December 10th, 2009 Guaranteed pooch smooches……..
Auugh! I’ve been kissed by a dog! I have dog germs!
Get some hot water! Get some disinfectant! Get some iodine!
~Lucy ……Peanuts
I had writers block this morning. I tried everything, stirring my coffee with a candy cane, I skipped the gym and took a walk in the snow (it was dark maybe that’s why I wasn’t inspired). I even starting designing my Christmas stocking (yep, I’ll be sharing that one soon!). No matter what I tried I was just stuck. So instead of wasting time, I started getting ready for my day. I took Joey to the bus stop, poured a fresh cup of coffee and hopped in the car to drive to the showroom. It was an enjoyable ride with WRCH Lite 100 FM pumping out of the speakers, of course it was they play holiday music 24/7 through Christmas! As I finished up singing ‘Merry Christmas Darling’ along with Karen Carpenter, the hosts Allan & Mike introduced a guest named Holly. Holly a rescue dog was in need of a home. Little did they know they also introduced me to today’s blog!
If you are a long time reader of my blog you know I am married to ‘Dr Doolittle’. 
The unfortunate thing for my husband is he’s married to Cruella De Ville. Well, maybe I’m not that bad! Still, if I had it my way our pets would all be Webkinz, no mess in my house, no vet bills and no barking at 2 am! Sorry folks, they’re just not my thing. Although I do have a soft spot, we do have a beautiful German Sheppard named Annabell. She is a rescue dog, who became a part of our family Christmas week about 4 years ago. Of course because Annabell lives with ‘Dr Doolittle’, she is treated like a princess. A Christmas doesn’t pass without some fine gifts under the tree for our pooch!
Here are some of the wonderful gifts our pets have enjoyed over the years……..
~the Kong! This beauty keeps our dog occupied for hours, just fill it with a little peanut butter and they’ll be out of your
hair all night! My kinda gift!
~Naughty & Nice biscuits. I love these! Annabell has to be nice to get one! ‘Dr. Doolittle’ on the other hand, doles them out if she simple tilts her head.
~A plush dog bed. I have to say the 2 am barking to go out did subside quite a bit after the comfy bed arrived
~24″ rawhide bone. This is important don’t purchase bones with dye. The holiday green & red ones stain carpets when the pooch starts to enjoy them!
~a personalized collar. Annabell also has a harness, ‘Dr. Doolittle’ says she is more comfortable in it. I wonder, did he actually ask her……did she answer? (*smile*)
I hope Holly receives the best Holiday gift ever and is adopted this week. I’m sure she will bring great joy to a family! If you’re considering a pet for your family this holiday season, don’t over look your Humane Society or local rescue organization. If you run into ’Dr. Doolittle’, please don’t mention that I’ve already purchased the stocking stuffers for Annabells stocking. I don’t want him thinking that I actually might like Annabell!
