Award Thank You X2

Man am I a lucky dog!  I got not one but two Versatile Blogger Awards!  Ohh, and it is green, our favorite color!  Thank you!  Thank you!   Thank you!

The first came from my good friend Sophie...http://fromsophiesview.blogspot.com

She is one beautiful doddlebug and lives in one of the most scenic places in Nova Soctia.
Her dad does some amazing photography and gardening too!  If you haven't met her you are missing out.







Our second Versatile Blogger Award hails from the cutest little pair of Frenchies, Benny and Lilly.  They are just packed full of fun and surprises.  Good things come in little packages!


Be sure to visit them here...http://www.twofrenchbulldogs.com





Thank you both from the bottom of my heart!


Now to spill the beans about my peeps.

1.  My dad is a geek and proud of it.
2.  My mama has so many hobbies, she just loves to make things and grow things. She can't wait to retire so she can spend more time doing the things she loves most. And top of the list is me!
3.  Mom and dad don't have any children, me and the cats are their kids.
4.  Mama loves all animals and loves to scuba dive.  She has even dove in the cold waters here in Alaska.
5.  Mama was born in Anchorage, Territory of Alaska just before it became a State.
6.  Mama is a pediatric nurse and worked in hospital for 24 years and is now a nurse for the local School District.
7.  Mama watches my diet and feeds me raw, dad sneaks me junk food when she is not looking.





I am passing this award on to my new friends Mack and her big brother Murphy.

Mack just got spayed yesterday and I hope this makes her feel better.  Go visit them at...http://mackandmurph.blogspot.com/  and wish her well!















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Wordless Wednesday

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Medical Alert !!!

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You all may already know this but my Vets did not.  There is a mutant gene called MDR1 found in some herding dogs. These dogs (and I am one of them), may experience toxicity after normals doses of certain drugs.  The Washington State University can do a free test for you with just a swab in the mail.  I am positive for this gene and mom always puts this on my tag and makes sure my Vet knows.

 
Here is a url to the WSU website   http://www.vetmed.wsu.eud/VCPL

Breeds affected by the MDR1 mutation (frequency %)
Breed	Approximate Frequency
Australian Shepherd	50%
Australian Shepherd, Mini	50%
Border Collie	< 5%
Collie	70 %
English Shepherd	15 %
German Shepherd	10 %
Herding Breed Cross	10 %
Long-haired Whippet	65 %
McNab	30 %
Mixed Breed	5 %
Old English Sheepdog	5 %
Shetland Sheepdog	15 %
Silken Windhound	30 %

awesome...being healthy!!!








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Open Water

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Aye there Matey!  We have been to the lake a few more times this past month.

Met some cool friends on shore.  This girl is Ruby and she is an Aussie like me!

 I can't believe I was a puppy once.

 OK, lets hit the water.  I'm ready to get wet!

Hey mom, what are you doing in the water!  You know I worry about you when you do that.

I have mixed feelings about this, I need to save you but this open water is kinda scarey.

Guess we can rescue each other, huh?




As usual, I slept on my mama all the way home...

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!












awesome...paying for something with exact change.







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Wordless Wednesday

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Nice neighbors

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I got together with my friends Fin and Tally for some fun.  They live across the street from me.

It is really great to have such nice neighbors!

 Super zoomies!  I gotta keep ahead of that little Tally or she will bite my butt.

After all that racing around we had to cool off in the creek ( and get muddy of course!)

Here I am lost in a field of green.   Hope you all got your zoomies on today!


Not many fireworks last night. That was good cuz me and the kitties aren't to fond of them.








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Sunday was a day for napping!

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Who doesn't enjoy a good nap on a Sunday afternoon?  I love to nap on my mama. But I'm not the only one...

Mickie Blue Eyes had the nerve to just jump up and sprawl all over me!  Guess I make a mighty fine pillow.

Ah well, he will keep me nice and warm.  Just don't wiggle around too much little guy, and no kneading with your claws!

Actually this is rather nice...I could get used to this.

He makes a pretty good foot rest too.

OK, I'm totally down with this.  Gonna let it all hang out now.

ZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......








Awesome...a relaxing afternoon nap!








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