Debbie -
Home: Carmel, IN
Gender: Female
I did it...
Sun, January 20 2008
Well, here I am in all my gorgeousness (*puke*)... I HAD to be like everyone else and put a profile for myself. Now, I can tal. . .
Bathroom adventure
Sun, February 03 2008
Last night I woke up around 1:30 and decided I had to pee. I was on my back and realized that I was really stuck. The more I c. . .
Private messages
Wed, April 16 2008
I've gotten 4 email notices that say people have sent me private messages. They're not showing up on my account... no yellow e. . .
Out-laws are coming....
Wed, June 11 2008
My hubby's parents and brother are coming for the weekend. They'll be here Friday. These are the ones who don't like animals.
. . .
OT: Headaches
Fri, June 20 2008
I have been having these pressure headaches for about two weeks. I've noticed that I seem to get them with the change in weathe. . .
OT: Wine
Tue, August 05 2008
Since this is OT Tuesday I though I'd throw out a question for you. We had a bottle of Merlot (room temp) that we opened a coup. . .
frusterating adoption
Mon, August 11 2008
I have to write about this because it's been stewing in me and I want to know what you all think.
A couple, who are friends o. . .
Soooo wrong.....
Thu, August 28 2008
This is a little gross, so if you're eating you might want to stop..
I always carry doggie poop bags, the kind that come in r. . .
Weird outside noises
Thu, September 18 2008
Last night around midnight I heard the oddest sound coming from outside. It was almost a high-pitched moan. Cookie was on the . . .
A little miffed right now
Sat, February 14 2009
Well, today I went to be a leash holder for IACC. I'm not an official volunteer there so I wasn't on anyone's volunteer list. . . .
OT - Do not use this tree serv.
Mon, October 05 2009
We were duped on Friday. Two guys offered to trim the dead out of our front maple tree. They were across the street doing work. . .
just need to vent
Mon, January 18 2010
I've been thinking it's MAYBE time to bring another furbaby into our family. I don't know...just thinking. Anyway, I've visite. . .
baby birds are noisy!!
Tue, June 08 2010
We have had the privilege this spring to actually be able to see baby birds and their parents feeding them. We saw a sparrow "c. . .
baby birds are noisy!!
Tue, June 08 2010
We have had the privilege this spring to actually be able to see baby birds and their parents feeding them. We saw a sparrow "c. . .
One year ago today
It's been one year today since Kirby crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. We still miss him every single day. Of course, time has . . .
Hoovie's itchies are back
We've not had to deal with those pesky allergies for two years but he's got them now!
I was brushing him yesterday (corgi coa. . .
Foster puppies re-homed
I can't do it again. I have Hoover and he's my responsibility first. When am I going to LEARN that he just won't accept any ot. . .
First night with puppies/poopies
Well, last night the little poopers did great! I had my mommy ear on alert all night but never heard them until about 4am and t. . .
We have foster puppies!
What a busy day we've had! We got a call from HSI this morning about 2 five week old puppies needing fostered, so we took them!. . .
T-storm behavior
Lola is 3 years old and just this spring she's decided that thunderstorms are scary. Why?? They never bothered her before. I . . .
Fox saga part II
At 4:45 this morning we were all woken up by our resident foxes shrieking about something. I couldn't see them from the upstair. . .
4 foxes this morning!!
We are ALL up this morning at 5am because of loud, horrible shrieking noises. We assumed they were raccoons, but they were foxe. . .
Very wet Mutt Strutt
Mutt Strutt was FULL of hundreds of dogs and their families. Even in the pouring rain, we had FUN!! We were all soaked (even w. . .
OT - Painters
We've been in this house for 8 years (longer than any other with NO intentions of leaving) and we're needing to paint our house.. . .
Must vent a moment...
Today I went to the Kroger on Rangeline, here in Carmel for a few things and because I know they usually have raw beef femur bon. . .
not working
I am a bundle of nerves and my hands are shaking. Hoover is being so mean to Mama Cocoa that I don't thinks she should stay her. . .
Hoover's aggression
Hoover's aggression had quadrupled in these past few days that we've had Mama C. Poor girl (foster dog) lives in a state of fea. . .
First night
Our first night with Mama Cocoa was uneventful. She slept under the cover or smashed up against me all night. Lola wasn't real. . .
Mama Cocoa is here :)
Well, Mama Cocoa has been here at our house for about an hour and a half and all is good :) Thank you God!
She met up with H. . .
Feral cat problem
We're in PA visiting our family and we've noticed a BIG problem with feral cats living in the abandoned house near my parents' h. . .
I Elfed us :)
Ok, make sure you're wearing Depends... I'm just warning you.
http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/7RVpnHyfN8u8KrZv
http:. . .
Is it gassy dog day??
Seriously. Am I out of the loop or something?? Every dog's leash that I held today at Wags Adoptions had gas! Then, I am sitt. . .
Need to vent a minute...
Ok...my cousin got a kitten MAYBE 2 weeks ago, they got her from a friend who's unspayed cat had kittens (first thing to tick me. . .
Possible Beauregard siting
Rose just called me and said that someone she works with saw the flier that Rose posted a work about Beau being missing. She liv. . .
Kirby's celebration party
Yesterday was a wonderful day. So many of our dear IP friends and their pooches came over to share a few stories and a very rea. . .
Help needed at adoptions today
Monica just called me and there are no volunteers to help with WAGS Stray adoptions today. Everyone is busy! They need help wi. . .
Kirby is back with us
Elizabeth and I went to pick up Kirby's ashes this afternoon, so he's back at home with us. Out vet uses a crematory in norther. . .
Holy cow......
We just got a phone call from Keith's mom and his grandma passed away this evening. She's had Alzheimer's and was battling pneu. . .
Kirby's ball
I have to share this with all of you, it's uber cool.
This morning when I can downstairs I let Lola and Hoovie out, I didn't . . .
I can't do it
Kirby is really going down hill with his back legs not working. He never gets up the stairs and has stopped trying. Today I ca. . .
What was that noise??
This morning on our walkies I heard an odd noise which I thought was a person saying in a low, rough voice, "Ow". I looked arou. . .
Meet Raffi tomorrow!!
Remember all IP friends, tomorrow is Raffi's "big reveal"!! We're have a little party for him here at our house and everyone an. . .
Normalcy returns
My in-laws left this morning around 9am. We had a nice visit despite Kirby's dingleberry episode :) They will never be animal . . .
We did the "Dolphin Encounter"!!!
Today we surprised our daughter with an uber cool birthday present(she'll be 12 on Wednesday). We took her to the zoo to have t. . .
In laws
Yep, they're coming tomorrow. I always get myself so uptight when they visit. They don't care for animals (HAHAHAHA!!!!), they. . .
Pray for Raffi (the Shih Tzu)
Hey everyone,
I just got to my phone afew minutes ago and there was a tearful message from Monica. As most of you know, she'. . .
Not time yet
As someone said in a comment from my post yesterday, once my initial emotions settled down after Kirby's vet visit yesterday, I . . .
Not a good vet visit
I took Kirby in for his check-up this morning and it was a very tearful one for me. I haven't been saying much about his health. . .
Lola is better
Thanks for the well wishes for little Lola. She's much better this morning. She kept down the little bit of food she had yeste. . .
Nail trimming
I'm a very seasoned dog owner but Lola's nail trimmings are about to do me in! This chick can't sit still!!! Keith holds her, . . .
Trader's Point in Westfield?
As it turns out, my daughter is sick with a nasty cold so we won't be going to the dog show today :( SO, I'd like to go to Trad. . .
Dog show this weekend
Ok, I know there have been several posts about the Indy Winter Classic Dog Show this weekend at the State Fair Grounds, but sinc. . .
OT- Vacuums
I was just wondering....I have a Dyson (The Animal one, it's purple). I've never had a bagless sweeper before this one which I'. . .
This is a post for Judi
I got a note from Judi today saying that her job was eliminated. She doesn't have internet access at home so that's why I'm pos. . .
Duralog had no effect.
Well, it's been about 24 hours since Kirbster ate some of the Duralog and there were no ill effects from it. In fact, this morn. . .
Are Dura Logs poisonous?
Ok, we've been here at my parents' house for about 6 hours. We were sitting in the living room quietly when we could hear this . . .
My turn for shameless plug
I want to invite all of you to come to our candle light Christmas Eve service. We, the Oak Spring Praise Team, have been workin. . .
we fell in love today
My daughter and I stopped at Old National Bank in Carmel to see the dogs up for adoption by the Humane Society of Hamilton Count. . .
OT - I declare victory over leaves!
Since it's OT Tuesday, I'm going to let everyone know that I WON the battle of leaves! Today, I mowed/mulched for the last time. . .
WHY does Kirby do this??
Kirby will be 14 in January. He has no health problems but I think he is losing his mind. In the evening he starts this barkin. . .
Michael Vick on AP
Animal Planet is airing "Animal Witness" the Michael Vick case right now at 8pm. We haven't see it, so we're going to watch it.. . .
Dirty Jobs episode this evening
I don't know where to post this, under grief maybe...
We are watching Dirty Jobs and they are on a sheep ranch in Colorado. . . .
Kitty feet
Last night I was sound asleep when I was awakened by a little paw on my cheek (face cheek....) My sweet Oreo was right up again. . .
Puppymill raid
I just read about this on WTHR's website.
http://www.wthr.com/global/story.asp?s=9172040. . .
Senile barking
I have a migraine right now because of Kirby's incessant barking this afternoon and evening. He'll be quiet for about 10 minute. . .
We're home and settling down...
Liz did just fine with her surgery. Apparently she was pretty squimy during the procedure, even though she was asleep. Because. . .
OT- Daughter having oral surgery
Hi, all of my IP friends! I wanted to ask you all to say a prayer for my little girl, Liz (she's 11) as she undergoes some oral. . .
This is how much I worry...
Our neighbors behind us, with whom we are very close, have a sweet beagle/rottie mix named Tazzie. My daughter and I have dog s. . .
Email I sent to site people
I don't know if this will help get things fixed but I can't just sit around and type my responses 3 times, each time hoping it'l. . .
Monday's Indypaws section
Ok, I have been thinking this since they changed the whole Indypaws section in the paper. I like that it's bigger and they have. . .
Cat on my chest
Honestly, I did not know what was with Cookie last night. He was on me, literally, about 6 times throughout the night. I actua. . .
walking all 3 dogs at once
I think I finally figured out a way that I can sort of comfortably walk all three monsters at one time. I have this clip thing,. . .
Stupid old man on a bike
As I was walking Hoovie this morning, Kirby and Lola already had their round, this old fart came riding by on his bike. I know . . .
OT - Acai berries
These berries are the new craze. They're twice the anti-oxidants as blueberries or pommegranets and they're found in the amazon. . .
OT - School days!
Well, today was the first day of middle school for my baby girl! It was also the first time she got to ride the bus to school (. . .
Goin' to the fair today!
We're taking the family truckster to the State Fair this afternon! It's something we do every year and love every minute. (Exc. . .
Saw the koalas!
We went to the zoo today to see the koalas, they are sooo cuuute!! Of course, they were sleeping but we could see their sweet f. . .
Gross backyard discovery
Yesterday Keith mowed the grass, so I went out to the back yard for poop patrol. I saw feathers scattered about (you know where. . .
I'm a backyard breeder
I admit...I do have animals that are breeding. They're called guppies and I don't know what I'm going to do with all of them!!!. . .
Petco has Wellness food
We went into Petco to get fish food this evening and I saw that they are now carrying Wellness brand food. All of it. I also s. . .
Email from Hamilton Co. HS
I don't know if any of you go the email from Hamilton County Humane Society but they are bursting at the seams with cats, kitten. . .
Bird house down again
Our little birds have finally had to file a claim on their house. They lost the roof and all of the contents this time. Keith . . .
SO much to say!
Well, I haven't been able to post or comment since yesterday morning and I'm going through withdrawl!
Yesterday evening my ne. . .
Our bird house blew down!
Last night that crazy storm blew the bird house off the tree! It was intact and when I went out to check on it I noticed that t. . .
Doggie dilema solved!
Tomrrow's our daughter's field trip to Marengo Cave with her class. The kids get to go on 2 charter buses while we parents have. . .
"It's Me Or the Dog" on Aminal P.
Ok... there are days that I feel like I have the worst behaved dogs in the world but after watching "It's Me Or the Dog" on Anim. . .
Doggie dilema
I don't know what to do. I need some input from you. Here's the dilema:
Tuesday our daughter's 5th grade class is going to . . .
Lola's party pictures
If you'd like to see some pictures of Lola's birthday party yesterday, they're on my profile. There are about 40 total so if yo. . .
St. Bernard needs home
I got this email from a friend of mine. Just wanted to put it out for all to see. Maybe someone can help him...
Hello all,. . .
Mulch
Our mulch is being delivered today and I'm so torn about putting it in our back yard around the deck. We're down to mud back th. . .
The BEST carpet cleaner!
Thanks to NosyRosie and Freckles (a.k.a. Puddles the Bassett) I used the most awesome carpet cleaner this afternoon. It's call. . .
Lots of questions for everyone
Since Hoover had his check-up and shots today, I also had to get Frontline and Interceptor (heart worm preventor).
Question. . .
Dog-free garden??
We have an awesome little garden in our back yard. We plant tomatoes, sunflowers, catnip, lavender and green beans. However.... . .
Do you fertilizer your lawn?
We have a terrible dandilion problem going on right now in our front and back yards. I want them to go away. No one else's yar. . .
Greenies
I've been giving Lola a Greenie once a day and she loves them. Are they really that good for their teeth? I've never really he. . .
Peeing/marking question
I've never had a girl dog in all my life, so I'm new at this with little Lola. This is what I've been wondering...
Since boy. . .
I must smell really weird
Oreo hasn't left my head since I sat down at the computer a few minutes ago. I just came back from getting my hair done, his fe. . .
Another post deactivated. Help me!
I don't know who is doing this but I really don't think it's an Indypaws person. It's a little creepy, to be honest. Someone i. . .
Love our new fish!
We went to The Reef and got 5 very neon Danios. SO BEAUTIFUL! We have 2 pink, 2 yellow/green and one orange. We bought a coup. . .
All guppies are dead
*sigh* We lost our last two guppies last night. I saw that they were acting funny yesterday.
Those that I bought from Petco . . .
Coyotes in Carmel
I forgot to post about this...
Saturday morning, on our way down to the dog show, at 106th and Keystone (near where we live) . . .
My guppies are dying!
Our guppies are dying! I bought 4 from Petco last week maybe, (I know....) and they are all dead. At the time I had 8 healthy . . .
Dog show pictures
Check out the pictures I took today at the dog show!! Remember...I'm not a professional.
They are under my profile.
A. . .
Indy Dog Show today
We had so much fun at the dog show today!! Where to begin!?
We made a bee-line to the dachshunds' ring and saw Lola's "step-. . .
"To all pet owners" -funny!!
To all PetOwners
To be posted VERY LOW on the refrigerator door - nose height.
Dear Dogs and Cats:
The dishes with the . . .
Is everyone ok?!
Oh my gosh!!! That was the most intense storm I think I've ever been through!!!
The hail came down so hard I thought our win. . .
SITE MGR. & WEB MSTR.!
I truly appreciate all of the hard work that you programers, and site mamager do, but now that we've decided that NO ONE likes t. . .
Human buddy requests
Thanks to all of you who want me to be your buddies, but I can't accept them. Not that I don't want to! LOL! The system won't . . .
About Me: I'm a silly mom to one human kid and 6 furkids. I've been married to my darling hubby for 13! I'm a former opera singer.
Nicknames: Momster
My Motto: "I can do all things through Him who strenghtens me" Phil. 4:13
Likes: Animals, piano, reading, gardening and hanging out with my family.
Pet-peeves: Stupid people and pencil sharpeners that don't sharpen the tip!
Best Tricks: Hmmmm...none?
Favorite Activities: Knitting, playing the piano, reading, being with my family.
Favorite Food: Ice cream... mmm.
Favorite Toy: My piano
Favorite Walk: Around the lake in our neighborhood.
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