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!







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!

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!

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!


What?


Sunday, March 3, 2013

Reading With Kids At The Library


What? 
You did not know that I am part of the Tail Waggin' Tutoring Program? 

Yes!  
As a Therapy Assist Dog I get to have kids read to me in libraries.  No treats required.   

Kids who are shy readers or would like to improve their reading skills sign up to read.  I listen (sometimes I get sleepy), I don't correct them and I pay attention. 

Did you know Tufts University did a study where it was found that kids who read to dogs have an increase in their reading skills?  

Therapy Dog reading Links: 
Tufts University Study    
ABC News - Dogs Help Kids Read

Below are a few recent photos of me at the Crestwood Library with my friend Birdie.  I love when kids pick books about dogs!
I love reading with kids!

Strike a pose!

Birdie and me


Tuesday, January 22, 2013

I Am Ready for the 15 Below Windshield!

I'm ready for the cold!


Hmmm, it is awful cold out!

Why go out? There is a good spot behind the-...


Done!  Time for a nap - ZZzzzz...

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

My 6th Birthday!

I was born January 1st, 2007

I had a birthday party last weekend with 24 of my closest Chihuahua friends.  I got to eat peanut butter cake and mini cheese and spinach cupcakes from the Happy Dog Bakery in Downers Grove.  Here are some photos from my birthday party - enjoy!...


My Mom made my sit by my birthday cake!


Here I am at my party with one of my friends, Tequila!


Don't I look handsome in my birthday hat?

I love birthday cake - just a taste - WOOF!





Sunday, September 30, 2012

Smiling at the Dog Park...


Love hanging out at the dog park!






Some people say I look like Bolt, from the Disney movie.  You be the judge!



Monday, August 27, 2012

New Trick

I have been going to school at K9 Tailshakers to learn new tricks.  One of them is 'take a bow.'  Still working on perfecting that (need lots of carrots) - but am getting there.  In the meantime I practiced my 'bang! bang!' (play dead) trick over the weekend at the dog park, then we went for some treats.  Wanna see?

Bang! Bang!  Trying this again... what do I get?


Ahhh - Ice Cream!  It sure was worth doing the Bang!Bang! trick for a lick of this  treat!


A little tired at the end of the day.  Time for a nap!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

My New Bow Ties!

I was very excited to receive a nice yellow envelope today with some goodies!  I received two new bow ties  made just for me by Sophisticated Pup.  Wanna see?
My Burberry style custom made bow tie by Sophisticated Pup 


Don't I look handsome?

Just in case you did not get enough of me...
Here is my custom made ecru bow tie by Sophisticated Pup

I wanted the 'Mr. Peabody' look!

Just in case you did not get a good look!

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