Video of Gracie’s rescue in Taiwan
Posted: January 21, 2012 Filed under: Dogstuff | Tags: taiwan, gracie, taiwan dog, rescue Leave a comment »
I just found our Gracie on the Animal Rescue Team’s website. She is the puppy named Cake. The video shows the rescue workers catching the litter on the beach. I am so grateful to ARTT in Taiwan and to Salty Dog Rescue in Seattle for getting these dogs across the ocean and into homes.
Sweater girl!
Posted: December 6, 2011 Filed under: Dogstuff | Tags: crochet, dog, gracie, Lion Brand, sweater 1 Comment »Gracie’s first sweater. Here is my M.O., before embarking on any project that requires measuring or knitting, I crochet a model. It is just a faster way for me to see what the pattern pieces need to look like. So, I found a free pattern to improvise on, this time from Lion Brand, and then I used different yarn and the wrong hook. I dunno why, that is just how I cook. Read the rest of this entry »
Dogs in Clothes?
Posted: December 4, 2011 Filed under: Dogstuff | Tags: formosan dog, gracie, hoody, Robert, sweater, taiwan dog 3 Comments »I have always insisted that I would never dress one of my dogs in clothing. Now I did dress my schnauzer in baby clothes when I was very young and she never seemed to mind but to take a dog out in public like that just seemed wrong. Fast forward to Gracie. Read the rest of this entry »
R U ready for Pawswalk 2011?
Posted: August 26, 2011 Filed under: Calendar, Dogstuff | Tags: 5k, dog, paws, rob Leave a comment »
Rob at the 2009 Paws Walk
Rob and I are registered for Paws Walk this year. It is the 20th anniversary for this fundraiser and it is always a lot of fun. Scott will be at the Wooden Boat Show in Port Townsend and Gracie isn’t ready for that big of a crowd yet so I’ll have to leave her home. Paws Walk is a 5k walk through beautiful Magnuson Park in Seattle. The dogs are on leash except for a segment that goes through the dog-park area. There is a vendor area where various pet-related services hand out samples. Volunteers are along the route handing out water bottles and dog treats. If you’d like to walk with us, just drop me an email!
Here is the link to my original blogpost.
To register on your own, here is the official PawsWalk website.
If you’d like to make a donation, this link is his fundraising website.
Rob is recovered!
Posted: August 2, 2011 Filed under: Dogstuff | Tags: attack, dog, gracie, rob 1 Comment »I decided to put together a report for everyone who has asked about the recent ordeal.
I walked the dogs late in the evening, four weeks ago, because it was too hot for Robert in the afternoon. Gracie isn’t very used to the leash-thing yet so I was kind of preoccupied with her and continually unwrapping the two webbing leashes as we walked. About 4 blocks from our house, a dog that is always chained to its garage was loose and attacked me, Gracie and Robbie. We had no warning. we were just even with the lot line when he was on us. No sniffing, meeting, nothing.
Pet Sun Signs
Posted: April 16, 2011 Filed under: Dogstuff | Tags: Astrology, dog, rob, training Leave a comment »
I believe Astrology is the best way to learn about yourself and those close to you. While Sun sign astrology can describe one aspect of a person, detailed astrological insight requires accurate birth data in order include their desires, learning style and motivations. Think about what this kind of insight could provide you about your pets…
What kind of issues will they be likely to have?
How can you motivate them?
How nervous will they be about new experiences?
You can answer these questions about your pets by studying about their Sun Signs.
Beau: Jimmy Stewart’s poem for his dog
Posted: April 8, 2011 Filed under: Dogstuff | Tags: beau, dog, Jimmy Stewart, Johnny Carson Leave a comment »Here is another film clip that I have to share. This is Jimmy Stewart’s touching remembrance of his dog as he read it on The Johnny Carson Show in 1981.
Rob Duncan, Live at a library near you!
Posted: March 24, 2011 Filed under: Dogstuff | Tags: dog, Puyallup, rob, TDI Leave a comment »
library flyer
Rob and I met with Carol, the Children’s Librarian, at the Puyallup Library today. She assessed his suitability for their Reading With A Doggie Friend Program. He met a few kids and got his picture taken for the library’s flyer (see pic). We’re scheduled every other Thursday until school is out.
He sure made me proud, a tiny boy ran right at him and gave him a bear hug around the neck. Rob didn’t act startled at all but I did have to stop him from licking the little guy. That is a no-no, no treats and no kisses allowed. She took some great pictures for the flyer, I’ll post it when I get an updated one with Robbie in it.
Made in Taiwan
Posted: March 23, 2011 Filed under: Dogstuff | Tags: dog, formosa, gracie, robby, Robert, salty dog, taiwan Leave a comment »Her name is Gracie Cupcake Duncan and she is a 6 month old Formosan Mountain Dog mix, from Salty Dog Rescue. She was flown here to Seattle, spayed and put into a foster home. We met her at an adoption event at Immortal Dog Pet Supply and Bakery. Scott has advocated for a puppy for a long time and started sending me puppies from Petfinder a few weeks ago. Scott and Rob met a Taiwan dog and heard all about them at the cigar store in Vancouver and was very impressed with the “breed.” I had to admit he was right about the timing on a puppy, Rob is the perfect age to enjoy one so we took him to Immortal Dog to do research. Research only. Well, you can see from the pictures how that turned out. Her call name was Cake. Since we always change names when we take in a new beastie, we named her Grace, from the Latin gratia meaning ”favor; blessing”. Read the rest of this entry »
Puyallup Fair
Posted: September 14, 2010 Filed under: Dogstuff | Tags: chinook, dog, Fair, Robert, TDI, therapy, WA Leave a comment »Remember the old slogan, “Do the Puyallup?” Well, Rob did the Puyallup this weekend. He did his bit to represent TDI, Therapy Dogs International, with his buddies Nala, a Havanese, and Rowdy, a giant teddy bear in a St. Bernard suit. Clover, a lovely Dalmation, joined us later for the next “shift.” I played chauffer and Scott acted as his valet but this was his show and he did us all proud. He met more people than I could even keep count of and he actively engaged each kid who petted him with a sense of wonder while enduring the adults who heavy handedly patted him on the head. We didn’t get to go to PawsWalk because it was the same weekend but next year, I’d like to get a team together to walk PawsWalk under a TDI banner.
