She looks so sweet, adorable, and precious, don't ya think?
Oh yes, a critter that sweet looking certainly could never do any wrong... right?
She just makes you wanna say "Awwwww!", doesn't she?
How could you ever get angry at such an adorable critter? Well, truth is, I can't ever get angry with her, and she know this and takes full advantage of it.
Like when I come home from work and walk in the door to discover this... Welcome home from work Mom. I missed you...
(c) Misty DawnS You never really liked this end table, did you?
(c) Misty DawnS
Puppy teeth RULE! There is nothing I cannot destroy! I will eat clothes... I will eat shoes and boots... I prefer and can locate your BEST shoes (like your Merrell shoes) and clothes... I will eat ink pens... I will make Mommy sick when I eat Cicadas... Or when I try to eat baby snapping turtles or moles... I will demolish any cardboard, plastic, or other container I can find... I will chew a 2x2 board in half... I will pull the insulation out of the wall that Daddy just put in - and, yep, try to eat it... And, Mommy, when you come home from work, and you're tired, and you see that your wooden end table has become a pile of wood splinters all over the kitchen floor... Well, you can't get mad... You can only shake your head (AGAIN)... For, I am the mighty... I am the great... I canNOT be stopped... I am the adorable... the one and only... I AM Puppy-Super-Teeth!
I thought that since the weekend is all about the Camera-Critters Meme, in my opinion anyway, the topic of this post would definitely be appropriate to tie in with Camera-Critters.
The topic of this post is pet insurance, which is an excellent preventative measure to protect your pets, whether they are dogs and cats, or even more exotic pets. You can get pet insurance for any pets, ranging from horses to hamsters!
Pets, just like humans, can become ill or injured, and treatment for these injuries or illnesses can become very costly. We take preventative measures to cover ourselves with insurance. So, having insurance to cover our beloved pets, who often become special members of our families, also makes sense and can save money in the long run.
Money.co.uk is a site which offers a comparison of the different pet insurance providers so you can find the right insurance for your pets at the right price for you. However, this site doesn't only allow you to compare insurance providers, it also allows you to compare and choose among many other providers of other services, such as finding the right solution for you when choosing among credit cards. Think about it... you can use this site to find the best credit card to meet your needs, and then you can use that credit card to pay for the best pet insurance to meet your needs!
Seriously though, many of us think that pet insurance is just another bill which we can't afford. However, if something were to happen to your beloved critter, the result would be even higher bills. Therefore, if you want to protect yourself, and your pets, for the future, you may want to consider pet insurance.
Will I ever get caught up? I'm beginning to think the answer to that is 'no'. I have OVER 500 unread posts in my reader! Then, when I participate in a meme, I visit all those participants! Now, I start my new full-time job today, in addition to coming home to do my Virtual Assistant work! Will I ever get caught up? I'm beginning to think not. I do promise to be better at visiting everyone's blogs... I just need to have a little while to figure out a routine and schedule... I'm a routine-kinda gal. So, right now, I'm feeling kind of overwhelmed.
Did I mention that my throat feels as if I have swallowed razor blades? I just keep thinking, "No, no, NO! I can NOT get sick right now."
I'll be back this evening, and I'll start trying to get that routine figured out... Don't give up on me, Friends!
This post is dedicated to the 'critter' who has been the main subject of my prayers since Monday night...
He's not a dog (I can't tell you how many times I've reminded my dad of this)...
(c) Misty DawnS
See those yellow eyes? A young boy was out for a walk with his mom and sister one day. They passed my dad and his 'dog' out for a walk. The little boy looked at my dad and said "You can see the evil in his eyes!" My dad just laughed, because Matouk is definitely not evil. But, there is definitely something about those eyes... I can just sit and stare into Matouk's eyes for hours. Through those eyes, you can 'see' him thinking and planning.
No, he's definitely not a 'dog'... But, he's also not 'completely' a wolf...
(c) Misty DawnS
I don't know of many wolves who own Beanie Baby stuffed animals, have their own couch, have ice cream for dessert at night, or take inventory of the fridge contents whenever it is opened. Nope, I don't know many wolves like that. However, Matouk is more wolf than he is dog, in my opinion.
He even 'sings' like a wolf...
Low Pitch - (c) Misty DawnS
High Pitch - (c) Misty DawnS
So, he's not a 'dog', and he's not a 'wolf'. He's my boyfriend - but don't get too jealous ladies, because he LOVES ALL ladies, especially if you talk to him, because he loves women's voices. But, honestly, the best and only way to describe him is "He's Matouk." He has his own ideas; his own way of thinking; his own plan of how life should be lived. He is smarter than any creature I have ever met, and I must admit that includes humans. That may sound like a rather crazy remark, but if you met him and got to know him, you would understand. "He's Matouk", and he's truly one of a kind.
Why has he been the subject of my prayers? Because he had been missing since Monday night. I prayed, and I prayed. You see, last year, he went for a walk by himself, and when he came back, he had been shot three times with a 22 caliber gun. So, you can understand my worry, especially when you add in the fact that my dad lives by a very busy interstate. Yesterday, on my way home from work, my dad called. He has spent the entire week walking the woods, hanging up posters, talking to people, looking... hoping... praying. Yesterday, Dad had been at the pound and the APL, just to check for himself, even though he had already called them. When he got home, he couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Matouk in his dog house!
Matouk is VERY sore, exhausted, and has an injured foot. However, he's BACK and he's alive! Now, in my prayers, I just keep repeating "Thank you!" over and over again.
There are SO many entertaining, funny, and thought-provoking stories I could share with you about Matouk. Some of the stories, you probably wouldn't even believe, because, sometimes, you can be there watching and seeing it for yourself, yet you still can't believe what you are seeing. I cannot accurately describe the depth of his thought processes, reasoning, premeditating, and logic. It may sound corny, but I say with complete conviction that I am thankful and honored to have had the opportunity to have Matouk in my life, and I'm a better person as a result of getting to know (and love) him.
My sweet and beautiful girls own my heart. They know it too, and are not afraid to take advantage of it.
(c) Misty DawnS
Molly always gets bored when I've got my camera, but Maggie (the puppy) eagerly waits for me to end the photo session so she can go running and exploring (and chewing on stuff).
(c) Misty DawnS
Molly (right) is always happier when Tag isn't around. Heck, most people and animals are happier when Tag isn't around *snicker*.
(c) Misty DawnS
I just realized something... all three of these photos were taken on different days. However, in each photo, Maggie is on the left, and Molly is on the right. They must be creatures of habit like their Mommy ;-)
* * * I edited this post to add a picture of Tag. I have three Border Collies - Tag (the male), Molly (the adult female), and Maggie (the female puppy). The pics above are of my girls, Maggie and Molly. Tag was working with Dad (Hubs) - that's why Molly was so happy (Tag is not her favorite).
This is Tag - he's not a sociable dog... only likes his dad... and sometimes me (c) Misty DawnS
Maggie May has been trying to teach me a few things during the past few days. Yesterday, she and Molly were teaching me that when it's a beautiful day, you MUST go outside and enjoy it... and don't forget the camera, because you have two of the most beautiful dogs in the world in your family.
Today, Maggie was teaching me something else about what you do during nice weather. Well... you eat corn on the cob of course, and you get really excited about it too!
(c) Misty DawnS
Who says it needs to be cooked? Just eat it and enjoy it! When the weather is nice, find a cob o' corn and chow down!
(c) Misty DawnS
Now, the proper way to eat corn on the cob is to hold it with both hand paws and use your front teeth to bite off each kernel. Everyone knows that!
(c) Misty DawnS
You have to be alert though to make sure that no one else gets a chance to steal this yummy thing away from you!
(c) Misty DawnS
Ahhhh yes, the sun is shining, it's a beautiful day, and there's corn on the cob. What more could you possibly need?
(c) Misty DawnS
I hope you've enjoyed this little lesson on how to enjoy the moments of life to their fullest. :-)
Hubs says that this proves that she is definitely MY puppy, because she loves corn as much as I do. I personally prefer it cooked though. I'm just picky like that.
Many people laugh at the title of this blog. They ask how I can possibly claim that three Border Collies, whom often give me a run for my money with their intelligence and obsessive behaviors, keep me sane.
Well, I've already gone through the explanations of how they love me unconditionally, are always happy to see me no matter how I look or what mood I'm in, listen intently and give me their undivided attention no matter what I'm talking about, and, did I mention the unconditional love?
So, amongst all the stresses of life, such as trying to earn a better income, trying to build (and afford) a house addition, listening to your husband lose patience as he tries to install bathroom faucets without leaks, having no vehicle because it is being repaired due to an up-close and personal meeting with a deer, and did I mention the finances... well, amongst all those things, when I feel like just going somewhere to hide from life for awhile, it's these faces which make me smile and make me realize how much I have to be thankful for...
(c) Misty DawnS
Not to mention that each day they give me a lesson in what it means to be loved and the importance of sharing the love I have for others.
(c) Misty DawnS
Now, you see why no matter how my day is going, I'm always given a reason to smile.
Don't forget to grab some extra treats for the blog-road too!
And don't forget your grab-bags. They're customize for humans, canines, felines, birds, reptiles, rodents... you get the idea
Also, Maggie May would like to extend a very special thank you to everyone who attended her doggy-bloggy-birthday-bash. She is having a howling great time and plans to tell all about it in her recap post tomorrow. She's off to go find something else at the party to chew on, but she wanted to tell all her doggy-bloggy-birthday-bash guests to grab the Unconditional Friendship Award, if you don't already have it :-)
Somebody turn the sound system up, would ya? "Hey Louie - Ya wanna dance? I hear you got the moves!"... "Who Let the Dogs Out?" Wooooof woof woof woof
Do you have it marked on your calendar? Are you coming to the doggie-bloggy-birthday-bash? Even if you can't make it... are you sending your pets? Every species is welcome - hoomans, doggies, kitties, birdies, gerbils, and even exotic pets... everyone is welcome. Don't worry this will be a completely friendly bash, where all creatures respect and embrace diversity... the kitties don't need to worry bout the doggies... the birdies don't need to worry bout the kittes... you get the idea. There will be lots of yummy treats and stuff to chew on, cuz the birthday girl certainly loves to chew. Sure hope you can stop by on Wednesday. There will never be another first birthday for this Doggy-Bloggy-Beauty. It's almost party-time!
In fact... I happen to know that my mommy has been planning some very cool surprises...
Hubs went to a farm sale today with his brother-in-law. That's great with me - I'm glad they are hanging out together and enjoying each other's company in the negative-umpteen below zero temperatures - yup, go ahead guys have a great time!. However, Tag (HIS and only his dog) is NOT happy that 'Dad' left without him. I wake up... just get a cup of coffee... say "bye"... Hubs pulls out the drive... Tag commences acting as if he is being murdered. Literally - murdered. He paced... he cried... he did his normal "heh heh hehehehehehmmmmmmmmmmm" (which is REALLY annoying by the way)... and then - then - he started doing this doggie-scream!
I'm telling you... it was a scream. I could hear him screaming "oh Dear Doggie-Gods, my Daddy has lllllleft me! He went to work without me - I just know it! Oh Dear Doggie-Gods ppppppplease make this house explode right now so I can go running down the road at warp speed to convince my Dad to take me with him! Pppppppplease! Dog-nabit House - blow up!"
It was honestly the most pitiful and flipping annoying thing (remember, I just woke up) - Even Molly and the puppy were looking at him like "Dude! Take a chill-pill already! He'll be back for crying out loud! Man have you got issues!"
I tried explaining to the unreasoning, compulsive, psychotic, obsessed dog that his Daddy honestly did NOT go to work without him (You see, this is truly Tag's concern. Tag. Must. Work. - Molly and Maggie just want to live, eat, be loved, and play. But Tag - Tag. Must. Work! Tag will give up any of the necessities in life so that he can be 'working').
I explained, "Taggy, Bubby-Boy - listen to me. Daddy did NOT go to work! Daddy went somewhere where there are a bunch of people. Oh yeah! You do NOT like people, do ya Tag?!?! Remember how much you hate non-daddy humans??? Nope- you don't like people, and they don't like you! So, ya see - it's a doggone good thing you didn't go. You just stay here with Mommy for today! OK then" - Commence doggie pacing, barking, yelping, whining, and screaming... again... ALL day long! This type of carrying on makes it extremely hard to keep from completely losing your cool concentrate, research eco products ,and continue with your normal daily activities. Trust me - it is enough to initiate a severe migraine and cause the blood vessels in your head to explode quite distracting.
When we went outside in the negative temperatures, I opened the door to the building and showed Tag... "See Bubby! The skid-loader! It's in there... all safe and sound... not started up or performing work. You love that skid-loader, don't you? You see Daddy's truck with the trailer hooked on it, Bub?? See! I told you Daddy wasn't working! He's hanging out around a bunch of people. Remember how you hate people?!?! See, I told ya! Come on - let's go back inside where it's warm!" (commence pacing, whining, and the 'heh heh heeeeeh hmmmm heeeeeemmmmmmmm' - but, luckily, no more doggy-screamin').
The words 'issues' or 'obsessed' do not even begin to describe my Hub's boy. If he knows Hubs is far away and not coming back for a good, long while - then that dog will take care of me - he'll watch over me - he senses when I'm sick - he cuddles with me - he protects me - he OBEYS me - he truly, truly LOVES me. If Hubs is within -ohhhhh I'd say.... 700 miles - Tag looks at me like "Who the heck do you think you are? My Dad is ALL that matters, Woman!"
Oh my DAWG! Did you hear what happened? Mommy is NOT very pleased - I am just really thankful it wasn't me (giggle bark, giggle bark... howl) - it was that crazy puppy!
Picture it (cuz you sure as heck don't wanna smell it!!!)... I went to sleep after 2 a.m. because I was gossiping with Tammyblog hopping intellectually stimulating my mind... At 5 a.m., I am awakened to a horrendously nasty odor filling my nostrils... I lie there wondering - "Did I leave the crock pot on and the house is on fire?" (aren't you impressed with my lack of racing out the door nekkid, rather, I just lay there and wonder if I'm going to go up in flames... hmmmm Finally, I think - "SKUNK!!! I smell skunk. Yep, there must be one outside. But wait, why the heck am I smelling it inside?" I trudge out to the living room where Hubs in lying with his face stuffed as far into the couch cushion as he can possible get it. "Hubs?" I hear a very muffled "hmmm?" "Hubs, is there a skunk outside?" Hubs rolls over, coughs a bit, and asks, "Why? Can you smell it?" Ummmm - if you are asking if my brain is swirling and getting dizzy from the horrible stench - then, yes, I can smell it! Hubs replies "Oh." and proceeds to shove his face back into the couch cushion. I shrug and go back to bed. Within minutes, Hubs is standing there - "I can't sleep in there! It stinks!" "Hubs? What is going on?" "The puppy got sprayed by a skunk." "And you let her in the HOUSE???" "I didn't know she had been sprayed, I just thought there was a skunk outside. As soon as I smelled it, I took her back out to the equipment building." Commence Google searches for how to get rid of skunk stench! Never a dull moment, I tell ya.
One of my favorite bloggers, Skittles has started a Tuesday meme. It is LOTS of fun-so you'll wanna join us right away! If you click on the Heads or Tails logo - it will take you to the post to tell you more about the meme.
This week's topic is Heads - First or Tails - Last.
I was only going to do the post on Misty's Words and wasn't going to do a HoT post on this blog this week... that was until the last few minutes I just experienced.
What was one of the first things you all learned about me? Do I hear 'she loves dogs'? Well, I just got ready to go let the dogs out for the last time tonight. I got my boots on and turned to the door to open it. There was a face staring in the window at me! That was the last thing I expected to see! It was a dog's face! Except... that dog-face did not belong to any of my three dogs! Last time I checked, my dogs are Border Collies. This was a Australian Cattle Dog (a breed which I love, by the way)! I ran and called Hubs to come look. He said "It's getting the door all muddy jumping on it! It's going to have to stop jumping on the door!" I said "What do you want me to do?" One last time, he said "Make it stop jumping on the door." So, I did what any obsessed dog addict other good wife would do to make the dog stop jumping on the door... I put it in one of our buildings and gave it food! That'll probably be the last time Hubs leaves me to take care of a stray dog ;-) I'll post photos of my new the dog tomorrow, if it's still here - to put on the "Found Dog" posters, of course.
That face! She just makes you want to throw that ball for her, doesn't she? She knows that she melts my heart, and she uses it to her advantage. If I'm not paying attention or doing exactly what Molly thinks I should be doing, she will come sit in front of me, put her paw on my leg or arm, and just stare at me with those beautiful chocolate eyes. If I ask her if she loves Mommy, that always gets me a kiss. I never taught her that trick - it's just something she has always done - I ask "You love Mommy?", and she has always responded by giving me a kiss. She completely owns my heart!
I'm writing to u about my Mommy. She's been a very good Mommy ALL year. She plays with us and gives us food and treats and lots of hugs and scratches and kisses. My Mommy wants a laptop, Santy. She's been sad becuz her other laptop gets reel hot and turns itself off. I just don't think it's fare of that thing to be so nasty to my Mommy! So, Santy, could u pleaz bring my Mommy a laptop for Christmus? Cuz, when Mommy is sad... we're all sad... My Mommy uses the money she makes with her laptop to buy us food and treats and balls to play with. I tried to earn money for Mommy's laptop by doing some modeling, but I never got paid for it! They said the check was lost in the mail, but I don't believe them, cuz me and Tag and Maggie looked everywhere for that check... So, Santy, we'd really appreeshiate it if u could bring our Mommy a laptop so she will be happy again and can keep on bloggin'! Love, Mommy's Favorite Lap'Pups' P.S. Tag says he's is very sorry for scaring all those hoomans who come to our house. He just can't help hisself. Maggie blames all of her rottenness on being a puppy. I, Molly (the pretty one in the above photo), well, I've been good all year. So, if you want to put a ball next to Mommy's laptop under the tree, we'll know who it's for... just sayin'.
One of my favorite bloggers, Skittles has started a Tuesday meme. It is LOTS of fun-so you'll wanna join us right away! If you click on the Heads or Tails logo - it will take you to the post to tell you more about the meme.
This week's topic is "Three". Well - if you know me at all - then you already know what my post is going to be about... Introducing my favorite three... Aren't they gorgeous???
(c) Misty DawnS
(c) Misty DawnS
(c) Misty DawnS
