Mama Muttblood^..^ - Muttblood
Home: Indianapolis, IN
Gender: Female
Hello from Doggerel
Wed, September 12 2007
I don't really look like a Chinese Crested, although I have that same sort of hair with a mind of its own. But I have been known. . .
Can I come live with you?
Sat, September 15 2007
Well, I don't look my regular self right now. I have morphed into a rescue dog who needed a spot to post a few cute pictures of . . .
back to normal
Sun, September 16 2007
Well, I am happy to report that things back to normal, or for what passes for normal, at our house. As you can see, I have retur. . .
Greyhound picnic
Sun, September 23 2007
Wow, I don't check IndyPaws for a day and a half and I've missed several pages of posts! What great bloggers we have on here. I . . .
Singers and songs
Tue, September 25 2007
Since we are getting all these great songs for our IndyPaws CD, I would like to ask the songwriters to tag each one that you hav. . .
new song
Sun, September 30 2007
I'm in beautiful Williamsburg, VA and was inspired to write the following with apologies to the great Lennon and McCartney:
A. . .
Vick jersey removed
Fri, October 12 2007
The high school Michael Vick attended in Newport News, Va. has removed his jersey from their trophy case "because it was the rig. . .
Costumes
Fri, October 19 2007
Don't forget, y'all, that I will have a few costumes for sale at the Fur Fest tomorrow. They are new, and have only been worn fo. . .
Hilarious pictures
Mon, October 22 2007
I could not help but laugh at these poor dogs, especially the 2nd one. Some of these costumes are pretty creative.
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Watching the World Serious
Wed, October 24 2007
I know we have a lot of football/Colts fans. Does anybody else love to watch the World Series? My dad, who has crossed the human. . .
The other 7 Dwarves
Fri, November 02 2007
I just got this and thought it was funny in light of Taijah's post yesterday. Actually I was going to come up with some of my ow. . .
contest winners
Tue, November 06 2007
Congratulations to Pippy, Zoey, and Jude for winning the Halloween costume contest! I did think Zoey was a very scary Zoeysaurus. . .
Terre Haute dogs
Mon, November 19 2007
I have found the website for the shelter in Terre Haute that has the dogs. It is www.thhs.org. . .
IP Gathering Update
Mon, November 19 2007
My, we are busy IP bloggers today! I called the Broad Ripple Park Family Center, which is the big building on the left as you dr. . .
Dog Show tomorrow
Wed, November 21 2007
It might seem strange that Mama Muttblood is endorsing a conformation dog show, but I just LOVE watching dogs. The annual Thanks. . .
Puppy Mill expose?
Fri, November 23 2007
While watching the dog show yesterday I saw a commercial for what looked to be an expose of the puppy mill business! It had a co. . .
WTHR
Mon, November 26 2007
It was as maddening as I thought it would be. Levi Graber looks as inbred as most of those poor, poor puppies. I don't know if I. . .
Favorite Animal Movie
Thu, November 29 2007
Just to continue to raise spirits around here, I will throw this one out. What is your favorite animal related movie of all time. . .
ARPO success
Mon, December 03 2007
Just wanted to thank any of you who participated in the Santa pictures at Three Dog Bakery on Saturday. We went very early, and . . .
Meet and Greet update
Thu, December 06 2007
Just a reminder about the IP meet and greet. Info is posted on my blog 12/5, and is also on the calendar. I forgot one of the mo. . .
dog abuse
Wed, December 19 2007
My husband read an article to me this AM from the current issue of Newsweek. It involves the son of presidential candidate Mike . . .
Partay!!
Fri, December 21 2007
Since Stevie so graciously mentioned the Petlane party her mom is having I thought I would let you know that we also have some s. . .
I'm BAAAACCCKKK!
Fri, December 21 2007
Hey, did you miss me? I've been off IP for about a grand total of 5 hours. You probably thought you would have a little more of . . .
successful adoption day
Sat, December 22 2007
ARPO had a successful adoption day today at the Castleton PetSmart. They had 4 dogs and cats adopted. They also have a beautiful. . .
Stray kitty
Wed, December 26 2007
Man, I lay down for a little nap, and when I got up there were 4 new pages of posts! Must not be a whole lot of folks doing afte. . .
FIDO
Thu, December 27 2007
In today's paper, the Metro section, page B2, there was an article about Darcie Kurtz. She was nominated as a Star Neighbor, one. . .
Wiener Wonderland
Fri, December 28 2007
I'd love to take credit for the idea, but that must go to Waylon Alan, who suggested Wiener Wonderland.
Going to ground are . . .
Wha' Happened???
Wed, January 09 2008
Wow, it looks like we are missing several pages of posts from yesterday. Is it the new upgrades to the site? . . .
found keys
Wed, January 09 2008
I will re-post this from yesterday. After the snow thawed the other day I found a key chain with a couple of keys and many store. . .
Benefit 1/11
Thu, January 10 2008
There is a DoggiePalooza tomorrow night at Birdy's at 71st and Keystone. It is a benefit for the Indy Pit Crew and the Humane So. . .
adorable Basset mix
Sat, January 12 2008
I just came from the weekly ARPO adoption fair at PetSmart in Castleton. There is a lovely little girl named Lucy who is a mostl. . .
PBS show on dogs
Sun, January 13 2008
Tonight on PBS there is a show on dogs. It is listed under Nature in the TV listings. I don't know if it is a new one or not, as. . .
Retrieving messages
Wed, January 16 2008
Is anyone else too stupid to be able to retrieve their messages with the new system? When I click on the message link, the only . . .
classified ads
Mon, January 21 2008
When I looked at the IndyPaws page in the paper today, I was distressed to find the Pet Classified Ads at the bottom of the page. . .
pet talk change
Thu, January 24 2008
Okay, here's the real reason I want the original poster's avatar on the Pet Talk page...because I look like a big ol' overrespon. . .
Fur...GRRRRRRRR
Sat, January 26 2008
I have been searching for a long length down filled coat in anticipation of some possibly cold weather for the Puppy Mill protes. . .
How to search for humans????
Thu, January 31 2008
Is it possible to search for humans on the site? I just tried, using my own first name, under which I post, as Pet Name and noth. . .
Buddies Posts
Sat, February 02 2008
Can anyone enlighten me about the new Buddies Posts feature and how to use it? Mine is empty, which makes me sad, because I thou. . .
Rescued pups
Tue, February 05 2008
As you can see, I'm having another identity crisis and have morphed into 4 puppies. These guys were found in a rural area by my . . .
Puppy Update
Sat, February 09 2008
Here is a better picture of my handsome self. My name is Wyatt, short for Wyatt Earp, the baddest lawman in the west. NotMyRealM. . .
email to Star Editor
Sun, March 02 2008
Here is the context of the email I just shot off to Dennis Ryerson, the Editor of the Indianapolis Star. If all of us could writ. . .
Response from Braden
Tue, March 04 2008
I just got a lovely email from Braden, the GM for IP. He reiterated what he told Ana over the phone, and said that having us voi. . .
Update on CVS puppies
Fri, March 07 2008
The puppies that were thrown from the truck at the CVS (see Connie's previous posts) have been checked by the vet and given a fi. . .
Hi to Skippy from Rosie
Sat, March 08 2008
I just talked to Rosie, Boomer, and Nadji's mom. She hasn't been able to be on much due to work commitments, etc, but she wants . . .
Petland
Sun, March 09 2008
I guess I'm just a glutton for punishment. I went into Petland in Carmel last night because I was in the neighborhood, I had hea. . .
small dog for adoption?
Tue, March 11 2008
Because my brain is a sieve, I can't remember if anyone has posted recently about dogs for adoption. A friend of a friend is loo. . .
Are your pets donkeys or elephants?
Thu, March 13 2008
Here is a fun new quiz to determine whether your animals are Democrats or Republicans. I'm pretty sure that all cats are INDEPEN. . .
Any Petland anecdotes?
Sun, March 16 2008
According to the organizer of the puppy mill protests, we can't protest at the Carmel/Westfield one unless we have definite proo. . .
Tribute to Freckles
The late, great Freckles' mom and dad asked me to post the poem that I wrote and read at her memorial service last Saturday.
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Farrah update
Just wanted to give you an update on Farrah the foster dog. Since Papa Muttblood was gone last night and will be gone most of th. . .
new pop-ups
Uh, what's up with the annoying pop-ups that have started flashing across the bottom of this website? One of the things I really. . .
Freckles' memorial
Sorry for the short notice, but I'm not well known for my organizational skills. Tomorrow at 9:30 AM some of us are gathering fo. . .
Rescue update
Our new girl is doing well. I named her Farrah, kind of a play on the word pheremone, which is what got her in this mess to begi. . .
Update on my boyfriends
I have very good news to report. A doctor who was here at the hospital yesterday called a rescue organization who came and picke. . .
OOOPS I did it again
As you can see, I'm not myself again. I am a German Shepherd. I found this beautiful girl this afternoon in front of the hospita. . .
No Kill seminar
Just curious to know what IP peeps will be attending the Move to Act seminar featuring Nathan Winograd on Saturday and Sunday. I. . .
Petlane orders
Today's the last day of the month, and I am closing Kathi Moore's party this evening. If you would like to add anything to the o. . .
Mycotoxin poisoning? MULCH ALERT
I spent yesterday AM at the emergency vet with my friend, Tonya. Her dog, Annabelle, was extremely weak (no lethargy) and unable. . .
Happy Ending for Sophie
My friend, crazy Carolyn, and her wonderful ex-husband (yes, sometimes they can be wonderful) went to meet Sophie, the GSD that . . .
Next IACC Board Meeting
Several people have expressed an interest in attending the next IACC board meeting. It will be held at the facility on S. Hardin. . .
puppy and kitty cams
I forgot to report that one of the things IACC is going to try to do to promote themselves is to have puppy and kitty cams like . . .
IACC Board Meeting
Stacy and I went to the IACC Board meeting last night. I found it very interesting. It was both videotaped and audiotaped, and i. . .
Pampered Pet Reminder
Don't forget about the combined Pampered Chef and Petlane party going on at our beloved site manager's house on Sunday at 4:45. . . .
IACC Board Meeting today
Just wondered if anyone else was planning to go to the Board meeting today between 5:30 and 6:30 at the IACC facility on S. Hard. . .
Petlane in today's Star!
I'm not telling Maddie that I got in the paper this time and she didn't ☺
I was reading the front page of the My Life section. . .
Random thoughts
I saw 2 things in the Indy Star today that I thought were interesting. The first was the "Chuckle" on the inside of page 1. It s. . .
Tuxedo talking?
Happy TnT Tuesday, everybody. Sorry in advance that this is such a long post, but I am fascinated by this behavior. Although I h. . .
No more message alerts?
For the past several days I have gotten messages here, but no alert to my email. I don't always see the messages when I come onl. . .
Pampered Pet Party
Okay...here is the final update on our former site manager's PPP. It is at Kathi's house on 4/20 at 4:45PM. The time has changed. . .
site coordinator?
I am glad to see that the back page of the whatever section they are calling it these days is now devoted to IP, adoptable and n. . .
Kentuckiana Pug Event
I just wanted to remind folks that the Kentuckiana Pug Rescue event is less than a month away! It's in Lebanon, not a bad drive . . .
We're Making a Difference!
There is a letter regarding the UB's protests in this AM's Indy Star from a woman who said she had not been familiar with the at. . .
OT---Gig at the Pig
My rock and roll band, Double Secret Probation, is playing at the Blind Pig in Greenwood Friday night 3/21 from 9P-1A. Would lov. . .
Safe return of 2 escapees
I've had a Grand Adventure today. I went out to join the girls in the yard about 2PM today. They were making a heck of a racket.. . .
Petland expose in Iowa
I have been on an anti-Petland crusade recently after hearing about a possible cover-up of parvo at the Carmel/Westfield Petland. . .
Petlane opportunity
Just a few words about the great business opportunity Petlane has going for a limited time. You can become a Pet Advisor (and wo. . .
Rat Terrier and GSP for adoption
I have gotten emails from 2 friends, one of whom is fostering a purebred, male, German Shorthaired Pointer. Great with other dog. . .
Vet Quandry
I am struggling with the issue of routine vet care for my animals. We have gone to the same vet for 20 years. I like having an e. . .
New toy
I just bought a fun new toy at Walgreen's of all places! It's a big squishy rubber tube with a large tennis ball inside. The dog. . .
email to Star Editor
Here is the context of the email I just shot off to Dennis Ryerson, the Editor of the Indianapolis Star. If all of us could writ. . .
Move to Act No Kill Alternative
The Move to Act efforts to make Indianapolis a No Kill community need your support. There have been so many pieces of bad news r. . .
Microchip Clinic
I don't know if anyone else posted about the MicroChip clinic that Speck's is having (ad to the right of this column). Seems lik. . .
Beverly escaped!
Things have gone SO well all week with Bev and Minnie until this afternoon. I had let them out after they ate and was cleaning u. . .
An extra day bargain!
Since this is Leap Year we all have one extra day to enjoy our pets. That's something to celebrate! Because I feel so strongly a. . .
Channel 6 investigation
I just finished watching Rafael Sanchez' piece on Kritter Heaven. The good news is that the dreadful woman is closing her kennel. . .
crash test video
Since Duchess the IG is having problems riding in the car unrestrained, and Connie mentioned my crash test info, I thought I wou. . .
Bev and Minnie
Just a quick note to assure everyone that Beverly and Minnie are doing fine while their mom is in Florida enjoying the beautiful. . .
Thing a Ma Jig part 2
Several of you mentioned wanting to order the toy that Lady Penelope mentioned a day or 2 ago. I can order several and have them. . .
I got adopted!
Wyatt here, for the last time. NotMyRealMom took me to the ARPO adoptions on Saturday and a nice couple came in and took me to l. . .
Wyatt here!
I'm Wyatt the rescue/foster pup. I've been keeping NotMyRealMom company at home the last 3 days. She's "sick" whatever that mean. . .
HSUS Lobby Day 2/13
This is info from Anne Sterling, Director of the Humane Society of the US for Indiana. This is a VERY important way for us as pe. . .
IndyPaws shirts
Hey, Site Manager...Seeing you in your vibrant blue IP shirt reminded me to check back to see if y'all can get sizes larger than. . .
FIDO build at ACC--risky?
This sounds selfish, but I was going to go build doghouses for FIDO at ACC on Sunday AM, but I have this foster puppy at home, a. . .
Rescue Puppy update
Okay. My picture today is of Wyatt, the foster puppy who is to come home with me tonight after neutering, chipping, and shots. I. . .
Lost in Beech Grove
I just received this from ARPO:
Could you spread the word that I have lost a Pomeranian. I am not sure what time
she ran
. . .
Westminster
I was just reading Kelly's post about how her husband usually goes to bed during Westminster, which is exactly what my husband d. . .
ASPCA Vick report
Here is the last "person" to be sentenced in the Vick case. This link also provides info about the people who helped work on the. . .
Izzy Found!
Izzy, the lost Boxer in the Glendale area, has been found! She wandered home last night, not too much the worse for wear. Thanks. . .
Woo Hoo!
I did it! I filled an entire page of posts with my picture. Those of you who get tired of my ramblings won't have any idea who o. . .
Protest Reminder
This is the latest info from the Puppy Mill protest organizer.
*Date--Saturday February 2nd
Location--Uncle Bill'. . .
Lost Boxer Glendale area
I am posting this for a friend whose roommate's female Boxer, Izzy, got out of the fenced backyard around 6PM last night, Saturd. . .
Wolf training daughter's video!
Some of you may know that my daughter, Megan, is a wolf trainer at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. She just let us know that last su. . .
dog for elderly woman
I haven't gotten on the Petfinder site yet, but wanted to throw this out to the IP peeps who are usually up on appropriate dogs . . .
Farm Bill--very important!
This is where the IP community has a chance to make ourselves heard! Please take a minute to check out the link to the HSUS and . . .
Urgent request
This is from Eddie the Beagle's mom, Amber, who was unable to post on the site this AM.
I can't get this to post, and I thin. . .
restaurants open on Christmas?
Kinda late, I know, but does anyone know of a restaurant on the north or northeast side of Indy that is open on Christmas day? M. . .
Chihuahua resolved!!!!
Hold off on rattling the bushes for a temporary foster home. I sent out a blanket email to a bunch of rescue people I know, as w. . .
Found Chihuahua
|I am going to repost this, as it may have gotten buried with all the pages of posts yesterday, and I am really trying to wrap t. . .
Uncle Bill's pics
Happy Muttblood Monday, everyone! In honor of all the muttblood "designer dog" puppies that came from puppy mills I am sending a. . .
Protest Saturday
The weather is supposed to be getting bad, but please don't let that keep you from joining the peaceful protest at Uncle Bill's . . .
Pet Store protests ^. .^
We all make a lot of written noise on this site about the horrors of puppy mills. Now is the time to demonstrate our true commit. . .
IndyPaws meet and greet
The upcoming event is finally on the calendar under "Events-weekend" and "Grand Openings/Open Houses" It is an opportunity for a. . .
IP Meet and Greet open house
I'm going to bite the bullet and have an informal IndyPaws meet and greet at my house December 8th from 11AM-3PM. Some of us hav. . .
Terre Haute Please save one!l
I got this from a friend. They will have to euthanize some of them by tomorrow due to space issues. If any of you live out that . . .
animal ophthamology
I just got this post from a vet friend of mine and thought it was interesting.
(http://www.veterinaryvision.com/See.htm) . . .
HSUS presentation
Chase and Blitzen's mom and I attended a seminar last night presented by the Humane Society of the United States. It was about h. . .
Am I being silly?
This is sort of off topic. I met my new PCP yesterday. I switched to her because a friend had had a very unusual condition diagn. . .
Found Dog!
A friend just called to say that she has a young (1-2 years) neutered male dog that just showed up at her home in the vicinity o. . .
Fall Fur Fest
A big thank you to Old National Bank in Greenwood for hosting the Fall Fur Fest! It was so much fun, and appeared to be very wel. . .
Basset Hall!
Did you Bassets know that you have your very own place in Colonial Williamsburg? It's called Basset Hall, and it is where the Ro. . .
adorable adoptable Beagle
I worked at ARPO on Saturday. They have a new purebred Beagle, looks to be a 15", named Shiloh. He showed up on the doorstep of . . .
About Me: Born and raised by wolves, I have learned to adapt to humankind except for anything involving domestic activity for which I lack any ability or interest whatsoever
Nicknames: Dog Yenta, Nellie Olsen, Doggerel
My Motto: Have a good time all the time
Likes: dogs in general, people who care about their animals, singing, Johnny Depp, The Closer.
Pet-peeves: stupid people, rude people, entitled people, bad grammar, poor spelling, people who are mean to animals, talking on the phone
Best Tricks: I can't tell you that
Favorite Activities: training dogs, helping place dogs in forever homes, playing dress up, shopping
Favorite Food: ice cream, cookies
Favorite Toy: MINI Cooper
Favorite Walk: To the freezer to get some Edy's French Silk ice cream
