Abby - Puggle
Home: Indianapolis, IN
Birthday: Mon, October 27 2003
Gender: Female
Weight: 30 lbs
Bed Hog
Fri, July 27 2007
I had a horrible time sleeping last night.
I am dog sitting my boyfriend's 60-pound Boxer while he is out of town. And so Bo. . .
Good Fun at Good Dog
Mon, September 24 2007
I kenneled my dogs for the first time this weekend. I usually have a dog sitter, but it wasn't in the cards this time.
I too. . .
Comedy Routines Inspired By Animals
Thu, December 13 2007
All Hail the King of Pet Comedy.
http://www.petcomedychallenge.com/?DCMP=ILC-PCC-PETC-PetcTouts&HQS=180x150+WhosKing+Ph4. . .
We're Back
Sun, December 30 2007
After a two week hiatus -- I was in New York for business and in Chicago for Christmas -- Petey, Abby and I are back and ready t. . .
Cat Taken Off House Arrest
Crazy cat mends ways under house arrest.....Court case dropped after owner keeps neighbor-terrorizing feline indoors
http://w. . .
Cats Outnumber Dogs
There is an interesting article in the USA weekend insert that comes with the Indy Star. It's called "The Truth About Cats." Her. . .
A Daily Morsel
I just read this and thought it was too cute not to share.
Cats love to hear their name and the sound of your voice. Talk to. . .
Is Your Pet a Sexy Beast?
I guess this is the new hot thing for dogs in Hollywood. Funny, it's almost as expensive as my perfume. What other silly ways wi. . .
Dog Friendly Divorce
I want to say that this topic was brought up not too long ago: what happens when a couple breaks up and a pet is involved? Well . . .
When is Your Pet Funny?
When is your pet at his or her funniest? Morning, Noon, Night or all the time?
Abby is always funny in the morning when she r. . .
Walking Disaster
Ok, I know I've complained about Abby's horrible habit while taking walks before ... when she sees another dog on a leash out fo. . .
10 Tips to Control Pet Costs
1. Pound pets are penny wise. One way to save money right out of the gate is to adopt a dog or cat from the pound. Pets from ani. . .
Pets as Prey
Pets as prey: The alarming rise in dognapping!
Smart advice on how you can protect your canine companions from theft.
Dog . . .
Sports Training for Dogs
If you have a dog that tears through your house, jumps over furniture, and wants to go out running every chance he gets, you jus. . .
Poop Confessions
Who's the fairest self-admitted pooper of all? The votes are in for the secondnature® Poop Confessions contest. Find out which . . .
Who's a Better Lover?
With Valentine's Day upon us, I thought this article on odd mating habits in the animal world would be interesting. So what spec. . .
Extreme Wildlife Quiz
Test your knowledge of the biggest, toughest, fastest ... or stinkiest.
http://animal.discovery.com/fansites/mostextreme/qui. . .
Hello Doggie
Technology is making dog ownership easier and more interesting all the time. Just as people are staying more connected with cell. . .
Pet Phobias
Interesting .... what's your phobia?
Pet Phobia
- By Jonathon Hardcastle
Fear is a natural feeling, people can fear differe. . .
Has Your Pet Caused a Family Feud?
I'm just curious ... has your pet ever been the cause of a family feud or led to the silent treatment?
It has for me. A few y. . .
Puppy Buyer Beware
I recently read an article that would be helpful for first-time puppy buyers. I wish I had the link to the entire article, but h. . .
Electronic Doggie and Kitty Mail
Give your holiday greetings a furry twist with Purina's Doggie-Mail and new Kittie-Mail!
Doggie Mail:
http://www.petcentri. . .
Is Your Dog a Mathematician?
It all started with Elvis.
In 2003, mathematician Tim Pennings of Hope College in Holland, Mich., revealed to the world that. . .
Chili Used to Repel Elephants
Interesting ...
"Wildlife experts in northeastern India are experimenting with a new weapon to prevent marauding elephants f. . .
Hearing, but Refusing to Listen
Abby likes to test me. When it's time to come in, Petey comes running along and Abby sits outside and stares at me. Then, if I g. . .
Faux Digging
Ok, I don't understand why the heck Abby does this.
She will crawl under the bed and I can hear her digging at the carpet.
. . .
What's on Your X-Mas List?
I assume most, if not all of you, have stockings for your dogs so what are you getting your babies for Christmas?
I have not . . .
Book Recommendation: Lost & Found
I am the type of person that will look at anything that has a picture of a dog on it.
When I was at Borders trying to find a . . .
What's Grosser than Gross?
Warning: This may cause you to vomit in your mouth after reading. :)
If you've read my posts before, you know that both of my. . .
Faulty Sniffer?
Ok, aren't dogs supposed to have a great sense of smell? Sometimes, if I drop a treat on the floor, my dogs can't always find it. . .
Pricey Pussycat
By searching the Internet, I learned the expensive Sphynx cat breed began in 1966 when a domestic cat gave birth to a hairless k. . .
Trimming Tricks
My dogs hate having their nails trimmed.
I used to need my mom's help. She would hold them (one at a time) and feed them tre. . .
Vets Overcharging
I know I posted something similar to this before but I just have to vent again.
I stopped going to my vet in Carmel because I. . .
Training Mistake
Lately, I've realized that dog training is a constant work in progress and it never stops.
For the past three years, my dog. . .
Circus Animal Ban
I love the circus and my favorite animals to see are the elephants, as they are one of my favorite wild animals.
And while I. . .
Miller Beer Bill Board
I was visiting the Chicagoland area last weekend and I saw a Miller bill board that kind of irritated me.
It had a Puggle on . . .
Fighting Dogs, A Status Symbol
I recently read an article in the Northwest Indiana Times titled "Money and Image" by Jean Star. It was based around the notion . . .
Halloween Costume Contest
With Halloween coming up next month, I think it would be cool for Indy Paws to host a Halloween pet costume contest.
Does any. . .
How to React During a Dog Fight?
I tell you, yesterday was the second time this summer that my dogs have been attacked by another while we were out on a walk.
. . .
Animal Voice Over
Say your pet was starring in a major motion picture, what actor do you think should do his or her voice?
While I don't have e. . .
Licking Problem
This video of Charles the Pug is so cute ... it reminds me of my boyfriend's boxer, especially since he was licking the microwav. . .
Are all Calico Cats Female?
I love Calico cats and have owned several. They have all been girls and every Calico cat I have met has been female.
I've he. . .
Fair Sighting: World's Largest Pig
Ok, so I went to the State Fair yesterday and saw Hoss, the world's largest boar.
Weighing in at 993 pounds, I could not hel. . .
Premium Vet Prices in Carmel?
Is it me or does it seem that vets in Carmel (just because it's Carmel) charge higher prices for their services?
I stopped ta. . .
Fat Cats Face Higher Diabetes Risk
Here is an interesting MSNBC article I found. Take a look at this fat cat ... so cute and cuddly, but he looks like he could hav. . .
Nasty Neighbor
Ok, so I got my little community newsletter yesterday only to read the following:
"Please Keep Your Pets Confined
As Require. . .
Before Visiting the Dog Park
Thought this was an interesting article from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
If you're a dog owner fortunate enough to li. . .
Going Buggy
I tell you ... there is never a dull moment when you have a pet.
This morning Petey and Abby were outside and barking like s. . .
"No-No" Treats
While I realize you shouldn't make a habit of giving your pets human food, I know we all do it on occasion.
Per my vet's adv. . .
Puggle Prejudice
Ok, so I am upset that my boyfriend has a prejudice against my Abby. He loves Petey but considers Abby "the red-headed step chil. . .
Love Bites?
My calico cat Suki lives with my mom because she is not a big fan of my dogs. In fact, she hates them. However, she can somewhat. . .
Recognizing Heatstroke
With it being so hot and humid out, I thought I would share some tidbits I learned after reading an article about summer health . . .
Pseudo Pregnancy
I'll never forget when I brought Abby home. She was an 11-month pup whose elderly owner could not handle her.
I was surprise. . .
Importance of Pet Identification
Both of my dogs are microchipped as well as have ID tags on their collars. I find this to be a very responsible step in pet owne. . .
Tummy Ache?
Last night Abby started wimpering after midnight. I assumed she had to go to the bathroom because she drank a bunch of water bef. . .
Puppy Love
Have any of you hounds or felines out there helped create a love connection for your owner? If I were single, I know I would alw. . .
Dogs as Accessories
I don't know about you but I am glad Paris Hilton is back in jail. I've never liked her, especially because she made Chihuahua's. . .
In the Driver’s Seat
While it looks very cute, I don’t think that owners should let their pets sit on their laps while driving. It is just too dang. . .
Should Company's Help Pay for Ke
I very rarely have to travel for my job. Fortunately, when I have had to travel I have been able to find a dog sitter. However, . . .
Owner: Sarah
About Me: I was born in Ohio to a beagle mom and a pug dad.
When my original owner could not handle my spastic puppy ways, I was adopted out to a new family and found my long lost half brother (we have the same dad and a different mom). I still have my spastic ways but my new owner loves me unconditionally.
Nicknames: Abbers, Miss Thang
My Motto: You're Not the Boss of Me
Likes: Food, treats, road trips, walks, antagonizing my brother and owner at times, cuddling, kisses ... did I mention food and treats?
Pet-peeves: Listening to my owner.
Best Tricks: Catching treats in mid-air and eating my breakfast and dinner in less than 30 seconds.
Favorite Activities: Eating, taking road trips, stealing food from my brother, going on walks, barking at others on my walks, eating, chewing bones, playing in the yard with my brother, cuddling with my owner and more eating.
Favorite Food: All of Them.
Favorite Toy: Rawhide Bones
Favorite Walk: Giving unfamiliar dogs attitude on the Monon. If I can't sniff you, we can't be friends.
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