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Yes - everyone went home with peanut butter! That PB was a HUGE hit with the girls. Some even had it on their nose.

Warning - pic heavy. Last week Petunia got a box addressed to "Petunia and her guests." Lexie sent a little peanut butter for the party girls. Thank you, Lexie! Decorations are a must! And some party hats Bella found the meatball treats After lots of treats, the highlight of the party was served. Each pup got a birthday sundae made of whippy cream, a swirl of peanut butter, a ginger snap and topped with a large blueberry. Our neighbor Pat stopped by to see the dogs and ended up being the sundae server. Everyone got presents but pics were impossible to get while the stuffies were flying. Here's the after party coma(s)

We are having our traditional 4th of July greyhound party but putting a new spin on it this year. In the past, Rocket hosted this party for his friends and those friends who couldn't handle the noise of fireworks. With Rocket's passing in October and the arrival of Petunia this year, we are instead having a birthday party for the Golden Girls, all of whom have birthdays in July. Our friends who usually come here to avoid fireworks can't be here today, but we are thinking about them and missing them, wishing they were able to be here too. (Conner and Val we miss you) So, the first picture is a teaser with more to come later. From left to right - Trolley who turned 12, Petunia who will be 11, and our friend Bella who will also be 11. To quote Petunia - "I ain't wearing no stinking tiara......oh hell no...." More to come later tonight.

Cletus - no matter what she tells you, Thursday is supposed to be a PAID holiday.

Awesome!

Happy Birthday, Trolley. You look mahvelous! Petunia says she is ready to start the party now! Picture of Trolley at our house from earlier in the year.

No - no bolster. Just your standard elevated, nylon bed. I think he didn't like the way the fabric moved when he stepped on it.

I had one of those elevated outdoor beds similar to a camp chair for several years. Rocket wouldn't even look at it and had no interest when we tried to get him to use it. I finally donated it to a group auction since it was never used. I think he was more of a Slumber Ball guy....

When I would give it to Rocket he could almost burp the alphabet when the gas came up. It's good stuff.

Just now seeing this. This is what Rocket always went through with stress colitis. I could usually get him to eat the canned chicken dog food from Evangers. I would give him half a can and then wait 3-4 hours. After 3-4 hours with something in his belly, he would eat normally. For him it usually happened early in the morning, so I could give him the canned food around 5 or 6 AM when it started, and at 10 AM he would gobble down a normal breakfast. My cue with him when this happened was that he would turn down a Milk Bone. If he turned those down we went straight to the canned food. You might also try giving her a regular Gas-X just in case the squeals were gas and she a little gas pain.

Lexie, Petunia says it looks like you might have a tummy ache tonight. She has graciously offered to help you with those snacks.

Incredible run(s)! Congratulations!

Happy Birthday to our gorgeous daughter-in-law, Lexie. We are so happy to see you reach the big one-four and wish you many more. We love you! Mom-in-law, Daddyman-in-law, and Petunia

Can I clone him? I think every house needs a Cletus.

Petunia sez "Happy Birfday Cuzzin Face." She forgot to check for this thread yesterday.

Tricia and Burke, I'm so sorry for your loss of River. She was gorgeous and that was a beautiful tribute. I never got to meet River since our Dewey plans were derailed a few times, but I can tell you from meeting Murray, Bee and Holly that there is no doubt that she knew she was loved by her people. Run-free, River.

Thud!

Happy Birthday, Val. We love you, even if your mom doesn't. Petunia says "come visit."

We lost Rocket in October 2018. Still hurts. Always will. Once you've met your heart dog, you can't compare the dogs to come later against them. There is no comparison. We both originally said we would be taking a long break before adopting another dog. Every day in this house without Rocket was like serving a prison sentence. This house must have a greyhound in it. In February we met Petunia who was being fostered by a friend. She came for an afternoon visit and within an hour DW and I both said "sign the papers and give them the check." I wanted a senior this time even though I know she won't be around nearly as long as Rocket. I can deal with that and we will do everything in our power to give her the maximum time on her couch. I've also learned that having a greyhound girl is Waaay Different than having a big goofy boy. So far, I wouldn't trade either experience, but I'm still missing my goofy boy every minute of every day. It's a different kind of missing him now that Petunia is here, and I wish he had been able to meet her. They would have taunted each other and made me laugh even more together than each one does individually. You'll know when you're ready, and you may not know it's the right dog until it just happens like it did with us. In our case, we sort of made it happen because we were both miserable without a dog here. We had met several other fosters in the months since Rocket passed and could have instantly adopted any of them but there was no connection and we didn't have the same urge to give them a home like we did with Petunia. Sometimes you just know.

Thanks Dick. She still loves to run and you would have no idea that she is about to turn 11. She just came off the farm in November and some days isn't quite sure about living in a house and not having puppies and other hounds to boss around. T-Rex is one of the most gorgeous hounds that I have seen run. We have been following him online. I would love to have him on our couch when he is finished racing.

Hi Dick, What's your analysis of our girl, Petunia? MW Neptunia We've also been enjoying following one of her pups who has made a pretty good name for himself as well. Mw's T-Rex Thanks, Don

It's instinct and what he is going to do when the opportunity presents itself. If you don't want him killing wildlife, he will need to remain on a leash on walks. Other than being leashed and in your control, there are no guarantees and anyone who tells you he won't do it again would be wrong.

Thank you Lexie! Looking awesome as always! Love, Rocket and Petunia's Daddyman (who hasn't worn a tie since moving to the dezzert, uh desert.)