Piper Seasons Greetings

Hi all, 

Just wanted to send a quick message to say Chris, Piper, and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and have a great New Year filled with family, friends, love, health, happiness, and anything else you could ever wish for. Attached are a few pictures of Piper on Christmas with the tree, my sister's dog Sadie, and tuckered out on the couch after a busy morning. 

As well, Piper had her well-check last week. She's a wee gal at 10.1lbs and everything is perfect. Thank you again for such an amazing girl and giving her the best possible start to life. She's been with us two years now and we still ask ourselves how we got so lucky.

All the best, 

Lainey, Chris, and Piper

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Taking a break today - its a no photo day - sorry but hand is killing me. So much grooming does it. Oh joy Adele is in heat. Now when will it happen for Jeannie and Spice?

Happy Third Birthday

Happy 3rd Birthday to all of Scruffy’s siblings as well!!!!!

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Bentley, Scruffy's brother is here. We didn't do a cake but he had some dehydrated treats to celebrate.

Jump for Joy

Oh yeah and we also play retreive and ball, and hide and seek with them. Here's a few photos I took today. That dawg jumping in the air is getting a bath and going home tomorrow. He will be missed. He started out slowly getting his bearings and now look at him getting wild and crazy over the ball.

A huge shoutout to Scruffy and his siblings. Bentley just dropped in today and funny in 2012 Bemtley was also here for his birthday. I have something in the dehydrator for him. It is almost done!

You learn a great deal about the dogs with play like this. Its fun and interesting!

Short One

Got to wash dogs to depart and dogs to get ready for the show so in times of sanity we go short. I am only human. Will try to catch up tomorrow but it may not be till Tuesday when the show finishes. We shall see.I will update with something just not sure how much.

Everyone is doing well. Bella and Bailey are playing - everyone is playing. The dogs are having a grand time. My floor keeps getting muddy and I have to keep cleaning but that's why this is short. I yearn for a floor that looks like paw prints so I can pretend we don't have to wash the floor what 6 times today? Mud, mud go away!

Another Festive Update: 2 Updates Today

Hi Nathan & Darlah,

Attached are some Christmas photos from today of Magic.

Hope you like them.

Magic had only a little bit of kibble tonight as she had turkey with all the trimmings instead.  She also had snacks from Santa and from us earlier in the day!  Now she is eyeing the desserts which will come much later!

Hope you had a nice Christmas day.

Magic will see you all again soon - we will call to book her visit.

Best wishes,

Magic, Caitlin, Bill, & Phyllis

Christmas Styling: Today's Gallery Added

Shady and Nora enjoying Xmas morning and they just love their new outfits!  Happy holidays

Be sure to check out Caelen on Panda's page in her beautiful holiday wear!

Check out the gallery today. We have Nathan's visit to Ruth, Katie and Molly's home with Ella and Roxie. We also have Holly visiting with her sister Ella and the Panda duo. We have most of the dogs but Bella and Bailey came too late to fit into this gallery so we will get them in tomorrow. Hope you enjoy seeing the play. Everyone is having a blast and we are going to watch the Interview. I heard it wasn't all that good but we have to with all the hype.

Hope everyone had a terrific holiday and you don't shop till you drop tomorrow or you do and get just what you wanted. Us, we will be with the dogs and hopefully getting Japanese takeout if they are open. I had planned to do it New Year's eve but seems they have a set menu and no takeout. Oh sigh....

Nathan has a show this weekend so its Dennis and I so takeout sounds good. Nathan tells me he is not setting foot in a grocery store till after Boxing Day and then he's at a show so I guess he is saying no grocery shopping till the 30th. Oh boy... I guess there goes my idea of him getting a memory stick on sale for my camera. Where is his sense of adventure. hahahaha

We had a gate break so we are on a hunt for one that has a doorway. I am getting too old to keep climbing. If you hear of anyone selling a used one please let me know.

Two Updates Today

I brushed everyone but no one looks like it. It's rather a joke in this weather. they are wet, dirty and I have dirt all over the floor each time they come back in. Can we have snow, please?

Everyone is having a blast. I was so exhausted today I laid down on the couch to snuggle with the crew and I fell asleep only to wake up to Nathan doing the mail outs for the magazine. So, up I got to help him.

Hoping to get to bed on time tonight. We shall see.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas eve and Christmas and Boxing Day.

Wishing You The Best

Coco and Doozie are wishing you a joyful holidays season and a Happy New Year!

Check out the latest photos on Spice's blog with holiday photos of Mabel!

Memory Lane

Zoe
(Written by Nathan)

I know this is silly but it’s me. Earlier today we were thinking we’d not seen a miniature Schnauzer named Zoe in quite some time. Zoe was the rare exception we made for a non-Havanese. She had stayed with us many times. She played wonderfully with the Havanese. In fact, I think she thought she was a Havanese when she was with us. She could leap and bound even higher than our enormously agile Spicy and her kids, something we rarely see but loved watching as she ran and played with our Havanese. So Darlah reached out to her owners.

Sadly we got back an email saying that the dog had died of some autoimmune disease at 4 years of age. It is bad enough they don’t live as long as us in the first place. That is just way too soon to lose a beloved friend and it certainly brought tears to my eyes. It was so unexpected. It has, for them, already been some time. For us it is like it just happened. They recently got a new puppy. I just wanted to say that I will miss that wonderful miniature Schnauzer that played with the Havanese like she was one of the family.

Not Many Words: Lots of Photos

We had a lot more photos but I am out of steam. Everyone and I mean everyone is having a blast. WE took a break from grooming and will be back at it tomorrow. The dogs just had fun, fun, fun and so did the humans.

Now to figure out what to make for dinner.

Hanging Out

Stick Lessons

Fine art of a kiss

Just a few photos we clicked. Its been a long day but its also been a truly fun one too. It's not over till it's over. :-) Tomorrow we will have photos of Lila and Zoe.

Holiday Wishes and More

Cooper joins Russell and I in wishing all of you a wonderful Christmas. 

May 2015 bring prosperity and health to all.

Lots of Love and Hugs to all humans and canines!

Anne, Russell and Cooper

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 Hope it's a wonderful holiday for the 3 of you! May it be filled with warm moments that make you smile. Give an extra big hig to the Coops from us at Talemaker!

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I have to laugh. Ziggy was giving what I call the stink eye to Shoshi. Ziggy wanted to play with Roxie and Shoshi being the proactive gal that she is said no, I am your gal. It was such a riot to watch. I think Roxie enjoyed the attention. Oh Ziggy gave in and did play with Shoshi. She got her way - amazing for an older gal!

Oreo has been having a blast but I am getting the idea he likes the tv room the best when you are in it. He loves to snuggle in and get extra comfie and when I get time in the tv room so do I!

I didn't get a clear photo of Cora but hes been playing wonderfully with Ziggy and Ella. We have had a no brush day today so the gang can have a break and I can too. After yesterday's dematting of one my hand was aching so we will get back to brush and combing tomorrow.

Thank you ever so much to Phyllis, Caitlin and Magic for the rum cake.

We are chilling today. It's a lot of emotional and physical work when pups depart, dogs to groom, mud to take off the floors due to too warm weather so dogs track muck in etc.

So forgive me that this is short.

We wish everyone a wonderful and SAFE holiday. Give the dogs a hug from us. We are thinking of each and every one of them that we share our lives with.

Holiday Season Greetings

Wishing you a joyful, restful holiday season!

Bailey and Bella

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Was going to do a long blog but can't. Between a family gathering, dematting a dog, washing a pup for the next day, washing 3 going home, and the usual stuff well today was a tad crazy. Will update the rest of the blogs but forgive me for being fried and I am! May have a drink and chill or try after blog is done.

Greetings

Be sure to check out Spice's blog for a holiday greeting. It sorely needed a freshen up so I placed the last photo we received there.

I can't believe Maddie departs today and Caelen tomorrow. Gerda's trio also depart but Benji (the Katie look alike) just blasted in for a visit and a grooming today. I think he has Katie's personality.

Happy Holidays

The puppies and dogs want to say a huge thank you to those that gave them soft blankies, treats and toys for the holidays and throughout the year. Wow. Those that thought of us... wow! Not necessary but wow! There are some really extra special people in our lives. You know who you are. Thank you!

I am so very thankful for those that I have met via the dogs who have allowed me to be a part of your dog's lives. The dogs have given me so much and so have the humans that have said thank you in so many ways even just sharing their dogs with us. We do try. Words can't convey how special it is to be able to say thank you to you. The dawgs who visit do it throughout the year with snuggles and hugs. Some do it by coming in worried about the world and going home not so much. These are moments I treasure. Some do it by hanging back and watching and then one day they are playing. Some do it by saying . "I am here" with a bounce in their step. I must say I love them all!

I just want to say thank you everyone and I do hope your holidays are grand ones. We do not do much here. I am not even going to be able to find the time to make a holiday meal. It is just too crazy busy. Most of our kids are scattered all over plus the holidays is when we are working the most. What we try to do is do what we can so others can enjoy. It sounds silly but it gives us great pleasure to do so even if I am exhausted. Something satisfying about making life easier for others so they don't have to worry about their dawgs.

So, on that note, thank you all that have given yourself so freely, those that traveled far to share your dawgs with us. You and the dawgs are what makes this all worth it!

And Lori.... look for that photo on the wall. You will see it in tomorrow's going home photo. The rest... wow!

Val, Stella is still on the wall. I am just adding to my wall of memories.

Anne and Russell Inula thinks you are the reindeer antler Santa. She is working her way through all. Guess her jaw is a tad different than a havanese. Thank you for everything.

Thank you everyone... I mean that sincerely and I do hope your holiday creates memories that last a lifetime. Treasure them as I treasure my time with all of you and your dawgs!

Happy Holidays everyone!!

Motley Crew

Gerda's 3 do not mind me brushing them up but you can't tell here. They are snuggling and waiting for my tv time but no tv time till Pepper and Scruffy depart. Yes, Kizmet is snuggling. Oh and I think Tre remembers the place now. heh

Brewer also came for a visit. He had a blast but he usually does.

Just finished bathing Scruffy and Pepper. Will wait an hour and touch them up again before they go home. If I don't Lori won't think I even bathed them. Oh, they are having fun. Rather brush them up twice though and let them play.

Holiday Season

Hi Darlah and Nathan, 

I hope that you and your family (fur and human, alike) are all keeping well! We just received our engagement photos and I wanted to share them with you - Mia absolutely stole the show!! She was born to be photographed lol. I hope that we can make some time to come for a visit in the new year, but in the meantime, please enjoy the photos I have attached. Feel free to share! 

 

How is everything going for you guys? How are the pups and your grandchildren? 

Mia is doing so well. She has two new (human) baby cousins and one on the way, and she absolutely adores them. I can't get over how great she is with kids of all ages!! She is absolutely adored and loved by all of us, but by Mommy and Daddy especially. :-)

I hope that you and your loved ones have a wonderful holiday season and an even better new year! I look forward to catching up soon. 

Love, 

Alyssa & Mia 

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Got a bunch of photos with Mia and her human parents. I had to share this one above. She is a tiny beauty. She always makes me smile wide when I see her!

  Thought I'd send a picture of Molly at work. She was relaxing the students at George Brown Waterfront Campus as they were preparing for their exams.

Lots of fun.

Fondly,

Susan and Molly

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We are so very proud of Molly!

I love this time of year as people think about sending photos and truly it brings me smiles to read how they are and see these photos. So, Happy Holidays all and thank you for sharing.

Gerda and her sister dropped in with talk of shopping at Yorkdale - holiday madness. I hope they survive or laugh hard about it instead of frustration.

Tre hasn't been here since he departed. He didn't appear to know the house though seemed to know me which made my day. Not sure if he totally knows Nathan - go figure even with his puppy, puppy puppy. But after the humans departed the dogs settled in as we suspected. I had all 3 on my lap while we watched the finale of the Voice. Okay, we were late but we fit in things where we can. Nathan's thoughts are they like females as we are the sensitive, insightful ones. hahahaha I am enjoying the extra attention and to add to the mix I had Scruffy and Pepper teleport to my lap so all 5 were cuddling in. Kismet wasn't so sure about this at first so she looked to get down and then went oh what the hey and settled in. I laughed.

Life is grand when you have dawgs on your lap!

TV Room & Drying

Its a mighty wet day out so the crew has spent a lot of time going out and coming in to chill in the tv room. We also have had some mad play sessions in the hallways of retrieve.

We have now finished getting everyone bathed, pads cleaned up and nails done all to have to do it in a few more weeks. We groom daily so baths more frequently is not needed unless they start matting. If they do that is an indicator that they need a bath more frequently. I am glad I got things done including the puppy bags in time for holiday visitors.

Be sure to check out Panda, Roxie's and Jeannie's blogs as all have updates.

Nathan is off to handling class with Inula tonight. Today we took Inula, Roxie and Ella to Petsmart just to expose them. Ella shook for a second and then forgot about it when she saw all the toys and treats. Inula had fun looking at the daycare dogs and riling them up. Really, Inula. In my opinion that is an awfully small room for that many dogs but not my business. Oh well. I do love the dogs.

Crazy Times

No time for updates. I will tell you why. I am busy getting my dogs washed before the Christmas rush where I will be doing other dogs. Clean dogs maintain easily vs. dirty dogs. The only issue is Mother Nature is not cooperating but we persist. Tomorrow I have Truffie and Jeannie and baths other than pups are done and then I have time for those wanting them to look good for Christmas.

On Thursday I am beyond excited. I get to see Gerda, Tre and meet Kizmet and Cali (Gerda's crew). She is doing some holiday seasonal things with family. She is visiting from Alberta and I get to spend time with them till Saturday. Not long enough but I will take what I can get.

Sometimes fun things happen.

Dogs are having fun despite me bathing them. Its quiet - just our crew and tomorrow after Nathan picks up a few things I will get all the puppy bags finished. So, it all begins.

I also plan to play catchup with the Voice. We are so far behind.

Wet Photos

Its a wet and muddy day out. Here's a few photos I managed to click.

Leti soaked

Cora (male) and Ella

Chase that dawg!!

Brewer was also here but I kept catching his back end as he was flying around this place like a maniac having fun! Cora also was playing his heart out.

It was a fun but mighty messy day!