January 22, 2012
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In the Closet Mix
I have become a solid fan of boring.
The expected and counted on .
The status quo and respected boundary.
Was always a girl who likes presents and surprises. Nowadays, quiet and bills in the mail suffice.
Besides, I have my newest addition, Lola, to pay my attention to.
It is as though she has always lived here. She fits in perfectly.
Here are a couple of BEFORE photos of Lola
She was abused and then ran away TO the home of my hairdresser, Nooria’s place. They moved and Lola followed them and stuck. Nooria has two other dogs. This past year I have cleaned for her (in trade for hair stuff) I have gotten to know all three of her dogs. They live outside and are friendly and spastic. When I mentioned I was looking for a canine companion pet she said that her little adopted gal was up for grabs.
She filled me in on Lola’s past treatment, beatings and a broken tail by her previous owners. Clearly she was ignored in general at her new home, but safe. As you can see, she is very hairy and matted. My plan was to get her situated at my place and groom her myself.
Well, that was an absolute no go. She was snippy and anxious. I could not go near her paws or face. The worst parts. She had dreaded matted clumps at all her doggy ankles. I called in the big guns. The wonderful lady who does mobile grooming for my cat.
My ungrateful feline friend
This grooming gal is the all time best. Hands down. I warned her of Lola’s issues and anxieties. I told her that she may need a muzzle and all about the matting. She was very concerned about taking care of her as soon as possible.
I have to mention how well Lola has mixed in at my place. Shy and nervous but ready to be loved. She is just a really good girl. Potty trained, interested and only a little aggressive towards Esme. Esme, of course, ignores her.
She, for some reason, hates the bird. Sits below the cage growling and snipping for half an hour straight. Follows me around, sits at my feet. Loves to take walks. She is amazing and darling.
So here she is after TWO AND A HALF hours of grooming
The poor dear was muzzled and a nervous wreck. Honestly, this was the best way to get her groomed and cleaned. She has raw sores on two of her ankles from the choking matts that wrapped her little doggy feets. Ahhhh…we have been using peroxide and triple antibiotic salve. They are improving despite her licking and licking.
So, of course, with all that fur gone missing, my Miss Thing had wardrobe requirements.
Check out her little purple sweater I got at the thrift store for $2 bucks!
And that little tiger stripey number is a haute couture custom (Four Legged Fleece) garb (click on this for her link please) of the canine world. I bought her two. Not to mention a more lighter weight t shirt for when we have spring time weather and baseball games.
Other mischief has been afoot. A trip to SF for the symphony.
Palace of Fine Arts at night beneath a full moon
Yowl! Right? The show was at Davie’s Hall. I had not been there for some twenty eight or so years! After the show we cruised for the last couple of minutes of opening hours at The Asian Art Museum then took to the streets looking for dinner.
It was GREAT to be on the road (after being without wheels for just over a month!!!) and trucking around San Francisco.
After dinner, in no rush to get home, I took my friend to see some sights by night. My faves include the Palace of Fine Arts, an outdoor sanctuary under a full moon. Amazing right? Then a little cruise up Fisher Man’s wharf, past the ball park then back on the freeway to home.
Perfecto!
So, friends are made, art is bought, pets are loved. Good is embraced.
This is for #titusbigglesworth
Dairy Queen still life.
Ah k. Life is still good.
How about you?
ps: people can complain about single but SERIOUSLY – how great is it to rove around your own place in you pajamas singing (insert WHATEVER SONG HERE) at the top of your lungs with a beer like a rock star?
Not that I EVER do that…
Comments (16)
I take it the housemate is not around?
Lola looks like she is “home!” The pics you have posted of her are adorable! Does she like to sit on your lap? I miss when our old Elly used to follow me from room to room.
And I miss being able to drive to SF for a day! We have a cute resale shop in town called “Finders Keepers.” They have a framed poster of the Bay Bridge for sale for $45 with a sign that says, “Golden Gate Bridge!” Should I tell them?
@ItzaRoos - he works nights
Cassi you have met your pet soul mate…..She is absolutely adorable and she could not have found a better maste t o love her and care for her. What a wonderful addition to your family.
A perfect hosuemate!
I love little lopeared Lola and all the more for the times she was abused. She is clearly a brave little girl and I am glad she has you now.
Beautiful pictures from San Fran but I sincerely doubt boring will be a full time way of life for you. This is just a break in the action.
lola looks like she is a perfect fit for the family have started with all the critters. I hope that she is as much a fit as she looks in those pictures!!!
Love love love that you were able to take a trip to SF and enjoy life for a bit.
Much love to you Cassi
Great new look on your site and nice mix of pictures. Like the DQ still life and a room mate who’s off to work in the evenings. Glad you alerted me to your post on fb since I haven’t been tuning in to Xanga much lately. Gotta luv a pup in tiger stripes!
I’m so glad Lola and you found each other… she will be loved from ear to floppy ear.
I adore SF… having you talk about it makes me want to go back… again
@ItzaRoos - I think you should tell them – lol
If I were there I would just HUG you! The pup is one LUCKY doggy. I like it when people find life GOOD. It is! HUGS for you and Lola and the clan.
Seems like you found a perfect fit! She’s a lovely little dog… isn’t it awesome when they follow you everywhere. (Ok… sometimes annoying, too, lol) Jesse does this… I get up, he gets up… where I go, he goes. I love that about him.
Hug & scritch Lola for me, eh?
She is precious! How could you resist a cute face like that! My single life is good too……I blast my R&B loudly and sometimes vacuum in my undies if its hot! hahahahahahaha!
I like your new layout. goldfish.
your new child is wonderful! how beautiful .. give her a kiss for me, will you?
art in San Fran, and DQ – doesn’t get better than that, Cassi. : )
boring is good, and single is good, too. you’re absolutely right.
j.
Lola has landed in a good home . For her, you are the heaven . She is cute with the sweater . I already say here one of my daughter has recued a young female dog that she named Lola . Lola is a poem and a bit excentric !!
Ah ! San Francisco ! Unforgettable moments !
You have not realized I didn’ t get the last comment that you have posted on my entry . At thies time , there was a bug on Xanga for some sites and among them the mine . But since then, John of the Xangateam has fixed it and all is working well now.
Love
Michel
So, who is the dog in your profile picture?
Lucky you to get a dog who is already house broken. Mine is still struggling with that concept. I’ve told him that if he pees on the floor one more time, I’m going to have him neutered. And I will too; don’t think I won’t!
@judyrutrider - Lola is like the perfect pet. I don’t know how I got so lucky. The dog in the pic is Batgirl, she belongs to my pal, Dean.
Your Lola is better the my daughter ‘s one who lose her black hair every where in the house !!
Love
Michel