Luv My Dachshunds

Valentine Memorial Donation

2012-02-14T19:23:00.002-04:00

Besides giving our Mama chocolate, our pawsome Dad made a wonderful donation, in loving memory of Xena, to our Humane Society.

Now....that is what we call a true gift of love.

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We're Gonna Ride in Style!!

2012-02-12T06:28:00.002-04:00

Our very own booster seat! It belts into
our vehicle & has safety straps to
secure thru our harnesses.

We're going on a road trip soon...can't wait
to give the seat a test drive!

Nuthin' Cuter than Wiener Butt!!

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2012-01-20T13:33:00.002-04:00

Your prayers & condolences have touched us
deeply.
We are taking a little break
from blogging...to heal our broken hearts.

Xena 1998-2012

2012-01-16T17:46:00.002-04:00

It is with broken hearts we announce Xena's passing. Her dimentia had
progressed & the heart-wrenching decision was made to
send her peacefully on her journey.

Dogspeed, our precious girl...we love you.

Have you a dog in Heaven, Lord?
Is there room for just one more?
Our precious Xena passed today;
She'll be waiting at your door.

Please take her into Heaven, Lord.
And keep her there for me,
Please feed her, cuddle her & love her, Lord,
That's all she'll ask of Thee.

Chuckle of the Day!

2012-01-10T07:57:00.001-04:00

Oskar-Vet Re-Check

2012-01-09T17:16:00.001-04:00

Oskar was back to visit Dr. Condon....the skin infection is still present...so three more weeks of antibiotics and medicated baths!
There is improvement...just not 100% gone.

Just A Little Wirehair & her Magic Bag

2012-01-08T16:39:00.002-04:00

Sorry we haven't been around much...see...I've been kinda lame & sore this week.
But not to worry...the peeps give me pain meds ... & I luv to snuggle in the heated blankie with my magic bag.

Life is ok.....

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Blahhhh.......maybe too much turkey??

2011-12-27T05:57:00.001-04:00

A Pie Bald & his Nani

2011-12-26T05:45:00.000-04:00

We Enjoyed a Wonderful Christmas!

2011-12-25T19:01:00.004-04:00

Santa Paws left us some Christmas toys....Xena doesn't have much interest....

Schatzi & Oskar having fun playing..

Time for a Christmas Day snoozle...ahhhh...luv my heated
blankie!!!

Hope Santa Paws found everyone!!!

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Dreaming of a White Christmas......

2011-12-23T18:11:00.003-04:00

We wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas
& Happy & Healthy New Year!
Thank you for being our bloggie furiends....

2011-12-23T06:33:00.000-04:00

Nani is Taking Good Care of Us!!

2011-12-22T12:57:00.002-04:00

While the hoomans are out earning the kibble....we are happy to have our Nani for afternoon snuggles under the heated blankie!!
Mama says we are getting a "little" spoiled....but that's ok with us!!!

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Special Day Today!!

2011-12-18T06:04:00.001-04:00

Our Nani is arriving for the holidays!!

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Blood Work Results are In

2011-12-15T15:44:00.004-04:00

And all is normal...which is pawsome news!
Thank you to all our bloggy pals for their
good wishes & prayers...they are greatly appreciated!

Our little pie-boy is feeling better today!

A Party Pack!

2011-12-15T07:55:00.002-04:00

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Back from the Dawgtor!

2011-12-14T18:03:00.003-04:00

Here I am, all strapped in & ready to go!!
(course...I have no idea where I'm going!)

Good thing my Mama took me to see Dr. Condon....cause I have a terrible yeast and bacteria 'fection....it is really yucky....in my ears, between my toes, under my paw pits....it's an immune system thingy!
Nurse Vampira took 57 bajillion vials of my blood....flushed out my ears, and trimmed my nails!
It was a rough visit!

Then...at home.....I had to have a baff
in some "special" prescription shampoo..which had to
be left on for 10 long, agonizing minutes
& something called Dermascent squirted on my back.

And I have medication for the next three weeks...and will have a re-check. The blood work results will be in tomorrow....keeping paws crossed everything will be ok.
Right now, I am snuggled up with my Dad.....having
a pawsome snooze!

Oskar's Going to the Dawgtor Today!

2011-12-14T10:24:00.002-04:00

Seems his skin is acting up...itchy, red, licking feet - a patch of missing fur on his back....hmmmmm.....

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Christmas Wrapping with a Dachshund ♥ ♥

2011-12-07T08:57:00.003-04:00

1. Gather presents, boxes and paper in middle of living room floor.
2. Get tape back from Dachshund.
3. Open box.
4. Remove dachshund from box.
5. Take scissors from Dachshund.
6. Put present in box.
7. Remove present from Dachshund's mouth.
8. Put back in box after removing Dachshund from box.
9. Take scissors away & sit on them. (carefully!)
10. Remove Dachshund from box and put lid on it.
11. Unroll paper.
12. Take Dachshund off box.
13. Wrap paper around box.
14. Remove Dachshund from box and take wrapping paper from his mouth.
15. Fend off Dachshund trying to steal tape & tape one spot on present.
16. Take box from Dachshund.
17. Remove Dachshund from present and hurriedly slap on tape.
18. Take soggy bow from Dachshund and tape on since sticky stuff is ruined.
19. Grab present before Dachshund opens it and put present away.
20. Take two Tylenol, sit down on sofa..dachshund will fall asleep on your lap.♥

2011-12-06T07:49:00.001-04:00

Happy 11th Birthday, Oskar!!!!

2011-12-05T07:51:00.000-04:00

Luv from Xena & Schatzi

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Christmas Dachshunds!!

2011-12-03T14:57:00.001-04:00

Waiting for Santa Paws!!

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Christmas Countdown is On!!!

2011-12-01T08:50:00.000-04:00

Early Christmas Prezzie

2011-11-29T17:07:00.002-04:00

A local artist was selling this beautiful canvas
painting at a ridiculously low price...so, of course, Mama had to buy it!!
Its 24x18....and features a gorgeous
long hair dachshie....

To our American Bloggie Friends....

2011-11-24T10:28:00.003-04:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Not Funny...

2011-11-23T08:14:00.003-04:00

The gawd of snow is dumping
cold, white stuff on us!!

Doesn't he know doxies
don't "do" snow??

Apparently not.......

More of This and That

2011-11-20T16:46:00.001-04:00

We got a little bit of this...

So we're doing a whole lotta that....

If You Go Into the Woods Today

2011-11-13T17:23:00.005-04:00

You can join us on our outing ...

Are we there yet?

Yayyy.....we're here...

First stop......photo op

Couple of pretty pics of the woods...

Lots of leaves on the ground...

Can you see him? That's Woody Woodpecker!

Xena stops to do some serious squirrel sniffing...

Come on guys.....time to go home!!

Where to Purchase Tinsel Dachshund

2011-11-12T05:36:00.003-04:00

We've received inquiries asking where to purchase Tinsel....here in Canada..Canadian Tire carries them.

You can also google Tinsel Dachshund....there are some available on ebay, as well!

Hope that helps!!

2011-11-11T05:37:00.000-04:00

Here's Tinsel!!

2011-11-09T17:14:00.002-04:00

While a cute novelty...not something
that could withstand our PEI
winds outside!! But a conversation
piece indoors for the upcoming holidays!!

The wieners have all but ignored him....thus far!!

Tinsel Dachshund

2011-11-09T13:24:00.001-04:00

Indoor/Outdoor Christmas lighted tinsel
dachshund.....the humans are purchasing
one tonight!! We will show pics when they get home!!

2011-11-08T09:52:00.000-04:00

Happy Hallo-wiener!!

2011-10-31T06:34:00.000-03:00

Our Hallowiener Pumpkin!

2011-10-29T20:14:00.001-03:00

Dad carved our pumpkin today....he did
a pawsome job!!
We can't wait to set it out
Hallowe'en night!

To Our Hoomans

2011-10-29T17:14:00.000-03:00

Stealing Pee!!

2011-10-26T11:11:00.003-03:00

Mama has been "stealing" Schatzi's pee!!
See....she's been a-peeing where
she isn't supposed ta...so her gots her butt hauled
off to the dawgtor..where they did horrible & un-speakable
things ....only to discover struvite crystals. So, her kibble
is changing & cranberry powder will be snuck into it.

More pee was stolen today & the results from
taking all her blood will be in today or tomorrow.

2011-10-25T06:38:00.000-03:00

My New Perch

2011-10-24T16:55:00.000-03:00

To watch the world go by.....

Room to Roam

2011-10-22T14:43:00.007-03:00

Daid said it was a great day to get
out & stretch our paws...

So we loaded up the ol'
truck & headed for the trail..

And we're off...like a herd of turtles...

The trails are very well groomed...
in a few short months
they will be busy with snowmobilers...

We stopped to watch some horses enjoying the day..

Mom spotted some crab apples that fell off
a tree....we thought they would be a bit "wormy"
so we didn''t pick any.

Getting Older Sux

2011-10-19T09:49:00.002-03:00

Mama hauled Oskar's spotted butt off to the dawgtor the other day....cause he was lame & hurtin'. Arther-itis is the diagnosis...so for 7-10 days Oksar will be treated with pain & anti-inflammatory medication. Then we will discuss adding some supplements to his diet.
We are just thankful it isn't a back issue....

Pawsome Weekend!!

2011-10-11T20:37:00.006-03:00

We had a busy weekend...doing a little bit of this...

Little bit of that....

And a whole lot of this....

Gorgeous weather....
for a long stroll

Enjoyed the fall colours...

Spotted a couple of cool
halloweenie punkins!

We liked this old truck....

And this little guy was very vocal..wished us a
Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-10-08T06:41:00.002-03:00

We are spending this gorgeous
holiday weekend
with our Nani!!
It's Thanksgiving weekend in
Canada.....we're thinking we might
get a lil' piece of turkey!!

It Be Pouring Here Today!!

2011-10-05T08:03:00.001-03:00

So, iffin' your lookin' for us....we
be under some warm, dry, cozy
blankies somewhere!!

Bloggieville is Acting Up Today!!!

2011-09-29T11:34:00.001-03:00

Mama has been tryin' to post your your
bloggies....and nuthin' is happening!
Bloggieville sure is acting squirrely today!!!

Doggie Expo Day #2

2011-09-28T16:50:00.003-03:00

Phew! It was a busy day two of the expo!!
These are some dedicated woman working our Tiny
Paws booth....recognize anyone???

Yep...Xena made a brief appearance at the booth...and the cute little black & tan doxie is Joy...we was adopted through rescue by her foster Mama!

And this is an Ottawa Senators hockey bed....Dad
bought it at the Expo for us!! How cool is that??

Doggie Expo - Day #1

2011-09-25T06:18:00.004-03:00

This weekend the PEI Humane Society is hosting
their annual Doggie Expo....Tiny Paws Dog
Rescue (the rescue group our Mom volunteers with) hosted a booth.....

And while Mamma didn't see any wieners at the event....here is
a "pretend" one she spotted!

This nice lady & her dog volunteer with St.John Ambulance...

Whoa there...big fella! This awesome great dane...stood as tall as a horse (they had horse agility at the event...who knew horses did agility??)

Introducing...Harry...he is a certified therapy Corgi...he visits all the wonderful people in nursing homes...his sister Phoebe was there too...but she is a bit too "vocal" to be a therapy dog..

Ok...good thing Schatzi wasn't at the expo...cause this lady does Ferret Rescue...can you just imagine how much fun Schatzi would have chasing a ferret? Enuf said....

This is Riley...he is a regular at Global Pet Food, where Mama gets our good grub...his Mama works at Global & he suffers separation anxiety...so he goes to work with her...lucky boy!

And this little guy, sporting the bling collar...is Pedro...he is an agility dog...and boy is he super fast! His Mama and Dad operate Paws on the Beach Boarding kennels & they are involved in agility and flyball!

Today is Day #2 of the Expo...Mama & Xena are going to attend & be in the booth again. Hopefully, we get lots of member applications...cause without foster homes Tiny Paws can't help small dogs!!

Note from Oskar

2011-09-17T19:25:00.000-03:00

Came home one day....found this note on the counter

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

2011-09-12T11:25:00.002-03:00

For the past few months, we have been treating Xena's CCD with daily doseages of Clomicalm & Aprazalam, however her symptoms have begun to increase, as her condition progresses. We discontinued Clomicalm & yesterday started her on Anipryl, which is a drug used to treat Parkinson's & Alzheimer's Disease in humans. The Aprazalm has been increased to twice daily along with the Anipryl.

Everyone should be aware of changes in their senior dog...some of the symptoms can be:

Confusion - your dog doesn't greet or seem to recognize you as before, or gets 'lost' in the yard or house. They may no longer respond to their name. Xena will get "stuck" behind furniture.

Inappropriate vocalization - barking - in the middle of the night or for no 'good' reason? (I know, some dogs don't need a reason to bark. - right Oskar?) Xena will wake 2-4 times each night...roam to the kitchen & sit and cry. (or "barmp" we call it).

Getting day and night mixed up - sleeping all day, awake all night - Yep..see above.

Confusing indoor and outdoor - a previously housebroken dog may soil in the house. Xena does ok with this during the day, but requires pad nightly.

Personality changes - a formerly outgoing dog can become timid or aggressive. This is where we see quite a change in Xena...once a cuddle bug...she now does not like to be held or snuggled. And she will attempt to "bite" or when she is anxious to be fed...she nips at my feet!

These are just a few of the symptoms we have noted....while it is heart breaking...Xena remains in good health & we continue to keep her comfortable & as content as possible.

2011-09-11T06:17:00.001-03:00

You Can't See Me, Right???

2011-09-04T17:43:00.002-03:00

Baking with Xena

2011-09-04T06:52:00.002-03:00

Ok Mama....got my oven mitts on
standby!

Gathered up all the
ingredients....yumm....those
blueberry muffins are gonna be good!

Are they done yet?
Sniff...sure smells pawsome!

Takes foreeeever to cool!!!

September?? Really??

2011-09-02T17:00:00.003-03:00

How did that happen??

Thank you to our Bloggy Furiend, Oskar

2011-08-24T19:25:00.002-03:00

Thank you to our dear bloggy pal, Oskar at http://thedailyoskar.blogspot.com/
Look what he & his pawsome Mama sent to us!! How perfect is that??

And it looks a bit like Mama's ankle tattoo!!

We thank you from the bottome of our paws!
Mama is looking for a "special" place to stick it!!

Something "A- peeling" About This!!

2011-08-22T15:41:00.000-03:00

Hmmm...wonder what it is??

Something Pawsome Happened!!!!

2011-08-22T07:39:00.003-03:00

Summer finally arrived!!!! We've had
nuthin' but rain, rain & more rain for 2-3
months! Now the sun is out & it's been sooo
delicious to snooze & catch a few rayzz on the pool deck!

And of course with any pawsome news....the not so pawsome news!
Mama felt since it was so warm & sunny
outside...it might be a good time for us
to dry off after....

Ok..tubby time wasn't so bad....'specially since we've had such
great weather!! So, c'ya all later....we will
be back inside when the weather
changes...until then...you know where to find us!!

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Wishful Thinkin'

2011-08-14T08:05:00.002-03:00

What I wouldn't give for a set of teeth!!

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New Dog Pads

2011-08-11T05:57:00.004-03:00

There is a Peke breeder in PEI, who makes the most
pawsome-est dog pads....they are so
comfy...and you get to choose whatever pattern
& fabric you wish! The come in all kinds of
sizes...and fit crates puurrfectly!

This is one covered in PEI tartan....

And the best part?? The covers come off for easy laundering...and the bed is pee-proof!! The foam pad is covered with waterproof vinyl material....all you need to do...is wipe it clean!!

Xena gives her pad a four paws up!!

Road Trip

2011-08-10T06:12:00.003-03:00

Monday, we committed our beloved Grampie to
the earth...it was a time for the furkins & family to come
together & support our Nani. We left early Saturday morning...

First pee stop....a little spot called
Norton, New Brunswick..

Schatzi, on high alert...

Time for a little one on one with my Dad...

We Took our Tails to the Trails

2011-07-31T16:32:00.005-03:00

This is what our weatherman calls sun....

We parked behind the University of Prince Edward Island

And walked our tails off on the trail....

We stopped to admire these gorgeous race horses...grazing in the field

And enjoy some pretty wildflowers

After a much needed cold drink..we headed home for a long afternoon nap!

We'll be glad when Monday comes....so we can get some rest!!

Dog Fancy August Issue

2011-07-31T06:14:00.003-03:00

Mama was doing her happy dance at the mailbox the other day!! August issue of Dog Fancy arrived....and a gorgeous wirehair is on the cover! (remind you of anyone?)

This issue has great tips for caring & stimulating your senior dog....

A Time to Paws & Reflect

2011-07-30T16:00:00.007-03:00

Since it was overcast today, we loaded up the kritterkins & decided to stroll about an area of the city known as "Olde Charlottetown". First stop was, Beaconsfield. Built in 1877 for a wealthy shipbuilder & merchant, Beaconsfield is a historic Victorian home.

With twenty-five rooms & eight fireplaces Beaconsfield was one of Charlottetown’s finest homes. Nowadays, it's open for tours & special events in its Carriage House.

Beaconsfield is also where the tv series
"Emily of New Moon" (a sequel to Anne of Green Gables) was filmed..

Charlottetown is known as the "Birthplace of Confederation"...it's where
this great nation of ours all began!

Canada's first Prime Minister, elected in 1867...Sir John A. Macdonald stopped to have his photo taken with us! (well, he's is an actor in character...there are a
number of actors who stroll the city in the summertime, giving tours & chatting with tourists).

Mixing the old in with the new....this is where our
Dad earns his kibble! Across the street from Beaconsfield!

As we strolled along, we admired a few of the
beautiful Victorian mansions...

But, as usual...we saved the best for last!!

A Weanie Roast!!!

2011-07-24T11:48:00.004-03:00

Horrors of horrors!! The hoomans had a weenie roast!!

We are happy to report that we are safe
...it was wieners of another kind!! Phew!!

Schatzi is Home & Recovering

2011-07-20T18:03:00.003-03:00

A little whoozy...but she did manage to eat a bit of canned food. Her dental went well, she did unfortunately have four toofies removed.

A very special thank you to Jillian at Abegweit Animal Hospital for taking extra special care of Schatzi....

Someone is Having Dental Surgery Tomorrow!!

2011-07-19T09:48:00.002-03:00

Ssshhh.....Miss Schatzi is having her pearly whites
cleaned tomorrow & will spend the day at the dreaded V.E.T. hospital!

We will just keep that info between us, ok?

A Herd of Wieners Came to Visit Us!!

2011-07-17T20:13:00.003-03:00

Our friend & rescue volunteer, Arvilla came to
visit with a doxie herd!

This is Schatzi introducing herself to
Kiera & Blue...a bonded pair who live with
Arvilla & her family...til their forever home comes along!

Thats Bennie & Foster in the background...checking out the great smells...

This is "Wonder Woman"...as we think of her....of Arvilla....she is a pawsome rescuer!

This is Auntie Pat carrying Miss Joy...who came into rescue two years ago...transported to PEI by Auntie Pat! Joy was very, very overweight then....
now she is a svelte 10 lbs (and never left her foster Mama....she lives with
Arvilla & family, along with Foster and Bennie!

Schatzi assuring Blue his forever home is out there somehwere...just waiting to adopt a special blue boy!

Oskar making nice with his friends!

A close up of Bennie...a gorgeous red
standard boy!

Come....Take a Stroll With Us

2011-07-14T05:36:00.006-03:00

We want to show you our gardens....

This is one of many hostas....
they love shade and cool growing areas....

This shrub is a "Smoke" bush....when it blooms...
it looks like puffy balls of smoke...berry pretty

And this is Mama's "Red Prince Weigela"....
there are two pink ones too!

Dad's latest garden project...a great spot
for hosta and some pretty annuals.

A pink peony in bloom!

We saved the best for last....our yummy veggie garden...
can you spot our dachshund scarecrow?

Here he is....
keeping out kritters and crows!

Sshhh!
A family of snoozing bunnies!!

Hope you enjoyed the tour....please come back soon!

2011-07-13T13:08:00.001-03:00

ATT: Benny & Lily

2011-07-12T12:47:00.002-03:00

We have been un-able to leave comments on your blog for quite some time....we are not ignoring your blog...we read it every day.

But when we attempt leave a comment, we keep having to sign into google...then when we try to post a comment...it takes us back to sign in again. We go round 'n round!

Just wanted you to know, dear Frenchie friends! Anyone have a solution..pls. let us know!

Raining Ducks!

2011-07-12T07:16:00.003-03:00

Woke up to thundershowers.....what's a girl to do on a rainy day?

I know.....I'll just take a little nap right here on this pillow!!
Yup...that's what I'm gonna do!!

Doing the Happy Dance!!

2011-07-07T09:04:00.002-03:00

Auntie Pat is coming next week for a visit!! We are super 'cited!!!

Summer is Here!!

2011-07-03T18:41:00.003-03:00

What a pawsome Canada Day weekend!!! We had so much fun outside, watching our hoomans paint the decks, storage shed & enjoy bar-b-quing, strawberry shortcakes & swimming in our pool!

Summer....we are so glad you are here!!

Happy Canada Day!!

2011-07-01T06:10:00.000-03:00

Going to be a pawsome weekend to do some chillaxin' on the pool deck!!