B’s Turning One
Yep, our tiny, little Bruiser has grown into a full bodied, big boy! He celebrates his first birthday today!
As crazy as we were to bring a third four-legged, furry kiddo into the house, we haven’t regretted that decision for a second. He has brought many laughs and lots of entertainment!
He is a pretty laid back little man, willing to go with the flow, but is always ready to play. He loves both his siblings equally, and bounces back and forth, playing with them both.
He can stare you down with his eyes and give you some of the cutest, funny expressions. Let’s just say, he’s cute and he knows how to work it!
Welcome 2012!
We hope you celebrated the New Year with as much confetti and fun as we did!
From Princess Pebbles
We wanted to share the second edition of the Princess Pebbles Holiday Newsletter with all of our online friends! Hope your holidays are full of love and laughter!
Thank you all for the awesome feedback to my very first holiday newsletter last year! Due to the overwhelming, positive response, I have been allowed to write the second edition of the Princess Pebbles Holiday Newsletter.
This year, my world was turned upside down. I call it the year of the invaders! First, if you remember from last year’s letter, we had started experiencing a few sightings of a black cat hanging out around our barn. Well, against my better judgment, the cat (her name is Shadow) has permanently adopted our barn as her place to live, and can frequently be seen sunbathing in the grass. She loves to tease me by running just outside of my reach anytime I go for a walk. She often comes right up to the front porch and sticks her nose against the glass, staring into my home. I know that she does this to get me in trouble, because if I make even a peep to announce her presence, I am corrected and told to be nice. (Not fair…she’s invading my domain!)
The second invader of the year to rock my world was the little brother that Mommy and Daddy brought home. What?!? Who asked me?!? Okay, fine, I will admit, I kind of like him…he’s worked his way into my heart. Mommy and Daddy named him Bruiser, and he’s grown up to look just like a “Bruiser”. Of course, most of his size comes from his fluffy hair. Mommy hasn’t let the groomers give him a shave yet, so he’s sporting a big 80s crimp-do! He has tons of energy and loves to play. He is also pretty good about being quiet and resting anytime Mommy has clients over. Wrestling with Joey and I is definitely one of his favorite activities; the second would have to be playing fetch…the boy never stops. He’s a pretty sweet guy, so I guess we’ll keep him, but I’m putting my paw down…three is enough. Don’t even think about a fourth!
This summer, a two legged invader joined Mommy’s work team. They called him Bert the Intern, and he worked in the office a couple of days every week for the whole summer. I liked this invader…he was unable to resist my charms. If I sat right at his feet, gave him a long stare, and wagged my tail, he was putty! I really enjoyed having him around. I heard he went off to get an education from the Jayhawks…not sure what that means, but I wish he’d come back.
In the fall, there were over a hundred invaders at Mommy’s client appreciation picnic. It was a crazy day…it took my brothers and I a week of solid sleep just to recover from all the activity. It was a pretty wet and rainy day, but we still had great attendance, yummy food, personalized t-shirts, and plenty of fun. Although there were a lot of invaders, I enjoyed every minute of it. I got lots of loving from all the pint sized invaders!
Even after talking about all those major invaders, it doesn’t begin to touch on the invaders that Mommy works with on a daily basis. There were hundreds and hundreds of them, each leaving their own scent for me to check out. I recognized many smells and I’m pretty sure they have been here before. My Mommy and I think it’s awesome that they continue to come back year after year. I know Mommy loves getting to see her favorite, pint-sized, two-legged kiddos grow and change each year. In January, she’ll have been doing this photo thing for ten years! That’s how old my brother Joey is, and he’s OLD, so that must be a long time. I know that my brothers and I are Mommy’s number one fans, but it does mean a lot to me knowing that you all love and support her as much as I do!
Hope your Holidays are Pawsitively Fabulous! (Do not forget your four-legged kiddos this season…they love bones, treats, toys and LOVE!)
Love, Pebbles (and Brandi, Pete, Joey & Bruiser)
Holiday Greetings!
We’re hoping your holidays are snuggly and warm!
Greyhound Love
I have the perfect holiday gift for yourself and your favorite family and friends!
The Kansas City Retired Greyhounds as Pets (KCREGAP) has created their very first annual calendar. This awesome 2012 Calendar features some of my favorite greyhounds and many other adorable faces. The proceeds from the sale of these calendars will help to fund the care of current and future incoming greyhounds in need of suitable and loving homes.
KCREGAP has spent the last twenty years dedicating time and effort to rescue greyhounds from the racing industry. From addressing their grooming and basic needs immediately upon arrival, to ensuring the pups receive all necessary veterinary care, rehabilitation and adoption services.
Since its inception, KCREGAP has provided homes for over 5000 greyhounds!
Use this link to order your 2012 Greyhound Calendar today!
Down to Business
After a little running around, a few excitedly told stories, followed by a few high pitched barks, some hair and fur touch ups, these four ladies were ready to get down to business!
I love these ladies, because there is no messing around…they are all about staying focused and getting right to work.
The only real challenge is getting them to move beyond the forced smiles…something very characteristic of all kids their age.
ARRR, MATEY!
Hand Over Yer Loot! Wishing You a Happy Halloween!
Love,
Pebbles, Bruiser, Joey, Brandi & Pete
Baby Bruiser
Is not so baby anymore! He’s about to reach the nine month old mark, and although he’s still smaller than his brother and sister, he is getting very close. I won’t let our groomer trim off all his crazy hair, so when you look at him beside his siblings, he appears to almost be the exact same size, but at least for the moment, it’s just an optical illusion.
He has a big personality to go with his big hair, and absolutely loves everyone! He’s always right there to greet you, tail a wagging, silly smile on his face. If you’re holding him, he’s pretty good about not squirming and just holding still. He loves to play fetch and tug-a-war…although torturing his siblings might be his favorite game of all. He’s constantly in Joey and Pebbles’ faces, barking, nipping and just pestering them until they play with him.
When he sleeps, he stretches out…many times on his back with his legs up in the air. He’s forever looking like he’s super exhausted, and just couldn’t go one more step! When in reality, he gets plenty of sleep!
He’s sort of trained! I wouldn’t say he’s a super dog, but he knows what to do, and the majority of the time he’ll do it. He’s definitely potty trained…knock on wood…it’s been awhile since he’s had any accidents. He knows sit and wait. He knows down, though his bootie appears to have a spring in it, because it’s forever popping back up. He walks nicely on a leash. He knows how to go get his toy, pick it up, bring it back and drop it…although sometimes he would rather play tug-a-war!
All in all, we are blessed by this silly little ball of fur we welcomed into our family! We couldn’t imagine life without him!
Growing Up
My little boy is growing up! Bruiser has only been with us for four months, but I can’t imagine our family without him! His big personality has meshed perfectly with the other big personalities in our home!
Whether Joey and Pebbles wanted him or not, he has snuck his way into their hearts. It doesn’t matter if they ignore him, growl at him or even pounce on him, Bruiser loves the attention and just keeps right on going back for more.
He and Pebbles are frequent wrestlers and chasers of each other. Pebbles puts up with all of Bruiser’s puppy behavior, from pulling on her beard and ears to swatting her in the face…she doesn’t blink an eye! To my complete amazement, she has become ridiculously tolerant of Bruiser, and definitely loves her little sidekick.
If Bruiser catches Joey at the right time of day, he can get a short wrestle out of Joey. When they’re outside, Bruiser is quick to follow Joey’s lead. Wherever Joey goes, Bruiser will follow. Left to their own, I know these two could get into some serious trouble together!
At seven months old, Bruiser now weighs in at 6.8 pounds! He’s still a bit shorter, both in length and height, than Joey and Pebbles. We’re waiting to see where his growth will stop!
A Furry Fresh Look
Our favorite veterinarian hospital, Blackbob Pet Hospital, is one of the locations around Kansas City where you can see our portraits on display.
Earlier this year, I noticed that the current portraits had been hanging for a few years. This means that it was time for a fresh look! Back in May, we invited Blackbob Pet Hospital employees to bring out their furry kids for a special Pet Portrait Day. We had cats, dogs and a little bit of craziness, but we captured some adorable images!
Now, those adorable, four legged, furry faces, including Bruiser, the Blackbob Pet Hospital employee’s “kids” and a few other Blackbob patients adorn the lobby, hallway and exam rooms.
We feel very blessed to have this opportunity to hang these beautiful portraits for all to see!
