Prince Am I Getting Bigger..

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

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

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

Party Prince Interview

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

Hi There,

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

Have a lovely Easter everyone.

Poppy, Wags & Licks

Oh Hi.

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

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

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..

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

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..

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

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

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

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!

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

"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.

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

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

Winter Sports are a favourite of mine

here I am enjoying a Snow Day break

doing a spot of Snow Surfing.