Happy New Year's Eve!

Dance like no one is watching...

One of our wonderful neighbors, Joey Bonhage... died on Christmas Day. He was such a wonderful friend to all of us who walk the streets of the Garden District with our babies... He will be missed. I remember one night before Remy died we were walking and stopped by Joey's to give Remy a rest. Joey realized how sick he was at that time and always gave him a slice of bread... Remy never turned down bread! As Remy was resting, we were watching the dinner guests arrive at Commanders and naturally we were commenting on whatever struck us interesting or absurd! He started to tell me the funniest story about (years ago) going to a luncheon and announcing his intention to be the Queen of Carnival! He always made me laugh... Tonight...he would want us all to dance like no one is watching... Rest sweet Joey... rest. We will miss you friend.

http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2008/12/renowned_garden_district_artis.html

When routes collide!

Jessica ran into Marci and babies today.

It is so much fun when we actually run into each other!

Totally getting ready for the party...

Seriously... he is sleeping. Out, ZZZ,

Resting for the NYE party!

We miss you Mommy!

Have a wonderful night!

Drunk

She loves catnip!

Scarlet

Marcia sent this to me... and I wanted to share. How cute is she? "Your new baby Max reminded me how tiny Scarlet was when I got her. Bradley was comparing him to a sheet of paper. I've attached a photo of Scarlet sitting on our 12" kitchen floor tiles! She was about 11 weeks old in this photo and weighed less than 3lbs." I just love baby pictures!

SO FREAKIN' CUTE!!!!!

This is our new little buddy, Max, with his sister, Chloe. HE IS SO TINY!!!!!!

Yes...yet another Max in our New Orleans Pet Care family :-)

Happy Birthday Sexy Max

#3

How cute! They watch Sawyer leave...

Crazy, Crazy, Crazy... but I LOVE it!

It has been so crazy and we just love it! It was great fun waking up the babies on Christmas and giving them cuddles and kiss, kiss for y'all! I got to take some time on Saturday to take my great-niece to the zoo and to feed the ducks at the park. Little did I know, she was starving. I was a much better Remy's mommy than I am real person's mommy!

Our vacation...

Hi Mommy!

Hello!

My brother broke camp and was flying all over the house!

Not I... right here waiting for my breakfast.

Joie de Vivre

The happy dance must be done before the walkin'!

Baby C...

Is protecting her baby brother. She has only had him for four days but already loves him. We LOVE when we get new babies!

This can't be comfortable!

Simon (clepto) can't be trusted!!

Silly goose. Looking for money in Jessica's purse? Gum? Treats?

Just looking!

Bradley makes me happy!

We went for a nice long run and I went back to bed before Bradley left! Vacations are wonderful. I love you Dr. Mom, DVM!

What can you say?

Dang... he is so cute!

Baby M

M getting a belly rub!

Sending love from New Orleans to California...

Christmas Day...

was lovely! It was foggy and warm here in New Orleans. Overall, it was a great day. Needless to say... Jessica and Sawyer are especially tired but got some well needed rest last night. We sure appreciate all of you!

Joyeux Noel

My blessings are so many... Merry Christmas.

Let me tell ya!

It has been so crazy today... and we love it! I was not able to mobile blog today so, I just posted some photos. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas Eve and will we be back to the blog very early tomorrow morning! Off to cuddles and walkin'!

This staying at home....

Is way less stressful!

HI MOM & DAD

Celebrating our freedom!

Planning Christmas Eve dinner with Jessica!

Merry Christmas Eve Mommy...

We love and miss you!

Baby C got a new baby brother!

P.A.W.S. could use some help this holiday season!

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/paws-site.html

All bark...

HI MOMMY!

He is serious...

No kidding... he seriously thinks he is a lap dog!

What was B thinking?

"Yea - um... remind me why we are out here again". They look happy... right? Based on their faces I am thinking they were not big fans of snow day!

TOYS!!!!!!!

Dori got a present...I think she likes it! :-)

Play Time!!!!!!

This is Ruby and Satchmo....they love to play!!!!

Caroling babies!

We ran into two of our Quarter residents having dinner (and by that I mean watching mommy eat her dinner) before caroling. How cute are these two?

Caroling in Jackson Square

It was chilly but we had a great time... This is Sawyer and Bradley outside the park before it started... This video is...a mess but, we had fun!

I need a moment!

Good Saturday Morning!

This is J's totally serious... "give me that cookie in your hand" face! They were not lovin' the Snowman yard ornament in the neighborhood this morning. They wanted to "have" it. Our harsh winder weather (61 degrees) is making our walkin', walkin', walkin' very enjoyable!

Cookies Dance!

After they danced with Sawyer for cookies they decided to pose!

Dil...

Is in charge of all things horticultural at La Maison Buzi... including but not limited to - sitting on them, batting them, smacking them, etc. This is his "what you lookin' at?" face.

Holiday Shopping made better when you can bring your baby!

Arts Market of New Orleans

Saturday, December 20 & Sunday, December 21

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Palmer Park

S. Carrollton & S. Claiborne Avenue(s)

Free and open to the public!

Discover a vibrant market brimming with exciting pieces from the region’s best artisans. From paintings, photography, ceramics, glasswork, jewelry, woodwork and printmaking to handcrafted clothing, soap and candles, the Arts Market truly offers something for every person and every budget. Plus live music, food and drink from your favorite local restaurants, and exciting and educational kid's activities.

This month is a two day holiday extravaganza! Along with your favorite market artists showing on both days, Sunday will feature the debut of new Arts Market artists, along with your favorites. In total, over 160 artists showing over two days. More details... Continued


(Jessica intoduced me to this photographer... love it! It looks like they will be there this weekend... http://www.fullbucketphotography.com/index.htm )

Caroling in the Square...

Remy - Christmas Day - 2004

(looks thrilled right?)

Remy and I loved going caroling every year in Jackson Square. I am thrilled that we went in 2004 but that would turn out the be the last one we got to attend. It was cancelled in 2005 and in 2006 I was traveling and missed it. We did not go last year because he was in really bad shape after surgery. Caroling in the square is a wonderful memory. You can't actually go inside the park (with your babies... no dogs allowed. What is up with that?) but you can hang out in Jackson Square with all of the other owners and babies. It is a 62 year old tradition in New Orleans and you bet I will be there with my song sheet and candle... singing at the top of my lungs! But first, I will walk around and kiss as many babies as I can!

Hope to see you there...

Sunday - 12.21.08

Jackson Square

6pm - 7pm

Somebody woke somebody up...

And he went right back to sleep... He is enjoying his holiday away from mommy!

Catch me Sawyer!

Just try!

Ooops... she did it again!

She is thinking:

A.) I got in without the gate falling... how do I get out?

B.) I wonder if I am in trouble...

C.) I wonder if my gram is making my breakfast right now...

D.) I wonder if my mom will think this is cute...

E.) I wish she would take the gate down so it is easier for me to eat cat food...

F.) All of the above.

Gigi - you goof!

Attn: New Orleans Pet Care Team!

Look who is coming home!

FYI - It is winter!

Happy Holidays from...

Thatcher & Brewster
(so darn cute!)

Max V. - International Lover

Neighborhood watch/nosey

The three stooges!

Buzi (the serious face), GiGi (eye on the cookie) and baby Tres!

Luke, Story & Santa!

Save the date... Barkus ~ Sunday, 2/14/09

http://www.barkus.org/store/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=48

My brother would not stay still!

Good morning daddy... Ralph did not want to pose for Sawyer. Jessica will try later. Have a great day! (P. S. Buy us something!)

How beautiful is that?

I like the white stuff! Bradley took this photograph at one of our clients houses in Lakeview last week. So beautiful...

They all sat still?!

How did that happen? We have the pleasure of spending many a day each week with this beautiful family. Everyone here has asked the same question... "How did they manage to get everyone to sit still?!" Let me tell you... this K-9 family has it made! We should all be so lucky!

Perfect Holiday Gift

Give a New Orleans Pet Care Gift Certificate

email for details...

Jeaux Noel - Getting close!

Oh my goodness... 10 more shopping days!
I should get started...
How cute is this baby cuddled with the packages...

I love this little boy!

How cute?! He skips...

One year ago today...

Sawyer was leaving for Africa, it was a very hectic time at work (thank goodness I work from home) and we (New Orleans Pet Care) were very busy. Several of my team were in the middle of finals and/or papers due. The evening prior (12th) we had plans to take Jessica and Sawyer to dinner before Sawyer left. Remy was not feeling well that day and had a seizure in the early evening hour so Mike stayed home with him. When I got home from dinner... we ended up in the emergency room with more seizures. I decided to take Remy to see Dr. Cathrine the next day (13th) because he still did not look very good... I just had a bad feeling. Wow... was I right. Dr. Cathrine told me that he HAD to spend the night but just one night. She let me take him for awhile before I had to leave him. I drove to one of our favorite spots on the River Road between La Place and our family home in Gonzales. Our spot is a place we had gone many times... lots of trees, smells, and places to run. The photo was taken there... After lots of tears, some cuddles (Remy was not a fan of cuddles) I returned to La Place to drop him off. My life has never been the same... I go back to that spot when I need to reconnect with him and with myself. If you don't have a "spot" I highly recommend them... I miss him so much.

Saturday, December 13th ~ St. Francis Animal Sanctuary

St. Francis Animal Sanctuary is hosting an Open House on Saturday, December 13th, from 11AM until 2PM. They will also have a wonderful variety of items for sale, click here to see a preview of some of the items...

I think someone was trying to bump someone off!

Put a fork in us!

We are done... I got a very interesting telephone call from a very frustrated pet owner who has been at work for 12 hours and her pet care provider "could not work today because of the weather". OH MY! I just can not imagine not being there... I guess we are blessed with a great team and a passion to take care of our responsibilities. Like our babies have any idea that we are dealing with snow, traffic, etc., etc.! They just need to TT! We had a great day... good night Paris, Chicago and beyond! Thank you team - New Orleans Pet Care... Sawyer, Jessica, Bradley, Marci and Sarah. Can you imagine?... taking off today... oh my!

Labs love snow!!!

Clearly there was no way I could just stay at work when it was SNOWING and there were TWO labs at home wanting to play...so...I left :) Buzi and T played lots in the park!
T made a new girl friend named Bit...he was faster than her even in the snow!!
Buzi had dreams of being home in Massachusetts for the rest of the day :)

Luke loves it! Story... sort of!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeAJWUPi6Ks&feature=email

What? What? What?

The babies...

Marci's scarf!

We could not pay someone to pay attention to us today!

He almost blends in!

Much colder on the Bayou!

This is so - not enough grass space!

Snow Update... I am no Willard Scott!

Well, it stopped snowing but it was fun while it lasted. It rained (sleet) for a bit but that is over now to. It is really cold. We are half way done with our day ( I am posting some photos on the blog and emailing others)... The streets of New Orleans are crazy but that never slows us down... Only one cancellation today so that means it is business as usual in the city... We are on time and walkin', walkin' walkin'!

Would not even walk on it!

Cute coat!

We totally remember this white stuff!

I am getting the heck out of here!

Serious qualms about this situation...

Seriously

Snow update - This is amazing!

Snowing!

Good LORD!

Oki (likes warm weather)

Gigi playing out in the snow

Bradley trying to drive in Old Metairie


From my house! Can you see the flake?

OH MY GOODNESS. IT IS SNOWING

REAL SNOW

REAL SNOW

Tripod turns TRIathlete

waiting for water!!! He's trying to be very patient!
Run T Run!
I love this shot. Shortly after, he jumped up and soaked me :)
"Guys, I swear I'm not tired yet. Where'd my water go?!?"
Ok, maybe I'm a little tired....T stayed in his chair, in this position for the rest of the night!


Well, maybe he's not a triathlete yet...he will have to master the bicycle first...but he has the running down and he is well on his way to the swimming part! Go T!! Here are the pictures from his first underwater treadmill session at Dag's house. He had a blast and made lots of new human AND canine friends while he was there!

MOM!

A package came and I want Sawyer to open it!

Help make October 3, 2009 - National Animal Rescue Day

You know how important it is to promote animal rescue and adoption, especially in this economic crisis. Rescues and shelters in and near New Orleans are full of animals in need of loving homes. With our government bailing out Wall Street and the automakers, isn't there something Congress could do for our furry friends?

Ask your representative to support a National Animal Rescue Day!
Last fall, Rep. Robert E. Andrews (D-NJ) introduced a bill in Congress to designate the first Saturday in October as National Animal Rescue Day in order to "create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year, address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering of adopted pets, and bring Americans together as a Nation to support this common goal."

Help us make sure October 3, 2009 is National Animal Rescue Day - sign our petition to ask your representative to support this legislation to promote animal rescue and pet adoption today!

Haydel's Bakery Support

Haydel's Bakery Introduces the Mardi Gras Bead Dog™ to Support the Wonderful Animals at the Louisiana SPCA.

"Haydel’s Bakery has selected this deserving non-profit with a doggone lovable mission as their charitable organization of the year." We will receive proceeds from the sale of Haydel’s trademarked Mardi Gras Bead Dog™.

Visit Haydel's Wearables!

We got new babies!

They are way to excited to mug for the camera but needless to say... but I must... they are just precious.

Look who stood still!

Look at that smile!

Tres the circus dog...

It's amazing what others will let you get away with when you are a 3-legged lab! (Notice Buzi in the chair behind T and L...she had already wrestled for 45 mins, then L was tagged in!)

http://www.stfrancisanimalsanctuary.org/Donations.htm

One of our clients sent a great newsletter from St. Francis Animal Sanctuary today. Anything we can do to help support this great organization!

Good Monday Morning!

Haley would not stand next to Sundance nor would Haley stay still!

Good Monday mornig mom & dad. 3 are better!

We love our babies!

Hi mommy! We will see you in March... have a great time.

Stop waking me up!

I am taking a nap... cartoons wore me out!

Help find Ellie

$1000 REWARD
ELLIE

9LBS, 5 YEARS OLD

TAN BROWN AND SILVER WEARING PINK COLLAR, HARNESS AND TAG

SHE IS MICRO CHIPPED
PLEASE CALL 314-348-6650 WITH SIGHTINGS OR IF CAUGHT

SHE IS EXTREMELY TIMID AND DOES NOT LIKE MEN
RAN FROM MAGAZINE & NAPOLEON
SATURDAY NIGHT 11/29/08
FROM MAGAZINE PERKS COFFEE SHOP
SEE TRAVIS
PLEASE HELP I AM LOST WITHOUT HER!

I have gotten emails about this sweet girl all day long. It sounds like her parents are visiting New Orleans and that she ran away from Perks or that area. Someone today mentioned that she was seen near Commanders Palace recently. She could be anywhere at this point... Let's all keep a watchful eye and fingers crossed!

This Saturday ~ Dublin Park Holiday Cheer

Dublin Park

(Riverbend between Maple St. and Hampson St.)

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

An Adoption Affair with LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers on hand to help you select the right pet for your family. Treats, raffle, photos with Santa,meet Jack the Wonder Dog and sample his new wine, NOFD calendars and firefighters, BigEasyRollergirls, face painting, refreshments, games, a costume contest and MORE! 100% of the raffle proceeds benefit the LA/SPCA. Call 373-5141 for more information.

Baby N is so serious...

Look at that sweet face. Holiday party season kicked off last night and GREAT owners always make sure their babies get special time as well! After a nice long walkin' baby N tucked himself in. YEA - IT IS FRIDAY!

This rain...

is making me want to nap and not walkin'!

Cocktails for K-9's & Felines

A benefit for Animal Rescue New Orleans

Friday, 12.05.08

5:00PM - 9:00PM

The Creole Gardens Inn

1415 Prytania Street

$20.00 ~ Door

Jumpin' Johnny Sansone

Great raffle... Santa and more!

Princess C

Her cookie dance is so cute!

It is time...

for MID day walkin', walkin'... everybody up!

VOTE! 2009 America's Favorite Animal Shelter

http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest

Help support our local shelters! Vote now and cross post!

That is L's happy face

Don't you love that smile? He was waiting for his cookie snack!

It is not THAT cold

I love how the cold just makes him more excited to be outside!

BURRR

Sula Foundation Calendar

The Sula Foundation released its inaugural calendar, “The Pit Bulls of New Orleans,” featuring pan-Crescent City canines and their BFFs, like Cue and Queenie and their owners Bennie Peet and Big Al from Hot 8 Brass Band, and Dag with Kim Dudek from Belladonna Day Spa and Dag’s House.

It’s available at Garden District Books, Faulkner House, Canine Culture, Canine Connection, Neophobia, Belladonna, Beth’s Books, Petcetera and Faubourg Art and Books.

And the best part: proceeds from the calendar go to the foundation’s work.

6 Pack!

This week... Wednesday, 12.03.08

“Howliday Hound Dogtails & Cocktails”
The W French Quarter

316 Chartres St

Wednesday, 12.03.08

6:30pm-8:30pm

Howliday Hound pet costume contest, pictures with Santa, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from Bacco. Also, the launch of ComeStayHeal.org, the new mini-site! 100% of the $10 entrance fee will be donated to the LA/SPCA.RSVP...504.552.4067.

Have any old blankets?

If you have any old blankets, the no kill shelter PAWS is in desperate need of blankets for the pups. Please phone Donna if you can help!

Donna Schexnayder
Phone: 504.897.8681 x 8681