April 4, 2015
Dear Terry, Lots going on here! Mom thinks you might be down in the dumps but I bet you laugh at all the things I have to tell you! First, the root cellar ceiling caved in one night. It's kindof outside but has a secret door in the basement. Then another part of it caved in and it broke the door down. Only Mom didn't know until Petey jumped in her lap late one night soaking wet. Mom investigated and Petey ran right outside in the pouring rain into the root cellar! He came right back though when Mom called him. And Mom made it safe so he couldn't do that again. Penny Cat was beside herself meowing and meowing all worried. Dad said the Fix It Man should be coming soon. THEN, Dad had his toe operated on because I couldn't fix one of his boo-boos. He was back the same day but he was all mixed up and he smelled like Hospital. He was still so mixed up the next day that Mom took him to Pap's house while she went to work. Grammy fed him good food and he slept. I wasn't allowed to go. But tomorrow I get to go!! Tomorrow is Ham Day. Mom says it is called Easter but I don't know why. Should be called Ham Day. Everyone will be there and everyone will give me HAM!! I like Ham. Oh! And earlier this week, Petey was helping Mom at the kitchen sink and he was looking out the window and WHIRRRRRRR. His tail made the soap dispenser go and he got soap all over his tail! Then he stuck his head under it to see what happened and he got soap on his head!! Mom said he smelled cranberry good after she got it all washed out! He sure was sudsy! I can't seem to stop chasing him. I try real hard to be like Newton but I really just can't help it!! Mom separates us a lot so that Dad can get sleep when he isn't feeling so good. Petey sleeps against the door and I sleep right on the other side so we know where the other one is. Unless Dad needs me then I sleep next to him. And Baseball is on TV! Me and Dad fall asleep a lot when the games come on. I like to listen to games. Sometimes I go over to the screen and watch close up!
If you are down in the dumps, I recommend Ham for both you and Newton! Yummy!
Love, FredDog
Me! FredDog
March 29, 2015
Dear Terry, I've been busy! My birthday was March 27. It was snowing and all yucky out so Mom said we would celebrate yesterday! And we did! Mom calls it my birthday, it's really the day she adopted me. To celebrate, Mom and Dad sang me Happy Birthday and I howled along with them. Then Me and Mom went to the Dog Park! THE DOG PARK! How could there be so much fun in one place! I got to play with a big Labrador Retriever. We ran and ran until we both pooped out and Mom was frozen from standing in the cold wind. I was covered in mud and spit and I didn't care! Mom got me cleaned up in the car. And I got to drink from the bottle instead of my bowl. Water went everywhere! Mom laughed because I had made such a mess. When we got home, Dad had a peanut butter biscuit waiting for me! Then I pooped out. I couldn't move an inch. I woke up this morning. It was a great day.
Barks and Wags, FredDog
Dear Terry, I've been busy! My birthday was March 27. It was snowing and all yucky out so Mom said we would celebrate yesterday! And we did! Mom calls it my birthday, it's really the day she adopted me. To celebrate, Mom and Dad sang me Happy Birthday and I howled along with them. Then Me and Mom went to the Dog Park! THE DOG PARK! How could there be so much fun in one place! I got to play with a big Labrador Retriever. We ran and ran until we both pooped out and Mom was frozen from standing in the cold wind. I was covered in mud and spit and I didn't care! Mom got me cleaned up in the car. And I got to drink from the bottle instead of my bowl. Water went everywhere! Mom laughed because I had made such a mess. When we got home, Dad had a peanut butter biscuit waiting for me! Then I pooped out. I couldn't move an inch. I woke up this morning. It was a great day.
Barks and Wags, FredDog
March 26, 2015
Me again. Guess what!? I saw my Pap and Grammy today!! Pap pretended to shoot me with his finger and I jumped in his lap. I couldn't get him to share any of his nut roll with me. I tried too. Then the neices came and there was more excitement! Everyone pulled up a chair to see vacation pictures and I got to sit in a chair too! Pap made the pictures go on the computer and he talked and talked and I listened. I ran around a lot too. I fell sleep on the couch. Oh it was so much fun!!! when we got home Mom and me and Petey all worked on getting along together. I only chased him once and the leash stopped me. And I listened to Mom and went right back to her and sat down and I got a spoonful of smooshie food! Can you believe it? Smooshie food because I listened to Mom and stopped chasing Petey. Petey was running all around too and I stayed right by Mom so I could show her how good I sit instead of chasing the cat. I almost lost it though. I was being good and doing my tricks for Mom, and Petey started playing with my tail. I stood there nice and calm and Mom distracted me with more smooshie food! Pretty soon I didn't even notice the cat hanging off my tail!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
P.S. Petey here. My best efforts to make FredDog crazy failed today. I tried running under his nose, eating his food, drinking his water. I even played with his tail, complete with hanging off of it. Mom had Magic Food though so I couldn't compete. Yet. That's ok, every day I am bigger, faster, stronger. I will rule this house. Penny Cat told me to pipe down. ROAARRRR , Petey
Me again. Guess what!? I saw my Pap and Grammy today!! Pap pretended to shoot me with his finger and I jumped in his lap. I couldn't get him to share any of his nut roll with me. I tried too. Then the neices came and there was more excitement! Everyone pulled up a chair to see vacation pictures and I got to sit in a chair too! Pap made the pictures go on the computer and he talked and talked and I listened. I ran around a lot too. I fell sleep on the couch. Oh it was so much fun!!! when we got home Mom and me and Petey all worked on getting along together. I only chased him once and the leash stopped me. And I listened to Mom and went right back to her and sat down and I got a spoonful of smooshie food! Can you believe it? Smooshie food because I listened to Mom and stopped chasing Petey. Petey was running all around too and I stayed right by Mom so I could show her how good I sit instead of chasing the cat. I almost lost it though. I was being good and doing my tricks for Mom, and Petey started playing with my tail. I stood there nice and calm and Mom distracted me with more smooshie food! Pretty soon I didn't even notice the cat hanging off my tail!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
P.S. Petey here. My best efforts to make FredDog crazy failed today. I tried running under his nose, eating his food, drinking his water. I even played with his tail, complete with hanging off of it. Mom had Magic Food though so I couldn't compete. Yet. That's ok, every day I am bigger, faster, stronger. I will rule this house. Penny Cat told me to pipe down. ROAARRRR , Petey
March 26, 2015
Dear Terry, Guess what came yesterday! SPRING! It was only for one day though so I'm kindof disappointed. Me and Mom walked all around the yard and checked on things. That's one of my jobs, check on things. We checked on the birds building a nest by the garage. And we checked on the cardinals in the tree, the birdie feeders, the mailbox, and the branches in the yard. Mom says once the yard dries out we will play pick up sticks! Oh and Mom was making a lot of stuff in the kitchen yesterday. I supervised to make sure that anything that fell to the floor was cleaned up right away! I like it better when Dad cooks because all kinds of things fall to the floor then! Today it's raining so I'm not going for a walk. Mom says she can find plenty for us to do inside to keep me busy!
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
Dear Terry, Guess what came yesterday! SPRING! It was only for one day though so I'm kindof disappointed. Me and Mom walked all around the yard and checked on things. That's one of my jobs, check on things. We checked on the birds building a nest by the garage. And we checked on the cardinals in the tree, the birdie feeders, the mailbox, and the branches in the yard. Mom says once the yard dries out we will play pick up sticks! Oh and Mom was making a lot of stuff in the kitchen yesterday. I supervised to make sure that anything that fell to the floor was cleaned up right away! I like it better when Dad cooks because all kinds of things fall to the floor then! Today it's raining so I'm not going for a walk. Mom says she can find plenty for us to do inside to keep me busy!
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
March 24, 2015
Dear Terry, I almost lost an eye today. Mom says that's what I get for messing with Petey. I keep forgetting Newton's advice. Mom says I'm being a blockhead. Petey wanted to help Dad at the kitchen table and I thought maybe I could just get a little closer to see what was going on. Keep an eye on things. Well, I nearly lost that eye and I didn't even see anything! Hummmph. Mom took me on a really good walk in the woods. She said I needed to let off some steam. Guess what we saw! We saw The Mallards! They came back to the pond! They were talking away, going QUACK QUACK QUACK! Then we went to my favorite store, Tractor Supply. I almost forgot to stop for the Magic Doors! I was very excited to be there. We were getting some biscuits for me. We walked all around and Cashier Lady gave me treats and everything! We even stopped off to see the baby chickens. I'm very pooped out now. It was a long walk. Mom says a tired dog is a good dog. Hope I remember to be good when I wake up!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, I almost lost an eye today. Mom says that's what I get for messing with Petey. I keep forgetting Newton's advice. Mom says I'm being a blockhead. Petey wanted to help Dad at the kitchen table and I thought maybe I could just get a little closer to see what was going on. Keep an eye on things. Well, I nearly lost that eye and I didn't even see anything! Hummmph. Mom took me on a really good walk in the woods. She said I needed to let off some steam. Guess what we saw! We saw The Mallards! They came back to the pond! They were talking away, going QUACK QUACK QUACK! Then we went to my favorite store, Tractor Supply. I almost forgot to stop for the Magic Doors! I was very excited to be there. We were getting some biscuits for me. We walked all around and Cashier Lady gave me treats and everything! We even stopped off to see the baby chickens. I'm very pooped out now. It was a long walk. Mom says a tired dog is a good dog. Hope I remember to be good when I wake up!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
March 21, 2015
Dear Terry, I've been getting in some trouble lately. Big trouble yesterday when I tried to climb the kitchen table to chase Petey. That didn't work out so good for any of us. At least the table didn't tip over. Mom was there. I'm not really tall enough or a good enough of a jumper to make it ON the table but I got a foot up there. Kindof. The chair fell, Petey ran, I fell, Mom yelled. I guess I can add no trying to jump on kitchen table to the bad things to try list. Mom decided I need to go be with other dogs. At first I didn't know where we were going but then I figured it out! We went to the dog park. And as Mom says, I ran myself stupid tired with the other dogs! It was so much fun!! When you go to the dog park, you can run and bark and chase and dig and roll all you want! Mom took me home after a long time there. She had to come and get me because I was way far out in the grass and I had pooped out and was laying down. Mom loves me. You know how much Mom loves me?? She named her baseball team on the internet after me! That's a lot of love if you ask me!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
March 17, 2015
Dear Terry, This is me in the park today! Mom's with me but you can't see her because she's taking the picture. Dad's with me too but you can't see him either because he's in the car staying warm. Petey's not with us because he's a Cat. This is my favorite tree. It starts out the beginning of my favorite trail. Sometimes I pee on it to let everyone know I was there. Me and Mom tromped all through the mud and then we practiced how to find Dad. Mom made me go pretty far into the woods and we couldn't see the car. I don't like to leave Dad. Mom whispered to me, Fred, Where's your Dad? And I knew just what to do! And I turned right around and me and Mom ran back through the mud to get to Dad in the car. You might be wondering why Mom whispered. We practice that too. It's like our secret way of doing things. Mom says something real quiet so only I can hear it. And then I know it's real important to listen to whatever she says. Dad always says me and Mom have our own language and he's right! We do! I love my Mom.
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Love and Woofs, FredDog
March 16, 2014
Dear Terry, Oh my GOSH did I have fun yesterday! Me and Mom only. Like we used to have fun before Petey. Mom took me for a ride to run some errands and we went to the park!! I didn't even care that it was wet and muddy! Me and Mom were at the park!! And there were other dogs there and we barked and carried on and everyone was laughing. We didn't go to close to the pond though because it was overflowing. Me and Mom were there a long time and it was so much FUN! We couldn't go on the trails either because they were muddy and Mom didn't wear her boots. But we walked all around on the grass and checked out all the buildings and then went up a partial trail but not very far. Mom showed me the bluebirds that were in the tree in front of us. Mom likes to look for different birdies. I bark at them. What a great day it was!! When I got home, Petey didn't seem so bad for some reason. Boy was I tired!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
Dear Terry, Oh my GOSH did I have fun yesterday! Me and Mom only. Like we used to have fun before Petey. Mom took me for a ride to run some errands and we went to the park!! I didn't even care that it was wet and muddy! Me and Mom were at the park!! And there were other dogs there and we barked and carried on and everyone was laughing. We didn't go to close to the pond though because it was overflowing. Me and Mom were there a long time and it was so much FUN! We couldn't go on the trails either because they were muddy and Mom didn't wear her boots. But we walked all around on the grass and checked out all the buildings and then went up a partial trail but not very far. Mom showed me the bluebirds that were in the tree in front of us. Mom likes to look for different birdies. I bark at them. What a great day it was!! When I got home, Petey didn't seem so bad for some reason. Boy was I tired!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
March 14, 2015
Dear Terry, I don't think me and Mom are going to get in a walk today. It's raining. That makes my feet wet and I don't really like that unless it's snow. But! we did take a quick walk outside this morning around the house and the backyard is all water! The creek is running really fast. AND there was racoon poop on the deck! How exciting is that?? Mom wasn't so excited about that though. I could tell because she didn't want to roll in it or even sniff it. Oh and yesterday, Dad was working with me and Petey. We are getting the hang of it! I try and stay calm and Petey doesn't put my eye out. I think it's the start to a good friendship. As long as he remembers Mom is all mine.
Barks and Wags, FredDog
P.S. Petey here. Fred seems to be getting nicer and I don't know why so I scratch him anyways in case he's pretending. But not when we are hunting the mouse. Then we work together. Wonder when he's gonna realize that Mom is all mine?? It sure would save him some scratches. ROOOAAARRR. Petey.
Dear Terry, I don't think me and Mom are going to get in a walk today. It's raining. That makes my feet wet and I don't really like that unless it's snow. But! we did take a quick walk outside this morning around the house and the backyard is all water! The creek is running really fast. AND there was racoon poop on the deck! How exciting is that?? Mom wasn't so excited about that though. I could tell because she didn't want to roll in it or even sniff it. Oh and yesterday, Dad was working with me and Petey. We are getting the hang of it! I try and stay calm and Petey doesn't put my eye out. I think it's the start to a good friendship. As long as he remembers Mom is all mine.
Barks and Wags, FredDog
P.S. Petey here. Fred seems to be getting nicer and I don't know why so I scratch him anyways in case he's pretending. But not when we are hunting the mouse. Then we work together. Wonder when he's gonna realize that Mom is all mine?? It sure would save him some scratches. ROOOAAARRR. Petey.
March 12, 2015
Dear Terry,
What a great day yesterday. Well almost a super great day. Mom was at work and me and Dad were watching some baseball on TV . And you know what? Petey came up to see us! I stayed really quiet and I remembered Newton's advice, no chasing Petey or he will try and put my eye out. In fact, We spent hours and hours looking for Mr. Mouse. He was under the sink in the kitchen. I can hear better than Petey and I heard him, then Petey heard him. And we waited. I can be real patient when I want to be. We waited and waited. We could hear him under there. Mom doesn't allow me to open cabinets so I couldn't open it. Petey kept saying just open the door Freddie! But I didn't listen to him. And before you know it, Mom was home! Oh boy the excitement! I ran right away to the door barking so she would know I was there waiting for her. Mom came in and was so happy to hear that me and Petey were getting along. And she told me how great I was and how great I was behaving. Then it happened. Mom turned her back to me to pet Petey! I forgot Newton's advice. How could My Mom do that??? I was right there in front of her and she turned her back! I charged right at Petey and cornered him and I got yelled at and sat down. Mom KNOWS when she gets home I get all the attention. Mom tried again to pet Petey and I got in trouble again. Stupid Petey. I come first. And Second and Third for that matter. Mom said she has to go back to the drawing board. I can't draw yet but I'm sure Mom will come up with something good.
Trying to be Mom's Favorite again.
FredDog
Dear Terry,
What a great day yesterday. Well almost a super great day. Mom was at work and me and Dad were watching some baseball on TV . And you know what? Petey came up to see us! I stayed really quiet and I remembered Newton's advice, no chasing Petey or he will try and put my eye out. In fact, We spent hours and hours looking for Mr. Mouse. He was under the sink in the kitchen. I can hear better than Petey and I heard him, then Petey heard him. And we waited. I can be real patient when I want to be. We waited and waited. We could hear him under there. Mom doesn't allow me to open cabinets so I couldn't open it. Petey kept saying just open the door Freddie! But I didn't listen to him. And before you know it, Mom was home! Oh boy the excitement! I ran right away to the door barking so she would know I was there waiting for her. Mom came in and was so happy to hear that me and Petey were getting along. And she told me how great I was and how great I was behaving. Then it happened. Mom turned her back to me to pet Petey! I forgot Newton's advice. How could My Mom do that??? I was right there in front of her and she turned her back! I charged right at Petey and cornered him and I got yelled at and sat down. Mom KNOWS when she gets home I get all the attention. Mom tried again to pet Petey and I got in trouble again. Stupid Petey. I come first. And Second and Third for that matter. Mom said she has to go back to the drawing board. I can't draw yet but I'm sure Mom will come up with something good.
Trying to be Mom's Favorite again.
FredDog
March 10, 2015
Dear Terry, Boy yesterday was a BAD day. First, Mom took me to the VET. That wasn't much fun at all. But my bumps on my side aren't anything to worry abuot. The Vet said they were Old Dog Bumps. Hmmph. Mom covered my ears but I still heard the Vet say that. Then Mom went to work and things went downhill from there. I cornered Petey and I snapped at him and Dad was there and we knocked stuff over in the bedroom and there was a big mess and I got yelled at by Dad. He didn't even have to tell me to sit, I did it on my own. Mom came home from work to the big mess we had made and she wasn't happy at all. This Be Nice to Cats thing is really hard for me. I tried to remember Newtons advice, but I got clawed in the face again. I just forgot what he said. Mom said that no matter what I do, Petey will try and scratch my eyes out. End of story. So I had better get this figured out.
Barks and Wags, FredDog
Dear Terry, Boy yesterday was a BAD day. First, Mom took me to the VET. That wasn't much fun at all. But my bumps on my side aren't anything to worry abuot. The Vet said they were Old Dog Bumps. Hmmph. Mom covered my ears but I still heard the Vet say that. Then Mom went to work and things went downhill from there. I cornered Petey and I snapped at him and Dad was there and we knocked stuff over in the bedroom and there was a big mess and I got yelled at by Dad. He didn't even have to tell me to sit, I did it on my own. Mom came home from work to the big mess we had made and she wasn't happy at all. This Be Nice to Cats thing is really hard for me. I tried to remember Newtons advice, but I got clawed in the face again. I just forgot what he said. Mom said that no matter what I do, Petey will try and scratch my eyes out. End of story. So I had better get this figured out.
Barks and Wags, FredDog
March 8, 2015
Dear Newton, WOOFWOOF!! I would smell your butt if you were here! Boy I wish I knew all this before Petey came along. Mom says I'm going to lose an eye yet because I keep forgetting to give Petey space. And not to chase. And not to tease. And not to follow. And not to get mad about my bed. Sigh. Mom says it's a good thing I have a big nose to make way for all the scratches. Me and Mom have been busy today. We went outside to inspect the yard and sidewalks. Mom went back out after we found all the slippery spots and shoveled off all the slushy stuff to make them safe for us to walk on. I sure did get muddy! Oh and guess what! The deer were right in the driveway last night! Right by my favorite window! I barked to let them know I was there.
Love and Woofs to my Pal!
FredDog!
Dear Newton, WOOFWOOF!! I would smell your butt if you were here! Boy I wish I knew all this before Petey came along. Mom says I'm going to lose an eye yet because I keep forgetting to give Petey space. And not to chase. And not to tease. And not to follow. And not to get mad about my bed. Sigh. Mom says it's a good thing I have a big nose to make way for all the scratches. Me and Mom have been busy today. We went outside to inspect the yard and sidewalks. Mom went back out after we found all the slippery spots and shoveled off all the slushy stuff to make them safe for us to walk on. I sure did get muddy! Oh and guess what! The deer were right in the driveway last night! Right by my favorite window! I barked to let them know I was there.
Love and Woofs to my Pal!
FredDog!
March 6, 2015
Dear Terry, Oh Boy was yesterday pretty exciting! The Electric Man was here and he knocked on the door and everything! I barked at him super loud so that Mom could barely hear what he said. I wanted him to know this was MY house! He was going to change the meter outside. He used a ladder and I saw him in the window and I barked even harder. I barked so loud I got the hiccups! Then he went away and everything was quiet. Mom says me and her are going to take a walk this weekend because it will be kindof warm outside. I can't wait!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Oh Boy was yesterday pretty exciting! The Electric Man was here and he knocked on the door and everything! I barked at him super loud so that Mom could barely hear what he said. I wanted him to know this was MY house! He was going to change the meter outside. He used a ladder and I saw him in the window and I barked even harder. I barked so loud I got the hiccups! Then he went away and everything was quiet. Mom says me and her are going to take a walk this weekend because it will be kindof warm outside. I can't wait!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
March 4, 2015
Dear Terry, I was SURE today was going to be a spring day! It was so warm last night when me and Mom were outside in the dark. Mom woke up and I ran out of the bedroom to look outside....and more snow. Woof! That's not what I wanted!! I wanted SPRING to be here! We went outside anyways and didn't go far because we were both slipping and sliding in the wet gushy snow. My feet got really wet and I don't like my feet wet. I was going to run back inside until I slipped. I walked back inside. Mom said that was one of those times when I should have been thinking instead of doing because she nearly wiped out too!
Slipin' n' Slidin', FredDog!
P.S. Petey here. My plan to take over the house nearly complete! PennyCat stays away from me, FredDog gets in trouble if I even squeak a little. Today I am bigger, stronger, and faster than I was yesterday...ROARRRRRRR. Petey.
Dear Terry, I was SURE today was going to be a spring day! It was so warm last night when me and Mom were outside in the dark. Mom woke up and I ran out of the bedroom to look outside....and more snow. Woof! That's not what I wanted!! I wanted SPRING to be here! We went outside anyways and didn't go far because we were both slipping and sliding in the wet gushy snow. My feet got really wet and I don't like my feet wet. I was going to run back inside until I slipped. I walked back inside. Mom said that was one of those times when I should have been thinking instead of doing because she nearly wiped out too!
Slipin' n' Slidin', FredDog!
P.S. Petey here. My plan to take over the house nearly complete! PennyCat stays away from me, FredDog gets in trouble if I even squeak a little. Today I am bigger, stronger, and faster than I was yesterday...ROARRRRRRR. Petey.
February 28, 2015
Dear Terry, I'm in the Big Dog House today. It's awful. I'm in so much trouble and Mom isn't even talking to me and Dad yelled at me. I knocked Petey down and kindof hurt him because I nipped him. Everything had been going good, Petey had come over to give me a kiss on the nose, then he took off running and I didn't think. I'm supposed to think but I didn't. And I ran after him and pinned him down and he scratched me with all his might on the face and I nipped him. Mom yelled, Dad yelled and Petey hissed like a wild cat. I've never been in so much trouble before. When Mom yelled at me to sit, I knew I was in big trouble. That's what I have to do when I'm in trouble , SIT. Mom says it puts the brakes on my mind and I stop and think instead of being crazy. Mom didn't separate us though. Mom took me slowly into the kitchen where Petey was and he came back out to see me. I didn't think he would, but he did! He was on the chair so I went over to smell him and he kissed me on the nose and then smacked me on the nose and I sat there and didn't do anything back. I don't like it when I'm in trouble.
Trying to be a Good Dog, FredDog
P.S. Petey here! I showed that FredDog what I am made of today!! Hisses and Scratches that's what!! Take that DOGGY! I might only be five pounds but I sure gave him something to think about! Don't MESS WITH ME ! I'm only going to get bigger, stronger and faster, he better WATCH OUT. ROAARRRR! Petey.
Dear Terry, I'm in the Big Dog House today. It's awful. I'm in so much trouble and Mom isn't even talking to me and Dad yelled at me. I knocked Petey down and kindof hurt him because I nipped him. Everything had been going good, Petey had come over to give me a kiss on the nose, then he took off running and I didn't think. I'm supposed to think but I didn't. And I ran after him and pinned him down and he scratched me with all his might on the face and I nipped him. Mom yelled, Dad yelled and Petey hissed like a wild cat. I've never been in so much trouble before. When Mom yelled at me to sit, I knew I was in big trouble. That's what I have to do when I'm in trouble , SIT. Mom says it puts the brakes on my mind and I stop and think instead of being crazy. Mom didn't separate us though. Mom took me slowly into the kitchen where Petey was and he came back out to see me. I didn't think he would, but he did! He was on the chair so I went over to smell him and he kissed me on the nose and then smacked me on the nose and I sat there and didn't do anything back. I don't like it when I'm in trouble.
Trying to be a Good Dog, FredDog
P.S. Petey here! I showed that FredDog what I am made of today!! Hisses and Scratches that's what!! Take that DOGGY! I might only be five pounds but I sure gave him something to think about! Don't MESS WITH ME ! I'm only going to get bigger, stronger and faster, he better WATCH OUT. ROAARRRR! Petey.
February 25, 2015
Dear Terry, Tonight we are having Tater Tots! You should smell them cooking! I looked in the Big Food Machine window to look at them. They smell done but Dad said noooo we have to wait a few more minutes. I don't know if I can stand it!! How long do we have to wait????I can't tell time but it already seems like a long time waiting for them to be done! I don't share my Tater Tots. Well, Mom had to separate all of last night again. I blame Petey. Things got a little out of hand and Mom banished all of us to our rooms. He's a stinker. He gets to run really fast but I can't chase him. He plopped himself RIGHT IN MY BED. MY BED. Humphhhh. Tater Tots are done!!! yaya!!! If you are down in the dumps eat some Taters. Taters are fun food and you can't help but smile when you eat them!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Tonight we are having Tater Tots! You should smell them cooking! I looked in the Big Food Machine window to look at them. They smell done but Dad said noooo we have to wait a few more minutes. I don't know if I can stand it!! How long do we have to wait????I can't tell time but it already seems like a long time waiting for them to be done! I don't share my Tater Tots. Well, Mom had to separate all of last night again. I blame Petey. Things got a little out of hand and Mom banished all of us to our rooms. He's a stinker. He gets to run really fast but I can't chase him. He plopped himself RIGHT IN MY BED. MY BED. Humphhhh. Tater Tots are done!!! yaya!!! If you are down in the dumps eat some Taters. Taters are fun food and you can't help but smile when you eat them!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
February 24, 2015
Dear Terry, The house is really quiet. Petey was really bad last night and Mom didn't know it until she woke up. Petey ripped down an whole section of drapes last night. At first Petey ran right up to Mom to greet her. I tried to tell him NOOOOOOO Mom has a thing about her drapes. But when Mom didn't even pet him I think he got the idea. Dad quietly helped Mom put the drapes back up. We all know in this house DON'T MESS WITH MOM'S DRAPES. Mom is pretty forgiving about all the other mistakes we make but not the Drapes. I bet Mom will forgive Petey before she leaves for work. Mom forgave me once or twice, or maybe more about the drapes.....
Now I look like the good one though!! WOOF!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
Dear Terry, The house is really quiet. Petey was really bad last night and Mom didn't know it until she woke up. Petey ripped down an whole section of drapes last night. At first Petey ran right up to Mom to greet her. I tried to tell him NOOOOOOO Mom has a thing about her drapes. But when Mom didn't even pet him I think he got the idea. Dad quietly helped Mom put the drapes back up. We all know in this house DON'T MESS WITH MOM'S DRAPES. Mom is pretty forgiving about all the other mistakes we make but not the Drapes. I bet Mom will forgive Petey before she leaves for work. Mom forgave me once or twice, or maybe more about the drapes.....
Now I look like the good one though!! WOOF!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
February 23, 2015
Dear Terry, Things have been strange here. Petey gets a lot of attention and sometimes I don't. Dad said he knew what would fix that today. I said What Dad WHAT!??? And he said Pizza Party! A Pizza Party!! I greeted Pizza Man with my most friendliest bark. I like Pizza. A LOT. Me and Dad had the best time ever. I get the crusts with little bits of sauce and cheese. I even got a few piecves of PEPPERONI! Another Favorite! and Guess what?? Petey got NONE. Just me and Dad at the Pizza Party. That's how it is. Me and Dad do the Pizza Parties. What a good time we had. Then Mom got home and Petey was let loose and he ran all around and then went to eat his food. I'm not allowed to eat his food. Mom had him in the bedroom today because the electrician might be stopping by today or tomorrow to fix some of the lights. And we don't want Petey getting loose outside. He's too small to be out in the cold.Mom said me and her were going to have Snacks tonight too. I like Snacks. I wonder what Mom will have for me!?
trying to be nice to Petey,
Love FredDog
Dear Terry, Things have been strange here. Petey gets a lot of attention and sometimes I don't. Dad said he knew what would fix that today. I said What Dad WHAT!??? And he said Pizza Party! A Pizza Party!! I greeted Pizza Man with my most friendliest bark. I like Pizza. A LOT. Me and Dad had the best time ever. I get the crusts with little bits of sauce and cheese. I even got a few piecves of PEPPERONI! Another Favorite! and Guess what?? Petey got NONE. Just me and Dad at the Pizza Party. That's how it is. Me and Dad do the Pizza Parties. What a good time we had. Then Mom got home and Petey was let loose and he ran all around and then went to eat his food. I'm not allowed to eat his food. Mom had him in the bedroom today because the electrician might be stopping by today or tomorrow to fix some of the lights. And we don't want Petey getting loose outside. He's too small to be out in the cold.Mom said me and her were going to have Snacks tonight too. I like Snacks. I wonder what Mom will have for me!?
trying to be nice to Petey,
Love FredDog
February 18, 2015
Dear Terry, Guess what??? Petey fell in the toilet last night as Mom was flushing it. He got all wet! Mom had to wash him off. Mom says I'm supposed to always protect Squeaky Pete but how can I do that if Mom is accidentally flushing him in the toilet!? Mom told Petey he has to look first before he jumps otherwise he might end up in the drink again. Penny Cat took one look at Petey and said MEOW MEOW. I still can't believe he fell in!
Watch out for Toilets!
Barks and Wags, FredDog!
P.S. I'm Petey. Who knew you could fall in a toilet??? ROARRRRRRR!
Dear Terry, Guess what??? Petey fell in the toilet last night as Mom was flushing it. He got all wet! Mom had to wash him off. Mom says I'm supposed to always protect Squeaky Pete but how can I do that if Mom is accidentally flushing him in the toilet!? Mom told Petey he has to look first before he jumps otherwise he might end up in the drink again. Penny Cat took one look at Petey and said MEOW MEOW. I still can't believe he fell in!
Watch out for Toilets!
Barks and Wags, FredDog!
P.S. I'm Petey. Who knew you could fall in a toilet??? ROARRRRRRR!
February 17, 2015
Dear Terry, Guess what?? Mom was off yesterday, so she got to stay home with all of us! How great was that?? I was really good and didn't chase Petey or make Penny Cat fluffy. And guess what?? Petey came over to me several times and gave me kisses on my head! I sat so still I was shaking. And I accidentally bonked him in the head w my wagging tail. He didn't seem to mind though and climbed right up the drapes. That sure does make Mom mad! No Drape Climbing! Petey doesn't listen so good yet and Mom has to turn away because she starts laughing at whatever he is doing. Hope you have a good day!
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
Dear Terry, Guess what?? Mom was off yesterday, so she got to stay home with all of us! How great was that?? I was really good and didn't chase Petey or make Penny Cat fluffy. And guess what?? Petey came over to me several times and gave me kisses on my head! I sat so still I was shaking. And I accidentally bonked him in the head w my wagging tail. He didn't seem to mind though and climbed right up the drapes. That sure does make Mom mad! No Drape Climbing! Petey doesn't listen so good yet and Mom has to turn away because she starts laughing at whatever he is doing. Hope you have a good day!
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
Febraury 16, 2015
Dear Terry, Petey is taking over everything. I'm worried. Do you know he can even run up drapes?? What's next??? my bed??? my toys??? Penny Cat feels the same way. I know because she told me. Meow Meow is what she said. I said, I KNOW Penny Cat! Squeaky Petey is too much! Mom said the craziness will end someday. She hopes. Today, I started out the day by pretending Petey doesn't exist. I'm not looking at him or nothing. Mom said, I'm not sure that is going to work Freddie. Better than getting in trouble because I chased him right? Me and Mom have to go outside for our walk. We won't walk far because my feet will freeze up. I wish Spring was here so that me and Mom can go on walks in the woods and we can do all kinds of fun things again. Without the Cat. Yeah. Just me and Mom. Woof. Mom pointed out that Petey can be good company for me sometimes. Mom might be right.
Barks and Wags, FredDog
P.S. ROAAARRRRRRRR! Petey!
February 12, 2015
Dear Terry, Guess what Mom made for Petey! A bed of his own! Guess what she used to make it??? A box! And she put his favorite pillow case in the box and his favorite toy. And he slept in it! Right by the heat vent like he likes! Mom says no need to buy a big fancy bed for a cat. Cats love boxes. I had my doubts, but it seemed like a good box. I know because I stuck my head in it and smelled it. Good box smells. Mom says I'm not allowed to chew it or eat it. I might have tried the corner a little bit....
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Guess what Mom made for Petey! A bed of his own! Guess what she used to make it??? A box! And she put his favorite pillow case in the box and his favorite toy. And he slept in it! Right by the heat vent like he likes! Mom says no need to buy a big fancy bed for a cat. Cats love boxes. I had my doubts, but it seemed like a good box. I know because I stuck my head in it and smelled it. Good box smells. Mom says I'm not allowed to chew it or eat it. I might have tried the corner a little bit....
Love and Woofs, FredDog
February 10, 2015
Dear Terry, Squeaky Pete, that's what I call him now, got in trouble! And I DIDN'T. In fact, he got in trouble twice! He knocked a lamp over in the bedroom and he made Penny Cat all fluffy. No one is allowed to make Penny Cat fluffy. Squeaky Pete got right in her face and she thumped his head a good one and fluffed up. Mom let her too. The rule is NO FLUFFY PENNY. He didn't get in as much trouble for the lamp because that was an accident. And as far as I know, Mom doesn't have any Lamp Rules. Oh I did get in some trouble the other night and even Dad yelled at me. I chased Petey. I'm not allowed to chase Petey and no making Penny Cat Fluffy. I told Mom these are really hard rules to live by. Me and Mom keep working at it though. Mom says I will get it. And I haven't got in a lot of trouble so far this week. Mom says that the best way to learn is to make a mistake so I learn how to do it right. Like I already know not to put my eyes near Squeaky Pete's feet or I get scratched.
Hope you made it through the day unscratched!
Barks and Wags, FredDog!
P.S. Penny Cat here. That Petey is going to give me a nervous breakdown. He's always running. Including running right into me. I don't think he had even seen me. I showed him. I know what the rules are and NO ONE is to scare me. I'm 12 and no scaring me. And I let him know that in no uncertain terms, follow The Rule. Meow meow, the Queen has Spoken!
Hope you made it through the day unscratched!
Barks and Wags, FredDog!
P.S. Penny Cat here. That Petey is going to give me a nervous breakdown. He's always running. Including running right into me. I don't think he had even seen me. I showed him. I know what the rules are and NO ONE is to scare me. I'm 12 and no scaring me. And I let him know that in no uncertain terms, follow The Rule. Meow meow, the Queen has Spoken!
February 3, 2015
Dear Terry, Kitten Petey is disrupting everything! I'm always in trouble it seems. Mom keeps letting Petey out more and more so I can get used to him without getting into so much trouble. Only it's hard. You know what he did today while Mom watched her game shows??? He drank my water! Right out of my bowl. Then he tried my food! And I had to sit there and be good. Mom said that is payback for eating all of Penny Cat's food. Humphh. You know what else he does?? He meows and chatters all the time. I'm not allowed to bark all the time. Mom picks him up and pets him too. I'm the one that is supposed to get the pets not Kitten Petey. He's the new kid and has to earn his pets. Well, that's what I think. At least I haven't gotten scratched on the nose again. But you know what was great about today?? Pap came in the house! I was so excited I peed on the couch. Dad didn't yell at me though and I helped to clean it up. Mom cleaned it up too when she got home. I haven't seen my Pap in FOREVER! It was really good to see him. Mom said I did so well tonight with being good around Kitten Petey that I get a peanut butter biscuit! Yay!
Trying to figure out how to be good....
FredDog
P.S. Mom says that I will get the hang of it and that new things are always hard to learn. Mom's always right. Right???
Dear Terry, Kitten Petey is disrupting everything! I'm always in trouble it seems. Mom keeps letting Petey out more and more so I can get used to him without getting into so much trouble. Only it's hard. You know what he did today while Mom watched her game shows??? He drank my water! Right out of my bowl. Then he tried my food! And I had to sit there and be good. Mom said that is payback for eating all of Penny Cat's food. Humphh. You know what else he does?? He meows and chatters all the time. I'm not allowed to bark all the time. Mom picks him up and pets him too. I'm the one that is supposed to get the pets not Kitten Petey. He's the new kid and has to earn his pets. Well, that's what I think. At least I haven't gotten scratched on the nose again. But you know what was great about today?? Pap came in the house! I was so excited I peed on the couch. Dad didn't yell at me though and I helped to clean it up. Mom cleaned it up too when she got home. I haven't seen my Pap in FOREVER! It was really good to see him. Mom said I did so well tonight with being good around Kitten Petey that I get a peanut butter biscuit! Yay!
Trying to figure out how to be good....
FredDog
P.S. Mom says that I will get the hang of it and that new things are always hard to learn. Mom's always right. Right???
January 29, 2015
Dear Terry, Kitten Petey is really a handful. Today he busted loose out of his room and ran all around the house. I didn't do NOTHING. I sat next to Mom. Mom was keeping him separate because he has worms but Petey said no way man I'm going to run through the house and he pushed the gate down. On my head. I didn't like that. And he took off running. I didn't run after him. I sat right next to Mom who was watching Kitten Petey run like a wild cat. Then guess what Kitten Petey did??? He jumped up next to me on the couch and I sat real still. And THEN he sniffed my butt and gave me a little headbutt. Then he took off running. Penny Cat didn't do anything at all. She didn't even hiss. I think all she wanted was her smooshie food. Mom separated all of us again so that Penny Cat could eat her food in peace. We do that every morning so she can eat. Sometimes, I eat her food and she gets upset so Mom makes sure she gets her food every day. I lick the spoon. I wonder if Kitten Petey will get smooshie food like Penny Cat does.
Trying to be good.....
Love FredDog
P.S. Penny Cat here.That little kitten sure has Fred in an uproar. Good. I can't wait to tell him everything I know. He won't stop running around though. I know he's going to be my friend. Meow Meow, Penny Cat.
Dear Terry, Kitten Petey is really a handful. Today he busted loose out of his room and ran all around the house. I didn't do NOTHING. I sat next to Mom. Mom was keeping him separate because he has worms but Petey said no way man I'm going to run through the house and he pushed the gate down. On my head. I didn't like that. And he took off running. I didn't run after him. I sat right next to Mom who was watching Kitten Petey run like a wild cat. Then guess what Kitten Petey did??? He jumped up next to me on the couch and I sat real still. And THEN he sniffed my butt and gave me a little headbutt. Then he took off running. Penny Cat didn't do anything at all. She didn't even hiss. I think all she wanted was her smooshie food. Mom separated all of us again so that Penny Cat could eat her food in peace. We do that every morning so she can eat. Sometimes, I eat her food and she gets upset so Mom makes sure she gets her food every day. I lick the spoon. I wonder if Kitten Petey will get smooshie food like Penny Cat does.
Trying to be good.....
Love FredDog
P.S. Penny Cat here.That little kitten sure has Fred in an uproar. Good. I can't wait to tell him everything I know. He won't stop running around though. I know he's going to be my friend. Meow Meow, Penny Cat.
January 27, 2015
Dear Terry, I'm not so sure about this Kitten Petey. He gets into everything. EVERYTHING. He's even up on the desk helping Mom type. I bark at him a lot and get in trouble a lot. He's always talking about something. I'm kindof worried about getting close to him because something always seems to happen to me. The gate gets pushed over on me, I get clawed in the face, I get in trouble and Kitten Petey gets picked up and petted. Hummph. Mom says give it time Freddie and relax. Things will be OK. Mom's always right but I think she might be wrong about this. It's all fun and games until the dog loses an eye or two!
Barks and Wags, Fred Dog
P.S. I'm Kitten Petey. I can't hold still for very long. That Dog is realy wound up. I'm only a kitten but I can tell a loon when I see one. Wonder if he would ever want to play? ROARRRRRR! Petey.
Dear Terry, I'm not so sure about this Kitten Petey. He gets into everything. EVERYTHING. He's even up on the desk helping Mom type. I bark at him a lot and get in trouble a lot. He's always talking about something. I'm kindof worried about getting close to him because something always seems to happen to me. The gate gets pushed over on me, I get clawed in the face, I get in trouble and Kitten Petey gets picked up and petted. Hummph. Mom says give it time Freddie and relax. Things will be OK. Mom's always right but I think she might be wrong about this. It's all fun and games until the dog loses an eye or two!
Barks and Wags, Fred Dog
P.S. I'm Kitten Petey. I can't hold still for very long. That Dog is realy wound up. I'm only a kitten but I can tell a loon when I see one. Wonder if he would ever want to play? ROARRRRRR! Petey.
January 25, 2015
Dear Terry, I got in some trouble today. And I got some scratches on my face. Mom says I'm in the dog house. I came face to face with Petey! He started it! I wasn't even barking just kindof looking at him. Really close up that's all. I smelled his nose, he smelled my nose and BAM! He hit me with all his claws! I barked, he hissed and hit me again! I ran into the door, he ran under the cabinet. And Mom yelled at me! Mom says no matter what happens I am not to do that again. What about Petey hitting me??? Mom said it doens't matter and I will probably get hit again if I try sticking my face that close to him like that. Geez, I could have lost an EYE!! Humphhhh.
Barks and more Barks, FredDog.
Dear Terry, I got in some trouble today. And I got some scratches on my face. Mom says I'm in the dog house. I came face to face with Petey! He started it! I wasn't even barking just kindof looking at him. Really close up that's all. I smelled his nose, he smelled my nose and BAM! He hit me with all his claws! I barked, he hissed and hit me again! I ran into the door, he ran under the cabinet. And Mom yelled at me! Mom says no matter what happens I am not to do that again. What about Petey hitting me??? Mom said it doens't matter and I will probably get hit again if I try sticking my face that close to him like that. Geez, I could have lost an EYE!! Humphhhh.
Barks and more Barks, FredDog.
January 24, 2015
Dear Terry, Something new is is the house. It's a kitten! His name is Petey. Mom brought him in the house in a crate and I got to smell and smell him. I barked at him and he hissed right back at me! I don't know if he likes me yet. Mom and Dad are letting him calm down with lots of toys and food in the bedroom. I keep trying to see him but Mom says I have to wait until Petey calms down a bit. He's black and white. Mom says he's a breakable so I'm not allowed to touch him and I'm not allowed to make him fluffy. I have to stay calm. Mom gave me his blanket to smell and he smells like he's going to be a good cat to me! Penny Cat hasn't said anything yet to me about this. She's been sleeping through the whole big excitement! Dad's been wanting a kitten and him and Mom have been looking for just the right one. Dad says Petey looks like a winner to him!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
Dear Terry, Something new is is the house. It's a kitten! His name is Petey. Mom brought him in the house in a crate and I got to smell and smell him. I barked at him and he hissed right back at me! I don't know if he likes me yet. Mom and Dad are letting him calm down with lots of toys and food in the bedroom. I keep trying to see him but Mom says I have to wait until Petey calms down a bit. He's black and white. Mom says he's a breakable so I'm not allowed to touch him and I'm not allowed to make him fluffy. I have to stay calm. Mom gave me his blanket to smell and he smells like he's going to be a good cat to me! Penny Cat hasn't said anything yet to me about this. She's been sleeping through the whole big excitement! Dad's been wanting a kitten and him and Mom have been looking for just the right one. Dad says Petey looks like a winner to him!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
January 21, 2015
Dear Terry, Guess what me and Mom and Dad did today!? We played in the SNOW! YAY! The snow was real deep. It was up to my chest in some spots! At first I didn't want to play. I was too busy smelling smells. Then Mom and Dad threw snow on me and I took off running as hard as I could. That's how we play. I run really hard in a big circle and Mom and Dad throw snow on me if they can as I run by them. I sure do get tired after we play. I must have been slow this time because I was covered in snow by the time we were done! What fun though! I took a nap until I heard neighbor John with his snow tractor. He was plowing the driveway. Back n forth, up n down he went. I barked so he would know I was watching from the big window!
Hope you had a good snowy day!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Guess what me and Mom and Dad did today!? We played in the SNOW! YAY! The snow was real deep. It was up to my chest in some spots! At first I didn't want to play. I was too busy smelling smells. Then Mom and Dad threw snow on me and I took off running as hard as I could. That's how we play. I run really hard in a big circle and Mom and Dad throw snow on me if they can as I run by them. I sure do get tired after we play. I must have been slow this time because I was covered in snow by the time we were done! What fun though! I took a nap until I heard neighbor John with his snow tractor. He was plowing the driveway. Back n forth, up n down he went. I barked so he would know I was watching from the big window!
Hope you had a good snowy day!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
January 19, 2015
Dear Terry, Mom has a bum knee again. This morning she left at the wrong time so I knew she wasn't going to work. I wasn't allowed to go with her either. Dad said she was going to the knee doctor to make things better. Only she came home limping really bad and she had a band aid on her knee! I could smell the shot right thru her pants. It must have hurt her a lot because she wasn't walking good at all. When she sat down she let me see the band aid on her knee. Those smell funny too and I pulled at it with my teeth. Mom said Don't worry Fred everything will be OK. This is so we can go on good walks again instead of short walks. I have my doubts since she was limping so bad but Dad says Mom is always right. So I believe her. When she came home from work she was still limping. I walked real slow outside with her so she didn't have to worry about me. I hope she gets her knee better real soon!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
January 17, 2015
Dear Terry, I am POOPED OUT! Me and Dad got early with the birds and did the chores. Penny Cat even let me greet her this morning. I didn't make her fluffy so I knew right away it was going to be a GOOD DAY! And it was! We woke Mom up and then we had doughnuts! Mom didn't know I had some doughnuts. Dad snuck me some when she wasn't looking. Me and Mom took a walk in the park too! I haven't been on a good walk in FOREVER. We walked all around the park and then some. When we got home Dad fired up the Burger Machine and made hot dogs!! AND he made tater tots to go with the hot dogs. I like hot dogs. I really like tater tots! I helped Dad make the whole entire meal. Mom said we did good! Me and Dad are going to go to sleep now since we had such a big day.
Hope your day was Tater Tot good!
Love FredDog
Dear Terry, I am POOPED OUT! Me and Dad got early with the birds and did the chores. Penny Cat even let me greet her this morning. I didn't make her fluffy so I knew right away it was going to be a GOOD DAY! And it was! We woke Mom up and then we had doughnuts! Mom didn't know I had some doughnuts. Dad snuck me some when she wasn't looking. Me and Mom took a walk in the park too! I haven't been on a good walk in FOREVER. We walked all around the park and then some. When we got home Dad fired up the Burger Machine and made hot dogs!! AND he made tater tots to go with the hot dogs. I like hot dogs. I really like tater tots! I helped Dad make the whole entire meal. Mom said we did good! Me and Dad are going to go to sleep now since we had such a big day.
Hope your day was Tater Tot good!
Love FredDog
January 14, 2015
Dear Terry, Boy did we have some excitement here this morning! Me and Mom went for a walk outside like we always do. I barked at the neighbor's cats, the birds squawked at me. AND THEN, we got around to the back of the house and me and Mom both smelled it! Gas! MY nose was in the air, and Mom said oh boy Fred that's not good! We came inside and told Dad all about it. He called the Gas Company right away and the Gas Man came right out. I barked from the bedroom window at him. I was telling him, hurry up and fix it, hurry up!! And he did! Everything is OK now. WHEW!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
Dear Terry, Boy did we have some excitement here this morning! Me and Mom went for a walk outside like we always do. I barked at the neighbor's cats, the birds squawked at me. AND THEN, we got around to the back of the house and me and Mom both smelled it! Gas! MY nose was in the air, and Mom said oh boy Fred that's not good! We came inside and told Dad all about it. He called the Gas Company right away and the Gas Man came right out. I barked from the bedroom window at him. I was telling him, hurry up and fix it, hurry up!! And he did! Everything is OK now. WHEW!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
January 12, 2015
Dear Terry, I've had the Mopes again. I can't play outside because it is too cold. It was so cold my feets were freezing and Mom had to carry me part of the way in the house bec my feets started to cramp up from the cold. Yesterday, though, wasn't so cold and me and Mom walked all around the house and the yard and guess what!? I followed the deer tracks all over the place and discovered they had visited the birdie feeders under the deck! That means they were really close to the house. I wish Penny Cat would let me see out the basement window. It's right by the birdie feeders and I bet I could see the deer real good from there! She doesn't ever let me see out that window. She told me it was all hers. Mom said the deer might be super hungry if they were visiting the birdie feeders. We threw some apples down in the yard for them. Lots of apples in case they are super hungry like Mom says.
Hope you stay warm!
Barks and Wags, FredDog!
Dear Terry, I've had the Mopes again. I can't play outside because it is too cold. It was so cold my feets were freezing and Mom had to carry me part of the way in the house bec my feets started to cramp up from the cold. Yesterday, though, wasn't so cold and me and Mom walked all around the house and the yard and guess what!? I followed the deer tracks all over the place and discovered they had visited the birdie feeders under the deck! That means they were really close to the house. I wish Penny Cat would let me see out the basement window. It's right by the birdie feeders and I bet I could see the deer real good from there! She doesn't ever let me see out that window. She told me it was all hers. Mom said the deer might be super hungry if they were visiting the birdie feeders. We threw some apples down in the yard for them. Lots of apples in case they are super hungry like Mom says.
Hope you stay warm!
Barks and Wags, FredDog!
January 6, 2015
Dear Terry, Something Scary happened today. Don't worry, I was right there to help Mom. Someone strange came to the door. I could tell something wasn't right. Mom could tell something wasn't right. I was growling and snarling and barking. Mom didn't try and quiet me. He said he would give Mom a bottle of laundry soap if she donated money to his charity. Mom said NO WAY GO AWAY. You could tell Mom wasn't going to take any of his crap. And me neither. I was showing all my teeth to him. He went away real quick. We watched to make sure he really did leave. Dad was in the basement and missed all of it! As soon as he left, me and Mom ran to get Dad and told him all about it. I kept watch out the front window in case he came back. Mom said that was stranger danger and that I did a good job. Dad gave me lots of slaps on the side and told me what a good boy I was! I try and be friendly to nice people but when they don't seem so nice or I think Mom might get hurt I make sure no one comes near her. I was so worried all my hair was standing straight up!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Something Scary happened today. Don't worry, I was right there to help Mom. Someone strange came to the door. I could tell something wasn't right. Mom could tell something wasn't right. I was growling and snarling and barking. Mom didn't try and quiet me. He said he would give Mom a bottle of laundry soap if she donated money to his charity. Mom said NO WAY GO AWAY. You could tell Mom wasn't going to take any of his crap. And me neither. I was showing all my teeth to him. He went away real quick. We watched to make sure he really did leave. Dad was in the basement and missed all of it! As soon as he left, me and Mom ran to get Dad and told him all about it. I kept watch out the front window in case he came back. Mom said that was stranger danger and that I did a good job. Dad gave me lots of slaps on the side and told me what a good boy I was! I try and be friendly to nice people but when they don't seem so nice or I think Mom might get hurt I make sure no one comes near her. I was so worried all my hair was standing straight up!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
January 5, 2015
Dear Terry, Yesterday me and Mom went on a walk and boy was it exciting! Mom was driving and there was a big tree across the road! It must have fallen in the big winds. Mom drove off the road and around it! I barked at it. When we got to the park, there were lots and lots of people and dogs there. Dogs everywhere! The Park Manager came up to me and Mom and told us today the Search n Rescue Dogs were practicing to find people in the woods. Lost people. I know how to find Dad if he gets lost. Mom said it was like that only you have to find a stranger. Mom told me I had to be on my best behaviour and not interfere with what they were doing. They were all over the place. They were high up on the hillside and down by the ponds and deep in the woods. Sometimes we could only hear them. I was real good and didn't cause a rukus. I could tell they were all working hard. Then Mom got cold in the big wind and we came home. I told Dad and Penny Cat all about it.
Barks n Wags, FredDog
Dear Terry, Yesterday me and Mom went on a walk and boy was it exciting! Mom was driving and there was a big tree across the road! It must have fallen in the big winds. Mom drove off the road and around it! I barked at it. When we got to the park, there were lots and lots of people and dogs there. Dogs everywhere! The Park Manager came up to me and Mom and told us today the Search n Rescue Dogs were practicing to find people in the woods. Lost people. I know how to find Dad if he gets lost. Mom said it was like that only you have to find a stranger. Mom told me I had to be on my best behaviour and not interfere with what they were doing. They were all over the place. They were high up on the hillside and down by the ponds and deep in the woods. Sometimes we could only hear them. I was real good and didn't cause a rukus. I could tell they were all working hard. Then Mom got cold in the big wind and we came home. I told Dad and Penny Cat all about it.
Barks n Wags, FredDog
January 3, 2015
Dear Terry, What a morning! I woke up first. I waited and I waited like I'm supposed to but Mom wasn't waking up fast enough. I sat right by her head and stared. I was trying to decide if I should bark. Then I did. Ooops. Sometimes that happens, I bark! That woke Mom up alright! Then we went outside. It was very slippery and I kindof panicked and started pulling and it was slippery even more. I stopped. Mom slide to a stop. We didn't fall. Whew! We went back inside in a hurry after that. I ran and found Dad and PennyCat right away and told them how slippery it was. PennyCat said she is smart enough to use a litter box so she doesn't have to go outside. I think that is a load of... WOOF. Who doesn't go outside to poop!? Cats are so weird!
Slips and Slides..FredDog!
Dear Terry, What a morning! I woke up first. I waited and I waited like I'm supposed to but Mom wasn't waking up fast enough. I sat right by her head and stared. I was trying to decide if I should bark. Then I did. Ooops. Sometimes that happens, I bark! That woke Mom up alright! Then we went outside. It was very slippery and I kindof panicked and started pulling and it was slippery even more. I stopped. Mom slide to a stop. We didn't fall. Whew! We went back inside in a hurry after that. I ran and found Dad and PennyCat right away and told them how slippery it was. PennyCat said she is smart enough to use a litter box so she doesn't have to go outside. I think that is a load of... WOOF. Who doesn't go outside to poop!? Cats are so weird!
Slips and Slides..FredDog!
January 2, 2015
Dear Terry, Happy New Year! Mom helped me make a list for the new year. Mom says stick to the list Fred and things will go good this year!
1. Don't chase Penny Cat unless she chases me first. Mom thinks this should be NEVER chase Penny Cat. I think if she chases me first, all bets are off!
2. Sleep in more. Mom doesn't like to see the sun rise. Mom showed me where the sun should be in order for me to get up and start the day.
3. Help Dad. I already help Dad in lots of ways so I'm going to keep that up!
4. Don't eat blankets. Mom gave me that advice! Mom gives good advice because when I chew on blankets they get holes in them and aren't as warm as they should be.
5. Don't pretend I am deaf in public when I get excited about something. Mom says I should listen to her at all times especially in public so I don't look like a loon. Mom says she loves me no matter what but it would be nice to have me listen to her so we don't have disasters. Like the Santa Visit.
6. Love Mom and Dad even more than I did last year! Maybe I will even share my treats with them!
Barks and Wags! FredDog!
Dear Terry, Happy New Year! Mom helped me make a list for the new year. Mom says stick to the list Fred and things will go good this year!
1. Don't chase Penny Cat unless she chases me first. Mom thinks this should be NEVER chase Penny Cat. I think if she chases me first, all bets are off!
2. Sleep in more. Mom doesn't like to see the sun rise. Mom showed me where the sun should be in order for me to get up and start the day.
3. Help Dad. I already help Dad in lots of ways so I'm going to keep that up!
4. Don't eat blankets. Mom gave me that advice! Mom gives good advice because when I chew on blankets they get holes in them and aren't as warm as they should be.
5. Don't pretend I am deaf in public when I get excited about something. Mom says I should listen to her at all times especially in public so I don't look like a loon. Mom says she loves me no matter what but it would be nice to have me listen to her so we don't have disasters. Like the Santa Visit.
6. Love Mom and Dad even more than I did last year! Maybe I will even share my treats with them!
Barks and Wags! FredDog!
December 30, 2014
Dear Terry, The New Year is coming! Mom says that I had better resolve to not chase Penny Cat. I said WHY??? It's fun! Mom said rethink that. Penny Cat hissed at me too. We had fun yesterday. She wanted to watch the birdies at the bird feeder in the big basement window. I sat on the couch and watched her watch the birdies. I was really quiet so I wouldn't make her all fluffy. I'm not allowed to make her fluffy. I did eat all her food. I didn't mean too. I only meant to take a nibble but she hardly has any food in her bucket like I do. It was a tasty little snack. But boy was she mad when she was hungry. Don't worry, Dad put food down for her and she was ok. Oh! and last night the deer came right in the driveway by the window and went down into the yard. I barked like a wild dog at them and then watched out the window while they ate grass in the yard.
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
Dear Terry, The New Year is coming! Mom says that I had better resolve to not chase Penny Cat. I said WHY??? It's fun! Mom said rethink that. Penny Cat hissed at me too. We had fun yesterday. She wanted to watch the birdies at the bird feeder in the big basement window. I sat on the couch and watched her watch the birdies. I was really quiet so I wouldn't make her all fluffy. I'm not allowed to make her fluffy. I did eat all her food. I didn't mean too. I only meant to take a nibble but she hardly has any food in her bucket like I do. It was a tasty little snack. But boy was she mad when she was hungry. Don't worry, Dad put food down for her and she was ok. Oh! and last night the deer came right in the driveway by the window and went down into the yard. I barked like a wild dog at them and then watched out the window while they ate grass in the yard.
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
December 28, 2014
Dear Terry, Yesterday was packed full of un for me, Mom and Dad. We went for a walk in the park. I showed Dad where I dug an hole and Mom filled it back up. I showed him the new bridge. I walked across it and back again so he would know it was safe. Dad got tired so we headed back to the car and I licked his face so he would feel better. Then we went and picked up a Movie! It was Movie Night in the house! I like Movie Nights. We all sit on the couch and eat popcorn! Mom made the super buttery kind. Mom doesn't give me as much popcorn as Dad does so I sit closer to Dad. I was pooped out by the end of the movie and fell asleep. I might have eaten too much popcorn!!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Yesterday was packed full of un for me, Mom and Dad. We went for a walk in the park. I showed Dad where I dug an hole and Mom filled it back up. I showed him the new bridge. I walked across it and back again so he would know it was safe. Dad got tired so we headed back to the car and I licked his face so he would feel better. Then we went and picked up a Movie! It was Movie Night in the house! I like Movie Nights. We all sit on the couch and eat popcorn! Mom made the super buttery kind. Mom doesn't give me as much popcorn as Dad does so I sit closer to Dad. I was pooped out by the end of the movie and fell asleep. I might have eaten too much popcorn!!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dec 26, 2015
Dear Terry! Merry Christmas! Boy was I busy yesterday! First Mom woke me up and made me run all around the house before I discovered that I had a present!! A good smelly Present! And Santa left me a good biscuit w peanut butter frosting and my Present was a big bag of penut butter & banana chewy cookies!!!! A whole bag! Can you imagine!? It was very exciting! THEN we went for a walk in the park and it started raining ice on us. It sounded all crackly. THEN we spent the day at Gram and Pap's! Grammy made a ham and I got to eat some snibbles and Dad shared his sandwich with me and I got to see more of Dad's family and I barked a whole lot and then I pooped out. When we got home I told PennyCat all about it and she said Meow Meow. Mom got her special turkey treats. I know they taste good because Mom dropped one on the floor and you know what that means! It's MINE! Yummy!
Hope you had a great Christmas like me and Mom and Dad.
Barks and Wags! FredDog!
Dear Terry! Merry Christmas! Boy was I busy yesterday! First Mom woke me up and made me run all around the house before I discovered that I had a present!! A good smelly Present! And Santa left me a good biscuit w peanut butter frosting and my Present was a big bag of penut butter & banana chewy cookies!!!! A whole bag! Can you imagine!? It was very exciting! THEN we went for a walk in the park and it started raining ice on us. It sounded all crackly. THEN we spent the day at Gram and Pap's! Grammy made a ham and I got to eat some snibbles and Dad shared his sandwich with me and I got to see more of Dad's family and I barked a whole lot and then I pooped out. When we got home I told PennyCat all about it and she said Meow Meow. Mom got her special turkey treats. I know they taste good because Mom dropped one on the floor and you know what that means! It's MINE! Yummy!
Hope you had a great Christmas like me and Mom and Dad.
Barks and Wags! FredDog!
December 22, 2014
Dear Terry, We are back from the trip to the birthday party! What Fun! I was so excited sometimes I couldn't stop barking or jumping on people so Mom had to put me in the laundry area until I could get calmed down again. I got to eat some chicken and bacon. No cake though because it was chocolate. Aunt Laura gave me some left over bacon. How great was that?? and Nolan gave me a WHOLE bag of treats! Well, not all at once. Mom showed him how to not let me grab the treats. Isometiems forget I have to be gentle taking food from people. Oh and I watched a groundhog all night long almost out the patio door. He was really fat. Aunt Sue had a really sparkly tree too. I slept all the way home I was so pooped OUT! It was really good to see everyone again! Oh and I even managed to sneak upstairs but Aunt Laura BUSTED ME! Woof!
Barks and Wags, Fred Dog
Dear Terry, We are back from the trip to the birthday party! What Fun! I was so excited sometimes I couldn't stop barking or jumping on people so Mom had to put me in the laundry area until I could get calmed down again. I got to eat some chicken and bacon. No cake though because it was chocolate. Aunt Laura gave me some left over bacon. How great was that?? and Nolan gave me a WHOLE bag of treats! Well, not all at once. Mom showed him how to not let me grab the treats. Isometiems forget I have to be gentle taking food from people. Oh and I watched a groundhog all night long almost out the patio door. He was really fat. Aunt Sue had a really sparkly tree too. I slept all the way home I was so pooped OUT! It was really good to see everyone again! Oh and I even managed to sneak upstairs but Aunt Laura BUSTED ME! Woof!
Barks and Wags, Fred Dog
Deember 16, 2014
Dear Terry, Me and Mom went out today to run some errands. One of the errands was THE VET. Mom forgot to tell me that part. I had to get my nails trimmed and butt cleaned. I was good. I even met a German Shephard puppy. I was good because I don't want to be smelly for the nephews or scratch them by accident. It's Nolan's Birthday and we are going to go to his party. I like Birthday Parties. We always have lots of fun when we see Mom's Family. There will be cake and presents and all kinds of fun. Usually we go for a walk too and Mom will give Nolan the leash so me and him can walk together. I can't wait!!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Me and Mom went out today to run some errands. One of the errands was THE VET. Mom forgot to tell me that part. I had to get my nails trimmed and butt cleaned. I was good. I even met a German Shephard puppy. I was good because I don't want to be smelly for the nephews or scratch them by accident. It's Nolan's Birthday and we are going to go to his party. I like Birthday Parties. We always have lots of fun when we see Mom's Family. There will be cake and presents and all kinds of fun. Usually we go for a walk too and Mom will give Nolan the leash so me and him can walk together. I can't wait!!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
December 13, 2014
Dear Santa, I'm so glad I got to meet you! It was a dream come true! Mom said I should write and explain the badness in the store so I'm not on the Bad List. I made a list of a few things I did in the store and I hope you can understand and still bring me those good biscuits again this year.
1. I'm sorry I peed on the store floor. I was a little excited to finally meet you in person. Sometimes I accidentally have accidents when I get too excited. I did say thank you to your helper when she cleaned it up.
2. I'm sorry I barked a whole lot at the other dogs and got everyone excited. Mom had to take me out of line to get me calmed down and I kindof peed again.
3. I'm sorry that I caused Mom to have to buy a big bag of treats to bribe me to be good. Well, Not too sorry 'cause they are good treats!
4. I'm sorry that I almost pulled over a whole display of shirts. One of the shirt sleeves surprised me and I grabbed it. I didn't mean to pull it so hard.
5. I'm sorry I might have pulled on your beard a little with my foot. I wanted to see if it was real. That was a good beard! And you did laugh pretty good about it!
6. I'm sorry I tried to grab a cookie off the treat table. It smelled really good and I did think the treats were for all of us. Mom said NO and I realized to late that they were only for the humans. Your Helpers said it was OK because other dogs did it too.
7. I'm sorry I almost knocked the camera over when we were done taking pictures. Picture Lady called my name and I got confused. I didn't mean to. Maybe cameras should have sturdier legs.
8. Most of all, I'm sorry I didn't say thank you for the really yummy biscuits you left me last year. The ones with the frosting and the sprinkles.
Hope this explains all the badness in the store and could you maybe put me back on the Good list?
Love Fred Dog
December 13, 2014
Dear Terry, Today Mom had someting special planned for me. She said it was a SURPRISE. All day long I wondered what it could be. New snacks maybe? She found my blanket maybe? It got dark outside but no SURPRISE. Mom must have forgotten. But then she grabbed the leash and said come on Fred! We have to go see your SURPRISE! It was dark out though. Me and Mom don't go anywhere in the dark??? But we did! We went to the Tractor Supply!! And as we got close to the magic doors that open on their own, I saw HIM. THE REAL SANTA CLAUS!!!! I stopped! Oh my GOSH it was SANTA! RIGHT THERE. FOR REAL. I ran right over to him. He had a bell and a bag and he had his special Santa suit on and he was scratching my ears and everything!! Mom said I get to have my picture taken with him! OH MY GOSH! There was a line so we had to wait. I barked a whole lot because all I wanted to do was see SANTA. I wanted to tell him thanks for the biscuits last year and the fun toys and good food and everything! Mom had to take me out of line a few times. But then it was MY TURN. He had a big chair so we could sit together. I had my Santa Bandana on and everything too.Then I got scared. He would know I was really bad in the store. I hung my head. Then I licked his face and hung my head some more. Then we had to go. Mom said I should write him a letter to explain the badness and everything would be ok. Mom is going to get the pictures later on. We made a donation too to help some kids get special toys all through the year.
Barks and Wags, FredDog
Dear Terry, Today Mom had someting special planned for me. She said it was a SURPRISE. All day long I wondered what it could be. New snacks maybe? She found my blanket maybe? It got dark outside but no SURPRISE. Mom must have forgotten. But then she grabbed the leash and said come on Fred! We have to go see your SURPRISE! It was dark out though. Me and Mom don't go anywhere in the dark??? But we did! We went to the Tractor Supply!! And as we got close to the magic doors that open on their own, I saw HIM. THE REAL SANTA CLAUS!!!! I stopped! Oh my GOSH it was SANTA! RIGHT THERE. FOR REAL. I ran right over to him. He had a bell and a bag and he had his special Santa suit on and he was scratching my ears and everything!! Mom said I get to have my picture taken with him! OH MY GOSH! There was a line so we had to wait. I barked a whole lot because all I wanted to do was see SANTA. I wanted to tell him thanks for the biscuits last year and the fun toys and good food and everything! Mom had to take me out of line a few times. But then it was MY TURN. He had a big chair so we could sit together. I had my Santa Bandana on and everything too.Then I got scared. He would know I was really bad in the store. I hung my head. Then I licked his face and hung my head some more. Then we had to go. Mom said I should write him a letter to explain the badness and everything would be ok. Mom is going to get the pictures later on. We made a donation too to help some kids get special toys all through the year.
Barks and Wags, FredDog
December 10, 2014
Dear Terry, First, Mom said to tell you NO KITTIES were hurt. But something really terrible happened last night. Dad took a stink bug outside because we hate stink bugs. It was really late at night. He didn't know Penny Cat snuck outisde with him. Mom was asleep but she heard the door and got up. I knew right away something was wrong. Mom said Where is Penny?? Dad said I don't know I haven't seen her. Penny Cat always comes when Mom calls her. Penny didn't come. Mom got in a panic and her and Dad were calling her name. Mom opened the backdoor where Dad had gone out and Penny Cat ran in from the deck! Mom SCOOPED her up and got her warm right away. Penny Cat was meowing and meowing and head butting Mom. I was so scared Penny Cat was lost forever. Penny Cat was all frazzled and couldn't stop pacing around the kitchen. Once Mom got her all settled down and snuggled in with Dad to watch some TV, me and Mom went back to bed. Oh Terry. It was so scary. I'm so glad she was found!!
P.S. BRRRRR...Love Penny Cat.
Dear Terry, First, Mom said to tell you NO KITTIES were hurt. But something really terrible happened last night. Dad took a stink bug outside because we hate stink bugs. It was really late at night. He didn't know Penny Cat snuck outisde with him. Mom was asleep but she heard the door and got up. I knew right away something was wrong. Mom said Where is Penny?? Dad said I don't know I haven't seen her. Penny Cat always comes when Mom calls her. Penny didn't come. Mom got in a panic and her and Dad were calling her name. Mom opened the backdoor where Dad had gone out and Penny Cat ran in from the deck! Mom SCOOPED her up and got her warm right away. Penny Cat was meowing and meowing and head butting Mom. I was so scared Penny Cat was lost forever. Penny Cat was all frazzled and couldn't stop pacing around the kitchen. Once Mom got her all settled down and snuggled in with Dad to watch some TV, me and Mom went back to bed. Oh Terry. It was so scary. I'm so glad she was found!!
P.S. BRRRRR...Love Penny Cat.
December 9, 2014
Dear Terry, Something awful is in the house and it's under the Christmas tree. Dad set up... A TRAIN. I didn't know what that was. Mom told Dad to turn it on. And the scariest thing happened. It came to life and then all the lights in the neighborhood went out for a minute. Mom was laughing and Dad said OOPS but then they realized it was everyone not only us. Mom said COINICIDENCE? I THINK NOT! I didn't think it was funny at all. I saw that train come to life. When the lights came back on, Dad made it go again and I couldn't stop barking at it and I was real upset and I kept charging it and it kept going round n' round. And Mom was trying to get me calmed down so I could just watch it but NO WAY. So I started to charge at it again. But it still wouldn't stop! Dad was trying to calm me down too. Then I attacked it. Mom said ENOUGH. Here's a picture of me attacking it. It's kindof blurry because I ran Mom over. Mom said it would be FUN. Dad said it would be GREAT. How could they have lied to me??? It was so scary!!! At least when I attacked it, it stopped.
P.S. Penny Cat here. That Fred is a Nut. He was barking like a lunatic at the train. He's never seen a train before since Dad has them on a table above his head. This one is on the floor and I thought he was going to lose his mind. I'm going to turn it on when he doesn't suspect and make it go to scare the crap out of him. That will teach him to chase me! Meow Meow, Penny Cat.
Dear Terry, Something awful is in the house and it's under the Christmas tree. Dad set up... A TRAIN. I didn't know what that was. Mom told Dad to turn it on. And the scariest thing happened. It came to life and then all the lights in the neighborhood went out for a minute. Mom was laughing and Dad said OOPS but then they realized it was everyone not only us. Mom said COINICIDENCE? I THINK NOT! I didn't think it was funny at all. I saw that train come to life. When the lights came back on, Dad made it go again and I couldn't stop barking at it and I was real upset and I kept charging it and it kept going round n' round. And Mom was trying to get me calmed down so I could just watch it but NO WAY. So I started to charge at it again. But it still wouldn't stop! Dad was trying to calm me down too. Then I attacked it. Mom said ENOUGH. Here's a picture of me attacking it. It's kindof blurry because I ran Mom over. Mom said it would be FUN. Dad said it would be GREAT. How could they have lied to me??? It was so scary!!! At least when I attacked it, it stopped.
P.S. Penny Cat here. That Fred is a Nut. He was barking like a lunatic at the train. He's never seen a train before since Dad has them on a table above his head. This one is on the floor and I thought he was going to lose his mind. I'm going to turn it on when he doesn't suspect and make it go to scare the crap out of him. That will teach him to chase me! Meow Meow, Penny Cat.
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December 6, 2014
Dear Terry, Guess what Mom did for me!? I lost my blanket. I'm usually pretty good at remembering where I put all my toys and blanket but I lost my blanket. I still had my bed but no blanket! I can't lay in my bed without my blanket. Mom said Stop Worrying Fred! I've got a special towel just for you! Oh my gosh it was very exciting, a TOWEL! I chewed on it to make sure it was a good one. Yup it was! Mom folded it and put it on my bed and I sat on it to make sure it was really a good one. Yup it was! Then I wanted to put it on the couch, Mom moved it for me. I sat on it again to make sure she had it just right. Yup she did! I still hope she finds my blanket for me but The Towel seems to be working out pretty good! What a great day!
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
Dear Terry, Guess what Mom did for me!? I lost my blanket. I'm usually pretty good at remembering where I put all my toys and blanket but I lost my blanket. I still had my bed but no blanket! I can't lay in my bed without my blanket. Mom said Stop Worrying Fred! I've got a special towel just for you! Oh my gosh it was very exciting, a TOWEL! I chewed on it to make sure it was a good one. Yup it was! Mom folded it and put it on my bed and I sat on it to make sure it was really a good one. Yup it was! Then I wanted to put it on the couch, Mom moved it for me. I sat on it again to make sure she had it just right. Yup she did! I still hope she finds my blanket for me but The Towel seems to be working out pretty good! What a great day!
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
December 3, 2014
Dear Terry, Mom's been working late and coming home late. I'm all messed up again. Last night I was barking so hard through the window that neighbor lady Becky thought I was outside and said Hi Freddie! Ooops. Well, I was excited, Mom was coming down the driveway. Mom said she heard me from the road. Mom said you and Joe are coming to visit!! I can hardly wait! I mix up all the days so Mom will tell me the day of when you are coming. She said you would give me lots of pets and kisses. I hope so ! I haven't seen you in a very long time! This is going to be super exciting! I can show you all my toys and the tree and you can meet Santa. He's upstairs now. I hope PennyCat comes out for you too. She doesn't like it when I bark so I will try to bark softly. I can't WAITTT!!!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
December 1, 2014
Dear Terry, Boy did I have some fun this weekend! Me and Mom went for a walk in the park. We were there forever and ever smelling smells. Then we went to the tractor store. There were so many people there! I did good though. I walked through a maze of shopping carts, people, dollies and displays. Oh and there were PUPPIES everywhere! They were all barking so I went over and barked too and they all stopped barking and looked at me and everyone laughed! They were getting shots. And the tractor store had the oddest things! Stuffed horses. At first I thought they were dogs like me. Same size same shape as me. But they smelled like my Pal Spot. Mom said they were kid toys only they stood up and rocked. Mom said they were rocking horses. I made all of them rock. Then we were standing in line for awhile and there was a grumpy man in line too. I went over to him to cheer him up . I wagged and wagged and barked at him until he put all his stuff down and started laughing and gave me a good pet. He wasn't so grumpy then. Cashier lady gave me a treat too! And yesterday I was outside a bunch. Then inside a bunch too because Dad was putting up the Christmas Tree! It's a new one this year. As Mom says, Fresh from the Box! Real pine trees make Mom sneeze. I can't wait for Dad to get all the sparkly lights on it! He said we can do that today. I bet Penny Cat comes to help too. She can't resist a good tree to climb in!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Boy did I have some fun this weekend! Me and Mom went for a walk in the park. We were there forever and ever smelling smells. Then we went to the tractor store. There were so many people there! I did good though. I walked through a maze of shopping carts, people, dollies and displays. Oh and there were PUPPIES everywhere! They were all barking so I went over and barked too and they all stopped barking and looked at me and everyone laughed! They were getting shots. And the tractor store had the oddest things! Stuffed horses. At first I thought they were dogs like me. Same size same shape as me. But they smelled like my Pal Spot. Mom said they were kid toys only they stood up and rocked. Mom said they were rocking horses. I made all of them rock. Then we were standing in line for awhile and there was a grumpy man in line too. I went over to him to cheer him up . I wagged and wagged and barked at him until he put all his stuff down and started laughing and gave me a good pet. He wasn't so grumpy then. Cashier lady gave me a treat too! And yesterday I was outside a bunch. Then inside a bunch too because Dad was putting up the Christmas Tree! It's a new one this year. As Mom says, Fresh from the Box! Real pine trees make Mom sneeze. I can't wait for Dad to get all the sparkly lights on it! He said we can do that today. I bet Penny Cat comes to help too. She can't resist a good tree to climb in!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
November 27, 2014
Dear Terry, What a day! Happy Thanksgiving! Me and Mom got up early to get things started! You know today is the day we get to eat TURKEY!! Me and Penny both will get a plate with turkey and taters and gravy! Mom says if I'm good I might even get STUFFING. First thing we did was get things ready for the animals outside. We threw out the apples down into the yard for the deer, raccons and opssums and whoever else might like them. Then we made sure the birdies had food. Mom threw out some old bread and crackers for them too. Mom got the turkey going. I was right there by her side. Smells like a good one and it's not even cooked yet! Oh and Mom made some pumpkin pie rice pudding. I helped too. I got to lick the pumpkin spoon! Mom's going to make a pie too. Mom even set the table with all the breakables. I'm not allowed to touch those. Then after all that was done, Mom got my leash and said come on Fred! And guess what!? We went out in the snow to the park! We walked all around. We hadn't been able to go for walks since Mom was sick. She's OK now so we had a great time in all the snow. Big flakes coming down that I could catch on my tongue. But then it started snowing realllly hard so we called it quits and went back to the Jeep and got warmed up and headed home. Dad's sleeping. I can tell he is sick like Mom was. Mom has him all bundled up in the big blanket. I'm going to lay down with him to make sure he stays warm. He can't miss the big meal! Although...that could mean more turkey for me!! WOOF!
Barks and Wags! FredDog
Dear Terry, What a day! Happy Thanksgiving! Me and Mom got up early to get things started! You know today is the day we get to eat TURKEY!! Me and Penny both will get a plate with turkey and taters and gravy! Mom says if I'm good I might even get STUFFING. First thing we did was get things ready for the animals outside. We threw out the apples down into the yard for the deer, raccons and opssums and whoever else might like them. Then we made sure the birdies had food. Mom threw out some old bread and crackers for them too. Mom got the turkey going. I was right there by her side. Smells like a good one and it's not even cooked yet! Oh and Mom made some pumpkin pie rice pudding. I helped too. I got to lick the pumpkin spoon! Mom's going to make a pie too. Mom even set the table with all the breakables. I'm not allowed to touch those. Then after all that was done, Mom got my leash and said come on Fred! And guess what!? We went out in the snow to the park! We walked all around. We hadn't been able to go for walks since Mom was sick. She's OK now so we had a great time in all the snow. Big flakes coming down that I could catch on my tongue. But then it started snowing realllly hard so we called it quits and went back to the Jeep and got warmed up and headed home. Dad's sleeping. I can tell he is sick like Mom was. Mom has him all bundled up in the big blanket. I'm going to lay down with him to make sure he stays warm. He can't miss the big meal! Although...that could mean more turkey for me!! WOOF!
Barks and Wags! FredDog
November 23, 2014
Dear Terry, Mom is feeling better today. Guess what we did! We went for a ride in the Jeep. Mom drove to the hamburger palace so I could get a sausage sandwich. Yummy! Then we had to get gas and as we were almost to the gas station, GUESS WHAT! I saw Santa!!! Oh yes I did! He had his red suit on and everything! I was so excited to see him that I stood up against the window and started barking at him! Mom saw him too! Santa waved at me so I barked back at him! Mom said he was having a pancake breakfast. I like pancakes. Mom said it was to help raise money so everyone can have a Christmas Present. I like presents too. Mom said I better get working on my list.
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
P.S. PennyCat here. Dear Santa, all Fred needs is a lump of coal. He still chases me. Better yet, give me the lump of coal and I can drop it on his head when he barks. I thought he was going to bark his feet off when he got back in the house today! Meow Meow, PennyCat
Dear Terry, Mom is feeling better today. Guess what we did! We went for a ride in the Jeep. Mom drove to the hamburger palace so I could get a sausage sandwich. Yummy! Then we had to get gas and as we were almost to the gas station, GUESS WHAT! I saw Santa!!! Oh yes I did! He had his red suit on and everything! I was so excited to see him that I stood up against the window and started barking at him! Mom saw him too! Santa waved at me so I barked back at him! Mom said he was having a pancake breakfast. I like pancakes. Mom said it was to help raise money so everyone can have a Christmas Present. I like presents too. Mom said I better get working on my list.
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
P.S. PennyCat here. Dear Santa, all Fred needs is a lump of coal. He still chases me. Better yet, give me the lump of coal and I can drop it on his head when he barks. I thought he was going to bark his feet off when he got back in the house today! Meow Meow, PennyCat
November 22, 2014
Dear Terry, Sorry it's been so long since I wrote to you. Mom's been so sick all week long. She's been coughing really bad and she went to the doctors two times! I've been worried. Dad left yesterday to be go on a trip with Pap and Grammy. Mom was supposed to go but she was too sick. Dad told me to take good care of her. I have been. I have stayed right by her side the whole entire week. When she gets cold I lay right down on top of her and we snuggle in the blankets together. When she goes to the bathroom, I sit outside the door and wait and then walk her back to the bed. I'm being real good too so she doesn't have to worry about me and PennyCat. PennyCat has been very watchful too. If I fall asleep PennyCat is there to keep an eye on things. Dad talked to me on the phone and told me to keep up the good work he would be home soon. Sometimes Mom sleeps so deep I can't tell if she is ok or not so I have to wake her up to make sure things are OK. I lick her face until she moves and then I let her go back to sleep. I haven't eaten too much since Mom's been sick. Mom's not eating too much either so I gave her my favorite pig ear. I put it right on her chest while she was sleeping so she would see it as soon as she woke up. Boy did I get some good pets for that! I think she is doing better today though. I wish she was all the way better though so we can play ball again.
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
Dear Terry, Sorry it's been so long since I wrote to you. Mom's been so sick all week long. She's been coughing really bad and she went to the doctors two times! I've been worried. Dad left yesterday to be go on a trip with Pap and Grammy. Mom was supposed to go but she was too sick. Dad told me to take good care of her. I have been. I have stayed right by her side the whole entire week. When she gets cold I lay right down on top of her and we snuggle in the blankets together. When she goes to the bathroom, I sit outside the door and wait and then walk her back to the bed. I'm being real good too so she doesn't have to worry about me and PennyCat. PennyCat has been very watchful too. If I fall asleep PennyCat is there to keep an eye on things. Dad talked to me on the phone and told me to keep up the good work he would be home soon. Sometimes Mom sleeps so deep I can't tell if she is ok or not so I have to wake her up to make sure things are OK. I lick her face until she moves and then I let her go back to sleep. I haven't eaten too much since Mom's been sick. Mom's not eating too much either so I gave her my favorite pig ear. I put it right on her chest while she was sleeping so she would see it as soon as she woke up. Boy did I get some good pets for that! I think she is doing better today though. I wish she was all the way better though so we can play ball again.
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
November 13, 2014
Dear Terry, Did you see it did you see it??? I saw it! SNOW! Where was Mom?? I ran looking for her but then remembered she was at work. Where was Dad?? Asleep! I woke him up! That was no easy task let me tell you. All I could think of was SNOW!! I went flying though the house, PennyCat went running. She doesn't get exited about snow like I do! Dad said what's all the commotion about Fred! So I showed him SNOW! and he said, SNOW! I barked and barked at it. If Mom had been home I bet we would have gone out to play in it. When Mom got home I told her all about it. She said, Don't worry Fred, there will be plenty more snow that we can play in. Mom's always right so I know there is more snow coming soon! Woof!
Barks and More Barks! FredDog.
Dear Terry, Did you see it did you see it??? I saw it! SNOW! Where was Mom?? I ran looking for her but then remembered she was at work. Where was Dad?? Asleep! I woke him up! That was no easy task let me tell you. All I could think of was SNOW!! I went flying though the house, PennyCat went running. She doesn't get exited about snow like I do! Dad said what's all the commotion about Fred! So I showed him SNOW! and he said, SNOW! I barked and barked at it. If Mom had been home I bet we would have gone out to play in it. When Mom got home I told her all about it. She said, Don't worry Fred, there will be plenty more snow that we can play in. Mom's always right so I know there is more snow coming soon! Woof!
Barks and More Barks! FredDog.
November 11, 2014
Dear Steve, What a day for you! Mom said, take a minute Fred and think of Steve and the work he did. I was a little confused at first because Mom said he was a Vet. I thought V-E-T, like an animal doctor. I was thinking, maybe I didn't know that Steve so good. Mom saw how worried I was and said NO like a VETERAN. Well, that made all the difference! Why didn't Mom just say you are important! Dad said he's very proud to know that you had served. Next time I see you I'm going to give you lots of barks, wags, licks and kisses.
Thanks Steve! Lots of Love, FredDog
P.S. Penny Cat here. FredDog is a nut. Mom got him all wound up and worried when he thought she said the V word. I ran and hid again in case he foamed at the mouth. Luckily, Mom nipped that in the bud and got his goofy butt calmed down so I could come out again. Why can't he be calm! Mom says it's because he is high strung. That must mean he's got a screw loose. I slept on his blanket and moved his toys again so that might have added to the unrest in his head....Meow Meow, PennyCat!
Dear Steve, What a day for you! Mom said, take a minute Fred and think of Steve and the work he did. I was a little confused at first because Mom said he was a Vet. I thought V-E-T, like an animal doctor. I was thinking, maybe I didn't know that Steve so good. Mom saw how worried I was and said NO like a VETERAN. Well, that made all the difference! Why didn't Mom just say you are important! Dad said he's very proud to know that you had served. Next time I see you I'm going to give you lots of barks, wags, licks and kisses.
Thanks Steve! Lots of Love, FredDog
P.S. Penny Cat here. FredDog is a nut. Mom got him all wound up and worried when he thought she said the V word. I ran and hid again in case he foamed at the mouth. Luckily, Mom nipped that in the bud and got his goofy butt calmed down so I could come out again. Why can't he be calm! Mom says it's because he is high strung. That must mean he's got a screw loose. I slept on his blanket and moved his toys again so that might have added to the unrest in his head....Meow Meow, PennyCat!
November 10, 2014
Dear Terry, What a weekend! Me and Mom did everything together! I helped a whole lot. We cleaned up the deck and put stuff away. I help with the giant tarp she put over everything. I barked at the birdies to keep them away while we worked. After all that hard work we took a big walk in the park. You would think I would be tired after all that but I wasn't! So me and Mom went to the Tractor Supply store and walked everywhere in the store we could. I watched a man at the chains. He was pulling a giant chain and it was piling up on the floor. Clink clink clink. I woofed at him so he knew I was watching. He scratched my ears for me! The people in line were really friendly to me too. Lots of pets from some kids. My tail was really wagging. I got free treats from Cashier Lady. And I waved bye - bye to everyone! Then I helped Mom make some dinner when we got home. Talked to Penny for a little bit. Enjoyed some time out on the deck. Then I don't know what happened. One minute I was watching TV in mom's lap, next thing I know I woke up a long time later! I must have zonked out. Mom had to wake me up to go outside before bedtime. Mom was limping because her leg was asleep. Sunday, me and Mom and Dad all cooked stuff in the kitchen. Penny wasn't around because I scared her by barking at her. Sometimes I just can't help myself! Then tonight when Mom got home, we went outside like always and guess what! The Neighbors were on their ROOF! They had flashlights and a string of lights. Christmas lights!! I barked and told them that Santa was in our basement! I like all the sparkly lights.
Hope you had a good weekend like we did!
Barks and Wags, FredDog!
Dear Terry, What a weekend! Me and Mom did everything together! I helped a whole lot. We cleaned up the deck and put stuff away. I help with the giant tarp she put over everything. I barked at the birdies to keep them away while we worked. After all that hard work we took a big walk in the park. You would think I would be tired after all that but I wasn't! So me and Mom went to the Tractor Supply store and walked everywhere in the store we could. I watched a man at the chains. He was pulling a giant chain and it was piling up on the floor. Clink clink clink. I woofed at him so he knew I was watching. He scratched my ears for me! The people in line were really friendly to me too. Lots of pets from some kids. My tail was really wagging. I got free treats from Cashier Lady. And I waved bye - bye to everyone! Then I helped Mom make some dinner when we got home. Talked to Penny for a little bit. Enjoyed some time out on the deck. Then I don't know what happened. One minute I was watching TV in mom's lap, next thing I know I woke up a long time later! I must have zonked out. Mom had to wake me up to go outside before bedtime. Mom was limping because her leg was asleep. Sunday, me and Mom and Dad all cooked stuff in the kitchen. Penny wasn't around because I scared her by barking at her. Sometimes I just can't help myself! Then tonight when Mom got home, we went outside like always and guess what! The Neighbors were on their ROOF! They had flashlights and a string of lights. Christmas lights!! I barked and told them that Santa was in our basement! I like all the sparkly lights.
Hope you had a good weekend like we did!
Barks and Wags, FredDog!
Novemeber 8, 2014
Dear Terry, Did you see the snow yesterday?!! I ran and got Mom right away as soon as I heard the first flake fall! She was in the kitchen. I ran barking to tell her but she wasn't coming fast enough to see. I pawed at her leg. She hurried after me and we watched it snow out the front window together. What excitement that was! Me and Mom do almost everything together you know. Watching snowflakes is one of our favorite things to do! Sometimes we go out on the deck and look up in the sky and laugh as all the snow comes down on our heads. Mom did take me outside in the snow but I wasn't able to catch any snowflakes on my tongue. I tried too. Maybe next time. Mom said don't worry Freddie, there will be more snow coming for sure! I wonder when!?
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Did you see the snow yesterday?!! I ran and got Mom right away as soon as I heard the first flake fall! She was in the kitchen. I ran barking to tell her but she wasn't coming fast enough to see. I pawed at her leg. She hurried after me and we watched it snow out the front window together. What excitement that was! Me and Mom do almost everything together you know. Watching snowflakes is one of our favorite things to do! Sometimes we go out on the deck and look up in the sky and laugh as all the snow comes down on our heads. Mom did take me outside in the snow but I wasn't able to catch any snowflakes on my tongue. I tried too. Maybe next time. Mom said don't worry Freddie, there will be more snow coming for sure! I wonder when!?
Love and Woofs, FredDog
November 5, 2014
Dear Terry, I've been all mixed up this week. Sometimes Mom is here. Sometimes she leaves and comes back then leaves for work. Sometimes Dad leaves then comes back. I can't keep up! So I bark. And I've been kindof bad too. I bark a lot. And I made PennyCat all fluffy. Mom's been trying to help me to be good again. I got a new chew stick. I run and get that when I am really mixed up and chew and chew and chew. I think when I chew like that. Then I'm not so mixed up. And Mom's been teaching me the names of all my toys. Mom even sings the Name Game Song to me. Then we play ball. Last night I couldn't calm down though so I started chewing on my feet. Mom knew just what to do - she got some Snacks and I had to do my tricks and I forgot all about chewing on my foot. Then I ripped all the covers off the bed. What fun! FREDDDDDDD. oops. Mom was cold! Mom says things will settle down but I have to remain CALM. Easier said than done! Hope you aren't having a mixed up week like me!
Love and Woofs, FreddieFreddieFoFreddieFeeFiFoFreddie...Freddie! Woof!
Dear Terry, I've been all mixed up this week. Sometimes Mom is here. Sometimes she leaves and comes back then leaves for work. Sometimes Dad leaves then comes back. I can't keep up! So I bark. And I've been kindof bad too. I bark a lot. And I made PennyCat all fluffy. Mom's been trying to help me to be good again. I got a new chew stick. I run and get that when I am really mixed up and chew and chew and chew. I think when I chew like that. Then I'm not so mixed up. And Mom's been teaching me the names of all my toys. Mom even sings the Name Game Song to me. Then we play ball. Last night I couldn't calm down though so I started chewing on my feet. Mom knew just what to do - she got some Snacks and I had to do my tricks and I forgot all about chewing on my foot. Then I ripped all the covers off the bed. What fun! FREDDDDDDD. oops. Mom was cold! Mom says things will settle down but I have to remain CALM. Easier said than done! Hope you aren't having a mixed up week like me!
Love and Woofs, FreddieFreddieFoFreddieFeeFiFoFreddie...Freddie! Woof!
November 2, 2014
Dear Terry, Yesterday I went Trick or Treating! Mom put my skeleton costume on me. I thought maybe she had forgotten about the bat ears but she didn't. Woof. Me and Mom and Dad all went to Grammy and Pap's house!! At first I couldn't find either one! I found Katie but still couldn't find them. I barked and barked. FINALLY Grammy came out and I ran right over barking to her. Me and Mom split a piece of bread. Mom was dipping it in soup Grammy was making. Yummy! Then Pap came in the room and I barked even more! After all the excitement, Me and Mom and Dad all went to the Car-Hop Burger Palace. Mom has to park backwards when we go there. That made Dad laugh a whole lot. Do you know that they make special burgers there JUST for dogs like me??? Mom got me one. What a good time! When we got home it was really cold so me and Dad laid down for a nap under the big blanket.
Hope you had a good Halloween,
Love and Woofs FredDog
P.S. PennyCat told me that since Halloween is over, Santa is right around the corner. I said no he's not, he's in the basement where Mom took him so I would stop barking at him. Maybe I should start to be really good though? Just in case.
Dear Terry, Yesterday I went Trick or Treating! Mom put my skeleton costume on me. I thought maybe she had forgotten about the bat ears but she didn't. Woof. Me and Mom and Dad all went to Grammy and Pap's house!! At first I couldn't find either one! I found Katie but still couldn't find them. I barked and barked. FINALLY Grammy came out and I ran right over barking to her. Me and Mom split a piece of bread. Mom was dipping it in soup Grammy was making. Yummy! Then Pap came in the room and I barked even more! After all the excitement, Me and Mom and Dad all went to the Car-Hop Burger Palace. Mom has to park backwards when we go there. That made Dad laugh a whole lot. Do you know that they make special burgers there JUST for dogs like me??? Mom got me one. What a good time! When we got home it was really cold so me and Dad laid down for a nap under the big blanket.
Hope you had a good Halloween,
Love and Woofs FredDog
P.S. PennyCat told me that since Halloween is over, Santa is right around the corner. I said no he's not, he's in the basement where Mom took him so I would stop barking at him. Maybe I should start to be really good though? Just in case.
October 30, 2014
Dear Terry, Mom says that you invited me to the PetExpo. I don't know what that is. Mom says there are lots of people and dogs and cats there. It's in the City. The only thing I know about the City is that is where people play baseball. Mom's not sure about taking me. I do really good in the woods. Maybe not so good in the City. I'm scared of cars. Mom said we might try an experiment this weekend to see how I would do in the City. I hope I do good because it would be great to see you!
This morning I woke Mom up really early. Mr Bunny was right under the window!! Then I heard Jimmy barking across the creek. He hasn't busted loose in awhile but he sounds OK, so I barked back. Then the wind blew all the leaves around in the driveway and I barked some more. FREDDDD!!! Mom made me lay back down. Since I was up, I played with the covers. All of them! Until Mom had no covers! FREDDDDDD!!! OK OK! I stopped playing with the covers. The pillows were a lot of fun until...FREDDDDDDD!! Mom finally got up! I barked I was so excited! That woke Dad up too. PennyCat was sleeping on the table and she woke up! Finally we got the day started! Dad said he will play some ball and tricks with me today. Mom said I hope so because I need some sleep!
Barks and More Barks! FredDog
Dear Terry, Mom says that you invited me to the PetExpo. I don't know what that is. Mom says there are lots of people and dogs and cats there. It's in the City. The only thing I know about the City is that is where people play baseball. Mom's not sure about taking me. I do really good in the woods. Maybe not so good in the City. I'm scared of cars. Mom said we might try an experiment this weekend to see how I would do in the City. I hope I do good because it would be great to see you!
This morning I woke Mom up really early. Mr Bunny was right under the window!! Then I heard Jimmy barking across the creek. He hasn't busted loose in awhile but he sounds OK, so I barked back. Then the wind blew all the leaves around in the driveway and I barked some more. FREDDDD!!! Mom made me lay back down. Since I was up, I played with the covers. All of them! Until Mom had no covers! FREDDDDDD!!! OK OK! I stopped playing with the covers. The pillows were a lot of fun until...FREDDDDDDD!! Mom finally got up! I barked I was so excited! That woke Dad up too. PennyCat was sleeping on the table and she woke up! Finally we got the day started! Dad said he will play some ball and tricks with me today. Mom said I hope so because I need some sleep!
Barks and More Barks! FredDog
October 27, 2014
Dear Terry, Today I had a scary. I heard noise and I didn't know what was going on. Dad was asleep! I tried to wake him up but he was snoring. I stuck my head under the couch as far as it would go, I was really scared. Only my nose fits under the couch but it made me feel less scared. Dad woke up and said Fred! What's wrong?? And he laid down on the floor with me and put his arm around me until I wasn't so scared anymore. Dad didn't hear anything but he can't hear like I can. Mom says he is selectively hard of hearing. I don't know what that is but he sure didn't hear what I heard. As soon as Mom got home Dad told her all about it. I did do something good today. I waved Bye Byes to Grammy! She was leaving and stopped her car right by the front door and I waved Bye Byes! but she didn't see me cause I'm short and part of the door blocked what she could see. Dad was real proud of me! Mom gave me a super good treat when she heard that! She picked it out special from the Treat Box.
Hope you had a good day,
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Today I had a scary. I heard noise and I didn't know what was going on. Dad was asleep! I tried to wake him up but he was snoring. I stuck my head under the couch as far as it would go, I was really scared. Only my nose fits under the couch but it made me feel less scared. Dad woke up and said Fred! What's wrong?? And he laid down on the floor with me and put his arm around me until I wasn't so scared anymore. Dad didn't hear anything but he can't hear like I can. Mom says he is selectively hard of hearing. I don't know what that is but he sure didn't hear what I heard. As soon as Mom got home Dad told her all about it. I did do something good today. I waved Bye Byes to Grammy! She was leaving and stopped her car right by the front door and I waved Bye Byes! but she didn't see me cause I'm short and part of the door blocked what she could see. Dad was real proud of me! Mom gave me a super good treat when she heard that! She picked it out special from the Treat Box.
Hope you had a good day,
Love and Woofs, FredDog
October 26, 2014
Dear Terry, Boy am I tired out! Yesterday me and Mom did everything together. We started cleaning off the deck for winter time. Then we cleaned inside. Mom and me ran errands together too. But the day was too nice to keep working the whole day. So Mom took me over to the Puppy Park again!!! No weirdos this time! Good friendly dogs were there and a police man. He brought his dog. She wasn't a police dog and she ran really fast. Mom let me play on the big dog side. I ran and ran and ran. Then I would run back to Mom and then take off running some more! Sometimes I ran so far away I couldn't see Mom and I would come racing back barking and barking. When we got home from the Puppy Park, Mom and Dad made picnic food and we had a picnic! Dad made everything on the Cheeseburger Machine. Hot dogs and of course Cheeseburgers!! I was so tired I couldn't even make it all the way into my bed. Today I was busy again helping Mom. We inspected the yard this morning. Front and Back. I helped her make Cupcakes. Carrot Cupcakes. I like Carrots. Me and Mom worked on the deck again. Only Mom worked harder than me. I fell asleep by accident in the sun. I'm already in my bed. I'm going to sleep all night long. Mom said I HOPE SO!
Barks and Wags, FredDog.
Dear Terry, Boy am I tired out! Yesterday me and Mom did everything together. We started cleaning off the deck for winter time. Then we cleaned inside. Mom and me ran errands together too. But the day was too nice to keep working the whole day. So Mom took me over to the Puppy Park again!!! No weirdos this time! Good friendly dogs were there and a police man. He brought his dog. She wasn't a police dog and she ran really fast. Mom let me play on the big dog side. I ran and ran and ran. Then I would run back to Mom and then take off running some more! Sometimes I ran so far away I couldn't see Mom and I would come racing back barking and barking. When we got home from the Puppy Park, Mom and Dad made picnic food and we had a picnic! Dad made everything on the Cheeseburger Machine. Hot dogs and of course Cheeseburgers!! I was so tired I couldn't even make it all the way into my bed. Today I was busy again helping Mom. We inspected the yard this morning. Front and Back. I helped her make Cupcakes. Carrot Cupcakes. I like Carrots. Me and Mom worked on the deck again. Only Mom worked harder than me. I fell asleep by accident in the sun. I'm already in my bed. I'm going to sleep all night long. Mom said I HOPE SO!
Barks and Wags, FredDog.
October 23, 2014
Dear Terry, Crazy stuff going on around here! Last night when Mom got home, we played ball and watched TV until Mom fell asleep. But I wasn't tired even though everyone else was sleeping so I woke Mom up and tried to get her to play. That didn't work, so I decided to play with the blankets by myself. What fun! Then I barked out the windows, I don't know why, but it was fun too so I barked some more! I did sleep a little bit but then the Sun came up! I woke Mom up right away to tell her. She finally got up and we started the morning chores. Something was wrong!! HEY! Someone had been sleeping in MY blanket! Penny Cat!!! I barked a whole lot about that! I ran to find PennyCat but she was hiding. HUMMPH. Then the men came to work on the road and there were big trucks and people and beeping and loud noises. I ran into the bedroom but the curtains were in the way! Mom came to the rescue though and opened the curtains so I could see what they were doing. I barked at them too. Mom said I've been cooped up too long in the house and we went for a walk! Mom said she walked the feet right off of me. I sure was tired when we got back to the car. It was a good walk though! We saw lots of birds and the Mallard Family was out swimming on the pond. I barked at them and they quacked at me! The big tall water bird with the flappy wings was there too. We even went to the store after that and bought Dad a paper. I'm really tired now. I'm laying down on my blanket but I rearranged it so I have a spot to sleep on and Penny has a spot too.
Barks and Wags, FredDog
P.S. PennyCat here. That Crazy Fred finally left his blanket out and I rolled all over it, like he does with my blanket. And I moved it. I know that makes him crazy when his stuff isn't where he left it. He tried to find me but I was hiding up high from him. I think I might do it again tonight. Mom says I'm instigating. That must mean that I did a good thing! Meow Meow, PennyCat!
Dear Terry, Crazy stuff going on around here! Last night when Mom got home, we played ball and watched TV until Mom fell asleep. But I wasn't tired even though everyone else was sleeping so I woke Mom up and tried to get her to play. That didn't work, so I decided to play with the blankets by myself. What fun! Then I barked out the windows, I don't know why, but it was fun too so I barked some more! I did sleep a little bit but then the Sun came up! I woke Mom up right away to tell her. She finally got up and we started the morning chores. Something was wrong!! HEY! Someone had been sleeping in MY blanket! Penny Cat!!! I barked a whole lot about that! I ran to find PennyCat but she was hiding. HUMMPH. Then the men came to work on the road and there were big trucks and people and beeping and loud noises. I ran into the bedroom but the curtains were in the way! Mom came to the rescue though and opened the curtains so I could see what they were doing. I barked at them too. Mom said I've been cooped up too long in the house and we went for a walk! Mom said she walked the feet right off of me. I sure was tired when we got back to the car. It was a good walk though! We saw lots of birds and the Mallard Family was out swimming on the pond. I barked at them and they quacked at me! The big tall water bird with the flappy wings was there too. We even went to the store after that and bought Dad a paper. I'm really tired now. I'm laying down on my blanket but I rearranged it so I have a spot to sleep on and Penny has a spot too.
Barks and Wags, FredDog
P.S. PennyCat here. That Crazy Fred finally left his blanket out and I rolled all over it, like he does with my blanket. And I moved it. I know that makes him crazy when his stuff isn't where he left it. He tried to find me but I was hiding up high from him. I think I might do it again tonight. Mom says I'm instigating. That must mean that I did a good thing! Meow Meow, PennyCat!
October 21, 2014
Dear Terry, Me and Mom were going to go for a walk today. It's raining. Kindof ruined everything. Mom even had the leash out. So I laid down to think. Hmmm What to do on a rainy day. I know! I ran and pulled my blanket off my bed. It's the big one. I dragged it into the kitchen. Then I hurried up and got my scrap of bone from under the couch. Just the thing for a rainy day! This was going to be so much fun! I hide the scrap in the blanket, shake the blanket up real good and then the bone comes flying out and lands somewhere! I played until I was out of breath. Whew! Maybe tomorrow me and Mom can go for a walk. I'm going to take a nap now after all that fun!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
Dear Terry, Me and Mom were going to go for a walk today. It's raining. Kindof ruined everything. Mom even had the leash out. So I laid down to think. Hmmm What to do on a rainy day. I know! I ran and pulled my blanket off my bed. It's the big one. I dragged it into the kitchen. Then I hurried up and got my scrap of bone from under the couch. Just the thing for a rainy day! This was going to be so much fun! I hide the scrap in the blanket, shake the blanket up real good and then the bone comes flying out and lands somewhere! I played until I was out of breath. Whew! Maybe tomorrow me and Mom can go for a walk. I'm going to take a nap now after all that fun!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
October 19, 2014
Dear Terry, Dad's Home! He still has a bum foot but that didn't matter! He was still able to play ball with me just like Mom said! In honor of him coming home, I dug out my pig ear that I had put in my special hiding spot, and brought it out to eat right on his foot. It doesn't get any better than that! Dad took a nap after awhile. I was right there to watch him breathe. I kept touching him with my nose to make sure he was still ok. When Dad woke up we played the blanket game and then we played the tunnel game and it was great fun! As soon as I woke up this morning I ran and found Dad and made sure he was OK. He was! Whew! Because I had kind of dozed off last night after all the excitment!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Dad's Home! He still has a bum foot but that didn't matter! He was still able to play ball with me just like Mom said! In honor of him coming home, I dug out my pig ear that I had put in my special hiding spot, and brought it out to eat right on his foot. It doesn't get any better than that! Dad took a nap after awhile. I was right there to watch him breathe. I kept touching him with my nose to make sure he was still ok. When Dad woke up we played the blanket game and then we played the tunnel game and it was great fun! As soon as I woke up this morning I ran and found Dad and made sure he was OK. He was! Whew! Because I had kind of dozed off last night after all the excitment!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
October 17, 2014
Dear Terry, Me and Mom took a field trip today! First, we took care of PennyCat. She was hungry. I always help Mom make up her food bowl. I get to lick the spoon clean of smooshie food. Yum! Then me and Mom went outside and it was all windy and leaves were blowing all around. That always makes me act silly. Mom said I have an idea Fred! We went back inside and she grabbed her keys and away we went! Nature Park here we come! Oh the leaves were really blowing all around there! I was jumping and snapping at them, trying to catch them. What fun! We walked all through the mud and the leaves. We had acorns fall on our heads too when a big gust of wind blew through the trees. It was great! After all that excitement, Mom turned the wrong way out of the park! I thought for sure we were going to the Tractor Supply store. Nope, we drove right past it. Mom took a new to me road and we ended up at the Burger Palace for some breakfast! Then of all things, I heard Dad's voice in the car! I've been missing Dad since his bum foot has him at the Hospital again. Mom's been keeping me busy with all kinds of stuff to do. I still miss Dad. Mom says he will come home soon. I hope so. Yesterday, I collected all my toys - Spot, Mr. Bubbles, chew stick, Yellow Puppy, the special balls from Grammy, my blanket and Dad's blanket and put them all in my bed. That way Dad will know where to find all of them. When he comes home, Mom said he will play games with me for sure! I'm Ready!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Me and Mom took a field trip today! First, we took care of PennyCat. She was hungry. I always help Mom make up her food bowl. I get to lick the spoon clean of smooshie food. Yum! Then me and Mom went outside and it was all windy and leaves were blowing all around. That always makes me act silly. Mom said I have an idea Fred! We went back inside and she grabbed her keys and away we went! Nature Park here we come! Oh the leaves were really blowing all around there! I was jumping and snapping at them, trying to catch them. What fun! We walked all through the mud and the leaves. We had acorns fall on our heads too when a big gust of wind blew through the trees. It was great! After all that excitement, Mom turned the wrong way out of the park! I thought for sure we were going to the Tractor Supply store. Nope, we drove right past it. Mom took a new to me road and we ended up at the Burger Palace for some breakfast! Then of all things, I heard Dad's voice in the car! I've been missing Dad since his bum foot has him at the Hospital again. Mom's been keeping me busy with all kinds of stuff to do. I still miss Dad. Mom says he will come home soon. I hope so. Yesterday, I collected all my toys - Spot, Mr. Bubbles, chew stick, Yellow Puppy, the special balls from Grammy, my blanket and Dad's blanket and put them all in my bed. That way Dad will know where to find all of them. When he comes home, Mom said he will play games with me for sure! I'm Ready!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
October 14, 2014
Dear Terry, There is a lot of noise in the neighborhood today. My pal Cheyenne next door started all this crazy barking early this morning. I woke Mom up right away. We looked out the window together to see what all the commotion was about. Mom said Oh! It's a Tree Truck! I didn't know what that was so Mom told me it cuts down big big trees. We watched it pull into the neighbors yard a few houses away. Cheyenne was barking like mad and running all around. Mom put my leash on so we could go outside and see better. Cheyenne had to go back inside she was to excited. Mom said we could stay outside and long as I didn't act like a loon. You should see how big that truck is! We watched it drive through the yard all the way to the back and the men rode high up in the air in it. It looked like they were flying. I've never seen anything like it! It was pretty neat! Lots and lots of noise though. I don't like that part. We went back inside but I'm going to keep watching from the window. Best seat in the house!
Love and Woofs, FredDog.
Dear Terry, There is a lot of noise in the neighborhood today. My pal Cheyenne next door started all this crazy barking early this morning. I woke Mom up right away. We looked out the window together to see what all the commotion was about. Mom said Oh! It's a Tree Truck! I didn't know what that was so Mom told me it cuts down big big trees. We watched it pull into the neighbors yard a few houses away. Cheyenne was barking like mad and running all around. Mom put my leash on so we could go outside and see better. Cheyenne had to go back inside she was to excited. Mom said we could stay outside and long as I didn't act like a loon. You should see how big that truck is! We watched it drive through the yard all the way to the back and the men rode high up in the air in it. It looked like they were flying. I've never seen anything like it! It was pretty neat! Lots and lots of noise though. I don't like that part. We went back inside but I'm going to keep watching from the window. Best seat in the house!
Love and Woofs, FredDog.
October 12, 2014
Dear Terry, Sometimes Mom goes to the store and good things happen! Like I get treats. Or she brings home Snacks. Or a new collar. Today Mom went to the store and I don't even know what to say. At first I was all excited she got me something! I didn't smell any food so I thought, must be a collar! Or maybe a new coat for winter! She got me bats for on my head. Sparkly Bats. Mom said they will look great with my Halloween Costume. I'm a skeleton every year you know! Now THAT'S cool, a skeleton! I dunno about bats on my head. Even Dad said Oh My Gosh, Bats on his head! I ran to Dad and avoided Mom. She took my picture anyways. Woof.
Barks and Bats, FredDog
P.S. Penny Cat here. If cats could laugh, I would. Meow Meow!
Dear Terry, Sometimes Mom goes to the store and good things happen! Like I get treats. Or she brings home Snacks. Or a new collar. Today Mom went to the store and I don't even know what to say. At first I was all excited she got me something! I didn't smell any food so I thought, must be a collar! Or maybe a new coat for winter! She got me bats for on my head. Sparkly Bats. Mom said they will look great with my Halloween Costume. I'm a skeleton every year you know! Now THAT'S cool, a skeleton! I dunno about bats on my head. Even Dad said Oh My Gosh, Bats on his head! I ran to Dad and avoided Mom. She took my picture anyways. Woof.
Barks and Bats, FredDog
P.S. Penny Cat here. If cats could laugh, I would. Meow Meow!
October 8, 2014
Dear Terry, Today Mom ran an errand, but I wasn't allowed to go with her. When she came home I was very excited! Dad took me out to meet her and he let the leash go so I could run to her. I'm good at that. I run right to Mom like I'm supposed to. Only I didn't. I was so excited I ran past her right to the car and pawed at the door so we could go for a ride! FRED! Mom caught me and we went back inside. That's OK because Mom came home and that was very exciting! But then Mom had to go to work and that wasn't so exciting. Dad came up with a good idea later on. He said, Let's make pierogie! Now THAT is exciting! And guess what! PennyCat came out to help us! Me and PennyCat don't do a whole lot of stuff together. Probably because I end up barking too much. This time I helped Dad chopped onions and she laid down and watched us work! Dad talked to both of us as he worked. It was very nice and I laid down not far from PennyCat. What a great time it was! I hope PennyCat does that more often!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
P.S. PennyCat here. FredDog was being really good today. We had the best time watching Dad work in the kitchen. He talked and talked to us. Fred even stayed calm enough to lay down and he kind of dozed off. I still kept an eye on him because he can get to barking at the the silliest of things. When Dad finished cooking I said Meow Meow and went to find a quiet place to sleep. I thought about going over to FredDog but decided to Let Sleeping Dogs Lie. JuneauCat told me that. But I was tempted to bonk him on the nose just because! MeowMeow PennyCat
Dear Terry, Today Mom ran an errand, but I wasn't allowed to go with her. When she came home I was very excited! Dad took me out to meet her and he let the leash go so I could run to her. I'm good at that. I run right to Mom like I'm supposed to. Only I didn't. I was so excited I ran past her right to the car and pawed at the door so we could go for a ride! FRED! Mom caught me and we went back inside. That's OK because Mom came home and that was very exciting! But then Mom had to go to work and that wasn't so exciting. Dad came up with a good idea later on. He said, Let's make pierogie! Now THAT is exciting! And guess what! PennyCat came out to help us! Me and PennyCat don't do a whole lot of stuff together. Probably because I end up barking too much. This time I helped Dad chopped onions and she laid down and watched us work! Dad talked to both of us as he worked. It was very nice and I laid down not far from PennyCat. What a great time it was! I hope PennyCat does that more often!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
P.S. PennyCat here. FredDog was being really good today. We had the best time watching Dad work in the kitchen. He talked and talked to us. Fred even stayed calm enough to lay down and he kind of dozed off. I still kept an eye on him because he can get to barking at the the silliest of things. When Dad finished cooking I said Meow Meow and went to find a quiet place to sleep. I thought about going over to FredDog but decided to Let Sleeping Dogs Lie. JuneauCat told me that. But I was tempted to bonk him on the nose just because! MeowMeow PennyCat
October 5, 2014
Dear Terry, Today was Cleaning Day! Mom didn't tell me. I don't like cleaning day because the Vacuum comes out. Both Mom and Dad Vacuumed! I ran around barking at it. Then Mom cleaned the bathroom and I could smell the stinky cleaner. It makes me sneeze. But we did some fun stuff too! Mom got me a new ball!! I was so excited I couldn't stop running and making it roll all over the house! Mom would throw it and I would run around some more. It's real slippery and it's hard to pick up so I make it roll more with my nose. Mom took me outside and I chased the neighbor's cat. I'm not supposed to chase Penny Cat but no one ever said anything about cats in the yard! Mom made me sit down and calm down. Dad's making grilled cheese now I can smell it. I bet he makes a little one for me! He knows how much I like cheese and Dad comes up with some good stuff for me to try out. I bet it will taste great!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Today was Cleaning Day! Mom didn't tell me. I don't like cleaning day because the Vacuum comes out. Both Mom and Dad Vacuumed! I ran around barking at it. Then Mom cleaned the bathroom and I could smell the stinky cleaner. It makes me sneeze. But we did some fun stuff too! Mom got me a new ball!! I was so excited I couldn't stop running and making it roll all over the house! Mom would throw it and I would run around some more. It's real slippery and it's hard to pick up so I make it roll more with my nose. Mom took me outside and I chased the neighbor's cat. I'm not supposed to chase Penny Cat but no one ever said anything about cats in the yard! Mom made me sit down and calm down. Dad's making grilled cheese now I can smell it. I bet he makes a little one for me! He knows how much I like cheese and Dad comes up with some good stuff for me to try out. I bet it will taste great!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
October 4, 2014
Dear Terry, Me and Mom had a big scary today. Don't worry I was there to protect Mom. It started out as a great trip to the Puppy Park! Except we were the only ones there. Probably because it was so rainy and chilly outside. I don't mind that if we go to the Puppy Park! But then someone else came to the park. But he didn't have a dog. He stood at the fence watching and trying to talk to Mom. He tried to make friends with me but I know a Weirdo when I smell one. I went over to the fence and showed him all my teeth and let him hear me growl. I have a good growl when I need to. He kept talking but backed away from the fence. Mom wasn't being so friendly. Mom knows a Weirdo too when she smells one. Or maybe when she sees one because she doesn't smell as good as I can. She knew he was a Weirdo though. Mom spoke real softly to me so only I could hear. It's usually a game we play. Only it came in handy today! Like a secret message. She said let's go. And I knew to go to the gate real fast. That crazy man kept talking and talking. I made sure to go out of the gate first and I came out snarling and growling so crazy man stayed away from us. We got to the car safe and sound! Mom said the foaming at the mouth was a nice scary touch! I got big pets from Mom and a big kiss on the head! As soon as we got home I ran and told Dad and PennyCat everything! I still had some foam on my face so I might have scared PennyCat.
Love and Woofs! FredDog
P.S. PennyCat here. That FredDog came charging in the house like his tail was on fire. I thought maybe he was rabid because he had foam on his mouth. I ran and hid. Best thing to do when he is all wound up. He's a nut. I guess he protected Mom so he can't be all bad. I won't bonk him on the face today since he did a good job. Meow Meow!
Dear Terry, Me and Mom had a big scary today. Don't worry I was there to protect Mom. It started out as a great trip to the Puppy Park! Except we were the only ones there. Probably because it was so rainy and chilly outside. I don't mind that if we go to the Puppy Park! But then someone else came to the park. But he didn't have a dog. He stood at the fence watching and trying to talk to Mom. He tried to make friends with me but I know a Weirdo when I smell one. I went over to the fence and showed him all my teeth and let him hear me growl. I have a good growl when I need to. He kept talking but backed away from the fence. Mom wasn't being so friendly. Mom knows a Weirdo too when she smells one. Or maybe when she sees one because she doesn't smell as good as I can. She knew he was a Weirdo though. Mom spoke real softly to me so only I could hear. It's usually a game we play. Only it came in handy today! Like a secret message. She said let's go. And I knew to go to the gate real fast. That crazy man kept talking and talking. I made sure to go out of the gate first and I came out snarling and growling so crazy man stayed away from us. We got to the car safe and sound! Mom said the foaming at the mouth was a nice scary touch! I got big pets from Mom and a big kiss on the head! As soon as we got home I ran and told Dad and PennyCat everything! I still had some foam on my face so I might have scared PennyCat.
Love and Woofs! FredDog
P.S. PennyCat here. That FredDog came charging in the house like his tail was on fire. I thought maybe he was rabid because he had foam on his mouth. I ran and hid. Best thing to do when he is all wound up. He's a nut. I guess he protected Mom so he can't be all bad. I won't bonk him on the face today since he did a good job. Meow Meow!
October 2, 2014
Dear Terry, Me and Mom had quite the adventure today! It all started with Dad leaving. He took his cane and walked down the driveway and then up the road. It was very distressing to me. Mom said Don't worry Fred, He is going to take a ride on the bus! A bus?? I bark at those. Mom said, No, not a school bus. A big bus. HMMPH. All I know is that Mom let Dad go out of our sight. I sat in the window and whined and whined. How could Mom let him disappear over the hill?? I barked at Mom. I didn't understand. Mom wasn't upset so I thought maybe Dad is OK even though I can't see or hear him. I barked some more because I didn't know what to do. Then awhile later, Dad called. And Mom got her keys. Dad missed the bus. I barked at Mom. See what happens when we let Dad out of our sight?? He missed the bus! Mom still wasn't upset though. I didn't understand. I ran to the door, I was GOING with Mom no matter what. And she said Let's Go Fred and I ran to the car. No time to waste! Then we drove to a new place to me. Mom called it a Walmart. It must be where the bus goes because there was Dad!!! It was very exciting! He had all kinds of stuff in bags. Dad was so happy about his trip on his own that we went to the Burger Palace to celebrate. You can't imagine how good it was to see Dad so happy. I'm still not so sure about Dad going on his own to the Bus Palace though. I can't keep an eye on him there. But he was happy and we took a nap together when we got home so everything is OK now!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
Dear Terry, Me and Mom had quite the adventure today! It all started with Dad leaving. He took his cane and walked down the driveway and then up the road. It was very distressing to me. Mom said Don't worry Fred, He is going to take a ride on the bus! A bus?? I bark at those. Mom said, No, not a school bus. A big bus. HMMPH. All I know is that Mom let Dad go out of our sight. I sat in the window and whined and whined. How could Mom let him disappear over the hill?? I barked at Mom. I didn't understand. Mom wasn't upset so I thought maybe Dad is OK even though I can't see or hear him. I barked some more because I didn't know what to do. Then awhile later, Dad called. And Mom got her keys. Dad missed the bus. I barked at Mom. See what happens when we let Dad out of our sight?? He missed the bus! Mom still wasn't upset though. I didn't understand. I ran to the door, I was GOING with Mom no matter what. And she said Let's Go Fred and I ran to the car. No time to waste! Then we drove to a new place to me. Mom called it a Walmart. It must be where the bus goes because there was Dad!!! It was very exciting! He had all kinds of stuff in bags. Dad was so happy about his trip on his own that we went to the Burger Palace to celebrate. You can't imagine how good it was to see Dad so happy. I'm still not so sure about Dad going on his own to the Bus Palace though. I can't keep an eye on him there. But he was happy and we took a nap together when we got home so everything is OK now!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
October 2, 2014
Dear Terry, It started happening again. Those stupid stink bugs are getting in the house. I bark at all of them. I don't stop until Mom or Dad gets the Stink Bug Collector and gets the bug. Last night there was a big one on the ceiling. At first Mom didn't pay attention to what I was barking at, so I kept barking and looking at the bug. Once she saw the bug she said Hold on Fred! And she ran right away and got the Stink Bug Collector. I followed her to the door to make sure the bug got outside. Dad thinks I'm a loon but he's never eaten a stink bug so he doesn't know how bad I hate them. Mom's never eaten one either, but she knows how much I hate those bugs. BLEH. Stupid Bugs.
Protecting the house from stink bugs,
Love and Woofs, FredDog.
Dear Terry, It started happening again. Those stupid stink bugs are getting in the house. I bark at all of them. I don't stop until Mom or Dad gets the Stink Bug Collector and gets the bug. Last night there was a big one on the ceiling. At first Mom didn't pay attention to what I was barking at, so I kept barking and looking at the bug. Once she saw the bug she said Hold on Fred! And she ran right away and got the Stink Bug Collector. I followed her to the door to make sure the bug got outside. Dad thinks I'm a loon but he's never eaten a stink bug so he doesn't know how bad I hate them. Mom's never eaten one either, but she knows how much I hate those bugs. BLEH. Stupid Bugs.
Protecting the house from stink bugs,
Love and Woofs, FredDog.
October 1, 2014
Dear Terry, We had another exciting day yesterday! Me and Mom and Dad all went for a walk in the park. Dad didn't even have to use his cane! He walked with us. I was careful to walk slow so that we didn't lose Dad. I didn't have to worry though, Dad walked right with us. We walked all around the ponds and looked for frogs and toads. We went in the cottage to see all the stuff. We looked for bluebirds in the big field of flowers. I smelled poop. Dad didn't even have to stop to rest. When we headed back to the car, Dad beat us to the car he was walking so good! It was a good walk and a good day.
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, We had another exciting day yesterday! Me and Mom and Dad all went for a walk in the park. Dad didn't even have to use his cane! He walked with us. I was careful to walk slow so that we didn't lose Dad. I didn't have to worry though, Dad walked right with us. We walked all around the ponds and looked for frogs and toads. We went in the cottage to see all the stuff. We looked for bluebirds in the big field of flowers. I smelled poop. Dad didn't even have to stop to rest. When we headed back to the car, Dad beat us to the car he was walking so good! It was a good walk and a good day.
Love and Woofs, FredDog
September 28, 2014
Dear Terry, What a day! First me and Mom took a walk in the morning all around the yard! I found where Mr. Skunk has been spending his nights! Right by the willow tree. I peed on the smell. Mom reminded me that we never want to meet Mr. Skunk because he will make us all smelly like him. Then I helped Mom change the sheets on the bed. What fun! She makes the sheet fly high in the air and it floats down around me. I bark and run around on the bed until I can catch an end and then I roll all up in the bed! Then Mom unrolls me real fast and we start the game again!! Oh and then we went to the park for a walk. There were a bunch of dogs there this time. One was barking at me as soon as I got out of the car. He was really small and full of barks. I barked in his face and he stopped barking at and yapping at me! Then we met a great big brown dog. He likes the water. He barked at me but he was friendly. I told him I don't float so I don't swim. We both barked at that! I saw some toads too. OH and best of all. I found a groundhog hole. Stuck my head right on in and boy was Mr, Groundhog upset about that! All kinds of squeals came out of the hole. It was very exciting! Mom said OOOOOO we had better go Fred! He's mad! So I trotted away with Mom. But I kept looking back. I've never seen a groundhog up close and thought I might be missing something! Mom said maybe we should add Mr. Groundhog to the don't meet list like Mr. Skunk.
Hope you had sheet chasing, skunk smelling, groundhog squeal kindof a day too!
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
Dear Terry, What a day! First me and Mom took a walk in the morning all around the yard! I found where Mr. Skunk has been spending his nights! Right by the willow tree. I peed on the smell. Mom reminded me that we never want to meet Mr. Skunk because he will make us all smelly like him. Then I helped Mom change the sheets on the bed. What fun! She makes the sheet fly high in the air and it floats down around me. I bark and run around on the bed until I can catch an end and then I roll all up in the bed! Then Mom unrolls me real fast and we start the game again!! Oh and then we went to the park for a walk. There were a bunch of dogs there this time. One was barking at me as soon as I got out of the car. He was really small and full of barks. I barked in his face and he stopped barking at and yapping at me! Then we met a great big brown dog. He likes the water. He barked at me but he was friendly. I told him I don't float so I don't swim. We both barked at that! I saw some toads too. OH and best of all. I found a groundhog hole. Stuck my head right on in and boy was Mr, Groundhog upset about that! All kinds of squeals came out of the hole. It was very exciting! Mom said OOOOOO we had better go Fred! He's mad! So I trotted away with Mom. But I kept looking back. I've never seen a groundhog up close and thought I might be missing something! Mom said maybe we should add Mr. Groundhog to the don't meet list like Mr. Skunk.
Hope you had sheet chasing, skunk smelling, groundhog squeal kindof a day too!
Love and Woofs, FredDog!
September 27, 2014
Dear Terry, The bestest thing ever happened this week! Dad came home! It was super exciting. I saw him in the car with Mom and I scratched at the window! Then I ran barking to tell Penny Cat, Then I ran all around the house barking and barking until he got in the door and I threw myself down at his feet for tummy rubs!! I jumped back up and ran and ran and ran around a lot. Dad sat down and I was right in his lap. I smelled him all over to make sure he was OK. Dad is back!!! I scared Penny Cat because we didn't see her for hours. I didn't mean to. So I ran around some more looking for her to tell her about Dad. Then I ran back to check on Dad again and again and again. We finally flopped down for a nap! It's so good to have Dad home!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, The bestest thing ever happened this week! Dad came home! It was super exciting. I saw him in the car with Mom and I scratched at the window! Then I ran barking to tell Penny Cat, Then I ran all around the house barking and barking until he got in the door and I threw myself down at his feet for tummy rubs!! I jumped back up and ran and ran and ran around a lot. Dad sat down and I was right in his lap. I smelled him all over to make sure he was OK. Dad is back!!! I scared Penny Cat because we didn't see her for hours. I didn't mean to. So I ran around some more looking for her to tell her about Dad. Then I ran back to check on Dad again and again and again. We finally flopped down for a nap! It's so good to have Dad home!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
September 23, 2014
Dear Terry, Me and Mom had lots to do tonight. When Mom got home, I ran to the door because I wanted to go for a walk. It seems like FOREVER since we've gone on a walk. Mom hurried up and did a few things and away we went! It was almost dark so we didn't walk for long. But it was great! THEN we went to run errands. We ran to a couple of different places that Mom had planned out. All of them had drive up windows like the Burger Palace. At one, the nice lady gave me a treat! How great is that! Just for coming to her window I got a treat! We came home to watch some baseball. Penny Cat might be mad at me. I made her all fluffy because I was so excited to be home I barked right in her face. I'm not supposed to make her fluffy. I helped Mom clean too. Oh and we put together dinner for tomorrow too. WHEW! I am so tired! Mom put the baseball game on and we sat down together to watch it. I think I might be ready for a nap!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
P.S. Penny Cat here. Fred is a loon. I thought walks were supposed to tucker him out. No such luck today. That crazy dog ran in the house and right in my face. I yowled at him and bonked him on the nose. He knew he was in trouble because he sat down and looked all sad at Mom. She yelled at him for scaring me. He's watching baseball now. But I'm not coming out until that looney FredDog is sound asleep. Meow Meow... PennyCat
Dear Terry, Me and Mom had lots to do tonight. When Mom got home, I ran to the door because I wanted to go for a walk. It seems like FOREVER since we've gone on a walk. Mom hurried up and did a few things and away we went! It was almost dark so we didn't walk for long. But it was great! THEN we went to run errands. We ran to a couple of different places that Mom had planned out. All of them had drive up windows like the Burger Palace. At one, the nice lady gave me a treat! How great is that! Just for coming to her window I got a treat! We came home to watch some baseball. Penny Cat might be mad at me. I made her all fluffy because I was so excited to be home I barked right in her face. I'm not supposed to make her fluffy. I helped Mom clean too. Oh and we put together dinner for tomorrow too. WHEW! I am so tired! Mom put the baseball game on and we sat down together to watch it. I think I might be ready for a nap!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
P.S. Penny Cat here. Fred is a loon. I thought walks were supposed to tucker him out. No such luck today. That crazy dog ran in the house and right in my face. I yowled at him and bonked him on the nose. He knew he was in trouble because he sat down and looked all sad at Mom. She yelled at him for scaring me. He's watching baseball now. But I'm not coming out until that looney FredDog is sound asleep. Meow Meow... PennyCat
September 20, 2014
Dear Terry, I've been down in the dumps. Still no Dad. I don't know what to do so I chew on my feet and think about Dad. Mom got a phone call tonight and she sounded pretty happy talking. She turned to me and said, It's your DAD! But I didn't believe her. THEN it was MAGIC. I heard DAD!!!! I ran through the house looking for him! He was calling my name but I couldn't find him! I ran back to his voice and it was in the phone! How could that be??? My tail was wagging really really hard. It was so good to hear DAD! I pawed at the phone. I wanted him to be here! I tugged at Mom's arm too but no Dad came out, only his voice. So I flopped down next to Mom and I put my ear to the phone so I could hear every word he said. That made Mom laugh! I listened to everything Dad said. I even woofed back at him! Maybe Mom could make that phone work tomorrow too. Dad sounded pretty tired but I think we had a good talk!
Barks and Wags! FredDog
Dear Terry, I've been down in the dumps. Still no Dad. I don't know what to do so I chew on my feet and think about Dad. Mom got a phone call tonight and she sounded pretty happy talking. She turned to me and said, It's your DAD! But I didn't believe her. THEN it was MAGIC. I heard DAD!!!! I ran through the house looking for him! He was calling my name but I couldn't find him! I ran back to his voice and it was in the phone! How could that be??? My tail was wagging really really hard. It was so good to hear DAD! I pawed at the phone. I wanted him to be here! I tugged at Mom's arm too but no Dad came out, only his voice. So I flopped down next to Mom and I put my ear to the phone so I could hear every word he said. That made Mom laugh! I listened to everything Dad said. I even woofed back at him! Maybe Mom could make that phone work tomorrow too. Dad sounded pretty tired but I think we had a good talk!
Barks and Wags! FredDog
September 19, 2014
Dear Terry, Still no Dad. I don't know where he is. I keep sleeping in his spot on the couch. I know he is going to come home. Mom said so. I still miss him. Penny Cat does too. She told me. I did get to see Grammy today! She and Mom went to see Dad. Mom didn't bring Dad home. When Mom came home, she let me out on the deck. I fell asleep. This business of watching the house when Dad isn't here is hard work! Even Penny Cat said so. While I was asleep I heard a bzzzzzz. I know what that is! the angry bees are back!! I ran inside barking and barking and got Mom right away. She came to see what all the noise was about and I showed her the bees! I went inside like she said to and watched from the door. She killed some of them with spray. She said she will kill them all tonight when they are in the nest. Mom said they aren't really bees but mean and angry yellow jackets. I don't care what they are called, all I know is that I don't want to be stung on the mouth again. Mom said Don't worry Fred, I will make sure they are really gone this time! I think she meant it too!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Still no Dad. I don't know where he is. I keep sleeping in his spot on the couch. I know he is going to come home. Mom said so. I still miss him. Penny Cat does too. She told me. I did get to see Grammy today! She and Mom went to see Dad. Mom didn't bring Dad home. When Mom came home, she let me out on the deck. I fell asleep. This business of watching the house when Dad isn't here is hard work! Even Penny Cat said so. While I was asleep I heard a bzzzzzz. I know what that is! the angry bees are back!! I ran inside barking and barking and got Mom right away. She came to see what all the noise was about and I showed her the bees! I went inside like she said to and watched from the door. She killed some of them with spray. She said she will kill them all tonight when they are in the nest. Mom said they aren't really bees but mean and angry yellow jackets. I don't care what they are called, all I know is that I don't want to be stung on the mouth again. Mom said Don't worry Fred, I will make sure they are really gone this time! I think she meant it too!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
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September 16, 2014
Dear Terry, Something is going on here. I don't know what! But something is. Mom is packing stuff. But my special bag isn't out and Penny Cat's special bag isn't out. Mom is only packing Dad's stuff. Dad must be going somewhere. Dad is nervous. I can tell. I'm good at telling stuff. Only I don't know where he could be going. Dad is always here. Always. I know because I keep him company. Mom said he's going away for a few days because he needs to get better. Well, he can get better here if you ask me. No one ever does ask me though, probably because I'm a dog. When he gets back I'll take care of him. Mom made Dad smile because she went to the Cheeseburger Palace like he asked her too! I hope Dad comes back smiling.
Worried, FredDog
Dear Terry, Something is going on here. I don't know what! But something is. Mom is packing stuff. But my special bag isn't out and Penny Cat's special bag isn't out. Mom is only packing Dad's stuff. Dad must be going somewhere. Dad is nervous. I can tell. I'm good at telling stuff. Only I don't know where he could be going. Dad is always here. Always. I know because I keep him company. Mom said he's going away for a few days because he needs to get better. Well, he can get better here if you ask me. No one ever does ask me though, probably because I'm a dog. When he gets back I'll take care of him. Mom made Dad smile because she went to the Cheeseburger Palace like he asked her too! I hope Dad comes back smiling.
Worried, FredDog
September 16, 2014
Dear Terry, OOOO Mom and Dad had a fight! Over a corn cob! Dad gave me the whole corn after he was done eating. What a great treat. All kinds of buttery goodness left over on there. Mom said HEY! No way should he have a corn cob! And it's making a mess all over the place! Dad said let him have it! I agreed with Dad on this one even though we know it's Mom that is always right. I took the corn and ran! Dad found me though and took the corn away. Not before I ate a bunch of corn and butter off of there! YUMMY!
Love and Woofs FredDog!
Dear Terry, OOOO Mom and Dad had a fight! Over a corn cob! Dad gave me the whole corn after he was done eating. What a great treat. All kinds of buttery goodness left over on there. Mom said HEY! No way should he have a corn cob! And it's making a mess all over the place! Dad said let him have it! I agreed with Dad on this one even though we know it's Mom that is always right. I took the corn and ran! Dad found me though and took the corn away. Not before I ate a bunch of corn and butter off of there! YUMMY!
Love and Woofs FredDog!
September 14, 2014
Dear Terry, Whew! I am pooped out! First I had to take care of Dad today. He was sleeping so I had to keep watch over him and I didn't sleep. Then me and Mom took a really long walk in the woods. We saw lots of stuff in the woods and we walked slow so we didn't miss anything at all. And if that wasn't enough excitement, when we got home Dad fired up the Cheeseburger Machine to make Burgers! And if you think the excitement was over with that, think again! Dad made me a Mutt Burger all of my own! It had cheese and everything on it! Mom put it on my snack plate so I could eat at the same time they ate. YUMMY! What a great Day!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
Dear Terry, Whew! I am pooped out! First I had to take care of Dad today. He was sleeping so I had to keep watch over him and I didn't sleep. Then me and Mom took a really long walk in the woods. We saw lots of stuff in the woods and we walked slow so we didn't miss anything at all. And if that wasn't enough excitement, when we got home Dad fired up the Cheeseburger Machine to make Burgers! And if you think the excitement was over with that, think again! Dad made me a Mutt Burger all of my own! It had cheese and everything on it! Mom put it on my snack plate so I could eat at the same time they ate. YUMMY! What a great Day!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
September 13, 2014
Dear Terry, Today, Mom brought home the best gift EVER and it was for ME! All for ME! Know what it was? Nope not a new cat. Not a new collar either. Nope not another dog. Not a Moozle either. It was a smoked bone from the BUTCHER. Mom said she picked it out special for me! You should smell it. All kinds of meaty goodness. It has lots of meat on it. I've never had one before. Mom said there were all kinds of bones there in a big box called "Dog Bones." Bones as big as my head even! There were even whole pigs feet. Mom said those were too gross to touch. Mom got me ribs. She said that they had the most smoked meat on them. She was right! Mom says I have to be careful eating them. I haven't even gotten through all the meat yet. YUMMY. I am real careful when I chew on my chew sticks. Every single bit gets totally chewed up and gummy before I swallow it down. I'm doing the same with my Butcher Bone. Mom says he makes them special for people like Mom who have dogs. Can you imagine? A whole box of bones just for dogs! I cannot describe what a good day this is!
Hope you have a good day too!
Love, FredDog
Dear Terry, Today, Mom brought home the best gift EVER and it was for ME! All for ME! Know what it was? Nope not a new cat. Not a new collar either. Nope not another dog. Not a Moozle either. It was a smoked bone from the BUTCHER. Mom said she picked it out special for me! You should smell it. All kinds of meaty goodness. It has lots of meat on it. I've never had one before. Mom said there were all kinds of bones there in a big box called "Dog Bones." Bones as big as my head even! There were even whole pigs feet. Mom said those were too gross to touch. Mom got me ribs. She said that they had the most smoked meat on them. She was right! Mom says I have to be careful eating them. I haven't even gotten through all the meat yet. YUMMY. I am real careful when I chew on my chew sticks. Every single bit gets totally chewed up and gummy before I swallow it down. I'm doing the same with my Butcher Bone. Mom says he makes them special for people like Mom who have dogs. Can you imagine? A whole box of bones just for dogs! I cannot describe what a good day this is!
Hope you have a good day too!
Love, FredDog
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| Me and my Butcher Bone! |
September 11, 2014
Dear Terry, Today didn't start out so good. Me and Mom woke up and went outside and it poured rain and I got all wet. Mom had to wipe me off a little bit when we got back in the house. Penny Cat won't come near me when I'm all wet. But things got a lot better when Pap showed up to take Dad somewhere! I was so excited to see my Pap that I ran and ran and spinned and spinned and barked and barked! Then when they came back Pap came in again! What a great day this was because I got to see Pap twice!
Barks and Wags, FredDog
September 9, 2014
Dear Terry, Sorry we haven't written. Me and Mom have been busy. We went for a walk the other day. It was almost nighttime when we went to the park and we saw quite a few critters. Me and Mom chased a bunny. I kindof forgot Mom was attached to the leash and I RAN as soon as that bunny flew out under my nose. But he ran into the ground. I dug at the hole and Mom yelled at me to stop. Then we saw a deer so I barked. And I found a toad by the water so I gave him a nudge into the water and he went SPLOOSH! Oh and I helped Mom make sauce. I like sauce. Mom does all the work but I lay at her feet in case maybe some sauce comes my way. Plus Mom talks to me when she cooks. Penny Cat has been very meowy lately. She tells me all kinds of stuff. Stay off my blanket Fred! Don't eat my food Fred! Mom's going to vacuum Fred! I've been keeping her company though. I don't make her all fluffy scared anymore. Mostly. She gave me a kiss the other morning and I was so excited I peed a little. Just a little. Mom cleaned it right up. Tonight Mom made us all a pizza. Pepperoni! What a surprise! I watched it bake right in the oven. It has a window! How cool is THAT? It's not often Mom makes us a Pizza Party. I got pepperoni from Mom and Dad! It's a good night for a party for sure! I'm going to watch baseball with Dad now. He keeps falling asleep but I keep him company anyways.
Barks and Wags, FredDog
September 4, 2014
Dear Terry, Yesterday me and Dad had some excitement! His sister came Kathy came over! I barked and barked and ran around! Dad was very happy to see her. But then they left and I didn't know what to do. I sat in the window for a long time waiting. Before I knew it Mom came home! But no Dad. Me and Mom walked around outside for awhile. Still no Dad when we got back inside. I sat in the window some more and waited. Mom said he would be home. Mom watched baseball. I waited almost an entire baseball game and then a car pulled in the driveway and it was DAD! I ran and pawed at the door and barked a whole lot! Mom tried to calm me down and finally gave up and we went outside to see Dad get out of the car!! Whew! I thought he would never get home!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Yesterday me and Dad had some excitement! His sister came Kathy came over! I barked and barked and ran around! Dad was very happy to see her. But then they left and I didn't know what to do. I sat in the window for a long time waiting. Before I knew it Mom came home! But no Dad. Me and Mom walked around outside for awhile. Still no Dad when we got back inside. I sat in the window some more and waited. Mom said he would be home. Mom watched baseball. I waited almost an entire baseball game and then a car pulled in the driveway and it was DAD! I ran and pawed at the door and barked a whole lot! Mom tried to calm me down and finally gave up and we went outside to see Dad get out of the car!! Whew! I thought he would never get home!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
September 1, 2014
Dear Terry, Mom was really busy today. She did a bunch of cleaning and I helped. We got the stuff out for Fall too. That was fun. We brought up all kinds of stuff from the basement. I helped by watching Penny Cat. She was helping too. Things were going well until Mom brought out that spooky cat cookie jar. It's always looking at me and it's head COMES OFF. I barked and barked at it. Mom laughed and put it away again. WHEW! And you know what else Mom did? She put out Candy Corn in the ghost dish. I like Candy Corn. Mom wasn't looking and I might have snitched some. Mom turned around and said FRED!!! I took off running. When she caught up to me all the corn was gone so I couldn't get in trouble. I had to learn again about leaving the Candy Corn alone. Sure was good though! I bet Dad will give me some later on!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
Dear Terry, Mom was really busy today. She did a bunch of cleaning and I helped. We got the stuff out for Fall too. That was fun. We brought up all kinds of stuff from the basement. I helped by watching Penny Cat. She was helping too. Things were going well until Mom brought out that spooky cat cookie jar. It's always looking at me and it's head COMES OFF. I barked and barked at it. Mom laughed and put it away again. WHEW! And you know what else Mom did? She put out Candy Corn in the ghost dish. I like Candy Corn. Mom wasn't looking and I might have snitched some. Mom turned around and said FRED!!! I took off running. When she caught up to me all the corn was gone so I couldn't get in trouble. I had to learn again about leaving the Candy Corn alone. Sure was good though! I bet Dad will give me some later on!
Love and Woofs, FredDog
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