Friday, February 4, 2011

Dozer Gave us An Award!

Our pal, Dozer, gave us an award! We convinced Grammy that now she HAD to let us do a post! Besides, she’s been sick for so long and is starting to feel better now, but there is no TELLING when she will ever get things “caught up” and let us start posting regularly. We are working on convincing her to try letting us do some Wordless Wednesday and Silent Saturday posts at least. We miss all of you SO MUCH!!!!


Apparently one must share 7 things about yourself as part of accepting this award. There are so many of us that we will have to see how this works out. We have decided that each of us will put down four things, so here goes…

OC

(1) I’m almost 12 years old… only two months more.

(2) I’m in a wheelchair now to support my hind end, and may soon have to go into one to support my whole body since my shoulder is starting to have problems.

(3) I do NOT like Sadie, the Border Collie that lives here! (This is no big secret for those who have known us for sometime.)

(4) I do NOT think it is fair that I can’t go out on squirrel patrol anymore, and let EVERYONE know about it during the whole time the rest are outside. I’m beginning to think they’ve changed my name to “SHUT UP, OC!”






BG

(1) I’m 4 and a half years old, and BG stands for Bud’s Grandson.

(2) I’m a helper dog for Grammy and pick things up for her from the floor so she doesn’t have to bend down so much since that hurts her back and hip. (if I can beat Sadie and Gimli to them.)

(3) I LOVE my Dad, and spend most of every evening on HIS lap!

(4) I’ve been having trouble convincing Gimli that I am top male dog in this family!

Little Dott

(1) I have taken over as the Alpha Dog in this household even though I am the smallest. They ALL listen to ME, and I can usually break up fights by putting myself in between whoever is fighting (unless it’s a bunch of them fighting and my Dad won’t LET me stop them!)

(2) I’m the mother of four pups, three of which live here with us in Corgi Country. They are ALL much bigger than me.  Here is a three generation "girl" picture.

(3) I’ve got all the humans in this household TOTALLY wrapped around my little dew claw!

(4) I’m very literary and have written and published a book, AND have my OWN facebook page with 597 people following me!

Gimli


(1) I am 16 months old and was the firstborn of Mama Dott’s litter. I am the biggest of all the pups. (What do you think of my smile?)

(2) I had an infection for several months that made me lose most of the muscles in my head until it looked like a skeleton. It also thickened my nose and jaw some, so I look a little different than the other corgis, especially since my sister, Mercy, is an ear assassin and BROKE one of my ears down. Grammy loves me anyway, though!

(3) I am very smart and am learning very quickly how to be a helper dog for Grammy. This, sometimes causes some problems because I try to pick up things she drops and so does Uncle BG at the same time and then we get upset at each other.

(4) Since I am bigger, I think that I should be top male, and Uncle BG and I are having some major discussions about this!

Mercy

(1) I’m the same age as Gimli and Pippin, was the second pup born, was one of two girls, and have an “angel” with outstretched wings marking on the back of my neck, so Dad (Robert) called me Mercy… as in the angel of Mercy.

(2) I was BORN an alpha dog, and have no place to put my “alpha-ness” which tends to make me grouchy.

(3) Dad has decided to say I am “smiling” and “purring” when around the other dogs. I DO love my Dad, Grammy and Papa, and my Uncle BG, and generally get along fairly well with Mama Dott.

(4) I HAVE learned to do “high fives” and give “kisses,” but, like Mama Dott, I am NOT a servant and refuse to do things that might make people think I am!!!







Pippin

(1) I was third born, and am smaller than any of the other pups… almost as small as Mama Dott!

(2) I’m Papa’s dog, and LIVE for him and his return from work. I will even leave my dinner if he is going to bed, so Grammy often has to bring it into the bedroom for me to finish if she forgets and feeds us late.

(3) Everyone says that I am “a bit hyper…” This is NOT true. I just don’t like to be still (unless it is on Papa’s lap.)


(4) I LOVE my Unca BG and try to do everything he does… at least in regards to Papa… not Grammy, though she IS pretty good about treats!

We would like to pass this award onto some friends of ours, but since we’ve been off of here for so long, we don’t know who has already gotten it and who hasn’t. Since ALL the blogs we follow are so “Stylish” and interesting, feel free to pick it up for your blog if you don’t already have it, and thanks again, Dozer for giving it to us (and "figuratively" kicking Grammy in the tush so she would let us post again!)

PS:  We just heard some bad news about our friend, Twix!  She is very sick and needs prayers and possible ideas as to what is wrong as the vets are stumped at this time.  You can go to her blog to read about it HERE!  

Friday, December 31, 2010

Have a Happy and God Blessed New Year!!!

We want to thank all of our friends and followers so much for your friendship, support and prayers over this past year...



Have a Happy and God Blessed New Year!!!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Merry Christmas, everyone! 



We want to thank all of our friends that have sent us such beautiful cards and Holiday wishes.  We appreciate the prayers as well.  Grammy is getting better, though still having some trouble with her breathing (asthma).


We really miss everyone, but think about you often and Grammy says prayers for you all, too!  God be with you all this coming year!  

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

We Are Entering our Friend, Rudy’s, Contest…

Rudy, from “Rudy’s Life…as a Guide Dog in Training” is having a Holiday Giveaway/Contest! There will be prizes for Dogs AND for people! You can go HERE to read the complete blog about this…




Here is a summary of the Prizes, Contest and Rules by Rudy:
Instead of picking the winners at random... my raiser will be picking the 5+ best contest entries - then letting her family pick the 2 grand winners of my contest!

Giveaway One: Dog Fun Pack (pics on their blog)
The Dog Fun Pack will include a leopard squeaker "mat" dog toy (a stuffed toy with SIXTEEN squeakers in it!), a set of 3 puppy face squeaker dog toys, some store bought treats AND homemade dog treats straight from our kitchen (won't be made 'til right before the prize is sent out), and maybe some other surprises along the way!

Giveaway Two: Humans Only
The humans only prize includes a very cute cooking apron; my raiser does owns one - and would wear it to town if she could! This would be the perfect addition to your kitchen; and you could even cook your furry cute fella a dog treat or two! My raiser also may include some of her homemade Goat Milk Soap (which would be dog themed), but more on that later though.


Rules by my furry cool Raiser:
1. In order to be entered in 1 or both giveaways all you need to do is write a very short poem that is Christmas/Holiday & DOG (or pet) themed!

**Please note the poem can be AS SHORT or AS LONG as you want! It won't change you chance of winning!**

2. Once you write the poem (long or short) please either post it in a comment on THIS POST or email it to me at guidedogawareness AT yahoo DOT com (please make sure to include your blog address in the email) Rudy would still love for you to leave a comment on this post!

Please note in the comment you leave on this post (with your poem or without) what prize pack you'd like to win (either or both!). By writing a poem & entering it in this contest you can be entered into BOTH contest prizes - or you can choose to just be entered into one. But please note that in the comment!! (Whether you'd like to be entered in the Dog Lovers Pack, the Humans Only pack, or BOTH)

PLEASE pass this post along; publish the information on your blog & let all your blogging pals know! We want Rudy's first Holiday Giveaway to be a huge hit! Please be sure to read the rest of the rules, etc. on Rudy’s Blog!

The Contest started 12-1-2010 and will be ending on 12-15-2010.

That said, we got together with Grammy and came up with this little poem for our entry. See what you think…

A Country Corgi Christmas Feast
 By Linda Brock © 12-5-10

The Country Corgis got together
To plan their Christmas Feast
For as everyone knows,
Food is very important to these “solid” little beasts!

OC, the Matriarch of our country clan,
Suggested Jerky Treats or a few small “Piggy ear” hams,
While Mercy said there must be mashed potatoes,
And maybe some dried, chewy yams…





Gimli offered, “I’ve got some rawhide
That’s been buried, aged and mellowed…
It’s like stinky cheese,
That’s striped and turning yellow!”





“Carrots are a must,”
Drooled Pip, with a dreamy sigh
“And a horse hoof crust
on horse apple pie!”









BG quietly talked to Auntie Sadie a while…
And finally said, with a shy smile…
We’re providing an aged squirrel
To add to this, tasty pile!

Dott sat and quietly thought
About what she could possibly bring
And finally she brightened up
As she thought of the perfect thing!

As everyone joined their paws
‘Round the best corgi Feast you ever saw,
Dott thanked her Father God above,
For giving His Son, the sign of His Love!

Friday, November 26, 2010

Proof of Fairies by Robert Brock

A short video that Robert “found” showing proof of “Fairies” and their love for corgi steeds, starring one of "Dott's Ancestors..."


P.S. Grammy was back in the hospital last night having major trouble breathing (Asthma). She is home and doing better now on the medications they gave her. She had been very sick with Bronchitis for a little over a week. Please pray for her to get over this bout.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Thanks, so much! by Pippin

I want to thank all of you for your prayers for Papa. We went and got him this afternoon, and he is home tonight! I was dancing for joy!

Ok... so it's an old video, but it fit...



Grammy says that the test results aren't fully in, but the ones that did come in, say that he is not in an "urgent" situation. They gave him medicines for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and to thin his blood some, and put him on a cardiac diet. Grandma OC says she doesn’t like the sound of THAT cause the word “diet” NEVER means something good!

He has to see his regular people vet as soon as possible, and his heart vet next week for the rest of his results, and to figure out what comes next. Grammy says he HAS been under a lot of stress lately… I’m just glad he is home!

His chest still twinges a bit and they did see the skip in the heartbeats while they were doing the tests, but Grammy feels a bit better that now they will be watching him. Thanks again, everyone. We are Praising God around here, for His answers to all of our (and your) prayers.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Owwwoooooo! By Pippin

Papa’s been in the Horse Spit All the past couple of days cause his chest was hurting. They are running a lot of tests. GrandPaw Robert is taking Grammy over every day, so we (Auntie Sadie, Gimli, Mercy & me) have been here alone all day everyday this week so far.


Grandma OC, Uncle BG & Mama Dott have been going to Mimi’s so that Grandma OC can be helped outside when she needs to go potty. We are so sad. I’m just spending my time laying on Papa’s pillow and missing him… Please pray for him and keep him in your thoughts.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Good News and Bad News…

First, the Good News! We had been visiting with Sugar the Golden Retriever, on her blog, and found out that she and her Mom make DOG COOKIES and treats! We finally got Grammy to go to Sugar’s Paw House and get US some COOKIES!

We were so excited, when she got them ordered, and we could hardly wait until she got the box opened when they got here!WOW! Look at ALL THE GOODIES! 



First, we tried some of the Veggie Hearts. They are all natural, with lots of good things in them, and wheat free! These had apple sauce, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, apple pieces and carrots. They were pretty good!



Then we tried the Pumpkin Bones…


They were good, too! They have rice, pumpkin (of course), cinnamon, ginger, and dried eggs with some other good stuff. They smelled good, too!


Unca BG pouted until he got seconds on those! Grammy has trouble resisting sad eyes… which CAN work toward our advantage.



 I kept nudging the bag with the Apple Bites in it and Grammy finally pulled it out!



The others were good, but THESE were our favorites! Grandma OC scooted herself across the room so she could be next to Grammy after she got a taste of those Apple Bites!


They have oatmeal, applesauce, apple bits, molasses, dried eggs, and cinnamon with some other good, healthy stuff too! They were little, and light, and Grammy says they will be just right for training treats.




Here is Pippin, sneaking one of Unca BG’s when he went after one that rolled.






He grabbed a few and then took them away from where everyone else was (on the other side of OC’s fence) and guarded his treasure! 








He is a BRAT that way… We waits until everyone else is done with there’s and all eyes are on HIM, and then he eats and looks at us like “Don’t you wish YOU still had some?!” He takes after Mama Dott that way…

Unca BG wanted to stay close to Grammy where the handouts were, but even he backed off a bit with Miss Mercy came in to get hers! She can get pretty nasty sometimes! 



Those Apple Bites smelled so good that Grammy even tried one… but she says they are a bit hard on her teeth…




Sugar was even so sweet that she gave us some extra treats! Thanks Sugar, and Mom! You made our day!

Now for the bad news… Grammy has been trying to do too much lately, and we’ve caught her crying about it. The holidays are coming up and things are really stacking up, and she is “just getting too much on her plate” as she puts it. Now, too much on OUR plates is always a good thing… in fact, HOW can you get TOO much on your plate?

Anyway, we are sad, but have come to the decision to stop blogging… at least for a while… so that Grammy doesn’t have to help us with that. We will try to get around to our friend’s blogs whenever we can, but for now, we are going to quit bugging Grammy and give her a little break. We know that all of you love your people, and will understand. So for now, we love all of you and wish you the best over the Howlodays! The Country Corgi Crew…   

Grandma OC

Dott

 BG

 Mercy

 Pippin

 and me,  Gimli...

 PS… Grammy says to please be sure and vote, today!