Thanks to tomboy_femme for clearing up this ADORABLE Belle photo.
Tag Archive: Dogs
Right before she came home.
Traveling Belle- I think this was in the car either to or from the airport in SoCal.
This is many people's favorite baby Belle photo. She is very cute here!
Belle's first boat ride.
Adventure Papillon!
She helps me study....
And of course, Belle had play time at the park!
I have a highly adorable dog, her name is Belle and she is a Papillons. She turns 4 this year and I just wanted to share some cute with you all out there…
Tonight while going for our walkies Belle and I had a little adventure…
There was a loose,humanless dog out on a walk. (And yes I did have a brief moment of “Aw doggie needs a home” but no doggie didn’t come with us…) No biggie, dogs can go for walks.
And then dog decided to raise hackles and show some teeth.
Cue deep throated Belle growls and making herself as large as possible. She didn’t lunge, she didn’t advance, she just stood firm…
And the dog left.
Yep. Doggie stare down went to the 12lb Papillon. Papillon of DOOM.
(Belle is now guarding me on the couch, convinced she’s quite the guard dog. Yes I’m aware this could’ve turned out differently, but we weren’t close to the dog so I felt comfortable in my ability to grab [leashed] Belle and protect us both.)
…I greet you excitedly because I’ve decided rather than splurge on an iPod replacement I’m going to invest in some kind of deep cleaning vacuum.
I’m really leaning towards one of the Bissell ProHeat 2x models because, well, I need something that can deal with the occasional “Pet messes” and let’s be honest, I’m a klutz. However, I need something that can get the Belle hair out of my carpet. I *do* have a fantastic Hoover (it needs to visit the shop) but I would like to get the doggie odors out of my carpets here because I really enjoy my apartment and would like to keep it looking nice.
So here are two I’m looking into:
And…
Thoughts? Ideas? Advice?
I may be edging my way towards being a grown up but the note my Mom left on Gustave’s tank yesterday made me smile. (I was even happier when I saw she had cleaned my kitchen before leaving!!!!)
Dad called me to tell me he had found a way for me to pay less money for things like road side assistance and Renter’s Insurance and also just to say “hi” and “I love you and I’m so proud of you.”
Belle stayed by my side last night when I was sick for hours and lay on the couch with a bucket beside me. She was sweet enough to nuzzle up on my side and lick my tears away letting me know it was all going to be ok.
My coworkers are awesome, one even makes my tea for me when I show up to work my shifts before I even order it!
The apartment manager and head maintenance guy stopped Belle and I on our walk today to tell me what a great job I’ve done raising Belle and how she is their favorite. (Such a change from the places we’ve lived before.)
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, I’m employed. There’s good food in my tummy, a happy healthy fish in his tank, and a Papillon snuggled beside me.
Life is good.
It can be a bit on the craptastic side at times, and feel like there’s never enough time… but in the end I know I have some of the greatest friends, tweeps, family, and assorted loved ones that one person could ever hope for.
Belle got new chewies today, so it’s a good day! Took a bunch of photos, take a look: on tumblr
Preview of the cuteness:
She was tired of the photoshoot and just wanted her chewie!
I get Belle bully sticks because they’re about the only chewie that can stand up to her rather incredible chewing ability. She’s a 12lb Papillon that can chew like a much larger breed of dog. I had to ask my good friend @tomboy_femme for the more medical standpoint of why we love bully sticks.” Well they’re 100% natural for one, and (2) much more digestible than rawhide.” For Belle, they’re fun to chew, she can’t consume even the regular 6in stick in 10 min… basically they’re good for her and can stand up to her chewing prowess.
The holiday season is finally winding down! I’m still visiting family & friends in my hometown, I’ll be home today or tomorrow, and then much more happening this month including- (I hope) meeting my bio Mom. There are doggie play dates, house/animal sitting, more doctor/chiropractor visits, plus getting back to using the lovely little gym at my apartment,and even a visit to more family! January is busy!! Not to mention all the job hunting!
2010 has started out with a happy amount of busyness, seeing old friends, getting some great advice for job hunting, and taking care of lots of health stuff!
So on that note, here’s a pic I snapped of my first xray and my one taken about a week ago: 
So the change isn’t quite as dramatic as I had hoped for, but it is slow going and there have been new issues, like my skull not being alligned (yes, my head *truly* is not screwed on straight) I’ll try and get more and also better pictures today when I go in again, but I’m pretty excited with the progress and the decrease of pain! Someone asked a while back what method of chiropractic care I’m getting it’s called the: pettibon method. (Pretty sure that’s the spelling and correct name) The place I go has a website that may have more information if people are curious: http://www.chirofirst.net/
For those who are hoping for a Belle update: her eye is better, the drops seem to have helped- as did the cone so I’ll just keep watching and waiting! She’s very happy, has been enjoying holiday company, lounging on my parents’ couches, and just being a happy doggie. She got a cookie mix from my mom, and I made those cookies for her. Belle is now a cookie monster.
Next year I hope to add a new dog to my little family. My concern is that because Belle rarely interacts with a new dog on first meeting (one exception was when I introduced her to a couple papillons- they were off and playing quickly!) but she’s never show aggression towards another dog, usually she just plain ignores them! Or looks at them like they’ve lost their minds for sniffing her butt.
How can I ease both dogs into the transition or even test them to see if they’re compatible??
Belle was diagnosed with “doggie sciatica” about two weeks ago and was treated that day with a Cortisone shot and then a few days later saw my chiropractor (yes, I know, NOT a vet… we’re trying to find one who does VOM (Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation) ) which seemed to also help. She’s no longer scratching and biting her sides raw, she’s not yelping in pain, and (!!!) she’s back to her playful, happy, excited, lively self!
I’d like to use the shots as few times as possible because she is only three years old. My chiropractor has had a lot of experience with dogs and until I can find a VOM I think I’ll just take it flare up by flare up.
So that is good news!
