Sunday, June 26, 2011

Belated Birthday Greetings!

Just a quick belated "Happy Birthday" to all Kayla's pups! I see Harley and Ava fairly frequently, and try to keep up with the news on all the others. Satchmo lives close to Emily, who has Ava, so his life adventures are reported regularly. Oden is doing beautifully on the show circuit in Canada and is making a splash in the western USA now. Everyone else sends an occasional "up-date" and all seem to be settled and happy. So
"Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday all you darlings
Happy Birthday to you!
With love from
Grandma Pam

We're Off to see the Wizard!



Rosa and "Maddy" take a last romp.




Well, yesterday, Mallyree Madigan Princess Kate, (Call name Maddy) or the Princess, as we have been calling her, left with her new people, to explore new lands and become part of a wonderful family, consisting of an elder statesman, Zeke the Poodle, and a young 1 year old cat, not to mention her new parents, Ellie and Betsy.
Ashley and I did cry after the car pulled out of the driveway, but we also were very happy for her as she will have an exciting, fun filled life. What's not to love living at the top of a mountain, with 100+ acres of forest to explore? Rosa checked out the house and yard, and not finding her pup, went back outside to play with Topper and Ranger and chew on a nice juicy bone....no tears there!




The Princess is ready for her new family.


On Thursday, the Princess and I headed to Amhurst, NH to visit Amie L and her IWS, English Cocker and Beagle, along with two cats. What a fun time. The Princess played with Cory the Beagle, and explored a new yard and sniffed the two cats, but didn't really try to play with them. Amie kept the two other dogs away from the Princess, as they might be a little too much for her first visit. The Princess then went to the chiropractic vet, Dr. Ham, for exam and alignment, which corrected her gait-no surprises there! I've seen what the alignment can do to correct many problems. Friday we headed to the vet, Dr. Furness, for exam, health certificate and her first shots. Both vets were really taken with her and pronounced her "Beautiful"!
Our memories of her are a wagging tail, a "happy" mouth, and an inquisitive, adventuresome spirit.
Betsy took many pictures when they picked Maddy up yesterday. I didn't as I was too busy going over schedules, suggestions, feeding etc. Soooo, I will post some pictures as soon as Betsy sends them to me.
It's been an adventure, now to get back to a more "normal" life - and yes, I'm using that term loosely! LOL!
Pam

Monday, June 20, 2011

Last Dance



Ashley and the Princess




This is a sad, but full week, as the Princess will be leaving for her new forever home this Saturday. She is playful, happy, energetic and a love. I will miss her terribly and I believe her mom, Rosa will too, along with my grand daughter, Ashley, who has been constantly around the Princess since birth. We will both send something of ours with her when she leaves, along with her bedding, dishes, favorite toys and of course some of the food she has been eating. I am still trying to "set a schedule" up with this "child", as she doesn't seem to get the idea of order. I know that she won't starve, but she occasionally will "skip" a meal, and just drink some goat's milk. I actually have two grand daughters that had that same attitude about food, and they are healthy and happy!



Rachel and the Princess play




Just relaxing



I have enjoyed watching her develop and am seeing the lovely dark almond shape eyes that are desired, along with that wonderful tight crisp curl to the coat and the great dark color. If she continues along this path, I may have to ask to show her next fall!

I'll post some pictures of her outside, digging holes and chasing "air" at the end of this week and then her "good bye" pictures the next week.
Pam