Have you seen Angel?

This is Angel a pup from our litter.  She has a happy family that is missing her terribly.  She seems to have slipped her collar and may have ran after something this past Tuesday.  We are all worried sick about her and hope we can find her soon so she can be with the family who loves her. 

Angel is a Black/Lab Husky mix, with bushy Husky fur, four white paws and a distinct white butterfly or wing patter on her chest.  She also has white under her chin.  She is approx. 60 or so but may look bigger due to her shaggy coat.  Her tail curls up like a husky but isn't nearly as bushy as one.      

If you live in Cheboygan, MI or the surrounding area and have seen Angel, 

please contact the Cheboygan Humane Society: (231)-627-8221 

or email me here at 24pawsoflove (at) gmail (dot) com.

Angel at 6 weeks old.

(For B/W Sundays) 

A Brut Moment Birthday Challenge

In honor of our Birthday Boy Brut who turns 6 years old today,  we were wondering if you might be up to a challenge?  After all there is nothing Brut loves more than creating a challenge.

Brut and I were discussing just what that challenge should be and even though he'd like to take all the credit, as he always does, I gave my two dog biscuits worth and here's what we came up with:

Tell us in a post what was the most monumental moment that you and your dog shared, that changed the course of your lives together.  How ever big or small, what happened that brought an understanding between you and your dog and brought your relationship closer than it was before.  What is that one story in your mind that stands out and you repeat over and over to anyone that will listen?  Tell us all about it!!

If you care to join in this challenge,  publish your post on your blog Thursday Nov. 1, 2012, then link back here to sign up for a blog hop of others who took the challenge.  And it is as simple as that.

Happy Birthday Brut!!
We love you!!

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Read about THE THRONE.  The latest disagreement at 36 Claws of Attitude.

I think our almost Huskies finally have come out of their summer hibernation as the fall weather looks like it is  here to stay.  It was such a treat to see them finally running around and chasing each other.  Something they've barely done all summer.  I bet the cooler weather feels good on the brain and pumps that Husky blood in them!  Of course, I wasn't expecting it, so I didn't bring the camera or camcorder out and was blown away by the chase scenes I would have love to caught on film.  Everyone was involved in the Back Pack and the Front Dogs who are always pretty lively were over the top.

So no shots.  No movie.  You'll just have to trust it was the great to watch them all come to life after their summer slumber.  :)

Brut Pack Leader

Brut is not a natural pack dog or born leader, due to his upbringing before we got him.  There were times in the heat of his aggression that I would think he would have been better off being an only dog.  He was designed to be lone dog.  I didn't think he'd ever be able to handle being a pack dog, let alone become such a great leader.  For a while I felt guilty putting him in such a position with Zappa and Fiona, not to mention the Front Dogs coming back.  The stress of so many things changing so fast was overwhelming for all of us, but with Brut's demeanor it turned him inside out and exasperated his own issues.

Dogs were his biggest threat to him and Brut lashed out like a caged animal..  And I wondered more than once if we had pushed his limit.

Then there would be those tiny miracles, some loving affection or playtime that would pass between Brut and another dog and all was not lost.  And I could feel that rusty wheel starting to turn in the other direction.  And I had hope.  If I hadn't seen this miracle with my own eyes, I might not have believed it because it always seemed like it the next breath it would all be crushed and we would be back to square one.  But each time the renewal kept getting stronger.  He was learning to live and enjoy his pack mates.  He just never know how to do it before.

That's when we witnessed this thrashing, out of control dog, grow into becoming the competent and secure pack leader who is calm, and thriving among his pack.  And just needed some help along the way.  Of course there will always be some flare ups, Brut will always be Brut.  But a saying a heard a long time ago keeps carrying me through:

 Don't give up before the miracle happens.    

B & W Sleepy Sundays

Flashback Friday-Brut and Mom's playtime

Somehow dogs always know what you need.  After a stressful, tired week, Brut dragged me out to the yard for some playtime.  How did he know?

Or view on YouTube

If you can't tell I don't know a thing about agility training. BOL! But we have fun and he usually gets me laughing so hard I can barely follow through myself.  Just what Dr. Brut ordered!!

Have a great weekend everybody!  

Caption Zappa

Here's mine:  Bet ya can't eat just one!

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Zappa, my Champ

Champ Zappa and I after a good run

The air was cool, the sun lowering and it was a perfect evening for a bike pulling ride with Zappa.  Special thanks to http://www.dogbarkcollar.com for making this post possible.

Now Zappa loves the bike, he may never be too crazy with the pulling a sled in the snow, but the bike is just his style.  In this short window of fall that we have in the north, every moment counts.  I took him out about three days ago and it was just right that we should take another ride together.

He is always excited when he sees the harness, but it isn't until I ask him if he wants to pull that he sits down and lets me put it on.  Getting him attached to the bike is usually quite the chore, I can't keep him in one place and I'm usually constantly untangling him, but tonight we got all hooked up with little trouble.  I asked Zappa if he was ready and he starts down the driveway slowly while I hop on the bike.  I almost forget to pedal to help him get a good running start and we are off.  He picks up the place and is flying like the wind.  There seems to end to his energy.

Together up the hill we climb, he runs, I pedal, we cross over to the dirt road but I make the trip shorter than usual.  I just want him to stretch his legs and build up those muscles.  So I tell him to turn around and he does without a hitch.  I'm so excited, most of the dogs haven't been able to catch on to this very well and I have run into problems, but Zappa handle it like a champ.  He was slower after we turned around but still at a good steady pace.  My husband who was near house called Zappa and Zappa got his second wind and began to pick up speed.  He carried that steady pace right up to the driveway.  You'd have thought he had won a race I was so excited.

It was a great learning experience as always and it was great fun.  Hopefully in a few days we will be able to try again.  And look, here's a little video of our return.  Hope you enjoy!

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Calling out to Cat lovers everywhere...

Check out Boxer's latest injustice of living in Muttville on the 

36 Claws of Attitude.