We're back!

Monday's Mutt is coming back with one teeny weeny exception. We are going to have a Monthly Monday's Mutt. Get it? Monthly Monday's Mutt. We stuck with the Monday's Mutt theme but changed it to monthly instead of weekly. Yours truly would really like to continue the weekly posts, but frankly between working and one particular 14-year old requiring a lot of my attention (which should be a completely different blog topic). . .it's just a little too insane.

Sooooo. . .here is our Monday's Mutt wish list. Any help you can provide in securing interviews would be much appreciated. Please and thank you.

Bo Obama

Sadie Winfrey

Atticus Gyllenhaal

Martha Stewart Gardner

Pig Degeneres

Mooches Smooches,

Monday's Mutt

monday's mutt

Okay. . .so just like the kids on summer vacation and the celebrities on hiatus from their TV shows, Monday's Mutt is taking the summer off.  We're trying to get ready for our new tenant to arrive in July, but we will definitely be back this fall.  So watch out world. . .

monday's mutt

We're soooo excited to feature a doggie that is also a Facebook friend.  Yowza!  Now Monday's Mutt is hip too. . .maybe we should start tweeting.  

I first met this adorable mutt at a Halloween party at a yoga studio.  Yes, you read that right.  Halloween, mutt, yoga and party all in the same sentence. 

It is with great privilege that I introduce you to:

Phoebe

GT: Well, hello there Miss Phoebe.  I know you are never supposed to ask a woman her age, but. . .how old are you?
Phoebe: I am 10 human years. I don't mean to brag, but with the exception of a dash of salt n' pepper around my muzzle, I look darn good for my age.

GT:  And what is your breed?
Phoebe: I am a dark brindle cairn terrier. Our posse originates from the United Kingdom. Beloved and plucky companions, we have been favorite pets and loyal friends throughout history. Our most famous representative is Toto from the Wizard of Oz, but if you ask me, Toto could have used some grooming and a little pupperoni on his bones. (I'm just sayin'.)

GT: Where do you and the rest of your posse live, Phoebe?

Phoebe: In Charlotte, NC. I divide my time between my parent's place in Eastover and my sister's flat in the Fourth Ward. I occasionally summer in the NC mountains.

GT: How did you get your name?
Phoebe: I believe I was named after Lisa Kudrow's character on "Friends" for my free spirited yet strong-willed nature and psychic abilities.

GT: How long have you been with your family?

Phoebe: Ten years!

GT: How did your family find you?

Phoebe: I was born to a nice family in 

Pageland, South Carolina in a litter with a bunch of boys. It was okay. I mean, I like nature and everything? But I always knew I was destined for the Big City. So when my new mom, Kate, and the lady with the strange high voice came to check us out, I pulled out all the stops to get their attention. Before I knew it, I was saying goodbye to my brothers and checking out my new pad in the Queen City.

GT: What is your best trick, Princess Consuela Bananahammock?  Er, I mean Phoebe. . .
Phoebe: I like to give humans high fives. Sometimes they are unprompted if I think

you have a treat and you should give it to me.

GT: Who is your best friend?

Phoebe: My sister, Carolyn, would probably like me to say she is? Honestly, it's probably my mom, Kate. We have a good napping and road-tripping vibe.

GT: Do you have a favorite food?
Phoebe: My family tries to be disciplined about not giving me too many treats or human food? I know -- it sucks. But when I get to indulge, I can really get down on some pupperoni, carrot sticks and I love, LOVE, love popcorn, especially kettle pop.

GT:  What is your worst habit?
Phoebe: Well, I really like to smell. Everything. So I guess that could be a little annoying if my humans want to walk, say, a block in less than ten minutes.

GT:  Do you have any pet peeves? 
Phoebe: Do NOT get me started on skateboarders. Or the chipmunks who taunt me. Or the enormous monsters who clop-clop and drag carriages Uptown.

GT:  What is your favorite TV show?

Phoebe: I watch murder mysteries with my mom, Bravo reality shows with my sister, and soccer games with my brother-in-law, Kevin. Oh, and I ALWAYS get sucked into American Idol.

GT:  Do you have any nicknames?
Phoebe: Phoebs, Phoebster, the Phoebola Virus, Phoebacca, Phoebe Lou.

GT:  What about a favorite walk?
Phoebe: Just give me a sidewalk and lots of smells and I'm a happy camper. Recently, Carolyn has taken me to the new dog park on Sycamore and the Dog Bar. I was really shy at first, but it got better when there were free treats.

GT:  Do you have a favorite toy?

Phoebe: It used to be my stuffed tiger, but now the manatee is my fave.

GT:  What is one word to describe you?

Phoebe: Friendly!

GT:  Anything else you’d like everyone to know?

Phoebe: We doggies tend to love unconditionally, nap a lot, and celebrate the simple things in life. Maybe the humans could learn a few things from us :)

get well soon!

Maeve and Maude are sending well wishes to their buddy, Cabby, who is recovering after having surgery this past week.

They wrote a poem for Cabby.  Please excuse grammatical errors, unknown English words, poor rhyming abilities, etc.  I'm sure Maya Angelou would be mortified to know we are calling this a poem, but. . .

Oh Cabby Q

Oh here's the tale of Cabby Q
you may have heard that she's feeling blue.
It isn't normal to hear her whine;
it's just that she doesn't feel so divine.

Oh here's the tale of Cabby's mom

you may have heard she's really the bomb

It isn't normal to see her sad

it's just that she doesn't like seeing Cabby feel so bad.

So here's to Cabby

we hope you feel better

So we can romp and play

in this beautiful weather

Love,

Maevis and Maude

monday's mutt

We are back in my home state of Michigan this week.  Not quite in my hometown of Kalamazoo (which I am working on). . .but we're getting close.  This week's mutt belongs to my dear friend from the school formerly known as Msgr. John R. Hackett High School.

It seems as though our beloved high school has gone through more name changes than Prince as it is now simply known as Hackett Catholic Central.   So much has changed in just a few short years since we graduated.  

This independent pup, who is named after the Tasmanian devil, is more like Tasmanian rebel as he has chosen to write his bio free form instead of answering questions.  Is there any such thing as canine ADD?

Introducing. . .

Taz

My name is Taz, short for Tazmanian Devil. I think my parents came up with my name because I am extremely hyper and love to get very silly at times by run like crazy through the house. My mom and dad don't know my exact age because they purchased me from a rescue group.  The rescue group didn't know my birthday but had an approximate age. At present, I am probably about 3-years young (how do you like that. . .don't I sound sophisticated with 'at present'?) We think I am Terrier mixed with Puli or Portuguese Water Dog.  I live in Redford, Michigan with my mom, dad  and 2 kitty brothers, Romeo and Skittles.  Sometimes my pesky puppy relative, Bam comes to visit. I try to act indifferent at first but eventually Bam and I don't stop playing until he has to go home. I have many toys that I like people or dogs to try and keep from me, but eventually Taz always wins! The neighbor dogs think I am spoiled because I always go for walks and always get treats. . . .which my parents share with other dogs in the neighborhood. I love my parents so much because of all the love and attention they give me. I love to go on car rides except that my parents don't seem to like it cause I tend to bark excessively everything I see. I especially get excited when I see a truck pulling a trailer.  For some reason, that really makes me go a little nutty.  I also like to visit my doggie daycare because I get to see all of my buddies. I haven't met an animal yet that I don't like. I really enjoy life because there are so many things to see and do. My parents like to call me "proud puppy". I can do a few tricks too. . .my mom's personal favorite is when I rollover.  I also have a mean shake. . .no limp fish shakes from Taz!  My favorite food is being able to lick my parents plate after they are done eating. . .I know, I know. . .very bad habit.   My best friend is probably my dad. He works nights so he hangs out with me all day. He walks me, wrestles with me and scratches my back.  Hope you like my story. . .but I really think it's my mom who has ADD.  I tried typing this all by myself, but she got frustrated with my hunt and peck technique and took over.  The end.