher Guy ses "OMG!! ~ He might BE a 'Shepherd / CORGI Mix' -
I really dint Believe you!! ~ He sure is CUTE!!"
Bowzie <*WAGGED*>!
It all started wiff Doc Mike.
Doc took Wun Look at da Bowz an sed "Shepherd and CORGI" fur SHURE!!
Doc sed da VET wuz suppozed to list da TWO "Predominant" Breeds
onna Rabies Certificate - an he sed wiff Bowzie's "short" legz
an other Body Features, he hadda go wiff CORGI az bein a
BIG part of da Bowz's past!
Ketcher Guy wuz typin Bowzie inna puter an kept askin Dad:
"Shepherd and CORGI!??? ~ Ya SURE bout dat?"
Dad sed "YUP - Dat'z whut da DOC sed! - C'mone out an taka LOOK!"
An so he DID!
So Bowzie is Officiallie # 23727 - a "Mixed Shepherd / CORGI"
:D
Off to da Krunchie Shop...
Dad hauled out a Big Bag anna kupla TREET boxez an baggiez.
Lookz like we'll be <eatin> OK fur a while!!
Bout tyme ta jump onna BigBed.
Gotta <find> da Kat an *re-mynd" him to WATCH where he'z walkin tanite!
Niterz!!
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I don't get it.
The license thingie... isn't that the rabies vac tag? I thought he got that at Doc Mike's? Why would he need two?
Blonde-ly,
Zip
PS GREAT news on the house manners 'n upstairs progress! :D
Have any of the rescues/shelters been notified, in case anyone's looking for an older dog? Maybe list him on the bulletin board at the vet's (if they have one)?
Surely, his forever home's around the corner!! It's just gotta be!! *crosses fingers*
I so wish I had my own place - I'd take him!