The other day  I was walking on the snow with the Big Guy.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed pawprints on the snow.  Sometimes there were two sets of pawprints, other times there was one only.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of pawprints, so I said to the Big Guy,

“You promised me Big Guy, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of pawprints on the snow. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”

The Big Guy replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of pawprints, my creation, is when I carried you.”

Now days where ever I go people keep saying I’m “becoming a Man”

I was quite  worried about that for a while. Don’t get me wrong I love my mom & dad, but I would much rather be a dog. They’re cool and when I was a puppy I thought they were gods, but I’m almost 5.   That makes me almost as old as my dad. I know things.

We Ridgebacks are also very fast on our feet   I even amaze myself how quickly I can come up with stuff.

When my dad was explaining to me what humans meant by  “becoming a man”

7, Zilli & Nellie were out playing.      So they didn’t hear the explanation.

Upon their return I told them  ” They better sit.  I have some terrible news.”

So terrible that if it was out in the open the world as we know it would come to an end.

I could only tell it once. So I will whisper it to 7    and he will whisper it to Nellie, then Nellie will whisper it to Zilli.

and I told them

… When we dogs turn 5  we actually become people.  In fact that’s how our parents are our parents. They were dogs first 5 years of their lives and when they turned 5 they became people…

It was too funny. You should’ve been there.

They were so freaked out.  I could barely keep myself from busting out laughing.  -I had to think about the time I got attacked by bunch of fire ants and my lip was swollen like a hipo’s lip.

Anyways here I took their picture.   Heh Heh Heeeeeee.

Here Terrified 7 sharing the secret with Nellie. See her face? She was going “What? What?”

Next Nellie is telling it to Zilli.
You can see Zilli is going in to her “happy place”  and 7 can barely keep himself from running away

It was too funny.

But just like any great big brother (and host of course)
I quickly told them:
“No we are never going to be humans. We will always remain dogs.
Eternally loyal, always unconditionally loving, always present in the now, and connected to The Source.”

And they were happy.
Here you can See 7 Laughing out Loud and Nellie making her best people impression

I have the best dad in the world.

He is simply the best.

I’m not saying this because he’s my dad.He’s just a cool dad.

Look who dad brought as guest….

Neliie.      Yeah !

Nellie

Is she not the cutest?

I told Zilli She is my sister. So I never see her that way… But she was still a bit upset about my outburst :O)

My mom said “She looks just like Zilli, but with more tan.” That’s funny.    My mom is funny too.  Look at 7   he’s goofy. I love that boy.

OK OK OK   I lied.

I love to brag

Here see my pictures & read the story

Thanks Auntie Erica.

(From Lt) Bosco, Leyla, Me, Takoda

We went for a hike in the woods. UnLeashed Of course.

We were passing this sign and naturally took a pee break.

DOGS MUST BE RESTRAINED !!!!!!!!

What a power trip    right?

They “the humans” can come to nature and we have to be tied to them?

They get to run around and play, but we are not suppose to go out and chase birds????

HAng on, HANG ON A SECOND!!!

Who died and made you guys king?

I invite all dogs to pee on every one of these signs, and show support!

I have enough friends, and ever since my brother 7 and sister Zilli has arrived I even have enough relatives ( anydoggy need a sibling?)

So I thought!

But eversince my dad became the coolest dog trainer in Charlotte I have been meeting more awesome dogs than I could ever imagined.

My buddy Pumba is one of those dogs.

We met couple of months ago when he came to my house for training. We hit it off right away. He’s my kind of a guy. Short, dominant and funny.

Yesterday my dad told me Pumba needs a new pack, and I wanted to post this in hope of a good family for my buddy.

If you know anydoggy out there who want to have an awesome Bulldog, please shoot an email here.

Thanks

Dj.

We Ridgebacks are naturally caffeinated dogs, so I don’t drink the stuff, but I occasionally go to coffee shops with my dad. Places my dad takes me usually have doggie treats, and those I like.

One of my favorite places to chill with my dad is at Smelly Cat coffee shop in NoDa.

Just from the name of it you know it’s where the cool people hang out. Smelly Cat. enough said.

First of all they are friendly to well behaved dogs. They provide all you can eat doggie treats, and all you can drink fresh water. The place is owned by Auntie Cathy who is always nice to me. She calls me by my name, and she only hires dog loving people. Cats are not even allowed in the place.

On dry mornings, we usually sit outside. While my dad enjoys the sun rising over the tree line and thinks about his homeland, I keep an eye on the buses, trains, and other loud noisy vehicles and greet all my friends who are taking their morning walks with their humans. (Mad shout outs to Lucy, Milu, Cheeseburger and Dozer)

Anyways, it’s totally worth making a trip and checking out the place. Remember the name….. Smelly Cat. It should be easy to remember.