SedonaEye.com Star Four Paws Up Pet Columnist, Harley McGuire
Sedona AZ (October 8, 2014) – After all the great places we recently discussed where doggies are welcome, of course I still remained on the crabby side because Mom hadn’t been obliging me lately by taking advantage of all these swell opportunities.
Well, guess what I just learned?
Squeaky things other than wheels can be silenced with a bit of grease or oil. The “squeaky” thing over here yonder has been my rotten attitude at being neglected and not getting my daily outings, except, of course, my morning walks.
Birthday Pals Laurel and Hardy
Some sweet pooch-pals up the road, Laurel and Hardy, turned 14 on October 1, and their mom and pop threw a birthday bash for them. Well, that was as good of an event – if not even better – than other fun things for doggies to do.
For one thing, the party was in a beauty-full back yard next to “forest land” and there was a huge watering hole the grown-ups called a “swimming pool.” There were special treats for the canines and, of course, the grown-ups had their own “stuff.”
My Bud Skipper was there and we were joined by Outlaw, Zia, and Diego. Skipper was having a fun time running all over the place since the yard was all fenced and we were free from being jailed with leash restraints.
Diego
My choice though was sticking close to Mom like I do when we eat out. Next to her feet and under the table for me, except later on when she went into the house to get a plate of food and I wasn’t allowed! Of all the …. Well, one slim opportunity and I snuck in anyways – but was quickly trapped and ushered out. Humph!
For the most part it was a happy group, except for little Skipper when Outlaw and Zia arrived. For some reason Skip doesn’t take to those big dudes and he doesn’t realize his bitty size would amount to almost no more than a bitty bite to either of them if they so chose.
Zia and Outlaw
Skipper
Anyways, Skip and his mom “skipped” out and missed out on the cutting of a very special for-dogs-only birthday cake bearing two candles: One for Hardy and one for Laurel. Mean Mom denied me any – probly cuz I misbehaved and ran into the house uninvited. But she made the excuse “He already had too many treats.” (Which, of course, was true.)
It didn’t matter, tho, cuz I had doggie BD cake to take home and next day I ‘preciated it even more cuz it reminded me that I did, indeed, get to go to a special event where we were both warmly welcomed with hugs and pats.
Happy Birthday!
When we left to walk home and Mom opened that door to the house, I made a beeline for bed and happy dreams knowing my grouchy side had been oiled – and, at least for the moment, the entire world was at peace. It just HAD to be. Surely I wasn’t the only living creature who savored such a moment.
Lovingly,
Harley McGuire
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Harley McGuire, how come you’re so lucky? I don’t go to stuff like that. A ride to the vet has even become a pleasure (sort of.) Anyhow, sounds like fun. Good for you.
Hey Harley,
You know how I got my name? I “skipped” all around the neighborhood before I “skipped” into my new Mom’s life, home and heart. So it was fitting that I honor my calling by skipping on outta that party. I’m rather particular with who I socialize with and small dogs are just my size because I can see eye to eye with them. That’s why you’re “My Bud”.
Harley that sounds like too much fun, the only outing we (Chip) gets is to the Vet and that is far from fun and there are no treats. Chip is on a special diet now so of course Dale has to eat it too.
Oh well glad you had fun and got an attitude adjustment as well.
Hugs and Hisses – C’nD
Chip’n Dale, thought maybe you did a Skipper trick and “skipped” town to Calyfournya with your mom or somthin’. It’s been one of those racoon’s ages since I heard from ya. Zippety-do-dah. Good to know things are A-OK, even at the vet’s.
Lovingly,
Harley McGuire
Here is wishing Laurel and Hardy a very Happy Birthday!
Hudson, Dominic and Inoch
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=675218815849013&set=vb.308682822502616&type=2&theater
Hey Harley McGuire, wouldn’t it have really been cool if the doggie at the piano on the link from Hudson, Dominic and Inoch had played and howled the Happy Birthday song for Laurel and Hardy? Maybe next year?
Count this Cocker Spaniel as Liking Harley
CUTE
Finnie Mouse? Is that just a name or are you what I thing you are??
Cute right back at ya!
Lovingly,
Harley McGuire
two Siberian Hamsters saying hi there
Oh, Harley dearest, we are so very happy for you that you got to go to your first birthday party. Our parents have never thrown one for us and we surely will never go to one. We lived vicariously through your most detailed post and felt the joy and elation you had in such an amazing experience. Now you have to tell your mommy that this was just a “taste” of things to come and she will for sure have to take you to more social events. By the way, how did the cake taste? Bonnie here would probably like it since I’m a girl and have such a sweet tooth!
Bonnie & Clyde, the cake was yummy as were the special doggie treats. I’m still having happy dreams about the whole thing.
Woof,
Harley McGuire
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Hey Harley. Will you be doing a Halloweenie costume this year? Sure hope my people parents don’t make me look like a foolish punkin or worse, like a witch! A witch named Mikey? I don’t think so. Lemme no if you get decked out (in a nice way.) OK? And don’t be skeered of the goblins. Just BOO right back at ’em.
Mikey, my man, if Mom dared to do me up in silly garb I swear I’ll run away (well, maybe.) Not since she made me a foolish looking bunny has I been so you-militated. Best we just lie low and behave so as to not be in the line of fire. Stay safe.
Lovingly,
Harley McGuire
Harley McGuire & pals,
Please consider signing this for Charlotte and others!
https://www.change.org/p/daniel-donovan-maximum-punishment-for-charlotte-the-dog-s-alleged-abuser?utm_campaign=new_signature&utm_medium=email&utm_source=signature_receipt
You betcha, Inoch and family, my mommy signed the petition already and left the following comment: for why she did so:
For the same reasons every person has signed this petition. To abuse helpless animals is brutal beyond other crimes because they have no way to defend themselves. The mentality of those that inflict torture to helpless animals deserves no less than to suffer the same way as their victims, IMO.
Lovingly,
Harley McGuire
Guess what, Inoch and family and other interested animal lovers? One of my mom’s friends in Tennessee just let her know the following:
“About 1,000 people are signing the petition per HOUR!”
We need to keep up the fight as we remember to be grateful for being in safe and loving homes.
Pals forever,
Harley McGuire
Is this kinder gentler nation working yet for anybody?