Friday, December 8, 2006
Last weekend, while trimming the tree, we had three restless pugs under our feet. Henry was sitting ever so still watching us put up ornaments so we thought we would have a little fun with him. We wrapped him all up in a festive ribbon. Henry just sat there under amused by our antics. The cat, as you can see in the background, had a little bit more fun with the ribbon. She was racing around the house, hiding behind boxes and pouncing on the ribbon. Henry could sure learn a thing or two about the holiday spirit from his sister, the cat!
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
We celebrated a birthday in the house last week and Benjamin got in on the action by wearing the birthday bow. (Look close and you will see the little red bow on his head) For some reason, Benjamin really enjoyed wearing the bow. He wore it the whole time presents were being opened.
Benjamin’s toe is doing a bit better. We are still trying to keep him calm and “off his paws.” It has been hard trying to keep Benny quiet while Henry and Luna are little bundles of energy. Henry and Luna have been keeping their normal walk schedule and we have been taking Benjamin on his own special short walks. Despite his injury, Benny always wants to walk farther, but, I think he is enjoying his solo walks.
Monday, December 4, 2006
Thursday afternoon, was just like any other day. After I got off work, everyone went out in the yard to play and burn off some pent up energy. While Benjamin, Henry and Luna romp and roll around the yard, I usually sit on a bench and watch them play. Most of the time they chase each other around the bench. When they play chase, they always have to circle something, I think it is pug law.
Benjamin and Henry are not the pups they once were, so after about 5 minutes of intense running, the gang laid down in the grass for some much needed rest. When I was packing up the toys to head back into the house, I noticed a puddle of blood in the yard. What? I was shocked, where did all this blood come from? With the amount of blood, I was sure someone must have a gaping wound somewhere. I glanced over at the the boys and Luna and they all looked fine. The blood must have come from the cat then. I checked the cat and she was fine. So I went back to look at the pugs and sure enough Benjamin’s toenail was bleeding.
We got Benjamin cleaned up and put stiptic powder on his toenail to stop the bleeding. After a few minutes we were able to stop the bleeding and after the bleeding stopped that is when Benjamin started limping horribly.
First thing Friday morning, we took Benjamin to the vet. We were unsure what they would be able to do to help him, but since he was limping so bad we knew we had to have the vet take a look. It turns out, Benjamin almost ripped his toenail off while playing. He must have hit the nail on the bench while he was chasing his brother. The vet said that his toenail was ripped about 40% off. If the toenail is ripped 60% or more they usually remove the entire toenail, but lucky for Benjamin he would not need this procedure. The vet’s main concern was infection. So Benjamin had the honor of getting a shot of antibiotics and he remains on antibiotics for the next few days.
Also, to aid in healing, Benjamin was put on bed rest. Well, not really bed rest, but we were given strict orders to limit his activity. So we had a quiet weekend at home and did our best to keep Baby Benny still. Which, even when he is feeling bad, is no easy task.
All in all, it looks like he is feeling much better. He has a little bit of limp left, but he is walking much better. In a few days, he should be better than new.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
In all of the after Halloween rush of the Pugfest in Atlanta, announcing the Costume Contest winners and selling the 2007 Owned By Pugs Calendars, I almost forgot to blog about the Halloween fiasco that occured. In the photo you can see what we refer to as “the girl.” It is a little statue in the background behind Benjamin in the photo. Well, after we made our rounds through the neighborhood with the pugs in their 3 little pigs costumes, we came home to answer the door for trick or treaters. At first we didn’t have too many and we didn’t really need to man the door. Unfortunately, “someone” got careless and left the bowl of goodies on “the girl’s” tray. Of course, Benjamin the curious little pug, got to sniffin’ and smellin’ and tried to get to the goodies. He ended up pulling the girl over and her arm broke off and pieces of ceramic and Skittles went everywhere. Fortunately, no one was hurt but “the girl” is beyond repair.
Amusing side note to this story. “The girl” was a Christmas gift this past year. Henry was sleeping when she was opened and assembled. When Henry woke up, he was shocked to find the lady in his home and barked at her confused by her short stature and bewildered as to how she snuck into the house. It was quite a riot.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
It has been quite a year here at Owned By Pugs. We rescued a little girl pug, re-designed the OBP website and even opened H.Doodle.com (A Little Shop for Little Dogs). So, there is a lot to be thankful for this year. We thought we would give the kids a chance to tell everyone what they are thankful for.
Hi! It’s Baby Benny, I want to tell everyone that like every other year I’ve been alive, I am thankful for my puffy. My puffy is my little security disk. I take it to bed every night and sometimes I even carry it around with me in the daytime, too. There are times when company will come over and I will shove it in their face. (I like to show it off.) But they think that means I am giving it to them. NO! It’s my puffy! I am just showing it to them. If they want a puffy, they can get their own. My puffy is very precious to me.
I am also thankful for my pile of pillows. I have a pile of pillows in the bedroom, the living room, the flex room and the guest bedroom. My family keeps a lot of pillows around and I am the pillow king of this house! Love my pillows! Yeah, yeah! So thankful!
I am of course, also quite thankful for food. I love my breakfast, lunch & dinner. But I especially love treats…like pumpkin bread, my morning bite of banana, stealing Cheerios, apple cinnamon softies from Doggie Dayz and any frozen treat from Ritter’s.
Hello. Henry here. I like to keep it simple. Ever since we moved here to Florida there have been a couple really important things that I am especially thankful for: the beautiful fenced in yard with grass to roll around in, the warm sunshine to warm me and the chilly swimming pool to cool me when the sun gets to be just a little too much. I love to be outside and soaking in the warm Florida weather. Yes, it is a pugs life for me! Very appreciative, I am!
Hey! It’s little Luna! Talk about thankful! I am the Cinderella story of this household! I went from pug rags to pug riches when I got this gig. There is so much for me to be thankful for. As most of you know, I wasn’t very well taken care of early in my life. I came here and I got a fun family that loves me, takes care of my medical needs (eye drops every day, eye surgery, seeing a dermatologist, the works!) I didn’t have that before and now I feel great (even if I don’t look that much better—-I am definitely healthier!) I sure do appreciate it! I am also so thankful to have 2 brothers that look out for me and having them to cuddle with is just a super feeling! I am also appreciative to the nice lady at compassionate pug rescue that found me this great home.
Hi. It’s me, Cupey cat. I know that this blog is “for the dogs” but it is Thanksgiving and I would like to express my gratitude, as well. I love my wicker box (even though sometimes I have to share it) and my carpeted perch (which I don’t have to share) but what I am most thankful for here at the new house in Florida is the terrific screened in porch where I can watch the squirrels and the geckos and they can’t get me and the great grassy lawn that is fenced in for my protection. I like to go outside and chew on a blade or 2 of grass, chase the bugs and roll on the lawn on a sunny day. I am just as spoiled as the rest of the critters around here but I am not too proud to say thanks! I am quite appreciative even if I don’t show it that often. I really am!
The humans here at OBP have a lot to be thankful for, too. We have terrific family & friends and of course the pets (which are really a big part of the family but the humans might get a little irritated if we didn’t give them top billing) but we are appreciative to you all in the pug community for giving us support through the adoption of our newest pug, Luna and with the the roller coaster of medical issues we have had with her these last few months. We appreciate you and your dedication and support to the cause of all good to all pugs. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
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?
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