Arleigh's DogBlog

My New Sweater

2009-12-06T09:59:00.000-08:00

Heather bought me a purple sweater for when we visit colder climates. And it's come in real handy this week as it got colder in San Antonio. We actually almost got snow!

Sunshine

2009-03-01T07:13:00.000-08:00

I love to find pockets of sunshine on the floor. I lay in them and get all toasty warm. Sometimes I spend an hour or more just laying there, taking it all in.

I've been sick

2009-01-21T11:45:00.000-08:00

I've been sick... and Heather worries about me. I seem to be getting better, but then I am not drinking as much as I should.

That said, I love the baby food she's giving me--beef and chicken are my favorite. I lick the whole jar clean!!

I am on the mend--still I am frisky as anything!

What Pets Write in their Diaries

2008-12-23T16:00:00.001-08:00

Excerpts from a Dog's Diary......

8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk Bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

Excerpts from a Cat's Daily Diary...

Day 983 of my captivity...

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.

Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good litt le hunter' I am.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now ...

Scout is Funny

2008-11-30T17:18:00.000-08:00

This is why I like cats--they do silly things.

This is a photo of Scout Henry--trying to be "cool" in the fridge. Heather notes that there isn't much in the fridge, which makes sense since it belongs to her bachelor friend James.

A Thankful Comic

2008-11-26T08:35:00.001-08:00

In honor of Thanksgiving and me finding a new home this year...

I Love a Good Cartoon

2008-11-17T15:39:00.000-08:00

It's me again, Arleigh. I thought this cartoon was funny--I know I love it when it is brisk in the morning and I get to take in the fresh air. Heather, however, doesn't seem to like it all that much.

My First Bath

2008-11-01T17:38:00.001-07:00

Today Heather gave me my first bath...well since coming home from the Humane Society. I hated it. I just stood there, looking like a drowned rat while she happily told me that I was being good. She seemed to like getting me wet a little too much for my liking.

Then I spent the afternoon on the patio drying. Do you believe she had the nerve to take photos of me with my hair all wild? But she also got a nice photo of my paw print too.

Ah memories...

Just Hanging Out

2008-10-30T19:55:00.001-07:00

Just chilling at the apartment--my days are spent in my den, my kennel. I can't wait for Heather to get home because she takes me for walks and feeds me. I am adjusting pretty well so far.

Oh, I saw the bunny again today. I love that bunny because she gets me all excited!

Accidents

2008-10-21T18:55:00.000-07:00

Ok--I don't want to be in my kennel at night, but I keep having accidents. Heather takes me out for a good half hour before bed, but for some reason I don't do my business there--I wait for the middle of the night.

If I go in the kennel, I don't let anyone sleep. I bet people can hear me within a mile radius with the high pitched howling that I do... at regular intervals throughout the evening.

I really am trying to adjust to my new home and it will probably take me some time. But so far, its not too bad.

Flies

2008-10-18T20:20:00.000-07:00

Today, I spent 10 minutes chasing a fly that was stuck between the blinds and the sliding glass window. I had good fun. I love a good fly.

Ah home

2008-10-14T17:43:00.000-07:00

I am really settling in nicely to mysome weird rouneather isn't too bad. She got me some weird round shaped toys that I haven't figured out how to play with just yet, but she seems to get excited about them. And I am starting to like my new crate--it has an orthopedic pad that keeps me very comfy. And I am getting to a routine.

There is a rabbit that visits the grassy area behind the apartment. I like to run after it as far as the leash will let me. But this morning an added treat--Heather ran with me as we pursued the rabbit around the building. I'll get him yet!

Last night was my first night that I didn't howl after being put to bed in the kennel. I figured Heather would be proud of me, and she was!!!

All in all, life is good here...

About Day 2

2008-10-11T10:56:00.000-07:00

Well yesterday I made lots of progress. I ate regular dog food. I pooped outside for the first time since coming home. And I even rolled in the grass twice, showing the first signs of warming up. Heather is so proud.

Hello World

2008-10-09T18:07:00.001-07:00

My name is Arleigh. I used to have another name, but then I somehow ended up lost. A nice woman took me in for a few weeks until the Humane Society/ASPCA of Bexar County had a space for me. She also took in a mini-pinscher--so I had a friend at the shelter. But he was quite the barker! So glad to have some peace and quiet.

Then on Sunday this woman walked in. She was dressed casually and she had the smell of some other dogs on her that she had walked. We hung out in a room for a few minutes and she left. She came back after a few minutes and took me for a walk. I was pretty timid, but she was nice enough. We spent more time in the room with glass walls where she talked to me about not chewing on her shoes, not peeing in the apartment and not barking. And then she put me back in my cage with the mini-pinscher, where I ate dinner and laid quietly.

To my delight, everyone kept talking about how I was being adopted. I didn't know what that meant, but it sounded good. There was lots of interest in me, but I guess I was taken. And a few days later, the nice woman who walked me Sunday came back and took me for another walk. She and I spent some more time together, and she told me about getting fixed. I didn't know what that meant, but boy that was more than I was expecting! And the next day, she came to pick me up. I heard her trying to get me to look up, but I stayed curled up until she pulled my head up to look at her. It's been a rough few days.

Now she and I are getting to know each other, and we're hanging out in her cool apartment. I am pretty docile--not much gets me excited, so this is a perfect place for me. And like the nice lady who brought me home, I am looking forward to meeting the world through my very own blog. Look for photos of me soon!

Arriving Home

2008-10-09T17:26:00.000-07:00