Sassy Says

In a perfect world, every dog would have a home

and every home would have a dog.

~Unknown

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This is a heart-warming story from USA Today, about Hospice Fosters for dogs and cats. I'm not sure I could do it, but I'm so thankful for those who can!

Happy Trails,

Coyotes

A pack of coyotes frequently visits our property. Although we've never seen them, they serenade us with their yip-yap howls. While the dogs find this activity upsetting, I find the coyotes' mournful cry beautiful and mesmerizing.

I realize many people consider coyotes pests and a danger to society, but I admire the coyotes' adaptability. They have managed to survive despite conflicts with man, including habitat encroachment.

I shot the video from our deck at 12:30 AM. If you listen carefully, you can hear Sassy getting the last word, as usual.

I love this song, performed by Don Edwards. You might recognize it from the ending of Grizzly Man, the story of Timothy Treadwell.

Happy Trails,

Zack's Tongue

I have 2 questions:

Where does it all come from?

And, where does it all go?

Happy Trails,

I'm Juz Sayin'

Folk will know how large your soul is,

by the way you treat a dog!
~Charles F. Doran

Happy Trails,

Monday's Memory-Zack and Sassy

July 2, 2005

Zack loved Sassy from the minute we brought her home.
In this video, you can see his delight in having a new playmate.

Happy Trails,

Sunday is for Family

Daddy, acting silly

Savannah, GA

~July, 1979

This picture was taken six months before Daddy died of a massive heart attack, at age 52. This past Thursday, January 14, marked the 30th anniversary of his death. I will always remember Daddy as young, happy and full of life and laughter.

Happy Trails,

All You Need is Love

We received this great award from our sweet, little furiend, Coco.

Coco is a perfect example of the proverb,

"Good things come in small packages."

If you don't know Coco, please visit her blog and tell her Dog Daze sent you!

If you have not yet received this award, please feel free to accept and pass on the love!

Happy Trails,

Sassy Says

A dog naps so much because it loves so hard.

~Anonymous

Happy Trails,

I'm a Retriever

Remember the song by the Monkees, I'm a Believer?

(I know, my age is showing...)

~Adapted from Hallmark Cards

Happy Trails,

Wordless Wednesday

Happy Trails,

I'm Juz Sayin'

No matter how little money and

how few possessions you own,

having a dog makes you rich.

~ Louis Sabin

Happy Trails,

Monday's Memory-Brandy

Brandy (Golden Retriever) was the first dog I owned as an adult.

I bought her in 1975 while living on campus at the The University of Georgia.

When I visited the breeder another girl was there who wanted Brandy.

The girl was also living on campus and wanted the breeder to hold the pup for two weeks until the quarter ended. The breeder was moving and needed to sell Brandy ASAP, so I bought her and successfully kept her hidden for two weeks.

I sang Golden Ears to Brandy...

modified from David Bowie's Golden Years.

Brandy and I were happy to move to the North Georgia mountains.

Brandy was my first of three Golden Retrievers.

Happy Trails,

Sunday is for Family

Daddy

USMC Post

Guam, 1953

I believe the happiest times of Daddy's life were the 20 years he was in the Marine Corps. He was proud to be a jarhead.

Happy Trails,

Mango Minster 2010

One of our favorite doggie bloggie buddies, Mango, is hosting Mango Minster 2010. This event is nothing like Westminster, where all the "my poop doesn't stink" dogs compete! MM is for "real dogs" (and kitties) who live to have fun!

Zack, Sassy and Buddy have entered in the Sporty Dogs category!

Good luck to all the contestants!

Zack

Sassy

Buddy

Happy Trails,

Sassy Says

Snow brings out the kid in us all.



We had a dusting of snow at our house yesterday.

It was enough snow to close schools, cancel flights in Atlanta,

and make doggies frisky.

Congrats to Alabama Crimson Tide,

National Champs!

Happy Trails,

Saved by an Angel

From Boston Bar, British Columbia:

To see some amazing photos of a mountain lion in Colorado, taken by KB's wildlife camera. click here.

Happy Trails,

So You Think You Can Dance

I saw this on omidog and had to share!

This is the happiest dancing dog I've ever seen!

Watch the man with the moustache. He's loving it!

Happy Trails,

I'm Juz Sayin'

The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you,

but he will make a fool of himself too.

~Samuel Butler, Notebooks, 1912

Happy Trails,

Monday's Memory

I'm adding a new weekly blog post, called Monday's Memory. I hope this will encourage (force) me to get my old photos and videos scanned, saved, edited, and organized.

This week's memory is from our first cross-country trip in 2005. We were camping at El Vado Lake State Park in New Mexico.
Zack and Sassy (who was 5 months old) were having a great time running on the beach when Sassy discovered the lake. She's been a water dog ever since!!!
Sorry, there is no audio or music. That's also on my list of things to learn this year!

Happy Trails,

Sunday is for Family

Mother
Savannah, GA

New Year's Eve
~1960

If you look closely (hand on mantle),

you'll see Mother is wearing white gloves.
She was the epitome of a Southern Lady.

(She tried desperately w/ me, but failed).

Daddy made the ceramic Santa pitcher and mugs on the mantle.
I still have the set and cherish it.

Happy Trails,

An Award

Dog Daze is proud to accept The Superior Scribbler Award from our friends at Stella's World.

I did a little research and discovered that this special award has been circulating since October 2008. You can read about the origin of this unique award here.

Of course, as with every Blog Award, there are a few rules.

They are:
1. Each Superior Scribbler must in turn pass The Award on to 5 most-deserving Bloggie Friends.

2.Each Superior Scribbler must link to the author & the name of the blog from whom he/she has received The Award.

3.Each Superior Scribbler must display The Award on his/her blog, and link to This Post, which explains The Award.

4.Each Blogger who wins The Superior Scribbler Award must visit this post and add his/her name to the Mr. Linky List. That way, we'll be able to keep up-to-date on everyone who receives This Prestigious Honor!

5.Each Superior Scribbler must post these rules on his/her blog.

Since the Scholastic Scribbler Award has been around for quite a while, many of you have probably received it already, but I would like to pass it on to the following 6 (rules are made to be broken) wonderful blogs:

Daily Dose of Jack- TG, I know you don't do awards, but I have to include you in my list. Your blog makes my day, everyday!

Dog Talk- Yes, I'm a sucker for black Labs, and Moose's mom has such a delightful way of sharing his goofy, lovable antics.

Chit Chat Room-Not only does ~K have a houseful of her own pups, she's also a vet tech and shares the most amazing stories of her patients.

Posted from Home-My Canadian friend, Deb, shares her world of creativity, beauty in the simple things, family, and now Ernie, her beautiful, rescued black Lab.

Potpourri from NC-A fun look at the world through the eyes of any "only cat," who is a self-proclaimed Diva.

Khyra's Khorner-Most of you doggie bloggers are familiar with Khyra and the wonderful work her mom does helping transport lucky pups to their new fur-ever homes. She is a special lady, who I am pleased to call "my friend."

The results of my 2010 survey show that an equal number of people will say "two thousand ten" and "twenty ten." (Except TG, who will continue to say 2009 for a while-chuckle!)

Happy Trails,

Welcome 2010

I'm taking a survey. How will you refer to the new year?

Will you say, two thousand ten or twenty ten?

Happy Trails,