Three weeks with Samoyeds..

Things I have learned:

1. I CAN handle big dogs.
2. Big dogs can be lovely
3. I don't have the right personality or lifestyle to own a utility breed.
4. I definitely want a second dog in the future
5. I couldn't handle a second dog (and 9th pet) now

Moscow and Mikesha's family came back from their trip today- Although Frankie and I LOVE them and we will miss them, we know we'll probably see them again very soon!!

I also have new appreciation for Frankie-

I love how quiet he is.
I love how he does not drag me down the street.
I love that he does not shed fur.
I love that he does not dig.
I love that he's short and cannot reach things I put up on the bench.
I love that he does not try to hump me.
I love that his poo doesn't weigh like 5kgs when I have to carry it to the nearest bin on a walk

Sleeeppp...

Last week was crazy. I had prac assessments, worked at both jobs, plus I'm still pet-sitting the Samoyeds. So yesterday, I spent the entire day in bed. I don't think I've ever done that before, but I wasn't feeling well and really needed sleep- also very thankful I have the day off today!! Hoping to get some reading done, and wash Frank because he kind of stinks!! :P

Million Paws Walk!!!

The 2011 Million Paws Walk was held yesterday across Australia. I attended the Sydney event with my Mum, Frankie, and my neighbours Samoyeds, Moscow and Mikesha. According to the RSPCA it was their most successful year yet- great news, since it's their biggest annual fundraiser!
The dogs behaved well and had a lot of fun sniffing things, eating things, and sleeping in the car on the way home! We even made it onto the channel 10 news at 6pm!! Thankyou again to everyone who supported and sponsored us.
Much love from Jacqui and Frankie! oxoxo

Leaves...

And Peter. :)

Happy Birthday Opi...

...He would've been 77 today. I hope he's having an awesome party up there in heaven with God, Omi, Grandma, and my childhood pets. I'm sure he'd be taking good care of them for me. <3
We went to the cemetery this afternoon ( once I was able to get out of bed again- I've been sick all week! :( ) to put flowers where his ashes are buried. We took Frankie with us, but wrapped him in a blanket like a baby, in the hope it wouldn't offend anyone that I brought a dog if he acted human enough!?? There were other dogs there anyway, which was nice to see. Pets are part of the family, and I'm sure they miss the loved ones they lose too.
Like I told Opi I would, I named Frankie after him- Gus being his middle name. And I put pictures around the house, like I promised. We didn't forget. I hope he knows that.
I would have liked to do even more in honor of his Birthday, but I wasn't even well enough to go to the Vet this morning. I have extra dogs to take care of and assessments in the next few weeks too, so I'm hoping my energy will be back quickly!!

Congratulations Crystal and Jerry!!!!

The wedding was beautiful!!! Very appropriate for such a sweet couple! :) Unfortunately, most my photos didn't turn out because I didn't bring a camera and my phone didn't like the dim lighting, but not to worry- a million other people were taking (much better) pics...
It is so strange to think the girl I caught the bus with when I was 12 is now somebody's wife, but there's honestly nobody I'd be happier for, and Jerry's a great guy too!! :)