Retriever Rolling Good Times

One is good: More is better. I THINK that's what they would say about retrievers! They all look at each other and go: "Oh it's you again" Even the non-retrievers are getting in on the calmness :) 

See (L-R) Shadow, Yarah, Samantha, Coco (retriever wannabe) and Maddy.

If we all got along like these guys, the world would be awesome!

Lola: Quick call the ambulance, there's something wrong with that dog!!!
Maddy: Zzzzzzz... tummy rub?

Lena

Can you believe that this was Lena just 2 years ago? Time sure flies and we are so thrilled to have her stay again.

Nothing much has changed! She still the happy wiggly bum with a snake dance to greet you everytime :D 

Great with most dogs, she's curious when the smaller ones zip past from under her!

Lena: Ok, ok, enough with the praise, can i go to bed now? ;)

Coco. Twister & Shrek (Transit)

 

What a trio! As they prepare for their journey towards the German land, it was great to get to know them. Coco warmed right up to us. She always saves a little dance for us when we see her. Makes us not want to let her leave! :P

Although Twister took some time to show some affection, she was merely being cautious. She doesn't shy away from cuddles if you give her some.

Mr Shrek, on the other hand, was very loving! He calls out to you and at any chance he'll walk right out to see what's happening on the other side. You can barely see him in this picture due to the light conditions - but he was trying to push past the camera to get OUT!

Safe journey guys!

Slugwash

You know it's a good day when there is a black retriever involved! Although Sluggie was only with us for the day, she had a jolly time outdoors :) 

All run and some sun makes for one happy gal.

Here's Slugwash with Yugo

Buddy

Buddy is a Bichon X Poodle that is always up for a game! He's incredibly lovable and great with the other dogs. He may look like a lap dog and likes to sneak a snuggle with you. But he bounces off to play with the others just as quickly :D

Lola

With a name like Lola, you'd always put a jingle with it some how. It's it a wonder that she looks at you like this? "Who are you talking about? Who is Lo-li-lo-li-lolaaaaaa?"

Lola is a super happy (excitable/nervous) puggle (Pug + Beagle) and loves nothing more that a person's company!

Year of the Ssssssnake

Hope your Lunar New Year celebrations have been great with the long weekend involved! Here's some of the dogs that we spent the holidays with :D

Baby

We see Baby every year! And while he's no longer a baby, you can see that he's quite the darling. Not too sure where he should be in the big open space. But he's VERY comfortable at home! 

Baby: "OMG, the big feet are coming up! Maybe if I look away it will disappear... is it gone?"

 Kiwee 

When it comes to being elusive on camera, Kiwee is certainly one of them! He worries when we approach. Worries when there's a camera pointed at him. Worries when being called.

So this was the best that we could do with him!

Yugo

Ah... Mr I-just-like-being-outdoors :P That's Yugo for you. He didn't care that there was pouring rain!

Check him out doing a little ditty ala Fred Astaire in "Singing in the Rain!" Too funny!

Gong Xi Fa Cai to all :D

Phoebe

Phoebe, parlez-vous français? Peut-être vous pouvez m'enseigner quand vous atteignez là :P

(translation: Phoebe, do you speak French? Maybe you can teach me when you reach there :P)

This gal is so nice as she waits to transit to her new home country. She meows sweetly and lets you carry her around without a fuss. We'll miss her!

Nous vous manquerons! 

Daisy

Like the flower, Daisy brings much sunshine and brightness into the day. She has a unique smile that is usually misunderstood. However, you will recognise it if you've seen a Golden Retriever grin :D She has that and a dash of Poodle thrown in for a wonderful package!

She's always game for a play session and we are so happy to have Shadow reciprocate in a tug-of-war time. Even the other dogs want in on some of their fun.

Kicking Off 2013!

And we start off the New Year with this mug shot from Durden! Mostly with his signature grumpy face and smallest meow - but we love him nontheless :)

It could be "Bring your Brother to Stay" day - Rockie just got introduced to little brother, Pinot, days before coming over. (He probably thought that he could leave this newcomer behind!). Sharing a space means having to love each other even when Pinot is busy swatting Rockie's tail :P They were soon snoozing together in a heap.

Dear Darcy-love looks like she's all ready for the Lunar New Year. That might just cost us some points there! She so lovable and without a mean bone in her body. We look forward to seeing more of her!