A Day in the Life of Piranha Banana

Friday, February 13, 2015

Piranha Banana on Zulily!

Very neat - found myself on Zulily wearing the fabulous bow tie and harness set for Sophisticated Pup! I was reminded of the fun we had shooting on Michigan Avenue's Water Tower and how the cold weather left me yearning for a thicker chihuahua coat. The photographer from Fetch Portraits - owner Jennifer Whaley -- kept my attention with her real live bells and whistles. The whole shoot was a blast!

Check me out!

Notice how I've perfected the art of tucking my tail under and sitting on it. This helps provide automatic tail seating and protection from cold surfaces.

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Wordless Wednesday: Piranha's Sun Spot

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

WW: Piranha's Party Collar

Saturday, January 31, 2015

The Lucy Pet Foundation's Mission and Commercial

80,000 dogs and cats are euthanized every week. Every week.

I am glad to have been part of this commercial to help get the word out about the Lucy Pet Foundation. Their mission is to help dogs and cats by providing mobile spay and neuter clinics across the country and support causes that benefit animal welfare. Check out the commercial that will air on February 1st 2015, during the Hallmark Channel's Kitten Bowl.

See if you can spot the photo of me in the commercial in the background.
I am wearing orange and blue!

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

My Lucy Pet Foundation Prizes

Received some fabulous prizes this week from the Lucy Pet Foundation! A personalized football jersey and an iPad Mini. I finally get my own computer, and I don't even have to type - I can use my paws and even my nose. So excited - Thanks Lucy Pet Foundation!

Learn more about why I won these items by reading my previous post - click here.

Sunday, January 18, 2015

My 8th Birthday Party!

Had an awesome time today with 20 of my chihuahua friends at K9 Tailshakers. Ate lots of cake and spinach pies and had a lot of fun hanging out with my friends. What a great day for a chihuahua pawty - WOOF!

wheat free carrot cake from Happy Dog Barkery

Everyone wants more cake!

Yum! Spinach pies are also wheat free from the Happy Dog Barkery - all the dogs loved them!

Opened my bday presents at home - so very nice and generous - thank you! I will have to bring these
treats to the next chihuahua meetup in February.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Am I Smiling?

My Momma says I smile sometimes in photos. I never really noticed. Recently, we took photos for a little boy named Anthony on the internet who is fighting Cancer. He wanted pet photos to make him happy and smile. We put one together and I did not even notice, that yes, it does look like I am smiling.

What do you think?

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

WW: I'M GOING TO THE LUCY BOWL!

What a great way to start the New Year!

I cannot believe I was selected to be in a commercial for such a great cause. Congratulations to all!

Click to learn more about the Lucy Pet Foundation!

Thanks Blogpaws!

Here is the winning photo!

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Happy 8th Birthday!

I was born January 1, 2007. My pawrents brought me home in March. These photos are from my first day in my new home. Unbelievably, there was no snow in the Chicago area. I was having fun though as it was the first time I had ever been outdoors and I even found a big leaf to play with.

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

WW: Happy, Happy New Year 2015!

Wishing you a nice, warm and cozy, healthy, peaceful, blessed Happy New Year!

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Orland Park Prairie Library Surprise Photo

Doing a little library digging this morning I found this photo of me on the internet. I recall there was a photographer a the Orland Park Prairie library (click to read more) - but didn't realize it had been published. Pretty cool! Looks like I was pretty pensive or focused!

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Wordless Wednesday: ¡Feliz Navidad!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

WW: Piranha & The Hospital Christmas Tree

Here is the beautifully majestic Christmas tree from Silver Cross Hospital where I volunteer doing dog assisted therapy. The tree is a pretty purple, green and sparkly silver.

Can you find me in this picture?

There I am!

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Modeling in Sophisticated Pup's Holiday Gift Guide

Check me out in Sophisticated Pup's 2014 Holiday Gift Guide. Lots of beautiful pieces for your canine companion to wear during the holidays! Click on the photos to enlarge and get a closer look.

Post by Piranha Banana.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

What's In the Box?

Very excited!
Got this big box in the mail with SP on the outside and was told it was for me!
What could it be?

Food?

Treats?

I know -- maybe I am supposed to climb in the box!

Heh, heh, maybe not... help!

Ohhh... looks like some goodies from my favorite doggie wear - Sophisticated Pup!

And in my favorite color no less - light gray with yellow dots!

A harness, leash and bow tie collar! PAWSOME!

Love it! I am already dreaming of hot sunny days - WOOF!

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.