Howling In The Rain

I am not really afraid of thunderstorms, but I must say the other night was a little scary. We had a HUGE thunderstorm and the thunder sounded a lot like fireworks and the rain just kept coming down as if there were a big giant dog peeing for a really long time. Then we had some stuff coming down that looked like snow and it was really loud, so I will admit, I was a little bit concerned. I have never really been swimming and I am not really interested in starting a swim program so I stayed inside, under my blanket where I felt safe and warm. Once again, I am convinced that the great outdoors is not so great and unless you can buy me a little Chihuahua canoe with little paddles and a roof, I do not plan on spending anytime on water that is moving faster than I can run. I know there are people out there who like the whole river rafting thing, but I am content to watch the water come out of the faucet when I am thirsty and I can watch the water coming from the shower at a safe distance. (I don’t want to take a chance that the shower would involve bathing me.) I no longer sleep in the bathtub because the faucet could accidentally turn on and my sleep would be seriously disturbed. I will wear my little raincoat, but I hope it is more for looks than function. I like fleece way better anyway. Rain slicker or warm and fuzzy, which one sounds better to you? I know me too! Let’s sing together: rain, rain, go away…..

Chuck
Aquatics Director   

I don't think my sister Cayenne is enjoying her dang raincoat eitherbut I know I look good in pretty much anything.

                          

Chuck’s Pantry

Just a little FYI to all of my animal friends out there: pantry means food! You need to check the house you live in and see if there is a closet like thing near the kitchen. You might have already figured this out, but if not, you are missing out. I am not encouraging bears or other big scary animals to come into the house to find the pantry, just us domesticated home dwellers. The pantry at my house is where the dog food is kept and there are also dog treats, my treat ball and sometimes whole bags of dog food just waiting to be put in the bin or in my mouth whichever happens first. If I can get to the bag before the bin does, I can chew out a little hole and have a never ending supply of food right there just for me. (It doesn’t usually end up this way since my Mom usually catches me before I get to really indulge, but it could happen right?) Maybe she would just think it was a really big mouse that did all that damage. This is not an invitation to a mouse, just so we understand each other. To my mice friends, if I haven’t made myself clear, there are cats on the premises, so I wouldn’t chance it if I were you. Well, I might, but I am really food motivated. Sometimes I am so clever that I can sneak in the pantry when my Mom opens the door and she closes it without even knowing I am in there. Once I am safely inside, I do not give away my location. This gives me more time to investigate the pantry contents. Be an explorer of your surroundings. There are some great things waiting to be found! Once you have found them, keep them to yourself!

Chuck

Pantry Prisoner     

                     

                      'I could totally eat this entire bag in like thirty.....six probably 48 hours'

                     

A Day At the Spa

So I stole Chuck’s blog for the week. My name is Cayenne and I know that I have been mentioned briefly in Chuck’s blogs, but I decided to write one myself this week without Chuck knowing about it. He was sleeping under the blanket and snoring so I took advantage of the moment. Chuck has been researching job options lately, which is kind of funny since I am employed full time and have been for a while now. Chuck is a bit of a free spirit so at least one of us is responsible and able to hold down a real job. I give professional spa treatments to anyone who wants one. I also travel so I can come to you wherever you may be. My services include face licking, ear licking and occasional toe licking. Once I get going it is hard to get me to stop so you will for sure get your moneys worth. I am available on weekends and evenings and I can even do parties. See, this was a great opportunity to promote my business and irritate Chuck at the same time. Priceless! (Just so you know, I am the good dog!)

Cayenne’s

Pretty in pink

Traveling Beauty Parlor  

CHUCK the Builder

You know that my Mom works at Colorado Canine Orthopedics and it is one of my favorite places to hang out. Well things have been pretty busy there as they are adding on to the building. They are putting in a new section for physical therapy and stuff for dogs. Isn’t that cool? I of course would be excited if it was a food bar for small dogs, but maybe that is in the plans as well. So since I have been on this job kick, I think I might have found another interest and I need to check it out. At our construction site, they have been digging a lot (which I love) and pouring concrete (which looks like fun) and using fun tools to make noise (I can be noisy too as needed). I want a hard hat in my size and I want to put my little paw prints in the wet concrete so that I will be remembered forever. Kind of like the Hollywood Stars. I may be getting one of those soon too with my amazing popularity. The people at my Mom’s work should jump on the chance to have MY paw prints featured in there new building, because someday, I might be too busy with appearances and late night bark shows. My fees may also go up as well. I’m just sayin’…..

Chuck

Super Star  

CHUCK the Builder

Colorado Canine Orthopedics is Expanding

Chuck might have a REAL job….

That is right. I have put in an application at a few places and I am anxiously awaiting a response. I have chosen my career. I am not sure how well it pays, but to be honest, I really don’t care. It is the benefits that I am interested in. I don’t think that they offer Chihuahua health care. (Good thing, I bet mine would be pricey with all of my pre-existing conditions) I will not need a 401K since I am not going to invest any of my earnings. The benefits I am interested in come with the job. Every moment of my work will be a benefit to ME. I want to be a dishwasher. I have been practicing at my house for a long time now and I think that I am ready. I am hoping for a job at a swanky restaurant that serves huge portions so the people get too full to eat everything and then my job begins. Think of the variety of foods that I can scarf and the abundance of dishes! I am so excited. I will let you know when my first shift begins and you can visit me and let me clean your dish. Just think how much water and soap could be saved! Not only am I a dishwasher, but I am also a small environmentalist (I don’t even know what that means).

Chuck

Mr. Clean   

Let me just get this last little bit here.

Mmmmmm, next.....

Quiting time, but I'm ready for more. I'm coming in early tomorrow!