The crime scene.
Heart Baby being shaken.
Miss Bug fleeing the scene.
In other news, Hailey Bug was seen taste testing taco salad near the microwave. Since no picture evidence exists, Miss Bug continues to deny any wrong doings.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Investigation Wrapped up in Heart baby case
A crime was committed in an Ottawa home late last night. Heart Baby was ripped open, and her insides were methodically removed. When questioned regarding the attack, Miss Gemini Cricket stated "I saw Hailey Bug clearly commit the crime. Aunt C witnessed it as well." Miss Bug initially denied all allegations, however when the below pictures were released, she plead guilty to the crime. She cited her reason for the crime "Heart Baby was looking to lose some weight. I was just performing liposuction."
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Day One Pictures
This is the only evidence of destruction on day 1!
Gemi was so excited to see me after work she was sticking to me like glue!
Our walk. This was the best picture I could get.
Gemi does not like having her picture taken with Lee!
A Talk about a Walk
Preamble: Today was our first walk. We went about 4k in just under an hour. All 3 of us went.
Aunt C: That was a nice walk girls. Gemi - I didn't think you'd want to come.
Gemi: Of course I wanted to go. It's a beautiful day, and I love you Aunt C.
AC: Thank you Gemi! Your score on the walk is 10 out of 10. You are a wonderful walker!
G: Of course I am. That Hailey though. I think she should get a 3.
Hailey: No way, I did everything asked of me. I walked, didn't I?
AC: Hailey, yes, you were very good, but I think there's still room for some improvement. I say 7.5 out of 10.
H: No fair! You said walk. I walked. That's a 10!
AC: That's true, but you did pull a fair amount. And you were all over the place.
H: But I was walking. This marking system is garbage!
AC: Well Hailey, I appreciate your concerns, but you do need to work on being a nice walker. And you needed 20 treats just to walk at a 7.5.
H: Sigh. I still love you Aunt C, even if you're unfair.
Note: Gemi is currenly napping in an undisclosed place, and Lee is on the couch using my foot as a pillow. I can't be all bad.
Aunt C: That was a nice walk girls. Gemi - I didn't think you'd want to come.
Gemi: Of course I wanted to go. It's a beautiful day, and I love you Aunt C.
AC: Thank you Gemi! Your score on the walk is 10 out of 10. You are a wonderful walker!
G: Of course I am. That Hailey though. I think she should get a 3.
Hailey: No way, I did everything asked of me. I walked, didn't I?
AC: Hailey, yes, you were very good, but I think there's still room for some improvement. I say 7.5 out of 10.
H: No fair! You said walk. I walked. That's a 10!
AC: That's true, but you did pull a fair amount. And you were all over the place.
H: But I was walking. This marking system is garbage!
AC: Well Hailey, I appreciate your concerns, but you do need to work on being a nice walker. And you needed 20 treats just to walk at a 7.5.
H: Sigh. I still love you Aunt C, even if you're unfair.
Note: Gemi is currenly napping in an undisclosed place, and Lee is on the couch using my foot as a pillow. I can't be all bad.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Super Aunt - Not only a Dog sitter, but a Blog sitter!!!
This one's all about me, but I promise dog stories in the future!
I've dog sat for Gemi and Loki many times. It's always been a challenge in some way, usually due to the fact that I was running an animal hospital with my cat taking medication, and Loki needing to be stuffed full of pills, up to 8 at a time, and at times go as far as force feeding him. I really don't mind, it's a lot of work, but it's a nice way to bond with my nieces and nephews. I knew Loki very well from the time he was a puppy, as I lived with him for the first part of his life. And I've had plenty of time to bond with Gemi in the past 6 years. The cats are easy, I've lived with them a lot, and well... they're cats. Low maintenance!
This time might be the most daunting dog sitting gig I've had thus far. Hailey is a handful. She and I get along very well so far, but we've never been alone, without Lady there to lend a hand or give instruction. LeeLee's sweet and nice, but she is extremely curious and busy. We have lofty plans to go for walks every morning and evening to ensure lots of exercise. We're recruiting friends like D and Auntie K to get us to the park. We'll do whatever it takes to ensure enough exercise happens and LeeLee is a happy girl. I'm not afraid of animal bodily functions. I can deal with illnesses of all types and administer medicine easily if I have to. I know the basic commands. But... I also know Hailey finds new and creative ways to be a handful on a regular basis. Today is s a great example... see the below Blog entry, and add to that an additional escape just happened.
But despite the fact that I know that the next 12 days will be a lot of work, I really look forward to getting to know my newest niece LeeLee, and to reconnect with my favourite Gemi. What better way to bond than to experience the full day to day life with the pups!
I've dog sat for Gemi and Loki many times. It's always been a challenge in some way, usually due to the fact that I was running an animal hospital with my cat taking medication, and Loki needing to be stuffed full of pills, up to 8 at a time, and at times go as far as force feeding him. I really don't mind, it's a lot of work, but it's a nice way to bond with my nieces and nephews. I knew Loki very well from the time he was a puppy, as I lived with him for the first part of his life. And I've had plenty of time to bond with Gemi in the past 6 years. The cats are easy, I've lived with them a lot, and well... they're cats. Low maintenance!
This time might be the most daunting dog sitting gig I've had thus far. Hailey is a handful. She and I get along very well so far, but we've never been alone, without Lady there to lend a hand or give instruction. LeeLee's sweet and nice, but she is extremely curious and busy. We have lofty plans to go for walks every morning and evening to ensure lots of exercise. We're recruiting friends like D and Auntie K to get us to the park. We'll do whatever it takes to ensure enough exercise happens and LeeLee is a happy girl. I'm not afraid of animal bodily functions. I can deal with illnesses of all types and administer medicine easily if I have to. I know the basic commands. But... I also know Hailey finds new and creative ways to be a handful on a regular basis. Today is s a great example... see the below Blog entry, and add to that an additional escape just happened.
But despite the fact that I know that the next 12 days will be a lot of work, I really look forward to getting to know my newest niece LeeLee, and to reconnect with my favourite Gemi. What better way to bond than to experience the full day to day life with the pups!
Don't Go!
I fear Miss Hailey Bug has figured out that we are going on vacation and she is not. At least I am using to justify her very bad behaviour today. She has not been this bad for months, if ever!
This has been our day today – all before 10 am (and may I say I woke up in the best mood as it is the last day before holidays!)
1) After 6 months, figured out a way out of the backyard. She was just between our house and the neighbours, so I was able to easily get her. But now on our to do list is dog proof the yard again . . .
2) I had the guest room door open as I was packing some things this morning. I am in my room getting something and I hear “ripppppppp” and there she is yanking on the comforter and has ripped a big hole in it. I believe she was doing this because she was trying to get the cat who had climbed into my suitcase.
3) Our walk. I had Gemi tied to my left and Lee in my hand on the right. She was not walking today, she was stalking. She had been watching cheetahs hunt on TV yesterday, so maybe she learned from it. I finally put her around my waste because I couldn’t hold her anymore and the walk went a bit better.
4) Got home and put her in the yard (and I was with her) and she tried to get out again. As I was digging out the tie out from under the snow, somehow I cut myself and had a handful of blood.
At this moment I am thinking I should have boarded the beast. Hopefully she will behave for Aunt C who is moving in and taking care of her (bet she is an angel!). Aunt C is going to try and keep up the blog some while I am away. I can’t wait to read about their adventures (which I am sure will be fine!)
Bad Cookie
When presented with a cookie she does not like, Miss Cricket plays the "bad cookie" game. This involves placing the cookie in the middle of the floor and dancing around it. The moment the cookie becomes threatened by another (in other words, the moment it looks like LeeLee might want it), Miss Cricket needs to hide it.
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| Attempting to bury the cookie in the blanket |
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| Trying to push the cookie through the blanket |
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Leap of Love
Miss Cricket has the worst habit for people she loves, she likes to jump up and bite them hard when they arrive at the door. Sometimes, if she can show restraint, she will get a toy and carry it in her mouth. This incompatible behaviour prevents her from biting.
While annoying and painful, this bite is a right of passage into Gemi’s very exclusive pack. Pack members include, Lady and Man, Aunt C, Auntie K, Dustin, Uncle Chris and Grammie.
Last weekend, Aunt C stopped by. Aunt C had a medium sized bag in front of her. Miss Cricket was so happy to see her, she jumped mouth open over the bag to give Aunt C the bite she deserved! Even though it hurt, Aunt C was impressed with her jumping.
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