The DOG thread

[Baz]

VERY nice pics, Steve. Marcos and Lex look like a couple of acrobats!

Love that first pic....woof!

[Don Plumley]

Here's cancer-boy enjoying a vineyard romp on a beautiful fall day:

[Baz]

Nice pic, Don. My girls send hugs and kisses!

Here's a pic that says it all.....enjoy the ride!

[Baz]

From a Finnish newspaper: Wolfgang Grensens from Germany on a walk with his dogs and Wally (the sheep). Wally lost his mother and one of the dogs adopted Wally.

But just look at the stink-eye the Heeler to the right is giving Wally...lol....

[VaSteve]

This book has become a favorite at our house....
Find a Cow Now!:Amazon:Books

[Baz]

An interview with the authors, Steve....

Spotlight On

Janet Stevens & Susan Stevens Crummel



The dynamic sister team of Plaidypus Lost have created a charming, and raucous, new read-aloud about a rambunctious herding dog in search of an animal he has never seen before—a cow!

The dynamic sister team of Plaidypus Lost have created a charming, and raucous, new read-aloud about a rambunctious herding dog in search of an animal he has never seen before—a cow!

Janet Stevens’s books have won many awards, including a Caldecott Honor. Her books have been named American Library Association Notable Books. Janet wrote Find a Cow NOW! with her sister, Susan, and created all the illustrations herself. She is the illustrator of the popular Anansi books written by Eric A. Kimmel. Janet lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Susan Stevens Crummel has written many best-selling picture books with her sister, Janet. These marvelous books have included a Time Magazine’s Top 10 Children’s Book and winners of the Texas Bluebonnet Award and other state awards. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas.

Inside Find a Cow NOW! An Interview with author Susan Stevens Crummel

Q: What was the inspiration behind Find a Cow NOW!?

A: My sister, the illustrator, Janet Stevens, rescued a cattle dog named Houdini several year ago. He has herded deer, cats, rugs, chairs, and even his tail. He, too, has never seen a cow.

Q: What makes this book special to you? What important message do you feel it brings to young readers?

A: It’s special because it stars a very funny, unique, real dog named Houdini who always wants to herd things. The book has several messages: sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone to pursue your dreams; dreams are often found when you least expect it; there’s no place like home.

Q: What was your favorite book growing up?

A: A How and Why Book of poetry, nursery rhymes, fairy tales, and fables. It had it all!

Q: What is your favorite memory from childhood?

A: Visiting my grandparents’ ranch in the heart of Texas and playing with my large number of first cousins.

Q: Did you have any pets? If so, which one was your favorite?

A: A big black Great Dane named Beauty. She lived to be fourteen years old—and was a gentle giant.

Q: What inspired you to write and when did you know you would become an author?

A: I loved to write (especially poetry) from the time I was old enough to write! As I grew older, I wrote songs, poems, and skits for friends, family, and school. I won a poetry contest in eighth grade and had my first poem published. Janet (Stevens)and I had always talked about it, but it didn't become a reality until an emergency situation arose in 1997. She was asked to write and illustrate a story for a Harcourt School publication and the deadline was rapidly approaching. She knew what she wanted to draw—she just was stuck on how to word it. I became her voice; and in that week of brainstorming, writing, and rewriting, we discovered that the collaboration was purr-r-r-fect. Her illustrations and my writing are a “fit” because we share the same sense of humor!

Q: If there is one thing you could tell your readers about life, what would you say?

A: Each day that you wake up (and hopefully you do), you have two choices: you can choose to be in a good mood or you can choose to be in a bad mood. choose the good mood, and your optimism will affect not only your life, but the lives of everyone you touch.

[Wilywilly]

[VaSteve]

That interview is longer than the book, LOL

[Baz]

This "vicious" little girl was about to be put down at the shelter. She was picked up as a stray single momma, raising her surviving baby in a ditch, when she was finally trapped, her pup taken away and then taken to a shelter. She snapped and snarled at them, was moved around on a catch pole, even bit. But Brandy saw that she was simply afraid and just need to know things were ok and she could trust someone. So she took her home before they could put her down. Well, looks like Brandy was right! I can't wait to see where this goes! Just makes you wonder how many other "vicious" dogs are put down because people don't simply understand that they are afraid.

[matt f]

What a nasty, viscious distrustful b*tch!

2 thumbs up to Brandy.

Baz, how prevalent are heelers in FL?

[azasadny]

Our Daisy... (5 year old female Golden Retriever)

[Outback Porsche]

Hey Baz,

I finally got around to watching a locally made movie called 'Red Dog' (produced in 2011) last night. Entertaining movie, and ticks all the boxes - a story about a cattle dog and and characters of the outback.

It's loosely based upon a true story about an outback legendary dog http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dog_(Pilbara) .

A sad ending but mostly a funny story. If you haven't already seen it, I'd highly recommend it.

Cheers

[Baz]

Originally Posted by matt f

What a nasty, viscious distrustful b*tch!

2 thumbs up to Brandy.

Baz, how prevalent are heelers in FL?

Heelers are very prevalent here, Matt. I see 'em everywhere I go! Can't miss those 2 pointy ears!

Hey Art....nice pics of Daisy!

And a nice Linus pic too Wily......love that tongue!

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Outback Porsche

Hey Baz,

I finally got around to watching a locally made movie called 'Red Dog' (produced in 2011) last night. Entertaining movie, and ticks all the boxes - a story about a cattle dog and and characters of the outback.

It's loosely based upon a true story about an outback legendary dog http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dog_(Pilbara) .

A sad ending but mostly a funny story. If you haven't already seen it, I'd highly recommend it.

Cheers

Gidday Jeff and thanks for the info....I'll keep an eye open for "red Dog" if it plays in this area.

I found this website for it:
reddogwa.com - Home

Sad that he was poisoned..... I'll never understand how someone could do something like that. Humans can be so despicable.

Cheers and thanks again.

[Geronimo '74]

Heylo in the shower after she smeered sh it all over herself....

[450knotOffice]

Bazza, that video was so awesome to watch. What a good girl. Did you notice that she would SIT every time she wanted more treats? I did. To me that says she was once owned and trained. It saddens me to see and hear of so many awesome dogs that are just abandoned. Heck, I've got four dogs right now and will likely be adopting a fifth at some time in the not-too-distant future. All of my dogs are my children, as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks for posting the vid.

[Geronimo '74]

[widgeon13]

Widgeon and Remington, chilling.

[TRE Cup]

So we rescued these cute lil pups from somewhere in Oklahoma , on line


And then they grew up ! Very sweet, not aggressive, they love to play, meet new ladies.

[TRE Cup]

they don't weigh much - 110 lbs for the darker one, and 97 lbs for the other