M.I.A. Without Permission

They did it again!!! Mommy's left for work and school and FORGOT to PUBLISH my blog post for the day. This was AFTER Mommy #1 disappeared almost ALL DAY yesterday. She did NOT ask my opinion nor permission. I must have a little PUG to HUMAN talk with her tonight.

Mommy #1 apparently went off with some HUMAN friends. They went to a couple of restaurants and then shopping at someplace they do not allow dogs (LIKE TARGET which USED to allow me in the store). She had a lot of fun - although, as I have pointed out, WITHOUT ME!!! I think a HARRUUMMMMPPPHHH! is needed here.

Mommy #2 and I, on the other hand, spent the WHOLE DAY together doing something extremely fun. That, my dear FURiends, is a story for another day.

HAPPY THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Knowing someone cares is the best feeling in the world.

So BRIGHT I Need Shades

This is my new TOUGHHOUND All Sports Collar. It is BRIGHT pink and has my name on it. Mommys recently were looking at collars for me - distinct ones so they can pick me out in a crowd of PUGS. They checked them out at those BIG pet stores and even our favorite Dog Boutique - Biscuits Give a Dog a Bone in Japantown.  Nothing quite struck their fancy and they generally left disappointed. I do not wear a collar around the house, if I must be honest. But more and more my Mommys have been thinking they need something besides my METRO harness on me when I am in a PUG crowd. Unbelievable that they would EVER have trouble picking ME, a Pug Princess, out in a crowd.

But I digress.

They specifically wanted something that would either hold my tags securely (I have lost them once) or have my name on it. She decided to give TOUGHHOUND All Sports Collar a try. What they like most about the NEON PINK COLLAR -

• Durable - it is made from polycoated nylon webbing which can withstand heat, cold and excessive rough-housing
• Cleanable - dirt comes right off and stains and odors do not set in
• SEEable- like anyone can miss this bright pink! TOUGHHOUND All Sports Collars come in EIGHT colors so you don't HAVE to settle for neon pink - unless you are a Pug Princess like me
• Customizable - the attached nameplate can be engraved with FOUR lines of information like dog or PUG's name, address, phone number, microchip info, etc. Who will get lost? NOT THIS DOG!
• Fashionable - nice looking with durable stainless steel accents (buckle, rivets, and nameplate)

My FURiend Pablo (he is a Havanese) checked out the collar for himself. He has a lot of trouble with rough edges and stabbing rivets. His Maman ran her hands all over looking for a sharp edge or pokey rivets. She found NONE! Her only hesitation is the buckle since Pablo's daycare does not allow collars with buckles, only quick release latches. She is nonetheless thinking of getting him an ESPRESSO colored collar (although Pablo confessed to me he would prefer a more colorful collar in Ocean BLUE or Yellow) for the time the family spends in the French Countryside.

This is a picture of me sporting my new TOUGHHOUND All Sports Collar at the HUGE Pug Meet last Saturday. You can tell by my expression that I like the look and feel of the collar. And see how it makes me stand out from the pack? No one would guess I was anyPUG other than NOODLES - Pug Princess extraordinaire.

If you are looking for a distinctive yet functional collar, I suggest you check TOUGHHOUND All Sports Collar out.

HAPPY THOUGHT OF THE DAY: I love colorful accessories because they say I am all ME!

That's Some BIG Dogs!!!

Butcher Park was the site for Pug Saturday. It is a big suburban park that is nice and shaded. Plus, there was a BIG DOG side to the Dog Park. I did not go over to that side because, frankly, some big dogs make me testy. But Mommy #1 and Lil' One did go over there. . .

And this is what they found

Do you see that???? Those are NOT dogs! Those are horses in DOG DISGUISES!!!! OMP, I could not believe it had I not seen it with my own PUGGY eyes.

They stayed there for a while and then Lil' One started to get a little freaked out. I think you can understand why

Those dogs were nearly as BIG as she is and she is SEVEN YEARS OLD!!! She's an adult, for Pete's Sake (isn't she like 49 in DOG years???)!

So she stayed until they sniffed and then she appeared back at the Small Dog side of the Dog Park. I was kinda glad because she likes to run with me and throw me the ball. I don't do anything like FETCH but I humor her by looking EXCITED!

The Big Dog, or HORSE, side stayed busy the whole time we were at the Pug Meet. When we left, one of the big dogs left too but his Mommy made him stay behind a little so he wouldn't scare Molly. I was oblivious.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Big or small a good FURiend is a blessing.








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A WHOLE Lotta Pug LOVE Going On. . .

For the FIRST TIME ever I went to Pug Saturday right here in my home town. I didn't even know it existed until 6 months ago! So I told my Mommy that I wanted to go and see if I could find some of my FURiends. I didn't recognize anyPUGGY, as it turned out; but I had a whole lotta adventure! 

(There are a lot of pictures here. To BIGGIFY just click on the image)

Look at all those PUGS! Insane, I tell you!

There were so many really friendly humans around as well - and some non-PUGS were there as well. We arrived just after it began and there were already a dozen PUGS in attendance. I watched as more and more arrived - usually by the TWOS or THREES! At its peak, there must have been about 30 or more pugs. I have to admit I lost track after about 20. There were 2 Bostons and 3 Frenchies to round out the SmushFaces at the park.





The group is building. See the Boston at the bottom of the picture. He was SUPER hyper and approaching everyPUGGY with such energy.






Look at his FACE here! Someone let him know that his exuberance was UNDER appreciated. He was a nice dog just VERY energetic!

Pugs as far as the eye could see - almost. This woman was surrounded by a dozen pugs at one time and she didn't even have any TREATS!

This guy looks like a WOOLLY Mammoth, huh? His owner said he was all PUG, though. I bet he never gets cold when the temps drop below 40 (I know, I know - that is not cold to you snowPUGS. I am a California girl, though)!

There were pugs of all ages, sizes and colors. There was even an apricot pug and a silver pug. Can you spot them in here? In addition to pure PUGS, there were some chugs and a puggle or two.

Do you recognize this guy? That's MAX from Minnie and Max Pugs of the head-tilting video! Max was pretty cool - I even let him follow me around a little. I do NOT usually allow that but I admit I was a little STARSTRUCK. He is very very handsome. He was there with his sister Minnie (she has a green harness) and his friend Loki (a handsome devil in a tan harness)

This was the funnEST sight! The owner and his pug have identical HOODIES! Can you see it?

I have no idea who this PUG is but she was friendly so I chatted with her for a while.

This was the STRANGEST pug at the meet. I can't put my paw on it, but there was something weird about this guy. I mean, very few PUGS walk on two feet like that and . . . his . . .head. . . was. . .so. . .LARGE!

Just a couple of older pugs that I met. They were sitting on a bench.

And this is where I sat MOST OF THE MEET! Right under my Mommy #2's chair. And yes, that white blur is Molly freaking out because a Frenchie approached her.

HAPPY THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Making new FURiends is fun.

PAWsomeNESS

My FURiend Corbin and his current foster sister Sophie had a contest this past week. I loves loves loves to enter CONTESTS because it is fun. I like to have CONTESTS too because that is fun as well. So I followed the rules of the contest and entered for a prize. GUESS WHAT!!! I was one of the winners! I am so excited 
Because

It was for Frosty Paws ice cream.  If you don't know what Frosty Paws is, then you absolutely need to try it. I was lucky enough to get some as a gift from Sandy Claws.

I can't wait . . . I can't wait.

I am currently putting together photos from my HUGE adventure over this last weekend. Molly and I went to a HUGE Pug meet! That is all I am going to say about it right now because I do not want to spoil the story. You will understand when I tell it, trust me.

So there you have it. . . the PAWsomeNESS of PRIZES.

HAPPY THOUGHT OF THE DAY: You guessed it - PRIZES. It really makes me happy when I win a contest and get a cool prize. Often it is something I would not normally get for myself.

WHATTHA????

All I ask was for a little. . . .

Is it. . .

1. R.E.S.P.E.C.T
2. Licky Lou
3. Peanut Butter

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HAPPY THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Licking makes me remember the good times and the good tastes.

My Mommys

I love my Mommys

They represent every happy thought I have. There is not much more I can add to this thought except

HAPPY THOUGHT OF THE DAY: My Mommys are my world and I live in a very happy world.