Fox Terrier Fun Day!

We had a great time at the annual Fox Terrier Fun Day!  It is the big fundraiser for for the Fox Terrier Rescue - as always - it was a FUN day and the organisers put so much work into making it a wonderful success.  D thinks this photo sums up the way both of us enjoyed the day:

Sally spent the time in between events in the car - she went into her 'dressing room' at every opportunity and only left when the humans wanted her to participate in the ring!  The only time she came out willingly was when the Slowest Sausage Eating competition was on.  I on the other hand, enjoyed myself tremendously!  It was non stop - I was really happy - I would not stop barking.  There were so many Smooth and Wire pals - I just had to let them know I was happy to be there and wanted to play!

Sally watching from her room...

There were a lot of fun groups - we entered a few and I won 4th Best Rescue!  I will not pose for my publicity shot....sorry

Sally got 2nd Prettiest Girl and we won Happy Families.  Which we were really honoured and thankful to be part of the day.  There were so many great dogs and people there - it was so hard for the judges!  In my opinion all the dogs there were red rosette winners - we were all well behaved and strutted our stuff.

D put together a slide show of some of the photos on the day - she took a lot!  So you can see the slideshow or go to Flickr and see all of that Fox Terrier madness.  

Sally was disqualified from the Slowest Sausage eating competition though - the shame the shame!  But as they were putting down the sausages - Sally ate her neighbours' sausage and then ate her own - and this was before they even started the stopwatch!  

Sally looking somewhat bemused at the whole affair...

I am ready for my close up, Mr De Mille....

We were lucky with the weather too!  Although it did rain - the rain came and went - and we could hold an event in between - and the real heavy rain started when the day was over.  So the Fox Terrier charm also worked on the clouds..

We also met some new girls in Rescue - they will be on the Rescue web site soon - but they had a nice day out and lots of people wanted to take them home on the day - we are sure there will be a line of people wanting to be a forever home for these sweeties...

Lizzie....

Poppy...

and another Poppy...

The kind person holding them is Jane - we only meet her and her family on Fun Day - their boy George has been diagnosed with Pancreatitis just like me! - poor guy - we know with the love of his family he will get better soon and be fighting fit for the next fun day!

It was such a lovely day and we always enjoy ourselves so much - we can't thank enough the people that make it happen - and all the wonderful families that come and make it such a special day.  

Lots of licks

Paddy

Sally, the Fox and some prizes!

We have been a household of injury lately - Paddy cut his leg, C burnt himself on the stove and D bashed her knee into the coffee table!  Yikes, we are accident prone.  But I am the worst of all!

You see, we have had an intruder in our garden - she comes every morning and evening - sometimes she brings her pal - sometimes on her own.  Well, I am a Wire FOX terrier - and true to my breeding - I took an instant dislike to her and must keep my garden Fox Free!  Here is a photo of our pest!

Here she is with her demonic eyes!!! You see, she must be kept out at all costs....

Well, I ran out one evening and hit my back leg really hard - I didn't notice it at the time - but when I got back in - boy did it hurt!  And I have been limping ever since.  I am now a 3 legged doggie - my paw is swollen and I do not put any weight on it.  D took me to the V-E-T and my paw was x-rayed and I have a bone chip!  Yes, I chipped a bone in my paw - and they have me on drugs that make me drowsy!! If it doesn't get better I am back at the VETS!!!  So lets hope it heels on its own.  

I still keep a lookout for the fox - but the damn thing has the advantage on me.  Is there any one out there that can come and help keep my garden free of the dreaded fox?  

Will keep guard until I get help... I do feel a little sorry for myself though - but D has been giving me extra cuddles and she carries me everywhere now - so that is one way to train the humans...

Now a follow up from our previous blog - we have some names!!  Paddy pulled them out of a hat and the three Royal Winners are:  the OP Pack, Rocky Creek Scotties and Reilly - please email me at dianaatshonalonadotcodotuk - and my human servant will send some Royal 'share the Love' goodies - if you have a preference let me know.

Lots of licks
Sally

Away too long ...

Hello Everybloggie, We have to apologise for being away so long. Our D has had a very eventful summer and hasn't kept up with her duties! But she has tried her best - and she has still given us lots of attention and cuddles - so we forgive her!

We just wanted to point out some of the highlights - thought you might like to see!

Well, we had the Fox Terrier Rescue Fun Day in July - it was a very sunny day and there were lots of dogs there. We are sure everyone had a good time and lots of needed funds were raised for the Fox Terrier Rescue (You get more photos on the Fox Terrier Rescue Website). Here I am enjoying the festivities and watching all the great dogs strutting their stuff!

Paddy got a lot of attention - and was being cuddled - he liked this a lot!

Everyone was there - even Elvis!

We got to go several places and see lots of things - but we had a great surprise - because we got to meet Noodles! Yep, he is super cute and Paddy and him hit it off -

It was a great day and we really enjoyed out time together. Hopefully we will meet up again soon.

Now a note from D - she went to Down House - the home of Charles Darwin. And the reason she is letting you know - is that Darwin had a Fox Terrier named Polly. She had her basket in his study and she always accompanied him on his 'Thinking Walks' - it was on these walks that he developed his book - On The Origin of Species. Here is a photo of his study - all that was missing was a Fox Terrier in that basket - maybe I can play that role?

We promise to drop by and catch up with all our Blogging friends - we are sorry it has taken us so long to write - but sometimes life gets hectic. One last thing, we are off to the eye specialist for Paddy - he has an ulcer and we are hoping it can be treated with drops and heals quickly - please send cornea healing vibes! Thanks!

Lots of licks

Sally and Paddy

Here is a photo of Paddy on one of his walks in the park - we are sporting our summer hair dos!

Whack-A-Squirrel and we have a man down!

Hello Bloggeess - it has been a busy week for our little family unit.   D has been busy with work - and we have been accompanying her on many trips - none of them very exciting so not worthy of photos.  But I wanted to let you know that I have volunteered to be the UK Rep for Operation Whack-a-Squirrel.  The head of this campaign is Tank - if you would like to join please let us know.  El Presidente, Tank, has highlighted the menace that exists amongst us - grey squirrels!  (Disclaimer:  D wishes no life form any harm, and although she allows me to chase the beasts - she would be mortified if I caught one and would bring it to a Vet to have it resuscitated ) Sadly as she is a vegetarian - there was never much hope for support from her - in fact she is a traitor amongst us as she has been known to feed them - I USUALLY SEND THEM PACKING - so she has less chance of that these days.  In fact here is a photo of one of them on the feeder ...

I am now at the tree - and please note there is no grey beast around...

I spend many of my waking hours patrolling perimeters - I also manage reconnaissance missions in the nearby woods and mobilise fellow dogs in the chasing and scaring of the resident menace.  Sorry to any softies out there - but I do not like these things - and when I have my 'down' time - I practice on a dummy Squirrel - it helps keep my skills sharp....

One day - I will meet Mr Squirrel and there will be a rumble in the jungle - well .... woods - or a well maintained herbaceous border.  But that doesn't sound as dramatic - so jungle it is!  I have been to several Blogs - and this appears to be a global problem.  Will update soon with video footage of bravery during the call of nature...I mean Duty....

Now, Paddy as he is sight impaired - has been nominated for recruitment - but unfortunately he has been injured in a wanton and malicious attack - not squirrel related.  He accompanied D on one of her weekly Greenwich trips.  She was running an errand and went to the covered Greenwich market.  As soon as she entered - a loose, shaggy black dog came over and just attacked him!  The dog was not on a lead and the owner materialised minutes later!  Well, D was livid and used many HBO words (a phrase I have stolen from my American friends) The owner took no responsibility for his dog's actions - sadly they were unable to find the manager of the market and after a little rest to gather her nerves - D drove Paddy to the Vet's.  He got bitten round the neck and had a very nasty gash.  Thankfully they didn't get the face - so he still as  handsome as ever - he has a shaved patch though.  The hole in his neck is healing and he is on antibiotics - so he will make a full recovery.  D 'medicated' herself with a very nice glass of Merlot when she got home.

Afterwards we found out that the manager of the market was a friend of the individual who owned the dog and he was spectating and never did a thing.  The dog remained off lead and we were told they are there quite often - D strongly advises any London based dogs to avoid the Market at Greenwich - she would hate someone else to get hurt.  She is still shook up - but Paddy is enjoying all the attention.  She bought him this massive crocodile to help cheer everybody up....

If you ask me... he is playing it up a bit for all the goodies...

He has a check up soon and when he gets the all clear - he will be back in action.  D , however, may need a few more days - she loves us both very much and tries to give us a safe and happy life and it upsets her greatly that other people are not as responsible or caring.  

On a positive and happy note - the Annual Fox Terrier Fun Day is scheduled for the 19th of July - if you would like to attend - please go the the Fox Terrier Rescue website for further info.  We will be there - and we would love to see you there too!  

Lots of licks

Sally 

PS A Big Thank you to the TN Bull Terrors and their DawgMum - they helped my computer challenged D put new things in the side bar.  A very special big lick to you.