Meet Doctor Dre:
He belongs to some of dad and mama’s friends and he came for a visit this past weekend. He weighs 3 POUNDS! Even my smallest cat buddy outweighs him 3-to-1. But he’s a feisty little guy, super cute and un-yappy. We didn’t get along right at the beginning, but by the end of the weekend we had a walkie together and all was well. He is a mix – Chihuahua and Poodle – which begs the question:
CHOODLE or POOHUAHUA?
Love,
Bogart
As envisioned by Miss Asta…
I am SO IMPRESSED with your vision for my new Bogiemobile, and especially that you remembered how much it means to me to be able to transport my sticks!!
Yes Miss Asta, you made iced tea come out of my mama’s nose when she saw this photo. THANKS SO MUCH for making her laugh and be happy!!!
BIG AIRE KISSES TO MY FINE, WIRY GAL…
Love,
Bogart
Oh, Y-E-S…
It is always a GOOD DAY when a package arrives from the Republic of Gooberstan…
I have heard – and seen – much of the fabled pink flamingo. However, I have never personally experienced this rare bird… UNTIL TODAY
I must introduce my new retro pal to the expanse of my backyard…
Yes, he will fit in nicely with my stuffed squid, my orange flying saucer, all of my tennies, my squeaky steak and of course my half-deflated soccer ball.
Stanley, I gotta tell it to ya straight. YOU THE MAN!!!
I really had no idea of what I was missing, how empty my life was until today.
The possibilities are simply ENDLESS with the furry pink guy. I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT
Oh and Kafka reminded me that you also enclosed a card… Mama LOVES that photo of you, she put it up on her wall in her office right away. Amazing ear action there, my friend, A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
I just wanna tell you how very much you mean to me buddy, to have another male Dale pal who UNDERSTANDS. Nose lovin’ to yo mama…
Love,
Bogart
Wow, this gas stuff is expensive. Now I understand what mom complains about all of the time… but hey, it’s the weekend and we’ve gotta gas up and GO!!! So fill up the Bog-cedes and lets ROLL!!!
Today is the Animal Planet Expo here in NE Portland, which sounds right up my alley. It’s HOT again here today, so lets start off with a lovely misting of cool water…
And now back…
Ok, ready to go. A nice man handed mom these Meercat Manor fans and what does she immediately do with them? (hint: she’s CRAZY sometimes)
I wanted to hop into this cool bike contraption – thinking that dad could get a workout while I ride in style – but alas, it was not to be.
The Oregon Humane Society was there as well… Feel the Love!
Oh, do we HAVE to do the silly Meercat thing again? Oh well, alright, if it MAKES YOU LAUGH MOM…
Ohmygosh, look who’s here! It’s Charlie!!! Nice to see ya pal!
And LOTS of other doggies, here we go in for a Double-Dale-Sniff
Dad, I’ve done many silly things for you in the name of art. I’ve stood in front of more things than I can count. I’ve let you photograph my butt. But I just don’t wanna stand in front of the giant inflatable tabby.
Luckily, Charlie obviously hasn’t had to do so many silly things yet, so lets let him do it! Thanks for taking one for the team buddy!
I was a little grumpy again today – it’s gotta be all of the testosterone runnin’ though me – but hey, it was also pretty darned hot outside.
And then I saw it in the distance… first just as red blobs enticingly placed at doggie level, and then as we got closer I could see them clearly – the doggie doody area with FIRE HYDRANTS!!! Dad tried to get the guy to give us one for the backyard, but alas, that was not to be.
Ah, more silliness. Since this time neither Charlie nor I were going for the latest hair-brained plan, mom and Claire had to be the guinea pigs (uh, I mean MEERKATS) for the next silly photo…
You should have seen the Border Collie frisbee show – they are INCREDIBLE!!! Charlie was taking notes for his sister Casey (the Border Collie with the pretty blue eyes), I’m sure she could do cool stuff like that!
Tons of swag, tons of people, and tons of girlie-dog-butt…
But mostly, time to sit while the humans talk and relax a bit.
See the bag behind me? WE FILLED THAT WITH SWAG
Sometimes the swag wasn’t free, they made us work for it. No problem – we can participate in your silly games in order to get free stuff! First Charlie threw beanbags for swag.
Then we spun wheels for swag. First Charlie…
Then me.
Then we had free ID tags made. More swag!
But now it’s getting awfully hot, and it’s time for that ever-yummy frosty beverage. But where to go today? We’re in a different neighborhood than we usually go… but hey wait, we’re close to the Mississippi district aren’t we? Lets try out the Amnesia Brewery…
Yummo – now this was a good one! Excellent food, great beer, good prices, and the dog-friendliness meter was on high.
Charlie, looking good as always…
I have a nose for good brewpubs…
Charlie my friend, once again I am sorry for my grumpiness. I see how cool you are with my mama (and boy does she love the kisses!) and I will work on my calmness. I hear the talk about finding a nice girl for me (what you humans think I don’t understand what you’re saying???), and this will surely help. Can’t wait to see you again!!!
Love,
Bogart
I’m getting MUCH better at being able to tell when a package arrives with my name on it… today one arrived all the way from Australia and I knew IMMEDIATELY that it was for me. It’s from Charlie & Opy – they thought it was my birthday a week ago (lots of doggies did and wished me happy birthday – but it wasn’t my birthday, mine is in August, it was another doggie named Bogart!) and so I kind of knew the package was coming, but I wasn’t prepared for all of the yummy goodness to come…
I ripped and ripped and tugged and tugged and FINALLY I got the thing open…
IT IS A WUBBA!!!! I’ve been Wubba-deprived forever, this is my very first Wubba, I’m soooo excited I can barely contain myself!
I immediately decided to introduce my new Wubba to all of my current stuffy friends. Then I took it aside to get to know it a little better – and I like what I’m chewin’ on!
There was another present inside that I’m not going to mention yet as we haven’t been able to properly photograph me with it. Mom promises to work on getting a good photo soon (yes, it will be worth the wait).
THANK YOU Charlie and Opy!!! Even if it wasn’t my birthday, you made today SPECIAL!!!
Love,
Bogart
I am Bogart Handsome Devil, your host with the mostest! An opinionated Airedale Terrier puppy dog, I'm growing up in the big city with cats and 2 humans, making my way from fuzzy spudling to full-grown stud. Sit, stay, steal a treat or two.
