Tuesday, November 21, 2006

This weekend we traveled about Central and Southern Florida to 2 Pug Events. The first one was Pugsgiving in Lakeland, Florida. This event was quite fun for the humans but it was super special for the pugs, especially Baby Benny. You see, Benjamin has a special admirer. Her name is Ann. She is with Central Florida Pug Rescue and a loyal blog reader. After reading about the many adventures of Benjamin’s famous pumpkin bread obsession, Ann offered up her famous loaves! She specially made Benjamin 2 loaves of pumpkin bread. Oh, but there weren’t just 2 loaves for Baby Benny! She made 2 loaves for each of the pugs! How awesome is that? It was so sweet of her do that! As soon as we got to Ann’s booth, Benjamin’s sniffer began going a mile a minute. Then she presented him with the bread and he got that curiously excited look on his face. He smelled it and was like “Is that for me?!”

It was so funny, too because not only did she bake the loaves of bread special for them but she wrapped it all pretty with a nice green bow and a tag with Benjamin’s photo from one of the latest blogs (the one with his ear inside out.) It was so kind! Ann shared with us that how on the first attempt to make the pumpkin bread her own puggies jumped onto the table and snagged the original loaf. So, it must not be only our Benjamin who goes hunting for pumpkin bread.

We gave each of the pugs a little piece for the car ride and then the rest went in the back. It made the next few hours in the car on the way to Miami a little difficult, though because Benjamin would go through bouts of whining and scratching toward the way back as he begged for the remaining pumpkin bread. When we finally arrived in Miami, they received another little piece and then we had to find somewhere else to stow the tasty treat. We ended up triple bagging it and then storing it in the hotel room safe where Benjamin couldn’t get to it.
So, the journey began with the Pugsgiving event in Lakeland and then we headed to Miami. Thanks to Ann for making the Pugsgiving event so special to the boys & Luna! Ann,you are just terrific. More about the events and the trip in blogs to follow. Don’t miss ‘em.
Monday, November 20, 2006

But may I lick your face?
Wednesday, November 15, 2006

It is hard to really remember (although it hasn’t even been a year) of what life was like before we adopted little Luna. But before Luna joined our family, the only dogs in our family were the boys, Benjamin & Henry. Heck, sometimes we still just call the 3 of them “the boys.” She doesn’t seem to know the difference. Even if she did, I don’t think she’d care much. She is a tomboy anyway. (I mean she does lift her leg to pee….) In any case, the one thing I do miss (don’t get me wrong…I wouldn’t trade little Luna for a million bucks…but…) the boys do a good job getting their pictures taken and Luna is neither photogenic or patient. Thus, Luna usually makes for the blurry spot in the “family” photo.
So, I decided to take a couple of photos of just the boys for a change. They do a good job when I tell them just to sit there and look cute. They are good boys. It is funny when I look at this photo because so often people stop me and ask how do I tell the boys apart. Well, to us pug lovers, how can’t you? It is quite evident, though, especially when they are right next to each other that Benjamin & Henry look quite different.
Friday, November 10, 2006

During the day, while I am at home working, the pugs are generally pretty mellow. They spend most of their time sunning themselves and catching up on their sleep. Most of the action doesn’t really happen until I get off work, so they make sure they get all the rest they need during the day so they will have plenty of energy for their walk in the evening.
They have a lot of favorite sleeping spots around the house, but one of their favorites is definitely the sofa. The most coveted spot is the arm of the sofa. From this position, they can see right out the front door. They love this spot because it allows the pug to catch a cat nap and still be able to spot any passersby. Because barking at those who walk by the house is definitely one of their favorite pastimes.
Wednesday, November 8, 2006

Henry is the resident ear cleaner at our house. Rarely does a day go by that Henry does not inspect both Benjamin & Luna’s ears and if he finds anything he starts licking away. He is rather diligent and his hard work really pays off. It is rare that we ever need to clean Benjamin or Luna’s ears.
The only problem with Henry’s ear cleaning is he never flips Benjamin’s ear back into place. So after a good ear cleaning Benjamin is left looking like this.

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Happy Halloween Everyone! This year the pugs are the 3 Little Pigs for Halloween. Henry piggy, the smart one has bricks added to his pig costume. Luna pig, next in line with brains has sticks added to her costume and poor Benjamin is the piggy that made his house of straw. We look forward to walking around the neighborhood early this evening and then opening the door for trick or treaters! Enjoy your holiday festivities!




Thursday, October 26, 2006


Here is a picture of Benjamin sleeping in the extra chair in my office. I have told him that if he is not careful all the blood will rush to his head but he doesn’t listen. Can he possibly be comfortable this way? He finally picks his head up and then props it on the arm rest. Doesn’t seem to me like this position is much better. I guess it depends on your definition of comfort.

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