Funny Cat, Buddha Dog

Nooni Rose

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Kiki

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My, you have big teeth!

2009-12-16T16:41:00.000-08:00

Somehow this picture of Lucy, above, makes it look like she is biting! And because it is dark, it makes her teeth look huge! the cats favorite place to sleep on the couch

Rocket and Whidbey go on a Stroll with the Girls

2009-09-27T21:06:00.000-07:00

Rocket and Whidbey, two of Lucy's puppies from last year, are visiting the farm while their owners are away. Meanwhile... the pups are having a grand time exploring the pond, grass, and running around wild & free! My gilrs (4 and 1 years old) hold their own despite the dogs' large size. Both girls took along their mini strollers avec le bebe. Much to my protestations. In the end, I opted to

Funny Cat PJ cuddles up to froggy and doggy

2009-09-17T09:28:00.000-07:00

PJ the cat relaxes in a basket with froggy PJ the cat relaxes on the couch with Lucy the dog

Rocket and Whidbey's Great Summer Adventure

2009-06-29T22:44:00.000-07:00

Above: Rocket and Whidbey explore the farm on their daily walkI think technically Rocket and Whidbey are adult dogs now, being one year old in last May. They will always be puppies to me though. When our dog, Lucy, had puppies last year we didn't expect to get 12! We really enjoyed raising them and finding homes for them, which was no small task. They were born in May and all off to their new

Camo Cat: Kiki is up a tree

2009-06-17T11:46:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PUPPIES!

2009-05-07T21:32:00.000-07:00

It has been one year since the puppies were born. And now it seems like so long ago. I think because I didn't keep a puppy so it has been 9-10 months since we had those jubilant and cute pups. Wishing all of the one-year old puppies a Happy Birthday and their owners too!

Funny Funny Cats

2009-04-30T23:36:00.001-07:00

Had to get a close up in this gravity defying, yoga-inspired slumber (ABOVE)Sleeping on the fridge, in the bushesYou gotta appreciate a cat for its inventive and original spirit: especially when it comes to relaxing. I could fill a whole blog with silly cat pictures.

Couch brings dog and cats together

2009-03-23T09:14:00.000-07:00

Lucy and Kiki (the two mothers) sharing a couchL: Kiki, Lucy the dog, and PJ (son of Kiki) our most affectionate cat. Sharing the couch one night, that's why it is covered!

Kitten Performs Shiatsu Massage

2009-02-27T22:32:00.000-08:00

Last 3 Kittens go to their new home today!

2009-01-03T23:42:00.000-08:00

All of Kiki's kittens have new homes now. It has been a long 4 months, but just today the last 3 kittens went to their new home-- all together! The 3 kittens a re a dark tabby male, a solid gray male ("Ballerina"), and a light tabby female. The kittens will be living in Oak Harbor on 5 acres and be indoor/outdoor cats. It is a bittersweet departure for me, as I am happy to have the kittens

Here are the 4 available kittens!

2008-12-31T22:02:00.000-08:00

Hugs to the Cats

2008-12-17T19:43:00.000-08:00

Stella's way of greeting the cats is to hug them. She is the most gentle little soul I have ever seen with those cats. Not so for our faces! She likes to pinch!Mama Kiki and a kitten jumping up for food.one of the 3 month old kittens, a male, above, and below with mama Kiki (far right) and PJ, a cat from the first litter.

Update on Rocket and Whidbey: Lucy's Puppies at 7 months old

2008-12-17T14:53:00.000-08:00

OK everyone, this is what happens to puppies, they goFROM THIS....TO THIS...pictures are courtesy Jake and Jim, 3 dog house: http://www.jakeandjim.blogspot.comI'd say they are as cute as ever, and really really big!Pictured are Rocket (male) and Whidbey (female) who are currently around 7 months old.

Big Babies: PJ cares for his mama cat and Marina cuddles with PJ

2008-12-01T20:43:00.000-08:00

Marina pets PJ, head to tail, head to tailPJ is an amazing cat, he really puts up, even enjoys being played with by the kidsMarina (on bed) and Stella (standing) enjoy the company of the cats: PJ (lying down) and Kiki (standing)PJ grooms his mama cat

4 kittens left, one female and four male--- and Nooni Rose is wants a home too!

2008-11-23T21:07:00.001-08:00

Pictures to come.... our friends took two cats home with them this Saturday to join their expanding family. They just had a baby girl, and now they have two kittens. I'll update you on the kitten's names and post some pics. So now there are 4 kittens left, only one female. Want a more mature cat? We also have a 6 month old kitten/cat, female, we call her Nooni Rose, or mouse due to her gray

Kittens are ready to go to their new homes! And the move to the Barn, a welcome change!

2008-10-28T21:25:00.000-07:00

The Kittens have gotten big enough to move out to the barn. We need some mousers out there and our house just isn't big enough for 6 kittens. They love their new home and it sure is fun to go up and visit them. We just got 2 ponies for the girls and so we spend a lot of time at the barn with the ponies and kittens.

Kittens are Growing so Fast! Pictures of PJ and Abra Cadabra

2008-10-07T15:17:00.000-07:00

Aren't they beautiful? The kittens were born on September 14th and they opened their eyes about a week ago. They are so calm and relaxed when I hold them. There are some interesting tabbies and a pretty dark gray kitten.Look at that little belly! (Above)Here is PJ (tabby male) and Abra Cadabra (black female) from the first litter. They look so big to me! They all enjoy cuddling

Kiki and kittens in October

2008-10-04T09:59:00.000-07:00

Piercing Eyes: Mama Kiki outside enjoying the warm fall weatherbaby Kittens snuggling. They just started playing with eachother. They all bundle in a pile and sleep. Very cuteHere's all 6 kittens: 3 dark tabbies, 2 grey tabbies, and 1 dark grey. There are 3 boys and 3 girls, I'm not sure which are which.Kiki and her kittens. In this pic they are starting to get excited as they know it will

Kiki's New Arrivals: Kittens born on the Farm 9/14/08

2008-09-16T22:42:00.001-07:00

ABOVE: Kittens in a basket: Their temporary home while I change their beddingKiki had her kittens on the eve of the full moon, September 14. She had 6: 3 dark tabbies and 3 gray tabbies. All healthy and beautiful. Amazing how Kiki and her kittens are thriving! I have a cat on my lap right now. We are a bit inundated with cats! It is fun to watch them play and snooze all over the house.

PICTURES! We'd love to hear from you!

2008-09-14T09:33:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,We'd love to hear from you about your Lucy-Puppy. Send me an email and I'll post it for you without any personal information. Enjoy this wonderful late summer sunshine and be well,Love,Candice & Family

Jenna & Reddy Visit While Leo is Out of Town

2008-08-22T12:14:00.000-07:00

This is the 2nd time we have taken care of Lucy's puppies while their owners are out of town. As long as we are home, we are happy to take care of your puppy(ies) for a reasonable fee. So let us know if you want us to watch your pup! Here are some pictures of Jenna and Reddy playing at the farm. They went on a walk in the morning and evening with us. They also enjoyed spending time with

Yogi Bear Comes Back for a Visit during Island Co. Fair weekend

2008-08-17T13:54:00.000-07:00

Look how big Yogi looks in this picture! He was the biggest in the litter and it looks like he still is!Yogi sniffing out his old stomping grounds, with Tom. The whole family (except the cat), what a beautiful family.

Lucy at the Beach

2008-08-16T23:00:00.000-07:00

Lucy smiling for the camera (above)Lucy has gained back all of her pre-pregnancy weight. While nursing 12 puppies she lost a lot of weight. As I was writing this I realized how funny it is, sort of backwards in the way we people think of pregnancy: I finally lost all my pregnancy weight vs finally gaining it back. LOL We can see it however we want, and if we had 12 babies we too would be

Reddy & Jenna go to their New Home Together

2008-08-12T19:35:00.000-07:00

The last two puppies went to their new home on August 5. They will be living with Leo and his daughter Laura. Leo and Laura named the puppies Jenna (purple collar) and Reddy (red collar). Soon after Leo picked up his new puppies, Jenna got a large golf-ball sized swelling on her face just under her right eye. Apparently a small puncture wound had become infected and Leo had it treated at the

Puppy Update: Letter from Mary & Tom

2008-08-12T18:59:00.000-07:00

Mary and Tom adopted one of our puppies, Yogi Bear, who was and maybe still is the biggest male puppy of the litter. He also had the longest hair and was clearly the "fuzziest" puppy. They also adopted one of the kittens, also a black color, and named her Bell. Below is a letter from them about how the two are doing.Bell & Yogi lounging (above)Yogi Bear (above and below) pondering the waterHi

No more puppies left!

2008-08-05T08:43:00.000-07:00

Thank you everyone who played a part in these 12 puppies lives. We did an amazing thing: great homes for 12 puppies, and I still have more people who are interested! The last two puppies went to their new home on Saturday August 2nd. They will live together. I will post more information in the next week about them. My family and I went on a backpacking trip at Mt. Baker with our dogs, and

River and Runner's Pond Adventure (with mom & dad)

2008-07-30T21:45:00.000-07:00

ABOVE: River has these beautiful waves of fur going down her back and fittingly she loves the water. She goes in the pond up to her chest every time we make the trip down to the pond (which is usually 2x a day). She is watches daddy dog and is going in deeper and deeper each time we go down to the water, of course she is also getting bigger and bigger.ABOVE:Lucy in the pond. She loves runnig

Still 2 PUPPIES left

2008-07-28T21:38:00.000-07:00

Swimmer aka River and Runner are still available. Please email us at esme365@gmail.com

Fiona is doing Great!

2008-07-28T09:49:00.000-07:00

Hi Candice~Just wanted to update you on how Fiona is doing. Bella's friend who is into princesses help name her. She is doing very well, she is soooo sweet and very good with the kids. She is doing well (better than my son) at potty training so I am pleased about that and sleeping through the night :) She loves all the attention she gets from the neighborhood kids and had a few play-dates

Tessala "Tessa" Goes Home to Donald, Jennifer & Bailey

2008-07-25T20:59:00.000-07:00

A South Whidbey family just brought home their newest member, Tessa, last Tuesday as a birthday present for mom. Father and daughter, Donald & Bailey, picked her out. She is a sweet, calm puppy and is going to enjoy the youthful exuberance that comes from living with a family, as well as boat rides on the lake!

ONLY 2 PUPPIES LEFT

2008-07-20T10:03:00.000-07:00

We have two puppies available to go to their new homes. If you are interested, you can email me at esme365@gmail.com. There are profiles of the puppies, click on Puppies Walking & Individual Profiles blog entry on July 16th. Swimmer and Runner are still waiting for their new homes. They are both sweet females. Thank you all for your emails and support! We are having a great time!Above is

Michael & Family Bring their Island Puppy Home

2008-07-19T22:15:00.000-07:00

Michael picked up a female puppy we temporarily called "Blue Stripe" on Friday. Blue Stripe joins Michael, his wife, and their 9 month old baby girl. They make a beautiful family don't they? Blue Stripe will be an Island dog living up in Oak Harbor.

Jennifer & Family Take Fiona aka Gorda

2008-07-17T15:54:00.000-07:00

Jennifer and her two boys came and picked up a puppy today. It has been a puppy day!! We call the puppy Gorda; she is the fattest puppy. While the other puppies stay slim, she gets fat. On the cute and pudgy side of the equation. She is mellow and sweet. She joins Jennifer and husband and their 3 children, one girl and two boys.

Barrett's New Puppy: Ruby

2008-07-17T15:43:00.000-07:00

I have a picture of Barrett and her puppy "Ruby", above. The other picture is of Ruby enjoying the shade. The two of them came over for a visit today. Ruby enjoyed a short romp with her siblings. Mama Lucy greeted Ruby with gentle mouthing, biting, and woofs making sure that she was submissive. It's kind of strange to see a dog do this with their puppies! It is perfectly normal though for a

Puppies Walking & Individual Profiles

2008-07-17T12:34:00.000-07:00

Below are individual profiles of the Puppies, as well as information on our walksWe walk the puppies every morning and evening. It is a lot of fun for all of us!Here is "Swimmer" first to go in the pond in the field on our walks. She loves the water. (They all do!) She is wide through the shoulders and is the biggest puppy left. She is still available.Here is the pond the puppies enjoy every

Seven and Ruby

2008-07-13T21:56:00.000-07:00

In the past several weeks two puppies, one male we called Seven, because of a large white "7" on his chest, and Ruby, a female, went to their new homes. I do not have any pictures, yet! I hope to post some pictures for all of you in the next couple of weeks. Seven is with a family here on the south end and Ruby is with Barrett.

Dog "training" that WORKS! Cesar Millan: Dog Whisperer

2008-07-09T22:38:00.000-07:00

Check out his website for more information: http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/

Beach Pups

2008-07-07T21:59:00.000-07:00

The puppy's first car ride and beach day was today, I got up early to organize the outing. We took four puppies to Double Bluff for a beach and ocean experience, early in the morning (for us). They loved it, and so did we! I had my mom there to help and Stella & Marina. We were very ambitious! People enjoyed petting and interacting with us and the puppies. All of the pups went into the

Running Puppies: Daily Exercise

2008-07-06T22:14:00.001-07:00

I have been taking the puppies running twice a day before their meals. They are able to keep up quite well considering their age and size. It has been a lot of fun for me to take them out. Tomorrow we plan to take all the puppies to the beach for a special outing. I'll let you know how it goes.

5 Female Puppies Available!

2008-07-05T22:37:00.001-07:00

As of Sat, July 5th, we have 5 female puppies available to go to good homes. The puppies are almost 9 weeks old! I have been taking them on walks around the farm, morning and evening, before their meals. That way they earn their food and stay in good shape. The puppies enjoy exploring the tall grass, unusual smells, and romping after me full speed. I have to walk fast to stay ahead of them!

Rainy Day Puppy Pick-Up: Mary & Tom Take Yogi Bear Home

2008-07-04T13:03:00.000-07:00

Mary and Tom picked up their new puppy and kitten Thursday morning. It was pouring rain and thundering, a real summer storm. This is the puppy we have been calling bear, due to his shaggy coat, lumbering gait, and big rolly poly body. He's off to a good start with one of his kitten friends and his new owners. Bye Bear!

Victor & family's Puppy

2008-07-04T12:52:00.000-07:00

The last available male puppy was picked up by Victor for him & his family. There is one more male puppy who is paid for that will be going home next week. The puppies are now going on daily walks around the farm with me and their mom. We are also beginning to use dog psychology: exercise, discipline, and affection in that order to help the puppies understand that we humans are the pack

Yo Bear and Clifford: Yo's new best friend

2008-06-29T22:51:00.000-07:00

Here is Yohimbe taking a snooze with a stuffed animal. Yo likes to grab something in his mouth and greet people at the door whenever they are gone for any length of time. Then he brings it into his lair. . .

Brandi's Puppy

2008-06-29T22:42:00.000-07:00

Another puppy went to its new home today. Brandi and family came and picked up a male we called "music" because of a white spot on his chest that looked like a musical note. It turns out Brandi's last dog, Oreo, came from the same litter that Lucy came from! Lucy is a real Island dog, born and raised here! Wow, what a co-incidence . . . Good Luck Brandi and have fun with your new addition!

Puppies are 7 weeks old! Playing in the yard . . .

2008-06-24T20:55:00.000-07:00

Puppies doing what they love! Marina helping Lucy eat some dog food. Ten puppies acn nurse at a time, and that is exactly how many we have right now.Look at these puppies nursing, good job Lucy! The milk will help them grow and stay healthy long after they are weaned. Even baby Stella (5 1/2 months old) gets some puppy time. I had to ward off over excited puppies, but they all enjoyed

Puppies Going to New Homes: Whidbey and Rocket Find a Family

2008-06-23T23:35:00.001-07:00

I am so pleased to announce that we are off to a great beginning of the end with our first 2 puppies going to their new home this last weekend. A lucky girl and boy pup left with Jake and Jim on Saturday, expanding their family to three dogs! Their names are Whidbey and Rocket. The puppies have adjusted beautifully and you can check them out at http://jakeandjim.blogspot.comCongratulations

Oh, how you've grown! Puppies ready for their new homes . . .

2008-06-21T09:33:00.000-07:00

Looking back at pictures and the puppies themselves, it's amazing to see how quickly the puppies grow up. Now they're ready to leave their mom: it's time for the puppies to go to their new homes. As of today, we have 5 puppies with definite homes and another 7 to go. We have about 4 people who have shown interest and have not yet committed to a puppy. So here are some pictures to remember the

Happy Father's day Yo Bear!

2008-06-15T10:28:00.001-07:00

Father's Day for Daddy DoggieAlthough he does not think too muchof being a fatherhe is oneand so let's celebratethis big houndon father's day:Oh, you lazy dogthe lady does all the workwhat do you do?You lounge aboutand sniff the airyou bat your tailor is your tail a bat?Oh, you lazy dogyou are a dad nowyou think those little onesare so strangeyou big doghow can you be scaredof such cute puppies?

Candid Canines Continued: More Pictures by Eric Soroos

2008-06-08T08:58:00.000-07:00

The Candid Canines: Thanks Eric!

2008-06-08T08:33:00.000-07:00

Our friends Eric and Rose and their two boys came over yesterday. Eric is a photographer and he took these amazing pictures.

Puppy Food, A New Home, and Razor Claws

2008-06-07T22:12:00.000-07:00

We have been feeding the puppies a mixture of soaked and pureed dog food, fresh eggs, and milk. For the first few weeks (beginning at 3 1/2 weeks old) we fed them soaked and pureed dog food. Now it is just soaked, which is much easier! The puppies squeal in excitement when their food comes. They also do this when their mom, Lucy, comes in and she is soon covered in puppies.Here are the

Puppies Visited by Little Friends

2008-05-30T21:55:00.000-07:00

My friends came over yesterday and enjoyed the puppies. They are so cuddly and fun right now. The puppies like to be scratched on their bellies and rubbed from head to tail. My daughter loves holding the puppies and had fun showing the other kids how to put a hand under the puppies tail and gently around their body. She calls all the ones with white paws Totoro after the forest spirit, Totoro

Walk Around the Farm

2008-05-23T22:05:00.000-07:00

Lucy and Yo Bear went on a walk with me around the property today sans puppies. Lucy has been taking longer leave of her babes, and she seems to know just when to wake them all up to nurse. She is now sleeping outside of the whelping box most of the time. I think it gives her more of a break and more space to stretch out and relax.Here's Yo Bear<-------Here's Lucy

Big Blue Eyes

2008-05-22T22:15:00.000-07:00

Here's Lucy taking some time out to gnaw on a bone. She even went on a short walk with me yesterday.The puppies' eyes have opened all the way. They seem to be a little cloudy still and are looking blue, at least for the time being. Mama Lucy has been getting ravenous and is being fed 3 meals of food a day, with some snacks. It seems like every couple of days I notice a puppy that seems so

Eyes are Opening

2008-05-20T20:48:00.000-07:00

The puppies eyes began to open 12 days after they were born. They are halfway open right now. Look closely at the pictures above. I imagine it will only be a day or two before they are all the way open. The puppies eyesight will develop even after they open and over time they will be able to see clearer and clearer.Another interesting development has been that the puppies are beginning to

The Male Pups

2008-05-17T23:42:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd focus this entry on the male puppies, and next time the females. Here are some pictures of the males. There are five, two are perfectly black and the other three have some combination of white on their paws, chests, and/or chins. There is a picture of the puppies with our cat Kiki and her kittens. We are getting the puppies used to the cats early on. Kiki purred and purred while

Plump and Content Puppies and the Meaning of a "Dog Pile"

2008-05-10T22:17:00.000-07:00

The puppies are getting plump and growing quickly. They have become more vigorous in their nursing and are better able to navigate toward their mom when they are hungry. They were born with their eyes and ears closed, so they rely on their sense of smell to find their mother's breasts and other puppies to pile up on. They enjoy lying on top of each other and sprawling out while looking

Lucy's Post-Pregnancy Diet

2008-05-08T14:55:00.000-07:00

Lucy needs good nutrition to feed all of her 12 babies. She is also recovering from the birth. As it should be, the birthing process was smooth and natural. It was Lucy's first litter of puppies and after birthing two of them she knew what to do. She takes the water sack off of the babies and then licks them vigorously while eating their placenta and cutting the umbilical cord about and inch

New Puppies Arrive on Whidbey Island

2008-05-08T14:03:00.000-07:00

Lucy had her first litter of pups May 7 and 8th. Lucy is a black Labrador, 4 years old and a great mama. She cleans and cares for the puppies carefully and patiently.The babies were born on Lucy's due date and into the morning of the 8th. She went into active labor May 7th and had her first puppy at 8:15pm. She had a total of 12 pups and they are all thriving! We hope to find great homes for