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Easter is just around the corner now, so it was time for me to shed my winter locks, and get a sassy spring hairdo. Usually Mommy does my haircuts (which are ok, but not really great- don’t tell her, though) but this time I got to go to a real doggie SPA. It is the Green Dog Boutique on Fowler Ave, and the super fabulous lady who runs it is named Ms. Valerie. Mommy has known Ms. Valerie for many years (they used to work together), but until just recently, Ms.Valerie was living in North Carolina (that’s were we went camping in the woods last year-yuk!). But now, she opened this fabulous doogie boutique and spa right here in Temple Terrace, and all my friends go to her.

Ms. Valerie is my new best pal- she made me look AWESOME (and she gave me cookies, too)! I can’t wait for my hair to grow so that I can go back to see her again. Don’t you think I look great?!

Being a “FURshionista,” you know that I love to go shopping! Nothing’s better than an afternoon with Mommy, lunch out on the terrace of a quaint cafe, and strolling thru shoppes filled with toys and cute outfits.
But some shopping can be more of a chore- you know, lugging bags of dog food or cases of cans. That’s alot of work (although I like it when we pick-up treats). Mommy & I get hot and tired too, because the places that carry my favorite foods, aren’t always close to home. And do I need to mention the gas prices?! No I DO NOT!!!
Well, the other day, I got an interesting e-mail from a Mr.Chewy. It seems that Mr.Chewy has a pet food market ON-LINE. He said that I could buy my favorite foods, treats, and other supplies and have them shipped right to my house. Imagine that- then Mommy and I would have more time for funner stuff. So we decided to give Mr.Chewy a try….

Mommy went on-line at Mr.Chewy.com and do you know what? He had all my most favorite foods- Stella & Chewy’s, Merrick, Greenies, and the Honest Kitchen!! He also had stuff for Mommy’s cats (you know I try to ignore them), so that saves us even more time. While we were shopping on Mr.Chewy.com, we found out that we could tell Mr.Chewy to send my food every month, without Mommy having to re-order. Is that just the best, or what?! And our shipping was free! It was SO easy, even a cat could do it. The best part was that my order arrived at the house in 3 days, Mommy couldn’t believe it.

Mommy says she’s gonna use Mr.Chewy all the time- because he made our lives so much easier. I think that all you pampered princesses (and princes, too) should let your Mommies and Daddies know about Mr.Chewy.com. You’ll love him as much as I do!!! www.mrchewy.com

Ever since I came to live with my Mommy & Daddy, we have had a parade of stray, injured, neglected or unwanted dogs come to stay in our home.
At first, I was very upset by the whole “invasion” of MY space. After all, I was at a shelter when Mommy found me and saved my life, why couldn’t other people help these other dogs. Strange dogs touching MY toys, sleeping on MY beds, eating MY treats, and worst of all- getting attention from MY people. I would pout, and be mean and generally try to make the other dogs leave. I didn’t care that they were weak, scared, confused and often sick or injured. I only thought that they may take MY place.

But as the years have gone by, I realized that Mommy always finds these “rescues” a very nice home of their own, so that they can be as happy as me. Then home goes back to being mine alone, for a little while. And I really am a lucky dog to have so much, it’s okay that I share a little with others that need help.
So the next time you see a stray or injured animal, and think “well what can I do about it?” remember- we can all do something. A helping hand, a bit of food, a kind word, or a place to heal. If Mommy & I can do it- so can you……

Hey, guess what? I was chosen to walk the runway in Pawject Runway being held this Sunday, Dec 11 @ 1pm at the TradeWinds Grande Island Resort. The winner of the runway will win a weekend getaway at the Trade Winds. Wish me luck!

Okay, you guys probably know about our annual office trip that we take at the end of summer. The whole office goes- Dr. Brenda, Charlene, Mommy (Debbie) and of course, ME. Oh yeah, Daddy came with us- he was the driver, and Dyson (aunt Dr. Brenda’s boy dog) came along, too.

This year we decided to go to western North Carolina, in the Smoky Mountains in September. We rented a dog-friendly cabin (which Mommy told me was like a hotel, but for only us) that was on the side of the mountain. She didn’t tell me that there wasn’t any grass to potty on. That’s right, not just no GOOD grass- NO GRASS. Just gravel and red clay! OMG, where do I go poop?! How is this dog-friendly? This dog likes grass!!!

So, mountain life isn’t really for me, but the cabin was nice and clean. There was a big kitchen, which is important to store and fix my food. Mommy’s the best at that. So I guess it was alright.
Anyway, Mommy and my “aunts” bought back really pretty rocks that are all different smells. Mommy says they’re differnet colors, too, but I can’t tell that. She says that they are things called gems- rubies, sapphires, emeralds, whatever! I say they’re rocks. You can’t eat them, but they would look nice on a new collar or harness for me. Maybe for my birthday….
Daddy caught poison ivy while walking in the woods with Dyson, so he has to have medicine like I do when I get all itchy. Sorry, Daddy- I don’t walk in the woods, so you would have been safer with me.

All-in-all, I suppose we had fun. Dyson thought it was great, but he’s a boy, what does he know? Next trip, I vote for Disney or Miami or somewhere with better grass!

It was Daddy’s birthday, so Mommy & I decided to take Daddy to this place where everyone loves golf. It’s called Champions Gate, it’s near Disney World, and the hotel is called the Omni. Guess what? The hotel is for dogs, too. Sometimes, I don’t get to meet many new friends when we travel, but here there were lots of doggy friends. Everyone was so welcoming, and they had really good grass to potty on (good grass is always a welcome sight).

We woke up early on that Saturday because Daddy had “an early tea time.” I don’t know why, because he doesn’t even like tea. Anyway, he went to play golf, so Mommy and I sat out on the balcony to look at the sky and grass and birds. Next thing I know, these really weird birds came by. Mommy called them hot air balloons. We watched them fly by, and then we went for a walk.

I napped the day away, but when Daddy came back- we all went to Disney for dinner and shopping. We had a great time, and I got some french fries as a treat!

Next month it’s off to the mountains! I’ll keep you posted.

Well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve posted anything on my blog, so I thought that I’d better catch you guys up.
Mommy, Daddy and I have been busy with work and such, but we still have time for fun. We all went to Vero Beach last September and stayed at Costa d’Este Resort. Boy was that fun! Lots of good latin music, a fabulous breeze from the ocean, and all the hotel staff were like my best friends. There were even some other dogs there, but I didn’t know them so I stayed with Mommy.
We went shopping in the area (all the shops were very friendly) and Mommy even bought me a strand of pearls- Lily’s Pearls- and proceeds from them go to pet charities. Isn’t that cool?
We also went to an outdoor concert on the beach- there were lots of dogs there, too, and they were all dressed up just like I was! Vero is a great vacation spot for us.

October brought a visit to Universal Orlando and Harry Potter. Mommy is a big Harry Potter fan (I really don’t understand it because he doesn’t have a dog or nothin’). I stayed at the wonderful Royal Pacific Resort while Mommy, Daddy, Aunt Charlene and Aunt Laurie went to the park. It was really hot outside, and I preferred to stay in bed and watch TV. I ordered room service that night- Chow Hound Chicken! Boy, was it yummy. I wonder if Emeril is their chef???

This summer we have plans to go to a resort outside Orlando, where my Daddy plays golf. I wish that I could play golf, too, but Mommy says I’m not allowed. I could get hit with a stick and that would be bad- so Mommy and I will go do something else (maybe shopping for new toys!!).
And in September, Dr. Ernest, Aunt Charlene, Mommy, Daddy and I are all going to North Carolina. Mommy says we’re going mining, I think that means going for long walks in the woods and mountains. I hope there aren’t ticks- they are so yucky!!!

Anyway- I keep you updated. Enjoy the summer. Cami

Are you kidding? Cami is now a calendar girl! Cami was selected by America’s Top Dog Model to be in the upcoming 2012 ATDM Calendar as Miss June. The theme of that year is “Going Green with Style,” and Cami was an organic gardener. We do grow alot of our own fruits, vegetables and herbs at home, and Cami is a big help. So she posed for her picture with a gardening motif.
Shown is Cami’s June picture or you can log onto www.americastopdogmodel.com to see all of the 2012 models (click on 2010 finalists).

Okay, Cami survived her tragic eye trauma just fine, but we all thought that her career as a supermodel was over. Well, we were wrong! Cami went to a casting call for America’s Top Dog Model on Saturday and finished as a finalist for Tampa. Cami won a gift basket with wine, toys, a book, a calendar, and a doggie spa certificate worth $125. Good job Cam.
Now we have to submit a professional photo with the theme “Go Green” for the national competition. Wish us luck…

OMG, it’s been forever since I wrote here. Not much going on. Dr. Ernest, Charlene and myself worked at the Renaissance Festval’s Pet Fest (that was quite an experience!). My niece came into town for spring break (with her boyfriend- wasn’t quite sure about that, but it turned out well) so that was fun.
This weekend is the Festa Italiana in Ybor City. My mother, Barbara (our past asst) and myself will be stomping grapes for charity on Sunday. Our charity is the ASPCA- wish us luck and join us if you can. There is lots of food, drink, music and fun!