DANES WORLD

My New Favorite Toy

2012-01-15T20:00:00.000-08:00

Some of you may remember last time Grammy and Grampy came they gave me a new toy. It is squeeky and makes lots of noise. It isnt really a big dog toy, but it is more fun than any toy I have ever had. I just love to play with it, and make mommy and daddy play with me.

Mommy was shocked one day, when I brought it into her room and dropped it at her feet and stared at it until she would play with me. Mommy said something like "Well, I guess old dogs CAN learn new tricks!"

Hmmmppphh, who is she calling old! Watch THIS old gal play:

BARK! Sasha the Soccer Player Princess!

A Pet's 10 Commandments

2012-01-09T18:30:00.000-08:00

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you. Always!

All is well in the Princess kingdom. But mommy thinks that all you furries can handle only so many pikchures of me sleeping away.

Credit note: This was borrowed from a rescue site.

The Liebster Blog Award

2012-01-02T19:59:00.000-08:00

I won an award. Mommy is amazed... I am not suprised. After all, I AM a Princess!

Mommy thought we were losing our friends, since she hasnt been posting much about me these days. In spite of that, we won this award, not once, but TWICE last month! At least we still have 2 friends... BOL
Thank you to Luke and Milka for not forgetting about me, even if I am getting to be a boring sleepy old lady.

Part of the process of getting this award, is giving it to 5 people of my choice. Here are the RULES:

(1) Thank the blogger that gave you the award and then add a link to their blog.
(2) Reveal your top five picks (with less than 200 readers) and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.

(3) Copy and Paste the Award to Your Blog.

(4) Hope that the people you’ve sent the award to forward it to their five favorite up-and-coming bloggers, and keep it going!

My 5 friends that I want to share the award with are:

Waldo & Gus: They moved above us in Callee-for-na and we havent heard as much from them, but mommy managed to find their mommy's blog and read all about the move. Each time mommy looks at Waldo, her heart gives an extra beat in memory of my later brother, Max

Randi: Another big doggie that lives below us, in Calee-for-na too. I cant beleive she is almost as old as me!

Digby & Delta: Digby came to his forever family after they lost Mr Darcy. We dont get to hear from them as often as we like, but they are still my buddies.

Nala: She has a new hooman baby sister and she takes really good care of her.

Lincoln: Mommy thinks it is cool to have friends in other kuntrees. Lincoln lives in France. Mommy wonders if he Barks in french?

So what have I been up to?

Daddy is tearing up the Big Water Bowl... again!

And of course... I am supervising!

What else is a Princess to do?

BARK! Sasha the Princess

Huge Treats from Mr Chewy

2011-12-26T12:47:00.000-08:00

This has been the BEST Pawmas EVER!

Mommy said that we were contacted by Mr Chewy. He said he thought we were a perfect match to try out his services and then tell all you furries about it. This is mommy's first attempt at a review, so bear with us.

First, Mr Chewy told mommy she could do some shopping on his site. Mommy ordered some goodies for me and for my kitty cousins and my great grand kitty cousin. The packages arrived less than a week later.

Mommy placed the first box on the table, out of my range, but I circled it and circled it, knowing there was something GOOD for ME in it. But she said I had to wait. I couldnt see, but I could sure smell it.

The second package arrived the next day. Both came from the big truck with an X on it. When daddy carried this package in, he was shocked at how much it weighed. Mommy did not pay attention to weight, and even surprised herself, that she was able to receive this 40 pound package at a shipping cost of NOTHING!

On pawmas morning, daddy said I could have one of my presents. He unwrapped it for me, saying I would make too much of a mess myself.

Yummmm, yummm, a meat bone. This one is called "The Tank" meat knuckle bone. Daddy put a towel under me, cause he knew it would be messy. I think I chewed on it for 3 hours and even broke it in half.

Finally I was exhausted. I will save it for later.

Mr Chewy was very nice to stay in communication with mommy, telling her the treats were on their way. Mommy said it was the easiest order she ever placed and was impressed with the prices and especially the FREE shipping for orders over $49, no matter what the weight. She did feel sorry for the man in the X uniform who had to carry it.

The best part is that Mr Chewy is going to give all our fur friends a 10% discount when they come check out the goodies at his site, using the referral code: MMMC1912

And he also will donate $10 to The Best Friends Animal Society for each order placed using the referral code: MMMC1912

We invite you to visit Mr Chewy and check it out. It sure made my Howl-i-day nice.

Until then, enjoy this video from The Best Friends Animal Society (no kleenex needed).

BARK! Sasha the Princess!

Note from Mommy: I have been compensated for writing about my experience. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.

2011-12-21T10:57:00.000-08:00

Christmas Past

2005- First Christmas with Mommy and Daddy.

I was still getting to know them after only 2 weeks.

The next year, I tolerated this dum thing on my head, because I fell in love with Mommy and Daddy.

OK, I am merry... So when does the eat and drink begin?

Fleas Navidog

Sasha the Princess

More Presents

2011-12-17T12:19:00.000-08:00

"When up on the porch I heard such a commotion."

I just had to...

Mommy was not pleased when she got home. She said these were DADDY's gifts, not MINE. What? I thought ALL packages under the tree were for the Princess!

"But, " She said, "There is a package for you in the mailbox." Oh, Santas commotion on the porch was just the mailman? Mommy brought in my package, so I got to open ANOTHER present.

But it wasnt a play toy. It was my morning and night treats? That wasnt a fun present!

Merry Christmas!

Sasha, the Princess

The Bearded Man Came!

2011-12-11T16:11:00.000-08:00

Grammy and Grampy came to visit. And brought lots of treats for the Princess. This is Grampy. Some hoomans thinks he looks like Santi paws.

They gave me a big red sock and I got to unwrap my own treats. Daddy even let me eat a few right away.

Grammy says I deserve princess toys since I am a princess. This toy is lots of fun. It makes noises everytime I try to grab it. It is my new favorite toy. It sure makes mommy and daddy laugh a lot when I play with it. They said I look like a clumsy overgrown puppy.

After I opened all my treats, daddy and grampy came and gave me lots of attention. I wasnt too sure of all this, but finally got used to it.

All the fun and excitement wore me right out. After I got all my treats and toys open and played with, I went right to sleep.

(see the pink toy? That in my princess mirror)

BARK! Sasha the Princess

The Tree is Back!

2011-12-07T13:47:00.000-08:00

Mommy and daddy put a tree inside the lair again. They are silly hoomans. Mommy said it is to put presents and treats under. Look what I found under the tree...

The best present EVER!

Some of you doggies may remember that Mommy and Daddy go on a road trip to Monterey each year after the big food day. I have been going with them for a few years (2007, 2009, 2010). But this year, mommy was worried that I wouldnt have as much fun, because of my tired leggies and accidents. After much worry, she found a nice girl and boy to come stay with me. They were so nice. I got lots of lovin, even though I was worried about mommy and daddy being gone for so long. The girl even took a flashy of me and sent to mommy, to let her know I was ok and thinking about them. I only had one accident the whole time. When they got home, I was so excited to see them...

Now the pack is all together again!

BARK! Sasha the princess

Note from mommy: What a blessing it was to have Breanna and Steve Carroll come stay with our little girl. She was so good for them. After the first message that all was well, hubby and I were able to totally relax on the trip and enjoy ourselves knowing she was in good care. Our only regret is we didnt get a picture of Sasha with her new friends. But it is good to know, we can have little escapes on occasion now.

Another Doktor Visit

2011-11-04T16:30:00.000-07:00

Mommy says she is sorry that we have not been keeping everyone updated. She said no news is good news. It is just that our lives are so routine, mommy hasnt had anything exciting to put into blog world.

But this week we had a bit of unwanted excitement. My innerds have not felt too well, and I havent really wanted to eat the foodies. Mommy was starting to worry that maybe the daily treats I get for my rthrytis were making me feel bad. Then when mommy went to clean my messies, she found some red stuff. So she made me lay down and looked at my belly. There was a big red ugly spot on my lower tummy, and red stuff was coming out. Mommy tried to clean it up, but it wouldnt stop.

So she called the doktor and they said we could come right in. Daddy came home and I got excited that we were going for a ride, and oops, another accident. We went to the doktor and while he was looking at the red spot, I had another accident, right there in front of him. I was so embarrassed. The doktor petted me and said it was ok. But daddy had to run from the room. Mommy said he was a "winp". I dont know what that is, and that is probably good.

The doktor took me to another room and the nice people cleaned me up, so I smelled pretty, then poked me with sharp things. Then they brought me back to mommy and told her to give me even more treats. Yippee! they said it would make me feel better. Then we went home. Mommy said her bag was lighter. I saw the plastic square card come out and daddy sighed and told me I was an expensive princess.

I layed down all the way home, then went right to sleep for the rest of the night. All that excitement wore me out.

This weekend daddy went away with a bunch of other men, to some place up high. Mommy said it will be a "princess" weekend. I cant wait to cuddle, just mommy and me. She isnt afraid of my messes.

note from mommy: The vet thinks she had an absess or blister of some sort, that may have gotten infected. It was swollen and HUGE, like the size of my hand! He said her white blood cell count was ok in th rest of her body, so he is treating it with antibiotics and another medication to help her gasteric system. He said if it hadnt gone away in 10 days, then she would have to go back in and possibly have it removed as it may be a tumor. Within a day, she was her old self, the swelling was gone and she is eating again. We are praying that all is well now. The vet called 2 days later to see how she was doing (which impressed me to no end- AGAIN!) and said the other blood work they did for her liver functions (due to the deramax we give her) was all ok, and barring any other incidents, she doesnt have to come back for another year for liver tests. YAH!!! Looking forward to celelbrating with her alone this weekend. Bath for her, cuddles for both of us!

I Still Got Spunk!

2011-10-01T12:43:00.000-07:00

I may be an old gal, but I still have the stuff!

BARK! Sasha the Princess

Tips To Growing Old Gracefully

2011-09-19T22:13:00.000-07:00

When mommy and daddy brought me to my forever home, I was already 5 years old. They never knew my real birthday and my age was an estimate. Mommy says I should be over 11 years old now, which for a big doggy like me, is pretty old.

For those of you who have traveled this journey with me, I want to reassure you I am still doing well. My back leggies get tired quickly, but I am still eager to do a little walk every day, play tug and do zoomies in the lair (sometimes I fall down). Most of the time I can make it out behind the lair to do my thing, but when I have an accident, daddy is more patient with me. The treats I get every morning and night have made me feel better. So mommy thought it might be a good idea to share some tips on how I am aging gracefully.

So here goes...

Get a massage often

Always sit like a lady

Stay curious

Get plenty of rest

and more rest

Have a sip of wine on occasion

Play daily

Clean your teeth as much as you can

Eat your vegitables

Drink plenty of water

Most importantly... Take a walk every day

BARK! Sasha the Princess

New Friend

2011-09-02T09:58:00.000-07:00

BARK! We have a new new friend from Texas to the bloggy world. Welcome Jasmine, the Black Dane...

She is from Texas and just learning how to teach her humans all the tricks we big dogs know.

Welcome Jasimine!

Wild Thing!

2011-08-02T17:20:00.000-07:00

Mommy cot me licking my old old boo-boo. She said it was looking too red, so she had to hide from me. Mommy's sissy gave me some pretty tape at christmas to hide my boo-boo's. I look like a WILD THING!

BARK! Sasha the Princess

Sweet Brithday Gathering

2011-07-14T20:30:00.000-07:00

This happened in the town near me.

All I know is that I want some of that green cake! Forget the hats, give me the yummies!
BARK! Sasha the Princess

Sleepies and Things...

2011-06-26T17:48:00.000-07:00

The viewing deck is all done. Mommy and Daddy said it is their pry vat sank chooree. But they let me come up with them and lie next to the big water bowl. I get a better view to protect them.

Mommy got a new flashy, so I have to be on guard again. She caught me in non-action mode. For some reason mommy gets these wild urges to come love on me when I am trying to behave and get my sleepies.

BARK! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

Note from mommy: They say "Let sleeping dogs lie", but how can I resist this!

TAAAA DDDAAA!

2011-06-10T18:24:00.000-07:00

My friends guessed before I did. Yep, it is an observation deck. Daddy said to not get too comfy on it, as the big water bowl and tent will go back on it when he is finished. I am not quite sure about being so far above the ground, so only go up there with daddy right now. It looks a little scary.
BARK! Sasha the princess

MORE CHANGES...

2011-06-04T10:05:00.000-07:00

Today daddy got up early and started moving things around in the back lair.

I can feel mommys excited energy, so it made me bounce around with her for a little while. She says something new is coming into our lair.

Then I got busy inspecting for critters.

Daddy says... STAY TUNED...

BARK! Sasha the Princess!

BARK FOR OLD FRIENDS!

2011-05-21T09:28:00.000-07:00

We had visitors! Jim & Regina Manley were friends with mommy and daddy from before they got married. They helped mommy and daddy get their new house made all pretty before I came to live with them. Regina and me hit it off right away. I knew she was never afraid of me, so when she was in our lair, I always gave her special attention and I got lots of lovins from her. Then we all got sad when they moved away. Mommy said Jim used to help get people around by taking them up in the air (I thought only bridies could fly?) When he put them on the ground, they would go into jungles and sometimes scary places to help other people get their hearts fixed by Jesus. Now Regina & Jim live in Idaho.

Jim & Regina still go in the air to find people who need their hearts fixed. Mommy said they are part of a place called MAF. All I know, is that I am glad I got to see them and get my Regina lovins. I put fur on their clothes so they wouldnt forget me on their way back to their home.

BARK! We miss you Jim & Regina!

A Dogs Work is Never Done!

2011-05-06T10:58:00.000-07:00

Daddy started digging in the yard again. So I had to keep a close eye on him to make sure he did it right. He was doing real good and going real deep. I was very proud of him, until instead of putting a treat into his hole, He buried a bush. WHAT?

Today mommy started playing in the dirt too. Instead of burying her treats, she layed stuff on top of the dirt. She asked me to help make sure her spaces were even, so I did some sniffing around.

Mommy, I think this space is a little crooked. I think you need to move it more.Hmm,let me check. This looks to be just about right.

Job well done!

BARK! Sasha the Inspector Princess!

Not me! Really!

2011-05-05T07:26:00.000-07:00

This time it was not me. REALLY! Daddy spent part of the day tossing this trash all over my sleeping area. I wasnt even allowed to be near by while he did it. Then he got rid of most of the evidence and let me back in. But still...look at all this mess around me. Good thing mommy was home to see who REALLY made the mess this time. She told daddy as long as he cleaned it up afterward he would not be in trouble.

Mommy said the mess was worth it to get the "new look". Im not sure what she was talking about, but I DO know that now I cant guard the front of the lair because of those new big white things in the see through squares. Daddy opened the top part of them and mommy gave a big sigh, but the lower part will be staying closed. They sure do go through a lot of weird things to keep me sleeping all day.

BARK! Sasha the Princess!

Note from mommy: Another one of those Sasha created home improvements. Yes, we splurged on shutters, but for more than looks. Frugal princess mommy would hardly spend that kind of money for just a "look". But when I came up with the idea of TWO purposes, it was instantly justified. If the blinds were open, Sasha tended to stand guard at the windows and bark and bounce at every creature passing by the front of the house. Including insects...HAH! And if the blinds stayed close, I felt like I was living in a cave, no light. So both issues have been resolved. We can open the top portion and get some light in the room now, and yet the bottom portion lets Sasha relax and stay "off duty" until someone actually approaches the front porch.
Sigh of relief.... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

GOOD EASTER NEWS!!

2011-04-24T11:59:00.000-07:00

Mommy's eyes started leaking this morning because the man with the long coat called real early in the morning to give her good news. He told her all the poky's he gave me came back good. The treats I get each morning are still working good inside me and nothing has to change. He said the red stuff inside of me is even better than before, so I dont have to go visit him for a long time. And he told her that if I my leggies move slower I can start getting some more treats called TRAMADOL which will make the hurties a lot less. Mommy was so impressed that he took the time to call her on this special day to give us the news. And that he talked about my visits being over a year, which means I have a lot more time to spend with Mommy and daddy.

After they got home from their Sunday home, they gave me big hugs. They told me that today is a special day because of a man long time ago who came from a Rainbow Ridge to visit us. He was a really good man and people were mean to Him and hurt Him a lot. He went away for a little while, then came back and invited all His friends to come back to a Rainbow Bridge for hoomans where they will always be healthy and happy, like the place us furries go when we leave our forever homes. Mommy told me that today was a good day to hear the news that I will live longer, because today is the day that hoomans celebrate new and eternal life.

Then we went to play outside.

I showed them what a healthy active princess I am, by searching out a crawly thing.

They thought I was just being silly, then daddy saw the stripe on a crawly thing. Mommy got nervous that I would fall into the big water bowl, so she made me come inside. Mommy's are always overprotective!

HAPPY EASTER EVERY DOGGY AND HOOMAN!

HE HAS RISEN!

BARK INDEED!

SASHA, THE PRINCESS

IT'S ALL GOOD!

2011-04-23T16:43:00.000-07:00

This morning when daddy took me out to go potty he did a weird thing. When I skawted, he tried to put something under me. That scared me so I stopped. Then he looked inside and didnt look too happy. But mommy took the few drops and put in another bowl and put in the cold box in the smelly room. That was real odd!

Later Mommy and Daddy took me for another ride. When we got there, I knew something where we were because I smelled all the other furries. I heard mommy tell the lady at the window that we were following up and she gave her the little bowl they had this morning. They had me walk onto a big shiny thing and mommy said I lost weight. Last time i was there, I was 145 pounds, and today I was 135. Do I look skinnier?

We went into a little room and mommy and daddy sat down and seemed real relaxed, so I layed down too.

Then a man came into the room with a long coat. He petted me all over and it felt real good. He said I was pretty healthy for an old lady. He said my teeth were pretty clean and he was happy with how well I was doing. Mommy was really glad he didnt have any concerns. Mommy and daddy told him about my late night accidents.She had him explain to daddy why they are out of my control. I am so embarrased, but he told them that is had something to do with age and my knee's hurting. So he is going to give me some more medicine to help me feel a little bit better. I try real hard to be a good girl and go outside, but sometimes it just surprises me and pops out. He said that will happen more when I am sleeeping or relaxed since my brain doesnt talk to certain muscles during that time. I was taken away from mommy and daddy so the man could poke me with something and cut my nails. He told mommy he would call her later to tell her if the inside of me was still doing good. But mommy seemed real happy when we left.

While we were there, mommy got real sad when she saw some hoomans crying. She said that their furry was going to rainbow bridge and the hoomans were very sad. And then another lady outside was crying by her machine and we saw some people come get something out of her car. Mommy told daddy there was so much sadness that we should just sit outside and be quiet. Daddy petted me a lot and told me that he and mommy will be sad too when I go to Rainbow Bridge. But until then.... we will play, sleep and love!

BARK!!! Sasha the Princess

We're Home!

2011-04-08T19:53:00.000-07:00

We are home now. Man, is it hard being a good Princess for all my fans. I have slept straight through the last two days. Even Mommy said she has bliss tears on her paws and walks funny. I am glad mommy and daddy took me with them on their adventure.

Note from mommy:

We are used to getting a lot of attention having the princess with us, but it was CRAZY for those two days. So to fill everyone in... Sasha stayed in the Disney Kennels, while we hit the parks. We went back every 4-5 hours, and took her out for a walk around the entrances, rested for a bit, pottied and fed her. She seemed to adjust well inside the kennel, despite the much barking going inside. She had a small caged area and her own bed to sleep on. The potty area behind the kennel was astro turf, which Sasha snubbed her nose at, so we had to find little dirt area's around the entrance for the princess to utilize. Because of her knee arthritis, she gets herself up by her front legs only. When she is tired, she struggles and usually ends up scraping her "heels" and making them bleed. So we put tissue around the scrapes and then wrapped her ankles with some leopard print duct tape. And of course, she wore a rubber bootie on her right paw, to protect against dragging and making her nails bleed. She was geared up for safety, which led to many questions.

We had to practice our graciousness by smiling and answering the same questions over and over...
Yes, she is a Great Dane. No, she is not as big as most, she is smaller.
No, she is not hurt, she just has duct tape bandaids on her heels to keep from scraping them
Yes, she is older and no she does not have hip dysplasia, she has arthritis
Yes, we know a Dane's life is short, but she has made it to 10 1/2 and is still going strong
No, she wont bite you. Yes, you can pet her
No, we dont put a saddle on her
No, she doesnt sleep with us or between us, she has her own bed
Oh, how nice, your aunt, uncle, neighbor, sister, grandparents (fill in the blank) had a Great Dane too.

We totally accept the fact of having a large dog will gather attention and will NEVER be rude when people want to meet her. But I have to admit, sometimes you just want to be invisable. Especially when we are trying to get her to "go potty" or eat without distractions. However, she was very well behaved and took it all in stride. She loved walking at the same pace as the crowd entering the gates. I had to laugh, as she just looked around as if to say "Im with the pack... we are migrating... what a pack!". So cute!

2011-04-05T15:23:00.000-07:00

aaaaahhhh... WHAT IS THIS?
they r cheating on me?

2011-04-05T13:42:00.001-07:00

people watching w/ daddy
not many furries here
mommy says people act like im a didney ride 2.

here again

2011-04-05T09:30:00.001-07:00

day 2--mommy said 2 watch out 4 a mouse! im going 2 sleep & ignore all the barking!

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2011-04-05T07:46:00.001-07:00

i even got 2 sleep in the same lair w/ mommy & daddy!

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2011-04-04T20:20:00.000-07:00

i havent seen Mickey yet...but people keep asking me 4 plutos pawgraph

2011-04-04T18:28:00.001-07:00

guess where we r?

2011-04-04T10:25:00.001-07:00

-Mindy

We r going somewhere. mommy

2011-04-04T10:24:00.001-07:00

We r going somewhere. mommy said its a surprise. my bed came 2.
-Mindy

Bad giirrlll...

2011-03-25T07:07:00.001-07:00

I haven't heard mommy call me "Baaaad giiirrlll.." for a long time. This time I didnt care, because the floor was moving and mommy had a couple heads.

Do I look wobbly?

All I remember, was that mommy said "You'd better eat this before it goes bad" and pointed at the green beer bread she had made for their special sait padriks day. How was I suppose to know she was talking to daddy...

Yep, the evidence was left behind. I was not sure if she was unhappy that I didnt share, or that didnt eat it all, and left crumbs on the floor.

But was RRRRREEEEEAALLLYYY made her madder, was when she discovered her very special home made rye bread gone too!

She had just made a new loaf and had only a couple bites. How was I suppose to know that she wanted to eat it all herself?

The problem is, this new "Pretty Lady" she talks about in the smelly room, is my nose height. Of course if she leaves things here on my table, I am suppose to eat it, rnt I?

BARK! Sasha the Princess

Note from mommy: Before anyone reports the princess momma to PETA, no alchohol was left in the bread after it was baked. :-)

I is a BUNNY RABIT!

2011-03-18T15:17:00.000-07:00

I love the orange sticks mommy shaves in the smelly room. Whenever she is working on them, I come and stand politely at the door to the room. She will always give me one. Some times I eat it real neatly (like in these pik chores) and other times I leave little orange bits all over the floor, which annoys mommy a little.Mommy says I will be able to see better at night because of this. Im glad, since lately I have to make a lot of visits outside late at night in the dark. Mommy wants you to note how gently I take my food. Mommy is very grateful for the first peoples that I lived with who taught me this. She never has to worry about me biting her fingers. When she give me my morning pill treats, because they are so little, I take them with my tounge then pull into my mouth. I dont want to ever hurt mommy when she is feeding me yummies!

BARK! Sasha the princess

Backyard chores

2011-03-13T17:38:00.000-07:00

Just another day of supervising daddy in the yard

Making sure he doesnt miss any weeds.

Hmmm, think I need to look a little closer

I think you may have missed one, here let me get it.

Good job Daddy. I think you got them all!

Supervising is a hard job, but someone has to do it.

BARK! Sasha the princess

The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers

2011-02-27T18:29:00.000-08:00

THE WONDERFUL THING ABOUT SASHA...

SHE'S BOUNCY, TROUNCY, FLOUNCY, POUNCY...

FUN FUN FUN!!

BARK!!!

I lernt a new trick!

2011-01-20T15:48:00.000-08:00

To get mommy to speed up the walkies, I have started showing mommy exactly what she needs to get going. Mommy thinks I lernt a new trick, so I will let her think she is a smart pack leader.

I know this is kind of dark, but in the corner in the leash thing mommy puts on me for walkies.

This is for the peoples who dont like to turn their heads. It took a little extra time on this one.

SASHA The princess.

Santa Came!

2010-12-29T16:36:00.000-08:00

Mommy and daddy slept late, but I found my own toys under the tree in the house and played all by myself. Then mommy and daddy woke up and teased me. Where did my toy go? I like my toys. Mine all mine. I dont have to share with anyone.
What did you get daddy? Can I help you unwrap?

This looks like something I might like.

I like playing with the toys that hoomans throw away

The next day we went on a road trip to Grama and Grampa's house in Area zona. Santa left me a stocking there too. I showed gramma and grampa what a good doggie I could be. It was very hard work being cute the whole time. Today mommy and daddy got ready to go in a hurry when all the white stuff fell from the sky. I couldnt get a smell from it, but it was sure cold.

Now we are home safe and sound again.

Happy New Year from Sasha and her family!

12 Hours of Christmas

2010-12-24T22:30:00.000-08:00

You might have heard about the rains in Sunny Southern Calee Forna. The water kept leaking from the sky for a long long time. Nothing for a doggy to do but...

Sleep... Sleep...Sleep...Can Santa get here is all this water? Is he coming in a boat?Sleep...Sleep...

Sleep...

Sleep... Ok, I can't stand this anymore...

My eyes are closed Santa...

You can come now. I promise not to bark!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Love Sasha the Princess

and her hoomans!

I've been good!

2010-12-19T14:18:00.001-08:00

Just waiting for Santa to come!II've been a good girl... honestly... no really, I have... ask mommy. No wait.... ask gramma!

Mommy said to never play in yellow snow...

Is this yellow snow?

Is it Christmas yet?

BARK! Sasha the Princess

On the Road Home...

2010-12-11T16:30:00.000-08:00

By the end of the trip, mommy got creative protecting my pawzies. Don't worry, they werent as tight as they look. On the last morning, we all woke early to watch the sun rise. First mommy and daddy went to the place where they had their first kiss. A new bench was there this time. Mommy remembered that this sad thing happened shortly after her and daddy started liking each other.

Then they went to sit on a bench and wait for the big light to come into the sky.

Then it started peeking out.

Finally it made it's appearance!

After that, mommy and daddy took me walking around to contemplate life, walkies, bones and sniffies.

Then we loaded up the big green machine and hit the road again. I was pretty excited to be on the move...

until we started going around and around. Mommy kept telling me to lay down, but I was afraid I would slide, so I stayed stiff. We kept going up, down and around. This doesnt feel good.

Finally mommy asked daddy to stop, so I could walk around and get some fresh air. Isnt this a pretty place? This is big rock in the water is called Big Sir.

We stopped again to watch the funny looking animals. They smelled awefully bad and make a lot of odd noises.

But I was more interested in this bush. I just have a thing for bushes these days.

Mommy said we were going home, so I finally settled down for the ride.

Home Sweet Home!All tucked in for the night.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....

Sasha the Princess!!

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW...

2010-12-07T14:13:00.000-08:00

The big water bowl in the sky stopped leaking the next day. But mommy and daddy wanted to stay in bed, so I got to snuggle up with them. Mommy wants to make sure the "hotel people" know that I never slept on the masters bed. I only got to get up once and snuggle for a few minutes. Daddy had to push my bum up cause my leggies were too tired. Then I made all my snuggle noises. At home the bed is too hight to even attempt to get up on. Mommy and daddy never left me alone in the lair, but one time they tricked me and very sneakily walked out the door faster than I could get up and follow them. I could hear them snickering on the other side of the door, then they came back and petted me. They just wanted to see if I would bark when they were gone. I didnt bark, but I sniffed the door for a long time. So from then on, anytime they were near the door, I situated myself right in front of it, so they couldnt get away without me!
When I finally got mommy and daddy moving, we went down to the big water bowl. It was very bootiful again. Last time we were here, mommy and I almost got drow ned with the water coming up real high. Mommy walked the other way real fast and saved us. This time we stayed farther away.

Isn't this a good meditation pikchur of daddy and me?

Apparently this hooman wasnt too concerned about her and her furry being drow ned! They just walked and played along the whole danger zone. That doggie actually got all the way into that cold water bowl... bbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrr, not the princess!

On our walk, I finally spotted one of those tree furrys! It even started shouting things at me. I got really worked up. Daddy had to hold me back. Mommy apoligizes for the pikchure being sideways.

After all that excitement, I needed some sleepy time. So back to my favorite spot.

Mommy and daddy got tired of sleeping and we went for another drive. This time I got left behind, while they strolled the streets. Hmmmppphh! Mommy tried to tell me that my paws were too tired to keep walking and I needed to stay behind and let them heal. Finally we settled for the night. See how much mommy took care of my paws. But it helped keep the floor of the lair clean.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz............

Sasha, The Princess!

BBBOOOTTIFUL MORNING!

2010-12-02T08:37:00.000-08:00

Day 2 Good Morning! I let mommy and daddy sleep in a little, but then woke them up so they wouldnt miss this barkiful day. This view was just a block from our lair. I was so excited to get out and sniff that I was prancing and bouncing on the walkies. A little bit later the water bowl in the sky started leaking, so we had to go back to our Lair.

Mommy and daddy put on their water coats and we headed back out to explore. We were going to walk through a forest, then mommy told daddy to drive up a little street and we found the big water bowl again. So we got out and explored. Mommy was sad because there were a lot of dead flying furries laying on the beach. But I was a good girl and stayed away from them. Then this litle furry spotted me and started running toward me. Now I dont mind being admired by other furries from far off, but when they come close to inspect me, I get a bit huffy. Mommy got mad at it's hooman, cuz she wasnt paying ANY attention. So daddy took me the other way, while mommy caught the furry and took it back to it's homman and warned her that I play a bit rough and may hurt her furry. So the hooman put it back on leash and kept walking.

After they were long gone, mommy took my leash off so I could run with daddy. Mommy thinks I run funny becuase of my sore legs. I dont like going into the big waterbowl like I used to, so I stayed out, except to try a sip... spit, spit... that was AWEFUL!

Then mommy kept following my feet around to get a picture my sand prints. But the water kept washing them away, or I would drag my back paw through the sand. Finally she got this good one. Then her and daddy put their paws next to mine. This is her favorite all time picture!

When we were leaving the beach, mommy spotted a BBBOOOTIFUL Blue Meryl dane laying in a window at a lair. Her and daddy just kept oohing and awing over it. He was sitting very kingly and regal and paid no attention to us. I was a bit put off by all the attention they were paying the other furry! Did they forget they were in the presents of a PRINCESS?! After we started driving, the water bowl in the sky started leaking again. This time a lot of water came out.
But mommy and daddy were eager to find a place for me to go potty, so we we went exploring in the woods. We all got real wet, but I loved all the smells.

During a walk, I saw another furry and got a little bit huffy. When daddy grabs my collar, I sit down, but this time I fell down and when I was trying to get up, I scuffed my heels. Then started bleeding. So mommy had to wrap up my heels when we got back to our lair.

Since the sky was still leaking, we all stayed in the warm lair. Mommy said I needed to rest my owie's. So I got to cuddle with mommy in front of the fire. Then we all went to sleep again. Awww... my favorite spot!

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....

To be continued

The Princess!

THE PACK ON THE ROAD!

2010-11-30T17:54:00.000-08:00

After all the hoomans ate the bird, mommy and daddy packed up the Green Machine and we hit the road. I was pretty excited and paced around a lot. Then we got to a really big lair and settled down. Mommy told me I had to be quiet, but there were too many new smells and sounds to sleep, so I made sure mommy and daddy felt safe by giving them a warning bark every hour. This did not make daddy too happy.

The next morning daddy got bizy packing up the Green Machine.

Mommy and I greeted the other pups. The lair we slept at lets furries stay for FREE! Mommy liked that. Be sure to visit when you are traveling. La Quinta
This time we were on the road for a long long time. I kept asking "Are we there yet" and they kept saying "NO! Go to sleep". So finally I laid down and relaxed.

Finally mommy announced " WE ARE HERE!"

Remember how I won a free night with my Princess looks at
The Victorian Inn ? They greeted like the Princess I am. With lots of attention and treats. Even the manager came out to greet me and gave me a big green treat!

Then she said because I was the big winner, I got an even better treat. A pull toy! I can wait to play tug with daddy!

The first room we went to had hard floors. Mommy asked if we could change rooms since I would slip and slide on them, and may hurt them. But they sure were pretty. Mommy wants to stay in one of those rooms when there isnt a furry with her. Then we got to our room. Mommy said it was very Ellee Gant. I dont know who Ellee is, but I liked it too. We could even hear the water dogs barking from the big water bowl outside.

Later we went for walkies. This is the place where mommy goes in and out of big rooms handing over paper to people, while daddy and I wait for her outside.

I stand at attention and keep a close eye out for her. Even when lots of people come to visit The Princess, I keep on alert and watch to make sure mommy is safe. Not until she is safe by my side to I allow anyone else my attention.

This time daddy went into a room. It smelled really good. He said he was getting us a treat. We all got some chocolate goodies. Mommy wants everyone to know, that I get "special" chocolate, safe for doggies.

Then we went back to the room to settle down for the night. Awwww, my favorite spot!

Wtih my favorite pillow!

To be continued...

ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....

The Princess!

THE PACK IS ON THE MOVE...

2010-11-25T10:46:00.000-08:00

Yes, my furry friends, the pack is heading out tonite for our annual Mont her ray trip. This year mommy told me I had to earn my keep. So she sent in my pik chure for a contest and I won! I got us a FREE nights stay at our favorite Mont her ray hotel, The Best Western Victoria Inn. They spoil all furries there and even have special deals for the hoomans if they bring their furries with them. They even put my pik chure on their web site. Check it out here!

There are lots of things to do to get ready. This morning mommy gave me a bath. I was a good girl and stood still for the whole thing. Mommy and daddy even mixed in some hot water so it was nice and warm, to keep me from getting too cold. Mommy was worried I would be too cold if I didnt dry off fast enough, so she pulled out the nosy blow thing.I didnt like it at all. She kept pointing it at me, and I kept trying to get away. Finally she gave up and just gave me rubbies with a towel.
Then we had to pack my bag. Yes, furry friends, I have MY OWN SOOT CASE. Mommy says with me getting to be an old lady, we have to pack lots of things for pre cashions. After she was done, I had to inspect it to make sure everythere was there.
"Ok, I am ready to go. When do we leave?"
"What? We have to wait? "
Mommy says all the relatives have to come eat a big meal first! OK, I will be a good girl and go sleep in my safe place until it is ready to hop into the big green machine!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Sasha the Princess!

Night on the Town

2010-11-01T16:51:00.001-07:00

Mommy and daddy wanted to run away from home, because they said a lot of little people would come knocking on the door asking for treats. So we all jumped into the Big Green Machine and ran away together.

First stop was for a treat for mommy and daddy. Daddy was really happy when he got the white cup in his hand. Then we went for walkies and sniffies. There were hoomans all over, dressed really funny. But I was too busy sniffing everything to be bothered with the silly hoomans. Even the little furries were wearing funny looking fur. I was admired a lot, and some hoomans called me a horse. I kept telling them I was not dressed up!
This is a place for furries downtown. They were just closing when we came by. Someone came to admire me, and she was holding a furry in her arms that was as little as my head. It stayed very quiet. Daddy said it was probably afraid of me.

After that, we went to a really yummy smelling place. Mommy said the sign read "The Stockade". So many good smells were coming out, I didnt want to leave. Even daddy was lingering a bit long. Mommy tried to take a pichure with the flashy, but she said it died. FINALLY... no more flashy's. I can be left in peace. We walked around, them stopped at another smelly place, while mommy and daddy ate some. I was so tired I laid at their feet. With amazement, mommy started feeding me some tasty meats. As long as I stayed laid down, she kept giving them to me. I think I will always lay down at their feet when we are out and about, especially if it gets me such tasty treats. She told me I was a very good girl, and she was very proud of me.

BARK! Sasha the Princess!

Another Lazy D Sunday

2010-10-31T16:05:00.000-07:00

Daddy and Dog Meditations zzzzzzzzzzz... Sasha the Princess

I FOUND SOMETHING

2010-10-22T10:42:00.000-07:00

Daddy put a new sniffie in the back yard. It has good smells!

And Im not telling anyone what it is! Even mommy and daddy dont know what it is!

BARK! Sasha the Princess!

Good News!

2010-10-14T09:39:00.000-07:00

Mommy and I went for a drive. First we stopped at her friends house and I got to meet her little furries. Well, really, they didnt have any fur on them, but we all got to go for a walk together. There were all kinds of new smells to sniff. Back into the Green machine and onto the next stop. Mommy said we were going to visit the furrie dok door. It was really hot outside, so we were glad to get into a cool room to wait. We did not have to wait long, when a strange fellow came and took my leash and me away from mommy. I wasnt too sure about that. Who would protect mommy while I was gone? They poked me with some sharp things, then brought me back to mommy. She smelled ok.

A lady came out and told mommy that they didnt get a "you r anal is". I didnt know what she was talking bout, but mommy sure did. We went outside so I could sniff again, and when I started to go potty, mommy tried to put a bowl under me. But I guess she didnt do too well, because her and the lady just laughed when they looked in it. That was the weirdest thing mommy has EVER done with me! I guess the lady told her that the bowl wasnt as important as the other pokes, so we left. While we were there, they also gave me a paw di cure. See how pretty my nails are? Mommy said she will sit down and play with them with the rough stick to make them prettier.
After all that excitement, I had to get a good rest. It sure was exhausting being a good girl princess for mommy ALL day!

Oh, the good news? The furry dok door called mommy last night and told her that the test results came back very very good. He told her I dont have to get poked again until next year. BARK! BARK! But even better news? Mommy said I can go on the annual Mont ear aye trip next month with her and daddy. That is the place that spoils furries like me and we get to see lots of moving water and smell so many new things. I asked if we get to stay at the same lair that spoiled me last time and Mommy said yes, because it is their favorite place too. Mommy says it is a more important because that is where her and daddy had their first kiss (YUCK!).

BBBOOOOOFFF!! Sasha the Princess

Previous Trips:

Out and About Redlands

2010-10-06T12:24:00.000-07:00

Mommy said i was better enough to go for longer walkies again, so we jumped into the Green Machine and headed out to site see in town. First we drove into a big box. Then a loud noise started. It sort of scared me. I could see water running all over the Green Machine, then it kept shaking. Mommy kept telling me it was ok, but I wasnt so sure. Then it got dark inside and even more noise. I was not liking this and started shaking real bad. Finally it ended and daddy drove away. Mommy said the Green Machine was now "pretty".

We went to a place called THE REDLANDS BOWL. It was big and had a lot of places for people to sit. I could smell a lot of good stuff. Mommy said that is because people come and eat here and watch and listen people do stuff on the stage. Sounds boring to me.

Daddy and me went up to the stage and pretended to "do stuff".

Mommy said this place was built in 1924 inspired by Mrs Grace Mullen. She was determined to bring Music and Performing arts to everyone, without a charge. Mommy says the place really fills up with people for all the summer events. Her and daddy went a couple times without me. She said her favorite was when they played PETER & THE WOLF. She remembers that from when she was a little pup.

This is what it looks like when people start to come. They have picnics around the grassy area and enjoy the coolness of the evening, while that talent is on the stage.

After that, we walked down the street, while I did my sniffies. Then we came to another old building. Notice the big Q-Tips in the sky again? Yep, we have these all over town. I always keep an eye out for those furries that climb them and chatter at me! The Post Office was built in 1930's by the Works Progess Administration. Mommy said that was a group that helped create work for people when there was none. Inside this building is a Museum that shows old postman pictures, postcards and postal tools. This is mommy's favorite post office. She explores the old postcards if she has to wait to long to do her business. I'm just glad she didnt stuff me in one of those post boxes and mail me off.

BARK! Sasha the Princess

Lazy D Sunday

2010-10-03T14:46:00.000-07:00

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.... Don't wake the sleeping D's

D= Dad & Dog

WE MAKE HOOMANS HAPPY!

2010-09-19T08:52:00.000-07:00

My friend MOOSE if famous! His mommy sent his pich ear to a car tunist and got him drawed up. Go see it!

DRAW THE DOG

BARK! Sasha the Princess

Presents and Pops

2010-09-18T12:13:00.000-07:00

My furry doktor sent me a present. What is it mom? Can I open it? Please, please?

Hmm, what is this? Treats in the mail? Mommy took it away from me before I started chewing on it. She said it is a special treat that will make me feel better. It is called Deramaxx. Mommy gives me 1/2 of a treat a day. She said she can tell that I am getting up a little easier. The furry doktor said I should be able to grow to be an even older lady and going on my walkies will be a lot easier. HHHAARROOOO!!!

I was so excited, I left this nice present for mommy. She said it was disgusting!

To get even with me, she started making weird sounds with her feet! I did not like it at all, so...

I went outside and got daddy. He made mommy stop. But she kept laughing for a long time.

BARK! Sasha the Princess!

Note from mommy: So far no side effects from the new meds. We are so glad. I have been watching closely for any good changes, and the first week I was a bit disappointed. But then I noticed she is getting up a little faster, and she hasnt fallen backward as much as she was a couple weeks ago. She is still getting lame toward the end of her walks, but not falling down. Not sure how long or how much of an improvement we will see, but we are just happy that her pain is most likely more under control and her "issue" is gone. Would love to hear of everyone elses experience with Deramaxx.

Baaarrroooo... My tummy is better!

2010-09-01T18:31:00.000-07:00

Hi every furrie and human furrie. Sorry mommy has been so busy, she hasnt let me on the pooter to update everyone. My tummy and bum are back to normal. The furry doktor sent us some ant tie botics to help me feel better faster. And it worked. See I am back to chewing my bones and sleeping on my own bed without coverings.

Grammy and Grampa were so concerned, they drove out all the way from Arizona to check on their grandog. First I let them give me all kinds of lovins and attentions, then I showed them how well I was by chasing after my toys.

This morning during our walk, my back leggies got real tired and my bum kept falling down. Mommy had to help me home. I was so tired. Mommy is waiting to hear from the furrie doktor to find out when I can start my new ant tie flamitoree. She said I will feel like a pup again. I cant wait!

BARK! Sasha the Princess

And the Doc says...

2010-08-18T18:53:00.000-07:00

I am feeling a wee bit better. I have been able to eat some more food and get lots to drink. While mommy and daddy ate dinner, I went and layed out in the back pair a dice. With the running water and cool grass I was able to relax. Mommy said the furrie doc called with good news. He said the tests came back good and that my kids knees and live hers are working just fine, so I will be ok to take medicines to help my legs. He said the issue I am having is a reaction to the rimadyl stuff, so he is now going to have mommy give me something called diramax. My friend MOOSE takes that for his knees too, so mommy is hopeful it will help me. The doc said that I have to wait 3 to 4 days for all the other stuff to get out of my in test ums before I can have the new stuff. He also told mommy to feed me some hooman food with chicken and rice. I have heard my other friends have had this and liked it. So mommy is making me some right now. The doc said it will help clear up the problem I have had. I hope it helps soon cause my bum is real tired, sore and stinky. I have had 3 baths today, and mommy is ready to take me out for another.

BARK! Sasha the Stinky Princess

I dont feel good

2010-08-18T10:28:00.001-07:00

I have been having a lot of accidents at night, so mommy has been sleeping in my lair with me, to let me out if I need to go. Daddy said he misses mommy, so they decided it was time for me to visit the furries dokdoor. Daddy pulled out the new ramp for me... And into the big green machine I flew!

The new ramp fits a lot better for me. The one daddy made for Max was a bit too big and I couldnt lay down comfortably with it near me. And mommy likes the new one cause she can actually pick it up too. So off we went for a ride.

Wait, what is this place I have never been here before. Am I getting my pawnails trimmed again? But you dont expect me to get up on that table do you?

Ok, I am ready for my paw-d-cure. Where's the clippers?

Then to my surprise, someone else came in, and stook something in my bum. I didnt like that too much, but mommy petting me made it not so bad. Then he pressed all over me. It was a bit sore when he pressed on my back, and then he started pulling my leg. Whats this all about. Never had this before. Then he took me away from mommy and daddy and the rest is a secret. But I didnt really like it too much. When I finally went back to mommy and daddy I was real sore. Too sore to even empty myself out. We went home and mommy took me for a walk, and kept telling me to "go, go, go". I was so tired, I didnt know what she meant. So we went home. Daddy took me out back and said "go, go go", but I didnt know what he meant at first, then when I emptied myself, mommy and daddy cheered. Mommy got to sleep in her own bed.

But then it happened, more stuff came out, and more stuff and more stuff. Daddy woke to find all the stuff. He took me for walkies and the stuff kept coming out. My bum is now sore and it feels like stuff wants to come out, but there is nothing coming out. And I dont really want to eat dinner. Mommy tried everything, but nothing smelled good except a treat. I dont like how I smell right now either. Mommy keeps washing me, but it is sore, so I try to get away. This morning mommy said "No more MEDS!". I finally got a little hungry after mommy mixed some yummies in my food, so I ate. But stuff is still trying to get out.

~~~I just dont feel good. BARK! Sasha the sick princess!~~~

Note from mom: The good news: The vet said Sasha's hips are GREAT! He took xrays and said her spine is degenerated (did I say that right?) but it is slowly happening with time. He was more concerned about the arthritis in her knee's. So he did a liver test and said we could start on Rimadyl and would have the test results in a couple days. After the xrays, he warned she may be a bit sore, but after the meds kick in, she will start feeling better. More good news is that if she is able to continue on them, she may have a lot more time of life than we were expecting, even years. Bad news: The side effects of the meds hit right away. So I took her off first thing this am, and the vet confirmed to keep her off and we talk tonite about the Liver results. He said we have to wait 3 days to get it out of her system until he can prescribe something different. My poor girl. Her bum is red and stinky. I can barely keep up with washing it for her. We just keep the door open for her to go out when she needs to. She must have gone outside every half hour last night. Hope this ends soon. Our dryer is broke, so we have things drying all around the yard now. For once I am thankful for the hot Redlands summer heat! Max was on Rimadyl during his last days and had no problems. But it is a dog by dog case. We will have to try something else. More updates to follow.

Mad about Redlands- Part 1

2010-08-15T18:48:00.000-07:00

My friend Tucker is doing STAYCATION stuff. Which means instead of going on a real long trip, take short little trips and be a turist around your own territory. Since mommy and daddy don't really want to go anywhere right now, with me being an old ladee and all, mommy decided it would be fun to make all of you turists in our town. So....

WELCOME TO REDLANDS, CALIFORNIA

Our first stop on the tour is God's Four Corners. This is on the corner of Olive and Cajon, major streets in our town.

It is called this name because it has a church on every corner except one. And that corner USED to be a mortuary. So they used to say, one way or the other you would end up at this corner of town.

This is a really pretty church. It was one of the first churches that came to our town in the early 1900's. Mommy say's of course it has been revised a few times.
This is another view of the same church. See the big big tall Palm tree's? We have these all over town. You will be seeing them often.

This is the local Catholic church, behing the Baptist church. They are so close, they almost look like the same church.

This was the first church in our town, in the 1800's. It used to be real little, and only a block from where we live. But it grew and grew, so when the town made a downtown area, the church moved here.

This is the front door of that church. Mommy say's it looks like something from another country. Very stately.

This is another view of the first ever church. It still looks like an older church. See the top where there is a bell (left side)? It still rings. In fact there are at least three churches that ring their bells, and if you are around town you can hear them.

This is the 3rd church on the corner. It has been modernized a lot as you will see in the next pichure.

See that big circle window? Mommy thinks it looks horrible. With all the other churches looking more historic. But behind it, the rest of the buildings match the rest of town.

This building used to be a mortuary. A while back another company that owned it, modernized it. But just recently, a historic company bought it, and turned it back to it's original look. Mommy says it fits perfect in town. See those big tall tree's again?

This is an old house just next door to the old mortuary. It has been turned into a Lawyer and Dentist office. Daddy did some work on this house, so we had to take a pichure of it. Mommy wanted to get the tall tree's in the pichure, but she is so far away you cannot see me and daddy in the pichure. But if you look real close we are there, in front of the steps.

Now I am pretty tuckered. It has been hot here in Redlands, and that was a lot of walking around the corners, crossing streets. So I gotta go home and get some yummy ice treats that mommy promised me for being such a good girl.

Thank you for joining us on our tour. See you next time. BARK! Sasha the Princess

Wash Day

2010-08-01T18:25:00.000-07:00

Mommy said on THIS DAY everything will be washed. So mommy washed all the hooman fur in the machine and washed all the hoomans seats out back. Then me and her got down to some deep cleaning of the princess. Now I hear a lot of doggies do not like this "washin' thing", but I know I will get a good rub down afterwards, so I learnt to towelerate it. First mommy gets me all wet. Since my tung could not stay in my mouth, getting wet felt real good. Then she rubs me all over from head to tail. She massages and rubs like there is not tomorrow. She doesnt even mind if she gets wet with me. Now that is a good mama! Then the good part comes. A rubdown with the hooman cloth. Oh, it feels so good. "A little to the left mommy! Oh yes, right there!"

She doesnt miss a spot. She just rubs and rubs. I just sit and moan and groan.

She makes sure my ears are super clean. I like this part a lot. She said I look like a hooman baby wrapped in a towel.

What do you think?

Personally, I prefer this pose.

Looks just like this one...

Then after we got all dry, Daddy started washing his machine. He has not washed it once since he got it. We were worried it might fall apart when the dirt left it. So mommy and I layed in the grass and watched him.

And watched some more...

We made sure he didnt miss any spots.

Yep, we just laid there and watched and watched. Mommy doesnt lay around with me often, so we had a nice relaxing Dog Day together.

After all that hard work, mommy and daddy washed themselves, then left me to nap the rest of the day. Getting clean is hard work.

BARK! Sasha the CLEAN Princess!

THE OUTCOME

2010-07-15T13:56:00.001-07:00

Mommy said I must have been a very good supervisor, because both her and daddy's projects turned out bootifully. I was finally allowed back into the room daddy was working on, but it is now super slippery. This is how it looks now. Daddy say's he can see his face in the floor now. And he promised me now, that he will not be so mad when I leave those big presents behind. He says that now the floor is protekted from those accidents. I gave him a big face lick for caring for me.See that tiny little red thing in the middle of the floor? That is what mommy put there because I can not get my graceful self up off the floor now. Because my hind legs dont work so well, I know use my front legs entirely to lift myself up from laying down. But on this new bootiful floor, I cannot do it anymore. So I need something to get my paws to stay still. Plus mommy does not want me to scratch up daddy's work. But not to worry about the Princess, my friends, mommy ran out and bought a bigger rug to lay in the middle of the floor, just for my protection and comfort.

The project mommy was working on is now in the good smelling room. She said it is much "stoodier" for her stuff, than the old metal thing she had in there. But I am a bit confused, because she cleaned it all up before she brushed the smelly color onto it, then she wiped it and made it look all dirty again.

Sometimes hoomans make no sense! I am so glad I am a doggie and dont need to attempt such outrageous projects.

BARK! Sasha the Princess

SASHA THE SUPERVISOR

2010-07-12T11:44:00.000-07:00

It started happening early in the morning! Mommy and daddy started moving the furnishings around again. I was getting real nervous. Daddy finally made me go lay in my safe place. I made sure they heard QUITE OFTEN how upset I was by this!

When he finally allowed me out, this is what I discovered. I could not get from room to room. Mommy and daddy had to keep going out the front of the lair, and then I would hear their voices behind it.
I would be able to see them a little bit, but could not smell them. That really concerned me, so I put up quite the fuss, until Mommy invited me out back to supervise.

Daddy had this huge machine that made a lot of noise, and he kept walking around the room, but wouldnt allow me in. I think my friend Mango may have gone through something like this too. "Daddy, you missed a spot over there in the corner. Geez... good labor is hard to find these days!"

And mommy was working too. She kept putting some smelly stuff on some boxes. I had to stay very close to make sure she did her job right.

" Um, mom, I think you missed a spot on your nose. Here, let me lick it for you!"

I'm still not sure what all the fuss and work was about, but I think I will find out soon.

BARK! Sasha the Princess

HAPPY TAILS

2010-07-06T11:26:00.000-07:00

It came, it came! Mommy saw what was in the mailbox and went and got me. Look, it is here! We even checked the label to make sure it was THE BOOK!
Hurry mommy, open it! I just gotta see it in print!

It is! It is the book I am in! I can't beleive it! I am an arther! The books is by a company called HAPPY TAILS. They write books about rescued doggies like me, and about all different types of breeds. The proceeds of the books, go to rescue's to help save more doggies. There are a lot of stories in the book. If you want to help other doggies, go to their website: HAPPYTAILS and order yourself a book too.

Mommy found my chapter right away. I can't believe it. Out of all the bootiful pitchers of me, she picks the one showing me being a bad girl. uummmpphh! But it still makes me famus. Here I am on page 29, for the whole world to read about how I was saved by mommy and daddy. And how I tot them how to be good owners of a Great Dane.
This is my publicity pichure. I am pawtographing the first book! Do you want my pawtograph?

Also, my foster brother Pedley got a little famous. We havent heard from him since he left us, but he is still in our hearts.

Mommy wants to go read the book now. She said will probably need the box of sniffie cloths, to wipe her leaking eyes while she reads it.

BARK! Sasha the Princess

HAPPY FOUR DAY OF JEWLY

2010-07-04T17:08:00.000-07:00

Every four day of jewly, mommy and daddy get excited and put out lots of chairs in front of our lair. They dont let me come out and protect them, but I hear all kinds of noises going on. I am usually a good girl and dont bark. So mommy said this year I could come out with them and see all the happenings.

First they set up chairs and get lots of liquid ready.

Then they put all these colored things around them. They even put one on me this year!

There were a lot of hommans walking around and we did a lot of watching. Mommy even sat and relaxed for a little bit. I kept a close eye out for any other furries. If any passed by, mommy would take me inside for a few minutes, to keep me out of trouble.

Then a bunch of loud noises started happening. Some hoomans walked by holding a pole with a peice of material hanging off it. All the hoomans around me stood and held their chests. I was worried everyone was getting sick, but after the man with the pole walked by, everyone sat down again. Then more noise came and all kinds of things went by in front of our lair. It was pretty fun and relaxing to watch. Mommy kept yelling and clapping. I kept an eye on her to make shure she was ok.

Mommy and daddies good friend is a hooman that goes to peoples house everyday and drops off stuff. The kind that I bark at. So when his hooman friends drove by, everyone around me started clapping and making noise!

After everything was all done and the people started going away, daddy's friend let his little hooman try to ride me. This is baby Samual. Mommy says this is the first time someone put drool on ME!

Well, mommy and daddy are leaving now to go watch the big barks in the sky. I just had my dinner so I am going to go sleep now, until they get back home.

BARK! Sasha the Princess!

Daddy's Family

2010-06-28T11:34:00.000-07:00

Daddy is originally from a place far far away, call Nu Yourks. He grew up there and said he saw a lot of that white cold stuff, until he was a teen human, then he left for other sites. Most of his pack ended up moving to sunny Kaliforna, and daddy followed them. But his sissy stayed behind in the cold white stuff.

Recently she came out to visit the pack, so the whole pack came to meet me too. Daddy's sissy is crrraaaazzzyyy with her flashy. Mommy remembers how shy I used to be around the flashy, well, you can tell that is not the case no longer.
If you look closely, you can see the top of my head trying to get in with the pack. This is Daddy's niece, his aunty and uncle and sissy.

This is daddy's neice. He said she was just a little pup in New Yourks when he left. Then she grew up and came to Kaliforna too. She has grown to be a pretty pup. I was trying real hard to get in the pikchur with daddy, but it still didnt work.Daddy told me that not only was she his niece, but she was my kuzin. Shannon finally let me pose with her. She was really nice to me. This is mommy with daddy's sissy. Her name in Ginny. Mommy was so glad to get a 2nd sissy when she married daddy. Can you beleive Ginny has a grand pup? She looks too young.Ok all you smart doggies. Look very closely at the pikchur with daddy in it. Do you notice the REAL reason for the pikchur? Do you see it, there in front of him? Yep, you got it, all that yummy stuff? boy, I tell you, it smelled so good. But guess what? Did I get any? Of course not!! Nope, not one taste! Member the stuff mommy put on my nose recently, then let me eat some of daddy's barkday cake? So lets take a vote now. Do you furries agree with me, that it was a guilt token? Mommy felt guilty the very next day, so she made sure I got some ckae, since I didnt get the meat yummies! What do you think?

BARK! Sasha the Princess

HAPPY BARKDAY DADDY!

2010-06-21T21:29:00.001-07:00

Today is Daddy's barkday. Mommy made him a special treat. Daddy let me help him put the fire out on his cake. Mommy said he was too old to have too many fires on his cake, so she only put one on. I wanted to lick it out, but daddy said NO! Then he went to play with his new toy. Mommy says it is a bug zapper. Daddy was pretty excited to try it out. But dont you know it... no bugs came around. Finally something flew by and daddy swung. We all heard a loud "zzzap!" and mommy and daddy clapped.

Daddy went on the hung for more flying things. He is pretty happy about his new toy!

Then he took a big piece of the treat. I was worried I wouldnt get any.

But then mommy said it was healthy for me too. It has carrots and apples in it. So she made me do a trick before I could have any. Then she...

put it on my nose!!! Mommy, that was just plain MEAN!

I'll show you. I got it right off!

Then she let me lick the all the good stuff off.

BARK! Sasha the Princess!

IN MEMORY...

2010-06-17T09:51:00.000-07:00

Regular light-hearted blogging is being interupted today in honor of Tom Coleman.

He was killed last week chasing a bad guy, when he collided with a big rig on his motorcycle. Mommy and daddy do not know him personally, but they want to honor him for helping to protect our town from bad guys. Today while mommy was out in the big green machine, she happened upon a line of his co-workers, heading to a memorial being held in his honor today. Mommy didnt mind being held up in traffic, as it gave her time to pray for his family and thank him for his service as his coffin drove by. Mommy's eyes are starting to leak in appreciation for what his family lost, so he could make our town safe.

Mommy says there is not many things more touching than a line of uniforms honoring the fallen. Especially when the life is lost in a selfish act of saving others. Please pray with mommy for this mans family!
BARK! Sasha the Princess

The California Highway Patrol officer who was killed Friday morning during a pursuit in Redlands was identified as Tom Coleman, an officer in the San Bernardino division of the agency, officials said.
Coleman, a seven-year veteran of the department, was killed about 6:30 a.m. during a pursuit that began minutes earlier when he tried to pull over a Ford Focus on Mountain View Drive near the 210 Freeway and the driver wouldn't stop, said Mario Lopez, a spokesman for the Inland division of the CHP.
Within a few minutes, Coleman crashed into a big rig and the suspect continued on, crashing moments later with another car near the Citrus Plaza shopping center. The four people inside the Ford Focus were arrested.
On Friday morning, a blue and silver CHP helmet lay on the side of the intersection of San Bernardino Avenue and Alabama Street, where Coleman was killed. Part of a mangled motorcycle lay nearby. Coleman's body was draped in an American flag, which was shrouded by a red tarp.
“It was a very short pursuit," Lopez said. "It happened no more than one or two minutes later."

CHP Officer Daniel Hesser said Coleman was traveling using lights and sirens. Coleman, a married father of two, was declared dead at the scene.
[Updated at 1:23 p.m.: Jose Acosta, of Fontana, who was driving a delivery truck and witnessed the accident, said he grabbed a fire extinguisher and put out the flames that consumed the burning motorcycle. He said Coleman was thrown to the pavement and lay there unconscious. A man ran from a nearby school and attempted to administer CPR to Coleman. He said the man began crying when he realized Coleman could not be revived. Then the fire trucks and ambulances arrived.]

Slow, but still here...

2010-06-11T07:35:00.000-07:00

BARK! Sorry we have been incognito for a bit. Mommy says I havent been doing any active noteworthy things to take pictures of to show others, so the camera has been staying put away.

The only noteworthy thing I did recently, mommy is embarrased to report. I just couldnt help myself. Mommy left out some pita bread and thought it was far enough back on the counter to be safe. But my curious nose found it and knew it was put there just for me. Yep, daddy came home and found the 1/2 eaten loaf, and called mommy to report. Then when mommy came home, it was to that familiar smell, followed by the familiar disgusting sight. Definatly NOT something she wanted to put on cameral. In three rooms I left her some pretty packages. She was nice and didnt get mad at me, but since she had visitors coming over in a few minutes, she was like a whirlwind, opening windows and doors and doing a lot of cleaning.

After she put me in my safe room for the visit, she came back to find the new packages I left her. She was still a nice mommy, but I sensed her frustration. I cant help it. It just doesnt want to stay in.

The next day, gave me and my beds a nice bath. We were all clean, and we walked next door to take some time to dry off and say hi to our friendly neighbor. Uh oh... it hit again. And I left quite a lot of packages for the neighbor. Mommy was horrified! The neighbor was nice and offered to hose down his own driveway. Then a couple hours later, I left some packages for daddy (mommy said she refused to open any more packages).

Mommy says she understands I am an old girl, plus I ate something I should not have. She gave me some icky treats that will hopefully make all the packages a little more predictable. Our fingers and paws are crossed.

On that note, we want to end with a good thought, so here is some playtime with me and daddy. He likes to make me dance.

We dont know why the sound is gone. Just toss in a bunch of growling noises!

BARK! Sasha the princess!

Our New Friend

2010-06-02T10:42:00.000-07:00

BARK! We are so happy to hear about a new friend coming to the blog world. Mr Digby has made his appearance. Take a jump over there and say Hi! He has rescued a hooman and is helping to heal broken hearts!

Welcome to the blog world Mr Digby!

BROWN NOSE?

2010-05-31T18:25:00.000-07:00

Mommy called me brown nose. Daddy said "Now, that is not very nice". Then he looked closer and this is what he saw...

Where I have I been? Im not telling!

But if it gets daddy closer to me, than it was worth it.

I didnt do it, I didnt, I tell you!

BARK! I am INNOCENT until proven guilty!

Sasha, the Princess!

Note from mommy: This is the same spot I saw her laying in a few weeks ago. Hmmm, was she really missing Max, or hiding something? Inquiring minds wanna know!

PLEASE... NO AUTOGRAPHS

2010-05-25T14:07:00.000-07:00

I am excited to announce the following news...

The Princess will be famous!

I will be featured in a new book coming out about rescued Great Danes.

Yep, mommy submitted my story and I got chosen along with a lot of other rescued Danes.

Even my foster brother for a short time, Pedley, will get mentioned in the book.

I am honored to be selected and want to thank...

All my blog friends for inspiring mommy to write

Mommy and Daddy for rescuing me

And Boy Wonder and Ms. T for saving me so mommy and daddy found me

Thank you, thank you... hold the applause

BARK! Sasha the Princess

Note from mommy: What "ms humble" meant to say is that we are excited to be picked among so many other rescued dogs. Please excuse her royal "snobyness" comments. She will still be eating the same dryfood after the book comes out in June. Sales of Happy Tails will support many dog rescues. There are many to choose from if you decide to purchase a book.

WHAT IS DADDY DOING?

2010-05-18T15:04:00.000-07:00

Daddy came home smelling funny. Then I found the evidence!

Meet Sadie!

Note from mommy: My friend got a new kitten and I had to go welcome her home. Sadie was playing and playing for almost 2 hours as my friend and I visited. She would come to me on occasion and chase a toy I teased her with, then she would go play on her own. As soon as Scott came in to pick me up, she made a friend. Sadie loved Scott instantly (all cats do!). I had to remind him he was petting a kitten, not a great dane, after she ran away from him a couple times. As soon as he settled down, she was all over him. It was quite cute to see the big hands holding this tiny little kitten, and petting her to sleep. Awwwwww... makes me want another one!

Here Kitty Kitty...

2010-05-12T17:22:00.000-07:00

Mommy somehow got a kitty into her puter...

Turn up loud to hear with human ears! Mommy says Max did the same thing when he first heard our kitty, before she went over rainbow bridge.

BATHING BEAUTY!

2010-04-30T11:05:00.000-07:00

The water stopped falling from the sky and lots of wind is blowing. It brings lots of smells to my territory, so I had to go out and sniff them all, and enjoy the warm dirt! Note from mommy: Oh, when I saw this my heart strings were tugged. I know this is my heart speaking, and not my head. When Max was sick, he would go into this corner and lay in the sun, just like Sasha is doing in the picture. There is still an indentation in the dirt where he laid (the arrow is pointing to it). This morning, Sasha just got up and went out the open door on her own (very rare if we are not in the yard ourselves). When I went looking for her, she was sniffing in this spot, then pawed it a bit, then settled down. At first, I thought she was actually laying in the Max's spot, but when I went to take a picture, I noticed she was next to it. My heart has healed, but there is still a HUGE soft spot there, and a tear or two escaped. Man, I miss that guy! I guess Sasha does too!
BARK! Sasha the Princess

Have a good day- Sasha and Max's MOMMY!

My Name

2010-04-12T10:04:00.001-07:00

Do you doggies ever wonder where your name came from? Well, mommy sat me down the other day and explained how SASHA came about.

She said that her and daddy had already decided they wanted to find a big fawn doggie and a girl would be perfect. But they couldnt decide on a name. They said hoomans have the same problem with baby hoomans, only they cant pick all the specifics like mommy and daddy were trying to do. Mommy said ZENA, was a name she had tried out. She said Zena was a Warrior Princess. Hmmm, that name would have fit me too. But daddy said no. She doesnt much remember what other names were thought about.

Then the night before they were going to go to the rescue to pick me out, Mommy had daddy watch a favorite movie of hers when she was a little girl. Daddy had never seen it before.

It was called Peter & The Wolf. It was about a little Russan boy who decided to go on a hunt, with his pet friends and ended up being chased by a Wolf. When it got to the part of Sasha the bird, mommy jumped up and said "THAT'S IT! SASHA!" Daddy liked it too, so they had my name prepared for me before they met me.

Mommy says most hoomans name doggies after they get them, and get to know their personality, but in this case, they were so excited to get a doggie, they couldnt wait that long.

When I came out to meet them, Mrs T. told them my name was Phoebe. Mommy knew it had to be changed, or she would always think of a tall skinny blond girl. Mommy also says most doggies pick out their own families, but I just gave them the privilage of letting them pet me, and pretended to not be too interested. Mommy wasnt too sure about getting a doggie that wasnt excited about going home with them, but they decided to bring me home anyway.

I was pretty mellow until I saw their kitty, and immediatly started pursuing Spike around the house, causing quite a stir, until she got put away in her own room. A couple weeks after I came to live with them, we went for our first walk. I was sneaky, and slipped out of the collar, and led daddy on a chase down the alley's, barking at all the other doggies behind the fences. That scared mommy to death. Then daddy finally tackled me when I slowed down. He quickly learned, I slow down in about 10 minutes. Mommy was afraid of me for a week or so, because I was so big, but after that, her and I fell in looooovveee. I would lay in her lap on the couch (they used to let me do that) and then just stare up into her eyes.

Oh, look at the Princess getting carried away again. I just wanted to share how I got my name. So if your mommy wants to see Sasha the Bird, watch this video and start at the 2 minute mark. The bird is pretty tough, so I guess I lived up to my name!

BARK! Sasha the Princess

WHAT'S IS "IT"?

2010-04-10T20:28:00.000-07:00

I have smelled "it"!

I have seen "it" at night!

I have barked at "it", when it scampered over the fence!

I knew "it" was around!

But we never had proof of "it" until...

TODAY!!

While I was sleeping, mommy caught "it" in the act.

(can you see "it"?)

BARK! Sasha the Princess!

Lazy EEEEKSTER Sunday

2010-04-05T17:07:00.001-07:00

Mommy brought Gramma home with them on Sunday. They said it was an extra special Sunday, called Eeekster. They said that the sun had risen over 2000 years ago on this extra special day. I didnt get what the big deal was, because the sun rises EVERYDAY here. But then mommy said it was not the sun in the sky, but THE Son that leads her and daddy's life. She said when they close their eyes and look down, they are talking to The Son. I see them do that a lot, but didnt know what it meant. So while mommy stayed in the yummy room making treats, me and gramma and daddy closed our eyes and talked to the Son. At least, that is what I think they were doing!

BARK! Sasha the Princess

REPORTING ERROR

2010-03-22T13:41:00.000-07:00

Mommy made me get back on the puter to ensure everyone that I am NOT (did you read that, NOT!) being ignored. Her and daddy have made a point to play catch and tug with me everyday with my tuggy toy. That is on top of my morning walkies and sniffies. As evidence of my royal spoildom, here it is:

Each night before mommy goes to bed, she gets me settled and covers me with this comfy blanket. If she does not do this, I will pace around the lair, making clicking noises with my paws, until someone comes and tucks me me. Daddy told mommy she was spoiling me, but then shortly after, dad came out to tuck me in. He finally realized this is what it takes for me to go to sleepies the same time they go to the masters lair.

BARK! Sasha the Princess

IM STILL HERE

2010-03-21T20:37:00.001-07:00

BARK! Hello everyone, I am still here. Mommy has been real busy lately and has not helped me get my big paws on the 'puter. She said nothing exciting has happened, and she hasnt felt too creative. I dont know what she is talking about, because I think I am pretty darned exciting! Oh well, we will be back soon.

BARK! Sasha the Princess!

Lots of stuff...

2010-03-01T10:04:00.000-08:00

Daddy got a new lair on wheels. Mommy says daddy looks HOT now. But it has been cold outside lately, so I dont think daddy is too hot right now.

Mommy had a bark day. Her mommy sent her a box to open, so mommy said she needed help from the princess opening it. I got my nose right in there...
and ripped the paper right out. I sure did. I was a great help to mommy!

But I dont understand why she laughed so hard. She kept laughing and laughing, so I had to help her some more. "Come on Mommy, open your treat!"

I tried to smell the goodness of it, but there was no yummy smell. Hoomans get the boryest treats!

"What is in mommy? Something to carry MY treats in?"

Later daddy was trying to do some "hunee doo" stuff for mommy. But I wanted to play!

Daddy and me had a bark off!

Then he finally gave in and played with me.

But I fell down and didnt want to play anymore. So I just watched daddy work.

I had a fun weekend. Daddy said he will have to take me for a ride in his new lair.

BARK! Sasha the Princess

In Memory of...

2010-02-24T07:57:00.001-08:00

ZEUS

A doggy of my mommys bestest friend, who lives in washing town, crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. Before I came along, Zeus and Thor were the biggest doggies my mommy ever played with. When she visted her friend, Kat, for her wedding, they sniffed mommy to death, and then woke her every morning with sniffie sounds coming under the door. When mommy opened the door, they would pounce on her and give her wet noses. Here is a pic of mommy visiting Zeus and his big brother Thor.

Her and daddy went and visited washing town after they got married, and daddy fell in love with Zues and his new sister. Mommys friend Kat fosters Boxers and is the one that encouraged mommy and daddy to foster us big doggies too.

This is the note from Zeus's mommy:

Today my old Zeus crossed the rainbow. He was my son, my friend, my heart, and soul. He greeted every day happy and ready love unconditionally. I will miss him way too much. He goes to meet his big brother Thor and his best big kitty sister Hannah, as well as many of the foster dogs that have passed through our doors. He leaves behind little sister Freya, little brother Baulder, and his loving parents Jason and Kathy, plus many extended family that will miss him terribly.

Zeus taught every dog that came to live with us that stuffed animals where the best toys to play with. You could play with them, but in the end, they were all his.

This is mommy and her bestest friend Kat, the day before Kats wedding.

Good bye Zeus. Say Hi to Max and Mr Darcy. Make sure Max doesnt confuse you for me, with your pretty coloring and all.

BARK! Sasha the Princess

What is mommy doing?

2010-02-17T07:37:00.000-08:00

Mommy says that since she doesnt have to drive to a boss anymore, then she needs to become her own boss. She says she will start bossing herself around. I dont understand, but she is acting weird again. She pushes all the furniture around, then moves the soft floor away. Then she stands in front of the sqauare box and starts jumping up and down, and moving all over the place. She did this when Max was here, and it scared both of us. We thought she was hurt, so we circled and barked at her to wake her up. This seemed to make her mad and she made us go lay down. So now I just layed down and kept a close eye on her.
She said she is doing zoomies. This doesnt look like zoomies to me.

It makes me a little scared because sometimes she comes aweful close to stepping on me.

Watch out mommy!

BARK! Sasha the Princess!

What the heck...?

2010-02-09T17:53:00.000-08:00

Mommy got the bright idea from some guy named BRUTUS to put this green thing on my paw. She said it will help my pawnail to not drag and then make red stuff come out of it.I was mildly curous as she put it on, after that, I didnt feel a thing. Hmmm, that is odd. But it does make a funny sound when I walk fast or run. Sort of like "thwack, thwack, thwack". So far no holes.

BARK! Sasha the Princess

Note from mommy: These are called PAWZ. Our friend Moose directed us to Brutus to check out how they work. I did a local search and only found 2 pet shops carrying them, both almost an hour away. Fortunatly, I was going to be in the vicinity of one of those special shops, so pouring rain and all, I ran in and bought their LAST Giant size, only color of green. They came in a package of 12 for only $12.95. Not bad. Plus there was a Barkery on site, so Sasha got a nice fancy decorated biscuit too (What I won't do for my Princess girl)! The sales clerk said they have been selling like crazy. I wonder if Brutus is advertising to everyone? We live 1/2 hour from the Southern California Mountains, which are full of snow right now, so I can assume this is the reason for the "hot cake" selling. Sasha doesnt even notice it on her paw, and it has kept her nail from being shaved and bleeding. So far no holes in the boot. It feels like a thick balloon, like a punching balloon. It stretches wide, to insert over the paw, then tightens back up, with enough give to not stop circulation. Excited to see how long each one lasts. Oh, and if you want some exitement, be sure to check out Brutus's blog with his boots. FUUUUUNNY!!!

PS- Thank you everyone for your input. I am on the way to convincing hubby to prepare for another vet bill to at least see what we may be dealing with. We currently have her on glucosamine-chrondritin. It has not been quite a month yet, so waiting also to see if that helps. We will keep you posted- Love Sasha's Mommy

I got an Owie

2010-02-05T08:34:00.000-08:00

My back legs dont work so well these days. One of them is a bit sore and doesnt want to move as well as the other ones, so I drag my toes a bit. This has caused my pawnails to be very short and sometimes red stuff comes out. During our walk it wouldnt stop coming out. So mommy came home, cleaned it up and then put hooman clothes on me again. I still dont get it, but I do know mommy is loving me.

It is a bit hard to walk with this clothe on me, so it is easier just to lay down until mommy says the red has stopped and takes it off my paw. So I was just a good girl and meditated while waiting.Mommy also took me to the place where they stick stuff in my skin. Mommy says it is called vacations, but it didnt seem as much fun as our last vacation. While we were at that place, someone played with my pawnails. He made the front ones a lot shorter. I didnt like it too much and kept trying to pull away from him. He told mommy that she needs to file and play with my paws more, so I can get used to it again and then we will go back a couple more times, to get my nails made a lot shorter. Mommy is so glad she finally found someone that knows how to care for the big dog nails. So here is mommy giving me a pawdicure. Daddy says I am way too spoiled. BARK! Sasha the Princess

Note from mommy: I am getting more and more concerned about Sasha's back leg. We hesitate going the vet route, as we know it is going to be a lot of expenses. She is almost 10, old for a big gal, but besides her leg, she is still going fine. And it doesnt seem to slow her down. I am sure she has arthritis or the signs of hip dysplasia. When we run, she just keeps her back legs together and does sort of a jump, which seems to be more comfortable for her, than just walking. That leg sort of twists when she walks, almost like a bow-legged cowboy. Just yesterday I heard a clicking sound, which terrified me. I am not ready to lose her. I have made her walks shorter and shorter, however her leg seems to drag more, causing the nails to be filed to the quick on the sidewalks. I wonder is there is such a thing as a "nail cover"? Has anyone heard of them? I am also wondering if getting the boots that the snow doggies have, would work? The sock doesnt stay on very well, when we leave the house. Does any other doggie mamma's have opionions? With me out of work, we hesitate toward the expensive route right now. Not prepared to make a touch decision yet.

A New Friend

2010-01-31T18:56:00.001-08:00

BARK! Before you furries out there start thinking I am allowing another doggie into my lair... think again....BARK!

This is Mr Darcy's family's new doggie. You may remember Mr Darcy followed my brother Max to Rainbow Bridge last year. Well, Mr Darcy's family didnt have another doggie like my mommy and daddy did, which left HUUUUGGGEE hole was left in their heart (Us big doggies leave really really big holes everywhere). So when Mr Darcy's mommy heard about another doggie that needed a forever home, they decided to open their hearts again and welcomed DIGBY! Digby looks like he may be a mix of Mastiff and Labrador, but what we know for sure is that he has a FOREVER home now! Digby has had a rough past so we think everyone's heart will be healed with this match.

Digby will never replace Mr Darcy, but he will create a new love in his new family's heart. As soon as Digby gets settled in, his new mommy may help him with a blog, but for now, we wanted to introduce him and stay WELCOME TO YOUR NEW WONDERFUL LIFE, DIGBY!

BARK! Sasha the Princess

P.S. Mommy corrected me by reminding me that all doggies and kitty's leave the same size holes in hoomans hearts. It is the size of the heart that matters, not the size of the kitty or doggie. Sorry all you furries, I got carried away again. BARK!

Daddy Loves Mommy!

2010-01-25T11:10:00.000-08:00

Lots of water was falling from the sky for a long time. If the water wasnt coming down in the morning, mommy would let me run next to her on the wheels. But on the days when daddy was suppose to take me out, the water just kept coming down. So I just meditated all day. Yesterday, when we woke up the bright light in the sky was out, so last night, mommy took me out for sniffies and a good run. This morning mommy and I agreed that the sky is barkaful! And we can see all kinds of white stuff on the mounds that surround our territory. Mommy says it is a good thing that white stuff is far away, or we wouldnt be able to go anywhere. My friend Kasha had to wear funny boots to go out potty in the white stuff. I dont think I would be happy with that.

We have a tree in our yard that grows yellow balls. When the water was falling from the sky real hard, mommy decided to keep gramma busy, but having her squeeze all the yellow balls to make a refreshment for them. So mommy talked daddy into getting wet and bringing in a lot of yellow balls for them. Daddy asked "Are you crazy?" Mommy said "Well, do YOU have anything for gramma to do to keep her busy?" So out he went. I was worried, so I followed him out, but then saw how bad the water was coming down. So I stayed in the dry area and kept an eye on him.

Daddy also told me that with all the water falling from the sky, my big water bowl is starting to overflow. I dont think I will EVER be able to drink ALL that water!

BARK! Sasha the Princess!

DOGGIES FLYING?

2010-01-16T09:56:00.001-08:00

PETAIRWAYS

Mommy read about a new venture this week. She thinks it is an AWESOME idea. She said Hoomans started long time ago by making a wood house for furries, then they started making cars for furries, now they make PLANES for furries!!!

Our friend Big Honey just went on a plane ride too, but we are not sure if it was as pawsome as this new plane. But we do know she was taken care of very good. Now us US furries can travel first class too!

BARK! Sasha the Princess

Mommy is getting Younger...

2010-01-14T09:02:00.000-08:00

Im not too sure about what is going on with mommy. Last week she actually put wheels on her PAWS! I didnt get to see it myself, but the evidence showed up on the flashy. And whatever happened after that, made her come home with all happy excitement.

She said all the hoomans put wheels on their paws and then drive around in circles over and over. Sometimes they back up too. I dont get it. It doesnt look like they have anything to sniff. But she did smell pretty odd when she came home. Daddy said he was smart and didnt put wheels on his paws. He only likes wheels under his tail.
After the wheel incident, mommy said I need to get some vitamins in me, so she can wheel with me too. Gramma suggested this to mommy, so she said she will try it for 4 weeks to see if turns me into SUPER RUNNING DOG!
So now, mommy wants to be on wheels all the time! She pulled the white 2 wheeled monster out of the lair and I get to go for runnies with her. Oh, I miss this so much. We havent run since before Max got cans her.

Mommy even let go of the rope and let me run free next to her. I showed her what a good doggie I was, and stayed right next to her... well, a few sniffies got in the way, but I was close to her still.

I was pretty tuckered when we got home. I havent excersized like this for a long time. Mommy said we will only go a little bit at a time.

Well, mommy said I now have to go do my meditations before I can have breakfast. So BARK for now!

Sasha the Princess

MAX MEMORIES

2010-01-09T15:13:00.000-08:00

I dont understand, but mommy said the hoomans would. Now, I remember Max this way. But...

Mommy say's this is Max too. For awhile she would cry everytime she looked at this. She said Max was in there. I don't think he can fit into that little box?

Mommy said a little part of Max was here too. Now, I just know mommy is getting a little crazy, because Max was WAY too big to be part of this!But I knew for sure when she told me Max was here too. "Mommy, that is a TREE!. I think you need to get your eye's checked!"
Note from mommy: Max is still missed greatly. I am so thankful my heart finally healed. I can look at his pictures without crying. Procrastinating long enough, we finally spread his ashes through out the yard and at the special place in the park we went to every day while he was sick. Some of his ashes were also mixed with the cememt for the memory stone, so it can go with us, if we ever leave this house.
Rest in Peace Max! We miss you!
Daddy, Mommy and sissy The Princess!

FUN AT GRAMMI AND GRAMPI's

2010-01-01T16:56:00.000-08:00

After all the unwrapping was done, I had a good time playing with everyone with my toy's. I really got comfy at Grammi's lair. Finally, it was time for me to give mommy her present. When she wasnt expecting it, I gave her my belly. It made her smile real big. Grammi and grampi enjoyed the gift too. I saw a new thing. Mommy took dishes and put them in a big box at my level. Then she said i could help her clean them before she shut the door. There were lots of yummy things to clean. I have never seen one of these magic boxes before. I told mommy I want one and she said she would like one too. Then we both gave Daddy the "eyes".
Here I am having a chat with daddy about trying to get me and mommy the magic box for the yummy room. I think i was pretty convincing.

Then on the other box that Grammi and grampi watch all the time, a BIG BIG doggy appeared. It was TITAN!! How did he get into that box? He is very handsome. Mommy and daddy were saying he is the BIGGEST dog in the world and he lives an hour away from our territory.

Grammi and Grampi are regular cowboys and dames. They go and pretend in front of other hoomans. We went to their practice and I got to watch too. When I saw a cowboy get hurt and fall down, I got very concerned. When the cowboy that hurt him walked by, I started to growl at him for being bad. Daddy had to tell me that they were just playing and no one was really hurt. Still I kept an eye on that big guy with the tall hat!

There was white cold stuff on the ground while we were there. So mommy took me for a little walk in it. Here is my big paw print. Mommy thought it looked pretty.

Then we went to my fur cuzins house. My aunt told me they had to nap while I was there, but I got to play with their toys, while daddy did some work for my aunt. Mommy forgot her flashy, but Auntie Shelly ALWAYS has her flashy out, so you have to go here to see what kind of fin I had with the furry cuzins toy. Oops, sorry cuzins.

Finally it came time for us to head back to our own territory and lair. I got lovins from Grammi and Grampi. Something happened to the picture of Grammi, but here is Grampi saying goodbye to his grand-dog.

Bye Grammi and Grampi. BARK! Sasha the Princess

Pawmas Morning

2009-12-31T15:56:00.001-08:00

Mommy wants me to make sure all the hoomans know she calls it Christmas day, since that is the day baby Jesus was born. But for all the doggies to understand, I will refer to it as PAWMAS day.

When we got to Grammi's house, there was a tree in the house, but it didnt have any smell's like the one in our own lair. There were lots of colorful packages under it too, but I was a good girl and stayed away. Grammi's was worried my tail would hurt the things hanging on the tree, but NOTHING ever came off.

On Pawmas morning, daddy and me went into Grammi's lair, while mommy kept barking, i mean sleeping. I knew there was something for me under the tree, so I went and sat down calmly and waited. But no one came to check on me. So I found my gift on my own and pulled it out and started to play with it.
By time mommy came in, everyone was baffled where the toy came from. But Grammi's knew right away. She told them I had gotten it out of my stocking on my own, because I am a smart doggie. I didnt touch any other gift, just mine.

Daddy said I was a real good girl, so he helped me with the rest of my stocking. I could smell right away what was in there.

Daddy let me help him get my treat out. Santa brought me some really good yummies.

Santa also got me a toy, that mommy said is for Princess Doggies.

MIRROR, MIRROR, IN MY PAW, WHO IS THE FEIRCEST OF THEM ALL?

While mommy was trying to open her gifts, I kept bringing more to her to help me open. Mommy was very impressed that I knew which gifts were mine and let the rest alone. This gift was a really big yummy treat bone.

OPEN IT MOMMY, HURRY, HURRY!

WHAT ARE YOU DOING MOMMY? THAT IS MY BONE!!!

I got so many toy's. I heard mommy tell someone that I got more gifts than her and daddy. Grammi and Grampi said I was on the "nice" list, so Santa brought me lots of stuff. I am sure glad Santa Paws found us at Grammi's lair.

All the unwrapping and playing with my toys was exhausting. I didnt have anymore energy left to unwrap my last gift. I needed to nap. What a fun day!! BARK! Sasha the Princess!

I'M BACK! BARK!

2009-12-29T20:45:00.000-08:00

We just got back from our trip to Grammy and Grampi's. Mommy, daddy, Grammy and Grampi all said I was the best doggie ever. They were so proud of how well behaved I was. The Princess was in full rain.

When we first got there, Grammi gave me a present early. This little snow man. It was really little for a big doggie, so mommy was a bit worried. But I was real gentle with it. I nibbled it a bit, trying to find the squeeky.

Then carried it around for a few days. Mommy was very impressed by how gentle I was with it. She said she wished I was like that with other furries.
Right now I am really tired. It was hard work being an angel. I will paw more later.

BARK! Sasha the Princess!

MERRY PAWMAS & CHRISTMAS!

2009-12-22T07:58:00.001-08:00

OK, Im merry.... When does the eat and drink part begin?

Mommy told me we are going on another road trip, this time to her mommy's in AZ. She said they live in "pets cot", sounds like a good place for doggies. We have gone there before and I got to sleep in the big lair in wheels, with mommy and daddy. Daddy said he is going to do some work while we are there, so we will be gone longer than last time, but I will have plenty of time to sleep and meditate. Mommy said she may sneak off to visit my cousins, the maincoons. Sheez, I dont see what is so exciting about 2 balls of huge fluff, unless you get to taste them. BARK! Sasha the Princess!

MOMMY MONDAY

2009-12-14T20:50:00.000-08:00

How can I ever resist a face like this?

I came home to find this pillow in the middle of the living room. It is a mystery how it got out of one of her beds. Neither one of her beds are messed up. So I left it out and went about my business. This is what I walked into when I came back into the room...

What a SWEET Princess!

ON THE ROAD AGAIN...

2009-12-04T20:25:00.000-08:00

Well, son day came and mommy said it was time to head home. We made another stop along the big water bowl, and while daddy was sniffing around, mommy took me for a last walk in the funny dirt. She loved looking at my paw prints. Then daddy found what he was sniffing for. "What is it daddy?"
He said it is something to put around the big water bowl in our territory, so we member this road trip. BARK! I will remember the smells!

We loaded up and started moving. This time it was a long long move. I was excited at first.

Then we kept moving and moving and moving and moving... "aren't we there yet?"

We finally got home after dark. I was so tired. Too much excitement for such an old lady like me. So here I am the day after we got home:

And here I am the day after the day after we got home:

Pretty much all week, this is how I have looked. I love my territory!
BARK! Sasha the Princess
Note from mommy: Sasha was such a good girl on the trip. Although I noticed her back legs getting weaker as she had to lay longer during the ride. The hardest/funniest part of the trip? Well, two stories- The first night in Monterey, she was pacing late at night. Guessing she had to go potty, I didnt want to irriate sleepy DH, so I tried to quietly sneak out the front door with her to let her potty. Well, they only had planter boxes, too high for her to climb up on her own. At this point, DH came to the door and gave me his coat to wear (as he stayed warm behind the door) since I was only in my skimpy nighty. She finally took the first step up, and I tried unsuccesfully to lift her behind up. At this point a dog in the next room barked, and Sasha got distracted trying to figure out where the other dog was. So DH called (wispered) me back into the room. Then he tossed on his pants, and came back out with me, and ended up having to lift her front end, and then her back end, and she instantly squated. So here we are at 2AM wispering "Good girl, Good girl"...LOL

2nd funny... we left her in the back of the 4-runner with her bowl of food (peanut butter hidden at bottom as an enticement) so we could run into Chili's for a bite to eat. When we came out, she was not only in the front passenger seat (bad girl!), she was STUCK. Her front legs on the floor, her back legs on the seat and her head resting on the dash. She couldnt turn or move. Poor girl. Thank goodness we had eaten FAST! She hadnt even touched her food. It was so funny, but so sad at the same time. We had to open opposite door and lift her behind so she could turn and climb across other seat to jump out of truck and stretch.

Oh the joys of a Dane!

Note from Sasha: "I AM SO EMBARRASSED!"

Road Trip- Part 3

2009-12-02T19:53:00.000-08:00

After snuggling with mommy and daddy on the masters bed, mommy took me out for a walkie. She said that her and daddy stayed at the same place last year, but since they didnt go for walkies, they did not realize how close they were to the oshen. So it was a good thing I came along to show her all the outdoor wonders. This spot was a few minutes from our safe place. Mommy said it was bootiful to look at in the morning.

So we walked along the big water bowl. It made very loud noises and I got a little scared.

Mommy found this nice walk down to the water bowl. I was as eager as her to head down to the water. But just before we got to the bottom, she changed her mind, and went up some steps.

Good thing, because before we knew it, we would have been hit with all this water. Mommy was pretty scared that she had backed up just in time before this happened. There was no warning and it came real fast. I dont think I know how to swim to save mommy either.

I kept looking for the little furries we have in trees in our territory. Mommy kept trying to tell me there werent furries where we were, but I just knew I would be able to find one.

The rest of the day, mommy and daddy drove around a lot. We got out and walked some. There were lots of other doggies, that I got a little upset about. Then mommy and daddy drove to several places finding somewhere we could all eat together. We found a spot, but the ground was cold, so I just stood and kept an eye out for danger.

I was pretty tuckered when we got back to our safe place. I slept all night, unlike our first night. I think I was too tired to hear anything. Barkarooo.... nothing like a good sleep in front of a fire! BARK! Sasha the Princess