Oct 25
Pink Saturday
Posted by Melissa at 7:00 am in Activism, Blogging, Photography

My post today is about my sister’s dog, Girl Rocket. Yes, such an unfortunate name, but she was named by my nephew. Rocket was brought into the family as bear bait, literally. Well, more an early warning device than bait since she is much faster than the boy. There are bears in Colorado, right in town. One summer in particular was very bad for bears and my sis had a momma and her cubs hanging out in her back yard, playing on the swing set (much to the dismay of my nephew-’look! look!’) he would shout through his pacifier pointing at his swing set looking around in expectation that someone would chase the baby bruins off. Yeah, right! Dream on Short Stack. Enter Rocket, the heart of our families. Some how, my nephew saw in her great potential for speed, at an age when she could barely take two steps without falling over face first. He just knew that some day she would be fast. She is. Every time I see her running, the theme from Bonanza goes through my head. She is naughty, bossy, sassy and fiercely loyal and protective. She has bitten more people than my friend’s bull terriers, they have bit no one! This little dog, 12 pounds of fluff, rules her house with an iron paw. She is also the loviest little thing you’ve ever met. If you are crying, she will come over and comfort you. She is a snuggler, and a bed hog. She steals her snacks from the pantry, tea from your glass, and food off the table when she thinks no one is looking. She is prissy and dainty, tough but tender.

Today, my pink Saturday is about her cute pink ears. So soft and velvety.

and her soft pink tongue which loves tea and scones.

Papillions are companion dogs which translates to- needy. If you are very lonely, and do not have small children around (they do NOT like kids, ironic I know but now that the nephew is older, it’s working out better) she hardly ever bites him any more and he deserved every one, trust me. lol

pappies are great dogs for ladies but also, interestingly enough, they are ‘gun’ dogs which means you can take them hunting just like the bigger bird dogs and such. They are curious and like to go for walks. They are high energy and very protective. you know where every leaf in the neighborhood is with a dog like this!

Why so much about pappies today? Here are some links to pappy rescue sites. If you are looking for a little dog with a big personality to add joy and life to you and your home, pappies are great!

Pappy 911

PHR

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  1. Beverly wrote:
    October 25th, 2008 at 7:09 am

    Happy Pink Saturday, Melissa.

    Rocket seems to have found the perfect home. Pets certainly become integral family members.

  2. Sally wrote:
    October 25th, 2008 at 8:01 am

    Cute entry, Melissa. Thanks for sharing. I have a book giveaway. See my sidebar to enter. Happy Pink Saturday!

  3. Gina wrote:
    October 25th, 2008 at 8:22 am

    Happy Pink Saturday! Thanks for sharing! Rocket is adorable as well as her pretty pink ears.
    Gina

  4. Edna wrote:
    October 25th, 2008 at 8:56 am

    What a caring post, and what a lovely little dog. We have a rescue dog too, but he is a much bigger one, a labrador (he had been shut in a shed for 3 years when we saw him first, one quarter his natural weight, so it’s taken 4 years to bring him on, but he is amazing now, and so loving. Happy Pink Saturday. Please pop over and visit Ed’s Place, I make cards for charity including lots of animal charities ..

  5. sherri wrote:
    October 25th, 2008 at 12:29 pm

    I didn’t know those things about pappies..only that they were adorable. This was very interesting. Isn’t it amazing that 12 lbs of fluff can take up more space than a 200 lb person?

    Boy does she ever! lol I love every inch of her, the brat face.
    -Melissa

  6. Edna wrote:
    October 25th, 2008 at 12:30 pm

    A moo is a small card, similar to an ATC (Artist Trading Card) but it is smaller, measuring 1.1 x 2.8 inches. It is sometimes a challenge to make that size into a piece of artwork, but since I am a crafter, I love the challenge. Sometimes put a moo or two on my cards for embellishment :-) Thank you for your interest xx

  7. ellen b wrote:
    October 25th, 2008 at 2:12 pm

    She doesn’t look like she’d bite, I wonder if that’s why there have been more mishaps than the terriers…

  8. Virginia wrote:
    October 25th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

    Happy Pink Saturday! Thanks for sharing! Rocket seems to have found the perfect home.
    Blessings, Virginia

  9. Rechelle wrote:
    October 25th, 2008 at 6:42 pm

    Happy PS! I think they are one of the cutest dogs out there. It looks like Rocket has found herself one loving forever home and shows her love by doing what she “feels” she needs to do (LOL).

    I’m all about rescue too. I’ve three dogs and all three are rescues.

  10. Patricia wrote:
    October 25th, 2008 at 6:51 pm

    Lovely post. Happy Pink Saturday and I hope you have a wonderful new week !!!

  11. joy wrote:
    October 25th, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    Frankly I think the name Girl Rocket is awesome! And it sounds like it suits her to a tee. :o)

  12. Kathy wrote:
    October 26th, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    Awwww Rocket is a sweetie!!! Hope you had a great weekend!
    Kathy

  13. CC wrote:
    October 28th, 2008 at 7:03 pm

    Hope you had a lovely Pink Saturday. I am still trying to make the rounds of seeing everyone. :) Have a wonderful week . xx

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