Catchin' Up Now That We're Back In N.Idaho!

 Here I am, home again, where my heart is! This picture was taken a couple days ago. Does my hair look long to you?  Mom made me get another haircut today...She thought it would make me feel pretty.

 Hootie's hairs were reallllly long, so he sure needed that haircut today. Eyes? Eyes??

 Today is Frankie Day!!  We just found out and are so happy to help celebrate our buddy. For a great tribute to Mayor Frankie, check out Jazzi's blog here.

The 2nd annual Pawsitive Works 5k Mutt Strutt is this Saturday.  Not sure if Mommy will be taking both of us though.  Daddy is back in Phoenix now, so it's hard to say if we'll both get to go.  Will let you know!


I, Baby Rocket Dog, have a surgery next Thursday for a tumor on my neck.  Would appreciate it if you all would say a prayer for me, cross your paws, or send good vibes.  I'm not really concerned, but sissy Mama nearly started crying at the vet yesterday morning after Dr.Hall said I needed to have it removed and sent away for biopsy.

Signing off for now.  Lots of love.
AireSmooches,
Baby Rocket Dog

WooHoo!! Great Sale at Mr. Chewy TODAY!!

Dear poochettes and poocherootis,

We have been eating Blue Buffalo dry food since last September and really like it.  It has gone up in price since we first bought it, so Mommy has been very careful to shop around for the best price. Here is the comparison of prices for our Blue Buffalo Lamb & Brown Rice, 30# bag:

$53.50 Doggiefood.com

$50.99 Mr.Chewy.com

$52.52 petco.com

$56.99 petflow.com

$52.99 petsmart.com

$57.99 pettango.com

$52.99 at both PetSmart and PetCo. stores. 

While up in N.Idaho, in the boondocks, Mommy ordered our food through Mr.Chewy
 and was very happy with their front door service.  It was free shipping on orders $49+ and both bags came in their own individual box, so it wasn't too heavy for her to carry them inside.  We also have ordered it while in Phoenix and she has found it much easier than schlepping a heavy bag from the store, and fighting city traffic. Not to mention, it is the cheapest outlet for our food that she has found!  They carry all different brands of food, treats, & medicines and even have sales. In fact, TODAY only, they have 15% off storewide!!  Such a deal.  Their website, https://www.mrchewy.com, is very easy to maneuver around and you can call them with your order too. Their toll free phone number is 1-800-MR-CHEWY. Easy peasy!!  So, we highly recommend Mr.Chewy for all these reasons.  We hope you check them out & let us know how you like them.

Smooches from pooches,
BabyRocketDog and Hootie

ps - BTW, we are not employed by Mr.Chewy but we did get a nifty money off coupon from them. 

Mr. Chewy is Proud to Offer:
- Blue Buffalo – http://www.mrchewy.com/s/blue-buffalo
- Orijen – http://www.mrchewy.com/s/orijen
- Taste of the Wild – http://www.mrchewy.com/s/taste-of-the-wild
- Dogswell – http://www.mrchewy.com/s/dogsweell
- Royal Canin Veterinary Diet – http://www.mrchewy.com/s/royal-canin-veterinary-diet
- Ziwipeak – http://www.mrcehwy.com/s/ziwipeak
- Stella & Chewy- http://www.mrchewy.com/s/stella-and-chewy
- Natural Balance – http://www.mrchewy.com/s/natural-balance

Hellooooooo Out There...Are You Still There?!

 Here we are lounging at home on the couch.  It's been over 100degrees here in Phoenix for 3 days in a row, so we are very glad to have nice A/C to relax in.

 This is Hootie after his time with Miss Sally Ann at the Naughty Terrier Club party last weekend. He asked her to marry him for real!!  What do you think she said?

 Here I am just after my getting my hairs cut last week At Applewood Pet Resort.

This final photo is Hootie exiting the chute on his last day of agility class a few weeks ago. He had just gotten his hairs cut a few days before.  Not a great cut, but at least it's cooler.

So sorry we haven't posted in such a long time.  That darned FaceBook has taken over our mommy's life, so it seems.  Once we get back up north to our cabin though, she promised to back off FB and keep us current on our bloggie.  Oh we are soooo excited.

I, Baby Rocket Dog, was pretty sick a couple weeks ago.  The folks were afraid I had a blockage because I vomited my meal 2 nights in a row, but it turned out I had a UTI, urinary tract infection.  They found that out after 2 days of x-rays, IV fluids, anti vomit injection, white rice and boiled chicken and finally what should have been done FIRST a urine specimen.  I took 10 days of Clavamox and now am back to my bouncy, old self!!

Well, it looks like we will be on the road on Hootie's 4th birthday, May 6th, so once again, the folks get away without baking a special cake for one of us.  This is becoming a habit with them. Sheesh.

Okay buddies, signing off for now.  Hope you all are having a great Spring (Winter in Oz) so far.

Smooches from pooches,
Baby Rocket Dog & Hootie

A Look at Our Happy St.Patrick's Day!

Daddy, Mommy & the two of us went to the St. Patrick's Day parade today.  It was so much fun.  We met a little Yorkie named Harley.  And there was this poor little girl Basset Hound who had never been out to a parade and she was SOoooo scared.  And you HAVE to watch the video here of the Irish Wolf Hounds...the very end is just adorable. And there was a Dachshund with a silly hat on. And a Border Collie with a tutu.  And the Arizona Basset Club had a bunch of pooches all dressed in green.  And each year there is a cowgirl lady riding the horse of a different color, just like in The Wizard of Oz! Oh my it was a fun time.   

 We met lots of nice hoomans and sweet pooches too, but  towards the end of the parade we were getting bored and were ready to go home. All in all, the Phoenix St. Paddy's Day Parade was a fine experience!                    Smooches from pooches,    Baby Rocket Dog & Hootie

Rest In Peace El Gato

This is Mommy and Daddy with their GrandSonCat, El Gato.

 The following is a post that our mama made on her blog this past Thursday. We wanted to share it with you.

Our daughter and son in law's Chartreaux cat, El Gato, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, 2/28/12.  He was rushed to the emergency vet and pronounced dead on arrival.  The vet said that he probably had an aneurism that ruptured, causing sudden death.  There was nothing that could be done to save him.  He was a wonderful boy and I fell in love with him from the moment I met him 9 years ago. Everyone who met him, cat folk or not, thought he was a wonderful cat.

Here is a little history about this serene fellow:   The "kids" adopted Gato early on in their marriage, after finding him starving, shaggy and frightened in the woods in Issaquah, WA.  They went around to all the local vets and also posted "Cat Found" posters around the area.  He was "de-clawed" (brutal amputation at the knuckles) when they found him so they figured he was someones indoor cat. When no one came forward to claim him, they went about getting his proper shots, etc. while nursing him back to health.  He totally became their cat.  The only thing I can say derogatory about Gato is that he was a miserable not a good traveler.  The kids only made one car trip with him to visit us in Idaho and it was a nightmare apparently.  Though he was normally very quiet he made noise and poohed and up-chucked the whole 9 hour trip. I think that was probably his one and only road trip...and maybe the only time he was naughty. About 2 years ago when Gato was at the vet it was discovered that he had a chip implanted in him.  The kids were devastated, fearing they would loose their wonderful cat, but knew the people that had owned him originally were probably missing him all those years. They prayed about what to do and decided they needed to contact the original owners. After many tears, they were prepared for the worst but hoped for the best.  The man that they talked with said that Gato was purchased for their little boy for his birthday, but when the cat ran away they got him another present. Just like that, he said, "No problem. He's your cat now."  Our daughter & SIL were so happy.  They called us to tell us the good news and we rejoiced with them.  Gato said nothing...he was a cat of few words, but we know he was happy too.

Rest in peace Gato.  You were a good boy and we will miss you.

Well, that is it.  Though we have been in the same city several times as Gato, we never got to meet him.  He was very high strung and afraid of dogs...And of course there was also the small matter of Hootie wanting to chase and munch on all cats.  We still will add our condolences to our hooman sissy and her husband.  RIP El Gato.  

XX-
BabyRocketDog & Hootie

Hootie's Beginning Agility Training

Here I am alone in the back of the Jeep, riding to my Sun Dog Training Agility class.  See how happy I am?!

Mango Minster 2012

Don't forget to get on over to Mango Minster 2012 to vote.  There are still 4 readers choice polls that will be open.  Especially don't forget to vote for Baby Rocket Dog  in the Cracker Dog category, which opens for voting on Thursday, Feb.16th and closes at 5pm eastern time on Friday, Feb.17th!  There are lots of wonderful entries this year, so the judging will be tough.  Hope you all had a Happy Valentine's Day. (I had a lovely time with my best gal, Sally Ann.)  Don't forget to vote!

WelshieHugs,
Hootie ~ Miss Baby Rocket Dog's #1 brother and cheerleader!

My 5th Barkday ~ And NoOne Remembered...

They did it again.  My birthday was February 1st, and guess what...My folks totally forgot about it.  How sad is that when your own family forgets your 5th  barkday?  Pretty sad.  Oh well, Mommy has promised me a nice walk up the mountain to help make up for this huge oversight.    Anybody elses folks ever forget their birthday, or am I the only one??  I don't know how to hold a grudge, so life goes on.
AireKisses,
Baby Rocket Dog

PS-It would sure cheer me up if anyone who visits our blog would leave a new photo and note on our guestbook (just under our masthead above). Thanks!