What's with sassy cats?

This is Sassy Cat.   But her real name is September Moon.   She was adopted by my humans nine years ago from a Maine Coon Cat rescue in Pennsylvania.   Sassy Cat, as I like to call her was very sick when my humans brought her to their new home.    She wasn't taken care of by the other humans who owned her.   But it didn't take long for September Sassy Cat to become a very healthy, happy and sassy feline! 

September Moon is a Maine Coon who is very sassy.

I've learned cats like to sleep a lot during the day.   I'm still trying to figure that out.   Why would you waste all that perfect time not playing outside retrieving tennis balls or swimming?    I try to share my tennis ball with her.   But she turns her nose up in the air or looks for the humans.   I think she's telling on me for something I didn't do!

And since this sassy feline I just happen to share my humans and house with likes to stay awake at night......she sometimes wakes Pack Leader up by making this annoying meow that sounds more like "moooom".    Pack Leader tells Sassy Cat "not now"....and then Sassy Cat will plop down on my humans bed and swat her tail back and forth with pure satisfaction.   

A cat doesn't even sleep normal.   They twist their heads under their legs or tail.  They sometimes hide their faces so you can't tell which end is which.   And just when I go in for the sniff.....wap!

Sassy Cat doesn't have play dates like we dogs do.    When I come home from playing at the dog park she walks passed me and curls her back up.   Sometimes I can hear the humans asking her "does Murphy smell like a dog?"    Of course I do!   I AM a DOG!

Cat's have these private moments in this odd looking box with a lid.   Sassy Cat sneaks very slowly into the laundry room like James Bond.   The only way I know she goes into this "off limits" room is because I can hear her scratching after she is finished doing whatever it is she is doing.    I just know there is something I am NOT permitted to eat and that is Kitty Crunchies.    Never ever am I to try these morsels that other dogs have told me about.    I'm feeling cheated because I can't open the laundry room door.     And I can't fit through a cat door.   

My humans prefer it that way.  

Today, Sassy Cat was sleeping in the dryer.   How I know this is because Pack Leader was standing in the forbidden room where the odd box is located.   I heard Pack Leader ask Sassy Cat if she was warm and that she could stay there for a few more minutes.   What?!   First of all....those towels are MINE.   Second of all....if I curled up in the dryer I would not be permitted to stay on the warm cozy towels THAT ARE MINE to take a nap.   And I would probably get stuck in the dryer because I'm not exactly cat size.   

Sassy Cat had about a fifteen minute cat nap before my human lovingly scooped her up and kissed Miss Sassy on the head and put her down on the floor.   Sassy Cat did her yoga stretch and then sashayed up the stairs to take over a big pink pillow which just happens to be on my favorite humans bed!   Forever Human!!

Cats have sharp nails.

Sassy Cat likes to announce when it's dinner time for both of us.   I like that.   We get fed at the exact same time so I always like Sassy Cats timing.   We have breakfast, lunch and dinner.   And if Sassy Cat remembers.....she will chirp at bedtime for her "nighttime hunting food" and I get an extra organic peanut butter treat!     Sassy's nighttime hunting food is her kibble that is hidden around the house in special cat toys so she can go on a nighttime hunt.   Apparently, cats like to hunt at night.   Again...a total waste of perfect daylight.   

We both like when the UPS man delivers our Chewy.com goodies!   And I like when Sassy Cat jumps in the box.  If only I could find the packaging tape and ship her out!  

I think I would miss September my Sassy Cat.  

Before I was even born, Sassy Cat lived with other dogs.  She lived with two German Shepherds and one Golden Retriever.  She must have missed them when they went over the Rainbow Bridge.  When I was eight weeks old, I came to live with my humans.   And one very Sassy Cat.   But I'm glad she is my Sassy Cat.  She's very smart.  Her favorite thing to do is curl up on our humans laps or their shoulders.   She also likes to chase her laser light.       Sassy Cat likes to look out the window with me in the morning after our breakfast.   And when Love Giver leaves for work, we both look out the window while watching him roll away on the black metal thing with circles. 

And then....when she least expects it.....I jump up to pounce!    I hear a hiss and a very loud MEOW and by the time I can pounce.....Pack Leader firmly tells me to "LEAVE IT!".

I'm always getting caught!   One of these days.....I'm going to get Sassy Cat to pounce on me and then Pack Leader will yell "no, no, naughty cat!".   

I'll certainly try because I've never heard those words - yet!

Until next time,
Woofs,
Murphy!

Livin' La Vida ..... Nugget?! ~ Featured Pet Friend

Meet Chicken Nugget.   He's not made of chicken and definitely not edible.  But he's kissable and super cute!   Nugget is part of my pack.  And he's very popular!

Nugget once roamed the streets of Puerto Rico with his two sisters before being rescued.   They believe he's part Beagle and Sato.  Nugget is said to be eleven months old.  I don't care how old Nugget is - he is such a lover! 

Chicken Nugget was named by his little humans.   What is it with little humans and their love of chicken nuggets?    BOL!   Nugget loves to run and play chase with his human sisters and playing with his chew toys.     Nugget enjoys his Bully Sticks and the occasional "slip" of food under the table.   Oh, Nugget I'm heading to your house!

This is Nugget with Griffin during our puppy play dates.   I think they are coming up with a plan to tackle Kodi!

I call Nugget the Ricky Martin of the dog world.  He's very suave and the girls just love him!   Nugget dances runs across the park with such confidence like everyone is watching him.  And they are!    Don't ya just love how we all blend together with our golden fur?   

I don't know what Nuggets life was like before he was rescued along with his sisters.   I don't know what life would be like having someone not want you.   But I do know that Ricky Martin Chicken Nugget is in the best home ever!   He's now surrounded by love and security.   He's taken care of like all dogs should be taken care of.   I'm so happy he's part of my pack!!

Your the greatest Nugget!   Now if only Pack Leader would stop singing "Livin' La Vida....."

Until next time,

Woofs,

Murphy

*For more information regarding the Soto Project - visit their website at:      thesatoproject.org  

Meet Kodi ~ Featured Pet Friend

   
This is Kodiak.  But you can call him Kodi!    He's my friend.  Kodi is a Leonberger.  A Leonberger or "Leo's" are a giant breed from Germany.  According to legend...the Leo was bred as a "symbolic dog" that would mimic the lion on the town crest.   I don't know about any lions...but Kodi is a big cuddly teddy bear and as sweet as candy!  Leonberger's are known for their hard work and loyalty to their owners.  They are brave and intelligent.    



Kodi is part of my puppy-pup play group that meets once a week.   Kodi is our only Leonberger and he certainly stands out.  He's quite the flirt.   But Kodi's heart belongs to Athena (Golden Retriever), which just happens to be Griffin's sister.

If you ask his humans they say Kodi is a sweetheart of a dog, calm - even for a pup!  He loves to play tug-of-war with anyone who's interested.   His human momma (whom I'll call Mrs. Sky because she flies in big airplanes when she's working) tells me Kodi likes to lay on the floor looking at her pathetically.   I believe it's because he loves Mrs. Sky.  

Kodi's favorite treats are Bully Sticks, a Kong filled with cheese then frozen for a frosty treat and his doggy food.  He apparently loves food!    It's okay Kodi....you're a growing boy!

Kodi has passed his Canine Good Citizen and is currently in a novice training program for agility.  Next...how to be a therapy dog!     You go Kodi!!    

Keeping my paws crossed one day Kodi and I will work together in therapy!!

 Athena & Kodi

  Kodi...you're so handsome!

Be sure to stop by my Facebook page for more fun pictures of Kodi and my pack of friends!

Until next time,

Woofs,

Murphy

My Job

Hi it's me....Murphy!    It's been a very long time since Pack Leader put my thoughts onto paper.  I've been busy-busy-busy.   From playdates with my friends to visiting human family and friends - my time is put to good use!     I love being with my friends.   I get so excited when Pack Leader grabs my backpack (she tries to be very quiet while packing it with tennis balls and my water bottle) but I know exactly what that means - it means I'm going out for a barking good time!    I also love being with humans.   When I meet new humans I go flat on my back for belly rubs.   My tail never stops wagging.   I listen to these humans talk with my humans.....and when I hear them say how pretty and sweet I am.....it makes me think of what my job is.   That is to make you happy.


My humans are the best humans.  But all my friends tell me that their humans are the best, so we agree - we all have the best humans!
And because I love my humans each day like it's the first time I've ever met them....it is also my job to make sure they are taken care of too.   

Take my Forever Human.   I listen to her.  She continues to whisper "I'll love you forever" and though she can't hear me....I'm whispering back "but I'll love you all my days".

I'm always available to give kisses when needed.   Like Miss Tori needed after a ruff day at the medical office.   Miss Tori loves me.   And I love her.   She can't hear me say so, but when she sees my tail thumping against the sidewalk - she knows.

When Pack Leader lost her friend "Treat Momma" ( my Monster & Franks momma) I was there to dry Pack Leaders tears.  When humans are grieving -  dogs understand.   I could hear her heart breaking.  I would follow Pack Leader around the house.   I would curl up beside her when she was sitting quietly in a room.  I wanted her to know that I was there for her.

And I will always be there for my Monster & Frank.  We all miss Treat Momma.  So very much.

I will always take care of my humans.  I may not have the gusto of a German Shepherd, but I have the love and devotion to give to my humans.   I sometimes find myself grabbing their socks or the TV remote....but if they could only hear my thoughts - they would know my reason for grabbing such things.   Okay, sometimes I'm just so barking excited I can't help myself and the item nearest to me goes in my mouth.  (I learned it's not a good idea to grab Sassy Cat)   You will never go without my love.  My wet kisses.    When I look into your eyes I can see your soul.    Can you see mine?   

This is my job. 

Until next time,

Woofs,

Murphy

Happy New Year!

On the Move Pup

Hi there...it's me...Murphy!    

I've been told that I'm a - how do you humans say - "on the move" kinda pup.    I guess you could say I've got a social calendar that keeps my humans pretty busy.   But I'm not capable of scheduling these fun activities and trips.   I have no way of making phone calls.  The phone is forbidden.   In my mouth.  I've tried.   Not to make a phone call....but to look at eat the phone.  

Pack Leader reads my messages that I receive from my blog.   I sometimes get funny e-mails that make me BOL!   But one human sent an e-mail from her furbaby, who just happens to be a Golden Retriever-German Shepherd mix.   We call him a Golden Shepherd!    His name is Captain.  He's a service dog for a human with PTSD.    Captain's human said that Captain...would like to meet me but they live in California!   I think he wants a date with me!   BOL!    Thanks for following me on my blog and Facebook page, Captain!

Another e-mail was from a nice lady who  owned Golden Retrievers for 20 years!   She said my Facebook pictures make her smile and laugh.   And sometimes her eyes leak because she misses her dogs. 
So I'm sending puppy kisses and tail wags to you my friend.   xoxo


Since this is National Dog Week....I thought perhaps I would honor all of those wonderful dogs that came before me.   My humans loved their dogs so much.  Just like I'm loved by my humans. And pretty much those who meet me!  Pack Leader talks about her childhood dogs and Love Giver shares stories about his family dogs.  There was an English Setter, named Major,  when he was a baby and an American Bulldog named Chauncey.    Love Giver and Chauncey had great times at the river swimming.   Pack Leader owned the most dogs....and here's a bark out to them all.....

*Heidi - rescued Beagle mix
*Greta - German Schnauzer
*Candence - Poodle
*Chance - rescued German Shepherd mix
*Chin-Chopper  - rescued Doberman Pinscher 
*Bella - Rottweiler {Pack Leaders first dog as a college student!}
*Aurelia - German Shepherd that flunked out as a K-9 officer
*Otto - German Shepherd from East Germany
*Ben - fostered rescued St. Bernard 

And together ~ Love Giver and Pack Leader and their human kiddos were loved and loved these two very much!  
*Heidi - German Shepherd
*Samuel - Golden Retriever who was a Reader Buddy


Happy National Dog Week! 

Woofs,
Murphy  

A kiss is just a kiss....

Hey there...it's me....Murphy!     It's been so long, I don't want to think about it in dog years, since I've barked out to my fans!    My first summer - because I'm officially nine months old now - has been a doggone amazing one!   I'm not happy Forever Human went back to school.   Even though Pack Leader and Love Giver tell me it's only been a week ..... it feels like forever until she returns home to me!

Speaking of Forever Human....as you can see.....I kiss her a lot.   I know, I know...some humans don't like dog kisses.  You think you're going to get dog germs.  Maybe you listened to Lucy from the Peanuts too much.  I happen to like kissing my humans.  Especially my youngest in our pack.   And I always seem to get her just when she doesn't see my sweet kiss coming her way!  I almost shiver right out of my golden fur when I see her coming down the steps.  She's still sleepy, wiping her eyes and yawning.   And when she sits down beside me - that's when my timing is oh, so perfect!!   I love to hear her giggle.   Forever Human has the sweetest giggle and sometimes she can't stop.  But once she does stop giggling...my Forever Human leans in to kiss the top of my golden head - right on the top of my "knowledge knot".  She tells me how much she loves me.  "Forever", she whispers.

Forever Human and I like to take selfies together.   This one was taken at the beach. 

And sometimes I like to hold her hand.

Or wake her up with a sunlit kiss. 

As you can see....I'm never too far away from my human.

My purpose is to love her unconditionally.   I will always be by her side.   I may not be the best watchdog .... but I will protect her from squirrels.   I will listen to you read to me.  I will try my best not to grab your stuffies....even though they are oh, so tempting!  

I will kiss you ..... as time goes by.

Meet Lucky ~ featured pet friend

Meet Lucky.   Lucky is an English Lab.   I like to say Lucky is an English Gentleman!   Doesn't he look distinguished relaxing on his leather recliner?!  

English Labradors were originally bred as a gun dog.  And they are a favorite in the field of service dog, and therapy dogs.   But Lucky isn't a hunter....he just likes to pretend to be one!

Lucky lives with his humans which consist of two human parents and two human sisters.  They love Lucky and he loves them very much.  
Lucky's favorite toy is a squeaky red football.  And he loves chasing rabbits, cats and flies!   Oh, Lucky...just don't eat the flies!   BOL!

Lucky also likes to swim.   this is why he's another one of my boyfriends!     His family pack up the car and take him swimming in West Virginia near Harpers Ferry and he loves it!   

Lucky's humans call him a "couch potato" because his favorite spot is being on the couch. 

Lucky enjoys tasty Indian Roti with white rice.  But he doesn't care for sour strawberries.   He also likes his tasty organic pup treats made with blueberries!   And I was lucky enough to have one at his house when we had our playdate!    Lucky....you eat like a king!

Lucky's two human sisters worked very hard at training him.   He's very active, but is a super good listener!   Pack Leader said I should watch Lucky very closely!   Is she trying to tell me something?! 

Lucky lives so close to me we could bark in code if we wanted too! 

  I can't wait to have another playdate with Lucky!   

If you ever get to meet my new friend Lucky....you'll be very lucky that you did!    BOL!

Until next time...

Woofs,

Murphy