Handy's Gotcha Day!

We've officially had our Handy for one year today! She's really brought some spirit into our lives. She turned 10 in September, and you wouldn't know it from the wheelies she pulls in the foyer when her leash jingles, or by the skids she leaves on the linoleum as she slides sideways to the back door. She's always up for a car ride especially, or a little zoomie in the back yard.








I know you're thinking - did she get the cat? No, that's Scrappy that she's kissing. Scrappy thinks he's the alpha pet in our kingdom. He ceremoniously chases and scratches the hounds when they first come to the Poolie animal kingdom, just so they know who's boss. Handy went along with his prank to appease him. She already knows who's the boss, and that all righteous royalty live inside the house, not outside!









We found Scrappy in the retention pond behind our house 3 years ago. He only had fur on his head and tail; he was bare skin everywhere else. He weighed 4 lbs, and is missing parts of both ears with many scratches on his body. We can say he is the best 'guard animal' we have. He sits on the driveway at the street and warns all the other neighborhood animals to steer clear of his property line. I've seen him duking it out with an opposum on the back porch over a bowl of catfood. You guessed it - the opposum took flight off the deck, missed the stairs, went boom on the ground, and took off running for a tree. Scrappy was in hot pursuit to make sure he went where he camest from...

Tea for two?

Rumor has it that our knuckle-head Drew will eat practically anything that will fit in his mouth. I believe this picture pretty much confirms that suspicion. Before you are the remains of 16 tea lights after Drew decided they might make a good mid afternoon snack. These aren't even scented candles, just your basic old white blobs of wax. Tell me tomorrow morning's poop won't be an interesting one. Sometimes I honestly think he has a death wish.

Where's Da Sunglasses When You Need 'Em?

Ma, where's our Doggles? The setting sun is a little too bright for our eyes on this day! Can you say Squinting!

We had a wonderful walk on the Silver Comet Trail and are ready to go back as soon as the Roo heads that way again!

Drew, Handy and Garth

WOW, What O Woad...

Handy, Drew - I've never seen such a wide open road before! Drew, thanks for lending me your oversized jacket; it's a little chilly out this evening. When mom and dad said, "Let's go for a walk," I never thought it would be so great. I know I tend to get 'just a wee bit' excited when it's time for a walk. There are so many 'smells' that need checked out. I know I'm just the hound for the job...

Hey Drew, that was so cool when you jumped up on the bank to catch the squirrel! I know you must have jumped up 3 dog lengths to get to him. Just a few more inches, and you woulda had him.... better luck next time.

Miss Handy, you're quite a walker. I can barely keep up with those little pistons you're walkin' on. I guess that's why mom and dad call you their little Pistol, huh?

Garth, signing off...

Our First Road Trip Together...

went without a hitch! We rode in the Roo down to the Silver Comet Trail, about a 5 minute ride from the house. Momma said watch out for that Handy girl to growl at me, but I never heard her on the way there. Drew on the other hand, took up so much space, I didn't have any room to lay down too, so I stood over him with my nose out the window. Handy kept bumpin' me with her blue mask. It didn't feel too good; I guess she doesn't like it too well.

I liked riding with my new best friends. I hope we get to go again soon!