Category Archives: Rufus’ Friends

Introducing Elvis

Posted on December 22, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Our newest friend is Elvis. Elvis ended up in the LA shelter system with spinal injuries and dragging his hind legs. Thanks to Animal Synergy, a rescue, rehab and sanctuary for special needs animals and a whole lot of different people; … Continue reading →

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Doxie holiday celebration

Posted on December 9, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Sunday was LA Doxies’ 8th Annual Holiday Celebration. We had about 50 dachshunds and their humans. It was a great event with some wonderful hot dogs. To see some more photos from the big bash click here. Thanks to Karal … Continue reading →

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Thanks Dachshund Delights

Posted on November 26, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Our friends at Dachshund Delights donated a hug-a-dog harness to Lucy. We have been hiking with Lucy for about month now, since her humans are older and less mobile. We had be loaning her one of our harnesses but it … Continue reading →

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RIP Sandy

Posted on November 21, 2013 by rufusontheweb

It is with great sadness that we must inform our friends and fans that Sandy Valentina Jacobson was humanely euthanized Tuesday. About two weeks ago Sandy was diagnosed with adrenal cancer. She stopped eating and was getting tremendously frail according … Continue reading →

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Dachshund domination on the trail

Posted on November 19, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Twice now I’ve had the privilege to hike with five dachshunds on one of my favorite trails, and I’m not certain who enjoys it more 1) me, 2) the doxies or 3) the fellow hikers who smile big as we … Continue reading →

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Standard wirehairs

Posted on November 18, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Every 3rd Sunday of the month is what I call “Sunday Doxie Fun Day.” For the last 9 years we have been meeting monthly with our social group LA Doxies. This weekend was our annual pack walk, and I got … Continue reading →

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Bella Blu revisited

Posted on November 16, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Today is my 692nd daily post, and I’m telling you that random fact because sometimes I struggle with what I want to showcase each day. Every now and then when I’m at a lost with what to share I’ll go … Continue reading →

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Rufus’ friends

Posted on November 12, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Random delectable dachshund delights with Polie and Leo.

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Socialization soapbox

Posted on November 4, 2013 by rufusontheweb

This weekend we attended a mini meetup with some local doxie friends and their humans. It was fun to see Davy Jones and Lucy again (along with others). It’s supremely important to expose our dachshunds to other people, places, things … Continue reading →

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8 of 9 days of Rufus

Posted on October 29, 2013 by rufusontheweb

Looking back over the last 8 years, one of my favorite constant in our lives has been doxie play dates and Rufus’ doxie friends. I have my personal human friends and Rufus has his. I’m friendly with many of the … Continue reading →

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