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2011.12.25 (Sun)
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Bear Necessities of LifeMusings of Teddy Bear Necessity's Household
to Whom It May Concern Summer
2011.11.02 (Wed)
 The summer did not go without an event, including the infamous riots springing up from the north of London that also affected parts of our neighborhood (☜ can you see the huge crack in the glass door), but all in all, the life here was quiet and peaceful. Just normal way our dog-gone-life is, that is. We went to Lavender fields,  beach in Wye,  and mostly spent much time doing what our Kerries love best: playing with a ball in the park. We'll update more on our park life later!  4 Kerries in the park, what a treat! Birthdays
2011.11.01 (Tue)
Louie became 6 on July 7th and Sakura became 5 on October 11th. Here are their birthday celebrations respectively.  Happy 6th, my little gentle boy!   Happy 5th, my bull-in-a-china-shop girl!  I used to go through all the hassles of baking meat cake for dog birthday, but since I've gone raw (some 15 years ago, that is), getting the cake ready is so easy! Tumblr & Instagram
2011.10.31 (Mon)
It's been a while since I last updated this blog.
I've been much better about photo-logging on Tumblr and Instagram. Whoever you are and if you happen to be doing either (or not, of course), I'd be honored if you'd stop by. Thanks! Bear Necessities of Life on Tumblr  teddydale on Instagram  Solution
2011.08.13 (Sat)
 What's a cat to do when a dog is waiting to pounce on him?  Asking a human to remove the dog is the easiest answer. "Sakura, stop bothering the cat!" Born to Run
2011.08.11 (Thu)
What I absolutely love about living in England is that dogs can be just that, dogs. Having dogs off-leash is not merely permissible; it is accepted as a way of life in many ways.  As a long-time off-leash advocate in not so understanding atmosphere of US and Japan, I feel that I can finally breathe.   It's given that you need to be responsible about this privilege, but it is nice not having to first put my foot down on the fact that dog owners have rights too as legitimate park users. I am tired of having to explain to people why conceding to dogs' needs does not mean "putting dogs above humans" but rather "including people who happen to have dogs in their life." Responsible dog ownership means meeting the dogs' needs, and giving them enough exercise is a major part of it. On this note, I love Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer, on the fact that he always starts by giving his client dogs exercise before attempting to correct any behavioral issues. It emphasizes how important physical stimulation is to a balanced animal ... but I regress, it is another soapbox!  Louie is 6!
2011.07.07 (Thu)
Our prince, Louie, has turned 6!
  The birthday boy celebrated the red mark day with meat-fest. After taking numerous shots with the (meat) cake, I realized that I forgot to have the birthday boy wear the birthday hat. No birthday hat, no birthday cake is the rule of birthday celebration (which was hastily made up right then and there), so actual eating had to be postponed until another round of photo shoot was finished.  WHHHHHAAAAAAAAT???!!! The Kerries were oh so outraged, however. So much so that they became too jittery and no good photos came out anyway.  "Serves you right!" At any rate, happy birthday, little precious! Alien at Home
2011.06.13 (Mon)
Sakura doing the aliens.
 You know what I mean, right? FYI, she is only yawning. Weekend Ritual
2011.03.05 (Sat)
Playing with a ball is a must do activity in the park.
 Ready?  Set.  Go!!!  Bring it! You there, that's right, you! (Sakura is not a natural retriever, or is a natural terrier.)  Ready?  "I'm ready!"  OK, OK! This routine is repeated countless times.  For the most part, more astute Sakura gets the ball,  but Louie makes tremendous efforts, too.  "Yaaaay, I got it!" boasts Louie of his rare victory with wide open mouth.  Sometimes Louie gets a little assistance, too. The boy can use all the help he can get.  Running around  and around, sometimes with a stranger dog jumping in.  After awhile, wimpy Louie gets tired and stays beside humans,  but sprightly Sakura can go on and on and on. Girls rule! |
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