Mutts Matter Rescue

About a month or two ago, I came across with Mutts Matter Rescue through Barks facebook fan page.  They rescued dogs with very sad stories.  I've been thinking about volunteering for this rescue, but we had Lexie then, so I didn't pursuit.  As you know, Lexie was adopted to a very nice couple last Sunday, and MMR posted a facebook message about the need for foster homes, so I applied on Thursday.

Things moved pretty quick, and I picked up Marshall to foster yesterday.  He is a 1-year-old shih tzu, rescued from BARCS (Baltimore animal shelter) earlier this week.  BARCS was full and couldn't take in any more dogs, so Marshall was on death row if no local rescues could take him.

He is super sweet and friendly!  He wants to play with toys and other dogs.  My dogs aren't so sure about playing with Marshall yet.  It's pretty funny to watch Marshall in play bows, tail wagging, and my two dogs try to run away.  This morning, Lilo and Gizmo were chasing each other around in circles, and Marshall sat in the corner tail wagging, waiting for their acceptance.  (maybe in a few days...)  At least all three of them walk very well together, so that's a good sign.

Marshall is super soft!  I'm actually pretty envious of his thick soft hair.  (I wish Gizmo has the same type of hair.  It'd definitely would make brushing a lot easier!  Gizmo's hair is more cotton-ish and picks up leaves/sticks/everything during our daily walks.)  Plus, who can resist that cute face, hehe!
If you're interested in adopting Marshall, please check out www.MuttsMatterRescue.com for more info!

Farewell Lexie

It's Sunday again, which means, it's Lucky Dog's adoption event again.  There goes, Claire and Cameron take off with Lexie at 11am.  We don't quite understand the concept of adoption events.
I (Lilo) would certainly want to meet some other dogs!  I love to make friends. 
I (Gizmo) would rather stay home.  I hate car rides and worry about other dogs.

They usually come home in a few hours.  Lexie is usually very exhausted.  She never wants to talk about it.  Today is a little different.  Only Claire and Cameron come back.  Lexie is nowhere to be found.  They tell us that Lexie found a very good home.

Farewell Lexie.  You've been a nice housemate, and we will miss you!

Lexie at Adoption Event

Lexie was at Towson Petsmart this past weekend to show off her beauty.  Wouldn't you adopt her??  Check out LuckyDogAnimalRescue.org for more info. 

New Rescue Group

As you know, both Lilo and Gizmo are rescued dogs.  Lilo was pulled from a puppy mill in North Carolina, and Gizmo was left outside in the snow with his sister Lucy in South Carolina.  They both turned out to be the most awesome dogs, and we simply cannot imagine our lives without them. 

We have been actively volunteering with a few rescues in the Baltimore/DC area.  And guess what?  My friend Jessica started a new rescue - Dogs XL.  As the name suggested, the rescue will focus on dogs 75+lbs.  Please check out its website at DogsXLRescue.org.  

Macaque

My parents met this little monkey, technically macaque, in Japan.  Isn't he the cutest thing???!  He is so adorable, I could not stop thinking about him.  He is now the wallpaper of my phone and computer.  Wish I can watch his street performance. 

Lexie needs a little luck

Lexie is such a sweet dog, who simply doesn't draw much attention at adoption events because she hides behind us, despite how many times we try to get out of the way or position her in front of us.  And she pretty much takes a two hour nap, waking up occasionally when people come and pet her.

See, this was what she did at today's adoption event at Columbia, MD.  If only people can see what we see at home (watch the video), they would know how loving Lexie is. 

Ever wonder what they do while we are at work??

They really don't do much.  Mostly sleep and stroll around the house.

EVIDENCE!!!

PROOF! Our suspicion is correct. Lilo opens the crate door like no one's business.  This happened 14 minutes after we left for work.  We think Lilo waited to make sure no one is coming home to catch her in the middle of the act. 

Animal Neighbors

Today is a very exciting day.  I met a kitty this morning, then I met two shih tzus on our evening walk.
Whoah, could you believe??  Two shih tzu's?  You don't see too many shih tzu's around here.  They had just moved into the neighborhood.  We've so many bichons, labs, beagles in the neighborhood.  I'm so excited to see more of my kind.  That's what I called diversity!!!

Gizmo's escape

I don't know why, but Cameron locked me up in a crate this morning before they left for work.
(Gizmo, you were chewing on things when we're not home, that's why!!!)

But no fear!  Lilo and I are best buds.  She and I together, figured out how to open the crate door.  ESCAPE!!!  Now ran in circles, just like every other day!!!!
(That's what we suspected.  Gizmo isn't smart enough to do this on his own.)

5:45pm rolled around, I ran to the door to greet Cameron and Karen.  And shocked them that they had to call Claire to confirm she didn't release me before she left for work. 
(Cameron and Karen rushed to get home since Gizmo was crated all day, just to see him roaming freely in the house)

Your mischievous dog,

Check out Lexie

Look at that BIG eye!  Lexie is such a doll, so adorable. Yes, she doesn't see very much, but that doesn't stop her from following everyone around the house or going on walks.  In fact, she loves walks.  She knows when you get her leash out and would run to the door, wag her tail, and sit to wait for you to put her leash on her.
Lexie has dry eye, and requires eye drops a few times a day.  Giving her drops is pretty easy.  She doesn't mind it at all because she feels much better when her eye is not dry.

Let me know if you are interested in adopting Lexie. 

Chinese New Year

Happy Chinese New Year!

From your doggies,

Laptop.

Claire finally bought a new laptop, which means blogging returns! She found pictures from a few months ago. 

Look at us, we are such good friends, we even share a pillow.

From Lilo The Shih Tzu

From Lilo The Shih Tzu

This is an organic strawberry grown from our house. The plant didn't yield many strawberries in 2010. And it looks like it's dying right now. Claire was nice enough to let us sniff it before the humans ate it. 

From Lilo The Shih Tzu

Lexie at Adoption Events

Lexie when we picked her up from transport. 

From Lilo The Shih Tzu

Lexie at Whiteflint Petco adoption event.

From Lilo The Shih Tzu

She is just so darn cute!  We will not be at adoption event today because of Chinese New Year.  But we'll be out there to meet adopters next weekend.  Check out luckydoganimalrescue.org for the location of adoption events.

Lexie

Here's our latest house guest, Lexie.  She has been living with us for a month now. 

Here's a little bio on her:
She is rescued from a puppy mill in South Carolina.  She is about 5 years old, very friendly dog.  She only has one eye, and mostly blind.  She has dry eye, pretty common for the breed, so you'll have to put eye drops a few times a day (once in the morning, once in the evening, and whenever her eye gets too red.)

Her blindness doesn't really affect her that much.  She goes on walks with us, eats and drinks without problem.  Learned the layout of our house within 20 minutes of arrival, figured out how to go up the stairs after just a few days.  She loves to be petted, always tail-wagging. 

From Lilo The Shih Tzu

She also loves to sun bathe (don't we all?!)

If you want to adopt Lexie, you can check out Lucky Dog Animal Rescue or her petfinder site here: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/18355606

Dr Office

Lilo: "No Dr. Zakai today.  Claire forgot to ask for him when making the appointment."
Gizmo: "I don't like him anyways...I still remember vividly how he shaved my neck!"
Lilo: "Alright, regardless, the dr we met today was a very nice dr.  We are now up to date with shots...and also feeling sick!  I saw you threw up earlier in the short cut.  And I just threw up some kibbles, in my bed."
Gizmo: "I was sick b/c of the stuffed bone.  It was so delicious, but you can only eat so much junk food."
Lilo:  "I'm concerned right now.  I heard that I have a dental appointment next week.  I don't know what to think of it.  I hated it when Claire brush my teeth..."  ::sigh::

Winter Jacket

Claire got a sewing machine from Cameron for Christmas.  (My buddy is such a nice guy!)
And the first sewing project?  A winter jacket for me.  Well, to tell you the truth, I do not want any jacket.  It simply doesn't fit my lifestyle...what dog wears a jacket?  That's what my fur/hair is for!!!  But I guess with the strong wind and how tiny I am, my family is a bit concern.

So here goes, my new bright orange jacket, with yellow fleece lining.  Made with 100% recycled material, aka Claire's old cloths.  I guess this is better than Lilo's pink jackets Claire tries to put on me, or that blue jacket of Lilo's that is way too small for both of us.  (yes, both of us gained weight after leaving the shelters.)

From Lilo The Shih Tzu

From Lilo The Shih Tzu

From Lilo The Shih Tzu

Lilo and I are modeling for Claire.

Soft blanket

Gizmo and I enjoy laying on soft blanket.  It's so SOFT and feels so nice on the belly! 

I'm patiently waiting for my turn to lay on it.  I hope Gizmo moves soon!!!

From Lilo The Shih Tzu

Finally my turn!!!  Ahhh, so soft. 

From Lilo The Shih Tzu

Merry Christmas

From Lilo The Shih Tzu

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Sorry, we are running a bit late with this holiday greetings.  You know, we are busy doggies with busy lives :)

Trivia Question Time!!!

Who doesn't love trivia question?!  The pack of string cheese has trivia question, to make your lunch break more entertaining.  I just have to laugh when I read this one...

Hmmmm...my first thought:  Not Gizmo!!! 
Well, the answer is, a crocodile.  interesting.  They always have their jaws open, it never occur to me that their tongue doesn't stick out. 

Gizmo sticking his tongue out:

Recovery

I've recovered.

about a month ago, Claire found this wound on my neck, it was quite big and painful.  We don't quite know what caused.  But Claire suspected it was from some rough plays between foster dog June and I.
The wound was really itchy, and I couldn't stop scratching it.  I wanted to lick it too, but it was impossible for my tounge to reach my neck, so I licked my front arm instead and caused much worries to my humans.  They eventually took me to Dr Zakai...I hate thr dr office.  They grabbed me and shaved my neck.  very tramatic!

anyway, after a few weeks of treatment, I'm finally healed up.  No more harness when I go on walks.  I love having my collar back. Yippie!

 

Investigating...

I wonder what Lilo is looking at in the backyard...

Sick Lilo

Poor Lilo...her barks sound like she has a sore throat. 
I will have to call the vet tomorrow to see if I need to bring her in.  :(

Lazy Afternoon

Yep, that's me being lazy...

Webpage revamping...

Karen is going to revamp the look of Lilo and Gizmo's page.  Can't wait to see the new design!!!

Finally a day in a park

It's finally not over 90 degrees and the doggies get to walk around the park.  Lilo definitely misses all the car rides.  Last summer, we hit the park at least twice a month.  This summer, we've only been there once. 


Lilo riding in the car.  Sitting at her usual spot of course, perfect block to the rear view mirror.  Good job Lilo!


Must be something interesting over there.


Gizmo and his gigantic tongue! 


This is June, our foster dog with Schnauzer Rescue of the Mid Atlantic.  Her first time out in the park with us.  Pretty happy girl.  (we put ribbons around her neck, in case you wonder)


Trying to make all three dogs walk in the same horizontal plane.  Obviously failed.



All three dogs resting a bit before we walk on again.

Gizmo and the A/C vent

I may look stupid, but I'm totally not! Guess what I found out last week??? C'mon, make a guess!

I discovered the wonder of air vent. The record heat waves in the east coast have been driving Lilo and I crazy. After all, we are the ones walking outside with thick coat of hair on. One day last week, I came home from walking, so so hot! Panting excessively! Then suddenly, I felt this cool breeze from the floor. I followed the breeze to an air vent, and I sat on top of it. Wooohoo! Nice and cool!