Kris -
Home: Indianapolis, IN
Gender: Female
got photos updated
Mon, January 21 2008
Okay, since Amy, Stacy and Debbie put their photos out here, I did too! I'm Deuce's mom and am glad to be able to get back onto. . .
I think Deuce is getting a sister
Sat, January 26 2008
Deuce and I went to Mooresville today to check out Francis, a cocker spaniel who needs a new home. Chip's mom Ana posted about . . .
Friday morning weather report
Fri, February 01 2008
Well, it's about 6am and Mom and I just got back in from our first walk. Star Hunter, I'm sorry to disappoint you, but there's . . .
worst vacation EVER!!!!
Wed, February 06 2008
I'm back from the worst vacation ever. Let's just say it was so bad, I spent $238 to change my ticket so I could come home two . . .
We have a girl!!!
Sun, February 10 2008
It's official. Deuce has a sister and I have a new furkid. Francis joined our family yesterday and she's about as sweet as the. . .
Life is good
Tue, February 19 2008
I thought I'd blog a little about all the changes happening in our lives recently. As you know, Francie Pants joined our family. . .
Pet parent separation anxiety
Fri, March 07 2008
Hey owners, do you suffer separation anxiety when you have to leave your furkids for an extended period of time? My boyfriend a. . .
Do you ever have days like these?
Thu, April 10 2008
Someone posted something about helping the Madison County Humane Society and I clicked on the link. I ended up on Petfinder loo. . .
Who would your pet be?
Wed, May 21 2008
I was thinking about this this morning. If Deuce were a movie character, he's be Mr. Bean, that British guy, really funny, kind. . .
comments about breeding
Thu, June 05 2008
I recently read a post about someone wanting to breed their mini dachsund. It made me want to share this story with you. This . . .
An exciting night
Mon, June 09 2008
Well, I brought two puppies and their mom home with me tonight. The two puppies are adorable! Their names are Lefty and Bubba. . . .
Penny--foster dog update
Tue, June 10 2008
You'll have to read my other post that I wrote last night around 10:45 PM to get the other part of this story. After I cleaned . . .
OT--Life gets messy
Tue, July 08 2008
Okay, this is totally off topic, but I need to vent before I have a heart attack. My family seems to be falling apart and the m. . .
Can I just say...
Fri, March 06 2009
I AM SO BORED!!! I didn't want to go to work when I got up this morning. I should have listened to my inner voice and stayed h. . .
Some good news for a change!
Thu, March 12 2009
Hi All,
I've been following the story of the Missouri 75 that Stephanie posted about early last week. Here's an update and it'. . .
So I told my mom about my foster...
Mon, March 30 2009
I've had Colonel now for a little over two weeks. My mom and step-dad live up in northern IN, so they're not close enough to ju. . .
happy and sad at the same time
Thu, April 09 2009
I'm getting ready to take Colonel to his hew forever family (hopefully). I have to admit that I'm happy for Colonel and sad at . . .
Nothing but happy now!
Fri, April 10 2009
Well, Colonel is now at his new home. I'm so glad I took him there. I stayed for about an hour and let me tell you, it did my . . .
In honor of Memorial Day
Sun, May 24 2009
This is a tribute to all veterans who remember those who made the supreme sacrifice for the cause of freedom and for those whom . . .
Group opportunity
Thu, June 11 2009
Okay, I love the Indiana State Fair and I was on their website looking at volunteer opportunities. It appears that this year th. . .
I wish...
Wed, September 09 2009
I wish I had unlimited resources and room so I could adopt Linus and Elvis from HSI.
Connie, you did a great job writing El. . .
As Dachsaholic says...
Cancer sucks!
Both my grandmother and step-mom have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the past week. Thoughts and prayer. . .
What a mess!
I got home after work yesterday and checked on the kittens and momma. I had them in a large dog crate for the day, along with l. . .
OT Tuesday frivolity
CAPTAIN CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVE MAN!
Sorry, I just needed to yell something frivolous to release some pent up energy. Had a huge d. . .
I need kitten help!
Okay, so I got these two tiny kittens and a surrogate foster mom cat from HSI yesterday to foster for 6-8 weeks. These little k. . .
A good hound dog story
For all you hound owners, hound owner-wannabes, or anyone who enjoys a good story, click on the link below and read Pioneer Woma. . .
It sure is Monday
I cleaned the house yesterday and this morning Francie threw up twice. And someone pooped in the living room..not sure if it wa. . .
OT Tuesday--just venting a bit
Have you ever dealt with someone who just couldn't get it no matter how many times you explained something?
And don't you j. . .
Four new foster kitties
Okay, so I took Peanut and Gracie Lou back to HSI this morning. And I cried, although it wasn't as bad as the last time.
A. . .
It's bittersweet
I'm taking Peanut and Gracie Lou Freebush back to HSI tomorrow and I feel bittersweet about it. I shouldn't have incorporated t. . .
Dog left in car
Okay, I went to Tuesday Morning (the store) earlier today. It's the one by the Petco on 96th Street. I went around 12:30 and a. . .
What a week!
All I can say is, I'm glad to be back home in Indiana!
I went to IA for work this week and was supposed to fly back Wednesd. . .
kitten question
Do kittens lose their nails? Is that normal? I've found what look like their nails on the floor by their scratching posts. Can. . .
My poor momma robin...
Yesterday after the storm, a huge limb extending from the main trunk of my 60-ft sweet gum tree was dragging the ground so I had. . .
neighbor's dog--part II
Yesterday I posted about my neighbor's cairn terrier who has behavioral issues and has bitten the owners (elderly couple). I as. . .
cairn terrier being a terrorist
Hi guys. My neighbors are elderly (in their late 70s and early 80s) and they recently adopted a 4-year old cairn terrier.
. . .
socializing the kittens
Last night, I decided the kittens were big enough to come out and mingle with the rest of the household while I'm home. I'm hap. . .
OT Tuesday-random musings
1. I'm very tired today. Why do people ask hard things of me when I'm this tired? It only serves to completely annoy me.
. . .
Getting some foster kitties today!
I'm going to pick up 3 eight-week old kitties from HSI this afternoon and foster them. This is my first fostering attempt with . . .
Anyone else feel brain dormant?
I'm so sleepy today! I think my brain went dormant. Anyone else feeling that way? . . .
Let's vote for HSI!!!
Come on IndyPaws people!!! Let's vote for The Humane Society of Indianapolis.
We can vote every day and it's really easy. C. . .
Sunday morning freak out....
Sunday morning, around 4am, I woke up because I thought I heard something but then wondered if I had dreamt it. After I'd been . . .
Paw Peeps Cookout 06/12/10
If anyone's not on Facebook, I'm hosting a cookout at my house for us IndyPaws peeps on Saturday, June 12th. Start time is 6:30p. . .
Is anyone else glad it's Friday?
Or is it just me? This week has been the longest week. I've woken up almost every morning this week thinking it was Saturday. . . .
OT--Wednesday funnies!
Here's a funny little list to give you a chuckle this Wednesday morning! I can totally relate to #6 and #11. Have a great day!. . .
Recovery mode
I love Francie and I'm so glad to have her home with me. She continues to improve and gain strength in her back legs. The ster. . .
Francie update
The vet called me with news that leaves me optimistic (guardedly so). First, Francie didn't have a stroke.
Second, the x-r. . .
Francie can't get up
She's much worse. We're headed to the vet in a few minutes. I can't stop crying. . . .
worried about Francie
Francie seems to have lost some function in her back legs in the past two hours. She couldn't climb the steps to come inside, . . .
OT--the day ahead
It's 9:23am and I'm dreading the day ahead. I have to go into what I'm anticipating will be a particularly adversarial meeting . . .
OT--from the Wall Street Journal
Another great op-ed piece from today's Wall Street Journal. It addresses the valid concerns many Americans have with the healt. . .
OT--Impact to Hoosiers
This is the text of an op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal written by Governor Daniels from 03/26/10. It's an interesting rea. . .
Dudes....
Is it time to leave work yet? I think I have ants in my pants. And it's only 12:33pm. 4 more hours to go................. . .
Kids-don't try this at home...
Or a more aptly titled entry would be "The really dumb thing I did last night at home."
It was bedtime and I'd been burning c. . .
OT Tues: Who gives a crap Tuesday.
I officially declare today "Who gives a crap Tuesday".
On that note, I refuse to give a crap about anything today. I will . . .
OT Tuesday--Spring excitement!
I realize it's not quite spring yet, but I'm excited cause the contractors are starting on replacing all the siding on the exter. . .
Sleep interrupted
Last night, my niece (she's 19, has been in lots of trouble before and has been living with me for the past year) introduced me . . .
Dog photos to make you smile.
If you need to put a smile on your face, click on the link below. Pioneer Woman's photography assignment for the week was dog p. . .
OT--try these for a good laugh...
I'm personally going to try #11,12 and 14 this year. Because that's how I roll....
1.. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car. . .
Weird night
It's not uncommon in our house that I have to get up once in the night to let the dogs out to do some business. But last night . . .
My situational tourette's
is out of control...
#$&*(%#^@&%#)%_%^&$#&@)%#@%(*^#$(%(#%&@#(*%&@#(*%&%(*#^$(@#*$&@#%&)(#$^($#*%^#)!)#$^#%#*%)^*#$^#(&*&%(#). . .
OT Tuesday--time for a change?
I'm wondering if it's time for a change. Anybody else ever wonder that?
If I could make it happen right now, I'd change the. . .
What's your favorite love song?
In honor of Valentine's Day, I thought it would be fun to see what everyone's response is to the question in the title.
My . . .
Monday.....
I feel like sticking knitting needles in my eyes today. It would be significantly less painful than enduring this day that is c. . .
HB 1258 made it out of committee
Click on the link below to read the article in the Indy Star. Let's contact our legislators and have them vote for the passage . . .
OT Tuesday--Manifold whys...
Why does Penny clean up all the poopsicles out of the yard in the middle of the night and then proceed to projectile vomit at 4:. . .
anyone else having trouble posting?
When I click on the Pet Talk link, I get an error message.
Is it just me? . . .
OT Tuesday--seriously??
Disclaimer: This is completely non-pet related so stop reading now if you think otherwise.
Remember when I nearly died of . . .
OT Tuesday--crabby day?
Man, all I can say is what the heck is up with people today? The people that I've had to interact with so far today have someth. . .
Sleepy....
Is anyone else super sleepy today, now that most of us are back at work? I am having the hardest time keeping my eyes open!! . . .
Morning Walk...
Yesterday morning, I took all the dogs for their morning walk before I went to work. We were crossing the street and I casually. . .
Christmas!
I heard this song this morning and wanted to share it. Merry Christmas to you and yours from me and mine!
Welcome to our . . .
how to handle year end stress?
Anyone have any helpful suggestions on handling year-end stress? Anything that I can do during my work day? Obviously alcohol. . .
OT Tues: Whatcha want for x-mas?
So humans, what do you want for Christmas? And which list are you on--naughty or nice?
I want hardwood flooring in my hous. . .
Updated info on healthcare reform
CMMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has released two studies of the House's bill and the Senate's bill currently b. . .
What should I do?
Wow, I think the party may really have impacted the dogs' health. Not only was Francie puking yesterday, but Deuce also vomited. . .
What a day!
It has been a day. I found all kinds of places where Deuce has marked in the house while I was cleaning this morning. Then I t. . .
Here's what I'm singing this am
To the tune of "We need a little Christmas."
Haul out the xanax.
Break out the booze because I'm
gonna kill my dog.
Fi. . .
OT--Is it really reform?
I've posted about healthcare reform before on here, so please allow me to share some things I've found as I continue to research. . .
Can I just say
that it's a crappy Monday and the people I have to deal with today are driving me up the freakin' (no, not the word I really wan. . .
Morning scuffle
New experience this am....not very pleasant. Francie's been sick again and I was trying to hand feed her some soft canned food.. . .
IP People party on 12/12/09
Just a reminder of our next social event on December 12, 2009 at 7PM. The details are on our Facebook page or you can PM me if . . .
Ever have these kind of mornings?
I needed to get up at 6am this morning so I set my alarm last night.
I woke up at 6:54. I had set my alarm for 6pm instead. . .
OT Tuesday-- WW II in HD
If you have cable and get The History Channel, you should watch WW II in HD. It's a new 10-part series on WWII and it's really . . .
OT Tuesday--battling the blues
Okay, so I'm battling the blues this week due to a family issue that's making me discouraged, disheartened and depressed. A fri. . .
IP social was fun!
For inquiring minds, we had fun Saturday night at the IP social. Of course, not as much fun as we would have had if our beloved. . .
11/07/09 social--REMINDER!
This is a friendly reminder of the social gathering planned for this Saturday, November 7th at La Hacienda restaurant at Binford. . .
Thank you Dachsaholic...
Dachsaholic (otherwise known as Saint Monica) is such a great resource and help for all of us here. Francie had been throwing u. . .
December social--save the date!
IndyPaws People: I'm planning a social for December 12th. Brad (Boomer/Elliot) will be here from the deep south and we need t. . .
IndyPaws-social event for 11/07/09
Hi Guys,
Anyone up for dinner and socializing on Saturday, November 7th at 6:00pm at La Hacienda on the ne side?
I'm organ. . .
puppies are needy...
Okay, I brought 4 month old Rolo home with me yesterday after Wags adoptions. I have never had a puppy (only babysat them befor. . .
Tonight--downtown at Earth House
http://www.rescuepartytour.com/
I heard this on Bob and Tom this morning. "An American Opera: The Greatest Pet Rescue Ever". . .
Spay/Neuter laws--opinions
Hi Everyone, I've been researching information on mandatory spay/neuter laws and it's brought me to bring the topic to you guys . . .
Did you know???
In case you're interested, here's a link to the city's municipal code:
http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=1201. . .
OT--random thoughts
1. It's freezing in my office. For the love of dog, why is the air conditioner on? I'm wearing a sweater and jeans and have c. . .
puking cat
Anyone who has more experience with cats, please help!! Ella has been puking a lot lately. Is it normal for cats to puke so mu. . .
OT--Health Care Reform
Since it's OT Tuesday, I thought I'd post something about health care reform and my general thoughts.
1. Healthcare is 17%. . .
Before you get a pet....
Please read the information below...consider this pre-adoption counseling! It's from the Best Friends' website, so it's great i. . .
IACC director on probation
http://www.indy.com/posts/animal-shelter-s-chief-put-on-probation
Does anyone on here have more information on this? From re. . .
It's OT Tuesday!!!
Here are some random thoughts since it's OT Tuesday:
1) I'm at the point where I hate more aspects of my job than I like.
. . .
Story from yesterday's storm....
I just have to share this because it was so cute and funny! I had yesterday off, so I slept in until around 8:30 and then got u. . .
Friday tears...
I got up this morning and got the dogs on their leashes for our morning walk. As I opened the front door, I noticed something i. . .
OT Tuesday--Why....
Okay, back to the "why" list since it's off-topic Tuesday.
1) Why does Deuce find it necessary to run from one end of the ho. . .
Don't forget..IP social tomorrow
7:00 PM
Jockamo's Pizza in Irvington!
For those of you who have RSVP'ed, I'll see you there. :-) . . .
IP social this Saturday June 20 7PM
Hi everyone. It's been awhile since we've gotten together, so I'm organizing a social for us for this Saturday night. Here are . . .
Is it Friday yet?
I can't believe it's only Wednesday. Doesn't it feel like it should be Friday by now? . . .
Anyone going to Woofstock?
http://www.hamiltonhumane.com/events/woofstock_2009.htm
Is anyone planning on going to this? Is anyone going to be there a. . .
Can I go back on vacation?
It's that kind of day.....
. . .
Can anyone help?
Penny now has what Francie has/had. The vet is closed until Tuesday and I can't afford to take her to ER vet. Does anyone know. . .
Petland @ Juvenile Diabetes auction
A friend of mine received this offer from a co-worker of mine. It makes me sick. I sent her an email with links to several stor. . .
Bones....
Okay, so lots of you talk about giving bones to your dogs. I've never given any of my dogs bones. One time, someone gave Deuce. . .
Francie is improving
I wanted to say thanks to you all for your prayers and well wishes for Francie Pants. I'm happy to report that she's improving!. . .
Francie is not better...
I came home for lunch and Francie had a couple of diarrhea episodes in the house. At 2:00, my niece called and said Francie was. . .
OT--can I just say...
Some people are freakin stupid and they're on my last nerve this morning. Can I get an AMEN???
whew...it feels good to type . . .
Francie is still sick
Could someone provide me with some input on what, if anything, I should do for Francie until I can get her to the vet tomorrow? . . .
Surprise!
For the second morning in a row, Ella has jumped into bed with the dogs and me, just as it's time for me to get up. AND, the do. . .
Indy Paws social gathering
Hi Everyone,
Since the Poodle Princess is otherwise pre-occupied, I thought I'd initiate another IndyPaws get together.
Th. . .
OT---don't try this at home!
Well, here’s my sob story. I tried to install a light fixture in my guest bathroom on Saturday. The instructions said it wou. . .
OT--days like these?
Do you ever have days when you wake up with your nerves shot and no matter how hard you try not to let people push your buttons,. . .
Indypaws Mutt Strutt Team Shirts
I've made the executive decision that we should buy t-shirts from HSI for our IndyPaws team. Mama Muttblood brought that up las. . .
Are all cocker spaniels PIGS?
Okay, Penny and Colonel are out of control with eating. I just need to know if all cocker spaniels are pigs or is it just the t. . .
an opportunity to educate someone
So I took Colonel in to get his stiches from the neuter surgery he had a couple of weeks ago. While I was at the vet office, th. . .
life with four dogs
Well, I've had Colonel (that's what I'm calling him, because Coco seems like a girl's name) almost 24 hours now. Despite Deuce'. . .
I'm gonna foster a chocolate cocker
named Cocoa. When I took the dogs to the vet last weekend, my vet asked me if I wanted another chocolate cocker spaniel. Someo. . .
Francie freaks out...
I need some advice because I've never seen this behavior from Francie before. Last night, the three dogs and I were on the couc. . .
Did you read Stephanie's post?
Last night, I read Stephanie's post from a couple of days ago about the puppymill raid in Missouri. The owner of the puppymill . . .
How do we do this?
Okay, Stanley and Ella (the cats)were snuck into the house in the middle of the night while the dogs and I were sleeping. My ni. . .
Free Dorito's at the offie??
Okay, did anyone else see this on Fox59 this morning? These guys are from IN. I think this commercial is hilarious!! We shoul. . .
I dreamed about Condor.
Okay Indy Peeps, y'all are invading my subconscious. Last night I dreamed that Connie had us over to her house. Actually she w. . .
I am blessed.
Okay, I just have to share this with you all. This is my first Christmas in my house. I was feeling kinda blue about it all be. . .
Why--part II
Even though it's not OT Tuesday, I have some more why questions.
1. Why do the dogs have to barf in multiple places, altho. . .
Indy Peeps--what list are you on?
Okay, since the pets have their own naughty/nice post, we humans should have our own post too.
So which Santa list are you . . .
Why?
Okay, it's OT Tuesday so I've come up with a list of questions I'm wondering about.
1. Why does dog gas smell so bad? Dang. . .
Popcorn on the Christmas tree
So I'm planning to string popcorn to decorate the tree with. Penny loves popcorn. Do you think she'll try to eat the tree if I. . .
question about dog treat recipes
I have a question about some dog treat recipes I'm looking at. Many of these recipes call for garlic or garlic powder and onion. . .
Francie update
I just talked to the vet. I love my vet. She's so great!!!
Anyway, Francie's arthritis has gotten worse and is not only i. . .
Francie
As you know, Francie has been vomiting a lot lately. When I took her to the vet last week, he said it was from drainage caused . . .
vomiting-when to go to the vet
Francie has been throwing up about two or three times a week for the past three weeks. She's acting normally but the vomiting p. . .
How to firm up dog's poo
Is it pumpkin that you can feed dogs to firm up their poo? All three have diarrhea this morning. HELP! . . .
Petland ad in today's paper
A friend that I work with just brought me the Petland ad that's in today's paper. You'll be glad to know (choke, gag) they're h. . .
A funny little Francie story
This is pretty funny. Last night I was on the computer at home. The dogs had all eaten their supper and had been walked, so ev. . .
how long does it take
for poison ivy to stop spreading and dry up and go away? I woke up this morning with new splotches in painful places. OMG....w. . .
totally grossed out
This morning I was walking the Trio and Penny did something that totally grossed me out and gagged me for the entire walk. She . . .
Penny the chewer...
Okay, Penny is a chewer. She has chewed up all the blinds, some shoes, all the dog leashes, and last night she was chewing on t. . .
Want a pug?
Deuce is driving me NUTS tonight and I'm about ready to pull my hair out!!! ARGHHHHHHHHHHHH
. . .
A poem about irresponsible owners
I read this and just had to share it with you all!
The Family Dog
The family's dog was bought for a guard,
Chained . . .
Bizarre story on cloned dog owner
This is bizarre....
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,399321,00.html . . .
OT: Misery
Since it's OT Tuesday, I need to vent a little bit. I just got dumped by the first man I truly have loved in about 16 years, my. . .
Can anyone explain this?
Deuce has started marking in the house. He keeps peeing on stuff--the fan that sits on the floor, the corner of the guest bed, . . .
my Penny dilema
Okay, I've been fostering Penny since June 9th and I just love her. A friend of mine met Penny the other day and likes her and . . .
Want to meet at WB Pizza tonight?
Would anyone like to meet for pizza and socializing at WB Pizza at 62nd and Allisonville tonight around 7:30? We can sit outsid. . .
Male cocker spaniel needs home
I was out walking Deuce, Penny and Francie (aka the three stooges) last night and one of my neighbors stopped me. She had a fri. . .
I about lost one...
I have finally calmed down enough to blog about this incidence and share a lesson I learned. I took Deuce, Francie and Penny fo. . .
dogs going wild!
Are anyone else's dogs going wild tonight? My dogs are completely wild!!!! Deuce is running around barking like I've never hea. . .
The Storm Defender cape
Does anyone have one of these or know of anyone who's used one with their pet? If so, will you please post about it? I'm think. . .
no spa day for my three
Well, I took the dogs to get them all groomed and all three of them FREAKED out. It took me an hour to get to the groomers (Moo. . .
a moment of peace
I have a moment right now where all three dogs are crashed out on the floor. You should see these three play. It's hilarious! . . .
Adding to the family (temporarily)
Hi Guys,
Last week I posted about the cocker spaniel and her three remaining pups that my hairdresser is caring for. Well, I'm. . .
I'm scared and Mom didn't know.
Yep, that's right. Last night was the first time we had some loud thunder and lightening since Mom got me. Mom found out that . . .
Francie Pants has arthritis
Well, yesterday Francie spent the day at the vet's office. I wanted Dr. Shay to check her out and I had Francie groomed while s. . .
Petlane seatbelts--buy them!
I wanted to put a plug in for the Petlane seatbelts that Mama Muttblood sells. Even though Deuce and Francie don't like them to. . .
PETA ad - buying from petstores
Have any of you seen the PETA commercial with the couple and their child who are going to buy a dog from a pet store? There's a . . .
It's thundering and I'm scared.
I hate thunder!!! And it just rumbled loudly here in Castleton. YIKES!!! I'm gonna spend the rest of the evening on Mom's lap.. . .
Deuce's incessant whining
Okay everyone. This is my first move with any pets ever. I have been packing up lots of stuff the past few days since we'll be. . .
How long does it take?
We're on our fourth day as a family and things are going better than I had anticipated with Deuce and Francis. She's fitting in. . .
About Me: I have three dogs, a teen-aged niece and two cats living with me. How did that happen?
My Motto: Life is too short to worry about keeping your house clean.
Likes: Quiet moments, drinking, the beach, spring and summer.
Pet-peeves: Winter, driving the speed limit on the interstate, mean people, and people who are cruel to animals.
Best Tricks: My brutal frankness.
Favorite Activities: Drinking margaritas.
Favorite Food: cereal
Favorite Toy: I can't really say here.
Favorite Walk: The ones where the temperature is between 50 and 78 degrees, the sun is shining, and there's a breeze blowing.
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