What were out of DOG FOOD???? Oh No

     It is off to Costco to buy dog food. We have not a kibble in the house. No can food either.  I try to explain but Gretchen doesn't understand that I have to buy the food before she gets her breakfast today. So those of us who wear harness got them on and the right leashes attached. Gretchen has a purple leash with two hand grips on it . One about half way down the leash which I grab when I need more control over her movements. Pearls just has a regular girlie pink leash. Down the front steps in a flash over to the car in abound we go. I open car door Gretchie jumps right in. Pearl puts both front feet on the seat and turns to me with a look that says she is ready for her bum bum to be lifted up onto the car seat. Off we go on the snow cover ground with each dog having  her head out of a different window in the  car.  Nice man in pickup truck at the light, rolls down his window while smiling at us and talks to the girls who are woofing and barking merrily in response.
     Great disappointing look on their faces when I left them in the car at Costco. They thought that they should get to go inside with me. I did my shopping quickly. When I came back to car I opened the back end of the car and put dog food in as they watched from over the back seat . Then I got in the driver seat noticing nothing was out of place so could see that the girls were well behaved while I was gone. I turned my head to them and  said " You girls deserve a outing to stretch your legs so we will go across the street to Pet Supplies Plus."  I drove across the street and parked the car. When I reached for leashes the dogs smiled and started singing cause they knew that they would get to go inside. Once inside we greeted everyone in the shop. Gretchen did a little shoplifting out of one of the open treats bins when my back was turned.  The shop knows it will happen so I just looked at her and told her that was not right. She looked back at me with those knowing eyes that  said ..."Hey. Mom  I was wrong but it tasted oh so good."  We walked the rest of the way down the treat isle and picked out a small bag of breath treats to buy. Walked over to the check out counter to pay and they got excited cause they know that there are free cookies in a bowl on the counter. If they are quiet they each get one before we leave the shop. This time Pearl was not so choosy about the kind of treat she got. She now knows that if she lets a treat start to fall out of her mouth it will not hit the ground but will be caught and eaten by Gretchen.  So she now takes what is offered her. We leave the shop and walk to the car with the same getting in pattern as before.  
     On the snowy drive home I said the magic words . "Do you want to stop at Taco Taco Bell"? . Barking and woofing started with pacing of the back seat till we reached TTB. I tried to place our order but once again  Gretchen and Pearlie were being  naughty and making to much noise for them to hear our order. I said ..."Quiet please or no TTB.  You could of heard an pin drop it became so quiet so quickly.  Placed order and drove forward to the take away window.  Lady understood cause she also has dogs who love TTB.  Got order and drove the short drive home. Out to the backyard to go potty. Then back in  the house in a flash to get some of the TTB with the newly purchased kibbles. Yummo. With tummy's full it was up to mom bed to take a nap. 

Oh no here we go again

         Late yesterday Gretchen came up to me and her right eye had the cherry eye look. Plus  a green eye booger. I quickly went  to the dog drawer and got out some of her eye drops to put in her eye...much to her dismay. I also went to get some chicken chicken to show her that if she let me put the drops in her eyes she would get a big piece of chicken chicken. She was having none of it so the merry chase was on.  After about 5 minutes she was cornered and drops applied .Chicken chicken was eaten. She is so forgiving when all was done. Came up for a cuddle and a sing along.  Hope this eye will correct itself do not want to go thru another surgery with the hate e-ollar afterwards. I am sure she doesn't either.

Look Ma no limp

        Great news Pearl got up this morning and didn't have the limp. She ran down the stairs to the back door to be let out to go potty. So woo hoo no vet visit on Saturday. Since I do not have to spend money at the vet ... I told her that we would clean up the back yard and then we would head on over to Taco Taco Bell  to celebrate. Her ears perked up. My dogs know what  the words Taco Taco Bell mean. They will get a short ride and then get to share a soft taco. I am looking forward to the tacos sharing but not the cleaning up. The snow has disappeared and now all the "bombs" "poop" needs to go. Any helpers out here? I will buy you a taco or two or even three. 

Pupcakes

            
            When  Gretchen & I got this morning we decided to make pupcakes (pancakes). Pearl didn't want to get out of bed. I let her stay while I made breakfast. Lo & behold who comes limping into the kitchen to get her share but Diva Pearl. I checked her leg & didn't see anything that would cause her to limp. Gave her a aspirin in one bite of her pupcakes. Will keep an eye on it. If need be she will go to the vet on Saturday.
        The girls are loving this warmer weather. They are staying outside longer and longer. I get to eat somethings all by myself...do not  have to share .  Remembering when Sheena Marie was alive sharing with the three of them left little for me.  LOL

Happy Valentines Day

       Pups just had scramble eggs with cheese as a Valentine Day treat. They gobbled them down very quickly then both of them looked up to me asking for more. Sorry, no more my girls we have to watch your girlie figures.

    Did any of you do anything special for your pets today????

Wandering Pearl

                  Not much happening here. I am working long hours and come home exhausted. So we haven't  been getting out much.                                                                                                                                                                             We did however get out and go see Grandpaw at the Veterans Home. While I was there my dad asked me to help him with getting something out of the drawer. Pearl  took that moment to decide to walk out of the room. I did not see her leave cause my back was to the door.  My dogs are really pretty good at staying close by me when we are visiting.  Yet, she made it all the way down to the lunch room at the end of the hallway. Trotting by the med nurse and the head nurse in the middle of the hallway on her way.  I noticed she was gone when I was thru helping Grandpaw and went looking for her. I wasn't too concern for everyone knows my Pearl and looks out for her. I asked of those in the hallway  if anybody has seen her. The nurse's laugh and said ,"yes "quite embarrassed that they didn't stop her from wandering. A second later Big Russ steps out of the lunch room with Pearl by his side. As he is walking out he is looking down at her explaining that she is not to be in the lunch room while they eat and to come back after their done eating. Meanwhile Gretchen is being good waiting just outside of Grandpaw doorway watching and listening to what is going on. You could see Gretchen is thinking way to go Pearl your in trouble not me this time.

We have a new online fur friend named Trixie. Isn't she a cutie pie.

        We now have a new on line friend her name is Trixie. That is her on the cover of the pet magazine. LOL She has awesome parents, there names are Granny and Grampy. They all live together in Indiana. Trixie is spoiled just like us. Grampy clears off a path so she can go potty in all this snow they are having down there too. Granny made Trixie a traveling bag for her treats and water for when she goes on car rides. Granny recycles things others would throw away into usable items. .
       Granny makes these awesome bags called plarn bags. Which are recycled  plastic bags cut up and crochet into purses. Check out her blog @ http://grannyjsplace.blogspot.com/.
      It is late and mom wants to turn the computer off. Sisser is already up stairs in bed waiting for us to come up so she can get her night night cookie. Tail wags and nose kisses to all.
                            Love,
                                   Diva Pearl

                         That is me Pearl  just after I had weaned my pups.

                                 Gretchie in bed with her chewy.

Dog treats homemade

For those of you who have dogs and want to show them that they are special. You can make them some of these treats

 

Carob-Dipped Valentine's Day Dog Treats

From Doggie Stylish
Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 cups carob chips

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300 F.
2. In a large bowl, combine egg, applesauce, broth, honey, molasses and oil. Gradually stir in flour.
3. Dough should be stiff, add flour or water to adjust.
4. On a well-floured surface, roll out dough into 1/4 inch thickness.
5. Use a heart shaped cookie cutter to make shapes from the dough
6. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets and bake for 30 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.
7. Melt carob chips in microwave or double boiler.
8. Dip half of the heart into the melted carob.
9. Place cookies on waxed paper and let stand until carob is set.

Red Velvet Pupcakes

Adapted from Kaboose.com
Red velvet is all the rage in the world of cupcakes these days. So why not try these crimson-hued beauties on your best friend? Beet juice gives them their color, an whole-wheat flour gives them fiber. The cottage cheese icing helps make these trendy treats a balanced meal.
Ingredients

• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/3 cup beet puree or fresh beet juice
• 1 and 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a six-cup muffin tin with muffin cups.
2. In a large bowl whisk together oil, applesauce and beet puree.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Slowly stir flour mixture into the wet ingredients.
4. Spoon batter into muffin cups to three-quarters full and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from the pan and cool on a rack.
5. In the bowl of a food processor, puree cottage cheese until smooth, about 30 seconds. Keep frosting refrigerated until cupcakes are completely cool. Frost and serve.

Valentine Liver Nibbles Recipe

From The Honest Kitchen
Nothing says "Be my Valentine" better than a blender full of raw beef liver. You have to love your dog a lot to pop that special ingredient into your blender and then make yourself a smoothie in it the next day. These treats are very nutritious and judging from our dogs' reactions, very delicious.
Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh raw organic beef liver or chicken liver
• 3 free range eggs
• 1/4 cup canola or other vegetable oil
• 2 cups instant oats
• 1 Tbsp applesauce (optional)
• 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
• 3 Tbsp powdered kelp
• Filtered water sufficient to make a batter

Preparation
Process the liver in a blender or food processor until completely pureed. Beat the eggs in a bowl and pour in the oil. Add the liver. Mix in the dry ingredients slowly, stirring continuously so they are thoroughly combined. Add water gradually, until you have a "batter" consistency. Pour this batter into a loaf tin. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Cool in the tin until able to be handled, then gently turn the loaf out onto a rack and refrigerate to cool completely. Cut with heart-shaped cookie cutter. Store in a sealed container.

A Recipe for Homemade Dog Treats

Grind 4 ounces of raw white rice in an old coffee mill until it looks like cream of rice. Mix in 2 egg whites or 1 whole egg and 4 ounces of plain canned pumpkin or well mashed ripe banana. Spread in a 8"x8" or 9"x9" pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 350* for 15-20 minutes until browned on edges and the middle is firm. I cut right away with a pizza cutter into 16 squares. Store in the freezer. These can be used for training as they can easily broken into small bits but isn't crumbly

Homemade Treat Tip

Turkey Treats: 1 lb ground turkey, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, 1 egg, 1-1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/2 cup flour. Press in a greased glass pan sprayed lightly with Pam. Cut in squares. Microwave 7-8 minutes

Ground Hog Day Blizzard come on

                 Gretchen checked the dogs bones in the linen closet ....yep have plenty. Pearl checked out the jar of Chicken Chicken by the back door ..... yep have plenty. Both dogs checked out the dog food tin in the kitchen ..yep plenty of dog food.  Upstairs ...yep moms bed has the blanket and comforter on it. All water bowls are full. We pups are ready for the blizzard to come. We got everything we will need to make it thru . Wait ....... does mom have the shovel ready to dig us a path so we can go potty.  Noooooo....HEY MOM get that shovel ready!!!!!