Stumpy Wanders: More Waiting on Wednesday

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

More Waiting on Wednesday

With the temperatures heating up in the desert, pooooooooor Stumpy is being left home, more frequently, in spite of her being a service dog. I'm not comfortable making her walk on hot black top AND it's been quite sometime since I have required her services.

Stumpy, do you REALLY think that waiting under Blue's tire is the the best way to ensure you don't get left at home?

Stumpy was supposed to party with her friend Rain, today. It isn't going to happen but she wants to wish her wants to wish her partner in crime, camping buddy and Road Dawg extraordinaire a very happy first birthday!

Then

And now

Happy birthday, Rain!

14 comments:

Deborah said...: Happy Birthday Rain! Today is the first nice day we have had in New England in a long time. It has been cold and rainy! YUK!
Have a great day!
xxoo
Deborah; May 25, 2011 at 7:51 AM
Kari in Alaska said...: Happy Birthday Rain!

Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com; May 25, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Jan said...: The picture under the car is so sad.; May 25, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Anonymous said...: Rain is such a cutie!! Tell Rain we pass along our birthday wishes as well!

Stumpy, were you being a bit of a drama queen there under the tire? It's not THAT bad!! Don't do it!! :) Riley would much rather go out with me, but doesn't do well in the heat due to her black fur and undercoat...I'm assuming Stumpy is probably the same way. Funny how the Cattle Dogs were originally bred in Australia for droving cattle, yet my Cattle Dog is not very heat tolerant! I would think Australia would be a lot hotter than Virginia.

Anyway...enough rambling...happy Wednesday!

Elyse and Riley; May 25, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Anonymous said...: Happy Birthday to Rain!
In her honor the skies are dripping here all day.; May 25, 2011 at 3:56 PM
♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...: Happy Birthday to Rain - hope Stumpy gets to celebrate with Rain on another day.

Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara; May 25, 2011 at 6:05 PM
Lorenza said...: With this weather sure is best to stay at home!
Happy Birthday to Rain!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza; May 25, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Anonymous said...: Deborah, I'm glad you are finally seeing some sunshine! I hope it lasts!

Kari, I'll pass your birthday wishes along to Rain!

Jan, isn't she the most pathetic EVER?

Elyse, strangely enough Stumpy loves baking. I'm sure there'll be a future post!

OP Pack! You're still online... avery good sign! We're counting on partying with Rain, in the future!

Lorenza, Our beautiful weather here will be over soon and it will be to hot to go anywhere.

Happy, Waggin' Tails, FUREVER!
Stumpy and me; May 25, 2011 at 7:39 PM
Sheltie Times said...: Happy Birthday Rain. Stumpy we hope you get some cooler weather and can get back to traveling again.; May 26, 2011 at 6:00 AM
Anonymous said...: Bailey, Thanks! we expect cooler weather in October sometime!

Happy, Waggin' Tails, FUREVER!
Stumpy and me; May 26, 2011 at 12:24 PM
rain said...: Oh, wow! Thanks so much for the birthday wishes! How special. :)

XOXOX (Bones and holes)

Rain; May 26, 2011 at 10:01 PM
fromsophiesview said...: Whoop Whoop Rain's birthday and YOU are going!!!!! smiles for hours!; May 28, 2011 at 5:43 AM
SusanA said...: Okay, Rain looks like a distant cousin of Stella's. I've thought the same thing about Stumpy too though, must be the spots. Know what you mean about slowing down in the heat. Even though our weather doesn't come close to yours temp-wise, we have to walk early or Stella just sits down and refuses to go forward.; May 30, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Anonymous said...: Rain, You're a speshul grrrrrrrl!

Sophie, we didn't get to see Rain on her birthday, but we're planning a bleated birthday party.

Susan, I think Stella has some of those naughty spots make the three of them similar. Thank DOG we don't have to deal with the humidity you do!

Happy, Waggin' Tails, FUREVER!
Stumpy and me; May 31, 2011 at 9:06 AM

Pledge for New Dog Adopters aka Secrets of Responsible and Successful Dog Owners

by Sue Sternberg

•I pledge to make a reasonable commitment of time and effort, and to affect scheduling and lifestyle changes in order to make this relationship work

•I pledge to make sure my dog is not exposed to the elements of weather without proper shelter, shade cover, dry ground, access to fresh water and at least 1 hour of loving companionship and play a day (I understand this is a minimum and will strive to keep the dog with me as much as possible and treat him/her as an important member of my family)

•I pledge to provide appropriate and timely veterinary care for the life of my dog

•I pledge provide my dog with the proper nutrition for optimum health, and to keep my dog the proper weight, neither obese nor emaciated

•I pledge to keep this dog indoors at night, and to include him/her in the activities of the household while we are home, as much as possible

•I pledge to keep my dog groomed and free of external parasites and matting (particularly behind my dog's ears, under his elbows, his tail and thighs)

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•I pledge that if, for any reason, I can no longer keep this dog, I will not abandon this dog, and

•I will return the dog to the shelter (if required) or leave ample time to find a new, appropriate home, tell the new owners truthfully all the dog's behaviors, good and bad, and follow up occasionally to make sure the dog is safe and content

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