Saturday, November 17, 2007

It's a Dog's Life and What the Heck Does that Mean, Anyway?



Okay, first off I want to make it perfectly clear that the individual who is standing behind the dog in the basket is NOT MY HUSBAND. I swear my hubby would never dress up a dashshund, put it into his bicycle basket, and ride around a crowded city with it. I swear. And I am a very honest person.

The doxie in the basket, with the little hat on his head, is Wally. He is twelve years old and he has been skateboarding, yes, I did say skateboarding, since he was a puppy. The man on the bicycle in the background told me these things after I chased him down with my camera. My girls spotted them when we were on a recent family trip to Seattle, and nearly passed out when I told them that I was going to ask him if I could snap a picture. Of course they followed me into the store that I followed Wally and his Dad into, giggling at their Mother's audacity! I absolutely adore animals and it never ceases to amaze me as to the lengths that people will go to in order to humanize them. Funny, nutty, touching.

Anyway, I guess that Wally is somewhat "famous" up in the area of Pike's Market, Seattle, because when I was listening to the radio, later that night, a reporter for the news mentioned him in a little blurb. You wouldn't think that I would have to travel all the way to Seattle to meet someone "famous", but who knew?

So, just to make you smile, I am introducing you to Wally the Skateboarding Doxie. Kinda makes you wonder, hmmm...?

5 comments:

Wonderful World of Weiners said...

That is one handsome dog. And being a doxie owner myself (hence my blog name) I know a good looking wiener when I see one!
Hallie
http://wonderfulworldofweiners.blogspot.com/

Peggy Payne said...

It was funny that after I blogged with delight about a dachsund named Moonshine, I came to your blog and found a picture of one. Also, very nice to see your daughters and hear more about them. No wonder you're proud of them.

tj said...

...Too cute! And I remember hearing that saying a long time ago, about wishing someone a 'dog's life'. Back then I think it was meant to be mean and wish hardship on someone but by todays standards I would def' take it as a compliment! lol...

...Don't ya just love animals?!

...Thanks for sharing! :o)

Debra said...

Hallie,


I love the name of your blog! I stopped by and saw pictures of your doxies. They sure are cute!

Peggy,

So wonderful to have you stop by! I read about Moonshine, yesterday, and I think there just might be a puppy in your future!

TJ,

Animals are wonderful. My pets bring me so much joy. Life just wouldn't be the same without them.

Patriot said...

Just wanted to thank you for coming by and entering my giveaway last week! The giveaway for this week is up, so feel free to stop by and check it out!

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