Linus and Jeannie Newscast

Here is a nice story and newscast about recent graduates - Jeanne and Linus. Click here

You Got to be Kidding Me!

They seriously don't expect me to wear these in public, do they????

Test Drive

Today, I took a test drive in preparation for starting college.

First, I went to the University Bookstore to get my textbooks for the semester.  It was very crowded, so I had to heel really close to keep from blocking the aisles.  Once I managed to find all the books I needed, I had to WAIT in line forever to checkout.  Every time I would lay down and get comfortable, the line would move and I would have to start, stop and WAIT again.  Being an engineering student is hard work and it doesn't come cheap.  My textbooks alone were over $800!

My next stop was Engineering Hall for an appointment with an adviser.  The adviser thought that I was so handsome, she asked for information on my breeder.  I did my part and WAITED quietly under Kelsey's chair the whole meeting.  The end result.. I learned I only have one semester left before I graduate!  I wonder if they make doggie caps and gowns?

Finally, I got to give a couple of prospective student orientation tours.  I told the bright-eyed high school seniors all about the UW campus.  I even bestowed upon them a few nuggets of wisdom, like they can burn the equivalent of 1 cheeto walking up Bascom Hill.  I wonder how many dog treats that is?

Overall, it was an exhausting day filled with many new sights and sounds.  By the time I returned home, I crashed.  Just to let Kelsey know how appreciated she is for letting me accompany her today, I chose to use her leg as a head rest.  Ahhh.

"Bernie Find ____"

Bernie gets his first lesson on finding objects.  Tonight we worked on Table, Chair and Door.  As Bernie gains more experience we will eliminate any pointing, remove the post-it notes and work from further distances.  But, for his first time Bernie showed a lot of enthusiasm and an innate ability to pick up new skills quickly!

I used my laptop's webcam to film this, so the sound is a little off but you get the idea.

New Puppy!!!

Everyone join us in welcoming Jala, an 8 week old female poodle puppy to the OccuPaws Family. Pronounced Jay - La (means Special One in Swahili) was donated by Mike & Sharon Long of Sun-Golden Kennels in Edgerton and will be moving to her new family, the Moes this weekend. She is a half sister to Candy (a Children's Visual Companion Dog). Welcome Jala!!

Bingo tonight - January 12

Because of the possibility of blowing and drifting snow, Bingo tonight has been cancelled. See you next month! Drive carefully!

Jeannie and Linus graduation

Jeannie and Linus's graduation video has been posted. Click here and on the alumni page, scroll down to Jeannie and click on the picture of them to go to the video page.

Busy Buddies

Nala says, "PLEEEASE stop chewing your bone, Ashland, and come play with me!"

Ashland says, "Stop staring at me, Nala.  You may be giving me your cutest look, but I'm busy here." 

OccuPaws in the News

Hey everybody!

Check out this link to see an article about Andrew Tolmie, OccuPaws and Glen Stephens school! Way to go!

Sleepover

After a day full of playing and a big Rose Bowl party, Abbey and I settled in for a good nights sleep.  Even though Kelsey laid out two freshly washed dog beds, we chose to snuggle together in an open crate.

Abbey called me a blanket hog and eventually forced me to roll over and share.  

Woman can be so demanding sometimes!

Gordy the Scotsman

Hello all!

I wanted to show you my new Scottish Friends! Here I am hanging out with these great guys that played wonderful music for me with their bag pipes. Lukenbooth Cafe provided free food on New Years Eve and of course, I was there showing off how great I look. We celebrated at 6:00 pm which was midnight in Scotland so mom and dad did not have to stay up too late. Happy New Year.

Happy New Year!

Being the classy guy that I am, I had to ring in the New Year in style.  I got to watch the ball drop and see the lights and confetti in Times Square, all while wearing my own mirror balls and flashing lights.

Happy New Year to all my OccuPaws friends!

Love,

Meadow