Visiting Cousin Wiggles

Xena and I went to visit Xena's cousin - Wiggles. Xena is unsure what pattern of dachshund Wiggles is - she doesn't seem to bark or dig or do any of the stuff that most doxies are famous for. We'll let you decide for yourself..............introducing Wiggle Gertrude Ezmerelda. I'm thinking maybe she is a pie-bald! (or not)











Of course, upon seeing Xena - Wiggles fled to the nearest hiding place. Can you guess where she is?



Whoa! There she is! Who knew?



Xena spent most of the evening - "watching" Wiggles sleep - almost willing her to move!



All to soon our holiday was over & it was time to head home!

This amazing pumpkin stood proudly at Mayfield Gardens, on our way out of St. Stephen.





We stopped in Sussex, NB - where the kritterkids made quite a scene with the locals! One lady said "they are the cutest things I have seen in Sussex in a long time."

Sussex has some amazing murals - here are but just a few we spotted on our downtown walk.

Thanksgiving Vacation Continued

Second pit stop along the way - Hampton, just outside St. John, NB.







Xena met a new friend, "Andrew" while exploring in Hampton!



After a quick snack & refreshment break - we are back on the road again!



A gorgeous fall display along the way!



A cool beaver hut! No beavers in sight though!



Passing through St. John!

Driving up to the Toll Bridge in St. John.





And finally.......

Nani & Grampie's!!! Everyone enjoyed some much needed playtime!






Then it was time for a much needed nap!

Thanksgiving Trip

We had a fabulous Thanksgiving and hope everyone else did as well! We managed to take a "few" pictures of our adventures!

Xena, smart gal that she is - suspects something is up when she spies the travel crates!



All loaded & ready to go!



On the way to the Confederation Bridge.



Current bridge tolls.



Here we are - crossing the Bridge (which spans the Northumberland Strait. It's about a 13-14 minute drive across).



It was a blustery day - lots of white caps!



First pit stop - Tim Horton's in Moncton, NB! Behind Tim's is a great pasture - everyone likes to get out and stretch their paws!



Everyone checking out the scenery!






More posts to follow!

Xena-Annual Check-Up

Xena underwent her annual check-up last week - here she is strapped in & ready to go! Sad to report she may lose her remaining teeth. Try as we have over the past three years (since she joined our family) we just can't reverse the progressing peridontal disease.

In November, she will undergo anethesia & x-rays to determine the extent of the progression & we will make the final decision then. For the sake of her continued health & well being, if she must lose her remaining teeth, I guess it's not the end of the world. (although I take it as a personal failure).

She weighs 11.6 lbs and otherwise is in great health. I veteoed further immunizations - her records indicate she has been regularly immnized all her life. I suspect she has built up quite an immunity during the past ten years, our vet agreed.

Thanksgiving Weekend!

The kritterkins are almost packed & looking forward to a road trip tomorrow & spending Thanksgiving long weekend with family. (did someone say, turkey??)

The Dachshund Song

There's no other dog like a dachshund,
Walking so close to the ground,
They're stubborn and sly as a fox and
The happiest pet to be found.

Most kinds of dogs seem to either
Have shapes or proportions all wrong;
They're only one way or the other,
But dachshunds are both short and long.

Dachsie, meine dachsie,
The best canine under the sun,
Call you "wiener" or "sausage" or "hotdog",
We know that you're number one

Tuesday Night Walk

With the wind from the northwest tonight, it was cool enough the wieners wore their Roots hoodies on our evening walk.

On your mark, get set, let's go!



And they're off!! Xena & Schatzi are in the lead!!



Oskar got sidetracked (as he so often does) and stopped to check out something very interesting.



Just cute wiener butt!

Mickey-The Non-Dachshund

Mickey, as it has been discovered, is a purebred Affenpinscher. And how do we know for sure? Seems his "breeder" showed up - more than a month after he had gone missing. The breeder thought "the coyotes" got him! Enuf said.

Mickey is staying in his new home and is undergoing a dental, neuter and micro-chipping today!

So from us & the wienerkins to Mickey - we are wishing a speedy recovery & will be waiting for a post-surgery update.

Canine First Aid Course

Took a trip to Summerside today (sans wieners) to partake in a Canine First Aid Course, presented by Dr. Nicolle Gallant, DVM who practices in Kensington, PEI. The event was sponsored by the Lady Slipper Kennel Club and Sunnybrook Farms Pet Supply.





This cutie pie's name is Emma - she just happened to be doing some shopping in the store. Sunnybrook Farm is very-pet friendly and not only sells pet and horse supplies, but holds agility classes.



Dr. Gallant and her trusty sidekick Sam.



Sam was a very good sport, allowing Dr. Gallant to demonstrate how to properly muzzle or restrain an injured dog, in the event of an emergency (so one wouldn't get bitten while attempting first aid).



Dr. Gallant also emphasized the importance of having a Pet First Aid Kit& what it should contain. I hope I never have occassion to need it, but have one safe at hand.

I found the course very informative & not only refreshed a few earlier learnings, but also gained new ones. I didn't know salt water can be toxic to dogs. Many tourists come vacation here from other provinces where their animals have previously swam in fresh water & drink the water. Then upon coming to PEI, they hit the salt water beaches & their pets end up getting sick from drinking ocean water.

All in all, worth the 55 km drive and attending the course.

Of course, I had to take a couple of pics on the trip back. This was an awesome family out enjoying some pasture time.




And the backbone of this province - one of a number of farms that litter the PEI landscape. Cool name, too!

Happy October!!