It's a Party!

As mentioned in a previous post, we were all in Manzanita for Kendall's first birthday. We rode into town on our bikes pulling Kendall in her bike trailer, and we found a dog store there that had Happy Birthday dog biscuits. Of course we had to have one.


It's not a party without party hats. Kendall was more interested in getting to the dog treat than wearing the silly party hat.



It's somewhat hard to keep a party hat on a 1-yr old puppy. Does she look like she's having fun, or what?





...and she's got it.


I can only imagine what it tasted like, but she seemed to enjoy it.

July's Yappy Hour - Update

Yappy Hour at Bridgeport


Wednesday, July 15
5pm to 8pm
Paradise Bakery & Café, Bridgeport Village
Benefiting the Oregon Humane Society


Spend a little wine time with your pup at Yappy Hour... every THIRD Wednesday of each month through October.

At Yappy Hour, you and your pooch will enjoy wine, delicious deli Yappy Hour selections and goodies from Paradise Bakery & Café, special doggie treats, activities, games, and more!

Happy Birthday, Kendall!!

Today Kendall and her litter mates turn 1. It's hard to believe she's grown into such a wonderful little dog. She's spending her birthday at the Oregon coast camping at Nehalem Bay State Park. She and her litter mates are having a birthday party on July 19th. There will be lots and lots of pictures!

Here's Kendall and her litter mates when they were really young.




Here's Kendall at 11.5 months. She's become quite the little lady.




Meanwhile, she's having fun frolicking on the beach. Happy Birthday, little girl.

Puppy Lemon Laws

I came across some information in the Bottom Line on puppy lemon laws. There are currently 20 states, including Oregon, that have lemon laws that provide legal recourse to people who purchase animals from pet dealers, later found to have a disease or defect. You can view a chart that outlines the laws in different states on the AVMA web site.

Don't worry, Kendall doesn't need this. I just thought it was a good piece of information to share.

Kendall's on vacation

Kendall went to stay with one of my co-workers and his dog, Tucker, a Samoyed. Tucker's stayed at our house before, and she and Kendall get along great. We miss her, but I hear she's having fun and charming my co-worker's neighbors. Meanwhile, we're away in Central Oregon staying at a place that doesn't allow pets. Here's a picture I received last night. Look like Kendall's making herself at home.



When we headed out on a bike ride after dinner last night we ran into a lady with four Cavaliers - 3 on lead and one following behind. She had three Blenheims and a Ruby. The one that was following behind had found a dead chimpmunk (or whatever you call them here.) It would not leave it. Sounds familiar. Then, today, out on our bike ride, we ran into a family with their Blenheim Cavalier in a basket on the front of the guy's bike. The dog was a cutie. There are Cavaliers everywhere! I can't wait to bring Kendall here sometime. Here, as in to the resort, not to the wonderful place we are staying.

Day at the Beauty Parlor

Kendall went to see Deb at Deb's Laundra-Mutt today. She came home looking really pretty with bows in her hair. The funny thing is, she knows she looks pretty.

Yappy Hour - June

This month's Yappy Hour was held at Ready, Paint, Fire, a paint your own ceramics place, in the Pearl District. It was also where they announced the winners of the Oregon Humane Society's annual photo contest, The Fuzzy, Furry, and Feathered Friends Photo Contest.


It was really crowded, and Kendall had a great time meeting all of the dogs and people.




We took her to Paragon Restaurant right down the street for dinner before we went to Yappy Hour. They have some of the best food! We sat outside at a sidewalk table, and they brought out a plate of dog biscuits for Kendall and a bowl of water with ice cubes just for her. I love that place.