Tag Archives: doxies

Emily’s 3 week update

First. Thank you to everyone who shared their love and support during this emotionally challenging time. Three weeks ago this Monday, Emily’s back two legs just stopped working properly. She had trouble standing and could not walk. The path to … Continue reading

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Emily’s wobbly back legs

Today we woke up ready to celebrate my spouse’s birthday, and instead we were greeted with Emily’s wobbly back legs when we took her outside to pee and poop. Ugh. Heartbreaking. A dachshund humans’ worst nightmare. Emily “Mimi” Sue turns … Continue reading

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Happy Got-you Day Rufus!

Fourteen years ago today, I met a little red miniature dachshund and our lives changed forever. Rufus was born on August 21, but we got him on Saturday, October 30, 2004. ❤ I have photographed over 500 dachshunds over the … Continue reading

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May 2018 Meetup

Sunday was LA Doxies’ May 2018 Meetup, and of course the occasion proved to be another Dachshund Sunday Funday. Proof is in the pictures. 🙂 What I liked most about this particular gathering of 26 happy hounds and their humans, … Continue reading

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Hug a dog harness

Rufus has been wearing hug-a-dog harnesses for a decade or more. We have tried other harnesses, and enjoy options, but for us hug-a-dog harnesses have a proven track record. Our handsome hounds get to look stylish while giving their humans … Continue reading

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Dachshund Belt

Hello friends. Hope everyone had a very fun and safe Labor Day Weekend. As you’re all getting home and preparing for the week ahead, please be certain to stop by and visit our long-time friends at Blade+Blue. They’re offering this … Continue reading

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Ojai Doxies’ Monthly Meetup

Keeping with our weekly tradition: Dachshund Sunday Funday, we attended our Ojai Doxies’ Monthly Meetup (on Sunday obviously). 🙂 It’s a nice, relaxed, intimate group of friends. It’s always a good time for us and ours when we’re hanging at … Continue reading

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More Dachshund Days of Summer

Hello friends. As hump day comes to an end, we hope everyone is well midweek and keeping cool during this long hot summer month. Thankfully, our handsome hot dogs have kept cool by visiting our local dog-friendly beaches. Beach days … Continue reading

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June 2nd

Birthday month continues. June 1st I spent the afternoon with my pack at the beach, and loved every minute of it. June 2nd, I spent the day being physical and hiking the mountain with Milo and his human. And thankfully, … Continue reading

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Help Cappie, please

Hello friends. This is just a friendly reminder and update on the darling doxie Cappie – as some of you have asked. He is doing much better, and of course, his progress comes at a price. Today’s test alone cost his … Continue reading

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