Dog Park Wrap Up

We actually had a tough time getting to the dog park yesterday.  The one that we usually go to was closed for renovations.  I had heard there was another one around, so I looked at my trusty phone map app, and sure enough there it was.


It was actually nicer than the place we usually go...


The dogs fared ok.  Bess (the chihuahua) was happy as a clam running around and marking things, but didn't really like it when other dogs came up to her. 


Gibbs (the puggle, chug, whatever) did a bit better.  At first he was frightened and hung right behind my heels.  Halfway through our visit, a Jack Rustle came in and immediately Gibbs ran up to him and they ran around and started playing.  He seemed so happy.


Eventually both dogs were tired out and came and sat at my feet, so home we went where we all had a good nap.

Running & The Dog Park?

... Well, not at the same time...


I just finished my run for today, and still it's not getting any easier.  I really want to up my distance and get a little closer to my goal, but I don't think I'm ready yet.  A quarter of the way of my current route, I already feel like I'm going to die.  


We'll see... Wednesday is my next running day, so maybe I'll have the guts to go further by then.


Doggies:

Bess and Gibbs, the fur monsters

It's been a really long time since I took the dogs to the dog park, so I think I might do that today.  Bess, the chihuahua, really needs to go more often so she can get used to other dogs.  She doesn't attack them, but she gets really nervous when they come up to her.


Gibbs, the Puggle or Chug (or whatever he is), is a different story.  He's ok with other dogs, but people make him nervous and he tends to hide behind mommy (that's me).  

But the best thing about the dog park is they both come home exhausted, and the house is quite peaceful afterward.

Lost Doggy Update

Unfortunately, I could not find the owner of the Rat Terrier, and neither could my friend.  I had two responses to the craigslist ad, and one was close, and the other had the wrong coloring.


Since the lost doggy hated my friend's parents, she couldn't keep him any longer, and since my dogs wanted him for dinner, I couldn't keep him either.  There's no telling what the cat would have done to him.


I tried to give him away to everyone at work, as did the boyfriend at his place of business, but no luck. 


We ended up taking him to a shelter that had more resources in finding the rightful owners so they could either reunite them, or prosecute them for dumping him.  


It killed me to take him there, but I thought it was his best chance at finding a good home as he is quite adoptable, and loves other animals.  ... He was great with me, my boyfriend and my friend... he just didn't seem to like older people, but he had a little too much energy for them anyhow.


In treasury news:


So far this week's treasury, Bedazzling and Becoming, has 110 views, 24 comments, 59 clicks and 8 admirers.


Tune in tomorrow for this week's submissions!

Lost Doggie

Last night, while taking the fur monsters out on a walk, we stumbled upon a dog with a collar but no tags.  He was frightened of me, but loved my dogs... which was strange because my dogs were trying to kill him.  Since he had no tags, and looked like he'd been outside for a while, I knew this little guy needed some help.


I only had two leashes, but luckily one of my dogs is only 6 pounds, so I scooped her up, and got the leash on the new guy and brought him home.  I didn't hear anyone or see anyone looking around for their dog.  I told the boyfriend that we needed to take him to the vet to get scanned for a chip.


The vet tech scanned and lo and behold a chip! We were so happy, we were going to get this guy back to his home.  


Unfortunately, when the vet tech looked up the chip number, all they found was the breeder that the dog came from out in Missouri.  And by this time it was 10pm in Las Vegas...way to late to call Missouri.


We couldn't take him back home, as the boyfriend and I would be at work all day the next day, and I was worried about what my dogs and ninja kitty might do to him while we were gone.  I really didn't want to take him to animal control.  Luckily my friend was able to take him in and is going to call the breeder in the morning to see if she can track down the owner.  


Fingers crossed!

Cats and Dogs

My dogs get along with my cat, one a bit more begrudgingly than the other, but any other cats will send them into a tailspin.  Their existence bothers them and they turn from sweet angels to something you'd see on the Dog Whisperer.


There are a few neighborhood cats that are not afraid.  Usually we go on our walks peacefully (well, as peacefully as you can get with one dog that still has a bit of puppy in him), but sometimes the cats are out for a bit of entertainment.  They are smart enough to figure out that the dogs can't get to them if they're on a leash.  The dogs, however, have not figured out this key bit of information.


The dogs go crazy, and the cats cock their heads and just look at them.  Instead of running away, I try to calm the dogs down and get them to sit there, hoping that this will show them that there's nothing to get excited about.  If I see the cat when or before they do, I can usually do it, however if they see it first, I'm not quick enough before their emotions go up to 11.


It's even worse when it's not a cat... my "brilliant" dogs sometimes see plastic or paper bags in the street that resemble a cat in some way shape or form.  It usually takes me a little bit to see what has gotten them so riled up.  After calming them down, I take them over to the offensive litter, so maybe they'll see what idiots they were... *sigh*


Oh well, off for a walk now... cats and garbage, beware!

Lake Wisconsin

You might have noticed that things have been silent for the past week on the AllThingsTangled Blog, well, the boyfriend, the fur monsters and I took a road trip to Wisconsin.  Bess (the chihuahua) has been a few times and is an old hat at the long drives, while this was Gibb's (the puggle, chug, or whatever he is) first time.  He did surprisingly well and didn't freak out at all.

Gibbs went swimming for the first time in his new life jacket and seemed to enjoy himself.  Bess doesn't really like the water, but will tolerate it since she knows it makes us happy.  We also had a boat ride which they both enjoyed. Bess loves having the wind in her face and letting her giant ears blow back.

We all got in last night and are all exhausted.  The boyfriend had to go into work today, but the monsters and I have the day off to catch up on everything we missed this week.

Alfred, the cat, was unable to join us on the vacation.  Since he is still so young, we were afraid to leave him in the house alone, so we took him to a friend's place to stay.  He adapted quite well, and really enjoyed chasing her Russian wolfhound around the house.

Even though the vet said that Alfred should be full grown around 7 or 8 months, when I picked him up last night, I swear he had doubled in size.  He's bigger than Bess now and is quickly catching up on Gibbs.

The picture above shows Bess, Gibbs, and the boyfriend on the boat.  It's my favorite picture that I took this trip.

Two and a Half Dogs

Alfred, the new kitten, is beginning to settle in just fine. Gibbs, the puggle, has kind of taken on the daddy role and protects him from Bess, the chihuahua. Alfred and Gibbs now play all the time. Gibbs is good about being gentle and Alfred is good about not using his claws.

Alfred is beginning to think of himself as one of the dogs. He comes when he's called, and he gets kind of upset that he can't come out for a walk with the others.

Bess is a bit slower to adjust, and can still be kind of snappy, but everyday there's a small improvement. And then when they're all tired, they'll all sleep together quite nicely.

In Treasury News:

If you haven't already taken a look at the Black and White Make Grey't Treasury, please take a look. We are currently at 82 views and 19 comments!

Lost in Translation

So, I work with a lot of Russians, and sometimes, though they understand what's going on, they mis-understand the words...

Well, our manager had a replacement in for the first half of the day, and I thought my friend, Sasha, didn't like her for some reason. This was weird, since he always likes the lady managers. He kept calling her "crazy manager".

After a couple of shows, I realized what had happened. Here name was Gracie, and here he was trying to figure out why someone would call themselves crazy.

Sometimes I forget how close some of our words in English sound...



In Knitting Knews:

I finished making the Summer Dog Sweater. Now, if you are so inclined, you can buy a Human Summer Sweater to match your doggie one.

I know matching your dog isn't something for everyone, and the pieces are sold separately, but it's something I would do...lol

Poor Puppy

Sorry I didn't do a sale of the week this week. Yesterday, I had no time in the morning as a trip to the vet was in order.

Monday night during our walk, Bess (the white chihuahua) started having what the vet calls reverse sneezes. It sounds like a wheezing gasping for breath thing. She had it when she was a puppy and the vet said not to worry, and they would only last about ten seconds and then she'd stop. Well this went on and on and on. So I picked her up and walked Gibbs (the brown puggle) back to the house, and was just about to call the emergency vet when Bess threw up and was then ok.

I knew I was going to be working at the Venetian all day Tuesday, so I woke up extra early to see if she was ok... She started again so I took her to the vet (I had to make sure she'd be ok if I left for 8 hours)... Turns out she's just fine, and might have developed allergies...everything is blooming over here right now.

She's just fine now and had a perfect walk last night...

So that's my excuse for not having a Take it off Tuesday Sale.

Cat or Dog

I really thought that when I went to the pound that I adopted a dog. I mean, I got him in the dog section, he looks like he has pug in him, and for the most part he acted like a dog.

...and I thought cats were the ones who liked to play with yarn. You always see those super cute pictures of cats tangled up in yarn, and videos and cartoons of them chasing after balls of yarn.

Well...I think I adopted a cat that looks like a dog. I woke up this morning to find all the yarn on my bottom shelf strewn all over the bedroom floor. Some of it, I had to follow all the way down the stairs. Some started in the bedroom and went all the way into the bathroom. When I called my shop All Things Tangled, I didn't mean my things.

Luckily it was mostly scrap yarn from old projects...but still... there's going to be a lot of untangling today.

Updates on Dogs and Things

Dog update:

The doggies are adjusting well to each other. They've even started to play, which amazes me since Bess has never really been the playing type, but I guess Gibbs brings it out in her.

Gibbs is still sneezing and coughing a bit, even with the antibiotics he's on. If it is still bad by the time we finish them, then I'm taking him to my regular vet to see if the other vet missed anything. My vet wasn't listed on the free-medical-for-15-days list.

On a happy note, his incision has healed from his neutering.


Show update:

One of the performers at the Venetian will be going out of town soon, so for the month of March, I'll be there an awful lot. Good for my pocket book, bad for my feet. 4 out of 5 podiatrists do not recommend cobblestone as an optimal walking environment. (ok I just made up that statistic, but it sounded good to me).

The one woman show is still going, although audience numbers have dropped significantly. Many of the brokers won't carry it because of the title. The producer is now weighing the cost he's spent with promoting it to the cost of changing the title. Though I like going in every week and getting paid for performing, it really is no fun to perform for 4 people... especially when there's a lot of audience interaction.

Take it off Tuesday! Deal of the Week!

...but first... Gibbs, the newest member of our doggie pack is getting along just fine. (can 2 be a pack? or do you need 3? I don't think the boyfriend will let me get another one right now). He's starting to get the sniffles though, probably a little kennel cough. The pound gave me a list of vets that will give him medicine for that for free... of course my regular vet isn't on the list, but free vet care is free vet care. It's part of the adoption program; they give them 15 days of free care in case they caught anything at the pound.



Now onto the sale!

This week, on sale, is this Pink and Blue Sweater. I made in ribbed and in a darker color at the waist to give it a slimming effect.

For today only, you can get 35% off by using the coupon code: TUESDAY. Of course, as with all the items in my shop, there is FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the US and Canada.

There is only one available, so it's first come, first serve.

New Doggie

Last night the boyfriend and I adopted a new doggie from the pound. We're not quite sure what kind he is, but we're pretty sure there's some pug in him. Bess, my chihuahua, doesn't usually get along with other dogs, so we brought her to the pound too, before adopting, so that she could have the final say.

They got along, and last night with all four of us in the bed, there was no growling or arguements...(Bess can be a bit possesive of the bed), so we're considering that as a success.


We named him Gibbs... Yes, we're both NCIS fans. I wanted to name him Harry to go along with Bess Houdini, but the boyfriend nixed the idea, so Gibbs it is. Can't change it now anyway, it's on his microchip.

Take it Off Tuesday: Entrelac Scarf

Before we get to the sale, I have to tell you about my Valentine's day. The boyfriend came home with the usual roses and chocolate, only this time he remembered my favorite kind...LINDOR TRUFFLES!!! If you haven't tried them, then I suggest you do. They are the smoothest creamiest chocolates ever.

Well, I thought that was it, but then he told me that this weekend we could go to the pound and look for a friend for my doggie Bess. Since my cat passed away, I'd been bugging him about getting another dog, but he kept saying maybe later... now it's a yes! I can't wait till Sunday to start looking.




Now onto the sale!

This week's Take it Off Tuesday Sale is for this Wool Entrelac Scarf in Brown and Pink. You can get 35% off, today only, by using the coupon code: TUESDAY. There is only one available, so whoever buys it first, gets it. Click on the picture for more info about it.




In treasury news:

My recycled cashmere yarn made it into a beautiful treasury. Even if you're not into my yarn, you should check it out as it is really well put together, and everything in it is so beautiful.



Click here to show the treasury some love!

Sunday Funday Video: A Dog and Her Breakfast

When I first saw this video I thought it was just the cutest thing. What a great idea! I hope you all have a suitable awwww moment.



Only a few more days are left in the $5 off all Scarves sale!

Click here to get to AllThingsTangled!

Mmmm Mmmm Good, and not so good...

Last night I made some yummy chicken and dumplings. The weather here isn't quite cool enough yet for it, but I couldn't wait. Everything always seems cooler when you finally get lower than the hundred degree mark.



My doggie, however is not so thrilled. I guess I wouldn't be either if I had to use the bathroom outside. Though she's six years old and potty trained, when it rains she reverts to trying to go in the house, so we have to keep a close eye on her. Luckily, here in the desert we don't get too much rain, so she's usually good.

Happy Halloween!!!!

For Halloween I thought it would be fun to post some cute pet costumes. I found some on Martha Stewarts Halloween Contest. Enjoy!











BOO!

Friday's Favorites! -Doggie Cuteness-

There were very few submissons this week, so I took them and then did a search on my own. There's something for every dog lover...whether it be clothes, treats, afghan patter or even a custom made ornament with you doggie on the top!

I hope you enjoy these....they are all just too cute!



And tune in tomorrow...I'll be telling all about how this week's magic gigs went.

Dog Sweater and Doggie submissions!

I've made a few sales recently, and I realized that my "doggie stuff" category is running really low on merchandise. So I stopped working on the human sweater I was working on and started working on a doggie one. I just added my newest DOGGIE SWEATER a few minutes ago.

You can click on the picture for a better view.

This one is made from recycled yarn! I bought a really ugly sweater, made from beautiful yarn and took it apart. There was a ton of yarn in the thing. I made a capelet (which sold), and now a doggie sweater. I think at some point when my "scarves" section is running low, I'll make a scarf out of the remainder too!

Submissions!

Last week's Halloween Favorites got one sale! Congratulations ShastaCreations...hopefully we'll get even more this week.

This week's theme is dogs! (In honor of my newest doggie sweater). Post any items you have that have to do with dogs...Pictures, clothing, jewelry, paintings, accesories...Let's see 'em all!

Tune in tomorrow for the "Friday's Doggie Favorites"!

New Stuff, and Video of the Week!

Remember this sweater?


Well, I've just finished making a Doggie Sweater to match. I based it off the sweater pattern, and I'm really happy how it turned out! They can be purchased together or separately. You can also click on the pictures for more info about each of the items.








Sunday Funday Video:

This week I found a video of two cats talking...I've always wondered what they say when we're not around.