Showing posts with label Payton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Payton. Show all posts

Monday, January 2, 2012

Missed Santa Pic and News

Hi y'all,

My apologies to Mr. Luther & Miss Payton. I somehow didn't scan there Christmas card until it was too late, doh! Either way, have a gander at it now, better late than never. These two cuties are always photo ready...


(Priceless! Payton always looks like that but I have never seen Luther with that petrified looking, don't-mess-with-me gaze hahaha!)


Some news links for ya:Link
Amazing dog can save lives by dialing 9-1-1

Neighbor revives dog hurt in fire

Tintin: A beginner's guide to the European Classic


New Year delivers helpful companion for Texas boy

Texas rancher trains dogs to tend to cattle


I hope your New Year's holiday went well. I cranked up the pipes at Midnight, always a pleasure to be able to do that lol. ;)

Have a nice week, welcome 2012!

-Grant

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

]]] Luther's Adventure [[[

(Click Map To Enlarge It)

Wow, now this is a good one, although a bit scary...

This morning dad (David) was in the lobby greeting customers. While glancing out the window he noticed a dog across the street, near Roundtable Pizza, approaching The Fort. The dog looked very familiar, "Is that Luther?" he thought. He was astonished to find out that it was! Already heading his way, David called for Luther and he happily came into the door then straight into the Big Roll, where he rules the roost I must add. So, Luther decided to bring himself to Doggie Daycare today, ahhh hahaha! Everyone was shocked. We found it very comical, he seemed to have a look on his face like, "Yeah, so what?" lol. In the past we've wondered at the possibilities of something like this happening.

The dogs at Fort Fido have a really good time here, for many, it becomes their second home. Everyone is fortunate and relived that Luther, however the heck he escaped, made it here in one piece. He managed to make his way roughly two miles from Crystal Springs Road, near Titlow Beach, all the way to 27th and Bridgeport! He no doubt crossed several busy streets and intersections while avoiding the dog catcher lol! Luther's owner is out of town, the house sitter/dog watcher had no idea how he escaped... His sis Payton was still in the yard and all gates were locked down. Luther is an old pooch but still has quite a bit of spring in his step, maybe he jumped over something?

Anyways, good thing he is here and safe now. What a wild morning for all involved! I have had a number of house sitting/dog watching gigs in the past. I know how difficult it can be to keep track of another person's household/pets. I know the sitter and feel for her, she's a great gal and loves these dogs... Sometimes accidents happen!


To Luther: No more adventures like that ya crazy man!

;)

Take care,

-Grant

Monday, July 11, 2011

Rockin Out With Rocky!


Meet Rocky, he is our latest addition to the Medium Roll, he had his assessment this morning and did well. Rocky is a four year old, 27 pound Pug. He really seemed to enjoy the company of other canine friends, meeting and greeting each new arrival as the pack increased. Rocky was full of life and had energy to burn! He is welcome anytime, we plan on seeing him again later this week. Way to go ROCK!

Have a nice day,

-Grant
P.S. Luther & Payton's owner sent me a cool Flyer on a very informative workshop that is coming up. It is called "Hiking with Your Dog" and will be held at It's A Dog's World Training & Agility Center. Follow this link for more information. Thanks Bif!

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

In loving memory of Mazie, Jasper & Dukey

*Edit* Sooo sorry for forgetting to mention Miss Gracie in this post!



Unfortunately I have a bit of sad news to report today.

Good friend of The Fort Mazie recently crossed The Rainbow Bridge. Her and her brother (the late, Jasper) attended Fort Fido regularly until it got to be a bit too much for them. They were both really neat and darn lucky dogs whose last days couldn't have been better!




Their owner is a marvelous gal who continuously rescues large/old dogs that others have discarded or abandoned. She cleans them up, feeds them well, takes them to the vet, takes them to doggy daycare and (most importantly) gives them the love they truly deserve.

Lucky for us, we still see old-timer Luther and the houses latest pooch Payton a few times a week. Luther (who originally started with Dukey, R.I.P.) has been coming for over three years and is going strong. He is a highly intelligent "Alpha Male" mix breed who does wonders for us in the Big Roll. I'm sure Luther is wondering what new pack member he'll inherit next. ;)

Take it easy,

-GrantLink

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Another newbie...


Sort of, more of an old-timer that's definietly met a dog or two in her day. Meet Payton! She is a six year old, 75 pound, fawn colored, Mastiff / Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff) mix. Payton is a rescue dog that is doing well with her new owner and siblings, Fort Fido friends, Luther and Mazie. Her first day in the Big Roll is going well. She speaks good dog and seems to be enjoying her stay with the pack. We will be seeing Payton once a week and we look forward to it, What a looker! :)

Take care,

-Grant