Author Archives: rufusontheweb

Wilbur update

Posted on October 3, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Yesterday we got to visit with our friend Wilbur, the wirehair dachshund. Wilbur recently had neck surgery. Despite his odd haircut and new neck accessory, he is doing remarkably well. He was able to walk, pee and poop almost immediately … Continue reading →

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Four-pawed pet bowls, take 2

Posted on October 2, 2013 by rufusontheweb

The four-pawed pet bowls are back! The last campaign on Kickstarter was not successfully funded in time, but Efeet designer Dylan Kendall is a determined woman. Now using Indiegogo they are about a 4th of the way to their goal. … Continue reading →

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New friends

Posted on October 1, 2013 by rufusontheweb

This weekend we got a chance to meet three new dachshunds, but unfortunately I only remember two of three names – sigh. They were really a lovely pack of doxies, and it was a blast to hang out with them … Continue reading →

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Happy Adopt-a-versary Rusty

Posted on September 30, 2013 by rufusontheweb

The red smooth dachshund Rusty was rescued three years ago, and just celebrated his adopt-a-versary this weekend. I photographed Rusty at my home in Hollywood in February 2011, and despite his checkered past and tattered appearance, he was an excellent … Continue reading →

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DOGS Longhair T-shirts

Posted on September 29, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Being a nonprofit in today’s financial climate is certainly a challenge. Asking folks to give for the shake of giving seems to be a harder pill to swallow for many these days. I think most want to give. At Dachshund … Continue reading →

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Return to hiking

Posted on September 28, 2013 by rufusontheweb

An article in the New York Times recently appeared discussing obesity in our dogs. Sadly many dachshunds are prone to putting on extra weight if we are not diligent with their diet and regular exercise. With a recent move, some … Continue reading →

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Emily

Posted on September 27, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Emily is a total doll of a dachshund. She will always be my first girl doxie. Lily is my spirited Punky Brewster character, and Emily is simply pure sweetness. Rufus is king, Emily is an understated elegance and Lily is … Continue reading →

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My girls

Posted on September 26, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Emily and Lily have the right idea. Let’s just stay in bed and snuggle a little while longer. Have a great day friends.

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A new day

Posted on September 25, 2013 by rufusontheweb

It’s a bright new day. We got a few new Dachshund Delights’ hug-a-dog harnesses and took them (and the doxies) for a walk around the neighborhood yesterday to see how they’d do. They all – the new harnesses and dachshunds … Continue reading →

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Window shopping

Posted on September 24, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Staring out the window for Rufus is probably the equivalent of his humans watching TV; I assume it is a form of entertainment for him. Rufus can seemingly sit there and stare out the window for hours with this intense … Continue reading →

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