GREATEST AMERICAN DOG - EPISODE FOUR

Freakin unbelievable. They booted off Ron and Tillman. Has the world gone mad? What’s wrong with those judges? Last night’s show started out pretty good with the humans having to predict whether their dog would pick up or leave certain items during the Dog Bone challenge. JD and Galaxy won the challenge and sent Travis and Presley to the doghouse. After that the show went straight to Hades. I guess I’m gonna have to pull for Bill and Star now.
SCUBA’S SECOND PICK – BILL AND STAR

You’ll have to forgive Scuba, she’s a little emotional about her pick of Ron and Tillman being shown the doggie door and I have to agree with her. The final challenge was a photo shoot based on the dog’s personality with one catch. The personalities were pre-selected and the humans had to draw out of a bowl for their dog’s personality, which makes no sense whatsoever. Ron and Tillman picked the lazy personality and that’s what they did but the judges hated the photo. Said it was the worst photo of a bulldog they had ever seen. But at least Bill and Star are still in it.
KEIKO’S PICK – BILL AND STAR

And what about Teresa, she picked the personality of anger and used the snarl band around Leroy’s snout to get him to snarl? Did you pups see that? Or what about her tormenting him to make him angry? Then she gets mad when he bites her. On top of that, the judges reamed her for using the snarl band saying it was inhumane and cruel (which it is) but then turn around and boot off Ron and Tillman. Not making a lot of sense. But I do agree that JD and Galaxy’s photo of a sneaky personality was pretty cool. And my boys Travis and Presley are still in it, sorry Scuba.
NORMAN’S PICK – TRAVIS AND PRESLEY

Just filling in while Toby throws his tantrum, though I think Scuba may be right behind him. I’m in agreement with you pups that the judges just ain’t right in the head. And I’m really sorry to see Ron and Tillman leave; I was pulling for that big-headed dog. I guess now I go for Travis and Presley. Wait a minute, I think Toby wants to say something.

DUKE’S PICK – TRAVIS AND PRESLEY

GRRRR!!!!

CANINE HEROES - THE 1925 SERUM RUN

BALTO THE SLED DOG

On January 22, 1925, Dr. Curtis Welch sent a telegram alerting the Alaskan governor of the outbreak of diphtheria in Nome, Alaska. The serum needed to combat the disease was delivered to Nenana, the town closest to Nome but still almost 700 miles away. The only aircraft available was useless, having been dismantled for the winter. A relay of sled dogs, it seemed, would be the only way to transport the life-saving medicine.
On January 27, 1925, with the temperatures dropping to –50 degrees below zero, the first team set out from Nenana thus beginning the six day journey. Through bitter cold, blizzards and whiteout conditions, the dogs and their mushers pushed on. Over 150 dogs bravely trekked through horrible conditions with several dying along the way, but they delivered their precious cargo and prevented an epidemic which could have claimed the lives of many of Nome's children.
While their human counterparts toured America as heroes, many of the dogs that traveled with them were treated horribly. Balto, the lead dog who led the way into Nome with the serum, was among those who were sold and displayed in museums under horrible conditions. It wasn’t until George Kimble, along with other citizens of Cleveland, Ohio, purchased Balto and his team, that these brave dogs were finally treated with respect. The seven dogs, Balto, Alaska Slim, Fox, Billy, Sye, Old Moctoc and Tillie lived out their days in a good home at the Brookside Zoo in Cleveland.
While human arrogance combined with the horrible treatment of these brave dogs would taint the accomplishments of The 1925 Serum Run, there can be no mistaking the extraordinary effort put forth by these courageous dogs who truly were canine heroes.

THE DOG-EATING ELEPHANT

AS YOUNG TOBY SNIFFS HIS FAVORITE TREE, HE UNWITTINGLY PASSES WITHIN FEET OF THE VICIOUS AND MUCH FEARED, "CANUS LUPUS DEVOURUS ROSEUS ELEPHANTIDAE", OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE DOG-EATING PINK ELEPHANT"

CHEAP BEER AND DOGGIE BISCUITS

AFTER A WILD NIGHT OF PAWTYING TO CELEBRATE THEIR BRILLANT WEBLOG AWARD, MORNING CAME AND FOUND;

SCUBA PASSED OUT IN THE BACK YARD,

KEIKO BENEATH THE COFFEE TABLE,


TOBY ASLEEP ON THE COUCH CUSHION ON THE FLOOR,

NORMAN HANGING OFF THE COUCH.

SHOOTING IN THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH

Freakin unbelievable!!! Did you pups read about that crazy guy in Knoxville, Tennessee? Went into a church and started shooting? Killed two people, for what, because they belonged to a ‘Liberal’ church?

Holy puppy poop! Careful Scuba, you just used the ‘L Word’. You know how some humans just hate the ‘L Word’. Don’t know why really, it’s all very sad.



Yeah, never could figure that one out. Like it’s wrong to accept others for who or what they are. I’m glad us dogs aren’t like that. We like everybody, well, Toby doesn’t.


That’s cause most humans are crazy. They kill each other and then they have the nerve to call us animals, dominant species, my ass. GRRRR!!!

Brillante Weblog Award

Our friends Thor and Marco Polo gave us this really pawsome award. Many tailwags go out to them for this great honor

The rules for this award:

1. Add the Logo of the award to our blog - Done
2. Nominate at least seven other blogs - Done

Barlowputz

Gaia the Airedale

BetaPuppy

Molly

Pug and Bugg

MJ

Sparky
3. Leave a message for our nominees on their blogs - Done

COYOTE

WE HAD A VISITOR THIS MORNING. MOM WOULDN'T LET US GO SAY WOOF, THAT WOMAN FREAKS OUT OVER EVERYTHING. WE JUST WANTED TO GIVE HIM SOME DOGGIE BISCUITS CAUSE HE LOOKED HUNGRY.

RUSTY

ONCE AGAIN, RUSTY IS LEFT TO PONDER THE UNFAIRNESS OF LIFE

THE GREATEST AMERICAN DOG - ESPISODE THREE

Woof, everypups. Last nights episode of The Greatest American Dog was pretty good. The emphasis was on teamwork and the challenges were really tough. Travis and Presley teamed with Brandy and Beacon for the first challenge, which was an obstacle course. Despite Brandy’s shrieking throughout the entire challenge, they won the Golden Bone, though I don’t know how Travis and Presley put up with Brandy’s screeching. David and Elvis were shown the Doggie Door but my pick Ron and Tillman are still in the hunt.
SCUBA’S PICK – RON AND TILLMAN

Yeah, it was a good show, but I did like the ‘Leave It’ challenge from last week’s show better. And after listening to Laurie rat out Elvis’s attitude to the judges, I was hoping she’d be the one to go. Freakin unbelievable, turning on your own packmate, now that’s just not right. But, at least Bill and Star are still in it and they did really well last night.
KEIKO’S PICK – BILL AND STAR

I’m with you, Keiko; Laurie should have been shown the Doggie Door. And after she was rubbing noses with David and being all friendly, snitching out his dog Elvis like that. You don’t turn on your own pack, no matter what. But my boys are still in it, Travis and Presley did good.
NORMAN’S PICK – TRAVIS AND PRESLEY

David and Elvis were robbed, I tell you. At least they finished the agility course on their own and didn’t cheat like Laurie did. Did you pups see what she did? Tearing the paper covering the hoop so it wouldn’t frighten little Andrew? And what about Brandy lifting the end of the chute? If that’s not cheating, I don’t know what is. David and Elvis got the wrong end of the bone last night and I don’t even want to talk about Laurie selling out David and Elvis in front of the judges. She should have been thrown out of the Doggie Door headfirst. GRRRR!!!

TOBY’S PICK - BOYCOTTING THE REST OF THE SHOW DUE TO HIS PICK OF DAVID AND ELVIS BEING SO RUDELY TOSSED OUT OF THE DOGGIE DOG AND THE JUDGES OBVIOUS INCOMPETENCE.

CANINE ARCHAEOLOGISTS

THE SPEECH

AS TOP DOG OF THE PACK, SCUBA GIVES TOBY THE 'WHAT EVERY PUP NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT BEING A DOG' SPEECH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!

Yesterday was Mom's birthday, we're not sure how old she is but we think it's somewhere around 301 in dog years (that's like almost dead). In addition to jumping on her and giving her lots and lots of wet, sloppy kisses at 4:30 in the morning, we got her two dvd's,the special addition of Aliens and Predator 2. But Toby had to be different and get her something by himself.

TOBY WITH MOM'S BIRTHDAY PRESENT

RABBIT STALKER

COME OVER HERE LITTLE BUNNY RABBIT, NORMAN WANTS TO PLAY

CANINE HEROES - THE TRUE STORY OF SOOCHOW THE MARINE

Soochow was a bulldog-terrier mix who was born in Shanghai in 1938. The scruffy little dog had miraculously survived on his own, avoiding numerous attempts on his life by hungry Chinese cooks. Then one rainy night this tough pup found his destiny while accompanying U.S. Marines patrolling the Wu Chin Bridge in Shanghai, marching right along with the Marines in the pouring rain. One Marine sentry was so impressed by the little dog’s loyalty that he smuggled the pooch back to his barracks. The pup would soon capture the hearts of America’s finest and thus the legend of Soochow was born.
Soon the pooch was given his own uniform and was promoted. But he was a scrappy mutt who had a Marine Corps temperament and he found himself tossed in the brig for conduct unbecoming (on one occasion he had lifted his leg to the flagpole, which is obviously against Marine Corps regulations).
When the 4th Marine Division headed for the Philippines at the outbreak of World War Two so did Soochow. He was, after all, a Marine and his place was with his buddies in the trenches. When the embattled Marines were forced to surrender, Soochow found himself, along with his buddies, in a Japanese Prisoner of War camp where he would spend the next three years and a half years. During those trying times, Soochow gave hope and companionship to his fellow Marines encouraging them to hold out until they were rescued.
After the war, Soochow found himself headed toward America where he began a pampered and coddled retirement on a Marine Base in San Diego, California thus ending his military career. It is unclear exactly when Soochow went to the Rainbow Bridge but his legacy continues even to this day and he will live forever in Marine Corps history.
For more information on Soochow and the 4th Marine Division please visit The History and Lore of the Old Corps at http://www.scuttlebuttsmallchow.com/maschina.html

ILLUSTRATION COURTESY OF http://www.scuttlebuttsmallchow.com/

CANINE HISTORY

CELEBRATING THE CANINE CONTRIBUTION TO HISTORY, MOUNT POOCHMORE RECOGNIZES THE GREAT DOGS OF YEARS GONE BY.

4 PAWS FOR ABILITY

4 PAWS FOR ABILITY is a non-profit organization that trains and places service dogs with people suffering from such afflictions as Autism, Seizures, Hearing Disabilities as well as providing companions for those whose mobility is limited.
Founded in 1998, 4 PAWS FOR ABILITY has placed over 300 dogs with almost 70% of the recipients being autistic children. In addition to their responsibilities as service dogs, these canine companions also provide the love that only a dog can give and can help bring autistic children out of their shell and aid them in interacting with others.
Desert Pups has placed a link to the 4 PAWS FOR ABILITY web site in our new THROW A DOG A BONE CORNER for those interested in donating to this worthy cause. Many woofs and howls go out to those who can help.

ARIZONA DOG

HOW ARIZONA DOGS REALLY STAY COOL

THE GREATEST AMERICAN DOG - EPISODE TWO

Woof, everypups;
For those who missed last night’s show, Star was viciously attacked by a piece of wire or ferocious feline (you know how cats are) and suffered a cut on her left ear. I was holding my breath as Bill rushed her to the Doggie Doctor where the brave pup was stitched up. Thank dog, she’ll be O.K.
I really enjoyed last night's show. The challenges were very difficult especially ‘The Leave it’ challenge. I would have been all over that steak and I don’t know how Tillman controlled himself. They’re still my pick to win. Elan and Kenji were shown the doggie door and I felt bad for Kenji dealing with Elan screeching at her all the time. And joining us today is our guest TV critic, Duke, who will give us his poop on last night’s show.
SCUBA’S PICK – RON AND TILLMAN

Thanks for having me on Life Inside The Fence, it’s really pawsome to be here. I enjoyed the show and the challenges, though I think they need to include real dog stuff, like digging holes, peeing contests or killing rabbits, you know stuff real American dogs can relate to. But I have to agree with you, Scuba, I didn’t really care for Elan either, she doesn't know how to treat her dog, it’s a wonder that Kenji hasn’t taken a bite out of her. Elan doesn’t deserve to have a dog. And what’s with Beth Joy breaking down and crying like that. Oh my dog! What was that about? Anyway, I’ll agree with you and take Ron and Tillman for the win. We big headed dogs need to stick together.
DUKE’S PICK – RON AND TILLMAN

Oh, I just covered my eyes with my paws when Star was attacked, I just couldn’t watch. And did you see Bill; he was so upset that he was crying. I just love it when humans cry over their dogs, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Star recovered nicely and she and Bill did really well at the last challenge. In fact they were picked Best In Show by the judges, which is totally pawsome. I’m still picking Bill and Star to win.
KEIKO’S PICK – BILL AND STAR

Well, I wouldn’t have thought that anyone could have been more annoying than Brandy but I’ll agree with Scuba and Duke, Elan needed to go. I swear, all of her shrieking at Kenji was hurting my ears. I thought it was great when the judge started mimicking Elan and screeching back at her. I was howling with laughter. But I do have to wonder how Elan got picked for the show. Did they just need to bring in someone that all dogs would hate and maybe drive up the ratings? Anyway, my boys Travis and Presley did really well and won the golden bone, sending JD and Galaxy to the DogHouse. I still think they’re gonna win.
NORMAN’S PICK – TRAVIS AND PRESLEY

Yeah, I think we’re all in agreement that Elan is an evil woman (she must have some feline in her) and needed to go. It’s just a shame that Kenji has to go home with her. Maybe we should go rescue Kenji from the evil creature.
But I just can’t believe Scuba and Duke are picking Ron and Tillman. Tillman just rolled over when Elvis got into him, what a wimp. Now Elvis, there’s my kind of dog, one with an attitude. I’m still pulling for David and Elvis to win. Dogs with attitudes rule, baby!
TOBY’S PICK – DAVID AND ELVIS

THE MONSTER - PART TWO

IN PART ONE OF OUR SAGA, DESERT PUPS COULD ONLY WATCH AS THEIR MOM BATTLED THE MONSTER......

SUDDENLY, WHEN ALL HOPE WAS LOST......

THE CAVALRY ARRIVES......

AND OUR VALIANT WARRIOR PLUNGES INTO THE THICK OF THE BATTLE......

AND CAPTURES THE MONSTER.

THE END.

NO MOMS, FIREMEN, GILA MONSTERS OR DESERT PUPS WERE INJURED DURING THIS PRODUCTION.

THE MONSTER

IT BEGAN AS AN ORDINARY MORNING FOR OUR DESERT PUPS, JUMPING ON MOM, EATING BREAKFAST, TAKING THEIR EARLY MORNING NAP WHEN SUDDENLY, OUT OF NOWHERE......

THE MONSTER APPEARED!!!!!

AS THEIR MOM WENT TO BATTLE THE MONSTER ALONE, OUR DESERT PUPS COULD DO NOTHING BUT WATCH HELPLESSLY FROM INSIDE THE FENCE.

THE BATTLE RAGE ON WITH THE MONSTER RETREATING, BUT THEN SUDDENLY......

WILL THEIR MOM SURVIVE? WILL THE EVIL MONSTER BE SLAIN? MORE IMPORTANTLY, WILL THE DESERT PUPS GET EXTRA DOGGIE BISCUITS FOR DINNER? TUNE IN TOMORROW AS THE SAGA CONTINUES.

CANINE DETECTIVES

SHERLOCK SCUBA AND THE CASE OF THE MISSING DOGGIE BONE

AMERICAN ICON NO MORE

FREAKIN UNBELIEVABLE!!!! ANHEUSER-BUSCH ROLLED OVER ON ITS BACK AND SOLD THE GREAT AMERICAN LAGER TO THE BELGIANS. HOLY PUPPY POOP!!! IS NOTHING SACRED IN AMERICA ANYMORE?

BUSTED!!!!

SANDWICH? WHAT SANDWICH?

NOT A MORNING DOG

I HATE MONDAYS

STUPID HUMANS

Freakin unbelievable!!! Scuba here, just barking about stupid humans. Foxnews has an article on a preacher who was arrested for his involvement in the illegal snake trade. And this whole thing about handling snakes to prove your faith, well that's just stupid. I'm sorry if I offend any crazy, snake handling, religious people out there but really, that's just stupid. Here in Life Inside The Fence, we've seen Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes up close and personal and we know they ain't good to mess with. Gotta wonder why humans consider themselves to be the dominant species. The picture below is just a little guy that wandered into our back yard and he even scared the hell out of Mom.