Happy Belated 5th Birthday Maddy!

Not again...

Oh, I am a bad Mum! I totally forgot Maddy's Birthday yesterday!  I was so busy looking at the calendar that I made of the hounds that came, it didn't even register. It just popped into my head tonight!!

Maddy: Veil, I think totally forgetting my birthday is far worse than what happened to you! But at least I didn't have to endure the birthday hat, like last year!!

Birthday Girl Interrupted!

Miss Veil here today to tell you about something shocking...

Remember back when the human-shaming and dog-shaming posts were going on?  Mum and I mutually agreed that we would not embarrass each other....but I think I am backing out on that arrangement.

Why you ask?  WELL,  two weeks ago was my birthday!!  I have been patiently waiting for my party, but it has not been forthcoming.  I know it's been busy around here, but come on, Mother.  You keep telling me that you didn't forget...

So I ask you, is it worse if
(a) someone doesn't remember your birthday at all or
(b) if they know it was your birthday and don't do anything about it?

Behind the Scene

Maddy here today to talk about a little issue I have been having with my Mum.  

She seems to be fascinated with my behind, even so far as taking me to the V.E.T. to have them look at it too!  Now, I tell you, I am not a fan of having my tail lifted and although I have told her, she insists it is for my own good.  I informed them all that it would be better for all concerned if they left me to my own devices, but alas, I was over-ruled.  

Maddy:  Seriously Mum...get a hobby and stop being so anal about my glands!

Mum:  But Maddy, it's not like I'm doing this for fun.  You have an infection back there!!

Maddy:  So you think showing it off is the way to go?  I showed that VET what I've got.  Did you notice she had to change her scrubs???  I will get my displeasure across however necessary.

Mum:  The medication seems to be working this time, so hopefully your private areas will be private again very soon.

Beckett the bread-winner!

 Beckett here again.

During the summer, I entered a photo contest on FaceBook from Global Pet Food Store for a chance to win a year's supply, up to $1,000.00 of Acana / Orijen pet food (which is the brand we eat).  It was a Canada Day picture.

This week the UPS man dropped of an envelope containing vouchers for 8 free - 13.1 kg bags of Acana.

Mum says I have to share it with Veil and Maddy.  I said OK just as long as they know I am the bread-winner of the family for a few months.


I have also decided to pay it forward.  Since we were so lucky; I have been watching for good causes to donate some green papers to.

Gotcha Girls!

Beckett here today to talk a little bit about my two sisters, Veil and Maddy.  Today is their "Gotcha Day"!

Now, I will start with Miss Veil...she was here first, even before me. Actually, as she tells it, the reason I am here is because she asked for a sibling.

So then I came into the picture.

If she was so lonely, why is she wearing a muzzle at our first meeting?

We went for walks together and got to know each other.

Veil discovered the art of looking sweet (notice I say "looking"). She can pretend, but I know different.

Then one day, after a couple years of enduring enjoying Veil's undivided attention, Mum told us we were going to have a foster sister for a little while til she found a forever home.  In my head, I said "sure, Mum...whatever you say..."  I knew I was in for double tag-team sisters.

Then there was three....

Three from behind.

Maddy likes to use me as a head rest.

More walks.

Backyard time (Muzzles required, as we get a little competitive.)

Looks angelic, right?

A bit of a show-off, with all her obedience training and stuff.

I guess I like having my sisters  but the only thing that would make it better is if they would let me join in some of their made-up games, like spin on the bed.  Mum says its cause I'm too big and a bit of a bull in a china shop.  Anyway,  happy Gotcha Day, Veil and Maddy!

Love your big brother, Beckett!

Fall Colours

We have been a little slack with our blog lately, but the Veil, Beckett and Maddy said it was time to show off their new "Hope for Hounds" collars.

What!  You want me to move so you can paint?  can't you wait til after naptime?