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Blog 2005 – 2009

Latina Golden Retriever Loves To Salsa

November 5, 2009

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I am a sucker for dog dancing videos. The first one I posted on my site was also a golden retriever. Rookie made his debut several years ago and was probably the first canine freestyle video that really made the rounds. Most people don’t realize that the WCFO, World Canine Freestyle Organization, even exists. Can [...]

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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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Adopt A Pet commercial is Super Cool!

April 27, 2009

My twitter friend @PetsitUSA turned me on to this funny video. It’s a short little commercial promoting pet adoption produced by L.A. Animal Services. It’s clearly Super Cool, but is it Very Super Cool?

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Stationery Trends Magazine – Winter 2009

January 15, 2009

I hope you enjoy this short article I wrote for the “The Green Room” which can be found in the winter issue of Stationery Trends Magazine. Everyone wants to reduce their carbon footprint and I was excited to be able to write about this complicated and many times misunderstood topic. Read entire article below. The [...]

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The Weenie Twitter Winners!

January 1, 2009

Thanks to everyone who retweeted, commented and watched our fun rescue dachshund video on YouTube! The five “Weenie Tweet” contest winners are: @lcurrie, @bcorrigan, @kismet_mattie, @momgenerations and @petsitusa! I know they will all enjoy this awesome Dachshund Rescue calendar which includes hundreds of sweet doxie photos. Please continue to spread the weenie word and tell [...]

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The Weenie Tweet Contest!

December 15, 2008

The goal: To spread the good weenie word about Dachshund Rescue and promote our new video!

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The Dachshund Rescue Calendars Are Here!

December 10, 2008

All proceeds from the sale of this calendar go directly to Central Texas Dachshund Rescue! CTDR is a 501(c)(3) Corporation My husband and I volunteer with Central Texas Dachshund Rescue as many of you know. We love being foster parents. This year I helped with their 2009 Fundraising Calendar. It was a huge project, but [...]

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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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Stationery Trends Magazine – Fall 2008

November 1, 2008

Here is my second article for “The Green Room”, which can be seen in the fall issue of Stationery Trends Magazine. I enjoy writing about the environment, an important issue. Even though Stationery Trends is a trade and not an environmental magazine, they are incorporating sustainable content into each issue, and that’s Verysupercool in my [...]

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