Watch Dog

I don't know if you know this, but I'm a highly trained Watch Dog. If I see, hear, or smell anything suspicious, I sound the alarm and warn Ellie and Margot. Together, we let Nina know when there's trouble nearby. Even though I'm smaller than other dogs, my voice can be just as deep and loud as a big dog's.

Here I am, looking out and listening for trouble.

I always bark to let Nina know when I hear something suspicious, like when someone's ringing our doorbell, knocking on our door, slamming their car door, yelling, or when another dog is barking.

After a long, hard day's work, I take a much needed snooze.

Good thing my services are free. Otherwise, Nina would be broke.

Barking not biting,
Franny

Car Accident

This morning, like every morning, we all got in the car to leave for work. Nina started the car to begin the defrosting process (because even in California the weather is cold and the car gets icy). While she was waiting for the car to warm-up, she remembered she forgot her cell phone in the house, so she got out of the car to get her phone and as she closed the door, Margot tried to jump out.

Poor little Margot got hit by the car door. She cried and whined and we were very worried. She wouldn't eat, was very depressed and didn't want to walk.

The Doc took some x-rays to make sure nothing was broken or fractured.

The Doc said she has a clean bill of health! She's sore and bruised but with a little rest and TLC, she should be back to her normal self in a jiffy.

Margot is getting lots of hugs, kisses, tasty food and way too much attention if you ask me... Are you superstitious? I think this all happened because Margot's 1st Birthday is this Friday... Friday the 13th!

Drive safely,
Franny

This year on "Doxiementary"...

Franny's adventures continue, taking place in a different part of the San Francisco Bay Area, and with a whole new cast of characters.

Franny

ME, the star of this blog, always and forever.

Margot

My doxie sister who is a recovering poo-eater and lawn-destroyer.

Pippin

My kitten brother who we adopted last year into our family. He had a myriad of health problems and we got him all better! He's a cat who actually likes me!

Eloise

Ellie is our newly adopted baby sister. She came to us needing some love and a new family. We just couldn't say "no".

UPDATES: Because it would take me 78 hours to type one post with my paws, Nina helps me with my blog. Our avid readers may have noticed that Nina has not been helping me, and this blog has not been getting updated. Hopefully we will update in a more timely manner. In the mean time, I wanted to share with everyone what has been going on!

First, we're MOVING! We live in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area but we are now moving to the Peninsula. How cool is that? Because our family has reached its maximum capacity, we're moving to a pet-friendlier place closer to Nina's work.

We've been extremely busy preparing for our move, but in the beginning of January, we visited Pony for the very last time at her Los Angeles home. She moved to Florida a few weeks ago so our trips to LA are no more. I hope one day I will be able to visit her in Florida and see my cousin Lucky again (and eat his poo).

Lastly, I want to thank all my friends who continue to leave comments on my blog! I'll find a way to thank you better.

Yours truly,
Franny

On the Job

Because I spend most of my time at work, I thought I'd at least show you what I do every day and introduce you to some of my co-workers and new friends.

This is me during a typical day at work. I wear my parka in the mornings when it's especially chilly. Don't mind the bored look on my face. I'm just grumpy. As you know already, I hate waking up early!

This is Max! He's a teeny-tiny Yorkie who spends most of his day on top of the desk.

Here's Margot (and Max in the background). She tends to aimlessly wander the halls instead of staying put. This is why she's in a play pen. She's trying to make it look like she's a prisoner, but we're no fools for puppy-dog eyes!

Veda is the gentlest German Shepherd. I harass her a lot when she comes around during lunch time. Did I mention she's scared of ME?

I'm a little scared of her too...

Then there are the three house cats: Super Cat, Charlie, and Jamba. I normally love cats but these guys really freak me out. My nickname around them is "Ridgeback" because the hairs down my spine stick up. You have to admit, they look pretty scary.

I can't forget Toby! He's always snoozing in his cow-print chair. Yes, he has his OWN chair.

I hope you enjoyed meeting my friends!

'till next time,
Franny

Pretty in Pink

Hello everyone! Sorry I've been gone for so long. I've been busy going to work with Nina everyday. I'm her office assistant and it's tough work. Although I'm napping for most of the day, I would appreciate if she did something nice for me. So on Friday, I got a little surprise present.

A new collar! Pink, of course.

It's from Hamish McBeth.

Do you recognize the bed?

The flowers are the best part. Don't I look pretty in pink?

I'll try to update more often!

Hugs,
Franny

I'm Not an Early Bird

... I'm a dachshund! Every morning Nina's alarm goes off and she starts to get ready for work. She doesn't wake up bright and early, she wakes up even earlier, when it's still dark outside! In my book, that's way too early. Doesn't she know that I need my beauty sleep? I stay in bed for as long as possible. I make Nina get me out of bed herself and carry me to the car.

Do I look like I'm ready to wake-up? Now turn off that light.

Okay, okay. Five more minutes...

Dozing off,
Franny