Tag Archives: dog

What kind of dog is Gambit?

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

The kind that happily crushes his birthday tennis balls in 60 seconds tops. The kind that has long, lanky legs. The kind that has a very thin, short coat except on the back of his neck. The kind with chiseled … Continue reading →

Posted in Gambit | Tagged DNA test, dog, Mutt, Shelter Dogs | 11 Comments

Adulthood

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

Happy birthday, Gambo! At three, you’re supposed to be a real, fully grown up dog and completely through adolescence, right? One and two brought some changes. Maybe three will mean learning to control that cold nose of yours! Soon, though, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gambit | Tagged Birthday, DNA test, dog, Dog breeds, Shelter Dogs, Wisdom Panel | 2 Comments

This time next week…

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

In just seven days, we should find out whether our Dobie Hound with a curly tail is really a Dobie Hound with a curly tail – and maybe his bruise will heal by then so he can start curling his … Continue reading →

Posted in Gambit | Tagged DNA test, dog, Dog breeds, Wisdom Panel | 3 Comments

Name that dog

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

Someone enjoyed this cuddle with Ugly Boy. Can you guess who it is?

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cat, Couch, Cuddle, dog | 1 Comment

Gambit’s new toy box

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

Gambit’s toy box has always had a case of the uglies. Okay, sot quite like Ugly Boy, my sister’s male tortoiseshell with a cauliflower ear who used to think he was a dog, but pretty blah. It always had to … Continue reading →

Posted in Gambit | Tagged DIY, dog, Furniture, Ottoman, Shipping crate, Toy box | 2 Comments

Eddie in action: Touch

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

Note: Click on the picture if the GIF doesn’t work, and it should load properly. Eddie is looking for his forever home or a new foster home. Applications for both adoptive and foster homes can be found at crossroadsanimalrescue.org.

Posted in Edwin | Tagged Adoptable, Adoption, dog, Dog Adoption, Dog Training, Foster Dogs, Pet adoption | 1 Comment

Craigslist Pets

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

To catch up on Little Gremlin’s story, go here, then here. Since we found Little Gremlin after normal business hours, one of the first things we did was post a found ad on Craigslist’s Lost and Found page and Pets … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Boston Terrier, Bugg, Buying dogs, Buying pets, Craigslist, Craigslist pets, dog, Found, Lost, Pug | 9 Comments

Little Gremlin

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

Those who follow us on Facebook have already heard of this little guy briefly. While I promised a post on him this week, I felt compelled to put it off until there was some semblance of an ending. On Monday … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged dog, Dog reactivity, Dog tags, Lost, stray | 3 Comments

Sounds of a Hound

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

While Gambit is a purebred shelter mutt, we’ve always been pretty certain Gambit’s breed mix includes a bit of cold nosed coonhound. His instincts, build, personality, expressions, bright mind, and vocal tendencies are all strong indications. Side by side, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Gambit | Tagged Coonhound, dog, Singing, Sounds | 8 Comments

Eddie fo Freddie’s guide to enjoying the couch

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

1) Look cute and get permission to hop up on the couch. Jumping up without asking results in getting kicked off. Boo. 2) Throw your butt up in the air like you just don’t care. 3) Rub your face … Continue reading →