Wednesday - In the Pink

Who has who?

Mushroom Wednesday

Look at what I sniffed out at Golden Gate Park!!!

 

Enjoy the shrooms all!!!

Tuesday TV Show - A must see for all dog lovers

I came across this very interesting TV show on YouTube.  It is all about how research into dogs is giving scientists a greater understanding of human behavior.  Fascinating stuff that I wanted to share with all my friends!  So sit back and enjoy the show and know that us dogs love our human counter parts, all we ask if for a little love in return.

Horizon: The Secret Life of the Dog Part 1/6
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=vBCp74FNQYA

Horizon: The Secret Life of the Dog Part 2/6
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=Kc0nKE2UkC8& feature=related

Horizon: The Secret Life of the Dog Part 3/6
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=6rFftIckw14& feature=related

Horizon: The Secret Life of the Dog Part 4/6
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=sYV9rbERLC4& feature=related

Horizon: The Secret Life of the Dog Part 5/6
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=4efKgf33KFw& feature=related

Horizon: The Secret Life of the Dog Part 6/6
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=QX-krkDe4b8& feature=related

Wordless Wednesday......

Look what we have been busy doing........

 You all may think that I just sit around looking cute all day but alas I am a very busy dog.  Not only is there playing that must be done I must destroy at least one article of clothing a day!  It is required.  But what you may not be aware of is that I do a lot of volunteering for dog rescue groups.

One of those groups that I volunteer for is D.A.N., (Doberman Assistance Network).  This group is not a rescue per-say but they assist rescue groups.  If you want to learn more about D.A.N. and the good work they do click HERE.

You may asking why am I telling all of you this, well my two-legger and I have been working very hard to design a new and updated graphic image in hopes of raising money for this organization.  Here is what the board approved:

Now if you are interested in buying a t-shirt, mug, tote bag etc you can go to their CafePress store and purchase one.  All proceeds go to saving Dobermans in need. 

Here are a few examples of items available:

 

 

Thank you very much for reading this.  Also, please pass the word around to anyone that you may think would be interested as there are too many needy dogs out there these days and they all could use a little help.

Stifffies for a Wordless Wednesday!

Not so wordless Wednesday.....

Hello Friends for all of you whom are eagerly awaiting the news of our trip this last weekend.  Well I had some issues, see someone thew a bag of rotten food over the fence in to my yard and I ate some of it.  This caused me to get very, very sick so my twp-legger made me stay home all weekend until my stomach was 100%.  Lets hope that we hace make the trip this weekend, unless I get into something else in the meantime....

Let me leave you with this super image that Nigel Buggers made for me!

YIPPEE it's Friday!!! Here is what the weekend has in store for us!

Hey there folks I have been counting down to this day all week!  I am soo ready for the weekend.  Not really that we have any 'special' plans but I am eager to spend time with my two-legger walking around Golden Gate Park.  If you are not familiar with Golden gate park let me educate you.  This park is not your ordinary park.  It is HUGE! Measuring more than 1,000 acres, the Golden Gate Park has stood as a symbol of natural beauty, easily earning the title as one of the most visited city parks in all of America.  Basically we are staying at a friends house right off of 25th Avenue.  Not even a block away from the park!  We have been heading west these past couple of weekends that we have been visiting there.  Eventually we are going to walk all the way to the beach!

Last weekend we went to visit the Buffalo.  Yes I said Buffalo in San Francisco!  There is a Buffalo reserve in the park. 

In the past, an assortment of animals, including bears, goats, and elk, roamed about a free-range environment. Small herds of bison also called Golden Gate Park their home. In 1890, a distinct bison cow and one bison bull were transported from the rolling Great Plains to the urban paradise of the Golden Gate Park. Hailing from parts of Wyoming and Kansas, the cow was named Sarah Bernhardt, while the bull was called Ben Harrison. The Park Commission beamed with pride as such possessions roamed about their land.

At first, the bison were positioned east of where the new Academy of Sciences will stand. As time passed, some bison were transported to where they can be found today during 1899. Over the years, more and more bison residents began to find their way to the Golden Gate Park Buffalo Paddock, including three from the Yellowstone National Park in 1905. Before you knew it, the herd showcased 30 bison in 1918. Through a successful captive breeding program, more than 100 calves were produced from the group residing at Golden Gate Park. In 1998, this allowed the total number of bison in North America to surpass the 200,000 mark.

I am so very happy to announce that there have been sightings of the Red Fox in Golden Gate Park!  They had disappeared for years but recently there have been sightings!  This is great news as not only are they beautiful to look at but they help keep the gopher and rat population down! Now Chester I am certain that the San Francisco Park & Rec would LOVE to have you come on over and help reduce the population of gophers that has grown out of control recently but for now we will be happy to see these beautiful animals doing that job.  Luckily we no longer poisoning the gophers which in turn poisoned the Red and Grey Foxes whom hunted them.  DUH!  So we will be on the look out for these wonderful animals during our walks.  The sighting was made on the western end of the park. They probably are able to travel back and forth to the Presidio and Land's End fairly easily I am assuming.

Here is a report from Joyce W., who saw a Fantastic Mr. (or Mrs. Fox) on November 19th:
“It was about 4:00 pm and the fox was within 15 feet of JFK BLVD at the far West end.  It was intently watching a gopher hole on a wide open patch of mowed lawn.  Two cars stopped and watched in silence which didn’t seem to bother the fox.   It wasn’t until a jogger came by that the creature dashed into the woods.  I am 90% sure it was a Red Fox and not our local Grey Fox.  Very striking color combination with the red, black and white.  How did these creatures end up in the park? Amazing.  I regret that my cell phone was tucked away.  I was mesmerized by the vision before my eyes and didn’t want to divert my gaze for a second.  I watched it be absolutely still for at least three minutes.”

So there you have it. Coyotes are a similar size, but they run with their tails down and they’re not red in color. So let’s call this a reliable report of a red fox in the west end of GGP at the tail end of 2009. Elusive, aren’t they? (Not at all like San Francisco's raccoons and parrots.)

Here are photos of some east end foxes, from back in the day:

Foxes certainly don’t mind living in and around cities. Near Lincoln Boulevard in the Inner Sunset. Until we get some new photos, these old ones will have to do.

I wish you and yours a joyous and loving weekend!  See you all next week!

What is Buddy thankful for this year...

Today we begin to prepare ourselves for Thanksgiving and I am left with the thought of "What am I, Buddy Wilson thankful for". Yeah I am thankful for the usual things, a warm bed, the never-ending bowl of food, yummy treats, walks, toys, etc. But I think this holiday I am thankful for so much more.

Last year this time my two-legger and I had just moved from the house in Hayward were we shared our life with two-legger named John and a Doberman named Monkey Love. I had only been with them for about six month at that point and was very smitten with that female Money Love. But the relationship between the two-leggers had gone sour, which I hear happens from time to time.

So this brings me to one of the things that I am thankful for, my two-legger still arranges play dates between Monkey Love and I! That two-legger is pretty cool that way she knows that Monkey Love is one of the few dogs we know that is a great grappler/play fighter.

Recently I was introduced to FaceBook and have met some absolutely amazing dogs and two-leggers there. Both my two-legger and I were humbled by their compassion, exhilarated by their humor and inspired by their ingenuity. Soon after meeting Nigel Buggers and Chester Hoover I began and reading their blogs that inspired me to begin writing a blog about my experiences.

And this bring me to the next thing I am thankful for, my friends! You all are what keeps a smile on my face each and every day, you pick me up when I feel beaten down so I can continue fighting the injustices in this world. You inspire me to be better than I ever thought I could be. Thank you and I hope to return the favor someday.

Meet Mia, she needs for a human to show her this life isn't a horror movie......

Here is her web page --->  http://goodkarmarescue.rescuegroups.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=1904224

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Name: Mia

Rescue ID: 106

Status: Available for Adoption (adoption info)

Species: Dog

Breed: Border Collie / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed

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Pattern: Bicolor

Sex: Female

Current Size: 40 Pounds

General Potential Size: Medium

Current Age: 3 Years (best estimate)

Activity Level: Highly Active

Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor and Outdoor

Good with People: Cautious

Good for Inexperienced Caregivers: No

Good with Dogs: Yes

Good with Cats: Yes

Housetrained: Yes

Special Needs: Needs a patient loving home with another dog.

Description:
Mia is a 3 yr old spayed female 40 lb Border Collie Mix. Mia is gentle, sensitive, intelligent and timid. Mia needs a home familiar with Border Collies energy, and their need for mental stimulation and exercise. Mia would prefer to live with another confident dog that can help her adjust and feel comfortable in a new home. With this in place for her she is a wonderful and sweet loving companion. She LOVES all dogs, and LOVES to play. She would be a great dog to take to the dog park, as she enjoys it very much with her foster family and their dog. Mia is house trained, knows basic commands and is working on her house manners. Due to Mia's timid nature a home with kids 10 and up would be best for her. Mia will flourish in a home with someone that is patient, and in search of a second dog that will be a friendly active companion!