Poppy's "Its a Dog's Life"

When Friends Steal your Bed!!

2011-09-25T13:51:00.000-07:00

Bella came round for a visit, which I really enjoy, and as you know shes only tiny, so you'd think her bed would be plenty big enough, but No! shes taken mine.
Mumm, I'm telling on you Bella.

Actually, I really don't mind, looking at Bella,How comfy she is, I think I need a bigger bed now!!

Out with Toby, Prince riding shotgun

2011-08-11T02:36:00.000-07:00

I do Enjoy going out round the fields with Mum...

One does get distracted though, sniff, its here somewhere...

Yum, Found it

Wait for Me....

This is definately not a guilty Face...

2011-07-17T06:05:00.001-07:00

Our new Cousin Toby has arrived for his Summer holidays, hes very BIG, and doesnt seem to take much notice of me, But he really likes his Food, ahh well we have that in common.

Friends to Play

2011-04-20T12:40:00.000-07:00

Here comes the Big Bad Wolf, open your eyes Bella...

Ahh, You thought I was going to eat her didn't you?, Shame on you...

Aghh, Shes got me in The Pedigree Ref..
(That's one of TripleH's WWF moves)
she must be a wrestling fan.

Oh my Eye..Ref,Ref..

I know, I love you too....

Buddies...

This is Bella, My cousin, Yeah I know she's small, but she's tough too, and a bit Kissy as well, which I really like. What can I say! I like Girls...

Prince :)

Time out, Nap Time...

Is That My Favourite Postman? Yes...

2011-04-12T05:25:00.000-07:00

Actually, I have two, I like them all, This guy lets me carry in the post, I think I might be a Royal Male Dog when I grow up, and the other postie, 'in the red van', gives me treats too...Yah!!

PS. I'd be very good at licking stamps....

The Year of The Rabbit and The Prince

2011-02-02T15:30:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow will be a long day for rabbit and me, so We are getting some shut eye before the celebrations.
Princex

Woof, Pee High and Fat Chows to all our blog friends.
Happy New Year.

Its Christmas

2010-12-25T01:15:00.000-08:00

My Santa Toy, Love it, a present from my doggy cousin Bella, Thank you Bella...........Princexx

The Prince and The Pea

2010-12-19T02:20:00.000-08:00

Mum sent off on the internet for an extra large luxury bed, it was very comfy, but I kept rolling off it.
Then Mum and Dad went out and bought me an even bigger one, with sides, but it was too wobbly, I didn't like it.
So they popped them both together, and it was perfect!!
See I knew they would get it right, if I just looked sad enough....
Its evergreeen tarten ,and beige and brown Mum said the colours all went funny, under the lights.

Not Sure

I'm too big

Testing

Just right

BeWare of Cameras, and Hats

2010-12-09T14:56:00.000-08:00

Mum Just likes to snap away, when I'm worn out and can show no resistance,
Noo.. not the Santa Hat!! :)

Albert's Greyhound Eos

2010-10-07T00:57:00.000-07:00

In the six week old puppy, Prince Albert found unconditional companionship, loyalty and love. When at the age of twenty-one he came to England to marry his cousin Victoria, Queen Victoria. Eos travelled with him.
He has been immortalised by Landseer, a multi talented artist. This statue of Eos stands in the grounds of the Osborne estate.

There is a tiny room within the house that holds many of the family's animal portraits, The Horn Room, unfortunately you have to view through a windowed door, I always find it, the most interesting of all the rooms, if not the most impressive.

Action Dogs

2010-09-07T09:15:00.000-07:00

This looks great fun, I want to be an action dog too. Prince x

A Great day out for the dogs who are part of the team at Newfound Friends and who enjoyed a funday moment of the day while raising much needed funds for the many charities who benefit by their wonderful displays.
Meet the dogs at their website see video and check out forthcoming events..

http://www.newfoundfriends.co.uk/NFF_events.htm
Sunday they were raising funds for The Earl Mountbatten Hospice situated on the Isle of Wight. The Hospice is the Island's centre of excellence in caring for people with life-shortening illnesses and their families and carers. http://www.iwhospice.org/default.aspx
http://www.iwhospice.org/the-mountbatten-nurses.aspx

Your Photos will help Animal Charities

2010-08-11T07:11:00.000-07:00

Your Photos of us can really help animals who aren't so lucky as we are to get help and maybe a new home.
The Charitable trust...The Fabulous Animal Rescue Project incorporates
a global effort to raise funds for animal rescue groups, shelters, and sanctuaries. Please read their profile for more information about our project on the Etsy site or
Be sure to visit their blog ......
http://fabulousanimalrescueproject.blogspot.com/

and their Etsy Shop, where they turn your beautiful photographs of us handsome pups, kits and pets into cards and products they can sell to raise funds..
http://www.etsy.com/shop/FARP

Now off you go and get your owners to take more pictures of your beautiful selves to send in...

This is a picture of Alice when she was a pup.... MUM take some photos of ME now...

Run & Play till Sunset

2010-08-02T12:02:00.001-07:00

Whats...

2010-07-06T13:06:00.000-07:00

Whats Brown and sticky?

A Stick, of course,

and I'm chewing one and Dad is going to be in so much trouble for letting me, as I'm not allowed to, and HE TOOK Pictures!!

Theres no helping some mates.

Fields to Run in.....

2010-05-24T02:52:00.000-07:00

I love running through these fields, chasing everyone,( Chase counter today; 2 Foxes, 4 Rabbits, 1 Pheasant) and apart from the rabbit treats, which I've sicked up in the back anyway, I'm hungry now, so its always nice to go home for breakfast.
Prince.x

Wash Day Blues for Linus and Prince

2010-05-04T03:07:00.000-07:00

Today is not one of my favourite days, Its Washday.
I noticed my buddies dissapearing from around the house, then I found them stuffed in that wishy washy thing.

Hey Buddies, what are you doing in There? Really Wash Day!
I'll rescue you,
Ok, I'm going in .

But Mum I need them don't put them back, I know they are dirty, thats how I like them.

I hope its just a short wash!

I know how Linus Feels Now
Its OK, I'm here for you guys.

Cool Biker Dog, and doggles

2010-05-01T15:11:00.000-07:00

This dog is definately my Hero.

I want Mum to get one of these dog riding attachments put on her motorbike, I really want to be a biker dog.

I already have my skull and crossbones scarf.

Prince x

FUN FRIDAY..No Text YAHHH

2010-04-16T03:04:00.001-07:00

My Friend Alice, when she was just a Pup.

2010-03-30T04:50:00.000-07:00

Alice is all grown up now, and quite the Foxy Lady.
Princex

Apologies. Long Absence

2010-03-21T01:30:00.000-07:00

Hi There, I Apologise for my long absence from our Blog, The weather has been so bad here, with just the occasional bright spot of sunshine. Its made it so hard to get Mum prised away from her art to get out and take Photographs. Although I might add she has been out of the house, getting soaked on many daily regular trips walking me and caring and feeding our other family member Woozle.(which is probably why she prefers to dry out a bit in between)

Its drier today, still cold but there is the promise of spring in the emerging flowers.

I am just over a year old now, and can nearly cock my leg!! Yahh..

Oh,... Poppy prompted that the last comment wasn't the sort of thing to write in a blog post,.. sorry.. :)

Princex

Quote; Absence makes the heart grow fonder

(unknown)

Mmm, good for mealtimes too, the Tummy clock is never wrong.

(Prince)

Snow Play

2010-01-06T02:47:00.000-08:00

Last Night I saw Snow for the first time, its wonderful, but cold on the paws.
This morning I played in the garden and enjoyed the alfresco bird poo ice lollies, ( which I really don't like that much), but I just love to see Mums reaction and she chases me which is always fun too.
Apart from the lollies, snow really doesnt taste of much really, but its fun to jump and roll in.
Prince.x

Quote:
Snowflakes are kisses from heaven. ~Author Unknown

They are very cold ones aren't they. ~Prince

Merry Christmas

2009-12-24T15:34:00.000-08:00

Wishing all our Friends a very Merry Christmas.
Prince
x

Christmas Tree

2009-12-18T00:00:00.000-08:00

We went for a little walk into the town last night it was cold but I enjoyed the walk. Dad and I checked out the town Christmas Tree, which I didn't have the heart to tell him, lots of doggies had added pee pee graffiti to. The shop windows were interesting full of lovely toys to chew, and a little Christmas tree that shot snow everywhere.
Prince x

Pirates in The Crows Nests

2009-12-15T13:20:00.000-08:00

A few weeks back I had occasion to venture into the garden again on an unusually dry and sunny day. I had had enough of the name calling as you may remember from those rude crows. Well I wasn't going to take any more of their 'dissing' me. Today as soon as the largest blackest bird dropped into the garden, I bided my time then pounced, with a broadside run and a swifty bark, I had my skull and crossbones bandana on, so I was kitted out for action. It was very satisfying, and the crows on the roof were unusually silent.

Later I found out I had seen off Captain Barbossa of the Raven Crew, (actually mum said he is a carrion crow, but I was too polite to mention that!). He bravely, I thought, dropped back in to invite me to join their Pirate clan, as he thought I was very brave, albiet foolhardy, to challenge him, as he boasted he has had many a scurvy dog's eye out, for less. As I've noticed he is always burying bread in the lawn, encouraged and thinking that was a very dog like action, I graciously accepted the offer. I have now found out via my Raven bros, that the herring gulls are led by a scurvy wench Saucy Nell, the Rooks are led by Captain Hook, The Gulls by Razor Bill, and the Jackdaws by Headless Nick, I was puzzelled by that one but Barbossa explained he tries to frighten humans by tucking his head under his wing, and still moving his feet, and finally the crows are headed up by Billy Bunter.

Prince x

A Confession

2009-11-02T07:51:00.000-08:00

Humans say confession is good for the Soul, so here's mine, I admit it, I am an addict ,

I Love drinking Shower water and I prefer it warm...

I also Love Bathwater especially if someones sitting in it.. Prince x

Autumns Here..

2009-10-28T12:03:00.000-07:00

Hello, Its Prince, and this is my first official post, as Auntie Poppy's apprentice.

Its definately Autumn here, piles of scrunchy leaves to jump in Toadstools to roll on, slugs and Pigeon poo to investigate. I had a lovely time playing in the garden today, until a bunch of local Crow boys started cawing at me, they just sat on the roof , way up there out of reach and crow called names at me, very rude ones I think!

Anyway heres some pictures of me, cos Aunt Poppy says its 'good blogging' to add photographs. Prince x

PLEASE BE AWARE of Fur Trims and Products

2009-10-22T02:03:00.000-07:00

Poppy and Prince would like to highlight There is a growing trade being pushed on unsuspecting consumers. Those fur trims, dyed in beautiful coloures, mixed with silk and other fabrics are mostly shipped from China.THEY are NOT BEAUTIFUL Because They once belonged to Cats and Dogs, Puppies and Kittens too, which are all cruelly skinned alive, those that don't die of shock, lay skinned and wimpering in agony thrown in heaps.
I know no one wants to see such things or hear about them, but they are happening NOW...
Please Pop over to Scout & Freyia's Blog and read how to avoid 'these' wares and how to register your protests, to STOP this vile trade.
http://lovingforaliving.blogspot.com/

Prince Progress Report.

2009-09-16T12:04:00.000-07:00

Heres our boy, tired out after a full day, I'm afraid Poppy censored the second picture, as she thought it unappropriate for puppy internet viewers.

Prince is progressing well we finally got his tummy under control, which is great news, and he is proving a complete Star around the house and home.

Dad has a few problems when we let him off the lead, as he now wants to meet everyone and every dog he sees. Although he is totally friendly and doesn't jump or paw people, we realise not everyone is overjoyed to see a black streak of joyous pup tanking towards them, and the serious issue of no recall when road crossing could be involved, will have to be resolved somehow for safetys sake.

We just love him.

Crazy Pup Fun

2009-08-22T10:40:00.000-07:00

Who knew you could have so much fun with a Jellyfish.

PQT. Poppy's Quote for the Day

2009-08-14T02:21:00.000-07:00

Personally I always look forward to the experience of Learning something New, However I do not always enjoy being Taught.
(Winston )
I find Treats will enhance the whole experience emensely Winston.
(Poppy)

Assistant Coming Along Nicely.

2009-08-12T14:38:00.000-07:00

When all things are said and Done, I must admit for a young Pup Prince isnt doing too badly with Mum's Assistant training. Today I supervised him while he helped model some of Mums works in progress. Jester Batons and a Martins Brothers Inspired bird. Prince performed a perfect wobble test on the bird, just enough pressure on the cushion with his chin, I was very impressed he didn't chomp it and run off actually. Poppyx

Prince Am I Getting Bigger..

2009-07-24T15:31:00.000-07:00

We will have had Prince as part of our Family, for 4weeks this coming Tuesday. In that time he has put on (10lbs), ophs 11lbs in weight, which we think has gone into making him taller, and growing his permanent teeth which have all seemed to come at once. He has been a little Star, and is proving to be a real cuddly pup , as well as sneaking a look in on me when I wasnt feeling well the other day , and went upstairs to get a lie down, this was exactly what dear Poppy used to do.

"Actually I told him to come with me, and Check on you Mum"

Oh, I should have known, Thank you Pops.

Poppy's Quote for Today PQT

2009-07-03T14:44:00.000-07:00

I'm Youth, I'm Joy, I'm a Little Bird thats just broken out of the Egg.
(James Barrie)
Take pleasure in the Joy of just Playing
(Poppy)

Life is One Big Ball Game

2009-07-03T14:24:00.000-07:00

First things, first always go Peepee before a Big Match , then Steal,Touchdown, Pickup,Run,Victory Lap, Relax .....

Party Prince Interview

2009-06-28T06:03:00.000-07:00

Well This is Poppy, I had thought Prince might take on my written blog, but that may well have to wait a while...

Yesterday was The Mad Hatters party at Mum and Dads, Prince was decked out with a suitable Floral Collar as you can see. So I thought the time might be right for a little interview, this is what I got ...

How are you enjoying the Party Prince?

Slobbler, dribble Lick, um Ball! chase, chase, chew, I see a chew, um, phwerpt, pee pee pee pee!!

So I guess you will have to patient, ahh well, Boys will be Boys! and hes only a baby.PoppyX

Midnight Prince

2009-06-25T14:48:00.000-07:00

Midnight Prince for A Day, is a bit of a mouthful but that is the Kennel name for Mum's new baby she is looking after. He is very skinny for 4 months old, and I bet he won't have to diet Like I had too, boys get all the luck! He was a bit frightened, and a bit of a baby at bedtime, so I came down to comfort him for a bit. He was soon fast asleep in 10 minutes, so I didnt stay after that, because he snores!, another typical boy thing. Anyway he is very clean in his habits, which I approve of , especially after Mum bathed him in Ren Apricot wash :), I also approved he wasn't washed in Mums and mines Rose wash, which is really only for us Girls. I think he will be Named Prince, Failing that he could be 'The dog formally known as Prince'!..PoppyX

Summer's Longest Day.

2009-06-21T07:06:00.000-07:00

Today is the longest day of Summer, Midsummer, making one think of faeries,
Shakespear's own play
'Midsummer's Nights Dream', and the saddening thought that the days will now start to shorten.
But many more glorious summer days to come yet , before Winter.

A picture of Poppy taken earlier this year, amongst the daisies, before she passed.

Sonia & Gail, Get Mail (Poppy's Giveaway)

2009-06-06T14:57:00.000-07:00

Its nearly 11pm here UK, and just checking Friends Blogs I was heartened to discover both Sonia , and Gail had received Poppy's 'Message of Love' gifts. They are both such incredible souls, If you haven't already met them, Please check their Blogs.
It was a real pleasure to create a piece of artwork for Gail and Sonia, and real good therapy for me too at a difficult time, I realise now, that it made me concentrate on doing a positive action to bring a smile to three very special people.

Sonia http://darkravensnest.blogspot.com/

Gail http://artbygail.blogspot.com/

Winner, well actually Winners...& 2 In The Post

2009-05-24T13:50:00.000-07:00

I put all your names in the hat and three came out together, each had slid inside the other.
As I'm a great believer in Fate, and Poppy agrees, we will have three winners, instead of one.
1.Sonia 2.Gail 3. Sheila. Congratulations Girls
I will create a piece of artwork for each of you..... Linda & Poppyxxx
News 30th May; Gail's and Sonia's artworks were posted today....I haven't forgotten Sheila, she is deciding what sort of art she would like. :)

Message of Love

2009-05-22T01:20:00.000-07:00

Hi, Its me Poppy,
I don't want to upset anyone, but I had to tell you where I am now. It all began when I had to leave earth and home as I knew it. Mum and human Dad were so upset, so I tried to stay as long as I could, but I felt so light and was gently drawn away. I wasn't frightened, just felt a bit strange and tingly. I had no more tummy ache or pains in my legs and back any more. There was someone near me, although I couldn't see anyone, I felt them there, and it was comforting, so I closed my eyes and slept. The next feeling I was aware of, was warm sunshine on my face, I could hear birdsong, and I could smell grass and animals. I was frightened to open my eyes because it didn't smell like the home I'd just left, but a soft voice spoke to me and stroked my head, and I felt brave enough to look.
A beautiful lady sat on the grass next to me, stroking me gently, and her touch seemed to fill me with joy and the desire to play and run again.
As I lay there and looked around I seemed to be in a beautiful garden full of other animals running and playing and having fun. There were kittens chasing each other, and dogs playing tag, and others just laying in the shade of the trees. The lady stood up and I knew she wanted me to follow, we walked through many gardens, we passed rivers and streams. Ran together through meadows full of horses, woods with beautiful spotted deer, all was peaceful, and I knew there was a place for all. We finally returned to the garden where I had first woke, where there were many old friends and family gathered to greet me. There is no way I can tell you the joy and love I felt, to see them all.
There are a few humans here too, there are some old monks, who will play ball endlessly with us, they are really funny, the puppies are always chewing their robes, which just makes them giggle and smile.. There are beings of light that seem to have a human shape with a suggestion of wings somewhere, except I've never seen them fly like birds, they just seem to shimmer when they move and appear, and then there are the Goddesses. They are the beautiful ladies who watch over us all, and cradle the young ones and stroke and sing to us. I have also seen a few humans that live with their animals, there is a small boy who sleeps with the rabbits in the fields, they all snuggle up to him at night, and they look very happy.
We have a mist pool where creatures can watch their loved ones and family. I have seen animals dive into the pool, I think they visit earth, I'm not sure yet. There is one little terrier who sits all day by the pool watching his mistress, I thought at first this must be very sad, but when I sat close to him I could see his mistress too . She is a very old lady, and often picks up his picture and talks to him, he answers with a bark, and she seems to hear him and looks up. He wags his tail like crazy, all the time, so I know he is happy just watching, and I think they will be together again soon.
I'm sorry I've made my mum cry again writing this, but the Goddesses and many fellow creatures wished me to help, by affirming their message of Love, and those bonds that are never broken. I didn't understand that, Goddess words, I hope you do.
I guess this makes me a doggy Ghost Writer now.
Love to all .. Poppyxxx

Mum & I want to celebrate our Family's Love, by giving away a piece of artwork to one of our Friends, to Join in, Just say Hi, or leave a comment on this post.

Poppyx

Poppy

2009-05-12T08:10:00.000-07:00

Poppy after fighting a number of illnesses over the last few months was helped to peacefully pass on to new adventures over the Rainbow bridge.

She was a very Special little girl. When not much more than a year old after I returned from hospital after a 10hour surgery operation for a brain tumor, she took upon herself to be my nursemaid. Every morning (although previously never entering the bedrooms), she bustled her way in and around to my side of the bed. Her nose would then ferret out my hand or face until I spoke to her, she would then lay down, and refuse to move till I managed to sit or get up. Poppy would then follow me religiously around the house this went on for the next year, till I was feeling a little better. Poppy's methods of communication were excellent, ranging from asking with her paw,waving and gripping!. Clearing her throat in a hmm hmm sound, licking her lips for a drink, the follow me lassie manoveour, and even going to collect a doggy tiolet bag herself and standing in front of me with it in her mouth so I got the subtle hint.

She spent her last hours in her favourite spot,the garden, on her bed, under the sunshade covered with a blanket, watching the world go by, comforted by both her human parents, till she finally relaxed peacefully away.

Happy Easter

2009-04-10T10:11:00.000-07:00

Hi There,

I'm not going far, but enjoying the sea air.

Have a lovely Easter everyone.

Poppy, Wags & Licks

Oh Hi.

2009-04-02T03:14:00.001-07:00

I managed to escape earth Hour without any accidents, that would be mainly be, not being trod on by Dad's size 9's, I actually found it very relaxing.
My health took a little step backward step recently, as my groin strain sidelined for a week, my enjoyable little walks.
Today, I was able to show Mum just how well I really am again, by twirling, and doing the 'Happy Dance' as my breakfast arrived , unfortunately this ended in my head hitting the food bowl in her hand and upending my breakie all over the living room carpet.
Of course I did my best to help her with the cleaning up, as usual.
I got a Flying Airball today from Marmeduke Ginger Bits. He will be arriving next month, to do a series of cat to cat interviews with Queen Divas for the magazine 'Cats in The City', very talented these cats, I didn't know he wrote as well as being an Art Critic!
He was also very excited to tell me he has an interview with Pussy Galore the James Bond film character. I didn't have the heart to tell him shes a human actress, still, I'm sure Honor will enjoy the catnip mouse he is bringing for her.
This news means I will have to get my paws in gear, and do a bit of pawtrait art for MGB's arrival, perhaps I can inspire Mum too.

WWF. World Wide Tune IN, & Turn OFF Lights ( ONE HOUR) TODAY

2009-03-28T07:19:00.000-07:00

Hi There!, All you Waggers and Shakers who like to Keep Up with The Pack, Please get your Human Parents to Help our Planet Tonight by Turning off The lights for Just One Hour,
By the way They don't see as Well as us Cats and Dogs, in the Dark, so 'Watch your Paws and Tails' at around that time.

World wide Tune IN, & Turn OFF
Just a Reminder for all who would like to participate in Helping our Planet get some Help.
Be part of this historic event.March 28, 2009, 8:30 pm local timeWorld Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses, governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour – to make a global statement of concern about climate change and to demonstrate commitment to finding solutions.

Poppy's Quote for Wedneday

2009-03-18T14:26:00.000-07:00

Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.’
(Plato)
Yes, and I am making slow progress, and Mum says its very Good progress, Mr.Dish
(Poppy)

Two Small Walks for Poppy..

2009-03-18T14:00:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for your kind comments and well wishes, I'm Gradually getting better. I 've gone from being unable to get myself up without being lifted to my paws, to taking two 'slow but sure', little walks a day. This has cheered me up no end, as most patients will know, a hospital bed, no matter how comfortable gets to be a pretty boring place. Mind you that doesn't stop Mum keep puttting me back into it though, at every opportunity I think I have of escape. If I didn't know better I'd swear to it she has canine hearing senses, and Dad says, she has eyes in the back of her head, but I don't believe that!, as I've never seen any!
Oh, by the way, you small toy dogs have the canine gormet snacks maket really cornered! I found out this vital information, when I was off my food. Dad disappeared to the magic shops, and returned with the most delicious snacks to temp me, and they did, and these were specially made for you smaller girls and boys, You Lucky Dogs!

Poppy's Sunday Quote

2009-03-08T09:18:00.000-07:00

The Hardest job kids face today, is learning good manners without seeing any
(Fred Astaire)
Same goes for Puppies, Fred
(Poppy)

Hi!, from my Sick bed..

2009-03-08T08:59:00.000-07:00

Hi There, I'm afraid I've been going through a rough patch lately, must be old age, you know bad back, not feeling too good. Then the pain killers gave me a dodgy tum, and put me off my food, which as you know, just isnt me at all. Still on the bright side I'm managing to get myself up now a little better, but I still sleep a lot and have had a few nose bleeds too, which after consulting with my vet, so, depending on how things progress I may be off to see him again soon. The nice ladies in reception behind the big counter all know me now, and come out to speak to me, which is nice and cheers me up, as I like a bit of attention, and it does seem to restore my appetite for the snacks they keep on the counter top.... Mum and I have come to the conclusion that Dad has got a wonky sense of smell, he keeps insisting the doggy treats smell of liquorice, when Mum and I know they smell just like beef stock cubes, we really can't take him anywhere!!.. You can meet some really nice dogs and people at the vets too, and unfortunately some real barkers, and rude ones as well. The number of times I've been shocked there by someone introducing themselves unexpectly with their wet noses.. no manners..

Poppy's Friday Quote for Today, PQT

2009-02-20T11:39:00.000-08:00

If wrinkles must be written upon our brows, let them not be written upon the heart.
The spirit should not grow old.
(James A.Garfield)
Playing with a ball is as much fun now, as when I was a Pup,
It just seems to move faster.
(Poppy)

Vets & Cats from Cairo

2009-02-20T03:59:00.000-08:00

Last night I had to take another little drive to see my vet, My temperature was running high, so I'm back on the meds ( something to look forward to, Yes, really do like them).
However, when the vet told Mum my stiffness in my back hips was a sudden onset of old age, Mum seem to be wearing, her sceptical face,(hard to stare at for too long I assure you) .
So this morning, we drove out to see the Cairo cat practiser, Mums been talking about. (See Previous Posts)
When I got there though there wasn't a cat anywhere, not one to be seen. Must have been his day off, late night out on the Tiles sort of thing. So instead I saw that nice lady Vav Simon, who treated my horsey friend Woozle. Vav let me wander around while she asked Mum and Dad some questions, I soon found the treats, experienced nose. Then a spot of fuss and some gentle movements and hey presto I could waggle my bottom again and wag my tail, and better still More Treats....
Link to Vavs site should you need her
http://www.ntc-animals.co.uk/VavSimon.htm

Poppy's Quote for Wednesday. PQT

2009-02-18T12:46:00.000-08:00

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
(Martin Luther King)
I agree, thats why I still bark at the postman, because I know who he is.
(Poppy)

Ouch! I've tweeked Something Mum!

2009-02-18T12:37:00.000-08:00

I'm afraid, I'm in the Wars lately. While trying to execute a high speed dash across the kitchen in pursuit of a fallen morsel, I slipped on the flooring, and seemed to have hurt my back or hips.
I heard Dad leaving a message on an answer phone, ( I knew it was about me, because he was looking at me, and smoothing my ears, while he was talking). He was talking to a catopractor, or someone from Cairo, either way, I'm not sure I like the sound of it. Its bad enough waiting for that visit of Marmaduke Ginger Bits, without having a Cat from Cairo practise on me, still if it fixes my back, and theres bound to be treats.....

PQT Poppys Quote for Today

2009-02-14T14:47:00.000-08:00

"All of us need to grow continuously in our lives."
(Les Brown)
I do try and keep my weight up Les.
(Poppy)

Feeling Better, Highs and Lows.

2009-02-14T14:41:00.000-08:00

Well I've just finished all my antibiotics, and although I must admit to feeling a tad better, I do feel rather depressed about the whole thing. Twice a day Mum would go to extreme lengths to hide my broken up tablets in all sorts of exotic gormet dog delights, which was pretty interesting and enjoyable in every way. I really miss those tablets!

Poppys PQT

2009-02-06T03:56:00.000-08:00

Freedom is actually a bigger game than power. Power is about what you can control. Freedom is about what you can unleash.
(Harriet Rubin)
Un leash me too!, I want to run with Harriet....
(Poppy)

Snow Surfing Slush Pup

2009-02-06T03:46:00.000-08:00

Winter Sports are a favourite of mine

here I am enjoying a Snow Day break

doing a spot of Snow Surfing.

Poppy's Quote for Today PQT

2009-02-05T15:33:00.000-08:00

May the wind always be at your back, and the sun upon your face, and the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars.
(The movie "Blow")
I dont understand all that , but its sounds Like I might enjoy it.
(Poppy)

Vets Inspection.

2009-02-05T15:11:00.001-08:00

Wednesday evening we all took a trip out in the car, I was a little surprised to find myself at the Vets clinic, for the results of my blood tests. I did get a lot of attention though, and wagged tails with a rather handsome retreiver, which might have accounted for my temperature being a little high , but much better than the previous weeks readings.
My blood works were good, apart from my white cell count being slightly raised, so I was given more antibiotics to make sure the infection I picked up passes away for good.
I don't think Mum will ever let me out again, she is quite convinced its my alfresco tastes that have got me into trouble! (I think it was that Furball)
The interesting thing for me at the Vets surgury was the two containers of 'Healthy' dog treats on the counter, where Dad paid the bill, they were delicious!!
Marmaduke Ginger Bits, sent another Flying Furball to say hes been snowed in, so his trip will be delayed, and he will inform me in due course of his new arrival ETA .

Hi I've Been Lemonaded

2009-02-05T08:35:00.000-08:00

Thank You to my friends Leo and Velma Kelly, http://designsbyone.blogspot.com/ who awarded my blog 'The Lemonade Award', for positive attitude Blogs,

see my Mum's Blog for all the information http://artwolfs-briar-rose-gate.blogspot.com/

Poppy's Quote for Today; PQT

2009-01-24T02:28:00.000-08:00

He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.
- Arabian proverb

Off to see The Vet

2009-01-24T02:08:00.000-08:00

Oh Dear, I wasn't feeling too special Yesterday. I was Shivering and Shaking.,so I was Whisked promptly off to see my Vet. I was soon seen, and seemed to cause some amusement when after appearing to be fading fast, I made a miraculous recovery when the Vet started making russeling noises while opening a syringe packet. Its amazing what power the crackle of a presumed treat wrapper can inspire, so when I popped my paws and head up on the counter to check, they knew I was already starting to feel better. I was given an antibiotic injection and a course of tablets to take, as I was running a high temperature.
Now I'm thinking, can a Dog catch Cat flu from a Furball? If so Mr.M.GingerBits is in for a piece of my mind when he arrives.

Wizzing Furballs

2009-01-20T00:21:00.000-08:00

I Received yet another Flying Airball today.

Re previous post; That's a Furball that comes by airmail if you were wondering, It was from The famous Cat, and feared Art Critic ‘Marmaduke Ginger Bits’. He would like an interview with me to discuss my art, for his new urban magazine, Cats in The City.

I was blissfully stretched out asleep, and unfortunately as well as the shock, it landed right in one of my ears and took a lot of shaking to get out. Sadly for me this was witnessed by Mum who promptly went into the ear cleaning routine, which despite my best protestations was duly carried out. Thanks to 'that Cat', I now have the cleanest ears of any Labrador.

When I finally retrieved the furball from under the sofa, and unpicked it;

The message read ; Flying overnight on the Catseye. Two weeks next Thursday. Remember to have a suitable litter tray available, for my forthcoming visit, as I Do Not venture Outdoors in the Country Ever. Expect to see some new works to View. MGB

Well I never!, they are pretty snooty these city cats aren't they! above is a pawtrait, I found of him in a book in the library, 'Famous Cats of Our Era'.

Poppy's Quote for Today PQT

2009-01-18T00:02:00.000-08:00

Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.
(Winston Churchill)
Yes, I agree, Winnie, It can get a bit Boring
(Poppy)

Pawtrait Artist Exposed

2009-01-17T23:50:00.000-08:00

Mum & I were Lucky enough to be included in a Treasury, to see all the artists click the link below Its Artists Of Etsy Exposed.

Oh, I'm having my neck scatched,I enjoy that!

As I'm included they must of heard of my Pawtraits!!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=33710
By VickiDianeDesigns, Woof, Thank you Vicki

Poppy's Quotes for Today.PQT

2009-01-16T03:49:00.000-08:00

Little by little one walks Far....
(Peruvian Proverb)
Doing the Best you can at this moment, puts you in the Best place for the next moment..
(Oprah Winfrey)

Paws for Reflection

2009-01-16T03:24:00.000-08:00

Well, I've been keeping my New Years resolutions... pretty much.
I've been taking Mum out for brisk walks at least twice a day, every Day,
( shes not puffing quite so much up the hill climbs),
What me, Oh no, I don't Puff, I just hang my tongue out,occassionly.
I'm still dribbling, I know!, but I cant seem to help it, all those Gormet food smells....
I still bark at the Postie, But I am refraining from grabbing the letters,
I just pick them up from the carpet, and bring them in to Mum.
( I've always done that little Job).

PYQ; Poppy'sYear Quote

2009-01-05T00:37:00.000-08:00

Play with your Family and Pack, be content with what arrives in your Food Bowl, Dont worry about Tomorrow, Leave a Happy Pawprint on Life. (Poppy)

New Year Resolutions

2009-01-05T00:22:00.000-08:00

I don't usually make these, but its a good time to paw start a new regime... soo..
I will nag my Mum to take me out for more walks,
(I do need the exercise, then I can eat more)
I will try not to dribble on humans feet, when they are eating,
I will endeavour not to Bark at the Postman,
I will not grab the letters through the letterbox,
(that will be hard one, as I so enjoy making the Postie Jump!)
I will overcome my Skateboard Phobia.
There you go, I think thats enough for a Pup to remember.
Did you make any?What are yours?

Christmas PQT

2008-12-26T15:21:00.000-08:00

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.
(Calvin Coolidge)
I agree, and a full Tummy Helps.
(Poppy)

Christmas Eve is such a Long Day!!

2008-12-26T15:10:00.000-08:00

I love Christmas, but Christmas Eve seems to go on forever...... In the dead of Night, Santa Paws, made his delivery, and Christmas Day finally arrived. I had lots of new toys, and of course there were delicious things to snaffle up without having to move too far from the kitchen.
Happy Christmas to all my friends, two legged and four. Poppyxxx

PQT Cats & Dogs

2008-11-27T12:54:00.000-08:00

Dogs come when you call, Cats take a message and get back to You
(Mary Bly)
Mmm, I don't always come when I'm called!
(Poppy)

Art Critics a Puss

2008-11-27T12:45:00.000-08:00

I Received a Flying Airball today. That's a Furball that comes by airmail if you were wondering, It was from The famous Cat, and feared Art Critic ‘Marmaduke Ginger Bits’. He would like an interview with me to discuss my art, for his new urban magazine, Cats in The City. I was surprised, and a little bit apprehensive, as I’ve heard he sharpens his claws especially well for interviews; I’ll let you Know.

PQT Thursday

2008-11-20T02:52:00.000-08:00

Fashions fade, style is eternal.
(Yves Saint Laurent)
I totally agree, dogs have style
(Poppy)

Designer Bandanas

2008-11-20T02:18:00.000-08:00

Thursday was an exciting day for me. Mum had ordered two reversable fabric bandanas from our friends Velma Tracy, and Leo at ‘Designsbyone, on Etsy.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5407097
Today they came, as you can see I was waiting for the Postman.....

Heres the Postie, mustn't bark,mustn't bark... easy, ahh perfect delivery, got it, Thank you, woof, opps! sorry...

Just checking to make sure its for me, Yes. Here it is Mum. Can I open it now, Pleeasee..

Here I am, Trying to pose like my friend the supermodel Velma Kelly!

PQT

2008-11-13T00:53:00.000-08:00

The time to relax is when you don't have time for it."
(Sydney J Harris)
I always have time"
(Poppy)

Labradors have Stress Relieving Ears!

2008-11-13T00:49:00.000-08:00

Mum has to visit the horsepital today, and has been taking full advantage of labrador stress relief. I know how she feels, I dread a Vets visit. We may not be brilliant at spelling, but labradors are the perfect calming influence, in an owners life.. Omm, woofy, omm

PQT

2008-11-08T14:04:00.000-08:00

"My momma always said, life is like a box of chocolates. You never know quite what you're gonna get."(Forrest Gump)
"Actually if he used his nose properly he would" (Poppy)

Lab Detective

2008-11-08T13:57:00.000-08:00

Its been raining off and on all day here, its pretty miserable typical English weather. Still there's always a bright spot, its big weekly shop day, Saturdays, and the highlight of my day is when all the carriers of food are lined up on the kitchen floor. Its my solemn duty as ‘spider checker‘, to sift through the bags as thoroughly as possible before they are unpacked. I always like to do this when Mums out of the room, as I feel I don't wish to alarm her unduly, should find an eight legged interloper.

PQT

2008-11-06T13:29:00.000-08:00

Creativity takes courage.
(Henri Matisse)
Always put your best Paw forward first.
(Poppy)

A Monet Moment

2008-11-06T13:16:00.000-08:00

I was literally drooling all over a book on French impressionists, when I thought I might turn an arty paw in that direction today.

This is my latest pawtrait,inspired by a Mr.Monet; (Mum steadied my paw for the lilies)but the main part of the pawtrait is all mine....
While Mum and I held the brush, inspiration took hold of her and for some reason, she thought it might help if we both wore berets, apparently this was very funny, she kept giggling!
I myself really got into the spirit of the piece after the mood was set, and although I enjoyed painting, I wont be cutting an ear off if its not perfect, ear cleaning is bad enough..

PQT..Poppy's Quote for Today

2008-10-27T00:18:00.000-07:00

"...We know from the truths of evolution and ecology that we are all related and interdependent. Anthropomorphism (crediting animals with human emotions and traits) is, however, outdated. Rather we know that we are like animals."
(Michael W. Fox)
Mmm, I'm not sure thats much of a compliment.
(Poppy)

Fishy Goings On......

2008-10-26T11:03:00.000-07:00

Hi Food enthusiasts, Today Dad was having something called 'Sooshee' for lunch, He made a lot of fuss about it. Mum on the other hand steered well clear of it, I of course watched with interest, so intensely so that the moment a large portion hit the kitchen floor I was on it in a Flash. Dad had what Mum called a ‘Why me’ dance, a bit like I’ve seen the pigeons do. Well what a to do, it just tasted like raw fish to me, Dad never makes all that fuss about his fish bait. My humble verdict was, I’ve tasted better, .. actually Mum’s cheese sandwich smells pretty good.. mmmmm

Poppy's Quote for Today

2008-10-22T03:26:00.000-07:00

Art is not about thinking something up. It is the opposite -- getting something down.
Julia Cameron

Canvas Art

2008-10-22T03:16:00.000-07:00

Hi ..Today was a first, I placed my right paw forward for some pawtrait art. At First when Mum started to busy around, I got a little worried, cos she normally only lays things out directly in front of me, when its ‘Ear Cleaning Time’., as I was suspecting the worst, it came as a pleasant surprise to find out I was only going to paint some art.
Here's my first miniature canvas, I used acrylics, I’ve titled it,' Trick or Treat’, as I think this sums up the season, and the eternal dilemma life asks of us dogs.

Poppy's Quote for Today

2008-10-21T02:25:00.000-07:00

Food is an important part of a balanced diet.
(Fran Lebowitz)
Very very important, I agree, and don't forget treats..
(Poppy)

Wheat Free Menu

2008-10-21T01:59:00.000-07:00

Well Mum and I, participated in an Etsy Virtual Discussion, a new experience. One of the topics was what do you like to see in Blogs, apparently its 'the food we all eat'. Now Mum couldn't see why anyone would like to see what she eats and knowing what she does, I can totally see why!! (Actually its a lot of Chocolate, and cups of Tea). Now me I'm a Wagger and a Shaker, and I like to pad with the pack. I am incredibly interested in what Everyone eats, and hopefully drops onto the kitchen floor. I am a Wheat free girl, so I have healthy treats that include carrots and apple slices. Here is some of my daily food Platter.

Apologies to my Blog Readers; I'm afraid I could only get Mum to take a picture of this type of food, as she doesn't approve of my outward bound foraging of natural foods like cat cookies, and wild snacks.

Poppy's Quote for Today

2008-10-20T06:39:00.000-07:00

"In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semihuman. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog."
(Edward Hoagland)
Semi human, thats pretty insulting Eddie..
(Poppy)

Poppy, Who am I?

2008-10-20T05:40:00.000-07:00

This picture is of me with my human Dad.

I'm a black Labrador; and I'm sure I'm nine human years old!, I forget. I was Named 'Poppy' when I was a young Puppy, apparently I was nearly Named 'Tahlula', but my human Dad put his foot down on that one, Thank Goodness; mind you I think it would have been a good name for my showbiz career. I was born locally and had quite a few brothers and sisters, I never knew my Dad; but my mum was named 'Daisy', and I used to see my sister 'Flea' sometimes.
I live with my human Mum and Dad, and its a comfortable life, apart from my diet. I love food, but I have to watch my waistline as I get older, actually Mum watches my waistline....
I enjoy walks in the countryside, where one can always chance the opportunity to try new 'al fresco' food experiences, and afternoon power naps. Excuse me, that reminds me, my paws are so tired, time for the executive nap..zzzzzzzz