Bailey & Stella Celebrate a Guinea Pig Birthday!

Alfred is an albino, 1 yr old guinea pig who was rescued by his new owner, Lisa Forbes,

who is our neighbor and my beagle's dog sitter.  Today is Alfred's birthday party with special guests, Bailey Beagle & Stella Labradoodle.

Photo by Lisa Forbes.

Lisa actually has 7 guinea pigs so there's lots of celebrating throughout the year. We frequently see Lisa come visit the canine guests we have here, with one or two of her piggies, especially the ones who don't mind slobbery canine kisses and some nudging from canine noses. It's always fun to watch a new dog watch the piggie, or bark. 

Bailey is getting all prepped for the big celebration

He says, "Bring on the carrot cake!"

Here's Stella, equally all 'gussied' up!

As long as there are pets around, there will never be a dull moment at my house or at Lisa's!

My Bailey's 5th Birthday-Feb 1

Oh Boy, I tear up at this photo. 

It was 2 yrs on February 2, 2010 that I convinced my husband to accompany me to Second Chance Adoption in Fruitland, ID to see the 'BEAGLE' that was listed on their sign. 

I have owned several beagles/beagle-mixes throughout my life and had asked my new husband if I could adopt one. 

Long story short: Bailey has provided immense laughter and joy to our lives. 

And since moving to FL for my husband's new career in Sept. 2010, it's been wonderful to have the companionship of Bailey, as Bob is away from home several days/week. 

My Bailey, God's Furry Blessing!

No Birthday Cake for my boy, as he is a raw meat and bones guy.

He's investigating his fresh raw pigs ear.

Oh Yah,, he likes it!

Okay Mom, I'm tired now, I've posed enough

Hey Mom, did you hear me?

Okay, this is my last try!

Is this one suitable for our blog?

Feb 3 - I am preparing the mix for the turkey burgers I'm making for the humans. I'me having a birthday playdate for Bailey tomorrow....2 furry friends and 1 new furry to-be-friend coming over to run, tumble, and roll!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BAILEY!

Oh our Beloved Beagle! Happy 4th Birthday Bailey! We adopted you from 2nd Chance Animal Adoption in Fruitland, ID on Feb 2/10 after seeing the word 'BEAGLE' on their sign.  We adore you, love your antics and personality, your enthusiastic participation in our active, outdoor lifestyle and can't imagine life without you! I support beagle rescuing/adopting!

Last week we had a scare when riding in our neighborhood, me on my bike and Bailey attached with the Walky Dog Bike Leash, a dog leapt off its property and attacked him. Thankfully I was able to grab the dog's collar and get it off Bailey (fully expecting to be mauled while doing so, but didn't) but not without Bailey receiving a bite and a leg he couldn't put weight on.

After a Vet Exam it was determined he had soft tissue damage to the leg so he was given antibiotics and pain meds. I placed a call to Animal Control, gave a statement and the owners were given a citation. 

 (This is the Animal Control Truck parked in front of the Offending dog's house (to the left) - delivering a citation)

I have concern for others, especially the chidren/teens who walk their dogs past that house. That black dog has always lunged to the end of it's lead, barking, growling and showing teeth each time I've walked Bailey by it. Needless to say, we won't be passing near that home again. 

I didn't return him to the dog park until yesterday and by his play, it seems he's close to returning to his regular self. Yay.

So, Happy Birthday you Awesome Beagle! Hoping for many more adventurous and healthy years for you!

BAILEY'S BIRTHDAY 'STROLL IN THE PARK'

Since it was the boy's birthday and b/c I like to explore new places, we went for a drive and ended up in Auburndale; a mere 6 miles from Winter Haven. 

I really like Auburndale; it is an inviting, beautiful and quaint little town, er...city

Attractive stone walking paths and sidewalks

On our way, we walked past the Historic Baynard House

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Bailey enjoyed a nice stroll on those attractive brick/stone sidewalks on our way to....

Lake Stella Park [ha ha, it is said that 'Lake Stella' is another sink-hole lake created by dissolution of the under-laying limestone.] 

To me, regardless of Lake Stella's formation, I find it a beautiful, peaceful, refreshing place to walk or 'just be'.

Here is Birthday Boy Bailey, just 'being'; it was warm today with high humidity so he was panting most of the way so I think he enjoyed a short respite.

Finally! A Drink, back at the vehicle!