Dale,

He does look like he will be growing a bit more.  What is his name?

Rick, Still growing, I would guess the newest addition to your family has him maturing pretty quick

Happy birthday, Steel .. from ... Daisy, Briar, Jack, & (yet to be determined).

How's the latest member of the family doing, RicK ?? You getting a full nights rest yet ??

Sophie says Happy Birthday!

Casey the Wonder dog has packed his bag.  He is going with us  to Atlanta...but I ain't letting him drive my truck LOL

I cannot imagine going anywhere without Case.  He truly is just like one of the kids

I know what you mean Jan. Dogs are like little furry kids with strange hygiene habits. And some think they are a Princess.

They truly do become part of the family and thats a good thing.

Santa brings Christmas to Case

Good toy Case!!

"There's gotta be something good in the garbage bag!"

"You guys open your stuff and leave my stuff alone!"

LOL, she really is a little princess isn't she

Yes!

Hey he got a new baby already this year!

families new pup Bella a labradoodle

Did Bella get toys?

My last dog was a 200lb. retired German Shepard from a police department.

He was named Lobo and really liked the taste of dog food and criminals LOL.

Have not had a dog since, and probably wont get one.

He was one of a kind.

The only other dog I ever had was a coon dog. She was very good at what she did and did it quickly.

Never gave her a name. Just called her "DOG"

Rick, how old is Steel now days? He certainly has turned into a pretty adult dog.

Today, now this is a dogs life....BettyBoop!

The kids are playing ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PUAAs-pBPw

This is our Dex.
Hecho in Mexico.

Hog,

Anna looks like a great companion.  Dale the video looks like they all get along just fine LOL

Hi Ya’ll

Thought I would take a moment to introduce myself and tell you about what I will be doing this summer and beyond.

My Name is Case the Knife dog

My mom and dad have a place JUST FOR KNIFE COLLECTORS!!  Imagine that!

When they go to Knife shows I get to go too, so here is what we will be doing this year.  Come by and see us at the show you will be near!

May 31, 2013 to June 2, 2013 – COBB GALLERIA CENTRE, ATLANTA, GA

                                                      The Blade Show

                                                   My Buddies Christy & Josh Wills will be joining me

June 26 & 27 2013  This is going to be a big weekend for me…I will in Titusville PA

I will spend time at Great Eastern Cutlery with my dear friend Chris Tucker

                                   AND

 My buddy and favorite play friend Riley Daniels will be at her Grandpaws Place

 Queen Cutlery       I understand I get to see David Anthony there too   I couldn’t      

 Possibly pass up the opportunity to see the Queen Factory! 

What a weekend for me!!!!

August 2,3 & 4, 2013  Momma Jan will be going to Toledo Ohio to a show (I cant go because she is flying)

 But she says this is a new show that promises to be an                                         Annual Event so maybe next year there will be room for a furry guy

October 10 & 11, 2013   visiting one of my favorite places on Earth

   The Great Smokey Mountains for the SMKW Rep Weekend

   This show is great, we get to see all the nice folks from the

   National Knife Museum AND the lady Lisa Sebenick

So let me get my hat, a little rest....Join me on the road?

Those are some happy dogs, lucky Case, his mom can find a place for him to stay on road trips.

Robert, 

Most Days Inn and LaQuinta's are pet friendly.  There is usually a per day pet fee but it is worth it. LOL

I move in a house sitter while we are gone.  Watches the house and takes care of the bird becuase he doesnt travel as well as the dog (Case does not like sharing the back seat with the bird)

I hadn't noticed this before

with just a bit of imagination

one can see the heart formed by the front paws

That's cool D ale. When we all take a trip, I put my house dog in a boarding kennel and  my cousin comes to my house everyday while we are gone and feeds the hunting dogs, chickens and rabbits.

"I want a pocket knife too......as soon as I get pockets."

Our little male Dachshund got bit by a copper head snake today. We rushed him to the Vets office and he got 3 shots. The swelling has gone down and he seems to be doing fine now. I have had a bunch of my dogs, over the years, bitten by Copperheads and Cotton Mouths and I have saved them all. The trick is quick medical attention. I use to keep the medicine in my refrigerator, for snake bites. I don't anymore, I just rush them to the Vets office.

Sorry to hear that Robert. I'd freak out if Sophie was bit by a snake! I hope he gets better!

OMG!  Robert, good work on getting the little fella quick attention!  Please keep us informed about how he is doing and I hope you got that snake! 

Well, the story continues. After my grand daughter had taken care of him and the took a little nap together, to give the medicine a chance to work, I let him out for a chance to do his business. Well, he put his nose to the wind and took off toward the small bayou in front our place. He started baying something in the brush, along the bayou. I ran over there to find out it was a Border Colie that was hit by a car. Right now, we searching for the dogs owner. What a day. I just told my Mom, it's dog day.

We can't stand to see or hear about animals getting hurt. Especially dogs.

Well my little dog, Oscar, is doing fine. I don't regret the $45 Vet bill, to make sure my little buddy is okay. I have heard of some people, letting their dog ruff it out after a snake bite. They just don't want to spend the money. They shouldn't own a dog if they fell that way. A snake bite is serious and very painful. Oh well, my little buddy is doing fine. Oh, and the other dog that showed up yesterday, is a lot better today and we found the owners. They were glad to find him.

Rob, glad to hear that Oscar made it through ok!

I'm REALLY glad he's okay now!

Sometimes I think Cass and I spend more on our dog than ourselves, at the doctor or whatever......no, I KNOW we do! LOL!

Good to know they are both doing better Robert!  Snake bite is a bit rough to ask a little guy like that to tough it out through

While I travel this weekend Donnie will be staying home with Case.  My first knife show with neither one of them with me 

Oscar, says thanks for the get well calls, ya'll have given him. Miss Jan, you be careful by yourself. I know you will be okay.

Whenever we have to go anywhere without Sophie, I always wonder who is more upset, Sophie or us! LOL!

We fried some fish and managed to batter oscars butt

Oscar was embarrassed about the whole deal. I spilled some Fish Fry and it landed on poor, Oscar.

Well, the horrible unthinkable happened. Sophie was bit by a Copperhead. She's doing fine now.

It was a couple of nights ago. we always take Sophie out in the backyard on a leash just so she won't get into the bushes and stuff. I always have a flashlight on to see what's around even with the deck light on, TO LOOK FOR SNAKES! I'm a worthless idiot. I didn't have my flashlight on. I must have walked right by it and when I turned to look at Sophie I saw her jump and I saw the small Copperhead retracting it's head. It felt like my heart stopped.

I grabbed her up and we flew to the after hours Vet. The Vet said it looked like it got her on the snout just below her eye. The Vet thinks it might have been more of a glancing blow and didn't get much venom in. Sophie has reflexes like a Cat, so I thik she jumped and pulled back before it was a bad bite.

I thought I was going to die. I hate myself. It was all my fault! Why didn't I have my flashlight out and watch better? I let my guard down! Poor Sophie, I'm so sorry.

Even though I no longer own a dog. I am a dog lover and I was born in the Year of the Dog in the Chinese calendar. 

I joined just to comment on Craig and Sophie's recent misfortune. While I am saddened to read of Sophie's encounter with Mr. No Shoulders, I am at the same time happy to hear that she is going to be okay. Living at the base of the mountains like I do, I have had several friends lose their dogs to rattlesnake bites. Nasty critters, snakes. They have always given me the heebie jeebies. And I just don't like 'em! Like 'em even less now that one of 'em sunk their venomous fangs into Sophie!

And, Craig. Give yourself a break, my friend. Thankfully she's going to be okay and I can assure you that she's already forgiven you AND the snake.

How's Cass doing? She's been in my thoughts and prayers this past week. Having undergone a spinal fusion a short while back, I know that back surgery can be pretty painful. So, I hope she's doing well and getting lots of rest.

Bottom line: I just wanted to check in and tell you to hang in there, my broster. The rain will stop soon. I guarantee it!

Craig sounds like Ron has some sage advice.  I'm glad Sophie will be fine.

OMG Craig!  My heart stopped just reading it.  I am so happy the princess will be fine.  I know she has forgiven the mishap and I also know the flashlight will always be there now.  Hope Cass is doing well also

Thanks guys. I'm still felling down after the whole thing. First Cass with her back surgery then this. 

First few days she was in some pretty bad pain, but Cass is doing much better today. She's been shuffling around, but still needs to get bed rest after a short time. But it's progressing fine. Each day is better. She also feels bad because she can't pick Sophie up yet.....she can't lift anything more than about 8-10 pounds for a while and Sophie is 11 pounds. 

Sooo, we're keeping the faith.....because without that what else is there?

Daisy .. discovering there are fish in her outside water bowl.

Craig, my dog Oscar, got bit by another snake last week. Well another trip to the Vet's and another $50, he's doing fine now. That's twice this summer, at $50 a pop, or should I say "Bite". Well, we love him, no problem. Darn snakes.

Sorry to hear that Robert! Glad he's doing fine now! Yeah, same with us, we won't spare the expense for Sophie.....we'd do without something else first.