“And so what do dogs want? They want what they want when they want it. Just like us.”
― Ted Kerasote,
Merle’s Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog
The Bandit certainly was a freethinking dog!
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Spottyed Snuggles #109 Happy
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- Miss CookiesNCream
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- The Bandit
“Dogs are happy with few things because
they have already observed man
who is unhappy with many things!”
I loved how both my Spoiled Spotts were always happy,
no matter what we did.
I think they were just happy to be with me.
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Spottyed Snuggles #108 Soothing
“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.”
Miss CookiesNCream and the Bandit loved to cuddle with me.
The body pillow represented where I always ended up- as the middle of a Spottyed Sandwich!
Having had them in my life was very soothing for me.
They did more for me than I was able to do for them.
For that, I am most humble that they were part of my life.
This was taken 02/08.
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Spottyed Snuggles #107 Magic
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- The Bandit
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- Miss CookiesNCream
“Sometimes you don’t need words to feel better;
you just need the nearness of your dog.”
― Natalie Lloyd, A Snicker of Magic
The Bandit and Miss CookiesNCream, taken 01/2008.
No matter what kind of day I had,
they worked their magic of cheering me up as soon as I walked in the door.
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Spottyed Snuggles #106 Delight
“One of the greatest gifts we receive from dogs is the tenderness they evoke in us. The disappointments of life, the injustices, the battering events that are beyond our control, and the betrayals we endure, from those we befriended and loved, can make us cynical and turn our hearts into flint – on which only the matches of anger and bitterness can be struck into flame. By their delight in being with us, the reliable sunniness of their disposition, the joy they bring to playtime, the curiosity with which they embrace each new experience, dogs can melt cynicism,and sweeten the bitter heart.”
La Petite Grande Dame Cherie 2009
She definitely was a delight to have here, even if it was only for a short time.
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Spottyed Snuggles #105 Heart
“A dog could see your heart in your eyes, Budress told him,
and dogs were drawn to our hearts.”
― Robert Crais
La Petite Grande Dame Cherie, taken 09/2009.
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Spottyed Summer Safety Tips
June 21st!- Summer solstice has arrived!
I don’t know about you and the area you live in, but I’m guessing that this may be a much welcome break from all the abnormal extended winter most have experienced around the country.
Now that it’s summer-that’s sure to mean more time enjoying the great outdoors and hopefully that will include your canine companion.
Planning short excursions/ day trips on a local level?
Maybe head out to the wild blue yonder?
or chillaxing around the home front?
La Petite Grande Dame Cherie on a Longer-than-normal Road Trip
While you figure out what plans to make that includes the four legger, you may want to consider a few things to keep them cool in this hot weather.
One thing I’d like to touch briefly on is: there have been many messages, PSA’s, or items in the news lately of dogs left in cars in hot weather. I highly urge you to consider alternatives than to leave your best pal in your car during hot temperatures. Please leave them at home or visit dog friendly establishments. It may be hard to resist that ” I’m not going with you?” look but in the long run, it’d be for their best interest.
The nice peeps over at www.TheUnCommonDog.com put together this paw-some infographic:
As you can see in the picture above, Cherie is exhibiting no signs of being overheated.
On this particular day,we were returning from the photoshoot with Kira Stackhouse/Project Dog AKA Nuena Photography (http://nuenaphotography.com/) at UC Berkeley, CA. I was thrilled that Cherie was invited to represent the ‘rescued’ side of the breed, and flabbergasted that Kira included her on the front of the book as well. This was the first (and only) longer-than-normal road trip for her as she was not used to riding in cars before she came into my life.
I hope you would be mindful of these signs of overheating in your woofing pal
to ensure a good and fun time this summer!
Spottyed Snuggles #104 Treasures
“Some of our greatest historical and artistic treasures we place with curators in museums;
others we take for walks.”
― Roger A. Caras
La Petite Grande Dame Cherie loved her twice daily stroll around the yard 2009.
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Spottyed Snuggles #103 Masters
“Dogs are masters of creating emotionally safe space just by being themselves. … it is as if something deep within our souls resonates with their energy, their unwavering unconditional love and unbridled joy to be in our presence, their undivided loyalty, and complete trust in us. Dogs make us feel special, and teach us by example to relish simple pleasures and live totally in the moment. They teach us there is only now and only who you are, who you are with, and what you are doing right then–and
what could be better than to sniff the wind and be in the company of those you love?”
― Val Silver, Rescue Me: Tales of Rescuing the Dogs Who Became Our Teachers, Healers, and Always Faithful Friends
The Bandit and Miss CookiesNCream, 2003
They certainly created that emotionally safe space for me after the passing of my husband.
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A Spottyed View 