Welcome Monday and Keep Your Sunglasses Home

Rain rain....seems like that's all the weatherman can talk about this week. Sigh! Anyway yesterday we went to the mega garage sale with proceeds going to the MidAtlanitc Bulldog Rescue and the GreyHound Friends of NJ. Two very worthy causes indeed!

Nala came with us and was delighted to see her former foster mom from MABR, Janis. She was so happy to see her that she peed on her in excitement! Yes I agree not very lady like but Nala can't help herself sometimes!

The rain held out as I searched among all the little treasures that were spread out in the yard. I wasn't looking for anything in particular when I came across a box of old pharmacy bottles. They were interesting especially the amber colored ones. I bought a few and went home with them a couple of other odds and ends. I hope the sale generated some much needed money for the two rescues. Coming up on August  7th, MABR is participating in another fund raising event in NYC which is going to be sponsored by BarkAid. For $20.00 you can get your hair cut by master stylist Patrick Lomantini. Appointment will have to be made so see the MABR site for details.


Looking forward to a short work week and celebrations on the 4th of July. (Remember dogs and fireworks don't mix. Keep them home!)

 Nala getting some loving at the gargage sale!

The old pharmacy bottles have a new home on my window ledge!

Ruby...a Diamond in the Ruff!

Ruby ( on your right ) enjoying the lake.

We adopted Ozzie, as you may already know, from the Mid-Atlantic Bulldog Rescue. They are a group of wonderful folks that really love and care for the well being of Bulldogs. A year ago we went out to Pennsylvania from Northern New Jersey to get Ozzie from his foster family. That is when we had the pleasure to meet Monty and Patrick who are involved with the rescue efforts of MABDR. They offer up their lovely home to foster dogs while they wait for their forever home! They have a pack of dogs of their own to contend with. One of them who they personally adopted is Ruby an English Bulldog. Lets say she is a bit temperamental! She had a rough puppy-hood and they were brave and patient enough to work with her. She may still be a bit of a princess but has come a long way. Ozzie confided to me that she was personally very nice to him during his short stay ( when no one was looking of course! ) Attached is an article on Monty , Patrick and Ruby that you may want to peruse and if you want to find out more about the Mid-Atlantic Bulldog Rescue just click on their logo found on this blog. Meanwhile back at the ranch, Ozzie is mentally preparing for his scheduled bath at Petsmart tomorrow by taking a morning nap. To be followed by his afternoon nap. I'll let you in on the action ( or lack there of ) tomorrow!
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Beach Blanket Bulldog

Sunday was a beautiful Autumn day, just ripe for getting out and enjoying the weather and the stunning Fall foliage! My husband Mark and I took a ride down to the Jersey shore with Ozzie to attend the 5th Annual Belmar Beach Bulldog Bash! Wow talk about Bulldog overload! It was a great day on the beach and the folks from the MidAtlantic Bulldog rescue sponsored the event! Ozzie was greeted by dozens of his brethren of all sizes and colors! What a great opportunity to get together with other bulldog owners and talk bull! Ozzie if not the biggest bulldog was one of the top three in the weight category! Only to be over sized by one that was 78 and 82 pounds respectively. Ozzie also had his first taste of sand and surf. Daring the waters edge he got his paws wet and so did we! Talk about photo opt! I took a few but it was challenging with my camera! ( this is a hint for my husband to get me a new one for Christmas !) A lot of folks seemed to be charmed with Ozzie as he casually walked the beach and inspected everyone. One man with an impressive camera set up asked if he could photograph Ozzie. He was doing a full glamor shoot of the Oz and yes Ozzie was loving it! Work it Oz! One rescue who I had read about on the MABDR site was there! His name is Louie. Louie is a precious 2 year old white bulldog that was retrieved from an awful situation down in Louisiana. Two of the rescue co-founders, Kathy and Joann drove all the way from NJ to bring him back. He was found tied up with wire around his back legs resulting in severe injury! They brought him to a veterinarian up here who treated him and today he is good as new except for the remaining scars on his legs. Louie and his new mommy where there and it made me thrilled to see how happy he was! We walked away Sunday with new bulldog friends and a content but tired Ozzie. I also walked away with some sand coated dog poop on my shoe. Something I didn't want to take with me! Oh well until next years bulldog beach bash take care all you bullies!