It's on Sunday, October 23, from 4-6.Does the Pet Supply Plus store there have aHalloween dressup contest for pets? The one up here by me does and the animals are just hilarious.
Meet and Greet - Tentatively Oct. 15
#81
Posted 13 October 2005 - 06:34 AM
-Arda Barber
#82
Posted 13 October 2005 - 06:56 AM
This seems like a good plan. From the first page of this thread, I got the impression that we were all invited to attend and help out. Then on page 3 it takes a drastic turn and people are backing out right, left and centre.
I think we all just want to help, and we're all excited about seeing each other, and we're all proud of our dogs. We didn't want to cause any problems.
If there was some structure and certain dogs that would best represent SCD were chosen, it might avoid the excitement/disappointment that happened this time.
If I were closer, I would stop by with Tux, pick up some food, say "Hello!" and then head home. I'm not that close, so Tux can stay home. It's not fair for him to wait in the car for me while I'm there.
I think we need another play-date.... That way we can ALL go.
Stef,
Anyone can go... Stop in say "Hi" take your pet shopping in the store but it is the dogs that are staying that must be in TOTAL CONTROL AT ALL TIMES.
You said it right in which dogs are there to represent SCD. It is NOT that we don't love ALL these furkids It just we know that some of them can handle being around crowds, people coming at them, etc. I mean, does everyone know for a fact that their dog can handle a small child screaming and pulling and JUMPING on their dog without the dog reacting? Does everyone know their dog can handle other dogs, cats, rabbits, whatever walking right past them without the dog reacting?
I had a very small child come out of nowhere and lauched himself around Suzzanes neck, and was picnching her ears before any of us knew what was happening. Any dog maybe o.k. with that in his/her home enviorment but what about after a few hrs in a strange place, with strangers coming at them?
Please everyone, this is not to be negative this is just reality and we know EVERYONE has the best intentions at heart
Go have fun. no-one is excluded just want to make sure we don't have any problems
As far as getting together with the furkids we can do that in a non-public way like getting everyone together at SCD or wherever.
Thanks,
Cathy
#83
Posted 13 October 2005 - 07:45 AM
This is a great idea. We can even do it at a local dog park too, like Lyon Oaks by Wixom. Its's gotta be a good 10-15 acres of open, fenced land for the kids to play on with water bowls, toys, poop bags, and even a pavilion for us parents to chill out or snack or whatever. Let me know if anyone would be interested in a setting something up.
It's important the dogs behind the booth at this event reflect what Arda wishes for all her dobes. They have to be excellent reps for the breed. We are out there to educate the public and show them that these are not the viscious beasts that 70s movies are made of. They are gentle, alert, and tolerant. And most of all, well mannered. We want people to be impressed enough that they consider donating or exploring the option of adoption further. Please do come and visit, there's going to be all types of critters coming and going out that front door all day long and we know that the dogs selected to be there can keep themselves composed. I know I'd like to see some of our friends
Karen
-M. Acklam
#84
Posted 13 October 2005 - 08:23 AM
Jane
*door opens*
*Bark* *Bark* *Bark*
Peanut, you barked at your Dad??
It's me, Peanut, don't you recognize me?
*bark?*
What in the world are you doing coming in the back door? I don't know if I have ever seen you come in the back door. I am usually with you. How did you get to the store without me? How did you get out of the house unnoticed? What is going on here????? Are we off our schedule????? AAAAAAAAAaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!??????
*oof*
I protest.
Whadja bring me?
Look I found a 19 squeaker toy for 75% off!
*squeak* *squeak* *squeak*
Peanut's Ponderings: *squeak* is music to my ears, nineteen "squeaks" will be music to theirs.
#85
Posted 13 October 2005 - 09:37 AM
Thanks, Jane, I appreciate it!
~Jen~
#86
Posted 13 October 2005 - 09:40 AM
Here is what I have so far.
At noon we will have three dogs for sure. Ella with her Princess, Frank with his Bronson, and Karen with her Chyna girl. I'm not sure if Joni is bringing her doberteen or not.
About halfway through, Jen and Stef should be coming with Kizzy. I'll be expecting to see Michelle pop in with Rusty to say hi and show Ted another breed success story. Any other drop-ins for sure? Stephanie? Are you coming to say hi to all your old coworkers? Does Ted know that you have adopted dobes?Â
Anyone else? If your dog/dogs are well behaved we can rotate and give the others a rest.
Jane
Here is the post Jen. This is what I have so far. There is a later post that Steph made that said she would be coming around 1:00 to meet you and do some shopping. Hopefully we will see a hot dog.
Oh yes, Michelle says she isn't coming.
Jane
Edited by dobeluvr, 13 October 2005 - 09:42 AM.
*door opens*
*Bark* *Bark* *Bark*
Peanut, you barked at your Dad??
It's me, Peanut, don't you recognize me?
*bark?*
What in the world are you doing coming in the back door? I don't know if I have ever seen you come in the back door. I am usually with you. How did you get to the store without me? How did you get out of the house unnoticed? What is going on here????? Are we off our schedule????? AAAAAAAAAaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!??????
*oof*
I protest.
Whadja bring me?
Look I found a 19 squeaker toy for 75% off!
*squeak* *squeak* *squeak*
Peanut's Ponderings: *squeak* is music to my ears, nineteen "squeaks" will be music to theirs.
#87
Posted 13 October 2005 - 09:49 AM
sounds good.
Sorry, Jane, for making you retrace your steps to find that for me. I know I can be lazy, but I'm at work, and you know....my brain is NOT working today...it even FEELS soft and mushy...WTH?
#88
Posted 13 October 2005 - 04:55 PM
Michelle & Rusty 146_4650__2_.jpg 16KB 21 downloads
#89
Posted 13 October 2005 - 05:01 PM
Ella
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.
-Josh Billings
#90
Posted 13 October 2005 - 06:39 PM
Honey Locust Hills On A Wing and A Prayer DCAT CA (Faith), Honey Locust Hills Little Leap of Faith DCAT (Hop), Honey Locust Hills Notorious B.I.G CA DCAT (Big) and UKC CHTurkhaven's Notorious RBG CA DCAT(Ruth)
"Love is everything it's cracked up to be. It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for." Erica Jong. In memory: SCD Where's the Beef, CGC (1995-September 20, 2008); Athena's Dark Angel (May 1, 2009 - November 17, 2011); Second Chance Bow to Me CGC, RN (?-July 3, 2012); Second Chance Brownie Zipper CGC, RN (2000-September 23, 2013) SCD Catch Me If You Can (2006 - May 3, 2016) DPRRM Sapphire Hidden Treasure, CGC (December 1, 2005- December 5, 2016) SCD Watchful Princess ( - 2018) C-ATCH CS-ATCH4 CS-ATE SCD Some Roads Are Rocky CGC, NA, NAJ, AXP, MJP2, OPF (October 10, 2005 - September 10, 2019) C-ATCH5 PACH2 Shadow's On Eagles Wings, BCAT, CGC, TKI, NA, NAJ, XFP, MJP2, MJPB, MXP3. MXPB, T2BP, PAX (Gabe) October 23, 2011 - May 26 2020)
UKC CH Ashtrick N Kettle Cove Irish Royalty, OA, OAJ, OAP, AJP, NF, OFP, CAA, CGC, SPOT, TKI, FCAT (March 4, 2015- July 29, 2022)
#91
Posted 14 October 2005 - 07:56 AM
Michelle, sounds like a plan, sweetie!! I won't be going out to the M&G after all, I'm hoping if it's ok with Stef, to head over to the swamp on Sunday, instead of going over on Saturday.
We WILL meet one day, I'm hoping! Hopefully you'll be able to come out to SCD on the "tentatively" 29?
#92
Posted 14 October 2005 - 07:43 PM
*door opens*
*Bark* *Bark* *Bark*
Peanut, you barked at your Dad??
It's me, Peanut, don't you recognize me?
*bark?*
What in the world are you doing coming in the back door? I don't know if I have ever seen you come in the back door. I am usually with you. How did you get to the store without me? How did you get out of the house unnoticed? What is going on here????? Are we off our schedule????? AAAAAAAAAaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!??????
*oof*
I protest.
Whadja bring me?
Look I found a 19 squeaker toy for 75% off!
*squeak* *squeak* *squeak*
Peanut's Ponderings: *squeak* is music to my ears, nineteen "squeaks" will be music to theirs.
#93
Posted 14 October 2005 - 07:44 PM
DON'T FORGET YOUR CAMERA, JANE
-Arda Barber
#94
Posted 14 October 2005 - 07:45 PM
Good luck to you all. One of these days something will fall on a weekend I am not working and have no previous plans.
Thanks Mary! Maybe you can make it out to Arda's on the 29th?
Jane
*door opens*
*Bark* *Bark* *Bark*
Peanut, you barked at your Dad??
It's me, Peanut, don't you recognize me?
*bark?*
What in the world are you doing coming in the back door? I don't know if I have ever seen you come in the back door. I am usually with you. How did you get to the store without me? How did you get out of the house unnoticed? What is going on here????? Are we off our schedule????? AAAAAAAAAaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!??????
*oof*
I protest.
Whadja bring me?
Look I found a 19 squeaker toy for 75% off!
*squeak* *squeak* *squeak*
Peanut's Ponderings: *squeak* is music to my ears, nineteen "squeaks" will be music to theirs.
#95
Posted 14 October 2005 - 10:23 PM
#96
Posted 15 October 2005 - 03:50 AM
Thanks Mary! Maybe you can make it out to Arda's on the 29th?
Jane
Jane, I work every other weekend. So, I am working on the 15th, and unfortunately 14 days later is the 29th, and my weekend again. Actually we do not work Sundays, so if the date was the 30th??????????
Dogs don't know about beginnings, and they don't speculate on matters that occurred before their time.
Dogs also don't know-or at least don't accept-the concept of death.
With no concept of beginnings or endings, dogs probably don't know that for people, having a dog as a life companion provides a streak of light between two eternities of darkness
Stanley Coren
#97
Posted 15 October 2005 - 05:25 AM
SCD's Shooting Star "Stella" - We will work on titles.
Vixenvale Kingston's Warren - Kingston (2006-2017)
SCD's Black Tie Affair "Tux" - PCD, CGN, CGC (2004-2015)
Can CH Jimary Jack's Are High "Jack" (Pug) - PCD
#98
Posted 15 October 2005 - 01:08 PM
Rusty is SOOOOOOOOO cute! What kind of dog is he?
Well Rusty's mom is a German Shephard. His dad well....he just came did his thing and left so nobody really knows what the daddy is. Some say Boxer. When he was a puppy he looked more boxer.
Michelle & Rusty
#99
Posted 15 October 2005 - 08:44 PM
Karen
-M. Acklam
#100
Posted 17 October 2005 - 07:22 AM
Joni
Emmalin Jane, George, Clyde, and Rascal (meow & hiss)
From the Bridge - Cosmo (12/2005), Katie (7/2006), Mr. Munchkin (11/2008), Bella DSA, CGC (1/2009), Skitter DSA (12/2010), Beau (11/2014), and Calvin (6/2017)
"The world of the generous gets larger and larger... The on who blesses other is abundantly blessed; those who help other are helped." Proverbs 11:24-25
"They that sow in tears shall reap in joy" Psalms 126:5
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