What a Lady

Mya was sound asleep, snoring and wiped out! Roddy must have thought it was cute because he grabbed the camera and shot these. This is how she sleeps most of the time. She is Queen of the Couch!

Ears

I have to say that I love Mya's ears! The vet who did the cropping did an excellent job. I'm sure the results had nothing to do with my futile attempt at ear taping.

Moving

I hear so often that people have to rehome their dog because they are moving. Some people who have pets move to a place that does not allow pets. Why would anyone do that? Well, now having just gone through searching for a new place to rent instead of own, I found there are several places that say "No Pets". But there are an equal amount of places that do accept pets. Leaving Mya behind was not an option. So after searching, we found a 3 bedroom home (semi-detached), with a fully fenced back yard and it's bigger than our tiny house that we are in now.

So, my opinion has not changed about people who turn their dogs over to Rescue because they are moving. It's a cop out.

Keeping track of Mya's heat

First heat - April 2005

Second heat - Sept 2005

Third heat - Feb 22, 2006

Fourth heat - Aug 19, 2006

The Dance

"The Dance"

Looking back on the memory of

The dance we shared 'neath the stars above

For a moment all the world was right

How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye

And now I'm glad I didn't know

The way it all would end the way it all would go

Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain

But I'd have had to miss the dance

Holding you I held everything

For a moment wasn't I a king

But if I'd only known how the king would fall

Hey who's to say you know I might have changed it all

And now I'm glad I didn't know

The way it all would end the way it all would go

Our lives are better left to chance

I could have missed the pain

But I'd have had to miss the dance

Yes my life is better left to chance

I could have missed the pain but I'd have had to miss the dance.

(Garth Brooks)

This is my take on life!

Christine

Help, I can't stop

Help, I can't stop the clippers!!!

Mya was looking very sexy in her new doo, until I got to her legs! I didn't realize how matted they really were. I guess all the swimming, pine gum, burrs and unidentified things in her fur caused it to be so bad. And of course, I always have good intentions on brushing her, but when you are on holidays, who feels like doing work? I will let it grow in and start the Giant pattern all over again. I hope it doesn't take too long! Although, I did do a pretty good job on her head. So, introducing Mya, the Giant Stick Dog!

It Arrived!!!!

Christmas has come early! Well, I dropped enough hints at Christmas for a new Dog Clipper and nobody picked up on it, so I went out and bought it myself. I tried it out on Mya's head for a total of about 2 minutes so far, and what I did it 2 minutes would take me 20 minutes with the old clipper. Now, I have to switch blades and finish her grooming. Am I crazy about being so excited about a clipper? I don't care...... :P

This is the before shot....stay tuned!

We're Home!

Well, our 5 weeks of vacation are now over. It was hard saying good bye to the lake and the trailer. Mya will truly miss the lake and all the land to run on. She swam every day and ran until she couldn't run anymore. She enjoyed chasing squirrels and chipmunks but never came close to catching one. She had a futile attempt at catching frogs, she sliced her paw open and ate things that she never ate before (thanks to the grandmas and grandpas). Ah, now back to reality and real life. Looking forward to next summer already. Mya is enjoying a great nap right now. She sure has a lot of sleep to catch up on.

Lazy Day