Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Happy New Year!

As you can probably tell by the complete lack of updates, life has gotten quite busy. The new job and school are keeping me too busy to take many pictures of the gang, much less write anything that isn't work or school related.  (I do post pics occasionally on Franklin's Facebook page)

Everyone is doing great. The 2011 holiday gift stuffed toys are still intact. The tubshitters seem to have stopped tubshitting.

Lola has claimed a new bed with her best friend:

Franklin is testing the bounds of how long he can go without a haircut (3 months seems to be the limit, I called and made an appointment for next weekend):

and he got a new necktie

Doesn't he look smart and businesslike?

Lola is suffering a bit from winter - fewer outings and opportunities to see strangers. We haven't been able to go to SocialBulls often, but we'll try to get back in a groove. She misses her weekly trips to the farmers' market as well, and is showing more fear and stress. We're going to try the Thundershirt. Have any of you had luck with it for anxious dogs? 

In general, life is good.

We wish all of you the best for 2013!
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  1. ChristineJanuary 2, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Happy New Year! Franklin might be even more adorable in his necktie than in his bow tie...too close to call. Poor Lola -- our Thundershirt has had no impact at all on Nabi's fear issues and maybe only slightly helped a nervous foster and Willie (whose issue is overexcitement on walks, not fear). You are welcome to borrow ours if you want to try it before purchasing one. We have a size M.

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    1. ClaudiaJanuary 2, 2013 at 4:07 PM

      I think Lola needs a L or XL - she's a pretty busty gal! But thanks for the offer. Hopefully we'll see you soon - it's been forever!

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  2. Annie & Pauls MomJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Happy New Year! Annie and Paul both have thundershirts. Paul's tends to work a bit better than annie's because his fits him tighter. (looks like a hunk in a muscle shirt!) Where Annie tends to swim in her's. If you want to look at it, click here [http://annienpaulsworld.blogspot.com/2012/05/nearly-wordless-wednesday.html] or here [http://annienpaulsworld.blogspot.com/2012/10/sandy-possible-uninvited-house-guest.html]. Hope this helps some!

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    1. ClaudiaJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:50 PM

      awwww. He is hunky! I picked up an XL which seems a bit large, so will take it back for a snugger size and see how it works for Ms. Lola. Thanks for sharing your experience - glad it works for Paul.

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  3. Two Kitties One PittieJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Happy New Year!!! I hope that the Thundershirt helps Lola. It has helped Zoe in the past (hers is also a medium though so I can't lend it to you!). We miss you guys and hope we can get together soon!

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