Santa Paws Found Us!

Our Christmas stash! Santa Paws brought us new sweaters, shampoo, pee pads, & Snausages & Puperoni treats & a squishy toy for each of us!



Schatzi, wearing a bow on her head!



An adorable dachshund ornament, received by our hooman sister from her BF's Mom! Isn't it the best?



Oh & Mama's bestest friend gave her this singing dachshund!



When you squeeze his paw, he sings Christmas songs, his ears go up & down and the bell on his tail wiggles!



And what Christmas would be complete without a visit to the V.E.T. This is Oskar, on his way to have his ears checked. The diagnosis was an ear infection...so drops were prescribed & he is much more comfortable now.



We hope you all had a Pawsome Christmas!!

From Our House to Yours

Love
Oskar, Schatzi & Xena

Visions of Sugarplums Danced in Their Heads!

Or visions of Nylabones, maybe?

A Very Special Tea-Cup Ornament!

Mama received this adorable tree ornament, from a very special co-worker today! Isn't it beautiful? Bob is a very special person & it touched Mama's heart that he knew exactly who this ornament should belong to.

Mama will treasure it forever!

Mama Won A Bouquet of Flowers!!

It appears Mama is on a winning streak! A few nights ago, a local hardware store held an evening "Ladies Night", with lots of demonstrations & ballots to complete for door prizes!



Well, Mama's name was drawn & she received a beautiful bouquet from Bernadette's Flower Shop.

Hmmm...we thinks she needs to be buying lottery tickets!!

Busy Being Us!

Since Schatzi has made a full recovery, from whatever it was that made her gland swell up, the humans decided it was time for our "pre-Christmas" baths"!

Can I have some of that smelly stuff on me, Mom?



Oskar, not quite so enthused!



Schatzi, looking for her bath sponge!



Later, when everyone had dried completed, it was time for a walk about the block to see a few of the decorations in the neighbourhood.



Xena prefers the view from here!



Happy Holidays!





A couple of "reindeer" hanging out!



Hmmm, spose there's any toys for us in that sleigh?



Well, hey it's Miss Ellie!!



Santa Claus & Frosty the Snowman!!!



Frosty's brother, perhaps?



The reason for the season...a beautiful Nativity scene



And Mr & Mrs Claus sharing a smooch!



Hope you enjoyed our tour about town! It was getting pretty cold, so we headed for home & a snuggle by the fire!

Schatzi Update

We are seeing improvement in Schatzi.. the gland appears to thankfully be decreased in size. She still has difficulty swallowing, but able to eat (she is a doxie, after all!).
Warm compresses are being applied every few hours along with pain & anti-inflammatory meds.

She will undergo a re-check likely within a couple of days.

Wiener Wonderland Sweatshirt Fund-Raiser!!

We are holding a fundraiser for Tiny Paws Dog Rescue...Wiener Wonderland sweatshirts!! A must for any doxie owner or for anyone who simply loves the breed!! (and who doesn't right??) The above picture is on the front of each sweatshirt....simply too cute...why order only one?

Here are the particulars to place your order:

Sizes available: Adult: Medium, Large, Extra Large and 2 XL (in limited quantities)
Colours: Navy Blue or Red
Price: $23 Cdn + shipping
Pls send an email to lindacollier2003 at yahoo dot com (no spaces) to place your order!

These would make a wonderful Christmas gift for that doxie lover on your list!! Hurry... while supplies last!!

Just Me & My Magic Bear Bag!

See, I'm supposed to have warm compresses on my swollen gland...and my Magic Bear Bag sent from Auntie Margaret in Ontario, when I had my back surgery... is doing just the trick!

I love my Magic Bear Bag!!

PeeS-http://www.dogedesigns.com - you can order a Magic Bear Bag all your very own! Wait til you see our new cable sweaters Joan from DogEDesigns hand knit for us!!

It's Been One of those Weeks!!

Schatzi spent most of the week in & out of the dreaded V.E.T. hospital! Firstly, she showed signs of severe lethargy; then things started to go downhill...as her left eye started to swell & weep. On Tuesday she underwent prelimary blood & urine tests. Early indications led us to believe a serious health issue was looming....especially when a large lump appeared within 24 hours.

Today, x-rays & a biopsy was performed on that nasty lump...which proved to be a swollen lymph gland! An anti-inflammatory & pain meds have been administered & prescribed for the weekend & a re-check will be done on Monday.
Mama, Dad and our hooman sister were extremely relieved that the prelimiary tests proved wrong....as cancer was being investigated. Early indicators showed perhaps this was a concern.

Thank dawg that is not the case & while Schatzi appreciated the hospitality at the 5 star V.E.T. accomodations, she is very happy to be home & snuggled tightly beside her Dad!

And Mama is thinking she has a few more gray hairs to cover!

Happy, Happy Birthday Baby!!

Whoopee!!! Today is Oskar's 10th Birthday!!!



He has a dachshund cookie all his very own!



"Mine-all mine", I say!!



Nuthin' left but the crumbs.....



And this special guy, is Nathan!! He is my new BFF....well, more like my hooman sister's BF....but he is A-OK in my books!! Specially, when he brings me a birthday prezzie!!



A football squeakie all my very own!! And, boy....can I make it squeak!!



Thanks a bunch Nathan, for my new toy!! I'll try not to bark at you so much...but a guy has to protect his turf, ya know how it is.

Mama Has a Cold

And sore throat....so we've been busy keeping her warm & snuggly.