A Day in the Life of Piranha Banana

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Wordless Wednesday: Laughing in the Sun

Monday, May 6, 2013

Wordless Wednesday - Cinco De Mayo 2013!

Had a great time celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Twenty three chihuahuas took part in the festivities. We had Mexican food, music and briefly discussed chihuahua history. From my understanding chihuahuas may be descendants of the Techichi. Also learned we are one of the healthiest breeds around that can also live up to 20 years; though one of the longest known living chihuahuas was approximately 25 years old!

I thought I would share some of my party photos as well as some of my Chihuahua-Mexi-looks (in case someone wants to hire me as a ranchero for their movie, don't you know?)

Some of my Chihuahua Friends - Wendy, Ruby and Lil' Bit

This is my "Oh so Chic (chihuahua)" look!

Having fun with friends!

Humans bring all sorts of great food to MY party - but don't let me have any...

Ok, OK, that was a fib. They did let me have some corn taco shells and tomatoes, and they also had a table for Chihuahuas only, filled with baby carrots and grain free organic dog treats. But no one took a picture of it.

Chihuahuas come in all shapes and sizes... can you find me in this photo?

This is my Clint Eastwood scowl: "Do you feel lucky?

Don't make me go all Chihuahua on you!"

We had a nice time celebrating with friends and learning more about my heritage. All that fun and posing made me really tired afterwards. I took a really, really long nap when I got home.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Wordless Wednesday: A Letter to Summer...

Dear Summer: I'm ready!
Love, Piranha

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Wordless Wednesday: If Chihuahuas Ruled The World...

Having a little fun with this...

One Chihuahua to Rule Them All...

Can you guess where I am?

You Guessed it!

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Trying to Get Good Photographs...

Had a fun day with my friend Birdie. We were trying to get some good photos of us together. Mom had a hard time getting us both to look at the camera. Check some of the photos out!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Wordless Wednesday: Comfort Cuddles

Such a scary world... my rescued sister Daisy comforts me.

Monday, April 15, 2013

Chihuahua Awareness Fiesta Benefit - Guest Model

I was able to help other animals in need! I was asked to guest model for the Chihuahua Awareness Fiesta Benefit at the Helium Gallery. Money collected went to bring awareness to the overabundance of chihuahuas needing homes. A lot of people do not understand our breed and often bring us into home situations that are not ideal. They forget that with training and proper socialization, we can be a good fit for most families. Because chihuahuas can be fragile, we do best in families with children over 12 years old, single adults, or couples. Petfinder is a good place to find any type or size dog across the United States needing homes. You can also find out the dog's history to see if they are a good match with your home life situation.

Sophisticated Pup donated the Burberry inspired jacket I wore, which was then put up for auction. The highest bidder got to take it home. It was fun to see so many people helping animals in need, and I was happy to be invited to model - check out a couple of my photogs on the runway!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Local Newspaper Article About Me - Very Cool!

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Wordless Wednesday: Ode To Pizza

I loved you in the morning,
I loved you late at night.
I ate gigantic portions,
in tiny little bites.
But now that I'm allergic, it hit me with such might...
I've grown too sad to hate you,
good-bye, my heart's delight!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Wordless Wednesday: Where's My Remote?

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Wordless Wednesday

Smile
You make me happy.
Smile again.
See?
Now you are happy too!
WOOF!

Saturday, March 16, 2013

1st Day on Vacation in Florida and...

...the rest of the world seeks out time by the lovely blue ocean during a sun filled day. They want to see the beautiful blue waves comb the sandy beach. They like the smell of the ocean and the sounds of all the waves crashing in.

As for me vacationing means extra fluffy blankets. I want to swim in a sea of utter fluffyness. I like to hide between the fluffness keeping warm and only peeking through when the swirling aroma of treats reach the perimeter of the fluffyness oasis.

View from the balcony

Swimming in a sea of utter fluffyness!

Happy Birthday to my daddy James!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Wordless Wednesday

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Hanging Out With My Friends from South Suburban Chihuahua

Today we had a meetup at K9 Tailshakers. Several of my chihuahua friends were there. K9 Tailshakers provides training, dog day care and spa services. I finalized my training and tested for my therapy assist dog certification there. They have a very clean and well kept facility with outstanding staff. It is not St. Patrick's day yet, but I got all dressed up to celebrate. After all, my daddy is Irish - don't you know?!

Some of us are trying to sleep!

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FOODS THAT ARE TOXIC TO DOGS

1 - Chocolate

(abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures, death)

2 - Onions/garlic/chives powdered, raw, cooked, or dehydrated

(can destroy a dog's red blood cells, leading to anemia and breathlessness)

3 - Grapes and raisins

(kidney failure, vomiting, hyperactivity, heart failure, can become lethargic/depressed/disoriented)

4 - Avocados/guacamole

(congestion, difficulty breathing, fluid accumulation around the heart)

5 - Coffee

(caffeine poisoning -restlessness, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, muscle tremors, bleeding)

6 - Gum/sugar free candy and foods (Xylitol)

(seizures, heart failure, death)

7 - Alcohol

(vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, coma, death-the smaller the dog, the greater the effect)

8 - Nutmeg

(tremors, seizures and death)

9 - Macadamia nuts

(muscle tremors, weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters, vomiting, elevated body temperature and rapid heart rate)

10 – Greasy Fat/Foods – Fat off a steak/meats, French fries, etc.

(stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis)

11 – Salt (and Salty foods) chips, pretzels, etc.

(sodium iron poisoning/vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, elevated body temperature, seizures, death)

12 - Unbaked bread/cookie dough

(causes gastric obstruction -raw, fermenting dough produces ethanol, which quickly causes alcohol poisoning)

13 – Milk

(stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea)

If you are not sure if a food is safe, visit the ASPCA website or call: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: 1 (888) 426-4435

What are some ‘people’ foods you can give as snacks safely?

1 – Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peas & corn (boiled, cooked/frozen, etc.)

2 – Banana slices (in moderation)

3 - Tomatoes (without the green leaves on top)

4 – Apples, oranges, cantaloupes and watermelon slices (no seeds)

5 - Plain pasta noodles (in moderation)

6 - When sick - plain white rice w/boiled ground beef or chicken

7 - Canned Pumpkin (plain) (good for hardening the stool) (no pumpkin pie – it contains nutmeg!)

9 –Boiled/frozen plain green beans (good for hardening the stool)

10 – Piece of plain cheese/cottage cheese (in moderation)

Please wash all fruits & vegetables before feeding

I was born January 1, 2007. I immediately began extensive training towards certification for the CGC, therapy, behavior and services. I visit and work with Silver Cross and South Suburban Hospitals, Ronald MacDonald House, Hines VA, nursing homes, schools, libraries, help children improve their reading skills and participate in health fairs and programs geared to bring therapy assistance to the community. You may have seen me in a commercial for the Lucy Pet Foundation on the Hallmark Channel. I also appeared on DogTV's K9 Fit Club - their opening sequences (the little dog on the ball) and on two episodes of the program. I was also a WCIU TV Channel 26 Top Dog twice. I have been on a few commercials and modeled at the International Kennel Club Show in Chicago. I love modeling, you may have seen me at Chicago's Fashion Fest run way show, Chicago Sun Times' Holiday Guide on the Magnificent Mile. American Dog Media Magazine featured me on their "Famous Dogs with Friends on Facebook" pages. I wrote a community column with Tinley Junction titled "Piranha's Tales" and run South Suburban Chihuahua group with over 200 members. We work with various charitable organizations, helping local shelters, rescues and fosters. I love to travel. Some of my favorite places are Colorado, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas and my favorite is Marco Island. I enjoy going to see movies, ballet, sports events and live theater. I love school! I learned to hi-five, hide, roll-over, bang-bang, sit pretty, patty cake, take a bow, wave hello and shake paw. My favorite foods are bananas (of course), carrots and broccoli. I love my best friend Birdie (a cocker spaniel) fluffy blankets, floppy toys, sunshine on my belly and lying on fresh green grass.

Monkey

My pain-in-the hind failed foster brother Monkey. Monkey's bday is April 06, 2011. Monkey's mother and father were given up because the owner had cancer. Monkey was taken in as a foster but was rejected when the families found he was too small. He soon developed severe bleeding (back there) which continued on for two months. Several hundreds of dollars later, my daddy said Monkey should just live with us forever (and that he loved him). Now I have a fun brother to play with. Though he sometimes annoys me, takes my food, my bed, my toys. Everything.