Greetings blog aficionados. Frodo here for your reading pleasure on this post-snow day Saturday. Yes, winter finally arrived in the Halifax area- with a substantial “dumping” of white stuff. When we awoke, the flurries had begun, and they continued throughout the day. And as a result, the Imp’s obedience class was canceled. Pity. It meant no respite for me or the Coyote. Meanwhile, Her Highness proclaimed that it would be a “day of rest” during which she did just that – reading and relaxing and catching up with friends on the phone while Yours truly, endured the continual attempts to clean my ears by the Imp. That boy is persistent. And just occasionally, a bit stubborn. He and Her Highness have had a few “chats” lately about just who is in charge in our household. He appears to be at yet another “stage” where he needs reminders that HE does not rule the roost (though he likes to believe he does). I dare say that Her Highness is winning the battle – but by a small margin.
Because our humble abode is lacking exciting news, let us look to news elsewhere.
Here is a story of the World’s Oldest living Dog – Spike.
https://people.com/pets/spike-the-chihuahua-new-guinness-world-records-worlds-oldest-dog/
I am not certain about the exact age of Spike, given that he was a rescue – but if it’s confirmed by Guinness, who am I to question his longevity. Cheers to the old gentleman who reportedly began life in rather difficult surroundings.
The following article attempts to answer the stirring age old question: “Why do dogs sit on your feet?”
https://www.mydearwhippet.com/why-do-dogs-sit-on-your-feet/
There seem to be a variety of explanations- none of which can be completely confirmed as it doesn’t appear they actually asked any dogs. Perhaps we do so because the spot below your feet is exactly where we wanted to be. But your feet are in the way. I dare say it will continue to be a question that remains unanswered.
Here is a heartwarming story about some very inventive teens – who clearly liked their teacher. And her dog…
https://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/students-create-new-leg-teachers-dog-96519306
But of all the stories, perhaps this is the one I personally enjoyed the most. Although it MAY have been “set up” as they say- the concept is quite amusing:
And you humans believe that you are smarter than us canines…. The Imp can release himself from a wire kennel if there are no carabiners to hold the latch down. He has also been known to release the Coyote from the same kennel. We never recorded the Imp and his escape skills – but this little dog has the same idea:
Well I believe it is almost time to patrol our property and take a jaunt to the lake. I just hope that the deep blanket of “white stuff” is not snowball- forming. In which case – take the others – and I’m fine just to relieve myself on the paved driveway. Age has its privileges. Although I DO want to make sure I’m not missing out on something. I may just walk in the boot prints of Her Highness.
Have a good one. Peace and paws up. Stay safe.
Final note from Linda: We are very sad to share the news that Bumble, the Picard who had gone missing and was miraculously found, has passed away. The effects of his journey were more serious than initially expected. Hearts around the world have broken and our thoughts are with Donna at this terribly difficult time.
They take our hearts, and break our hearts – but we still wouldn’t have it any other way…..Rest easy Bumble…
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