Tony soaking in the morning sun.

Business has been getting pretty busy lately. I am so glad though, and thankful even though this is actually the first chance I’ve had to update my blog. Whew! But Kei and I have had a really nice time this year so far. We have met quite a few new clients and had fun with all of our regulars. We have made a few changes. First being that we’ve taken away our discounts and that we should soon have an online bill pay page. This will be more convenient for everyone. I also have set up an Instagram account so I can take more pictures of my clients and have them online. If you have this program, follow @houseandhound. And as always, if you would like a picture then just let me know. I am always happy to share!

I hope everyone is enjoying this spring as much as I am!!

Spring Blossoms

Tony and Ginger are a pair of real walkers. I walk them for at least an hour and a half. Their owner usually walks them for 2! They are also a pair of characters. Tony is a real chowhound and Ginger is an aging princess. You can find them here. Tony likes to roll around in the snow and slide down the snowy hills, upside down. He also loves to chase Coyotes and bark at everything. Its good to know that I’m getting my exercise in again. Ginger, well she’s like a trail horse. She stalls and tries to go back home all the way to the park. And as soon as we head back home, she’s pulling me and trying to take shortcuts across the street. They are both so different! But sweeter dogs, you really can’t find.

And Roy is a sweet little chocolate lab puppy. I just love the coloring on Chocolate Labs, with their brown fur and beautiful green eyes. *sigh* Roy is so young that he’s still learning how to walk on a leash. He will walk and then stop, so I have to get all excited till he jumps up and runs to me. He likes to eat snow and rocks and sticks and anything else he can bite. I didn’t know about the rocks until he coughed it up. So now I’m really careful. Do you know? He even tried to bite a cactus! He’s such a little bundle of energy and love. I look forward to watching him grow up.

I have finished some more scarves! I’m really excited about these new ones, especially my adjustable size scarf. I have pictures of this scarf in my gallery along with my large and small scarves being modeled.

I am working on getting some pictures of my other designs to put up as well, which will be used as ordering pictures. If you see a design you like, just email me about the colors and size you would like. I can also make a matching scarf for you as well!

The biggest news is that starting November 1, 2011, I will be selling my scarves in a little boutique on Old South Gaylord St., LIL ANGEL PET BOUTIQUE & GALLERY. I will have a large stock of unique and different scarves. Until then though, I’m still taking custom orders. Actually, I will still be taking custom orders. It will be so much fun!

You really should check out her store. It’s so cute! www.lilangelboutique.com

If you have any questions, please ask! I look forward to hearing from you.

Sarah: The Grand Lady

Bella: The Delicate Princess

Shelby: The Tom-Boy

Bandit: Huckleberry Hound

I had a great time watching Shelby and Bella playing. Mostly because Shelby looks so fat and little Bella kept running circles around her, stealing her ball and pouncing on her. Then Shelby would make the most convincing crying sounds I’ve ever heard a dog make until I got her ball back and threw it for her. I laughed so much at them.

Feeding time was chaos and my favorite part. It was extremely detailed as to who gets what and who eats first, second and last. And noisy! But as they all stood at their dishes, peacefully eating and letting my ears rest, you can really see how happy they are.

Funny story- On my first night there, I made the mistake of letting Sarah and Bandit sleep on the bed with me. The notes said they sleep at the foot of the bed, and so I thought that meant on top of the bed. But I realized later, after further thought the next day, that the notes probably meant on floor at the foot of the bed, in their own beds. So anyways, the next night Bandit kept trying to get in bed with me. This sweet dog never makes any sounds at all, no whines, barks or whimpers. But my goodness he is a heavy walker! I kid you not, he spent at least 30 minutes running from one side of the bed to the other side trying get up. Thump, thump, thump was all I heard from his little feet. I faked I was asleep so he would go to sleep too, but it was hard with all the noise he made. Silly guy.

So be sure and check out the gallery to see these cute cute babies!

Dogs in a stroller

We recently came back from our trip to Japan and what a wonderful experience! We had so much fun. We were visiting with Kei’s parents, who live a little south of Tokyo. So where we were, it was almost normal, as if nothing extremely traumatic had just happened. The tremors and aftershocks were very frequent and rough in the beginning, but after some time had passed, they went away. And by the end of our visit, a lot of visitors and tourists had returned. We didn’t get to see the tsunami sight, but I saw plenty of interviews and news updates at night on t.v.. Most of the evacuees are still living in schools and other refuge spots. It was very sad. But for the most part, life was back to normal where we were.

Besides all the food I ate, I had such a fun time just watching the dogs there! I think Japan spoils their animals even worse than we do! I saw many pet shops with the cutest outfits and accessories, even strollers. I saw dogs in dresses, shirts, rain slickers, even track suits and pant sets. And not just on small purse dogs. Most of the time, I saw them while I was on the bike. I am not a good bike rider, and it took a lot of concentration just to not fall over. So I really didn’t get to take many pictures. The cutest dress I saw, and I still kick myself for not stopping to get her picture, was a little backwards-style apron looking dress with strawberries and hearts and frills on the most petite dalmatian I’ve ever seen. She was so pretty! I added some of the pictures to the gallery, so stop by and look there.

I also added some pictures of the cats we saw on Enoshima Island. It’s a beautiful island, absolutely gorgeous, but they have to put up signs telling people not to leave their cats and dogs there. The island has probably 20 or so stray cats already that they take care of, and its a small island. All the shop owners pitch in and buy cat food and help take care of them. So there were donation boxes everywhere to help take care of the cat’s food and vet bills and such. They are very kind to the cats. And they looked happy, as you can see in the pictures in the gallery.

Also! I successfully made a dog scarf that works!! I was so excited, but due to poor translation, I didn’t get a picture of it. So following the same recipe, I will try again on my next clients and get pictures of them.

So glad to be home and ready to work! See ya’ll soon!