Look what I found?

This is from 2016 and features Emma D, Auggie (jaws) and the one and only little Spike. In the background you will see a bulldog that is Beau Regard. For the spirit of the Holidays this one will have to do. Both Emma and Auggie have no gray. This may have been Christmas morning looks like gifts had been opened and the dogs were resting on someone. This was the music room so the drums, guitars and keyboards were probably to the right of Auggie as I see the CD cases in front. Eventually I will find the music pictures and post them. Happy Holidays to one and all and a prosperous New Year to everyone.

Treats did not work.

I tried to get them to pose. I even used some treats and it was to no avail. Baby cat saw the clothes and said no way out of the room, Wolfie was like not me, Apollo nothing fit, Auggie said I am out of here (I call him Jaws when he does not want to do something) Bulldog looked like he had a toothache as he kept pulling the tassel off and poor Emma with her bad leg could not get away so she had to try her bells on. She was the only one in the spirit that allowed me to snap a picture. So from Myself, Emma and everyone else which includes the birds and turtles have a safe and Happy Holiday Season.

As the end of the semester is near.

First let me say thanks for all the well wishes for Emma D. She is doing well. Still a little shaky on her back leg. I believe she may have been hit by a bike or a car that did not see her in the dark. She is getting back to normal. My eBay site is 30% off for the remainder of December. With that said I found some of the Christmas outfits for the dogs and cat, so I am going to try to dress them up for a picture. Apollo 1 and Bulldog may not have a sweater or outfit as they were much smaller back then. Getting them to pose together for a group picture will be a challenge. I want to wish everyone Happy Holiday's and a fantastic New Year. I can't believe the semester is over next week. Everyone in this class has been terrific and has enlightened my life. Professor Wu is one of the most diligent about his student's success and has made this class one of my favorites. I hope everyone will continue to follow their goals and ambitions as I know I will. Hopefully I will see some of you in other classes over the upcoming semester. 

Emma D

This is supposed to be the happiest time of the year! Close to being the worst for me. Emma D my smallest dog the black Chihuahua had a horrible accident that about killed her. The little girl was raised by a Bulldog so her spirit is very strong. It was touch and go for a couple of days. She got out through the side fence of the house I am staying at. She somehow got caught in the fencing and ripped the top of her head then proceeded to climb back under the fencing mangling her leg. All the time my Bulldog and Apollo1were trying to clean her up. When I got home I noticed the bulldog holding something down and cleaning it. At first I thought he was playing with a toy until I saw the blood  and realized he was trying to clean up Emma. I grabbed her and wrapped her in a towel and started for the vet. I thought for a minute and decided I could do what the vet would do so I cleaned her up checked for broken bones none that I could see or feel. She was not screaming in any pain which would tell me something was broken or cracked. She kept falling over and that was an issue. I do know that most dogs when they have a sprain will not put weight on the paw Emma was putting weight on her paws which told me that the Bulldog and Apollo were too heavy in holding her down while cleaning her. So I decided if she did not change overnight then off to the vet and the million $ bill to save Emma.  Through the night I could feel Emma lean against me to sleep and she would move around which meant she was doing a bit better. Today was a great day she ate, drank and pooped all day which tells me she is getting better. I still have her somewhat separated from the others so they don't accidentally step on her. If she tries to run fast she is still losing her balance not as much as the past couple days. As I said earlier she was raised as a pup with Jasmine my original Bulldog, she would imitate everything from Jazzy, how she would stand, walk, eat etc.. Emma D feels she is a Bulldog at heart and is in charge of Apollo 1, Bulldog, Wolfie and Auggie. The pictures show the top of her head where she opened it up. She will be fine. If you are wondering the D stands for dog. Christmas will be good.