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Well we had a small group today out at Point-no-Point… But we had a blast with just the 4 of us! Hooch, Olivia, Guinness and Porter all took turns playing “follow the one with the stick” and bounding through the deep sand banks and shallow incoming tide. Guinny and Porter even found a balloon (which they promptly destroyed) and Olivia showed off her new Fox & Hound collar and her “Princess Squish” Fetching tag.

The weather wasn’t the best, but luckily it wasn’t raining… Hard. It was amazing to see what the storm had brought into shore, the driftwood was everywhere (which as you can see meant plenty of giant sticks for “tug”) We also met two Golden friends,

and managed to have a mini-birthday party in the parking lot, with a bowl of water and some party favors from the Three Dog Bakery. Hooch also gave Olivia a bully-stick. Awwww. Mark your calendars, the next Dane & Dane meetup is scheduled for Bainbridge Island, March 26th!

Just back from Tucson, Arizona I am pleased to report that between my private Pet Portrait Sittings, I did get a bit tan… But more importantly… A bit rested! I thought it might be fun to share some of my photos from the Tucson Rodeo Parade. Keep in mind… This is the largest non-motorized parade in the world! Comprised mostly of horses and carriages and student marching bands, this parade was a delight for young and old!! Enjoy.

…image from Urban Dog Magazine

Founder of National Dog Day (and my dear friend) Colleen Paige, was interviewed for the most recent issue of “Urban Dog Magazine”

Check it out!

Meet Daisy Mae. {UPDATE: Daisy May went home with her new family today, March 3-7-06!}

My first glimpse of Daisy Mae was upside down and sideways between a chair and a piano bench. She had immediately discovered the most concealed and private corner of the studio, and wedged herself between the carpet and the underside of a “coca-cola” wagon. She didn’t seem scared or skiddish, I just got the impression that she liked to be cuddled in tight spaces. When I started talking to her, and removed the little toy wagon, she looked up at me as if to say, “well now how will we play hide-n-seek”

Once in the spotlight, Daisy Mae loosened up… Curling into the nest of silk and fleece. Her constant curious glances towards the windows and doors lessened, and her eyelids drooped. Soon she was fast asleep, purring away.

Poor little Daisy was displaced from her Port Orchard home because newborn baby took her place. I am told that she is about 5 yrs old, spayed, litter-box trained and from what I can tell, she is an absolute angel. Daisy is a bit shy at first, but warms right up. She is also a bit uncertain of loud noises (especially the vacuum) and she’s not too keen on baths. She very much enjoys catnip, fake mice, and watching out the window, and would be the perfect kitty for someone with older children, other cats, and/or no dogs.

I will be on-location in Tucson, AZ from Feb. 15th-Feb 24th. During this time I will be checking email and voicemail, so do not hesitate to contact me. When I return, we are scheduled to have our second ever “Dane & Dane Playtime” at Point No Point~ This will also be a bit of a “Dane Birthday” celebration… so if you know anyone with a Great Dane… do invite them to join us!!

Cherrio!