It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

It's really starting to feel a lot like Christmas. We have lots of snow now. Last year we didn't even have snow on Christmas Day.

Things are bustling around here...yet another trip to the bakery tomorrow to pick up some more biscuits.

Today we are doing our own little Christmas photo session...John, the "girls" (aka dogs) and me. I'll let you know how it goes! It's not always the easiest task to get 3 dogs doing what you want them to do all at the same time.

Enjoy your day.

Stocking Stuffers for Cat Lovers

Our organic catnip comes from British Columbia and is powerful stuff. I just received a new shipment last week (backordered from June...phew! I'm glad it made it in time for Christmas). It's always a big joke at the post office when I go to pick up the box. The catnip is packed in a large thick plastic bag, and then boxed in a shipping box. This stuff is so powerful, you can smell the herb through the plastic and box. So, the standard line at the post office is...."Catnip? yeah, right! They grow other herbs in BC too you know". No, I'm not a druggie. But I know some cool cats who are.

I have a Stocking Stuffer Special for the cat lovers in your life.

1. A packet of organic catnip packaged in a cellophane bag with festive star design, sealed and closed with our catnip label...for the cat

2. A one inch button pin in your choice of colour (hot pink, light blue, golden yellow, orange, apple green)...for the cat lover

Price to Canadian addresses: $4.50 (includes catnip, button pin, taxes, postage)

Price to U.S. addresses: $5.00 (includes catnip, button pin, postage)

Send me an email if you are interested and I'll email you with payment instructions. Meow!

CWAC Puppy Raising Program

Those of you who read my blog regularly will know that I support Canines With A Cause, a registered charity based in Ottawa. I received an email about their new Puppy Raising Program from CWAC founder Miriam. I have reprinted it here with her permission.

Here is the CWAC announcement:
After years of carefully planning we are happy to share the news that CWAC has officially started its own Breeding Program.

Our girl named Hope (for a good reason), gave birth to 10 beautiful Golden Retriever puppies on Nov. 4, 2007. Hope was kindly donated to our program by Animation Acres and after passing all the health clearances, and successfully undergoing CWAC program socialization and training she was bred with a star stud from the National Service Dogs program in Cambridge ON.

There are currently open opportunities to puppy raise puppies from this litter to be placed early January 2008.

For more information about puppy raising, please click here.

To read the CWAC Puppy Raiser volunteer position description, click here.

Click here to apply online to become a CWAC Puppy Raiser.

We need your support to help these puppies become Assistance Dogs. Please consider making a donation or to sponsor an Assistance Dog Team. Contact us and we will be glad to send you an information package.

Shades of Gray

This is what we woke up to today. It looked like a black and white world.

But every day has some colour to it.

The glass window is hanging in one of our trees. I love working with glass, and used an old wooden window frame when I created this piece. It's quite large...about 1 1/2 feet wide by 4 feet tall.

Hope you have lots of colour in your day today!

Go Elf Yourself

It's really, really busy around here but sometimes you just have to take a break and have some fun.

Courtesy of Beebee Mod's blog, I discovered elfing.

Take a look at John and me prancing around in our elf outfits by clicking
here. I must admit...Jen's elves are much nicer looking than mine! As I searched my computer for suitable photos of John and me I realized that we don't have many. Lots of photos of dogs. Lots of photos of grandkids. Not so many photos of John. Hardly any photos of me (the result of me being the person in control of the camera)

Have some fun...take a break...and go elf yourself!

Photos from a Paws for Charity fan

Paws for Charity clothing is not just for people! Introducing Sam wearing her Paws for Charity nightshirt...You can purchase clothing for yourself...or your dog...with our Paws for Charity logo (in pink or in black and white or even just plain black print without the round circle) Full proceeds are donated to breast cancer research.Thanks Sam! You look truly fetching!

Old friends and new

I just love receiving photos from our customers and friends. Dogs, like people, come in so many shapes, sizes, and personalities. Each one has a different story.

I heard from an old friend last week. I haven't heard from her in many years so it was a nice surprise to hear from her. Meet Pichenotte, Pastel and Pablo:Thanks for your email & order Joyce!

A while back I heard from a new friend. She also sent some photos...a couple of photos that I'm holding until closer to Christmas. But here's a really cute one to warm your hearts...

Introducing Goose, Blitz, Surf, Brie, Ordi, Queue, Baxter. Thanks for the photos Tiffany!