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Dog Stories

Turning 50 And Adding 10 Pounds

August 27, 2009

My husband turned the big 5-0 this month. He’s a low maintenance guy who enjoys the simple things; woodworking, canoeing, avocados, and dogs to name a few. All he he wanted for his birthday was to add 10 pounds permanently, in other words, adopt our little foster dog. Papi was rescued by Central Texas Dachshund Rescue [...]

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Skippy, Mr. December 2009

December 8, 2008

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar Model! Pet Passions: Staying very close to his Hospice Mom. Pet Peeves: Photo shoots with reindeer costumers in August. Breed: Dachshund Buy the 2009 Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar featuring Skippy! Skippy’s CTDR Story On Calendar: Skippy came to us after being passed around to many homes. We just can’t [...]

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Ellie, Ms. November 2009

December 6, 2008

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar Model! Pet Passions: Treats and her Hospice Mom. Pet Peeves: When her brothers and sisters get too pushy. Breed: Dachshund Buy the 2009 Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar featuring Ellie! Ellie’s CTDR Story on Calendar: Ellie came from a shelter in November 2004. Previously she had been used for breeding. [...]

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Chiquita, Ms. October 2009

December 4, 2008

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar Model! Pet Passions: Exercise, Play, Action! Pet Peeves: Getting up early for agility classes. Breed: Dachshund Buy the 2009 Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar featuring Chiquita! Chiquita’s CTDR Story on Calendar: Chiquita found herself at the pound through no fault of her own. This high energy, playful gal has just [...]

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Wyatt, Mr. September 2009

December 2, 2008

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar Model! Pet Passions: Playing, running around, and the squeaky ball. Pet Peeves: Not getting chased enough! Breed: Dachshund Buy the 2009 Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar featuring Wyatt! Wyatt’s CTDR Story On Calendar: Wyatt landed in Central Texas Dachshund Rescue in 2008 after living on the streets of Fort Worth. He [...]

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Belle, Ms. August 2009

November 30, 2008

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar Model! Pet Passions: Sunshine and the outdoors! Pet Peeves: Sand inbetween her toes. Breed: Dachshund Buy the 2009 Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar featuring Belle! Belle’s CTDR Story On Calendar: It’s hard to believe that Belle, this stunning bathing beauty, was found wandering the streets scared and alone. But this [...]

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Winston, Mr. July 2009

November 28, 2008

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar Model! Pet Passions: Fourth of July and squirrels. Pet Peeves: Baths and ear cleanings. Breed: Dachshund Buy the 2009 Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar featuring Winston! Winston’s CTDR Story On Calendar: Winston joined the CTDR family in May of 2008. He is heartworm positive, Cushingoid, and had severe dental disease, [...]

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Brogan, Mr. June 2009

November 26, 2008

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar Model! Pet Passions: Pleasing his hospice mommy. Pet Peeves: Going on picnics without being able to eat! Breed: Dachshund Buy the 2009 Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar featuring Brogan! Brogan’s CTDR Story On Calendar: Brogan arrived in October 2004 and needed back surgery. After a successful operation, it was clear [...]

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Woody, Mr. May 2009

November 24, 2008

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar Model! Pet Passions: Being near his people. He loves to be close. Pet Peeves: Top hats and tuxedos. Breed: Dachshund Buy the 2009 Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar featuring Woody! Woody’s CTDR Story On Calendar: Woody came to Central Texas Dachshund Rescue in 2008 after animal control found him roaming [...]

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Rescue Puppies, April 2009

November 22, 2008

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar Models! Pet Passions: Sleeping with friends. Pet Peeves: Sleeping alone. Breed: Dachshund Buy the 2009 Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar featuring the Easter Puppies! CTDR Story On Calendar: Puppies! What could possibly be more adorable? Central Texas Dachshund Rescue took in their mother just a few days before she gave [...]

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Chandler, Mr. March 2009

November 20, 2008

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar Model! Pet Passions: Belly rubs and kisses. Pet Peeves: Not getting enough eye contact. Breed: Dachshund Buy the 2009 Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar featuring Chandler! Chandler’s CTDR Story On Calendar: Chandler arrived at Central Texas Dachshund Rescue when his family could no longer care for him. Once his heartworms [...]

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Hazel, Ms. February 2009

November 18, 2008

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar Model! Pet Passions: Roses, Love and Kisses. Pet Peeves: No being able to eat any Valentines candy! Breed: Dachshund Buy the 2009 Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar featuring Hazel! Hazel’s CTDR Story On Calendar: Hazel took Central Texas Dachshund Rescue by storm in May 2005. She was heartworm positive, had [...]

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Scooter, Ms. January 2009

November 16, 2008

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar Model! Pet Passions: Being included in the party! Being with people! Being part of the action! Pet Peeves: When all the designer diapers are dirty, and all the champagne is gone! Breed: Dachshund Buy the 2009 Central Texas Dachshund Rescue Calendar featuring Scooter! Scooter’s CTDR Story On Calendar: Scooter came [...]

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Martin’s Murmur

September 3, 2008

Our boy went to the cardiologist yesterday to have his heart murmur checked out. Turns out it’s grade 5 and it’s pretty serious. The doctor said it was good we came in because he could have cardiac arrest at any moment from the looks of his echocardiogram. (NOTE: Video below is just 37 seconds long.) [...]

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Major, a beautiful boxer rescue…

May 24, 2008

Pet Passions: Playing with other dogs, (especially young ones with lots of energy), going on walks, meeting new people, and getting to be up close and personal to the nearest human in the room. Pet Peeves: Being ignored. (But luckily now that he has a new family, that rarely happens!) Breed: Boxer Age (at time [...]

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Clifford, the Big Black Dog…

April 25, 2008

I just got a call from my good friend David, Clifford‘s Daddy, today. He told me about the great article that Melissa Gaskill wrote about Clifford in the April issue of The Good Life magazine! I just had to post it below for Clifford’s Fan Club. Enjoy! David DiTraglia lived an active life for years [...]

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Lucy-Lu, the lovely little lady…

April 10, 2008

Pet Passions: Chasing birds and squirrels, long walks, snuggling anytime, any where, but preferably in someone’s lap, ANY lap! Pet Peeves: Loud people, loud and high pitched noises and singing up close. She really doesn’t like it if someone tries to sing a Whitney Houston song to her, especially “I Will Always Love You”. It [...]

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Eliot, the intellectual golden…

March 20, 2008

Pet Passions: Water and tennis balls. Tennis balls and water! Oh, and of course rough housing with his much younger brother Morgan, and swimming every chance he can get! Pet Peeves: When it’s raining and we can’t play outside. Breed: Golden Retriever Age (at time of photo session): 10 years

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Tosh, the littlest hound dog…

February 25, 2008

Pet Passions: Wrestling and playing tug of ward with his brother Mac. Jumping, cuddling, and being held like a baby while watching dog videos on YouTube. Pet Peeves: Going to bed when he’s not tired and having to get up when he wants to sleep in. Breed: Dachshund (Tweenie) Age (at time of photo session): [...]

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Moses, pug with a positive outlook…

February 10, 2008

Pet Passions: He loves the basics: food, sleep, and affection. He’s an avid sailer (see photos below), loves long walks, car rides and networking at the Pug Meetups. Pet Peeves: When the kitty bugs him while he’s trying to get some serious sack time. Doorbells make him crazy, as he is determined to protect his [...]

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