Atticus

Puppy day at Mommy L's lab

2008-04-04T16:20:00.000-07:00

So today, I was taking a lovely afternoon nap, dreaming of bunnies when I heard a key in the front door. I wasn't expecting anyone to come home that early so I was a little surprised when I saw Mommy L. She said there was another puppy at her work and she was going to take me back with her to work so I could play. I saw lots of fun people that Mommy L works with and I played with my new girlfriend Kaisie (sp). She is a beautiful Cairn terrier like my buddies Nigel and Holly. We rolled around on the floor and cuddled and kissed.

I love Kaisy, I hope I get to see her again very soon!

Puppy Mill Awareness

2008-03-30T19:23:00.000-07:00

Mommy B took me to Villanova to support Puppy Mill awareness. We only want people to get puppies from reputable breeders that take care of their animals. I was lucky, I came from a great breeder who took care of me until I was adopted. Other dogs are not so lucky, please don't get a puppy from a puppy mill!

Click the flyer below for more information.

Playdate with my brother Cassius

2008-03-30T19:10:00.000-07:00

Mommy B took me to school with her, she said Cassius was there to play with me. We had so much fun running around. I stole his toy and he couldn't catch me. I thought it was great but Mommy B said I was mean. I was only playing!

Easter

2008-03-30T18:57:00.000-07:00

Hi All,
My Mommies and I went to Rehoboth Beach for Easter. I had lots of long walks on the beach and lots fun. The big kites scared me! The Easter bunny brought me a new Coach collar - I am styling now!

I'm back!

2008-03-30T18:10:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,
My Mommy L got a new computer so now I can update my blog! So much has happened in the last couple of months. Here are a few photos to catch up - By the way, I am also really jealous of the computer - Mommy L's lap is mine, not the place for a stupid piece of electonics!

I had my first Christmas karaoke party and lots of people came. l stole a chicken sandwich off the table whilst no one was looking. It was delicious! I also sang my favorite songs and hung with my bff Zeke.

My first christmas was so much fun. We all went to Illinois and Iowa and I had so much fun. I got lots of presents and I got to play in the snow. My favorite boys came and we played the whole time.

A poem for Atticus from B and Kyler

2008-01-01T11:20:00.000-08:00

Atticus Boo he's my Cockapoo.
He's Smarter than You,
Mr. Foo Man Choo.
When he sees B and Laura,
He shouts Whoo Hoo!

And he likes to chew,
But only dog food (and Nonnie's socks, too).
His favorite color's Blue,
Just like YOU!

He likes to go poo,
but not when his tongue is blue.(It's cold in Iowa! BRRR-OOOO)

He likes to play WII,
always with me.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

My visit with Santa Claus

2007-12-05T13:36:00.000-08:00

On Mommy L's birthday, I went to PetSmart to meet Santa. I was so nervous when I was waiting in line, I almost forgot to tell him what I wanted for Christmas. I told him I need more chew toys as I am still a puppy and I need to CHEW, CHEW, CHEW!. I can't wait for Christmas.

It's my first birthday!

2007-11-29T18:57:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, today is my birthday and I am one year old!. My mommies gave me an extra special morning snuggle and after they left for work, I had a lovely nap and waited for them to come home.

When my moms came home, they gave me cool birthday presents. I got lots of new chewy toys, I got a funny green ball with feet (I love chewing feet)

I also got a huge rubber donut

and an orange dumbell.

I also got a special dinner of hamburger and kibble

and for dessert, I had some biscuit that Bridget gave me - it was delicious.

Aunts Christine and Leslie called me after dinner and they sang Happy Birthday to me, it was so much fun. Nonnie and Grampy sent me a cute card over this email thingy, Mommy B had to show it to me as I don't know how to do this computer thing. Maybe when I am 2 I will be able to type!.

Anyway, I have had a lovely first birthday, it was very special. I can't wait for my next birthday!

Happy Halloween!

2007-11-01T18:11:00.000-07:00

Oh my, what a fun time I had on my first Halloween. My Mommies carved a pumpkin for me, they thought I was too young to play with a sharp knife.

I dressed up in my Karate kid costume, black belt of course!

Lots of children came to our door, when they rang the bell I barked like a ninja and gave them some candy. My neighbour Halley came by in her cool peacock costume, she looked cool.

Melissa and her Mommy and Daddy came to have dinner. Whilst the grown ups had dinner, Melissa and I played on the floor. I licked her all over her face and she giggled. She looked awesome in her Superman (not Supergirl costume). We went out trick or treating, Melissa got all the candy as I am not allowed to have chocolate.

Aunties Leslie and Christine came over with Zeke to give me a Halloween Long Dog! I love it but I don't think it will last very long, I have a passion for removing stuffing from soft toys. I can't help it, I am a puppy!

I had so much fun on my first Halloween, I can't wait until next year!

I finally finished the living room floor!

2007-11-01T18:05:00.001-07:00

Mommy L and I have been working hard this week. We finally finished the flooring in the living room. Mommy B says that I am such a good helper, always there with a spare paw. We just have the kitchen to do now!

October at the beach

2007-10-22T18:40:00.000-07:00

Mommy B had a whole week off for fall break so Mommy L took a couple of days off work and took me to the beach. Aunties Leslie and Christine are so nice to let us stay at their house, I promised I would be a good boy so that they wouldn't worry. My Mommies and I walked along the beach for miles, it was so much fun!

We watched people fishing and I played with the children building sand castles.

After my long walk on the beach I was exhausted! There is nothing better than a snuggle from my Mommy B.

We even had English fish and chips on the boardwalk! I like fish and chips a lot! I had so much fun in Rehoboth, maybe Zeke can come with me next time.

Mummy Puppy haircuts!

2007-10-22T18:19:00.000-07:00

Mommy and I got new haircuts. Mommy had 11 inches cut off her hair and donated it to locks of love. If I did that I would be bald! Don't we look cute.

First Friday in Doylestown

2007-10-08T08:18:00.001-07:00

Hi all, I have been so busy I have not been keeping up with my blog. I am very naughty!

My Mommy L and Julia took me to Doylestown last Friday. I think it is somewhere near Louisville (hehe). Mommy L used to work with Lucy until she got a job in Doylestown. I hadn't met Lucy before so I was really excited. We had dinner at a lovely sidewalk cafe where I could meet and greet everyone. I was very popular. Later, we went to a cool place to decorate pottery but they were closing when we got there, never mind, I am sure Mommy L will take me again. I got to see Lucy's apartment and meet her man Isaac. Later, another friend Rachel joined us, she came with her new love interest!. I was really tired from all the fun and a little scared of the loud people on the street so Mommy L had to carry me. After all that fun, we drove home to Mommy B and I had a puppy hangover the next day. Can't wait until the next time

Eradicate World Rabies Day

2007-09-09T12:27:00.000-07:00

Today, we did something really important to me - a charity walk to raise money to eradicate rabies!

My Mommy L took me, Julia brought Monty the Goldendoodle, and Bridget brought Lady the Cocker Spanial to a 5K walk in beautiful Fairmount Park in Philadelphia.

Monty was a little afraid of the other dogs but I walked next to him and he was happy that I took care of him.

At the end of the walk, we all sat on the grass to drink some water and have some treats.

I had so much fun on the walk, I can't wait to do it next year.

OK, Mommy L is not so bad after all

2007-08-14T05:21:00.000-07:00

I think I hurt Mommy L's feelings when I said its all work and no play in this house. Sorry Mommy L, you are fun too (just not as much as Mommy B).

When are you coming home Mommy B? Did you get me a present? Do you remember what I look like?

Mommy B has left me!

2007-08-14T05:18:00.000-07:00

Mommy B has been gone forever! She went to some boring writing center directors camp in Oregon, I don't know where that is but Mommy L said its a long way from home. I wish she would come back, Mommy L is no fun as she makes me work on the floors all of the time. Come home Mommy B!!! I miss you so much

I don't like lobster

2007-08-14T05:15:00.000-07:00

For Mommy B's birthday, everyone at the beach ate surf and turf. Don't know what that means but I like turf!. Mommy L showed me what a lobster looks like, I was scared of the big claws. I was so happy when she put it in that big steaming pot. Don't show me any more lobsters Mommy L!

Happy Birthday Mommy B!!!

2007-07-20T06:06:00.000-07:00

Today is my Mommy B's birthday hooray! I made her a card and I got her a really special present - this really cool ball that she can chew (I asked if we could share :-) and some nintendogs trading cards. I think she was really impressed with the ball, it is pink because I know that is her favorite colour and its good for her teeth. We are going to Rehoboth Beach with my BFF Zeke, Aunts Christine and Leslie and a new person. Aunt Jenny is coming all the way from New York City for a weekend of fun!. Will post pictures when I get back.

Atticus & Cassius : part 3

2007-07-05T19:25:00.001-07:00

I got to have another play date with my brother, Cassius today!!!!

We had so much fun running around and rolling in the mud. Its a good job the mud blends into Cassius' fur, I am not so lucky, looks like my Mommies will make me have a bath!

Don't we look handsome together!

Happy Independence Day

2007-07-05T19:16:00.000-07:00

Yeah, its a holiday. We spent the day driving from Ohio but I still had fun. I had such a good time in the midwest but its nice to be home. Happy 4th of July everyone!

Happy 75th Birthday, Grampy

2007-07-05T18:45:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, my Grampy celebrated his 75th birthday on July 3rd and I was invited to attend his birthday party in Iowa. My Mommies and I packed up our SUV for the long trip to the midwest. Good job my backseat was tricked out for the ride.

We all took turns driving, even me!!!

We first got to go to Illinois to see Grandpa Norm and Grandma Kelley. I was so happy to see Halley and they got a new dog called Maggie. She wasn't real happy to see me, but once we played, she liked me. We only stayed for a few hours then we had to go to Iowa for the big party. In Iowa, I got to meet my cousins, Hunter, Connor and Kyler. They were so much fun!

The party was huge, there were 250 people in attendance, oops, 251 including me!!! My Mommies were really busy helping out so I had to be by myself in the room. Plus, there were some really loud fireworks. The lights were really pretty but those loud bangs really scared me. I was so happy to see my Mommy L when she came to get me that I crawled on her lap and I wouldn't get off!!!.

I spent the day after the party cleaning up. It was really hard work eating the popcorn off the deck but Nonnie was really pleased that I helped out. I got to play with the boys too!. I love running in the backyard with little boys, they run much faster than my Mommies and they chase me!

Nonnie and Grampy were so thoughtful to install a fountain for me to drink from, its hard work chasing those boys!

After such a short trip, it was time to go home to Pennsylvania. We drove for 2 days and stayed in a hotel in Ohio. My Mommies were so happy that I was a good boy I got to play on the bed. I was so tired my Mommies put toys on me, silly Mommies

I had such a good time in the Midwest, I can't wait to go back.

Oh nuts!!!!!!!!!

2007-06-26T06:37:00.000-07:00

Good morning everyone. As you can see, all is well the day after my operation. My bottom is a little sore but not enough to really bother me. I slept really well but this "Little House on the Prairie" bonnet really gets in my way. Why do my Mommies keep calling me "Half Pint"?

Ouch!!!!!

2007-06-25T19:13:00.000-07:00

Today was a big day, I got fixed. I am really mellow right now so I would rather not talk. Please check in with me later, I don't like to be on my blog when I am drugged.

First haircut

2007-06-25T19:04:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, I got my first haircut. I look so cute. My Mommies were worried I would look like a poodle, but the stylist at PetSmart made me look really nice. Here are my pics.

Before:-

After:-

Let me know what you think, love Atticus

The perfect "O"

2007-06-08T16:16:00.000-07:00

We live next to a firehouse and when the siren goes off, I have the urge to howl. I don't know why I do it, maybe I like to sing! My Mommy B says that my mouth makes a perfect o, hence the title.

Mommy B :- Come home soon. I really miss you, it has been like, FOREVER!