Lend Me Your Ear
- Date: they were both probably taken last year (the days all sort of blur together when you’re a dog)
- Location: the den and the sunroom
- I’m feeling: sleeeeeepy
The lesson here? I can sleep anywhere. So if you lend me your ear I will sleep on it. No doubt about it. And you’ll like it too.
Save These Strays!
When Nicole emailed me with dire news I had to share it right away. Here’s her letter:
I’m an avid reader of your parents’ blog – and yours is pretty fun too! My husband and I are the proud parents of two crazy kitties and we’re currently searching for a dog to add to our family. The point of this story is that we’ve been shelter searching for quite a bit and stumbled across this story. We live too far away to help these poor dogs out, but I thought that if you put it on your blog and let people know about it, maybe some readers in Oregon would be able to help! Thanks!- Nicole
If those photos don’t make you want to take home one of those strays with buckets of love to give, I don’t know what will. And if you can’t personally take one in, why not forward this story to a few friends in need of a furry companion- especially if they’re in the Oregon area! Power to the people! Save the strays!
Didn’t See You There
- Date: last month
- Location: the den
- I’m feeling: ambushed
You scared me. I was just sleeping in the sun and all of a sudden you’re in my face and I’m all “whaaa?” My eyes pop open like I’m awake, but I’m really still sort of sleeping while half of my brain is fighting to figure out what the heck you’re doing and why the heck you’re bothering me. But I don’t care all that much in the end… so my eyes will slowly change from suspicious to droopy and soon they’ll close entirely. Rough life, huh?
“Are Those For Me?” Treat Winner!
I’m too hungry to write much right now. After all, you guys gave me a virtual menu of treats that I’ve been (literally) begging to try ever since the ‘rents started reading your entries in my little giveaway this week. And with all of the goodies I’m gonna get, I might just need a bigger monogrammed treat jar from Whitewash Sundries. Or better yet, the treats will just have to bypass the container and go directly into my mouth. Yes, that’s definitely the better plan.
But if containing your treats is your thing, I used the computer to randomly pick a winner of the monogrammed dog treat canister from Whitewash Sundries. And that lucky person is: Samara. Congrats! Now go share the love by giving your dog Winston some cheddar cheese and popcorn. Yum.
Oh yeah, and if you didn’t win but still want one of these hand-etched puppies for your puppy, you can get 10% refunded from your purchase by entering “YOUNGHOUSELOVE” in the message to seller when you order through Thursday. See, treats for everyone!
I follow the same giveaway policies as my parents, so get more info on their Giveaway FAQs page. Pics courtesy of Whitewash Sundries.
Treats: Are Those For Me?
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***
What’s wrong with this picture?
Why are all of those yummy-delicious-oh-my-goodness-I-must-have-one-now treats in that container and not in my belly? Maybe I’ll get one once I finish being a good boy and telling you about this dog treat isolation chamber that you can win from Whitewash Sundries (the generously treated me with one- but it’s holding my goodies hostage!).
Just like the stuff my parents are giving away on their blog from Whitewash Sundries, this hand-etched stuff on glass is pretty cool (except for the fact that all my treats are highly visible so they taunt me as I stare at them longingly). Anyway, for this dog-themed giveaway, they put the first initial and silhouette of the dog you intend to tease with this look-but-don’t-touch canister. Cool right? And yes, also a bit cruel. Just be sure to remove a tasty morsel or two and give it to your four-legged friend on the regular.
So, if you (or your parents) want to win one of these amazing treat jars personalized with an initial and a customized dog silhouette, just follow these instructions that my dad helped me write:
- THE TREAT: A monogrammed dog treat jar from Whitewash Sundries.
- TO ENTER: Leave me a comment on this post saying “GIMME GIMME” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: What’s your favorite treat (or your favorite treat to give your pet)? And what sort of things can be done to earn them?
- GIVEAWAY ENDS: Wednesday, January 27th, 2009 at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- ELIGIBILITY: The prize can be shipped all over the world!
- DETAILS SCHMETAILS: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
I follow the same giveaway policies as my parents, so get more info on their Giveaway FAQs page. Pics courtesy of Whitewash Sundries.
Hi, I’d Like To Order A Pizza
- Date: way back when I was footloose and fancy free
- Location: the den
- I’m feeling: connected
Look, I’m making a call on my foot phone. Hello? Is anyone there? Maybe I need to charge it a little more…
Night (& Day) Rider
- Date: back when I was a wee wittle guy
- Location: the parking lot at Target
- I’m feeling: like a true prince
Gotta love being carried around like royalty when you’re so small that you fit inside your mom’s coat. I used to love riding like that all around stores like Target and Home Depot before I got too big and mom kicked me out. Those were the days…
Some Bunny Loves Me
- Date: a while back (what do you think I am, a palm pilot?)
- Location: the sunroom
- I’m feeling: friendly
Me and my pink bunny, we’re as thick as thieves. We enjoy many of the same activities like sitting in the sun, snuggling together on the sofa, and (my personal favorite) nibbling on each other (well, now that I think about it, this is a pretty one-sided pastime).
p.s. You know who else I love? My girl Nico!!! You can learn all about our courtship here (and see a pretty sweet video of our love blossoming). But anyway, it’s her birthday today (she’s turning three, just like me) so I’m sending her lots of love and licks! Mmmmmuah! Happy birthday girl!
Don’t Look!
- Date: a few weeks back
- Location: the den
- I’m feeling: beyond mortified
I don’t know how this happened. One minute I was sleeping on my tummy with most of my body under the blanket, and the next minute I wake up flipped over and utterly exposed. All except for my head for some strange reason. I must have been dreaming about bug hunting (I roll over and crush them with the back of my neck). So embarrassing.
My Lowest Low
- Date: I blocked it out
- Location: the vet (eeks!)
- I’m feeling: like I’m on death row
This picture wasn’t even taken by my parents, it was snapped by my adoring vet (what? I’m adorable) before they took me back for the ol’ snip-snip when I was just a wee one. My mom and dad left me there with my pink bunny to keep me company but nothing could prepare me for the shock of waking up missing a bit of my anatomy. Oh the horror.
