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Dog with cancer

kevin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:43:36 +0000

Sad news this week about one of the older dogs in our town, who has a place in the hearts of most of the local people. Lola is a Newfie and she lives in a traditional grocer’s shop, where she lazes for most of the day in the delivery van. The sliding door is left open and Lola collects cuddles from almost everyone who passes by. At the end of last year Lola had a growth in her neck but that was cured. Now she has another malignant growth and it is not responding to treatment. There is no logic to the occurrence of cancer, apart from Mesothelioma cancer. She is nearly eight years old – a good age for a Newfie – but I am afraid there will be some sad news quite soon.

Dog Maid of Honour

kevin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:21:17 +0000

Primrose and the Groom

As I have been dog sitting for our vicar’s dog recently, it was agreed that she should act as doggie maid of honour, and also represent our own dear departed Kev. On the day, Primrose appeared, resplendent with a beautiful cream bow tied to her collar. True to form the Standard Poodle took the proceedings in her stride and posed graciously for photos with the happy couple and guests. Some might say the ceremony was rather camp but any bereaved dog owner will understand that the presence of primrose and the other dogs helped to ease our grief that our own dog could not be with us on the happy day.

After the service we escaped to a Stratosphere hotel, something we could not have done while he was alive. But I would be very happy to trade holidays abroad for the companionship of my dog again.

Primrose the Poodle as my bridesmaid

Dog Rescue by Celebrity

kevin — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:14:27 +0000

I was very pleased today to read about the Animal Rescue Foundation in Chicago, which was set up by Tony LaRussa, Manager of a Baseball team over there. The charity operates a “no-kill” policy which is especially valuable for older dogs who are homeless. Kevin was nine years old when he was found straying in the street. Many of our dog shelters would have put him down because older dogs are hard to rehome. Fortunately he was taken to the Mayhew Animal Home, which pledges to keep all healthy dogs alive and find them a new home. If you are thinking of getting a dog please go to one of these shelters and give a dog a lovely home. It beats giving your money to a commercial breeder’s POS system.

Dancing Dog – Raving Retriever

kevin — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:53:00 +0000

Have a look at this Fab dancing golden retriever at a dog show. I hope he won first prize! It is a a long dance and the final moves are superb, so stay with it. I dance with my Mum occasionally but my dancing ability is nothing compared to this.

Dogs Can Talk – Here is Proof

kevin — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:17:00 +0000

My friend Blondie just sent me this top video clip of talking dogs! I am sometimes a little vocal, especially when we are going out for a walk or if I am being taken for a night at my favourite pub. But I cannot compete with these dogs. The Dalamatian says ‘hello’ and the West Highland Terrier says loving things to his Mum. Have a listen and you will be amazed: I am off to practice my act.

Write your top dog story and get paid

kevin — Fri, 11 May 2007 13:49:00 +0000

If you have a funny, inspiring or heartwarming real-life story about your dog or a dog you would call “friend”, I have some friends who will pay you for it. This is what they are offering to any dog whose story is accepted

US$100 “permission fee” upon publication.
Your byline with the story
A free copy of the dog story book when it is published

The Happy Guy Marketing is collecting stories on behalf of Snapshots of Heaven, publishers of the successful Snapshots of Heaven series, as seen on the Home Shopping Network, in over 100 TV, radio and print interviews, and on sale in major bookstores across North America. The dog volume will be the second in the series.

More Traffic to My Blog

kevin — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 20:22:00 +0000

I am meeting loads of clever bloggers as I make myself known on the blogosphere. I have a profile at mybloglog, you can see my widget on the left hand side – I called it ‘recent woofs’. I enjoy seeing who has visited and checking out their blogs too. When I log in I get all sorts of information about my visitors and where they have come from. People say there are some famous bloggers at mybloglog: well, I’m there, anyway.
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Dog Friendly Hampstead

kevin — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 19:13:00 +0000

Another fun afternoon in Hampstead, where we can all visit or favourite places and none of us has to wait outside. First I went to the dog friendly Catto Gallery, while Mum and Dad looked at their favourite art I warmed myself by the fire, then outside I had my photo taken with Winston Churchill and President Roosevelt!
Down into the village Mum likes to go to Zana boutique in Flask Walk, where Zana herself made me very welcome: she is a real animal lover. Finally round to the cafe in the Hampstead Indoor Community Market for some cake, along with a pet rabbit who was visiting on the way from the vet’s surgery. The cafe owner (who makes great cakes) says I am his favourite dog client – and he is my favourite cake maker!!

New Dog at Kevin’s Local

kevin — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:14:00 +0000

Finally Mum and Dad took me to the pub last night, after my traumatic day. They were in such a rush after they both dragged themselves away from the laptops that they forgot to feed me first. When we arrived, they got me some crisp (chips) and a nice bowl of ice cubes. The little Jack Russell was there as well, and everyone was watching a football match on the TV. There were a lot of goals and every time the crowd roared, the Jack Russell barked loudly along with them. He was also dancing on two legs to beg for treats – that is a step too far. Then a new friend came in – Sammy, a handsome Samoyed, with his Dad, George. He is a large a white dog with a long and thick double coat, friendly and gentle. Mum and Dad made a huge fuss of him, cooing and saying how beautiful he was. I was quite jealous and I started barking to remind them I still needed my dinner.
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I was Tagged

kevin — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 14:57:00 +0000

Scrappy tagged me so I have to write my resolutions.
The game is to list 5 New Year Resolutions
and then to tag 5 more dog Bloggers:
1. Drink more water – then I can mark out the whole of Muswell Hill as My Manor
2. Stop scavenging food from the street – as long as I get nice biscuit when I get home
3. Start chasing balls when hoomans throw them. They like it, and I might get more treats.
4. Stay on the pavement when we are walking along the streets. Mum says I will fall in front of a car one day when I strain to cross.
5. Wear my bandanas more often (and keep them 0n). We have lost loads of scarves, Mum will have to pin them for me. Also they look good in photos!

I have tagged Butchy and Snickers, Hana, Bear Bear the Rottweiler, Charlie and Pacco
I could not tag Loui as someone already got him!
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