On Trial: Bazinga!

Mom got dressed and ready to take a car trip without us! She said it was about a trial run. Is Mom on trial? Where is she going? She gave us no clues but just smiled. Dad brought us outside and then Mom opened the trunk of her car. Bazinga! Shelton or Sheldon as we say is here on trial.

20140122-062836.jpg He is visiting from a friend and will hopefully become a therapy dog. When you say Sheldon,

20140122-063010.jpg He is six inches taller than me at the shoulders and outweighs me by about fifty pounds! Dash and I think he is a great surprise and are happy to mentor him about house manners. (He has always lived in a kennel). Besides, he is cute! Look at this face!!

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I hope his trial works out!!
Woofs and wags,
Bella

Hospitality and a Guest Room

From time to time, most humans have guests that come to visit. Some stay overnight in the “guest room”. Humans always offer the best hospitality to their guests- good good, good company and good accommodations. Of course, when it is cold, they want to insure that their guests are warm. Now wouldn’t this make more sense than an extra blanket?

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Just sayin’

Woofs and wags,
Bella

Special Visit

Yesterday was a very exciting day! First we went to Noe Middle School to volunteer. The students were so happy to see us after a long break and several snow days! They really needed us too since they were stressed by a science test over Newton’s first three laws. After our classes, we hurried to the car and drove across town. I had not been to this place before. But Mom knew the way. She told me that we were going to visit her daughter and the first Grandchild. I felt honored because I had not been allowed near the first Grandchild when he came to our house. I was fascinated by him. Most babies like me and this one was extra special to Mom so I wanted to get to know him.
We parked and knocked on the door. Adri, Mom’s daughter answered, holding the First Grandchild. He looked ready to go to Texas in his A&M outfit!

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He was sucking on a lemon to help his cold. When he saw me, he clapped his hands and reached for me. Mom told Adri, ” He likes dogs and wants to pat Bella”. Adri said, “What will Bella do?”. I wanted to giggle. Mom explained to Adri that I would let the First Grandchild pat me and would be very calm no matter what he did. Finally the First Grandchild got to pat me! We were both so happy!! He clapped his hands again and again and smiled his big smile! Stephen, his dad, smiled when he saw the First Grandchild patting me. It was a Very Special Visit!!

Woofs and Wags,
Bella

Pet Therapy at EKU

One of our favorite volunteering gigs is our college doggie de-stress day at EKU during dead week prior to exams! Teams from Pawsibilities Unleashed spend nine hours providing opportunities for students to pat, hang out and talk to “furry” therapists to release stress. Here are some pictures of our 2013 visit!

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I am often surrounded by a crowd!

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Some people just needed to lay on the floor with me.

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This gentleman captured the historic moment he first touched a dog!

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Girls always think I am sweet!

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I got my belly rubbed!

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Refueling with bottled water!

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At the end of the day, I am very tired!

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It was wonderful to visit with our friends at EKU!

Woofs and wags,
Bella

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