One never knows....

Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE animals....all kinds. Furry, feathered, slimy, slithery, you name it. And for those of you who don't know, I am now the "mom" to my 4 pups, all either received from family, adopted or rescued. My oldest and dearest, Coubar is an 8 year old Chesapeake Bay Retriever mix. Shortly after I got him from Josh and Molly in 2000, I did some reading up on CBR's and DUH!!, they like water! So, imagine this....Coubar likes to swim....ALOT! He'll swim as long as you can throw something for him to go after. Greg's lake is his favorite place to go...besides the bed!!! Next is my baby, 8 year old Kahlua, whom I rescued from the Humane Society in the spring of 2001. According to them, she's an English Setter mix. Most setters, like retrievers love the water...not my sweetie. The only time she gets anywhere near it is to come be with me in the shallows of Greg's lake. Usually she's there only to make sure I didn't drown in 2 feet of water! After that, dear Ronda called me in April of 2004 to come look at a pathetic bag of bones she found on her doorstep. I raced over and found my dearly beloved, Red. He's a 1 year old Red Nose Pit Bull/Sharpei (?) mix. It's the only way we can justify his EXTRA wrinkles!!! Even the vet got a chuckle before he agreed! Of course, I've always sworn that I would never have a puppy because I knew the damage they can do and aggravation they can cause....but we did it anyway. His face made it hard to say no. Then, after I SWORE again and again and again, NO MORE PUPPIES!!!....I rescued Blackie. He's my 1 year old Black Lab Mix, bundle of energy and appetite. It had to be done and I took him in until I could find him a home. That brings me to the present...no...I haven't taken on any more....thank goodness. I made a committment that I would find Blackie a loving home and I'm making every effort to accomplish that goal. That put me in touch with a wonderful lady by the name of Peggy. She runs Pet Rescue North and has been kind enough to provide Blackie with his neutering surgery (even though Blackie wasn't real happy about it!), all vaccinations and heartworm preventatives. I felt that I needed to do something for her in return so I got as many donations that I could round up and took them to her. Today, Ronda and I took Blackie and Kahlua to the 2004 Pet Expo so that Blackie could get exposure to potential adoptive parents. While there, I learned that Blackie was pretty good at the dog agility and seemed to enjoy it (okay, I had fun with it, too). So much so, that we went back for a second run. After watching the Flyball Demonstration and Blackie so energetically playing with his OWN ball, I started wondering about that possibility, also. Blackie was truly impressive for a dog with his background and lack of even basic obedience training (my fault). He stayed happy and excited the whole day. He was sweet and well behaved and just had a great time, even in all the confusion of hundreds of dogs, their owners, loud music, barking and general excitement all around. I'm very proud of my guy. So here I sit, at 1 am wondering where all of this new information is going to lead me. I've been putting pieces together since my long drive to Peggy's and I'll be excited when the "puzzle" is complete. Blackie needs to be on to bigger and better things. He proved that to me today. He is more than just a house dog or yard dog. True, he's happy running around with Red and Kahlua and getting into things, but he wants and needs more. That was obvious to me today. He is the most wonderful, well rounded, out going pooch I've ever met. As wonderful, loyal and dedicated as Kahlua is to me, she's a one person (ME) dog...plain and simple. While Blackie just loves EVERYBODY!...especially if they have treats!! Add to that, I have truly enjoyed the experience of fostering my guy over the last few months and would like to consider it again. I mentioned this to my mom and Miss Lucy (Mom's neighbor) and as I was mentioning it, I saw Miss Lucy's dog run that she had built for her own pup (that wont use it) and Miss Lucy and I had the same idea. She offered to give it to me for free so that I could use it to house more foster dogs. I told her I would talk to Tony first before making a decision like that. I still haven't decided for sure that it's something I want to do...but I'm mulling it over, letting it roll around in my head to see what I come up with....who knows...I could be on to something. www.petrescuenorth.com www.palsandpawsagility.com Love to all, Kim N Crew

Where did the time go??

I dont know, but if anyone finds it, please, by all means....LET ME KNOW. And if you have extra to spare, I'd be willing to take it off your hands. Joey will be 2 soon, Savannah will be 7 soon, Tony will be as old as me soon (wink wink) and dont forget all the other holidays!!! I've decided that instead of making the typical "time machine", I'm really ought to alter the whole idea...stop it, extend it, slow it down, something!!! If anyone has any brilliant ideas, let me know. I'd also be willing to accept extra parts, etc., to get started. And, hey, my electrician's apprenticeship could really come in handy here. Okay, for those of you who don't know (and how could you NOT?), I like pets. I have recently rescued (with the intention of finding a new home, I swear) the dog I swore I wouldn't take in. He's a great guy with too much energy for one dog. Kind of like a two year old on speed. The fact that we already HAVE a two year old doesn't help matters. I'm thinking I should put a sign on my front door that reads - "CAUTION/DISCLAIMER/WARNING - A TWO YEAR OLD LITTLE BOY LIVES HERE!!" And, "WARNING - THESE PREMISES GUARDED BY 4 LARGE SLOBBERING DOGGIES (TWO ARE HUGE PUPPIES!!)" Maybe that way the fact that my once clean, folded laundry that is now scattered about the room will be quickly and easily explained. Okay, so maybe I never got it folded, but who would know??? (at least it WAS clean!) That's my story and I'm stickin' with it!! Now, if I could only find a way to explain the dust!

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Pyramid Collection Online A cool catalog web site with unusual items! Makin' me wish I had lots more $$$!!!

Lizard Baby 

Lizard baby 

Lizard Hunt

So I'm feeding the puppy a midnite snack, and when I pick up his bowl, I find a newly hatched baby lizard hiding behind it. The lizard was so small that he was still pink and almost see through. He lost his tail by accident (already!!) before I could take pics. All I can wonder is how they keep getting in the house and where are the eggs?? Dunno, but isnt he CUTE!! Of course, after he had his picture taken, I put him outside with the rest of the lizard colony. Let's just hope he didnt get eaten since last night!

Back when he was little, sweet and LITTLE! 

GRRR!

The puppy is lucky to be alive!  Tony's ready to kill Red.  I always said I would never have a puppy cuz they're like small children with fur, only worse.  So here I sit with an 8 month old pit bull that's driving us all nuts.  We've learned to put away shoes and anything leather after replacing dozens of shoes, a handful of Tony's belts and his wallet.  And as of last night, we learned not to leave him in the house with no one home.  It seems Red went on a chewing rampage in the few hours that we were gone.  That was bad enough, but some of his choices pissed off Tony.  Like the Valentine bear he got me.  Some things I'm still wondering how he got to...like a bear on top of Kayleigh's book shelf.   And some things are just odd...like a whole package of Q-Tips.   As far as puppies go, he's a great dog.  Good with the kids, minds fairly well and is very playful.  All good things for a pit bull.  BUT he's still a puppy and he reminds me on a daily basis why I swore to never have a puppy.  I wish I could blame it on Ronda for bringing me over to look at the sad sack of bones 3 months ago, but I can't.  I have no one to blame but myself.  I'm just hoping Tony doesnt harbor any animosity towards me over it...LOL.    Well, Red will get it through his thick head one of these days, I just know it.  Until then, we'll just have to keep all kinds of stuff up and away from him AND Joey and remember to keep all the doors shut.

Our Logo...LOL! 

Tony and Vince..what can I say? July 2004 

Kayleigh and her attitude! Jan 15, 2004 

Joey chillin in the dryer! 

Alan and Savannah in the Jeep 

Summer on the Harley 7-17-04 

Kids R Fun

Well, I didnt get any pics of them all in the pool, mostly because my dig camera isnt waterproof.  But boy did they all have a blast.  It's amazing how much fun babysitting can be sometimes.  We had Summer and Alan over for the evening and it was a perfect match.  Alan and Joey are only 9 months apart and Savannah and Summer are both 6.  I see Savannah and Kayleigh interact with their peers everyday.  And Joey interacts with them as well, but I never get to see Joey hang out with kids his age.  He's so cool.  Him and Alan did pretty good considering everything.  We'll have to have him over more often so that Joey has someone to play with for a change.  And I'm really glad Tony likes kids or else it could have been a nightmare!  But he does...A LOT!  How can ya not love the guy??  Tony...hugs n kisses, Hon...Love ya!  MUAH!