It's a Ruff Ruff World

Wordless Wednesday

2012-02-15T09:06:00.001-06:00

Happy Valentines Day

2012-02-14T02:51:00.001-06:00

A Dogably Pawfect Saturday

2012-02-11T00:15:00.001-06:00

Have A Great Weekend!

2012-02-10T07:00:00.002-06:00

I'll Be Your Beggar Today

2012-02-09T03:41:00.002-06:00

Wordless Wednesday

2012-02-08T05:03:00.001-06:00

A Dogably Pawfect Saturday

2012-02-04T06:00:00.005-06:00

Breakout & Have A Great Weekend!

2012-02-03T07:40:00.001-06:00

Wordless Wednesday

2012-02-01T04:40:00.000-06:00

Just Whistle When You Want Me

2012-01-30T02:59:00.001-06:00

A Dogably Pawfect Saturday

2012-01-28T06:03:00.008-06:00

Have A Ball This Weekend!

2012-01-27T05:49:00.001-06:00

Bad Dog!

2012-01-26T05:54:00.003-06:00

Joe does a good job of ignoring me and the girls at the dog park. He does a run by occasionally but that's about as close as he gets. It's as if he's embarrassed to be around us. Little does he know that we enjoy the time apart.

Just Shake It Off Baby

2012-01-26T05:51:00.001-06:00

Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-25T00:07:00.001-06:00

Wet Dogs

2012-01-24T04:10:00.001-06:00

Lonely Girl?

2012-01-24T04:05:00.001-06:00

Twilight At Pawm Springs

2012-01-23T03:07:00.007-06:00

I made myself take the girls and Joe to the dog park Sunday morning. I had planned on taking them to Millie Bush Bark Park but decided on the much closer Pawm Springs Memorial Park here in Sugar Land. Hey. The kids don't know the difference. Well, actually I think they do. The ponds are much larger at Millie Bush and have a more gentle decline into the water.

We got there so early I didn't realize the skies were so ominous but it never rained on us. There were already dogs there when we arrived.

Lucy is much happier than she looks. Despite being so windy with the warm temps we've been having it was quite pleasant.

Sable was out running Lucy as it has been the last year or so. Lucy's arthritis is taking a noticeable toll on her but you'd never know it for she still seems so happy.

There was a variety of dogs at the park and, as always, Joe was never around us which suits the girls fine. Lucy is always attracted to white dogs for some reason.

It was a quiet Sunday for my girls. Lucy and Sable were recovering from all the exercise and even Joe was so tired he didn't pick on the girls once or run outside barking. We have got to get to the park more often.

Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-18T00:19:00.001-06:00

Would You Let Him In?

2012-01-17T04:24:00.001-06:00

Good Morning Sunshine!

2012-01-16T01:41:00.003-06:00

After a good stretch, my girls greet a new day with such vigor and high spirits. It's as welcoming as the sunshine.

We hope you all had a good weekend.

No Entry Allowed

2012-01-13T05:55:00.003-06:00

It appears Sable is trying out her security skills by blocking Joe from entering. What's next Sable? Will you be working maternity ward security for Beyonce and Jay Z?

Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-11T01:52:00.000-06:00

Sable Stands Her Ground!

2012-01-09T00:09:00.001-06:00

My sweet baby Sable finally has had enough of, should I say, Uncle Joe?

Maybe it's because it was just too muggy for Lucy to make an effort and come to Sable's defense as she usually does?

Sable's no match for those long legs but she makes an effort.

It's too late to apologize now. You got me on me feet and I'm panting now as if it were August.

Who Wants Ice Cream?

2012-01-08T23:18:00.002-06:00

Lucy knows what it takes to cheer us up on a gloomy and muggy Sunday afternoon.

Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-04T06:58:00.001-06:00

And Every Male Shall Bow Before Her

2012-01-02T02:41:00.002-06:00

Lucy lets Joe know that nothing has changed for 2012.

Consumer Reports Rates Sable The Best

2012-01-02T01:33:00.001-06:00

Well I say Sable is the best pot licker around. Even when I offer up a large pan or plate she has a strategy. She starts on the side where the others are standing and works her way back to her side of the dish being cleaned. It's funny. There is never a bark or squabble, Lucy and Joe just stand back and let Sable have her way. Strange.

Pooped Out Puppies

2012-01-02T01:30:00.001-06:00

Okay they aren't puppies but it appears Sable and Joe have had enough partying.

A Dogably Pawfect New Years Eve

2011-12-31T05:58:00.003-06:00

All of us here in this Ruff Ruff World would like to thank you for stopping by and commenting in 2011. We want to wish all of our canine and human friends a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-12-28T01:41:00.001-06:00

A Dogably Pawfect Christmas Eve Saturday

2011-12-24T00:43:00.002-06:00

Cheer up Joe. Santa might bring you a big bone tonight!

Looking For Santa

2011-12-23T06:13:00.004-06:00

As my girls and Joe keep their eyes peeled to the sky waiting for Santa, we hope you are full of anticipation for a great Christmas. Blessings on our canine and human friends this weekend and always. Merry Christmas!

The Presidential Dog Bo

2011-12-22T06:06:00.009-06:00

Bo supervises the arrival of a Christmas tree.

Bo is represented in many treats like these cookies.

Bo is part of the holiday decor throughout the White House. This Bo is out of buttons. Find the heart button.

Must be the real Bo since I see a leash. Or is it a trick?

Bo of trash bags.

Real Bo?

Bo of licorice and marshmallows.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-12-21T00:15:00.001-06:00

Did You Have A Good Weekend?

2011-12-19T01:00:00.001-06:00

A Dogably Pawfect Saturday

2011-12-17T04:26:00.005-06:00

She Sniffed Your What?!!!!!!!!

2011-12-16T23:30:00.002-06:00

It appears Lucy is just another gossip girl.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-12-14T00:32:00.001-06:00

Dear Santa

2011-12-13T00:46:00.005-06:00

My girls would love a new bed for Christmas but I've already got them colars. I hate to spoil them but you can Santa.

Everyone Is Full Of Good Cheer Here

2011-12-12T07:33:00.003-06:00

I took my father and Joe home to Arkansas for a few days and of course Lucy was soooooo glad to see Joe.

A Dogably Pawfect Saturday

2011-12-10T04:26:00.001-06:00

Relaxing in the cool dirt.

Lucy Manages One Of Her Fake Smiles

2011-12-09T00:22:00.001-06:00

To wish all of you a great weekend!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-12-07T02:19:00.001-06:00

With Their Nose To The North

2011-12-06T14:12:00.003-06:00

Joe and Sable seem to have their eye out for that first snow flake. That's right after some light rain for about 24 hours (YEAH) Sunday evening we are now waiting for temperatures to drop to below freezing. Some areas to the north of Houston have reported snow flurries but it won't happen this far south. At any rate, the girls, Joe, and I love this cooler weather.

Dogably Pawfect Saturday

2011-12-03T05:24:00.003-06:00

Pawfect? Well it is because there's a chance of rain this weekend and we all know Texas needs rain. But Lucy, like her master, does not like these balmy days. Or is Lucy just weary of Joe?

I Know She Does

2011-12-02T01:25:00.002-06:00

Despite her apparent mood today, I know Lucy and the rest of us hope you have a great weekend!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-11-30T03:33:00.001-06:00

What A Pain

2011-11-29T06:02:00.003-06:00

Sable has an ear infection. She's had them before. I always know when she starts shaking her head. So now we are on the routine of ear wash and ear drops twice a day for two weeks. She is so smart when she sees me reach for the bottles she runs outside. And the real kicker, while struggling with Sable Lucy came up and nipped me on the back side. WHAT? I can't believe she would think I would harm Sable or either of them. It seems like Lucy done that to me before when I had to wrestle Sable to give her medicine. See how fast they turn?
At any rate, the vet trip cost $162. Is that typical in your area for office visit, express anal glands, check ear for bacterial infection, plus meds?????

The Evil Eye

2011-11-29T06:00:00.001-06:00

Lucy appears to be giving me the evil eye. I should be giving her the evil eye. I can't believe you bit me Lucy!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-11-23T04:58:00.002-06:00

Exhausted

2011-11-22T02:11:00.003-06:00

This is how we act when the temps are in the mid 80's and the humidity 90% plus all week.

It's The Holiday Season:Sometimes Tempers Flare

2011-11-21T00:42:00.007-06:00

You can be relaxing minding your own business.

Then someone or something triggers that nasty temper of yours..

Then the situation escallates into quite a scene.

And you're not happy till you have the last word.

Then a calm, with a little guilt mixed in, comes over you and all is tolerable, if not well, with your world.

We hope all is well with you this busy week ahead!

A Dogably Pawfect Saturday

2011-11-19T06:16:00.004-06:00

Just Whistle And They'll Come

2011-11-18T06:10:00.002-06:00

People are like that. Have a great weekend!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-11-16T00:37:00.001-06:00

Bring It!

2011-11-14T00:11:00.009-06:00

Lucy facing her Goliath, aka Joe.

Uh oh. Joe , you shouldn't have done that.

My sweet Lucy ;) morphs into attack mode.

The chase is on.

And on and on (will I have a lawn left after the drought and this winter?)

Joe loves to be chased but my girls are of the age they aren't interested.

Lucy stands her ground.

And remains queen of her kingdom.

My Baby Is 8 Today

2011-11-13T23:20:00.004-06:00

Sable Bear turned 8 years old today. She celebrated with her sister Lucy and Uncle Joe with beef ribs which took them no time to whittle down to nothing. I also got her a new red leather collar for her birthday/Christmas. Although it was a warm and rather muggy day here, she was much happier than she appears in this photo. I can't believe my baby is 8 years old. I feel so old.

Dogably Pawfect Saturday

2011-11-12T00:27:00.007-06:00

I know in this economy not all of you can afford fine French cuisine. But my father feels that Joe is worth it.

I certainly feel the same way towards my girls. They enjoy fine food so much. ;)

I know I shouldn't but they love em so.

We hope you're having a safe and happy weekend!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-11-09T00:53:00.001-06:00

It's Good To Know

2011-11-07T00:50:00.002-06:00

I thought I was the only one that had or allowed canine family members hang out at the dinner table but after dinner at my brothers over the weekend I know different. The golden lab is Sable's brother Spike. I can't remember my nieces Lil rodent's name under the table.

Have A Great Weekend!

2011-11-04T06:26:00.001-05:00

Wordless Wednesday

2011-11-02T00:35:00.001-05:00

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T04:16:00.001-05:00

Trick or Treat

2011-10-31T04:14:00.001-05:00

Beautiful Foliage

2011-10-31T04:05:00.001-05:00

The trees were at their peak while in the Ozarks last week. I thought it would be too late so I was pleasantly surprised.

So Happy!

2011-10-31T04:04:00.004-05:00

My girls were well groomed when I picked them up at boarding school. But more importantly, they were oh so happy to see me. They have displayed no hard feelings or resentment at all towards me. I HATED leaving them. It's been a long time since I boarded them. I had bad dreams while away. One was that the strip shopping center where the pet store they were boarded had caught on fire. Then I dreamed that some lazy ass employee had let Sable get away from her while walking. I had a good time but I'm glad to be back home with my girls.

We're On The Run

2011-10-24T08:33:00.001-05:00

I'm taking my father home to the hills of Arkansas for the week.

Unfortunately, Lucy and Sable will stay behind. I've decided to board them which I just HATE to do. But I didn't have good luck with people helping me here at my home before soooooooooo. My father and the three dogs are just more than I can handle traveling.

The lucky dog will be Joe. He gets to go and enjoy some hopefully cooler weather and no swarms of mosquito's like here. He'll get the run of a very large yard compared to what I have so he should be pleased to be back at his home as well. In addition, no houses up close so the little devil can bark all he wants.

Have a good week! We will be back in time for Halloween so till then.

What A Joke!

2011-10-23T22:44:00.001-05:00

I rarely go into these chain stores but couldn't find a retractable leash for a large dog at my regular stops. So I stopped by PETCO and bought this $45 piece of crap and the guy at the checkout just stands there looking out the window. When my receipt prints out he hands it to me and says "there". What the??????? I bit my tongue and just said "good luck to you".

At any rate, I'm tied of the 3 ft leash my father has for Joe and I'm more tied of running beside him when I take him some where. Actually, he's pretty good on a leash but likes to run about during pit stops while traveling. I just hope I'm pleased with the purchase since I wasn't pleased with the experience.

A Dogably Pawfect Saturday!

2011-10-22T06:12:00.003-05:00

Hope yours is too.

Glamour Shots

2011-10-20T01:04:00.001-05:00

Wordless Wednesday

2011-10-19T01:08:00.001-05:00

What About Joe?

2011-10-17T05:38:00.003-05:00

I've been asked a few times what's happened to Joe. Well, despite what some of you have said, I don't take pictures of my pooches everyday. I am natural partial to my girls but Joe can be an affectionate boy much more so than my Lucy. He still remains much of a terror though.
Let's consider this past Saturday. I had to go to the office for awhile and my brother, his son-in-law and grandson came over to get my father. My father had let all three dogs out of the kitchen and into the living room. When my brother opened my front door all three dogs bolted. I have a gate before the front entry and that is why. It acts as a barrier between the house and street. But my brother never closes it behind him when he visits. So Saturday he paid for it. Neighbors were out and about and help wrangle Lucy and Sable and got them back in the house. But my brother spent two hours driving around the neighborhood looking for or chasing Joe. LOL! As I have said before, Joe is a runner. He apparently covered a lot of territory because he laid low all weekend. I'm glad he didn't get hit by a car or lost for good. Not sure if he was trying to make his way back to Arkansas or what? At any rate, Joe is alive and well.

Dogably Pawfect Saturday

2011-10-15T15:35:00.002-05:00

We hope you're having some fun this weekend!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-10-12T00:42:00.001-05:00

Mercy Me

2011-10-11T04:10:00.004-05:00

No matter what I say or do my father will not quit feeding table food to the pooches. It doesn't seem to matter what's on the menu:he starts dividing a portion for each one of them before he eats. I thought of locking them up in the cage while we eat but that is such a chore. I hate telling my 97 year old father-NO! First, there's Joe the beggar.

Then there's Lucy who hasn't mastered eating out of a spoon yet.

Finally, Sable squeezes in for her bite.

A Dogably Pawfect Saturday

2011-10-08T04:12:00.001-05:00

Have A Great Weekend Adventure!

2011-10-07T06:09:00.002-05:00

Wordless Wednesday

2011-10-05T03:35:00.001-05:00

A Dogably Pawfect Saturday

2011-10-01T15:32:00.001-05:00

Wordless Wednesday

2011-09-28T01:34:00.001-05:00

Sunrise At Pawm Springs

2011-09-27T00:06:00.008-05:00

I feel as though I have been neglecting my canine family since my father's been living with me.

So I packed up the the pooches and my father and went to the Pawm Springs Dog Park located in the Sugar Land Memorial Park. I tried to round them all up and get there by sunrise for we are still having quite warm days in the mid 90's and not very cool evenings.

Lucy and Sable are definitely slowing down as they age and getting arthritic in their hips. It doesn't help that my father is constantly feeding them something. I feel bad scolding him but damn. They were already overweight before he came to live with me.

At any rate, they seem to have a good time. Lucy and Sable love the water and Joe stayed close by for a change. But there's a reason for that.

No other dogs were at the park for Joe to chase. I thought that strange especially as it got later and later. Well, I soon learned why. I realized Sable's collar came off when time to leave and attempted to put her leash on. I manage to get them and my dad loaded up and told myself I would just go back later and look for it. When I did go back the gates were locked and I noticed signs saying the park is closed on Monday for maintenance. So that's why no other dogs showed up and that's why city of Sugar Land trucks kept coming and circling the park while we were there. We got there before they did to lock the gates. Well, I'm glad I didn't see the sign for I would have been really PISSED if after all the effort to get there we had to turn around and come back home.

My father didn't seem to care much one way or the other about the park. He's willing to go but he reserves the right to take a nap while there. I guess that's okay when you're 97.

We hope you have a great week!

Weekend Romance?

2011-09-26T05:38:00.005-05:00

Not hardly. They are just tired out and willing to tolerate one another for a spot on the sofa.

That's alright. Daddy didn't want to lay on the sofa and watch TV.

Hope you had a nice weekend!

I Know What That's Like

2011-09-26T05:35:00.001-05:00

A Dogably Pawfect Saturday # 20 ?

2011-09-24T07:00:00.005-05:00

Sable I Can't See The TV

2011-09-23T05:55:00.004-05:00

How about now?

My baby Sable loves to sit on my lap (she's only 80 + pounds) while I watch TV. I think she watches the reflection in my glasses. She just looks at me which creeps me out at times.

Have a great weekend whatever you do!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-09-21T03:51:00.001-05:00

Have A Great Weekend!

2011-09-16T05:53:00.002-05:00

Are you longing to get away? Then pack your bags and hit the road.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-09-14T00:04:00.001-05:00

Begging Runs In The Family

2011-09-12T00:40:00.003-05:00

Sable's brother Spike likes to wait for handouts too. I had dinner at my brothers over the weekend which gave me the opportunity to see Spike. He's a good natured pooch just like my Sable. Thankfully, he's not as fat as Sable. He stands several inches taller than Sable too.
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Remember Those Suffering From Texas Wild Fires

2011-09-12T00:26:00.001-05:00

Thankfully, many shelters can accommodate family pets.

But so much livestock have suffered or perished due to the drought, extreme heat, and wildfires.

A Dogably Pawfect Saturday #19

2011-09-10T06:21:00.004-05:00

Joni's baby, at home and on the go.

Joe Continues To Get An Earfull

2011-09-09T00:04:00.001-05:00

Lucy does not like it when Joe paws at her like a cat or tries to mount her. And in this case, Lucy does not like to see Joe bother Sable in any way which seems strange because Lucy has never shown much affection towards Sable. Nevertheless, Lucy always lets him know that his behavior is unacceptable. But will he ever learn?

Sable Watches As Joe Kicks Up Some Dust

2011-09-08T00:03:00.001-05:00

Have I told you how dry it is in Texas? I can't believe I have much grass left in the back yard with little or no rain since February, with August having 30 days of over 100 degree temps, and with Joe running circles. Alas, the temps have dropped especially in the evening and unfortunately for all the fires so has the humidity.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-09-07T00:09:00.001-05:00

We Hope You Had A Great Labor Day Weekend!

2011-09-06T00:59:00.001-05:00

Eye On The Prize

2011-09-06T00:54:00.003-05:00

Lucy has to keep her bone in her mouth at all times for fear of her thieving sister Sable. It doesn't take Sable long to whittle a 12 inch beef rib down to pencil size while it takes Lucy and Joe a couple of days.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-08-31T00:55:00.001-05:00

They Are As Different As East And West

2011-08-29T01:01:00.001-05:00

Lucy's Aloof Manner

2011-08-29T00:56:00.002-05:00