Pet Adoption

This story was featured on Mental_Floss, and I couldn't resist sharing it.  I could only hope my trio would be as gentle as HuaHua!

"In China, a chihuahua named HuaHua has adopted a chick. For whatever reason, the dog began to take care of the bird almost immediately after it was brought home. When the chick strays too far from it’s cot, HuaHua scoops the bird up in her mouth and walks the chick back to safety. As you can see, the chick looks delighted with this arrangement."

Rain, rain...go away!

The daffodils are blooming, the sun is setting later, and the Easter decorations are filling the aisles at Target...Spring is in the air!  Or is it?  The 10-day forecast is calling for cold, stormy, windy weather.  I am ready for some sunshine!  I found these pictures of a day at the beach last summer with the chis.  It gives some hope and inspiration to see that Oregon can have beautiful weather:-)

Dutch loves burying his face, and rolling in the sand.

Lola searching for a "bridge" to cross the 1" of streaming water:-)

Still searching...

Going to the dogs

Since I don't have children to dress up, I invest in another kind of wardrobe...for the chihuahuas.  My excuse is that they get cold easily, so they must wear a sweater.  If it's raining, a trench.  If it's snowing...well, then we pull out the snow boots to keep their little toes paws warm.  To coordinate their attire, they need a piece de resistance...a collar. Think of it as the big bow that is twice the size of the child's head to which it's attached.  Is that considered to be rediculous?  No, because it pulls the ensemble together.  If it serves a purpose, it's justified. 

 I love seeking out doggie boutiques when visiting new towns.  The best ones I have found are in California.  As Strasburg Children is to the South, Fifi and Romeo Dog Boutique is to California.  Do you remember the wardrobe Reese Witherspoon wore in Legally Blonde, and matched accordingly to her chihuahua, Bruiser?  It was Fifi and Romeo that fashioned the unique clothing, and therefore rightfully draws in a celebrity crowd. Riff-raff are also allowed, but must be "buzzed" in to this chic store in Los Angeles. 

Coming in at 2nd Place is Diggidy Dog, a quaint boutique in Carmel-by-the-Sea.  Carmel is known for being dog friendly, catering to dogs in restaurants, offering their own menu, and leaving water bowls at every shop entrance down Ocean Avenue.  Their selection of clothing, collars, bedding, accessories, and treats (located in the "bakery" section of the store) is superior to any fine dog store I've been to, including, do I dare say, Harrod's in London (who I'll give the 3rd Place prize to).  I love that Diggidy Dog carries their own line of adorable outfits in addition the mainstream brands that are well-known in the doggy couture world.  However, if "Diggidy Dog" or "Little Lily" labels are not distinguished enough, they have another section for the truly posh pooch.  Chanel, D&G, and Dior fabrics have been handcrafted into haute couture coats to keep your fur baby warm.

Lola in F&R