I'm the worried Dog Mommmy UPDATE!!!!

Well off to the Vets office................

Well it was a not so wonderful Monday for me to start out.

Last Friday after coming home from work I noticed my Basset/Beagle Kayla was trying to eat something like she normally does ( my little hoover vacuum) so I got it away from her to see that it was my Lab Shadow's tooth that had been split off. I watched him all weekend and decided to call to make an appointment for him to see the Vet tomorrow, but looking at him this morning I thought it would be best to get him in today. Being that he is 11 years old I did not want an infection to set in. I had the worst time leaving him at the Vets. I know what a big baby I am. Well the truth of the matter is is that he is my baby boy and the first dog I have had of my own since moving out of my parents house well over 20 years ago. I do not have any kids but my fur kids so the mother hen that I am I worry all the time about them. So the tears started to roll down my cheeks as soon as I was in the car driving to work. All kinds of things roll through my head like, does he have something else wrong, is it going to bad news, you know anything bad comes in mind and you think it. I am sure I am not along about this. So then my mind went to Kayla Oh my goodness she hates to be left by herself so there is the guilt in leaving her as well. Again there is that mother hen business again. I will have to say that when the dogs are sick I do get them taken care of as soon as possible. Kayla was sick over a week ago so off to the Vets with her. They are both in good health except the allergies and a few other minor strange illnesses that are curable with meds. I do thank God for that. I want them to live long happy lives.

Well the Vet called and said Shadow's blood work looked really great and that we decided to get them teeth cleaned and if any of them needed to be pulled that would be done as well. I pick him up on my way home from work. Happy days!!!!!!! I think more for me than Shadow. I am sure all he will want to do is sleep. On the other hand Kayla is really going to give me an ear full for leaving her all day by herself. She is one of the most vocal dogs I have ever seen and believe me when I say she will let me here about it AHHRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Well that is just a day in my life with my dogs. Never a dull moment.
That is what makes life full of fun along with a few tears.

Until next time

Sheryl


UPDATE!!!!!!!!
Well the Vets decided they wanted to keep my Shadow overnight. So today after work I can go and get him.
It was not easy leaving him there, but I want to make sure just like the Doctors that he is OK.

Kayla on the other hand was not happy with me leaving her alone or not having her big brother Shadow at home. She is a little better today a little sad I think, but she is just fine.
We will all be back to normal this afternoon.

Until later,

Sheryl


UPDATE 2-2-09
Well it has now been a week since Shadow's teeth have been cleaned and 2 teeth pulled. He is doing great. He is eating much better and is now wanting to play which is more like his normal self. I do think the missing teeth are a bit of a bother, but I know he will get used to that.
I am glad the have my big boy back to normal!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hugs to all,
Sheryl

New email address

Hi all

Just an update about my Internet connection.

Still having problems getting my Internet connected I am hoping the issue will be resolved today but if not I will be without my Internet at home until January 28th. I do have an email address that is temp for now but can only check it when I am at my work Monday - Friday.

If anyone is trying to get in contact with me through my website I do apologize that I did not have time to update my contact information before I had it disconnected.

Please go ahead and email me and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

My temp email is gonetothedogsusa@live.com

Again I will update my website as soon as I have a connection.

Thanks in advance,

Sheryl

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all,

I just wanted to drop in and say a very Happy New Year to everyone and to let you in on what I have planned for the new year.

First off I will be updating my Internet service at the first of February. I will keep everyone informed about that, due to the fact that I am sure I will be getting a new email address.

Second I have some new venues I will be selling my items on. I will still be on ebay and you can always find items on my website. I will now be selling on Artfire and bid for bears as well as a few things on Etsy. As you all know I am most well known for my polymer clay dogs so these little guys will just appear on one or two sites only. My needle felted dogs and soft sculpted mohair and plush fur bears may appear on the other sites. One thing is for sure all sites will be linked to my website and here on my blog. You will be able to find me no matter what.

Third thing is I will have all new designs for 2009 like I always have done in the past. All of my designs whether it be polymer clay, needle felted or soft sculptures are original one of a kind items. No two will ever be alike. They are made by me from start to finish. I will also be taking custom orders for polymer clay and needle felted dogs. Please email me for more details on custom orders.

Fourth I plan on a major face lift for my website. I think a new look for the new year is in order. I know that this will take a little while to get done due to the list above and me working a full time job but I have a lot of ambition.

Well with all of that said I had better get busy and get things rolling. I will be listing a few items on ebay this Sunday (internet access willing to work) that is.

I hope you all have a wonderful 2009 year.

Sheryl

New website Artfire.com

Hi all,

There is a new website that is out for selling handmade items it is called Artfire. It is very similar to Etsy which also is for selling all things handmade.

I have checked it out and decided to have a go at it. I have set up my new studio and have listed Glacer that you see pictured below.


Here is the link to my Studio www.gonetothedogs.artfire.com Please stop by and check out there whole site.

Sheryl

Peaches blog give away

Hi all,

I have picked that special someone out of a hat that will receive my little Peaches.

And the winner is Pat Hage of Dendy Bears!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations Pat!!!!!!!!!!!! Little Peaches will be on her way to her new home tomorrow.

Thanks again to everyone who entered.

I will be having another blog give away after the first of the year.

Sheryl

"Winter" a little bear SOLD

Hi all,

Please meet "Winter" he is now up for auction on ebay for a 10 day listing. He will be my last little bear for the year.

Winter is made from White Mohair and is approx 13" high. He is designed to sit, but can stand with help. He has a new little friend, a blue jay that I purchased that will go along with Winter to there new home.

Please take a peek at his auction at the link below.





Thanks for looking.

Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!

Sheryl

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

Hi all,

Well yesterday we got our first big snow storm here in Kansas City Missouri. There was about 4" out there by the time it was done snowing. It sure was pretty, but what a mess to drive in.

I remember when I was a kid we always got lots of snow. I mean any where from 4" and up. It was great we would get out of school and go sledding and go around the neighborhood and shovel driveways to earn some money. Now days you don't see to many kids wanting to make a little money. What ever happened to the good old days????????

Well any who here are a few photos I took yesterday.

This is picture is looking out my front door.

This is my Shadow boy. He loves the snow. When it was snowing heaver he came inside and looked just like a skunk with a big white stripe down his back. He is just too cute.

Here is another view looking out my front door across the street. My driveway is out there some where.

And here is Shadow and Kayla Playing!!!! Kayla is a hoot she takes off running and then slams right into shadow. I know it looks like shadow has the edge, but believe me Kayla has Shadow hands down. He is the perfect gentleman he always lets Kayla win.

We are now in for a wonderful ice storm tomorrow. Oh what fun it is to ride in a two dog open sleigh!!!!!!!!! :)

Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!

Sheryl