32nd Edition FURRY TALES
INTRODUCING BASIL & BERTIE DIXON
BASIL & BERTIE are house brothers & Best Buddies who came to stay for 2 nights when there family had to go to Warwick.
They were extremely well mannered little gentleman and even grumpy Monet seemed to enjoy their company.
Big brother BASIL is 4 years old and is a mini Poodle Shih tzu X. He is all action! he would play fetch with his well loved & worn kong 24 hours a day if you could keep up with his pace! Basil enjoys water sports....playing chasey with the hose to cool down after a big session of Fetch. He is also an expert surgeon too... for He operates on any squeaky toy and carefully makes a small incision / roundish whole to remove the Squeak! So he is a Big Fluffy All Action Teddy Bear who loves a cuddle, and like his clever house brother performs great tricks for a treat!
Baby of the family BERTIE is 3 years old Lhasa Apso X with a soft white and Tan medium length Coat. He is a very gentle little fellow who loves going for walkies, cuddling up close when watching T.V or being nursed and enjoys finding a shady spot to have a little nap. Brothers' Dixon are great performers....Sit, High Five, Down ...then a Treat! or a little dance on his back legs for a Treat!
They were a lot of fun and Mum Shae has already booked them in for their next Home Stay
visit.
....GGGREAT! SNIFF LICK!! see you then Boys! ... Monet
Labels: BASIL and BERTIE DIXON
31st Edition FURRY TALES
CATS ARE AMAZING...HOW FLEXIBLE THEY ARE!
Introducing the amazing Flexible HUGO!
Hugo is a sleek, and very handsome Chocolate coloured Burmese who shares his ultra sleek Tenneriffe Apartment with his Mum Annette.
This spoilt Feline loves to pur all day on his couch, or play with his basket of toys, or hide on the upstairs floor of his Palace in a linen laundry basket Awaiting to see his Mum ....and jump out and surprise her! There are a couple of other gorgeous hiding places or have a drink from the down stairs toilet! HUGO!
Hugo dines on a selection of biscuits during the day, and prefers a hearty tuna 'dine' dish for Breakfast....for all that flexing he will do for the day ahead!
Labels: Flexible HUGO the Burmese
30th edition FURRY TALES
SUSHI & TOBY House Brothers SUSHI & TOBY of Morningside always make visiting them interesting! Last occasion TOBY with the Attitude had a go at SUSHI and left him with a sore leg.
Over the weekend I once again visited the boys twice a day.
Once to let them out for the day and the other for their 
dinner visit. On the last night this time TOBY
who I thought had lost the attitude ...maybe
when he had his coat clipped back..
Decided not to come home at all! I went around twice that night, called out his name, hit the tin with the spoon trick ; shock all the bushes in the yard and drove around the block looking for him.....to NO avail! Finally He arrived home just as I was leaving the next morning.
As punishment!!!...Sushi had eaten both huge dinners and so I gave Toby a tin of chicken casserole to tie him over until dinner. So in the photos I took , TOBY is looking very lean and SUSHI is looking very content!
Labels: Brothers in Arms SUSHI and TOBY 2
29th Edition FURRY TALES
CAT, FROGS & CRICKETS....
That was the selection of furry kids we cared for at a Rochedale home over Xmas!
PUSS PUSS a lean Black Cat with white legs ,belly & nose spends her day in and out of her palace and enjoys nibbling on biscuits during the day and having a delightful Fish or chicken Dine dish for dinner. We didn't see her much as she was always out socialising.
More Slippery than furry were the FROGS who lived in a large fish tank in the family room of Carmen's home. First there were 5 frogs, then Carmen said we would find 4 however we only saw 3....so no one knows how these little fellows are slipping away for they have a glass lid and only a small section was ever opened so as to drop the 'live crickets' in for their daily feast. I completely chickened out! and gave the responsibility to Ian to feed this family of amphibians.
He said they were amazingly fast..... how their tongue would pop out and quickly capture the cricket before it could breath in a breath of air!
Labels: CAT, FROGS and CRICKETS
28th Edition FURRY TALES
THE ALEXANDRA HILLS GANG.... SHKEIA, KRICKET & SYMBAHOver Xmas we were asked to pet sit for a family in Alexandra hills who were going to Canberra for Christmas.We were asked to care for a dog and 2 cats however they also own a mouse and 2 birds who live in an aviary in the back yard Too!Ian visited twice a day to feed all and let the Cats out of the garage enclosure in the morning and then close them back in the garage for the evenings. It is required in the Redlands Shire which I think is an excellent idea, for it certainly assists in protecting wildlife better while still been able to enjoy
the pleasure of a feline furry kid. When we first met SHKEIA (KEI) he still had on his impressive long winter coat, however in summer his mum Melissa prefers to have him clipped back because of our heat and Humidity.
KEI is a Keeshond (pronounced Cazehawnd) best known as the Dutch Barge Dogs.
Kei is 6 years old & lives a quiet lifestyle. He was always pleased to see Ian for a chat and some company.
He shares the yard with two Moggies....
KRICKET & SYMBAH, who are 9 & 10 years old and have very striking Coats. Their favourite place to sleep is on their Dad's work bench in the garage and during the day explore the yard and near by surroundings.
Labels: The Alexandra Hills Gang
27th Edition FURRY TALES
STILL HUGGING PUGS! BOYDELL & ANGELWe regularly care for Angel & Boydell when their parents Joe & Sue go camping.
The new routine when feeding the Pugs is to place ANGEL on top of the spa. This way she won't sneak any of Boydell's meal and her servings have been reduced.She still loovves her Breakfast meal of course....that's why she is licking her lips and smiling!! and she is looking fantastic which is great for her health.
Mum Sue who owns COHEN'S WEIGHT LOSS LIFE STYLE CENTRE AT EAST BRISBANE is proud of Angel too!BOYDELL who is the sporty Pug of the family, always enjoys a run around in the yard and a splash in his pool (which you can see in the distance) when we Pet Sit him.On there last visit they both received new Bow Ties for their Collars from the furryAccessory range.Labels: Still HUGGING PUGS
26th Edition FURRY TALES
BIRTHDAY BOY DIGBY
Who better to feature for the 26th Edition of furry Tales than Birthday Boy DIGBY who turned 8 years Old on Australia Day this Year.
Unfortunately his big brother Nick and family decided to go away for the weekend...however we stepped in and cared for Digby over the weekend and even gave him birthday presents of freshly home baked low fat "Tuneriffic" & "Peanut Crunch" dog Biscuits from the FurryTreats range and a handsome Bow tie for his Photographs!
DIGBY is a very handsome Welsh Corgi who lives at Tingalpa. He has a lovely rich Tan coat with 4 white socks, chest and markings on his face..
He has an excellent undercover patio area and indoor Laundry where he sleeps and eats when his family are away. Digby loves to play fetch with many of his balls and toys and we had a gggreat time together. His family left him plenty of fresh water, which is always very important to do....especially in summer.
He feasted on something his Mum Michelle cooks up for him which is Mince, Veges and Pasta plus yummy crunchy Chicken Necks. Many Happy Days ahead to you DIGBY, and hope we get to play with you again soon.
HIP HIP HOORAY !! DIGBY
Labels: Birthday Boy ......DIGBY 26 01 07
25th Edition FURRY TALES
PURRFECT SISITERS of TINGALPA RETURN Australia Day long weekend, the SiSters of "Tingalpa Diner" once again were in our care while devoted parents Paul & Shelley got away.
These girls certainly are spoilt from their Dinner Setting ! to being left the freedom to sleep inside the house..maybe o nMum & Dad's b
ed when they were away. In the morning after breakfast the girls head outside for the day and every afternoon I found them both lying on the front yard lawn watching the sun set.....great life hey!
For our last visit they were both treated to matching Lavender bows which were attached to their collars......can't have SiSters arguing over colour .....now can we!
Labels: Purrrpect SiSters from Tingalpa Chini and Wilbur RETURN
24th Edition FURRY TALES
GUNS and SAMMY
I visited Guns and Sammy over the New Year when Mum Amanda went up to North Queensland.
GUNS is Amanda's furry kid, who is a Lovely and playful 1 year old Boarder Collie. He proved to be very photogenic too with his lovely big smile! Guns loovves to play fetch even in the sun. They both dined on dog luncheon which had been diced and refrigerated + enjoyed a hearty bone each too. They eat & sleep on the lovely back deck of Amanda's house.
Sammy is 13 years old much more reserved and is Amanda's Parents Furry Kid who was visiting for the holidays.
Labels: GUNS and SAMMY
23rd Edition FURRY TALES
ANGELIC SISTERS....ANGEL & CHERUB
House SiSters Angel & Cherub live with their devoted Mummy Caroline in a lovely townhouse in Chermside.
ANGEL is the big SiSter, 2 years old and is a Birman Persian X. and has more of a Birman appearance with the distinct blue eyes and fluffy latte coat with darker ears and face. She has the best of both worlds, for after breakfast which is a 'Dine' fish meal she shares with her kitten SiSter she heads out for her daily adventures and in the early evening comes back home to to her Mum and to have a yummy raw meat dinner.
One evening she didn't want to come in and so Mum Caroline advised me the best way was to encourage her in side was by asking if " Angel , do you want some BUTTER! "
It worked a treat! and she had her reward.
She likes a smooch and cuddle though does get a little cranky if Cherub hangs around her too much!
CHERUB, is a very interesting name...for a furry kid who is soooo adventurous and loovves getting into plenty of mischief! Well I know she is only a kitten! However a better name would have been "Little Devil" ! Cherub would love to stalk and attack your big toes when you weren't watching! or fly through the air to dive onto your chest! Cherub is a full Persian with black and white patching and lots of white fluff coming out of her ears! She likes to eat what her big sister has and also enjoys mushy kitten biscuits her Mummy prepares for her every day.
They both sleep in air conditioned comfort with their Mummy and are purrrfectly happy being sooo spoilt! 
I should also add in they are very well behaved girls because they also share their palace with many FISH.
Caroline also loves FISH and they are every where in beautiful tanks and bowls....
2 Gold Fish , fan tails, fighting fish and very pretty tropical fish.
Labels: Angelic - ANGEL and CHERUB
OSCAR AUSTRALIA DAY WEEKEND
OSCAR - AUSTRALIA DAY WEEKEND
Over the Australia day weekend , we once again cared for Oscar. Each Morning Ian took him for a half hour walk , some of which included walking by the River. Certainly a lovely way to start a day. On return oscar would feast on his dry food meal.
Labels: OSCAR SCOTT-MACKENZIE
20th Edition FURRY TALES
PAST PACED OSCAR
Ian over the Christmas Holidays got a gggreat work out each morning with OSCAR the 3 year old Golden Retriever from Yeronga.
Oscar's family were holidaying over the Xmas break, so our job was to visit him daily for a half hour walk and then spend an extra half hour with him in his yard while he had breakfast. Ian also brushed his handsome golden coat and made sure his area was kept clean and safe for him. We also collected the mail and watered pot plants for Oscar's mum Sarah.
Oscar must be a regular walking in the mornings for many people would stop to say hello to him and everybody seemed to know his name!
Oscar, like most Retrievers has a lovely friendly personality and was always very excited to see his walkies partner each morning and the gggreat news is that we will be seeing Oscar again for the Australia Day Long Weekend.
Labels: Fast Paced OSCAR
19th Edition of FURRY TALES
SIBLINGS ....CALLIE & RAFFI
CALLIE & RAFFI from Toowoomba area came to stay over Xmas while their parents enjoyed their 1st Christmas not working for 7 years.
They were from the same litter and though their Mum was only considering buying one from the breeder once seeing them didn't want them to be separated so they became house Sister & Brother too.
They are 3.5 years old and are a Cavalier King Charles X Mini Poodle. They have more of the Cavalier traits with black and tan medium length wiry coats and big smiles!
They are very athletic dogs , lean and fit. This largely due to being active and on a strictly dog only food diet. They only have dog treats and enjoy a Barf Paddy each for dinner.
I was very impressed by this and how fit they were....Monet my little Bichon/Maltese was horrified!!
Callie & Raffi enjoyed their Xmas presents on Christmas day though the best present of all was when they saw their parents again.
Labels: Siblings CALLIE and RAFFI
18th Edition of FURRY TALES
LION HEART! CASPER the KITTEN
CASPER who was only about 3months old over Xmas came to stay with us for a week while his parents Jodie & Mark went on a holiday to Tasmania.
The booking was penciled in even before Casper had arrived on the seen. His mum was eagerly awaiting his arrival though also new she was to holiday over Xmas and didn't want little Casper to be left alone so we pre-arranged ... his first holiday!
Casper was very small,soft & sweet and loved to purr while you cuddled him.
Everything you would image a beautiful little kitten to be.....
He equally enjoyed climbing up security screens to look like one of those stretched out Garfield characters!, flying through the air to land any where over your body where he would begin to terrorise you by biting your toes, arms or face! with his razor sharp little teeth and the best game of all was to terrorise Monet my little dog.
Monet was fascinated by him and sometimes they would have the best games of Chasey and next time they played Casper would insist on chasing Monet to jump on his bottom and long tail and bite him!
The fear on Monet's face was truly priceless and I wished I had of been able to capture it on film!
Casper was a very hearty eater after all this play and would finish his bowl of biscuits in one sitting, devour his raw chicken wing to leave no trace but a blood stain on the blanket! and breath in his raw kangaroo meat he had for dinner every night.
So watch out ....the people of Virginia for this little kitten may grow up to be a very soft grey & white playful Lion!
Labels: Lion Heart CASPER the KITTEN
17th Edition FURRY TALES
YIN & YANG PAIR .....FOX & PAIGE
FOX & PAIGE house Brother & Sister came to visit for a week when their family went to New Zealand over the Christmas Holidays.
FOX 8 years is a still very lively Jack Russell with a wiry Tan & white coat.
He is lean and athletic loves playing ball and seems to enjoy guarding his food more than ever eating it! and much encouragement was required each night to convince him to eat his evening meal.... He did always enjoy his carob drop before bed!
His younger 4 year old House Sister PAIGE on the other hand enjoyed her dinner meal thoroughly however wasn't as interested in treats! Not so interested in running and playing ball either so a real yin & yang pair!! Paige preferred to wonder around the garden ....sniffing of course since she is a Tri coloured Beagle.
They were excellent House Guests, who seemed to enjoy their holiday however always missed their family.
Labels: Home stayers FOX and PAIGE
22nd Edition FURRY TALES
These 2 could bowl you over!!....ODIN & DENNI
Odin & Denni were 2 very gentle giants we cared for over the New Year. They both were good natured and friendly. Maybe sometimes too friendly .......especially when they tried to give you a hug! Odin caught me of guard the first time he did this when I met them and almost knocked me over with his weight and size!
Odin 3 years is a cross between Bull Mastiff, Bull Arab & Irish wolf Hound and dark Tan in colouring.
His eqally large house Sister is Denni, who is 1.5 years and is a cross between Harlquin Great Dane and Bull mastiff. A little leaner and more dainty than Odin! they both share a great big yard and great big Kennel together.
Dinner time is a big occassion..... with a tin of wet food each, 3 cups of dry food each , a bone for later and a couple of large dog biscuits for desert. They only dine once a day so after the first couple of days of missing their family they tucked in to their large bowls late each afternoon with a big smile!
Labels: These two could Bowl you over....ODIN and DENNI
21st Edition FURRY TALES
PURRRFECT Birman lads of Norman Park SMUDGE & BLURR
Purrrfect Birman House Brothers Smudge & Blurr share their Norman Park pad with their devoted Mum Wendy. These boys have a wonderful life and it shows!
They are inside cats and spend their days and nights playing with some of the best cat toys I have seen! Their grand father built them the best cat scratching pole I have seen and I am sure other cat's would envious of!
They also have cat tunnels, a smaller cat pole, loads of toy mice and balls and fantastic and colourful 'fishing pole sticks, complete with caught fish'! which were a lot of fun to play with. They also have the opportunity to wonder in and out of their in closed balcony.
Blurr , 1 years old is a Blue Point Birman and was the cuddlier of the two with me. Especially before and after dinner. Both have the amazing Blue eyes Burmese are known for.
Smudge the more adventurous of the two, also 1 years old was always keen to show off his skills on his scratching pole!
Equally handsome this feline lad had more of the dark latte coat with Chocolate ears & face .
These lads are purrrfectly spoilt!if you have already guessed and chose to be particular eaters too!They prefer to nibble on a mixture of biscuits during the day and feast on their favourite dish of Ocean fish with lemon for dinner.
Labels: Purrrfect Birman Lads of Norman Park
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