Trivia #3

In honor of the pups in the previous post's postcard, we are giving away the first of two Hallmark Husky Ornaments. In order to win the ornament you need to answer the following question...Who was the winner of the 2008 Iditarod Sled Dog Race?First pup to comment with the answer wins....

Here's another cute husky pup for woo!

Kisses, Sky boy

Toothz

Hey Y'all,

I'll tell you what - toothz seems to be da theme 'round here lately.

MyMama founds some pupper toothz on the floor over da weekend, so tonight she reckoned she check to see if me big doggy toothz were comin' in yet. Here be some pic-shers of me new big doggy toothz.

Donts I gots me a purty smile.

Dat be da good news, now da nots so good news...

Kelsey Ann gots herself toothz problems too and I reckon she gonna be losin a tooth or two. She be goin to the vee-ee-tee on Thursday to see 'bout gettin some ant-ay-buy-ah-ticks and be gettin on the doctah's sked-yule to get the bad tooth pulled out. That be the same day I be goin' to the bone doctah to see 'bout gettin' my broken bones all fixed.

The other toothz issue is Kelsey Ann seems to be gettin long in the tooth. She's told y'all 'bout her hearin problems and her joint pain. One of da things dat seemed to go 'long widda joint pain was lots of pacin 'round and pantin. MyMama and MyDaddy and da doctah been thinkin dat it was pain management. But, in da last coup-lah weeks she gots herself anuder problem. She been doin her buzness on da floor from time to time. MyMama and MyDaddy been tryin to figger out what in tarnation be wrong wid dat ol bat. So they dids some research on the internet and found dat Kelsey Ann gots herself a whole mess of da simpsons of doggy dementia. MyMama and MyDaddy gonna talk to da doctah on Thursday night and see what he thinks. Doggy dementia been gettin press las couplah weeks cause da Phil-ee-del-fia Een-kwi-er-er done a story 'bout it. Click here to see da video. Da simpsons dat Doctah Foster and Doctah Smith give are (widda ones dat Kelsey Ann gots in red):

Gettin los in places da doggy should be knowin, likes da home or backyard
Gettin trapped behinds furniture or in cornahrs of da room
Trouble findin an usin doors and climbin up stairs
Not knowin her name or commands dat she always did know
Not wantin to be 'round peoples, play, go for walks, or go outside
Not knowin' family members faces, toys, etc.
Tremblin an shakin, while standin or lyin down
Wanderin aimlessly 'round da house
Hard time learnin new tasks, commands, or routes
Does her buzness in da house, regardless of often she goin outside
Sleeps in da day, and not at night
Be starin at walls or off into da yonder and is startled by lighting, the tee-vee, etc.
Seekin less and less of your attenshun, praise, and play
Not wantin to take treats, drink fresh water, or eat fresh food

So, we all be hopin dat it ain't be doggy dementia dat KelseyAnn gots. Be sayin yo prayers for her.

Well, dat be 'bout it. Oh yeah... Gotta show y'all anuder blog-a-thon pic-sher. 'Member, da blog-a-thon be all 'bout helpin poor-li'l-gots no home doggies like me. I picked dis one cause it be of a bar-b-que apron. Ya gotta use your toothz to eat and bar-b-que be good eatin... Pulled pork, wet ribs, dry ribs, pigs in a pit, corn on da cob, frog legs in sauce, squirrel - dat all be good eats.

Y'all have a bless-sed day.

Biloxi

Sky's job

Hey Pups!

It's me, Sky. I've been doing my part to get ready for the blogathon! Apparently, I've been chosen to do the puppy sitting while Mom and Dad are taking dictation of the blog

Here's another prize to be given away during the blogathon! We have 2 official hiker shirts from the Hike N' Howl 2007. To be eligible to win this shirt you need to pledge to sponsor us! E-mail us at kapppack@gmail.com with your pledge!

Wait until you see Biloxi's post tomorrow!!! Ha rooo roooo, I'm still laughing!

Kisses, Sky boy

Pee ess: Go and support Steve and Kat too! They are blogging for Save our Siberians!

Single Sunday - The Beach

Hey Everydoggy!

The humans, Canyon and Biloxi were away for the weekend. They spent two nights camping at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, DE. I've been there twice before and Sky has been once. I've shared some pictures of camping trips with you in the past. It was something Mom, Dad and I did quite a bit in the single days. Besides the beach, we also camped in the Poconos, Gettysburg and New England.

They don't have room in the SibeVibe for four dogs, three humans and camping equipment for a weekend although there would be room in the tent (approximately 18' x 14', three rooms and a pet den), so they had to pick which dogs would go. Since Sky and I had been before, we weren't chosen. (Dad here to tell the truth that Kelsey won't tell - they didn't go because neither of them enjoy the beach... Kelsey is afraid of the waves because the noise sounds like thunder and Sky doesn't like to swim.)

Here's me on the beach during my first trip when I was a single dog.

This is a year later, on the beach, relaxing in the shade of the tent. This is the same tent that Dad took to Mississippi this week for him and Biloxi. The tent was originally bought for me to use at the beach.

Here's Sky and I on the beach, my second trip and his first

After Sky and I made the trip with Mom and Dad in 2004, they skipped a few years. The little biped was born in May 2005, so they haven't done much camping since then. Several weeks ago, they began practicing with the little biped by setting up the tent in the backyard. It took a few weeks and a bribe or two, but they were sucessful in training her, so they packed up on Friday afternoon and made the four hour trek to spend the weekend getting sunburnt during the day and mosquito bit during the night. Here's some pictures from this trip.

Canyon and Biloxi asleep in the SibeVibe on the way down

Canyon in the tent on the beach (Biloxi is asleep in the tent)

Canyon and Biloxi enjoying the surf

Biloxi on the beach

The little biped and Dad behind the first campfire she ever built

OK, so I know this wasn't entirely about me, but who can resist puppy pictures.

Woo woo, Kelsey Ann

Kapp Crusade

Hey Everydoggy!

Remember yesterday I told you I was hoping I would have good news today...

Mom and Dad have frantically been trying to work out travel plans. I wasn't quite sure for what until today. Dad has to go to Mississippi again next week for work. This wil be the third week in a row he's away from us, but this week I will forgive him....

Here's why:

Mom saw a post on sibernet-L this Sunday. A Siberian husky puppy in need in Mississippi. Mississippi? Mom said to Dad, how many people involved in Siberian husky rescue would be traveling to Mississippi and be able to help this pup? They decided not too many, if anybody, but our dad. The original plans were for dad to do a road trip in July to bring the pup "home" to Pennsylvania but when Mom saw the x-rays she knew it had to be next week to get the little pup help fast!


You see the pup was hit by a car and left on the steps of a vet's office. He has a broken femur and possibly a broken pelvic bone. The shelter knew they needed to find a rescue to take him or he would face being euthanized. Mom couldn't bear to see that happen to a little pup with his whole life ahead of him and she knew we could work it out to help him. MaPaw has agreed to take on this pup and help him be whole again.


Well, MaPaw has given the pup a new name and a new "leash" on life. Our dad will do a 19 hour road trip both ways next week. That's almost 40 hours total of driving. On his trip back the car will contain a furry passenger. Mom has already made an appointment for next Friday and will be dropping pictures of the pup's x-rays off at Dr. Horst's office tomorrow.

Without furthur ado I present to you...

BILOXI

You can check out a pic of his x-rays here.

Guess who will be fostering little Biloxi????

US!!!!!! We are so excited to be able to help this little guy!

As you can guess treatment to correct this poor boy's breaks will be quite expensive. If you can see it in your heart or paws to help this little boy it would be much appreciated.

you can also snail mail a donation to:

MaPaw Siberian Husky Rescue

134 W. 7th Street

Lansdale, PA 19446

Donation are tax-deductible and MaPaw is a 501(c) non-profit charity.

Woo woo, Kelsey Ann

BTW- This will not end like the last puppy......Canyon!

What's This I See?!?!?

It sure was a be-woo-tiful day. The humans went outside to do some yard work. Dad was trimming the trees and Mom was raking leaves. Meanwhile, the little biped was busy jumping in the leaves. Of course, we were stuck inside. So, I commanded Sky to stand at his espionage post by the window (one of his favorite things to do anyway) and take secret operative surveillance photos so we could check on them. Meanwhile, I did my favorite thing...

Here's is part of Sky's first report:

Nothing too suspicious there. Then, Mom and the Little Biped went next door to see the neighbors, and he got more data for his second report:


What's she doing with those other dogs, especially the cute, little puppy?!?!? I'm feeling so dejected and jealous. I hope that they don't decide to get another puppy, especially one that's not a sibe. The last time they did that, we ended up with the Annoying One, and we all know what a disaster that was.

Woo-woo, Kelsey Ann

Interview by Lola

Recently, we told Ferndoggle we would like to be interviewed. Lola chose to interview Sky because she thinks he is very handsome. Here's her questions and his responses.1. You are just like Frank Sinatra with those big blue eyes. Do you have a hard time fighting off the ladies? What is your favorite Frank Sinatra song?

The ladies I have the most contact with are Kelsey, Mom and the little biped. Kelsey mostly stays to herself on her throne so I really don't have an issue there. The only time I try to fight off attention from Mom is when she comes after me with the evil torture device, the Furminator. As for the little biped, she likes to sit on me, pull my tail, pull my ears and provide other general torture; Mom and Dad have been making her sit in a lot of timeouts lately so that she learns that it is a bad choice to pick on us doggies. She's been getting better at it and life is getting easier. When I do get to go out to meet and greets with MaPaw, I'm happy to get attention from everyone, so I don't fight off attention then either.
My favorite Frank Sinatra song is Mama Will Bark.

2. I noticed you have a habit of licking metal stuff. Does the metal at your house taste like chicken?

No, it tastes like metal. Don't tell the humans, but I do it just to keep them guessing.

3. We know Kelsey thinks Canyon is the "Annoying One", but how do you like your little brother?

I don't have a problem with him; Kelsey finds him to be annoying because he jumps all over her when we are coming up the steps, going down the steps, going out, coming in, waking up, going to bed, and pretty much all the time. He just wants to play. So, when he comes after me, I "play." Canyon gets knocked down and I grab him by the scruff of the neck. Most evenings we do this over and over again. I actually find it to be fun. She thinks that she's above playing; so she comes out and thinks she's the referee and that's the end of our play. She gets annoyed when he tries to play without first asking properly. She expects him to approach her like a loyal subject would to a "queen" (i.e. in a play bow) and grovel for permission to play. I suppose that Canyon and I are more of the pack mentality than Kelsey is. We know that puppies learn to hunt by playing with the alpha. Don't get me wrong - Kelsey doesn't disagree with the pack mentality; she disagrees with Canyon acting like a puppy when he's grown larger than her.

4. Living in Central PA, do you find a conflict choosing the Steelers over the Eagles? I personally don't see a real conflict because the Eagles are stinky and the Steelers are PAWSOME, but which team do you prefer? There's a second football team in Pennsylvania? I've never heard of these Eagles that you speak of. Who are they? Maybe they're one of those pretend football teams (the ones that play on the little field that's indoors) like the one that the 80's hair band rock star owns (if you don't know who I'm talking about here's a few clues - his band is named for him, he's from New Jersey, one of his albums was named after a street sign, and now he thinks he's a country singer)... If they are a real football team, I only have one other question about them. Figure out the answer to this question and you'll know who the better team is. The Steelers have won 5 Super Bowls. How many have the Eagles won?

5. I don't really know any Huskies, pawsonally. Could you tell me a little bit about your breed? What kind of challenges does a new Husky owner face?

I'm glad that you asked about this, Lola. Our breed characteristics can be challenges in and of themselves.

Challenge #1 - training: Huskies are very independent. We don't like to follow instructions, but we can be trained. Kelsey was trained with a choke collar; I was trained with a shock collar; Canyon was simpler to train because he's part lab. Even after we've been trained we still tend to ignore commands that we don't want to follow at that moment.

Challenge #2 - containment: We were bred by the ancients to run and pull sleds. Because of this, we don't know what a territory is and will run if we are left out without some kind of containment system. For some huskies, even sub-terrain radio fences won't even do the job. We must be taken out on leashes, placed in a secure dog run, or fenced in a secure area at all times.

Challenge #3 - pack-oriented: Many huskies have a separation anxiety due to our strong sense of pack orientation. Huskies with this problem can be very destructive to human property when left alone. This a lot of times can be easily solved by having more than one of us.

Challenge #4 - energy: This relates to our breeding just like the containment issue. We were bred to run as I stated above. Due to this we have a lot of energy that we need to use. One of the foster dogs, Dobbs, that we took care of (pre-Canyon) used to do laps around the top of the sectional couch after being in his crate all day.

Challenge #5 - medical issues: Many huskies are prone to eye issues and allergies. The good news is that its all easily treatable when diagnosed early.

Challenge #6 - prey drive: Huskies are very closely related to wolves. We are very good at killing small animals which find their way into our fences or homes. This includes rabbits, possums, birds and cats.

Challenge #7 - fur: We have two coats. We shed. A LOT. 'Nuf said.

Although this seems like a lot to be concerned about, we are excellent dogs to have as companions to humans if the humans understand our energy level and the need to protect ourselves from our instinct to run. We love to be near our humans; we love little biped humans and are very tolerant of them; we love to keep our humans healthy by taking them for walks; if you're hungry, we'll bring you some freshly killed rabbit; we've got beautiful eyes and coats; with proper training and lots of patience, we'll listen pretty well; for a large breed, we live long lives; and best of all, we're don't make a lot of noise dogs(well, at least some of us don't, Kelsey can woo woo with the best of them!).

Now it's my turn to interview somedoggy! Here are the rules if you want me to interview you:

1. If you are interested in being interviewed, leave me a comment saying, 'interview me.'
2. I will respond by posting five questions for you. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with a post containing your answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.

Kisses, Sky.

Mom's a Puppy!!!!

Mom just had to try this quiz she saw on Quincy and Tristin's blog. I guess our mom is not a husky after all!

You Are a German Shepherd Puppy

Intelligent, quick witted, and a bit aggressive. You've got the jaw power to take a bite out of anyone you choose.

What Breed of Puppy Are You?

Woo woo, Kelsey Ann

Deja Vu

Hi, It's me Canyon. Mom told me I could blog tonight since Kelsey is so worried about the storms with the small "s". Honestly, I don't understand what the big deal is about those. Anywoo, I felt like I was a puppy again today. Remember when you were little puppies and the humans made SUCH a BIG deal out of you "going" outside???? Well, tonight the little biped took herself to the room with the big, white, forbidden, water bowl. She's been peeing in it for about 2 months and tonight she pooed in the potty for the first time. I couldn't believe how excited mom got....little biped got special candy (I remember when I used to get special treats to go outside!) and her and mom had to call Doma and Paw-Paw and also Dad in "ippi" (that's little biped speak for Mississippi) and tell them all about this AMAZING feat.


Maybe I need to start going in the house so they get excited and give me "special" treat when I go outside...what do all you "puppies" think???


Puppy Slurps, Canyon


P.S- I posted a new poll tonight in honor of all our visitors