Happy Mother's Day!

We hope all the mom's enjoy their day! The newbie mom's the "expirenced" mom's and all the mom's in the middle!

Love,
Clark and Indy

First... HAPPY BIRTHDAY ETHAN! WOW your 2!!

Second, the above picture is not photoshopped. Clark is laying down. Indy is running. This is weird. Like some sort of alternate reality. But to be fair, Clark and I just got back from a walk around the neighborhood.

We are in 'training' for PARL Petwalk 2010. The weather has been very cooperative, and we even got in a good walk Thursday between thunderstorms. We did meet our fundraising goal of $100 (THANK YOU!) But we are still looking for donations. Lots of animals need help and homes!


We bought a leash coupler and I tried a couple of times to take both Clark and Indy out at the same time. Both of the dogs walk pretty well with a pinch collar, they are both pullers... And up to this point we've only needed one pinch collar that they share. Now that we have the coupler, we will definitly need to invest in another pinch collar. Clark is a very focused and determined walker. Indy is more of a free spirit. Stopping to smell the flowers, checking out every passing noise... I think once they get used to walking together things will go much easier.

PETWALK 2010

Clark and I will be walking in PETWALK 2010 at Goddard Park on May 2nd. PLEASE sponsor us! You can click on the link on the right, or go to:

http://www.firstgiving.com/laurenretelle

Any little bit helps and the money goes to animals who really need it! Or, you could walk with us! Indy would love to walk too, but needs a person. Or, bring your own dog!

HAPPY EASTER

Love Indy

& Clark

Indiana Jones had a vet visit today! He now weighs a whopping 74.9 lbs!

We had three reasons to visit the vet today.

First, was the quasimodo style bump on Indy's right cheek (see picture above). The bump was acquired during a wresting match with Clark. The vet said the he probably bruised the bone and the swelling will go down over time... (it's been almost 2 weeks already). We are supposed to put a warm compress on it. We'll see how well that goes over.

Second, was a rash on the inside of Indy's legs that he seems to get when it's damp out. And although it never seems to bother HIM, it looks red, raw and very uncomfortable... Our Vet seems to think it's an allergy (Indy must get that from Chris). We were told to try Caladryl lotion. He said to apply it and then distract Indy for about 5 minutes until it soaks in. Again, we'll see how that goes over.

Third, Indy was due for his rabies shot. He took it like a champ! As always with Indy, we will keep an eye on him for the next couple of days to make sure he doesn't have a reaction. And he did pass his heart worm test with flying colors!

Clark's appointment is Monday!

Lauren's new office.

Clark's new office.

Indy's new office.

Vacation!

Winter vacation is winding down. I'm pretty sure Clark and Indy either think I've lost my job, or this is the longest weekend EVER! Either way I think they are enjoying the leisurely mornings. Since it has been so cold outside, we all have a little trouble moving in the morning. Today we slept in... until 7:30!

I primed a "test wall" in the kitchen on Monday. Just to see if the primer would cover the textured paint the previous owners had used. Luckily the primer covered the paint well, but Indy seemed irritated by the smell. And so, we may just have one primed wall until either I can't stand looking at it anymore, or it's warm enough to send the dogs outside while I paint.

Happy Holidays!

I hope everyone had a nice bunch of holidays!

It's been a blur of friends, family and food around here... as it should be! I think we have enough Christmas cookies and candy to last quite a while. My last three meals have been leftover lasagna. The fun continues this week with more visits from out of town friends.

The dogs had a blast with Christmas gifts the Chiltons sent up from PA. They were bouncing off the walls yesterday morning. Literally running back ond fourth like kindergarteners on pixie sticks. Like most brothers they fight over one toy, ignoring the others laying within reach. Right now it's a red stuffed bone that looks like Santa. Yesterday it was a blue football on a rope. Indy "the destroyer" has already torn a tennis ball into three parts... Clark can't wait for the ice in the backyard to melt so that he can try out his new Frisbee. Thank you Chiltons!

Snow Day!

Rooster Indy & Rooster Clark

Apologies

I'm feeling the guilt about not updating... This whole thing started to get me to take more pictures. Even just pictures of my dog. Which then turned into the dog and cats. And now two dogs and cats. With the camera on the 'disabled list' taking pictures has been tough.

Clark and Indy are both alive and well. Indy has only had ONE "in crate accident" since his birthday. The Vet had told us he was underdeveloped, and so can't hold his bladder as long as a regular dog his age. But, we don't know how far behind he really is. It's hard to tell if he's still got puppy brains (and bladder), or if he's just being a jerk.

Indy and Clark took a trip to the beach this summer. Which they both seemed to enjoy. They got to run around off leash. Indy would not go in the water, but Clark went right in this time. Maybe a little too much too fast for Clark though, he threw up salt water in Chris' car on the way home... oops!

I'll try to be better about updating. Or thinking to update...

Clark is weary. He knows that Indy is just out of camera view. As soon as Clark's belly hits the kitchen floor Indy will pounce.

Birthday Dog!

Today is Indy's FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!

It's crazy how much he has chenged since we brought him home.


This is Indy on his first night in our house. He was a very sleepy sweet puppy. Everyone thought that he was sick but our vet assures us he was perfectly healthy and lazy. WOO HOO!

Here is Indy this past fall. Still growing into his ears. Still sleepy, short bursts of energy between long snuggle sessions and naps galore.

This is a more recent picture. He's grown into his ears mostly. Still naps a lot. He is a very different dog then Clark. Where Clark prefers catch, Indy naps. Clark loves stuffed toys, Indy likes rubber toys. Clark likes filled bones, Indy loves chewing on rawhide knots.

Today Indy & Clark celebrated Indy's birthday with a Frosty Paws Ice Cream! Then Indy got a HUGE bone to chew on and a new Gumby rubber toy. Clark already knows Gumby's name and will be happy to retreive it if asked. Indy will be napping.

Indy is sad...

He knocked his Kong under the couch...

Clark wishes our good camera was working.

OMG! It's not raining!

Where HAVE we been?

Please excuse us for our absence as we have been busy... or lazy...

June 24th we celebrated Clark's SECOND birthday! I don't know if it's because he's drepressed about getting old, or just plain old and lazy now but he has been VERY cuddly since he turned two.

We celebrated his birthday with a morning walk in the rain, lots of treats and game after game of catch. The Saturday following his birthday Emma helped make him special birthday dog cookies. Emma chose to make the apple basil treats. Clark was so excited! And he shared the cookies with his friends!

Clark is getting older but no more brave. Last night around 2:15 am Clark pushed open the baby gate to hop into bed upstairs. Something he's never done before. He was trembling in fear of the thunder and lightening outside. I let him stay until the storm calmed down a bit. But then it was back downstairs to his own bed where he stayed for the rest of the night.