Thanksgiving Week 2010

It has been quite a busy Thanksgiving week. Not much time for blogging. We have had six visiting dogs at various times and a couple of human guests too. The week started with Fran-Pet Haven alum sight hound, Scout her labbie brother, and Tug our Pet Haven foster beagle. Oh and La Buddy, of course.

Then Mister and Geordie both Pet Haven alums joined us to liven up the pack.

Tug was a little overwhelmed by all the big dogs so he got to go to his former foster's home for Thanksgiving. Thanks to them for including Tug in their festivities.

Last but certainly not least came famous Ahnung-Mister's sister,Pet Haven alum, and therapy dog. She has her own blog and Facebook page. Oh yeah that is her owner Marilou in the photo.

We did take time to enjoy a delicious and super casual meal. Even Walker was able to join us after work. Thanks Ron for doing all the cooking. What do you NOT see in this picture? All dogs were napping through our dinner. What a Thanksgiving treat.

To all of our loyal customers we would like to say how grateful we are that you let us care for your dogs while you are away. Thank you!!!

Jack and Geordie Continued

Jack and Geordie have been staying with us for two weeks now and their family is due home tomorrow.We have so enjoyed getting to know these great boys.

They both love to be outside and even in the heat Jack will spend some time in the sun.

The AC has been going though for when Jack finally comes inside to cool down. As you can see he chooses the tiny bed over the big pillow. Silly boy.

Geordie was geared up for the big Brett debut in the Vikings game Sunday night. We all tired of it WAY before it was over.

Both of these dogs have helped welcome and entertain lots of other dogs during their two week stay. There was Simon the pug,

our boy Mister,

Golden boy Dudley,

the "other" Jack,

and Pet Haven foster dog Chester.

Here is a little video for their family who we are sure misses them very much. We will miss the boys too.
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Busy Weekend Fun

It is a full house this weekend here at Rescue Buddy Boarding & Beyond. Business is picking up thanks to word of mouth advertising and blogging. And a Facebook entry now and then. Not even room for a foster dog till fall.

Geordie and Dudley are the youngsters and were immediate friends. They have been chasing each other around the back yard all morning. The newly placed mulch went flying. No wonder I can never keep grass in the backyard.

The two Jacks are the elders of the group. Oh and total furballs. Got to keep those boys cool. Thrilled to have the temps and humidity down to bearable ranges. I am not much for the AC but the dogs have to have it.

Buddy finds a shady spot under the chair to take a rest from all the racing around. Thanks to everyone for trusting us with your furkids.

August 11, 2010

Simon is back visiting for daycare these past couple of days. He loves to smell around all over the backyard. He is not too interested in what the other dogs are up to. He is snoring away at my feet in the AC.

Jack and Simon the two senior boys taking it easy after a romp outside. The heat is too much for all of us.

Geordie loves the chew toys. He is still a young boy and is very playful. What a shiny coat he has now-a long way from a dumpster puppy.

And a photo of Buddy in the snow to cool us all down. And to remind us that the heat never lasts.

Nap Time in the AC

In this hot hot weather the dogs are somewhat low key. It is nap time more often these days inside in the AC.

This is the first time Jack, Pet Haven alum, has been left since his parents adopted him last Sept. He made himself right at home on the couch. Too bad my mom went home. She could have had a couch companion.

Geordie, also a Pet Haven alum and Jack's brother, is comfy right in front of the AC. He was one of a litter of puppies that was left in a dumpster in rural Iowa. He and his littermates were the first blog entry of the Pet Haven blog. Look at him now.

And then there is our boy Mister in his famous pose. I wonder how many photos I have of him in just this same position. Makes me smile every time.

Unlike the rest of the crew on their soft spots, La Buddy, who is very much in need of a haircut, prefers to nap on the bare floor. He gets too hot with all that long poodle hair. Next on list-call groomer. Oh and maybe a nap myself. Stay cool everyone. We are.