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Hey, guess what? I was chosen to walk the runway in Pawject Runway being held this Sunday, Dec 11 @ 1pm at the TradeWinds Grande Island Resort. The winner of the runway will win a weekend getaway at the Trade Winds. Wish me luck!

Okay, you guys probably know about our annual office trip that we take at the end of summer. The whole office goes- Dr. Brenda, Charlene, Mommy (Debbie) and of course, ME. Oh yeah, Daddy came with us- he was the driver, and Dyson (aunt Dr. Brenda’s boy dog) came along, too.

This year we decided to go to western North Carolina, in the Smoky Mountains in September. We rented a dog-friendly cabin (which Mommy told me was like a hotel, but for only us) that was on the side of the mountain. She didn’t tell me that there wasn’t any grass to potty on. That’s right, not just no GOOD grass- NO GRASS. Just gravel and red clay! OMG, where do I go poop?! How is this dog-friendly? This dog likes grass!!!

So, mountain life isn’t really for me, but the cabin was nice and clean. There was a big kitchen, which is important to store and fix my food. Mommy’s the best at that. So I guess it was alright.
Anyway, Mommy and my “aunts” bought back really pretty rocks that are all different smells. Mommy says they’re differnet colors, too, but I can’t tell that. She says that they are things called gems- rubies, sapphires, emeralds, whatever! I say they’re rocks. You can’t eat them, but they would look nice on a new collar or harness for me. Maybe for my birthday….
Daddy caught poison ivy while walking in the woods with Dyson, so he has to have medicine like I do when I get all itchy. Sorry, Daddy- I don’t walk in the woods, so you would have been safer with me.

All-in-all, I suppose we had fun. Dyson thought it was great, but he’s a boy, what does he know? Next trip, I vote for Disney or Miami or somewhere with better grass!

It was Daddy’s birthday, so Mommy & I decided to take Daddy to this place where everyone loves golf. It’s called Champions Gate, it’s near Disney World, and the hotel is called the Omni. Guess what? The hotel is for dogs, too. Sometimes, I don’t get to meet many new friends when we travel, but here there were lots of doggy friends. Everyone was so welcoming, and they had really good grass to potty on (good grass is always a welcome sight).

We woke up early on that Saturday because Daddy had “an early tea time.” I don’t know why, because he doesn’t even like tea. Anyway, he went to play golf, so Mommy and I sat out on the balcony to look at the sky and grass and birds. Next thing I know, these really weird birds came by. Mommy called them hot air balloons. We watched them fly by, and then we went for a walk.

I napped the day away, but when Daddy came back- we all went to Disney for dinner and shopping. We had a great time, and I got some french fries as a treat!

Next month it’s off to the mountains! I’ll keep you posted.

Well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve posted anything on my blog, so I thought that I’d better catch you guys up.
Mommy, Daddy and I have been busy with work and such, but we still have time for fun. We all went to Vero Beach last September and stayed at Costa d’Este Resort. Boy was that fun! Lots of good latin music, a fabulous breeze from the ocean, and all the hotel staff were like my best friends. There were even some other dogs there, but I didn’t know them so I stayed with Mommy.
We went shopping in the area (all the shops were very friendly) and Mommy even bought me a strand of pearls- Lily’s Pearls- and proceeds from them go to pet charities. Isn’t that cool?
We also went to an outdoor concert on the beach- there were lots of dogs there, too, and they were all dressed up just like I was! Vero is a great vacation spot for us.

October brought a visit to Universal Orlando and Harry Potter. Mommy is a big Harry Potter fan (I really don’t understand it because he doesn’t have a dog or nothin’). I stayed at the wonderful Royal Pacific Resort while Mommy, Daddy, Aunt Charlene and Aunt Laurie went to the park. It was really hot outside, and I preferred to stay in bed and watch TV. I ordered room service that night- Chow Hound Chicken! Boy, was it yummy. I wonder if Emeril is their chef???

This summer we have plans to go to a resort outside Orlando, where my Daddy plays golf. I wish that I could play golf, too, but Mommy says I’m not allowed. I could get hit with a stick and that would be bad- so Mommy and I will go do something else (maybe shopping for new toys!!).
And in September, Dr. Ernest, Aunt Charlene, Mommy, Daddy and I are all going to North Carolina. Mommy says we’re going mining, I think that means going for long walks in the woods and mountains. I hope there aren’t ticks- they are so yucky!!!

Anyway- I keep you updated. Enjoy the summer. Cami

Are you kidding? Cami is now a calendar girl! Cami was selected by America’s Top Dog Model to be in the upcoming 2012 ATDM Calendar as Miss June. The theme of that year is “Going Green with Style,” and Cami was an organic gardener. We do grow alot of our own fruits, vegetables and herbs at home, and Cami is a big help. So she posed for her picture with a gardening motif.
Shown is Cami’s June picture or you can log onto www.americastopdogmodel.com to see all of the 2012 models (click on 2010 finalists).

Okay, Cami survived her tragic eye trauma just fine, but we all thought that her career as a supermodel was over. Well, we were wrong! Cami went to a casting call for America’s Top Dog Model on Saturday and finished as a finalist for Tampa. Cami won a gift basket with wine, toys, a book, a calendar, and a doggie spa certificate worth $125. Good job Cam.
Now we have to submit a professional photo with the theme “Go Green” for the national competition. Wish us luck…

OMG, it’s been forever since I wrote here. Not much going on. Dr. Ernest, Charlene and myself worked at the Renaissance Festval’s Pet Fest (that was quite an experience!). My niece came into town for spring break (with her boyfriend- wasn’t quite sure about that, but it turned out well) so that was fun.
This weekend is the Festa Italiana in Ybor City. My mother, Barbara (our past asst) and myself will be stomping grapes for charity on Sunday. Our charity is the ASPCA- wish us luck and join us if you can. There is lots of food, drink, music and fun!

Well, the turkey is all gone (and Cami ate her fair share) and the Christmas Tree is up. I can’t believe we’re in December and 2009 is almost over. Doesn’t it seem like the Y2K thing was just a bit ago? Anyway- here’s the potential trouble spots this time of year- so watch out for them!

1. Candies and Chocolates- We love them and so do our pets. Their GI tracts can’t handle them the the same way as ours, and chocolate can be poisonous. So keep the treats out of reach.

2. Tinsel, ribbons and strings- Adds beauty to trees and packages, but can be deadly to our pets. Swallowing these can lead to tongue lacerations, linear foreign bodies (that then need surgical removal) and potentially death. As alternatives, try “sparkley” larger ornaments on the tree and hand decorated gift tags on boxes (paper usually isn’t a problem).

3. Electrical cords (in new places)- Those extension cords, so very needed for our Christmas lights, represent a new and interesting “snake-toy.” Very bad!!! Try covering cords with painters tape or throw rugs to keep them out of sight.

4. Christmas Tree water resevoir- Okay, so you thought water was harmless. Not if you use tree preservative added in (or aspirin if you’re old school). Both of these things can be very toxic, especially to cats. Remember too- flocking (or snow covering) on trees is also toxic.

5. Small ornaments and toys- Remember, small shiny items are very attractive to dogs and cats. Small parts can be ingested and very often get stuck. This means surgery- so stick to larger, non-breakable ornaments, and try to keep the lower branches sparse.

6. Tasty Holiday Dinner- A taste for your pet is fine (avoid the onions, raisins, and high fat), but keep portions to just a taste.

7. Guests/Family- It’s great to have your loved ones visiting and of course they love our pets, too, but our pets are curious about new people and things- so keep those guest room doors closed. That way their possesions stay safe and so do your pets.

Lastly- the fat man in the red suit can start a fire and steal your pets- keep your eyes peeled!!!!
Happy Holidays from Debbie, Dr. Ernest, Charlene and , of course, Cami the Supermodel!!!

Cami and Maxine wish all of their furry, feathered and fiendish friends a fun and safe Halloween.
Remember- Black Cats- Stay inside, there are scary people loose!

PS- Cami has been officially declared healed. See ya later Dr. Wolf (Woof)!

Good job Cami! Dr. Ernest and Charlene entered the dogs in a photo contest for an Australian doggy catalogue, and Cami was chosen to be one of the models. Can you believe this girl, just back from a tragic eye trauma, and now famous?! No autographs- please…