Still Here

Sound asleep & dreaming of a delicious squirrel dinner.

Sorry, everyone! Life can get a little crazy... But we're still alive and doing well!

We hope you're doing well and enjoying the holiday season.

Diabolical & Delicious

If you've never read this blog, you may still may have heard that I love hating squirrels. These diabolical little furballs are disguised to look cute, but in reality, they are evillllllll. If I could climb trees, they'd be dinner. And breakfast. And lunch. And even brunch! Since I haven't found a way to climb trees just yet, this guy will suffice in the meantime.

This one looks so much tastier than this yummy guy I devoured a few months ago.

How many more photos do you need before I can eat this thing???

Hmm. Heads or tails? Maybe tails...

Nope! I'll just start with the head. Chomp.

Off with your tasty little head!

Your trusty Neighborhood Squirrel Watcher,

Franny

Yummy Squirrel

I've never eaten a squirrel before but I often dream about doing so. I imagine they'd taste really good... maybe even better than the stale french fries I find under the car seat!

I've encountered many a squirrel. They're evil little things! Remember this incident?! It's as if it were just yesterday...

This is how I view squirrels.

This is what I would request for my last meal on this earth.

This is the closest I've ever come to eating a squirrel.

Yum!

... and I will eat you!

Is that all? Good things never last...

Squirrelly about squirrels,
Franny

Squirrelminator

I have this obsession with squirrels. I get "crazy eyes" when I see one and I make a horribly high-pitched cry. My boyfriend, Oscar doesn't seem too interested in squirrels. In New York City, the squirrels enjoy taunting me. Little do they know, I'm learning how to climb.

Here's what happened:

Oscar and I were happily walking and minding our own business when...

I heard the chattering sounds of a busy squirrel. I couldn't help but look up.

Evil, in a furry suit, stared back at me.

I circled the tree, barked, whined, and I got the "crazy eyes".

At that moment, I wished I could grow as tall as a giraffe. But my wish didn't come true, so Nina had to drag me away from the tree.

The end,
Franny

Farewell New York!

My trip to New York City was well over a month ago, but life back in California got really busy. You know how it is when you come back from vacation! This will be my last post about my trip and in a few days, I'll be back to blogging about my normal life as a dachshund.

Here I am, sticking my head out of the apartment window. We were on the fourth floor and I liked to stare at the pigeons.

Staring at people walking down the stairs.

Did I mention how much I hate stairs? They're not good for my back either.

One last pose and then I want off the stairs!

Wouldn't this fountain be more beautiful if there was a little statue of me at the top instead of that angel lady? I think so.

A statue of me like this would be very nice.

Relaxing by the fountain and watching more people.

Ducks are boring. They're not even scared of me.

We sat on top of this huge rock in Central Park and watched two newlywed couples get their photos taken.

I'm ready for the stage.

Was that a squirrel? I think I saw a squirrel!

I'll dance for Mr. Frosty's!

The things I do for human food! I didn't even get a lick!

As you can see, we spent a lot of time in Central Park. It was so much fun! I can't wait to visit again.

Toodle-loo,
Franny

p.s. If you haven't seen Pixar's new movie "Up", go out and watch it immediately! There are lots of doggies in it. Nina especially liked Dug.

Love at First Sniff

On a Sunday afternoon at the Washington Square dog park, I smelled him.

His scent permeated the dog park and it caught my attention.

He looked at me with his dark, soulful eyes.
And oh my dog - I love his hair!

I looked at him.
Do I look okay? Does this collar make me look fat?

We met.

We introduced ourselves.
I told him I was a Leo from California who loves beaches, digging, chasing squirrels, and eating human food.

We were both smitten.

Do you mind???
I'm spayed, he's neutered.

We're in love!
His name is Oscar and he's a red sable, longhair dachshund. He weighs about 11.5 lbs. He lives in New York and I live in California. How will this loooong distance relationship work?

Franny + Oscar = <3

Pair-O-Dox,
Franny

P.S. Check out Chloe's blog and read about her Oscar sighting!

Not the Hudson

On another stroll through Central Park, Nina and I discovered a stream. Central Park is full of wonderful surprises like that!

Hurry, over here.

I smell squirrels in the water.

It's not as cold as I thought it would be.

It's better than the Hudson.

Wading & waiting for squirrels,
Franny

Central Park - The Great Outdoors!

Central Park is almost like heaven. The abundance of squirrels, varieties of birds, and the other little critters that scurry through the brush make me squeal with glee! I literally squeal, like a little piggy. Although I live in California which has its share of wooded areas, I think Central Park is the first and only real woodsy area I've ever walked through. I shouldn't say walked because I pulled my way through Central Park.

I stopped here because I spotted a squirrel.

Look at it! So fuzzy, so cute, and so evil.

Darn these fences! Let me in!

They're so quick and stealthy - I don't know if I'll ever catch one.

Squirrelminator,
Franny

Pet Expo

Today was the last day of the San Mateo Pet Expo. Nina and I had a lovely time browsing the different booths and making new friends. We did quite a bit of shopping which I'll blog about in another entry. We watched a police dog demonstration, met Gibson, the world's tallest dog, and even saw a performance from Chalcy, the superstar dog.

Chalcy, the dog superstar, and his baby sister.

This guy needs a home...

I wish we could play.

I always wanted a kitty sibling. Someday, in the future...

Nice to meet you.

Hello.

So, what's new?

You sure are fluffy.

Gibson, the world's tallest dog! I saw him on Oprah!

Nice booth you got here.

What are you?

You smell delicious.

Let me in!!!

Am I allowed to go potty in here???

The nice lady at the Planet Blue Dog booth gave me some yummy treats! She was so nice!

Nina bought me the cute squirrel toy from Planet Blue Dog. It's a rope chew toy that you soak in chicken broth and then freeze. It's a great frozen chew treat for your dog! I'll blog about this cool toy soon.

Doxie pins! Not really our style, but still, very cool! Nina may not like these pins, but it does not mean she's not into tacky dachshund collectibles - she's obsessed.

This cute yellow lab was being very patient while her owner shopped at one of the booths.

Hello, my fellow dachshund!

Well, I guess that's all from the the Pet Expo. Just so you know, there are pet expos going on everywhere. Everyone should go to one because they're so much fun!

Woof,
Franny