Itchin for Attention

Lately I have been a busy lady. Poor Zola has watched from the wings, or the window seal rather. Since she's my constant companion I feel I owe her. I've designated Sundays 'Zola Day.' Most people give it to god, similarly, I give mine to dog. The past couple Sundays we've headed out to my folks house. Zola loves it out there. A fenced in acre to peruse. Doesn't get much better than that for a nosy nose. She can spend hours outside. Mom gave her a toy and she lugged it all around the yard while I chased her. It's almost as big as her. When she looks at me with those eyes it just break my heart. I have to chase her even if I am wearing clogs. After all, we have to make compromises for our loved ones.

I know she loves visiting the country because every time we load up the car to head home we have to chase her around and carry her to the car. She would love to stay. She also adore my parents. They are typical grandparents, spoiling her with able scraps and belly rubs. It's a new and lovely ritual for my little soul-mate!

Clean

This weekend Zola got a bath. I've battled fleas for the past 5 months. I just don't know what to do. She has vaccine reactions so I'm very cautious of foreign substances. Everyone suggest the flea/tick preventative that you place between their shoulder blades but I'm not convinced. A friend told me that she accidentally spilled some of the preventive on her wood floors and it ate the varnish away. After hearing that I vowed to stay away from that stuff. My general policy is, 'If I won't use it or trust the ingredients I'm not giving it to Zola." Needless to say she gets a bath every 2 weeks or so. I've treated my yard, used garlic tablets (for dogs) but with I can't prevail. If you have any suggestions as to safe flea preventative, I'm all ears.

ZZ's Two!

I can't believe it's been two years since my little girl was born! She is still so vibrant and rambunctious. This year her celebration was very low key. She enjoyed it but by the end she was worn out. I made her a little cracker cube filled with turkey and cheese. It was glued together by peanut butter. Delicious! Happy Birthday Zola Von Z!

Ham

Zola's quite the ham. My friend took these photos with her iPhone. She called this pose "Zola's Sexy Pose." Indeed, it's provocative. Zola's birthday is tomorrow. Depending on the weather I figure we may stroll over to the park and have a little picnic. Last year we had a very exciting part for her first birthday. This year, in honor of her turning 2 I thought it should just be the two of us.

Oldest Dog Dies

Bless her heart! I can only hope Zola sticks around for that long!

Personality

We haven't posted in awhile but all is well. Zola and I have had a busy summer. We have had many changes which have resulted in new routines and adjustments. As always, we have adapted and come closer in return. I wanted to share this video that I received this morning from a friend of mine, also a dachshund owner.

This stubborn behavior and the sideways looks are so typical of the dachshund. I don't know how many times I have seen Zola stuck in a position like this and give me those same eyes. Oh how we spoil them! They are just to cute to discipline.

Lazy Days

This is what I woke up next to Saturday morning: It's not the best picture because it was taking on my phone but it's Zola laying beside me like a person. We are quite the pack!

Later that afternoon I went to check out the Philbrook Museum and there were many pieces indicative of how inspiring our four legged friends can be:

Mr and Mrs. Dane were so regal and strong. If they would have fit in my purse I would have nabbed them (as if I'm that smooth).