Puppy Pics

Indy Pindy showed everydog some pictures from when he was a small pup and he thought it'd be a good idea for everyone to bring out the ol' photo album. We agree. Here are some pictures from our puppyhood:

^^Sleepy Akira on his first day home, age 4 months^^

^^Shiro at age 4 weeks, still at the breeder's house^^

Who's next??? We want to see more puppy pics!

Luv,

Akira & Shiro

Secret Post

Hi Akira and Shiro's dog-blog-pals! This is the boys' Sis, Sarah. I posted because I read that some of you have a Cuz toy-- do you like this? I picked one up for the boys today at Petco when I went to get them new sensitive stomach treats, as I noticed they were out. I just got them one for now because even if I get them two they will decide which one is better and fight over that one anyways. I got them a green "good Cuz." Do you think they will like this? Don't tell them, it's a surprise, okay?

Sarah

Friday-Saturday Update

Our Sis stayed over all night last night. She got home in the afternoon, and first she played tug-of-war with me out in the snow! Then she gave us a carob chip cookie to share. And she rubbed my belly lots and I layed my head on her lap while she scratched me all over and sang me Akira-songs. We sure do miss our Sis when she's not here, but it is really nice when she is here!
Luv,
Akira
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Sis came home and I was so happy to see her I gave her kisses all over her face and ears and hands. She scratched me all over like I like and played with me with the blinky ball and the nubby ball and the green ring and the blue holey roller and the galileo bone. Then she suggested maybe I have too many toys, which I resented, so she said she was sorry that actually I don't have enough toys, which I agree with and we made up.
Luv,
Shiro

Akira Art

We were playin around with an old version of a Kodak Picture CD and made this coloring page from a picture of Akira. We think it should be hung in a museum. Anyone want to color it with a photo editor like Adobe Photoshop? Anyone want to accept the challenge? Anyone?

BOL

<3,

Akira & Shiro

A Close Up of Bubba

...at least that may have been his name. This is a better picture of the dog in Stratford, Ontario, Canada with the cool shades! He's just chililn'.

Cool,

Akira & Shiro

Year of the Pig

In honor of the year of the Pig for Chinese New Year, we'd like to recommend a book for those of you dogs who enjoy a good yarn from time to time. This is a memoir called The Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood, by Sy Montgomery. Here is a link: http://www.goodgoodpig.com/ This book has everything: drama, comedy, sadness, hope, and how an animal who wasn't even supposed to live grew to bring people closer together than ever before possible. Plus there's a dog in the book, too, so that was a highlight.

~Akira and Shiro

Digging into the Archive

This is a picture from way back in 2002 when our Sis went to Stratford, Ontario, Canada. She met this cool dog there. We thought you'd be interested in seeing such a cool dog!

Luv,

Akira & Shiro

So true...

We found this graphic on a myspace comments page. It is so sad, but true. Sometimes we even get blamed when the humans are at fault!



Luv,
Akira & Shiro

Playing in the Snow (Any time!)

Yay! Sis was home this weekend and she snapped these pics of me digging in the snow at nighttime! She thought I was cute with the snow all over my face. Well, of course! I am always cute! We had a good time with Sis, she always gives us lots of attention and some extra treats! Akira even played with us lots. She even got him to hold onto the green ring, and he doesn't really like toys that much (just our Galileo bones, usually). We hope our pals all had as good a weekend as we did! (and WELCOME BACK, JOEY AND TANNER/Doofus!!!)
Luv,

Shiro (and Akira)

To Kikujira, My Valentine

Love,
Akira

Avery the Yorkshire Terrier

Well, she has some nerve, our Sis. She took PICTURES of her Yorkie friend she saw WITHOUT us!!! We have to admit, however, he is a cute little fellow...so we'll show you his pic. His name is Avery.

~A&S

For Fu Fu on Valentine's Day

someone special (your secret admirerer?) left this here for you, Fu Fu!


Happy Valentine's Day Comment Graphics

To Joey and Tanner (from our Sis)

Joe Stains and Doofus, this is from our Sis. I guess she thinks you guys are cute or something...


Happy Valentine's Day Comment Graphics

Bad dogs...

Dear Friends,
We know we have been very bad dogs in not posting lately...we apawlogize with sincere heartfelt remorse. Things have been definitely crrrazy around here lately. Right now we are taking a well-needed vacation at our favorite little B&B (Bed and Bath, of course!). Our brother just got a brand new job, so he couldn't take good care of us while Mom and Dad are in Columbus for an education conference. Poor Sis just started a new part time job in addition to her full time job and full time schooling. She likes all three of those very much, just needs more hours in the day. We miss her and wish she'd quit all that and devote all her time to US. We heard she was talking all about us today and how great dogs we are, but we also heard she consorted with the enemy. Yes, that's right, she was playing and being friendly with... A CAT! Our secret sources tell us this is one FiFi, a female 2 yr old cat. Well, we never heard of such nonsense! She should be playing with US! Of course, it was a great weekend that Sis spent with us the weekend after Shiro's Safe Return. We played with her lots and gave her lots of love. She did not want to leave us after all that fun! Hopefully we will see her again real soon. There are still a lot of health problems with our extended human family-- our Dad's Dad is undergoing radiation and chemo for cancer, and our Mom's Dad just tore his rotator cuff and will need surgery. We try to take good care of our family and give them the love and support they need at this time. We sure miss talking to all our pals, though...it's just been hard because the people have needed lots of extra love and attention lately. We still think of you all the time, though. We have our Dogs With Blogs calendar turned to the month of BOO!

Luv & Licks,

Akira and Shiro

Hi, Pals!

Hi Everydog! It's me, Shiro! I'm baaaaaaaack. Sorry I haven't posted, I need to get one of those celly phones with Internet, I guess. I've been on a bit of an adventure. Well, it started out that way...I may have gotten a little turned around, but no problem. I am a fierce jungle dog and I can hunt and scavenge with the best of them. I have to admit, though, I sure was happy to see Mom! I jumped up right into her arms! I was so exhausted from my experiences that I fell asleep in the car, and, after giving Akira a proper greeting, took a long nap on my couch. They had the nerve to wake me up to go for a check-up at the Vets, though. I know they were just worried about me, though. The Vet said I lost four whole pounds on my trip and that I might have sore muscles from all my running around. That means I can nap all day now, right? Stay off my throne people! errr...i mean couch!
Sorry I worried everydog, I didn't mean to be gone for so long, I just lost track of time (and maybe a little of place too).
It's good to be back though!

Luv,
Shiro

It's good to have Shiro home-- I was complaining all day yesterday about him being gone and I haven't slept much without knowing where he was! I tried to track him, but it was hard with the snow, and he moved around a lot. I know we fight sometimes, but I do love the little guy (don't let him know that, though!),

Luv,
Akira

SHIRO IS HOME!!!

Shiro has been found!!! My former karate instructor, whom I phoned the night Shiro went missing just in case he happened to see him, spotted Shiro and kept him occupied with some bologna (yes, the way to Shiro's heart is food sometimes) until my Mom could drive over and pick him up. Reports from my family indicate that Shiro is doing just fine- he is not shaking like he's cold, he's not acting like he's hungry, he's not even dirtier than usual. Upon returning home, Akira and Shiro were excited to be reuninted, Shiro drank some water, then hopped up to his favorite resting spot on the couch to take a well-deserved nap! I wonder what he's been up to since Saturday night? I'm sure glad he's back, though, and looking forward to seeing him with my own eyes this weekend.
Thanks for everything pals: spreading the word, encouragement, wishes, prayers, etc. We sure appreciate it!

~Sarah

No News Yet...

I made up flyers and e-mailed them home. My parents are printing them out and going to post them around the area. They were pretty much up all night, my brother said he did not sleep at all and went in and out looking for him. They looked more today, in the woods and everywhere. No sign of him anywhere, so I hope that means somebody picked him up and is taking care of him and trying to find out where he belongs. I put an ad in their local newspaper there, but it won't be in until tomorrow. We're calling the local vet and I think there's a dog warden or something we'll have to get in touch with-- no shelters or pounds very nearby. We're going out of our minds, but not giving up hope. Shiro is a smart and wiley little guy, so if anydog can do it, he can. I will let you know as soon as I hear any news. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, it means so much to us. I just feel so helpless, but I'm trying to spread the word in the hopes that someone will know something or see something and contact us. It is possible he could be to Pennsylvania by now, as my family lives very close to the state line in Ohio. Thanks again,
Sarah

URGENT!!!

Shiro is missing. He got loose probably around 9 P.M. EST from my family's home in Calcutta/East Liverpool, Ohio. He is a small cream-colored fixed male Shiba Inu. Please spread the word to anyone in the Ohio area. It is possible he could have gotten all the way to the Pennsylvania line, but not likely. He does not like to be touched around the neck, and he will bite. If he is seen, it is best to try to bribe him with food. Cheese is his favorite. Anyone in the area, please keep your eyes open. Everyone else, please send your thoughts and prayers for Shiro. It is very cold out there tonight. I was there yesterday and this morning, but I am back in Pittsburgh, PA right now and feel so helpless. I will keep you posted.
Thank you,
Sarah

News

Our Sis was home for ONLY Friday and PART of Saturday this weekend! The nerve! So what if she had a community service project to do on Saturday evening? We were a bit upset about that, so we decided to demonstrate it by tearing her W-2 (a tax form from work) into tiny pieces, as well as various other mail on the counter. Ha. That showed her. She still gave us lots of loving, though. Long walks and cuddling, that's the stuff.
It's been raining raining raining, though. We don't really mind the rain, but we mind the treatment we get when we're all muddy! One of us (Shiro) had to get another BATH to get off all the mud!
Anyways, we're borrowing a computer for a little while, so will hopefully be able to post a little more often now! It's getting late (almost TOMORROW!) so we should sign off for now. Can't wait to read all our pals adventures we've been missing out on!

Luv,
Akira & Shiro

Update

Dear friends,
this is a decidely uninteresting post, but we didn't want to leave you hanging forever. we have been having some "technical difficulties." Sis's computer is BROKEN, as in, nothing even comes on the screen, and you all know how the Brother is about limiting our computer time so he can play more of that MMORPG WOW. Yes, we're not even sure what those letters break out to, but he has gotten to ride on a reindeer, so that is cool, we'll admit. in any case, it's been difficult to post. we are relaying this importan announcement (tho decidely boring and uninteresting) through our Sis at a Computer Lab *note from "Sis": I tried to get on at work earlier and blogger was down, please don't tell the boys i was late!* so, please forgive any typing or spelling errors, and attribute them to her, not us.

Signed,

Akira & Shiro