They get us through.

Times aren't always easy but the one thing I have noticed is the consistency I have in my three best friends. They have guided me through love, loss, career changes, heartache, and so much more. When I cry they hide. I think they don't know exactly how to help but I know they care. How is it possible for their love to unconditional and never ending? They support my dreams, they stand by me when I fall. My point. I am so thankful for my girls and I would do anything for them. I love them like I love my family. They are my children.

 

Isabella, Tabbetha, and Aubrie. Mommy loves you so much!

New Peeks

Hi all! Been a while. I hop everyone had a wonderful holiday. I just thought I would post a few pictures of me and the girls... Enjoy!

This is me and Aubrie on the left and me and Isabella on the right! Love my girls!

Pooky Darling...

I have the saddest swell in the pit of my stomach. I am at a loss of words. My home doesn't feel the same and my poor my roommate, Jennifer, feels so helpless. I found out today that her beloved Pooky ran away two nights ago. This is so crazy because my last blog I talked about my new roommate and her kitty. Pooky was... is such a beautiful cat. She has markings on her face that look like a mask and her nose is highlighted in black. I feel so heart broken and devestated for Jennifer. I remember when I lost Emma and I just went into this state of shock, my world instantly fell apart. Nothing made sense of anymore. I remember I had to go to work but I cried all day and it just felt like no one understood. People just look at you like you are crazy when you are sobbing over a lost pet. My boss told me infact that he "Remembered another employee of his had taken 3 whole days off when he lost his pet," and how he "Just had no empathy for that. It's just an animal. Not like it was a child or parent."

Well I have news for you mister, our pets are our family. Pooky was Jennifers little girl and now she is in serious pain over the lost angel. She had taken Pooky to friends house and in the process of car to house Pooky got away. Jen said she spent hours looking for her. She didn't get home until the wee hours of the morning and then had to cry herself to sleep. Jennifer, I am so sorry. My every thought and prayer are for you and Pooky tonight.

To my readers, please light a little candle for Pooky tonight and say a prayer for her safety and a prayer for Jennifers broken heart. If you are wondering, Jennifer is a wonderful mommy. Pooky is spayed so she will not be able to bring any more helpless babies into this world. She is completely up to date on her shots but she had a real spunky bone in her. She just got away and didn't come back. Here is to hoping that someone really wonderful has her. Please keep your pet babies safely on their harnesses and snuggle them extra tight tonight because you are lucky to have them!

All of my love to you Pooky,

Roxie

Mother's Day WIsh

I know it seems like I fell off the planet earth and maybe I did as far as the Internet is concerned anyway. But me and my beloved girls are still here and going strong. It has been a hard year and many things have changed for me and my small family. We have a new roomie and that included a new kitty friend, Pooky. I will ask her mommy if I can post a picture of her for you to see. We have had some friends come and go, which was sad for me and I know the girls have felt my pain. Also, I have been working a lot this year and that makes me feel like lesser of a doggy mom. Through it all: tears, laughter, pain, love, fear, loss... my babies are always there. They are my solid rocks sometimes. They remind me that I am doing the best that I can and that I have three little someones to fight for in the process.

Enough talk about me, more about the girls, right? Isabella's most recent moment of spontaneity lead her into a fight with my four pound Pomeranian. The pom won the battle of course and left poor old Bell with a scratched up eyeball. So, one night this week I went to see Water For Elephants and I had to dismiss myself half way through the movie. There was this scene where the leading lady, a beautiful circus elephant, gets the heck beat out of her. I was horrified so I left and all I could think about on the way home was Bella and how she was suffering at home with her winky, hurt eye. So that night I went home and broke out the laptop and hit up google for some information on "dogs with dilated eyes, winky eyes, and scratched eyes." All of this stuff popped up about "dogs eyes having to be removed" or "dogs going blind" and how it was urgent to get your dog seen within 24 hours.

Needless to say this Doggy Mom was freaking out. I was like, "Omigod, I didn't take her to the vet in the first 24 hours and now she is blind." I was in bed, reading, crying, calling my friends and telling them how Bella would probably be put down from an eye injury and it was all my fault, I was a horrible mother. The next day we went to the vet, she was very nice might I add, she loved Izzie! She ended up giving us some Rimadyl, eye goo, and Bella some kisses and then sent us on our way home. Two days later Bella is feeling and looking much better. She is not blind and is not going to be losing her eye anytime soon. THANK GOD!

As for me and my almost mental breakdown, I am happy knowing that she will be okay. One dramatic fiasco down and many more to go. I can say that the best Mothers Day gift is knowing that my family is healthy and taken care of. One day, one hump at a time. I have a feeling that the near future holds some ups and downs but this mom isn't going to give up. After all I am so blessed to have these little angel fur kids that depend on me, love unconditionally, and TRUST my every decision.

As for you, my readers, if there are any out there... I have some awesome doggy clothes that I am dying to give away. Send me a sweet story about you(doggy mommy) and your fur baby and I will pick a guest to post on my blog and I will send your baby a pretty outfit. After all, who doesn't love free stuff? Just submit to me by Mothers Day. Title you entry Mothers Day Giveaway.

Thanks for reading. More to come, sooner than later.

Doggy Love, Roxie

Stop dog neglect!!! Someone please love me...

Have you ever seen one of those commercials were they have several abused dogs at shelters with big pouty eyes? So sad and so real. Please help me stand up for all the neglected and abused dogs out there. I am looking for an idea or organization that I can help support. If anyone has any information I would be thrilled to get involved in something that could help a dog in need. Contact me at: thedoggymom@gmail.com

Saving on dog food!

In this economy everyone is looking to save a couple of dollars here and there. We all know how expensive dog food can be but that is just one bill that you simply cannot dispose of. However, you can lower the amount of money you are spending on dog food. Let me explain my case.

My dogs eat a dry food that coasts about $35 for a 20 lb. bag. Let's do the math: three bellies times 20 lbs. of food, doesn't go very far at all. So, I started to research ways that I could make my dogs food go further. I wanted to make them healthier, homemade meals(and I am not talking about table scraps. That behavior can lead to bad manners. That's a whole other topic.) but still incorporate their regular dry food. This is what I came up with: Half and half.

I was reading about healthy things that you can prepare for your dog such as carrots, peas, brown rice and boiled chicken. You want to make sure that they are getting a balanced diet that is nutrious and filling. Just like you would for any other member of your family. So, I started cooking brown rice plus healthy veggies and using that mixture as half of their daily meal. That way I am cutting my dog food purchases in half. Another option is Purina ONE, wholesome wet dog food. I would mix the hard food, with brown rice and some wholesome Purina ONE lamb and rice entee.

My dogs love it and they think I am doing something special for them at every meal. I can make extra and put it in my fridge for the next couple days, so it's super easy. Also, look in your local newspaper for coupons on dog food. I am a coupon buff and for an example: I found a coupon for the Purina ONE , buy one get one free.

If you have any questions or need any advise feel free to contact me at: thedoggymom@gmail.com.

Your dog is going to love meal time! Remember to add one extra sprinkle of lovies!

Happy eating, The Doggy Mommy

Thank you!

I just wanted to take the time to thank all of my new followers for viewing my site. My plan is to officially launch it mid October and I will be doing a giveaway for one lucky pooch at that time, so be sure to keep an eye out for more info on how you can enter to WIN.

(P.S.- the little fluffy "Boston" Pomeranian is Emmagin. I will be posting a dedication to her at a later time. She will always be in my heart. Mommy loves you Emmie...)

Thank you again, The Doggy Mommy