Feeling Energized!!!

Well today Katsu chose to head to PanAm pool n clinic area so thankfully the two parking lots were clear and we did two rounds there before heading home.  He still did not want to go in so into the back yard he ran picking up sticks and catching those I threw.  Then checked out some scents and under the sun room before playing tag with me then he ran to the door - enough I guess!!!  NOT!!!  Once inside he tore around the kitchen living room at least 5 times growling and barking - I stayed in the landing to stay out of his way.  Then he decided to run the hallway, jump onto the couch and repeat 5-6 times still.  I just shook my head at this.  I stepped out to clean the steps so mail and papers can be delivered and come back in to find Katsu zonked out - that's his red tag not his tongue as I thought he'd had a heart attack on me but he was breathing and opened his eyes when I called.  Scared the daylights out of me I sure can tell you Joan & Harold!!!

Doggie Jacket n Boots

Okay, I'm getting emails about these and thought I'd put the particulars here so everyone is privy to them.

The jacket is a "redrafted to fit" from Quilting Arts Gifts, Holiday 2008/2009 edition, page 102 but I didn't do the embellishing - instead cut out a Winnipeg Blue Bombers football logo and reapplied that onto the center back. It sure would have been easier if I had the dog right here to model as I go type thing, but what I have to fix is minor and one of these warmer days I'll fix it for her lickety split. See I can prepare the addon now and then it'll just be to cut off the previous seam and add these together.

Then the booties I googled for and here's the one I basically followed by Domestika, but again please measure and allow at least 2-3" from the ankle up the foot for the length - something I didn't follow correctly. And then you might want to read this on how to teach your dog to wear booties. Yep, her greyhound reminds me of Belle when they were trying to dress her up too! Poor things, but then they don't want to go outside bear either!!!

Belle's Winter Gear

Well last week Pat asked if I'd make Belle a warmer doggie jacket out of Randy's older fleece hoodie and maybe use the emblem off his T-shirt to dress it up? See Belle never liked the cold and since she's gotten older these frigid temps we've been getting cramp her style badly. She doesn't even chase rabbits like she used to!!!

And I can tell you it's getting cold again after a lovely -16C temps today (balmy compared to last week) and with the snow that fell all day and now the wind picking up I'm glad I did my errands today and finished off Belle's outfit and delivered it. It's not perfect but without a model handy it's not that bad, but in need of some butt end extension!!! LOL!

Last week I stopped into ValuVillage and found this kids fleece blanket like brand new for $0.99 and could not resist making another inside cover for her as her sweater is looking well worn. I think its really cute and I even hand embroidered a black blanket stitch all around too!!!




It was kinda cute when she was getting dressed, she didn't know what to do and I wish I had a movie camera to catch her first steps in them booties!



I can just see her thinking "Gosh how many does it take to get me dressed and for what reason pray ask I - and pics taken too"!!! ROFLOL!



Kinda funny but she was spiffy that is for sure and the family LOVED the fact I cut out Randy's Bomber's logo and stitched it onto her back.



"Okay you - both you and Dad have tortured me to get this stuff on, now what?" Yep they were all happy for her and Byran even took her out for a walk and the fleece booties stayed on.



"HUH, but I was out today already, do I really have to go again???"



Yep, I think when she realizes those booties will keep the snow from freezing in her paws and there's the vinyl traction on them too she'll be more inclined to venture out - I can hope! But I'm not sure about the outer nylon and fleece lined ones I made too, was thinking for the really cold days, I think they are too small for Belle. Will see.