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<title>Bailey's Tails From The Bark Side</title>
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<description>Catster diary for the cat Bailey NWD</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Bailey NWD &amp; Catster</copyright>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 17:40:27 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>My TV debut</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 8 May 2013 14:33:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom has submitted my picture to our morning CBS station.  Each day they pick someone to be their Dog ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom has submitted my picture to our morning CBS station.  Each day they pick someone to be their Doggone Weather Star of the Day and today my picture was selected.  It is featured on their Facebook page and also was shown on television!  I deserve a special treat today!

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Meteorologist-Hanna-Brewer/112427838862326?fref=ts>Meteorologist Hanna Brewer</a>

On a sad note we read that our new American Eskimo friend <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1249089>Samantha</a> went to The Rainbow Bridge yesterday.  She had lung cancer and was ready to leave and her mom did not want her to suffer any longer.  We are very sad to hear this.  She was very loved and it is always hard for the family to let go.  Mom always is sad to think of how few years we actually get to have together.  It is never enough.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Spring is here (maybe)</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/822182</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Apr 2013 20:24:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today we went to Lake of the Woods and we played the run to mommy get a treat, run to daddy get a tr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today we went to Lake of the Woods and we played the run to mommy get a treat, run to daddy get a treat game.  Then Mom took me for a nice long walk and we took the nature trail, not the bicycle path.  I love all the things to sniff along the way and it felt good to be outside in the fresh air.  I am so worn out, I have been napping all evening.  I hope we go again tomorrow!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Missing, Royal Member of the Day Thread</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/819492</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:41:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I know that I am not alone in having one or more missing group threads, but losing our Royal Member  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I know that I am not alone in having one or more missing group threads, but losing our Royal Member of the Day thread in PDPC really is upsetting.  This thread was started in the summer of 2008 and as far as I can remember, someone has been made Royal Member of the Day every day since.  Buttercup and I have always made sure that we have never missed honoring a different member every day of the year.

I do not know how many posts this thread had but it was huge and represented work and dedication.  I know other furs have lost threads that were very important to them and their groups too.  I hope that HQ can retrieve these threads for us.  We would be very grateful.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Saga of the Suitcase Dogs!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/816720</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 04:49:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Two weeks ago, my mom brought suitcases down from the attic.  I know what that means!  It means that ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Two weeks ago, my mom brought suitcases down from the attic.  I know what that means!  It means that her and dad are leaving on vacation and I would be going to stay at my furless sister's house.  I enjoy being there with her and her dog Bonnie but this time I decided I wanted to go on vacation too!

I formed a plan!  I would sneak into Mom and Dad's suitcase and then end up in their vacation spot with them.  I did not want to go alone so I posted a sign up sheet at <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/group/Princess_divas_and_prince_charmings-5258>PDPC</a> and 9 other dogs signed up to go on this adventure with me!  We did not know where we were going but judging by the clothes in the suitcase, it was going to be someplace warm!

So into the suitcase we went!  <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/413044>Charlie</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/396743>Buttercup</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1137707>Star</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/855441>Walker</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201672>Roscoe</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/602634>George</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1122249>Amazing Grace</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/854601>Hershey</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/591732>Riley</a> and I were very quiet and even though there were some comments about how heavy this suitcase was, nobody caught on!

When Mom opened the suitcase she was so surprised!  

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href=http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq323/Royalpets/pdpc%20events/dogssuitcase_zps9e3dd452.gif>SURPRISE!</a>

We were suprprised too!  We were in St. Thomas, USVI!  

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href=http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq323/Royalpets/pdpc%20events/005_zps05ed508c.jpg>View from the balcony</a>

We all had a great time in St. Thomas!  We went to the pool and the beach and on the tram ride at Paradise Point.  We went on sailboats, took the ferry to St. John and did some snorkeling!  It was a fun trip!

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href=http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq323/Royalpets/pdpc%20events/pooldogs_zpsbd91b0b1.gif>At the pool</a>

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href=http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq323/Royalpets/pdpc%20events/020_zps894f29e7.jpg>Met new friends</a>

When the two weeks were up we jumped back into the suitcase to go home.  We were supposed to fly from St. Thomas to Miami to Chicago and then end up in Bloomington, Illinois.  Unfortunately the luggage was not loaded on the last plane and we were left overnight in O'Hare Airport!  Lucky for us there are lots of good places to eat at O'Hare!

We ate at Rick Bayless's Tortas Frontera, Wolfgang Puck's, Macaroni Grill, Pizzeria Uno. Berghoff Cafe and Wicker Park Sushi Bar.  We bought snacks at Nuts On Clark and Garrett's Popcorn!  We shopped for souvenirs and did some sightseeing.

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href=http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq323/Royalpets/pdpc%20events/suitcasedogsord_zps21adcd51.gif>in the airport</a>

The next day we were put on the plane for Bloomington and delivered to my house and all the dogs were sent safely home!  What a fun trip we had!  We will have to do this again!  I hear the pawrents are going away again in July!  Hmmmmm.........

Note from the typist!  This story is fictional and no dogs were harmed, lost or mistreated!

Note from Bailey!  It is so true and we are going to do it again!  I already have some pals signed up for July!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Valentine's Day Sweets!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/816292</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:09:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you Dogster for the free box of chocolates to send to all my pals today!  I did my best to sen ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you Dogster for the free box of chocolates to send to all my pals today!  I did my best to send out as many as I could and if I forgot anyone, it was not intentional.  It was lovely to be able to give so many good presents on a holiday that celebrates love.

Tomorrow mom and dad will be home and I will be back home again.  I have had a wonderful visit with my furless sister and Bonnie but it will be nice to be home again and see my mom and dad and I sure hope they bring me a pressie!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you Dogster HQ</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:37:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you Dogster HQ for choosing me as one of you Daily Diary Picks, even if it was the one about m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you Dogster HQ for choosing me as one of you Daily Diary Picks, even if it was the one about me going to the V-E-T!  

I do appreciate it and it almost made the experience better!  BOL!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Daddy took me to the V-E-T!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/812591</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:24:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today mommy went to work and I was spending a nice day with Daddy.  In the afternoon he said we were ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today mommy went to work and I was spending a nice day with Daddy.  In the afternoon he said we were going for a ride.  I love to go for rides.  If we go to the bank or the pharmacy, they give me a treat.  I got in the car and was so excited to be going for a ride.  Then I saw where we were going!  It was the dreaded v-e-t!

Dad had to pull me out of the car.  I knew this was not going to be good!  They gave me my annual exam and they gave me SHOTS!  I told you this was not a good place.  When it was over they gave me a treat.  I took it but I was not happy with them.  It is much better to go to the bank for a treat.

When mom got home I made sure to look pitiful so I could get some sympathy and another treat from her.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bonnie and the bunny</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/812206</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 04:20:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My furless sister wanted to go visit a friend of hers this weekend so she dropped off Bonnie to stay ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My furless sister wanted to go visit a friend of hers this weekend so she dropped off Bonnie to stay with us.

Bonnie loves to stay over but she has managed to get herself in trouble a couple of times when she visited us.  Twice she escaped from the yard.  The first time she did that, she wanted to go to a party at the house next door to us, so we found her quite easily.  The second time she went over to the Junior High school (about a 1/2 block away) and a very nice boy helped her get home.  

Tonight mom let us out after dinner and when we came through the doggy door into the enclosed porch Bonnie was carrying a big dead bunny in her mouth.  Mom screamed (she screams loud) and told Bonnie to drop it.  Bonnie dropped the bunny and mom got us both inside the house.  

Now she is trying to talk dad into going on the porch to pick it up and get rid of it.  He told her he will do it after the football game!  I don't know what all the fuss is about!

After football game #1 and before dad got settled in for football game #2, mom talked dad into helping pick up the bunny!  Friends on Facebook were warning mom about fleas and other things that the bunny could be leaving on our porch.  I will not say they looked like The Three Stooges picking up the bunny, (since there are only two of them) but they were having trouble.  Dad put on gloves and got my pooper scooper and mom held the trash bag.  He kept picking it up and dropping it but finally they got the poor bunny inside the bag and off the porch.  Then mom began scrubbing the floor where it had lain.  

We were now free to use the doggy door to the backyard and mom let us out for potty time before bed.  She wiped our feet before we could come in but apparently did not get Bonnie's paws very good.  Bonnie then jumped on the cream colored couch in the living room and left mud prints.  Mom said some bad words, cleaned that up and we went to bed.

Today is another day!  I wonder what adventures we will have today!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Spring in January</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:15:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This week we have had some warm days.  Most of the week it has been in the 50's and today it was in  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This week we have had some warm days.  Most of the week it has been in the 50's and today it was in the 60's.  The grandkids came over after school and played ball with me in the backyard.  I had a great time and it was fun to have them come over.

Tomorrow evening we are supposed to start getting rain and by Sunday it might be snow.  I like snow but mom and dad are not happy about this news.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Not doing too well on my New Year Resolutions</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:10:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, the New Year Resolutions are all over with!  I think I have broken all of them.  I did not lik ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, the New Year Resolutions are all over with!  I think I have broken all of them.  I did not like them anyways.

Today it was nice and warm (at least for January in the Midwest).  It was over 50 degrees and we went to the forest for some playtime and a walk for the second day in a row.  Tomorrow is supposed to be even warmer but rainy.

We played the run to daddy, get a treat, run to mommy, get a treat game and then we took a nice walk on the prairie trail.  The parking lot was full of cars since many other people had the same idea of walking or running or bicycling today.  

I had a good nap when we got home!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My New Year Resolutions</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Jan 2013 02:41:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I see that I am supposed to make some New Year Resolutions so here is my list!

1.  I will not jum ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I see that I am supposed to make some New Year Resolutions so here is my list!

1.  I will not jump up and down and scratch the back door to come in when I see that Mom is already standing there about to open it.

2.  I will not expect a treat every time I come back in from going out.

3.  I will not bark at the mailperson or any delivery people because they usually bring something good to the house.

4.  When we go on walks I will not stop to sniff EVERYTHING!

5.  I will not bark at bicycles or other dogs on my walks.

6.  When I am on my leash and I see a squirrel I will not yank mom's arm off trying to run after the squirrel.

7.  I will put away my toys when I am done playing with them.

8.  I will bring the ball back to Mom and Dad when we play fetch even if they do not have a treat to give me.

9.  I will not develop selective hearing when we go to the forest for playtime and I am let off my leash.

10. I will not try to herd mom in the direction of the pantry or the cookie jar when I want a treat.

11.  If mom and dad have to go somewhere together, I will not bark at them and make them feel sorry for me when they get home.  I will cut back on the drama!

12.....oops!  Gotta go!  Newspaper boy is here and I have to bark at him and his bicycle!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The 3 Treat Ride</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/810954</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Jan 2013 14:09:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today mom and dad had a bunch of errands to run.  First we went to the drive thru at the pharmacy to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today mom and dad had a bunch of errands to run.  First we went to the drive thru at the pharmacy to pick up some prescriptions for Daddy.  They gave me a cookie!  We went to a couple of stores and mom ran in and did the shopping and dad and I waited for her.  Then we went to the bank and first one teller gave me a cookie and then another teller gave me a cookie!  What a successful day!  I was very lucky!

Latest update on the cookie situation!  Daddy went through the McDonald's drive thru window and for the first time ever, they gave me a cookie!  I will no longer bark at them when dad goes there, unless they forget my cookie!  I am now keeping track of all the places that have dog cookies for me.  So far the bank is the best one.  They even let me come inside but then I have to do tricks for my cookie!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Christmas Cards</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/810510</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:28:53 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today mom arranged all my Christmas Cards on two boards and then had me take pictures with them.  Fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today mom arranged all my Christmas Cards on two boards and then had me take pictures with them.  For the 6 years that I have belonged to Dogster I am the one in the family that receives the most cards.  This contest is not even close!  Bailey about 60 cards vs. Mom and Dad about 5 cards!
BOL!  BOL!  

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		<title>Playtime with Mom and Dad</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/810260</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:15:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mom and Dad took me to the forest for some playtime.  They know I get bored in the winter and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mom and Dad took me to the forest for some playtime.  They know I get bored in the winter and need some more outdoor time, besides what I get in our backyard.  They bundled up and we got in the car and drove over to the forest.  We only saw one runner there today.  Sometimes it is crowded there with runners, walkers, bicycles and other dogs.

We played the run for treats game.  Mom and Dad spread out from each other and I run back and forth between them and get a treat from each one.  I run to mom and she gives me a treat and then says "go to daddy" and then I run to dad and get a treat and he says "go to mommy".  When we were done with that game, I explored a little bit and sniffed everything and then we went home.  Mom said it was too cold to walk the couple of miles on the trail that we usually do.  

It felt good to get out and run.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wow!  What a Christmas Eve I Had!</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Dec 2012 03:29:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>We opened pressies last night.  The grandkids and their parents came over and so did my furless sist ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We opened pressies last night.  The grandkids and their parents came over and so did my furless sister Tracy with Bonnie.  Bonnie was all excited because she loves coming over especially when there is company and cooking involved.

Mom made dinner for everyone and Bonnie and I had some extra food in our dinner bowls.  Then it was time to open pressies.  Except for the Hanukkah pressie that <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/396743>Buttercup</a> sent me, I had not opened any pressies that came for me.

I received a Sock Monkey and two big cookies from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/577806>Asta</a>.  From Tracy and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/581800>Bonnie</a> I received a destuffed cheetah.  I had two Secret Santas!  One was <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/656649>Pippin</a> from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/group/The_best_lil_doghouse_in_dogster-5709>The Best Lil Doghouse</a>.  Inside a huge red stocking was a big stuffed soccer ball, stuffed bone and cookies.  There was even a pretty candle and peppermints for mom in there.  My other Secret Santa was <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/68720>Sara, NPC, PDPC</a>.  She sent me a really nice bandana with my name on it, a Mr. Bill, a rope tug toy and a stuffed basketball.  I received from my in-laws, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183307>Duncan's</a> family, including <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/991213>Harley Nicole</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1107824>Monty</a> a Chewy Vuitton purse and cookies plus a bone picture frame and picture album.  I also received a gift from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366>Georgie</a> and her brother <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512>Jackson</a> bully sticks, treats, a stuffed pig, a stuffed reindeer that plays music and a kosher bone!

Bonnie of course had to play with all my toys too!

Mom tells me that I have to take pictures with these toys today to show everyone how much I love what they sent me.

I am a very lucky dog to have such good friends.  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Seven Years</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/809551</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 22 Dec 2012 04:10:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I can hardly believe that 7 years have passed since we picked up Bailey as a tiny puppy.  On one han ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can hardly believe that 7 years have passed since we picked up Bailey as a tiny puppy.  On one hand it feels like we just got her and on the other it is like she has always been here.  I can't remember  her not being part of our lives.

I waited a long time after our first Bailey went to The Rainbow Bridge to get another dog.  We traveled a few times a year and we were busy with the grandchildren and I thought we would be fine without a dog in our lives.  I started thinking we needed a dog again and mentioned it to my husband.  I wanted the grandchildren to have a dog to play with and I was missing having a dog around the house.  Once my husband was on board with the idea I started looking.  He wanted another American Eskimo.  He loved the fact that our American Eskimo would swim in the pool and was convinced we needed another one.

I contacted American Eskimo rescue groups without success.  Looking back now with what I have learned from being on Dogster, I probably did not do it right or should have been more persistent.  I then started looking at breeders.  We did not want out of state breeders shipping us a dog that we had not seen.  We also wanted to be able to see where our dog had come from.  I finally found one about two hours away from us.  I had to keep calling her reminding her that we wanted a puppy.  On one of my calls, she informed me that they had a litter of puppies and we went to see them when they were 3 weeks old.

We selected one of the female puppies and gave her a deposit and then waited for our puppy to be old enough to come home.  We went to get her just a few days before Christmas.  We had already decided to call her Bailey.  We bought puppy equipment in preparation of her arrival.  We took our new crate in the back of the SUV to pick her up.

After meeting with the breeder and talking with them about her care, we took our little Bailey out to the car and put her in her crate.  We maybe got as far as one mile away before we had to pull over and take her out of the crate because she was crying so much.  The rest of the trip she sat in my lap.  

When we got to the house I took her out of the car and walked her around the house with her leash and tiny collar that was too big for her.  She was only 4 pounds.  She then marched into our house like she owned it and has been in charge of our life ever since.

She has been a wonderful companion to us and a fun playmate and lifeguard at the pool to the grandchildren. We found out that first summer that she also, loved to swim.  We did obedience classes with her and also agility classes.  We have taken her on trips and when we were both working she would go to doggy daycare because we never wanted her to be left alone.  Now that my husband is retired she gets to keep him company when mom goes off to work.  Both my husband and I think we have never been so close to a dog like we are with her.  

Thank you Bailey for the last seven years and I am looking forward to spending many more years with you at our side.

Happy Gotcha Day!

Love,
Mom and Dad]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hanukkah and other holiday news</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/808127</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:34:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>We have been celebrating Hanukkah in Princess Divas and Prince Charmings with a live candle lighting ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We have been celebrating Hanukkah in <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/group/Princess_divas_and_prince_charmings-5258>Princess Divas and Prince Charmings</a> with a live candle lighting service each night for at least the last five years.  I was not yet two years old when I joined Dogster and we started this tradition right after I turned two and I am now 7 years old.  <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/183307>Duncan</a> and his mom wanted me to start the thread that year and we have been doing it ever since.

Last night we had a wonderful group of friends join us for the service.  <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/405996>Vern</a> was in charge of lighting the candles.  This was the second night of Hanukkah.

Our guests were
 <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/332989>Lacy</a>
 <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/332992>Jan</a>
Jan and Lacy will do the candle lighting on the Fifth Night
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/679798>Patrick</a>
Patrick is doing the Candle Lighting on the Sixth Night
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1246849>Bailey Rae</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/206009>Angel Rocky</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/206327>Sarge</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/396548>Miss Dixie</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/855460>Alexandria and family</a>
Molly from their family will light the candles on the Fourth Night
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href=http://www.catster.com/cats/1123005>Weezer and Joe</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/588817>Sandy SD</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/588824>Angel Rascal</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/588827>Angel Whiskey</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1175314>Midnight SDIT</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201672>Roscoe</a>
Candle Lighting on Third Night
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1026522>Jakie</a>
Candle Lighting on First Night
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1178112>Ranger</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1140710>Tango</a>
Ranger and Tango will light on the Eighth Night

We were missing our friend <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/333998>Maxi</a> because he had a loss in his family and we were thinking of him and his family and sending them prayers.

We had to leave to go do the candle lighting all over again at <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/group/Fancypants_cafe-7838>Fancypants Cafe</a>


Those that could not make it came later!  They read back through the service since they could not come at the time.

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/413048>Abbie</a>
Candle Lighting on the Seventh Night
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/602634>George</a>
<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/396743>Buttercup</a>

Thanks to everyone for all the support and friendship throughout the years.  This has become a tradition that I look forward to each year.  We also think of the friends that have been with us in the past and miss them.

Tonight we lit the candles for the eighth and last night of Hanukkah.  Hope to be able to do this with everyone again next year!  The last two nights were dedicated to the children and teachers and families in Connecticut.  Our hearts and prayers are with them.


In other holiday news I now have all my Christmas cards ready to send out and all my Santa Paw presents have been mailed!  

Also now that all the Christmas gifts are in the Dogster Gift Shop, I will be able to return gifts to the nice furs that sent me dreidls and Jewish stars!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Holiday Picture Time Again</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/804661</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:43:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Bonnie and I took our annual holiday pictures today.  Dad brought me from home and met Mom who was c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bonnie and I took our annual holiday pictures today.  Dad brought me from home and met Mom who was coming from work.  Aunt Tracy brought Bonnie.  We met at Animal Outfitters to see the photographer that we see every year.  He always remembers us.  Mom said that is not necessarily a good thing.  We of course, wanted to run around rather than take pictures. Dad left after 5 minutes of watching our shenanigans.

I wanted to check out the room, smell all the smells and play in the water dish.  I knew they had a stash of treats too.  They wanted both of us to go over by this holiday background that was set up but it was more fun to wander around the room.  Mom seemed to want the two of us to go sit by the backdrop for something she called "holiday cards".

 
This year the photographer had a sled that Mom kept putting me in.  They kept trying to get the two of us to stay still and look at the camera.  We were both interested in the treats and what toys were in the room.  Bonnie was confused by stage props.  She thought they were toys and kept taking them.  Mom said it was just chaos but miraculously he managed to get some nice pictures.  I knew it would all work out. It always does.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Daily Diary Pick and Daylight Savings Time</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/803923</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Nov 2012 11:01:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>VERY early this morning I found out that Dogster had picked me as one of their Daily Diary Picks.  T ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ VERY early this morning I found out that Dogster had picked me as one of their Daily Diary Picks.  Thank you Dogster!

The reason I found out so early was that mom totally forgot about turning the clocks back.  She normally will get up about 4:30 a.m.  This morning she got up and turned on the computer and let us out and made herself a cup of coffee.  When she sat down at the computer she realized it was only 3:30 a.m.  We posted our group stuff for PDPC and STAFU, gave out some birthday gifts and went back to bed for a couple of hours.  Good thing it was Sunday and she did not have to go to work too.

Then it seemed like forever before I finally got some breakfast!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Presents!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/803855</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Nov 2012 20:56:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday I received a big box in the mail and it was from my Dogster friends in St. Louis!  The box ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I received a big box in the mail and it was from my Dogster friends in St. Louis!  The box was from <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366>Georgie</a> <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512>Jackson</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/498218>Duffy</a>

I usually go and visit them each year and we either go to a dog park or to Purina Farms for the Doggy Olympics but this year it did not work out because of the pawrents vacation.  I really missed seeing them and the fun we have together.

I opened up the box.  Bonnie is staying here and she was very interested in what was in the box too.

Toys, treats, bully sticks and a beautiful sweater!  Bonnie and I loved the new toys and we were looking forward to eating the treats!  However mom had other ideas.  For the third night in a row, we had to take pictures.

Thank you <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366>Georgie</a> <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512>Jackson</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/498218>Duffy</a> I love my presents and you and your families too!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bad morning at my house</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/803671</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:13:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning was a bad morning.  My Aunt Tracy's dog Bonnie is staying with us while she is away.  M ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning was a bad morning.  My Aunt Tracy's dog Bonnie is staying with us while she is away.  Mom let both of us out in the yard and she was doing some things in the kitchen before going to work.

The phone rang and it was Aunt Tracy, who is out of town.  She asked Mom "Do you have my dog?"  That made mom run to look out in the yard.

Mom told Aunt Tracy that Bonnie got out of our yard (somehow the gate was wide open).  Aunt Tracy told her that someone had called her and said that they had Bonnie. One of the high school kids found her by the Junior High, checked her tag, called my aunt Tracy.  She called my mom who then realized she was not in the yard.  The Junior High is across the street behind the neighbors who live on that side.

Mom told her to call the guy back and find out where they were and she would run and get Bonnie.  Tracy told the kid where to bring Bonnie back to.  Apparently he did not have a hold of Bonnie because Bonnie came running down the street with the boy behind her and zipped into the house.  I being the good girl that I am never left the yard.

Mom was so relieved to get Bonnie back.  She told Aunt Tracy to call the boy back (but he was in school by then) so she can give him some kind of reward.  He really was a good kid to take the time to go over to a loose dog and check the tags and call the owner on his cellphone.  

We are so lucky that this story has a happy ending!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My 7th Birthday</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/803595</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Nov 2012 19:17:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today was my 7th Birthday.  

I had a great day.  My cousin Bonnie is staying with us and we playe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today was my 7th Birthday.  

I had a great day.  My cousin Bonnie is staying with us and we played outside today.  Mom made cuppycakes for my birthday.  Bonnie and I had to pose in party hats in order to get some cake, but it was worth it.  We really enjoyed eating our cuppycake.

I want to thank all my pals for the great gifts on my page.  I will be sending you all thank yous.  You are all the best for remembering me. I have been on Dogster since I was one year old.   I have celebrated all my birthdays on Dogster except for the very first one.  I am so happy to have such great friends.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Home again!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/803193</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:51:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and dad were on vacation for 3 weeks and I stayed with my furless sister and her dog, Bonnie.  I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and dad were on vacation for 3 weeks and I stayed with my furless sister and her dog, Bonnie.  I like being with them.  Bonnie and I have fun playing together.  I did make a list of complaints about the visit:
1.  I have to go to doggy daycare when Tracy is working.
2.  Tracy does not give me as many treats as I demand.
3.  Bonnie always want to play with the toy that I am playing with.
4.  Tracy had me groomed at daycare.

When mom and dad picked me up I was very happy to see them but I had to let them know they should not be leaving me and I told them all about it and showed them my list.  I watched mom unpack the suitcases and put everything away.  She brought me a souvenir....a collar with an attached bandana that says something in French.  I would prefer a toy or something I could eat!

Anyways, I am home again and able to play with my Dogster friends.  Hope all my pals and their families are safe from the hurricane.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Balloons!  Everywhere!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/799496</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 1 Oct 2012 19:56:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>OMD!  There are balloons all over my page!  I used to be afraid of balloons but after a few Rainbow  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ OMD!  There are balloons all over my page!  I used to be afraid of balloons but after a few Rainbow Bridge Day balloon launches, I am now more comfortable around them and like them.  I have so many balloons on my page, it might just float away!  Thanks Dogster HQ for the opportunity to send balloons to my pals.  I sure I hope I did not miss any!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ultimatum</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/799078</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 04:27:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night the pawrents went to watch the grandkids in the Marching Band again!  Ever since the kids ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night the pawrents went to watch the grandkids in the Marching Band again!  Ever since the kids started high school and joined the Marching band, they have been going to all these events to watch them.  Parades, Friday night football and now the competitions are starting.  I was left alone for at least two hours.  When they came home I gave them a good talking too and did crazy zoomies and also spinning around on the bed.  I like them to stay home with me.  I think I will have to put my paw down and give them an ultimatum:  No more going out together!  They can take turns.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Only fibbing!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/798828</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:19:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Before we go to bed, Dad lets me out or goes out with me.  When we come back in, he gives me a treat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Before we go to bed, Dad lets me out or goes out with me.  When we come back in, he gives me a treat and then I run and bark at mom and pretend he never gave me one.  Once in awhile this works, but usually she asks him or he tells her without her asking (since he hears me barking at mom) that he already gave me a treat.  Mom says that dogs are not supposed to lie but I think it is always worth a shot!  Even if I only get the extra treat once in awhile, I am going to keep trying.  It is not a big lie, only a little fib!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pawrents need to be retrained!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/798231</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 22 Sep 2012 05:29:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>On Monday, Tuesday and Friday, my mom comes home from work later than my normal dinner time so daddy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Monday, Tuesday and Friday, my mom comes home from work later than my normal dinner time so daddy feeds me.  Last night he forgot!

When mom got home I figured she would feed me. She came in and started changing her clothes so that she could run over to the high school and see the grandkids in the marching band at the football game.  I barked at her and she only gave me a pat on the head and left as soon as she changed clothes. (Note from Bailey's mom:  I thought she had been fed)

Now I was really upset I started barking at daddy until he figured out what was wrong.  He eventually realized why I was upset and fed me.  

I think I need to put Animal Cops on speed dial!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dawgapalooza</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/794498</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:27:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>In my town, the high school football team is called The Bulldogs and the first home football game wa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ In my town, the high school football team is called The Bulldogs and the first home football game was tonight.  They had a big event before the game and they call it Dawgapalooza!

News Flash....this is not for dogs!  My pawrents went tonight because the grandkids are in the marching band and not only did they not take me with, they left me home alone!  I can't believe this.  I do not like Dawgapalooza!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rain!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/793374</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:46:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>We finally had a good rain.  We have been in a drought all summer.  We had very few freezing tempera ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We finally had a good rain.  We have been in a drought all summer.  We had very few freezing temperature days and very little snow in the winter, an early and extremely warm Spring (80's in March) and then an extremely hot summer without rain.  It is also cooler outside now.  We really need this rain in our area.

The kids went back to school today so I won't be seeing much of my swimming buddies.  Mom has already banned me from the pool if they bring over a bunch of friends to swim anyways, since I hurt my paw last time they were here, trying to be the super lifeguard that I am. 

Hopefully dad and I can still hang out at the pool for at least another month before he has it closed for the season.  I like our swim time and I like sitting on the glider with him.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My sore paw</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/792740</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 04:34:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I am walking (yes even running) again!  Mom has discontinued the pain pills and just gave me the ant ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am walking (yes even running) again!  Mom has discontinued the pain pills and just gave me the anti-inflammatory pill yesterday and I am doing well.  

She continues to say that if there are a bunch of kids over, I need to stay in the house so that I do not hurt myself again, running back and forth so frantically.  It is hard to keep those kids herded up.  They keep moving!

We did discuss my Workmen's Comp claim and I settled for a dozen treats, some peanut butter and a bully stick.  My pay will remain the same, in fact, since I will now be watching kids from the dining room windows, I think I will demand a raise!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My lifeguard duties are getting cut</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/792625</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:31:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I am lifeguard at our pool.  The grandkids come over to swim and I watch them in the pool at all tim ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am lifeguard at our pool.  The grandkids come over to swim and I watch them in the pool at all times.  If they are swimming I run back and forth along the side of the pool so that I can watch them.  When they bring friends with them I really do a lot of running.  On Tuesday they came over with a bunch of friends and I ran back and forth the whole time they were there.  That night I was tired and rested like I normally do.

The next day I could barely walk.  I would not let mom look at my right paw, which I kept licking.  I also had no interest in eating or even taking water.  Mom took me to the vet and the vet gave me pain pills and an anti-inflammatory pill to take.  She felt my leg and paw and did not think I had anything broken and had not hurt the pads on my paw, so she wanted to try this first.  If it did not work I would have to be sedated to have x-rays taken.

I am doing better.  I was walking better on Thursday and today is even better.

Mom says I am not to go out anymore and watch the kids.  She said I am overdoing it and I can only go out if the grandkids are there but not when they have friends because I work too hard then.  I wonder if this means I will be getting a cut in pay now!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Two friends went to The Rainbow Bridge</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/792035</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Aug 2012 20:12:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>In the last two days, two friends have become angels and traveled to The Rainbow Bridge.  Looie Weav ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ In the last two days, two friends have become angels and traveled to The Rainbow Bridge.  Looie Weaver and Abby, who we have been praying for, have  both crossed over The Bridge.  Even though we have never met them or their families in person, we share their tears at this sad time.

Death leaves heartache no one can heal... 
Love leaves memories no one can steal...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Found Something!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/790825</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Jul 2012 06:31:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday mom let me and Bonnie (she is staying with us while her mom is in Las Vegas) out after bre ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday mom let me and Bonnie (she is staying with us while her mom is in Las Vegas) out after breakfast.  When she called us in, I did not come running like I usually do.  Actually I am usually waiting by the door to come back in.  

 I was sitting in the grass and she could tell by the look on my face that I was guarding something! She thought I had more baby bunnies but when she got there she saw I had a dead mouse! She picked it up with the pooper scooper and I wanted to keep it!

I think if I am the one to find these treasures, I should decide if we keep them or not!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Heat Wave and Drought</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/789667</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:23:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Except for today (we had cooler temperatures today but it is going back up tomorrow) it has been VER ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Except for today (we had cooler temperatures today but it is going back up tomorrow) it has been VERY hot and dry here.  

When the kids come over to go swimming I watch them very carefully and run back and forth along the pool edge when they are in the pool with their friends.  I jump in and swim when I get too hot and then I go right back to running back and forth.

Yesterday mom told dad that if the kids come over to not let me out with them because she was worried that I would get overheated and also about my paws on the hot concrete.  That was terrible!  I had to run back and forth in the dining room while they were swimming so that I could see them.

I hope they never do that again!  I need to be outside with the kids!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Enjoying the pool</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:24:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>The parents gave up on trying to keep me clean and out of the pool!  I was groomed and they wanted m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The parents gave up on trying to keep me clean and out of the pool!  I was groomed and they wanted me to stay nice, so they were not letting me go swimming.  It is in the 90's so they realized that dogs must swim.  Now if the kids would only come back from their trip to Michigan, I would have more fun in the pool.  I sit and watch the back door for them all day but so far no kids to swim with me.  I really miss them.  Mom and dad are not as much fun!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Adopt Stroll and Contest 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/785117</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 02:56:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It is here!


It&acirc;€™s our honor to announce the SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY of the Annual Adopt Stroll and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It is here!


Itâ€™s our honor to announce the <b>SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY of the Annual Adopt Stroll and Contest! </b> Originally created in 2006 by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/304993">Lucia</a>, we are committed to bringing it back each year!!   A Special Bark Out to <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/238846">Gibbon</a>, who headed the contest and took on the major share of the workload previously and is helping us get started this year.  Arrroooooo!!


 So what is this contest about and what do you do?  Details are below!

<b>What is the mission of the contest? </b> :?
 This is a contest created by Dogster members.  It provides an opportunity allowing Dogster members to share their life experience as to how an adopted pup has brought joy, love and fulfillment to oneâ€™s life. The mission is simple -- to inspire, motivate and encourage others to consider adoption when adding a member to their family. So many beautiful pups wait in cages and foster homes throughout the world. If this contest can change just one personâ€™s mind to adopt, we have accomplished our goal!   Each year we receive many beautiful stories of love and devotion, stories from those who have brought a dog in need into their family and have found much love, some challenges and so many rewards.

<b>Who is eligible to enter, what do you need to do?</b>  :?
 All Dogsters are welcome!! Pups who have been adopted, awaiting adoption, transport pets or volunteer or who just support adoption! Thatâ€™s pretty much every pup! BOL! You do not have to be adopted to be eligible.

<b>Your entry MUST include a tagged picture and a diary entry or bio on your page. The entry/bio can be a story, a poem, an essay so long as it's on your page! Feel free to be creative BUT it must reflect adoption â€“ and what it means to you.

How many winners and what are the categories?

There will be a total of ELEVEN WINNERS this year!!! </b>
 
There are four categories with several places in the main category (Grand Prize, 2nd, 3rd and Five Honorable Mentions) for the <b>MAIN ADOPTION CATEGORY</b>, ONE WINNER for the <b>RAINBOW ANGEL CATEGORY </b>(added in 2008), and ONE WINNER for the <b>SASSYâ€™S SENIOR CATEGORY </b>created especially for <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/240717">Sassy</a>, a beloved Dogster member who went to the Rainbow Bridge this year, a contest judge and strong supporter of the Dogster community and the contest (added in 2010). Pups who are 8 years or older are eligible to enter into this category and we suggest your diary entry be more specific to adoption and senior living, and a category added just last year,  <b>SPECIAL NEEDS</b>!!!!  To be eligible to enter for Special Needs, you must have a physical disability and/or have a chronic or terminal illness. If you are unsure if you qualify, please contact one of the judges to assist you. We suggest your diary entry be more specific to adoption and special needs!


<b>What's the Deadline? </b> :?
 Pictures must be entered before <b>Sunday, July 8th @ 9 pm Dogster time (PST)</b> ~~ that gives you plenty of time to decide on your entry and ask us any questions!


<b>Can you enter more than one picture? </b>  :?
 Only ONE picture per pup. If you have siblings or fosters, each dog can have one individual photo entered with their own entry/bio. Entering more than one photo for one pup may result in disqualification!


<b>What type of picture? </b>  :?
 Photos should capture 'the good life'. Whether it's lounging on a comfy couch, playing fetch with your human or wrestling with your siblings - any picture that shows the positive impact of being in a great home! Natural pictures are preferred but you can enter a picture that is animated, edited or anything else to celebrate adoption and rescue. No special consideration is given for edited pictures.

<b>What's the tag for the stroll? </b> :?
 For the Main Adoption category, tag your pic ~~ <b>mainadopt12stroll </b>
 For the Rainbow Angel Category, tag your pic ~~ <b>Angeladopt12stroll </b>
 For the Sassy Senior Category, tag your pic ~~<b> SSadopt12stroll </b>
 For the Special Needs Category, tag your pic ~~ <b>SpNadopt12stroll </b>
 

Not sure how to tag a pic? Then pmail <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> for instructions.
 
Make sure you check out the STROLLS during the contest!
<a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/photos/tags/mainadopt12stroll">Main Adopt â€˜12</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/photos/tags/angeladopt12stroll">Rainbow Angel Adopt â€˜12</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/photos/tags/SSadopt12stroll">Sassy Senior Adopt â€˜12</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/photos/tags/SpNadopt12stroll">Special Needs Adopt â€˜12</a> </i>


 <b>What about the diary entry/bio? </b> :?
 For your diary entry, you must title the entry <b>ADOPT 2012 CONTEST </b>so we know which diary to review. We strongly recommend that if you want to use a previous diary entry, please copy it as one of your more recent entries so it will be easier to locate. If it is in your bio, please be sure you also place the same title at the place of the bio you want us to consider. It can never be too short or too long so long as it is about adoption and what it has meant to you.

We cannot consider an entry that is not appropriately titled. If you have FALLING OBJECTS on your page, please note that some of us judges might have trouble opening your page to read your entry, we will try to notify you but understand that there will be several entries to review. To make it easier, please consider removing the falling objects during the two week judging period.

Not sure how to make a diary entry? Then click <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/answers/question/how_do_i_enter_a_new_diary_entry_on_dogster_i_tried_from_my_dogs_main_page_and_i_cant_find_it-42984">HERE</a> to find out how!

<b>Who are the judges? </b>  :?
 We have a wonderful circle of judges! Thank you to <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/624826">Alice</a> (3rd Prize Adopt 10 Winner), <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/446638">Ama Bahama</a>  (2nd Prize Adopt 11 Winner),  <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/433826">Amy</a>  (Grand Prize Adopt 10 Winner), <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/376778">Sir Austin</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/552101">Bailey</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/449773"> Dusty the Puppycat </a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655533">Flicka</a>  (Honorable Mention 2012 winner), <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693382">Georgie Girl</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/238846">Gibbon</a>,  <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1131383">Kiki</a>  (Grand Prize Winner 2012),   <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/993555">Raven â€œTikiâ€  Mystique</a> (2nd Prize Adopt 10 Winner), <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/591732">Riley</a>,  <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/501150">River</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/371386">Rudy Patudy</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/410740">Shiloh</a>,  <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395208">The Fabulous Conway Sisters</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/264649">Mrs. Trudy</a>


 <b>OUR 2012 PRIZE LIST!!! </b>
 
We thank all the individual pups and businesses who have reached into their pockets and hearts.  We encourage you to click on their links below and visit their sites! Special shout out to Dogster for being a HUGE supporter and donator of our contest. We would all not be here as a community to celebrate us pups if it were not for Dogster!

All entries for all three strolls are eligible to win any of the MAIN category slots (Grand, 2nd, 3rd and five HMs). The Rainbow Angel and Sassyâ€™s Senior categories are reserved for entries who tag the applicable strolls.

<b>During the contest period to submit entries, Dogster members can contact <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/501150">River</a>, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/264649">Trudy</a> or <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> if they would like to continue to add to the list of prizes. We will revise the list during the contest and note the prize as NEW

SPECIAL NEEDS </b>
 150 zealies donated by Dogster
100 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/240717">Sassy</a>
50 zealies donated by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/376778">Sir Austin</a>
 50 zealies donated by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/440610">Peaches</a>
50 zealies donated by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/467498">Chipper</a>
50 zealies donated by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1217594">Rigby</a>
$40.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href=" http://www.dogster.com/group/Snoop_dog_beagleys_llc-3412">Snoop Dog Beagleys Group</a>
$25.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512">Jackson</a>
$75.00 Rescue Donation to Best Friends in Utah in the name of all the winners collectively donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655533">Flicka</a>, <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655535">Lucas</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655745">Cleo </a> (I.M)
$25.00 Gift Certificate to <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535128">Lady, Angelica and Snickersâ€™ </a> store, <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.pamperedpawgifts.com/">Pampered Paw Gifts</a>
$25.00 Gift Certificate to Petco/Petsmart donated by Dogster
$25.00 Gift Certificate to <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FleckensFleaMarket">Fleckens Flea Market</a> donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/165170">Flecken</a> and the <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/531801">Weiner Dog Gang</a>
Dogster Plus Membership (either new or renewal) donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/649258">Princess</a>
Dogster Poop Bag Holder donated by Dogster
Fridge Magnet donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/68720">Sara</a>
 Forever Star on dogster page donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512">Jackson</a>
 
<b>RAINBOW ANGEL </b>
 150 zealies donated by Dogster
100 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/480092">Murphy</a>
50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/371386">Rudy Patudy</a> in honor of his Angel Sibling, <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/356464">Patch</a>  
50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/501150">River</a>
50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1217594">Rigby</a>
50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/165170">Flecken</a> and the <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/531801">Weiner Dog Gang</a>
$40.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/group/Snoop_dog_beagleys_llc-3412">Snoop Dog Beagleys Group</a>
 $25.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/206009">Rocky, Rainbow Angel</a>  
$25.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/238846">Gibbon</a>   /<a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/574824">Mia</a>
$75.00 Rescue Donation to Best Friends in Utah in the name of all the winners collectively donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655533">Flicka</a>, <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655535">Lucas</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655745">Cleo </a> (I.M)
$25.00 Petsmart or Petco gift certificate donated by Dogster
$20.00 Petsmart or Petco gift certificate donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/624826">Alice</a>  
Opt to Adopt Bracelet by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/446638">Ama Bahama</a>  
Dogster Poop Bag Holder donated by Dogster
Forever Star on dogster page donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512">Jackson</a>
 

<b>SASSYâ€™S SENIOR (Seniors are considered 8 years or older)</b>

150 zealies donated by Dogster
100 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/525784">Logan â€“ Wee Beasties</a>  
50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/501150">River</a>
50 zealies donated by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/440610">Peaches</a>
50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/165170">Flecken</a> and the <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/531801">Weiner Dog Gang</a>
 50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/371386">Rudy Patudy</a>
 $40.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href=" http://www.dogster.com/group/Snoop_dog_beagleys_llc-3412">Snoop Dog Beagleys Group</a>

$25.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/206327">Sarge</a>  and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1142132">Abby</a>
 $20.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/333674">Eddie Essig, Snoop Angel</a>
$75.00 Rescue Donation to Best Friends in Utah in the name of all the winners collectively donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655533">Flicka</a>,<a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655535">Lucas</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655745">Cleo </a>  (I.M)
A custom dog portrait from Artist, <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.terrystanley.com/home"> Terry Stanley</a>donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/501150">River</a>
 $25.00 Petsmart or Petco Gift Card donated by Dogster
$25.00 Gift Certificate to <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.justbarksandpurrs.com/">Just Barks and Purrs</a>owned and donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512">Jackson</a>
Opt to Adopt Bracelet by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/446638">Ama Bahama</a>   
Dogster Poop Bag Holder donated by Dogster
Forever Star on dogster page donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512">Jackson</a>
 
<b>GRAND PRIZE </b>
 200 zealies donated by Dogster
100 zealies donated <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/240717">Sassy</a>
50 zealies donated by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/376778">Sir Austin</a>
50 zealies donated by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1201672">Roscoe</a>
100 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/501150">River</a>
100 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/525784">Logan â€“ Wee Beasties</a>
50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/165170">Flecken</a> and the <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/531801">Weiner Dog Gang</a>
50 zealies donated by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1131383">Kiki</a>
$50.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by Anonymous Donor
$25.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/844905">Peanut</a>
 $25.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/238846">Gibbon</a>   /<a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/574824">Mia</a>
$20.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/264649">Trudy</a>
$75.00 Rescue Donation to Best Friends in Utah in the name of all the winners collectively donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655533">Flicka</a>, <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655535">Lucas</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655745">Cleo </a> (I.M)
$50.00 Gift Basket (shipping may be included in value) donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/433826">Amy</a>  and siblings, Tiki, Chili, Moxie and Peanut (In Loving Memory)
Box-O- Toys from Fleckenâ€™s Pawkets donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/165170">Flecken</a> and the <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/531801">Weiner Dog Gang</a>
 A custom dog portrait donated by Artist, <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.terrystanley.com/home"> Terry Stanley</a>
 $25.00 Petco or Petsmart Gift Card donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/552101">Bailey</a>
$20.00 Petsmart Gift Card donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/449773">Dusty the Puppycat </a>, <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.catster.com/cats/1192888">Iris </a>, <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/441493">Ringo</a>  and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/441532">Webster</a>
$25.00 Gift Certificate to <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.justbarksandpurrs.com/">Just Barks and Purrs</a>owned and donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512">Jackson</a>
<a   class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fuglyfriend?ref=seller_info">  Fugly Friend </a> donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/976162">Hounds of Bassettville</a>
<a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/182299708457160">Dayzee Quilt</a> donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/519632">Dayzee</a>  
Dogster Poop Bag Holder donated by Dogster
 Dogster Plus Subscription or Renewal donated by Dogster
Forever Star on dogster page donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512">Jackson</a>
 



<b>2ND PRIZE</b>

100 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1203068">Annie</a>  
100 zealies donated by Dogster
50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/501150">River</a>
50 zealies <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/423397">Cherokee</a>
50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1185027">Lyra, now Kali</a>
30 zealies donated by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1131383">Kiki</a>
25 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/467498">Chipper</a>
$50.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/365257">Spike</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1032056">Drake</a>
$25.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/238846">Gibbon</a>   /<a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/574824">Mia</a>  
$20.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/333674">Eddie Essig, Snoop Angel</a>
$75.00 Rescue Donation to Best Friends in Utah in the name of all the winners collectively donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655533">Flicka</a>, <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655535">Lucas</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655745">Cleo </a> (I.M)
$50.00 Gift Basket by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href=" http://www.dogster.com/group/Snoop_dog_beagleys_llc-3412">Snoop Dog Beagleys Group</a>
 $25.00 Gift Certificate to Petco/Petsmart donated by Dogster
 Dogster Plus Subscription or Renewal donated by Dogster
<a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/182299708457160">Dayzee Quilt</a> donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/501150">River</a> in Memory of <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/972214"> David and Roscoe the Trucker Dog</a>
Karma Krunchies Treats from <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.thegooddogmacompany.com/shopping/">The Good Dogma Company</a> donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/625065">Bo</a>
Dogster Poop Bag Holder donated by Dogster
 Forever Star on dogster page donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512">Jackson</a>
 
<b>3RD PRIZE</b>

100 zealies donated by Dogster
50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/423397">Cherokee</a>
 50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/165170">Flecken</a> and the <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/531801">Weiner Dog Gang</a>
 25 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1223527">Ruby</a>
25 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/467498">Chipper</a>
50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/525784">Logan â€“ Wee Beasties</a>
20 zealies donated by <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1131383">Kiki</a>
$25.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/165170">Flecken</a>   and the <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/531801">Weiner Dog Gang</a>
$25.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/238846">Gibbon</a>   /<a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/574824">Mia</a>
$25.00 to a Rescue of Choice donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/844905">Peanut</a>
$75.00 Rescue Donation to Best Friends in Utah in the name of all the winners collectively donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655533">Flicka</a>, <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655535">Lucas</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655745">Cleo </a> (I.M)
$25.00 Gift Certificate to <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.justbarksandpurrs.com/">Just Barks and Purrs</a>owned and donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512">Jackson</a>
 $25.00 Gift Certificate to Petco or Petsmart donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/254027">Gracie Jane</a>
<a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/182299708457160">Dayzee Quilt</a> donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/591732">Riley</a>
Karma Krunchies Treats from <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site  onClick="alert(\'Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.\');" href="http://www.thegooddogmacompany.com/shopping/">The Good Dogma Company</a>  donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/264624">Scooter</a>
Opt to Adopt Bracelet by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/446638">Ama Bahama</a>
Dogster Poop Bag Holder donated by Dogster
Forever Star on dogster page donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512">Jackson</a>
 
<b>HONORABLE MENTIONS will EACH receiveâ€¦</b>

50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/440610">Peaches</a>
to 3 HMâ€™s and by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/165170">Flecken</a> and the <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/531801">Weiner Dog Gang</a>  to 2 HMâ€™s
50 zealies donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1185027">Lyra, now Kali</a> to each HM
50 zealies donated by Georgie and Jackson to each HM
$20.00 to a Rescue of Choice from <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/238846">Gibbon</a>   /<a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/574824">Mia</a>   for each HM
$75.00 Rescue Donation to Best Friends in Utah in the name of all the winners collectively donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655533">Flicka</a>, <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655535">Lucas</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/655745">Cleo </a>  (I.M)
$20.00 Petco or Petsmart Gift Certificate donated by Dogster
Dogster Poop Bag Holder donated by Dogster
 Forever Star on dogster page donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512">Jackson</a>
 
<b>ALL DOGSTER MEMBER 2012 ADOPT ENTRANTS </b>will receive a rescue ribbon rosette as a thank you for sharing their pic and story of your life and adoption donated by <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366">Georgie</a> and <a   class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512">Jackson</a>
 
Get ready, setâ€¦GO! TAG those pictures and write those entries! WOOHOO!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am back home</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/785081</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:56:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and Dad came back from their vacation on Saturday.  I stayed with my furless sister Tracy and he ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and Dad came back from their vacation on Saturday.  I stayed with my furless sister Tracy and her dog Bonnie while they were gone.  Tracy also took me in to get groomed while they were gone.  She wanted me to look good when mom and dad came home so she would not take me out to my house to go swimming.  Now mom and dad are back and they think I look so good, they have been keeping me out of the pool.  I think tomorrow I will find something really yucky to roll in outside and then they won't care anymore and let me go swimming!  They also brought home Minnie Mouse ears for me and Bonnie and of course, we had to pose in them.  A dog's work is never done!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Not a good day for me</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/782918</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Jun 2012 18:42:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today should have been a good day but Mom ruined it by giving me a shower.  Now I hear she wants to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today should have been a good day but Mom ruined it by giving me a shower.  Now I hear she wants to brush me and then put my flea medicine on me!  I am trying to hide but I think she knows where I am!  Shhhhh!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My 5 year Dogster Anniversary</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/782216</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 May 2012 11:55:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Tomorrow it will be my 5 year Anniversary of joining Dogster.  When I started, I was just over 1 yea ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tomorrow it will be my 5 year Anniversary of joining Dogster.  When I started, I was just over 1 year old.  I have spent all my other birthdays here with my friends on Dogster.

Mom heard about Dogster when she read an article about spoiled dogs.  It said that some dogs even have their own web page.  She decided then that I needed one too.  It was easy to set up and once we were on Dogster we learned all kinds of things about how to decorate my page, groups to join, how to make pictures and good advice on taking care of a dog.  We loved the friendship and support that we found here.

We met friends here that we have even gone to visit in another state and look forward to that every year.  

I am so happy that I have had five years of fun on Dogster and thank you to all my Dogster and Catster friends.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bunny Nest</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/781516</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 May 2012 17:51:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I heard Dad tell Mom I kind of got in trouble today.  

First of all the kids came over to swim an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I heard Dad tell Mom I kind of got in trouble today.  

First of all the kids came over to swim and I was the lifeguard as I always am.  I watch them real good when they are in the pool and run up and down the side of the pool so I can watch them.  I really don't like when they separate in the pool.  I want them to stay together.  When I get hot I jump in and swim with them.

Later I found a hole in the ground with baby bunnies in it.  I was taking out all the bunnies from the hole so I could see them better.  I had them all out on the lawn and the kids told on me.  Apparently the baby bunnies did not do too well when I took them out!  I just wanted to play with them.  I don't know why that was so wrong!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I was tricked</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/768004</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:14:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>When mom or dad take me to the vet, I know as soon as they pull in where we are and I try real hard  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When mom or dad take me to the vet, I know as soon as they pull in where we are and I try real hard to pull them away from the place and not to go in.

I forgot that we changed vets last fall.  Today we pulled up to this nice place and I could not wait to pull mom in so I could look around.  I did not remember this place.

I started to get an idea that this might not be as much fun as I was expecting when I had to get on the scale to be weighed.  When we all went into an exam room, I realized where I was but it was too late to leave!  I was examined and they took my blood from me and I was given SHOTS!!!!

As I pulled mom out the door, I heard her tell dad to schedule my dental for next week.  This time I will remember what this place is and not be so happy to go in there!  Hmmmmppph!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Home again!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/767426</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:11:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>The parents came home from their vacation yesterday and picked me up!  I have been spending the last ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The parents came home from their vacation yesterday and picked me up!  I have been spending the last two weeks with my furless sister and her dog <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/581800>Bonnie</a>

Now I will tell you diary, that I had a very good time with Tracy and Bonnie.  We both went to daycare when Tracy had to go to work and we were together there.  I did get groomed one day too, but aside from that it was fun.  I don't want mom and dad to know that I was having a good time because I want to keep this guilt thing going.

I was sitting on the chair that gives me a good view of outside.  I love to sit there and look out the window when I saw dad's car pull up!  Tracy said I knocked everything off the table next to the chair because I was so excited.  I ran back and forth between mom and dad and could not wait to jump in the car.

I sat in mom's lap all the way home and then did zoomies in the house when we got there.  It is fun to go on vacation but good to be home again!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Birthday</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/747031</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Nov 2011 17:15:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>What a great birthday!  I had a birthday cake and special dinner.  I got to open my pressies today a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What a great birthday!  I had a birthday cake and special dinner.  I got to open my pressies today and all my Dogster and Catster friends were so wonderful to me.

This is my 6th Birthday.  I was 1 and 1/2 years old when I started on Dogster, so starting with my 2nd Birthday, I have celebrated all my birthdays here, too.

Thanks to Georgie and Duffy for the great gifts that they gave me in St. Louis.  Mom finally let me open them tonight.  I will be posting pictures!

Thanks to Buttercup, Jazzi, Harley Diva Girl, George and family, MerryBelle Noel and family, Woody, Willey T and Dog Park, FancyPants Cafe, Fancy and Reba, Gypsy Belle, Coty, Riley and Izzi, Nina, Abbie (who is also celebrating a birthday today) River, Shaki, Ringo, Webster, Dusty The Puppycat and Iris,  the family of Hershey, Kaci, Angel Bosco and Angel Bailey, Angel Rocky, the family of Rocky, Duchess and Lucy, Sunny, Prince and Snickers, the family of Max, Jake, Lola and Perry, the family of Ciao-Li, Weezer, Bizkit, Sheba, Katie, Arlo, Sneakers, Emilio and Sluggo, the family of Hershey, Sonja, Jasper, Miss Scarlett and Sumo, Abby, Dallas, Sassy Girl and the Critter Alley Crew, Hershey, the family of Walker, Alexandria, Pookah, Molly and all the kitties, The Boyzzz, the family of the Divine Miss B, Holly, Crystal, Zak, Jade, Ali, Cat and Chloe, my big sister Muffin, The Girls Next Door, Buddy, Maggie and Peanut, Moshe and Levi, Jewels, Cisco Kid and Star, Josephine and Jolanda,  Lexi, Monnie and Roscoe, Raja, Jakie, the family of Daphne, Holly, Noel, Tia, Maxie, JoJo, Krickette, Lord Pippin, Georgie and Jackson, Maizy, Kiwibits, Gomer Puggins, Molly Woggins, Goober, Muffin, Curtis and Maynard, Lucy, Little Emma and family, Prin-cess and Gigi, Avalon, Scrappy and everyone who was so nice to think of me today.  I will be getting back to thank you all personally for making my day so special.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Our day in St. Charles, MO</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:30:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>We stayed overnight at the hotel on Sunday night after spending the day with our friends at Purina F ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We stayed overnight at the hotel on Sunday night after spending the day with our friends at Purina Farms.  I was so tired that I did not even eat my dinner until 9:30 that night and I did not even want to bark at the people that made noises in the hotel.

The next morning after breakfast we packed up and checked out of the hotel and drove to St. Charles.  We love walking around there.  There are nice shops and restaurants and they are dog friendly.

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366>Georgie</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512>Jackson</a> and their parents and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/498218>Duffy</a> and his mom met us there.

We went for lunch at a very nice restaurant and ate on their patio.  All the dogs managed to get treats out of the moms and the waitress brought us water bowls.  Some of the shops also put out water bowls for the doggies walking by.  

After lunch we walked around and looked in the shops.  <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366>Georgie</a> and I are known as power shoppers and we poked our heads into all the shops.  We particularly liked the Dog Bakery there.  

About 3PM it started to rain a little and we said goodbye to our friends until next year and drove home.  I napped some and I always enjoy stopping at the rest area to sniff around.

I can't wait for my next visit!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My day at Purina Farms with my friends</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:25:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night we arrived in St. Louis and spent the night in a hotel.  This morning after breakfast we  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night we arrived in St. Louis and spent the night in a hotel.  This morning after breakfast we drove to Purina Farms.  I was so excited to get there!  I remember going there before and knew I was going to have a fun day.  

We met <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/794690/in/stroll/>Pepsi</a> and her sister Cindy Sue, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366>Georgie</a> and her brother <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512>Jackson</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/498218>Duffy</a> there and we went right away to our favorite event:  the lure coursing.  Pepsi and Cindy Sue did not do it, they do not like it as well as we do.  I chased that white thing all over the field!  We also did the agility event, obedience, race the wind and I tried pulling a cart this year.  There was the annual costume contest and Duffy and his bubble bath costume won first prize and rightly so!  He looked adorable!

After Purina Farms we all went out to lunch and we were very good while the humans had lunch.  We had some water to cool off and some snackies.

Now we are back at the hotel for one more night.  Tomorrow if the weather is good we will go walk around in St. Charles and meet most of them for lunch again and then drive back home.  

Right now I need a nice nap!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am in St. Louis</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:34:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, after many hours of driving and some pretty terrible traffic when we came near downtown St. Lo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, after many hours of driving and some pretty terrible traffic when we came near downtown St. Louis, we are checked into the hotel.  Mom and dad picked up some dinner for them to eat in the room and put out my dinner too.  I am pretty excited so I have not finished it yet.  I ate the good stuff out if it!  Blue monkey is here, my ball and my blanket.  I saw another dog checking into the hotel too.  I hear that there is a swimming pool, but I guess I am not allowed to use it!  A little white fur never hurt any pool filter, dad could vouch for that.  He removes fur regularly and the pool is still going.  Tomorrow we meet Georgie, Jackson and Duffy at Purina Farms.  That will be fun.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Packing for my trip</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/744102</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:13:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Checking over what mom is packing for my trip to St. Louis

food dishes - good
blanket - good
Br ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Checking over what mom is packing for my trip to St. Louis

food dishes - good
blanket - good
Brush and comb - take that out and substitute toys
Toothbrush and toothpaste - put it back and take a bully stick
food - yep, we better bring some of that
Halloween costume for parade - I would rather bring treats

Looks good so far!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Getting ready for my trip to St. Louis</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/743810</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:36:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday I spent the day at Tail Waggers getting groomed for the big trip this weekend.  They made  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I spent the day at Tail Waggers getting groomed for the big trip this weekend.  They made me smell funny so I will have to look for something outside to roll in to get a better smell on me.  Mom and dad think I look good and like this smell.  I have to decide what to pack for the trip.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Missing  So Many Friends</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/743584</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:35:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Many of my friends have made their way to The Rainbow Bridge lately.  I have been on Dogster for ove ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Many of my friends have made their way to The Rainbow Bridge lately.  I have been on Dogster for over 4 years and have lost so many Dogster and Catster friends during that time.  Even if I never met them in the fur, they touched my heart and my life and leave an ache when they go.

We read this poem and printed it in PDPC and STAFU's monthly newsletters and thought it was beautiful.

Pet Canvas 

When we adopted you into our life our pet canvas was blank. With every lick of your tongue a portion of the canvas was cleared revealing part of a picture underneath. At first I thought it was strange. Instead of painting new memories you seemed to be unveiling a picture already there. But what was it of? I would understand later. As each wonderful year passed, our love for one another grew deeper. Every time we'd play, or go for a walk, or cuddle, more of the picture would be revealed. 

When you grew old I started to see a pair of hands on the canvas. I assumed it was our hands petting you but I couldn't make out the rest of it because it was still fuzzy. We knew you were nearing the end and we loved you all the more. We prayed that God would take you in your sleep so we wouldn't have to make that awful decision. But He didn't and I was angry. I asked Him why would He put us in this situation? A soft voice answered, "If you truly love your pet it will all become clear". 

When you became too weak and frail to finish the picture I knew it was time to put you to sleep. With all of the courage that God could give me I took you to the veterinarian. As I held you when you passed away my heart broke and rivers of tears streamed down my face. Then I heard His voice, "Look at the picture now". I did and it was crystal clear. He then said, "A pet canvas can only be completed with tears of compassion". 

The picture wasn't of our hands petting you, they were God's hands holding all of us. 

James A. Ruma]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One more week!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/743230</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Oct 2011 04:53:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It is getting close!  My big annual trip to St. Louis!  Every year my family goes to St. Louis and I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It is getting close!  My big annual trip to St. Louis!  Every year my family goes to St. Louis and I get to meet up with my dogster friends there, <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/103366>Georgie</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/152512>Jackson</a> and <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/498218>Duffy</a>

We go up on Saturday night and we spend two nights in a pet friendly hotel.  I wish it was even friendlier and would let me use their pool, but apparently there are rules about dogs in the pool!  Hmmmmppph!

On Sunday we meet our friends at Purina Farms and attend the doggy olympics!  They call it the Spirit of St. Louis Canine Games and it is hosted by the St. Louis Samoyed Rescue Club.  All breeds of dogs attend.  There are all sorts of fun games and events and the best one is the lure chasing.  I loved doing that last year!  We have all won gold medals each year too!

There is also a costume parade and I am going to wear my new Fairy Princess costume.  Mom is still trying to figure out how to keep the crown on my head.  

After we get tired out there, we go to a restaurant that has an outdoor area so that we can sit with our families while they have dinner.  There are a number of very nice pet friendly restaurants in the St. Louis area.

We are also going to stay Sunday night and then go walk around in St. Charles the next day before heading home.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Howl-o-ween Costumes</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Oct 2011 05:28:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>For most of the holidays, mom does stuff to me and then takes a picture so she can put it on my page ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ For most of the holidays, mom does stuff to me and then takes a picture so she can put it on my page.  Howl-o-ween is absolutely the worst one of all!  This involves putting on a costume, usually with a headpiece of some sort and then sitting through a photo session.  Mom will snap tons of pictures in the hopes of getting one or two good ones that she can use.  Sometimes she even arranges props around me.  We went through this last week so she can enter the various group Halloween photo strolls.  Then she got the bright idea that she should try to find pictures of me in all my various costumes through the years and make a collage!  Some (the chicken) costumes were embarrassing!  I feel very lucky that the pig costume was too big and she gave that one to Bonnie!  Now I find out I will have to wear this costume in public when we go next week to Purina Farms in St. Louis for the Doggy Olympics and visit our friends Georgie, Jackson and Duffy!  Good luck to mom keeping that crown on my head during the costume parade!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Beautiful Autumn Day</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/739989</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:48:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It was a beautiful autumn day today.  Mom had the day off so both mom and dad were home with me.  Fi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was a beautiful autumn day today.  Mom had the day off so both mom and dad were home with me.  First I spent most of the day with dad in the backyard.  I did not go swimming but it was warm enough.  Then mom said she would take me to the forest preserve to go walking.  We were walking and I saw 2 deers.  The last time there were deer, I was so busy sniffing that I did not even notice them but this time I saw them.  I tried to catch up to them but I was on a leash and could not pull mom there fast enough.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Free Gizmo and Luke!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/739181</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:18:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Copied from Coco Rose!  You have to admit that she definitely has a point here!

Dear Dogster/Cats ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Copied from Coco Rose!  You have to admit that she definitely has a point here!

Dear Dogster/Catster,

Please release Gizmo and Luke from the dog/cat of the week spots. It was wonderful to read all about them but now I would like to see another dog/cat honored there. For all of our pals out there please feel free to copy and paste this message and spread the word to Dogster/Catster that we would like to see Gizmo and Luke set free. FREE GIZMO (and Luke)!!!!!

Thanks Coco Rose for saying this out loud!

There are only 52 chances to honor a new Dog and Cat of the Week per year!  Many times I have seen this honor last two weeks.  That then cuts it down even further.  This has been going on for well over a month I think!  There are many that would be thrilled to receive this honor.  If HQ can change the Dog and Cat and Diaries of the Day, why not the Dog and Cat of the Week?

HQ I am not saying this for selfish reasons since I was lucky enough to have my time in the spotlight and I thank you for it but I know so many deserving dogs and cats that should receive this honor!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Walking in the rain</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/738617</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:14:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is Mom's day off and I thought we would go to the forest preserve and walk today but it is rai ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is Mom's day off and I thought we would go to the forest preserve and walk today but it is raining.  I kept looking at her and she knew what was on my mind, so she put on her raincoat and we took a walk in the rain!  I thought the weather was just fine!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom and Dad tricked me today</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/738263</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:50:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning Mom and Dad told me we were going for a ride.  We drove up to this new place.  I was ve ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning Mom and Dad told me we were going for a ride.  We drove up to this new place.  I was very excited.  I dragged Mom across the parking lot because I could hardly wait to go in.  When we went in I started sniffing around.  There was a lady at the desk and she was talking to Mom and Dad.  Then she wanted me to get on a scale.  Uh oh!  I started suspecting that this might not be the fun place I thought it was.  By the time I went into one of the examining rooms, I had figured out that I was at the vet.  A new vet, but still a vet!  Yep, my worst fears were confirmed.  They checked me all over and did things I would rather not talk about!  This time I pulled Mom OUT the door!  I will certainly know better the next time we go THERE!  Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thinking of 9/11</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/737937</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:09:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I was not born at the time this happened but Mom remembers the moment this happened vividly. Dad had ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was not born at the time this happened but Mom remembers the moment this happened vividly. Dad had been in the hospital and he had just come home two days earlier. They were having breakfast and watching Good Morning America before going to Dad's follow up doctor visit. The people at GMA switched to show that something had happened to one of the towers. They were showing the smoking hole in the tower and reporting that they had heard that a plane had struck the tower when the second one came in. It was so unbelievable. The towers collapsed while mom and dad were at the doctor visit. They heard about it as soon as they switched on the radio. They had never thought of that happening, also heard about the Pentagon and the United flight. Flights all over the country landed immediately. Families felt an intense need to know that other family members were okay even if they were not near New York or Washington D.C. Mom started worrying about my brother who works in downtown Chicago. 

Ten years later the horror and sadness are just as vivid. The heroic efforts to save these people and later just to recover bodies, the families that suffered, the nation felt their pain. These people should never be forgotten. True American heroes all of them.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Is there a Doggy Union?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/727255</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Jul 2011 04:08:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My job is being lifeguard at the pool.  In the summer the grandkids come over to swim and sometimes  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My job is being lifeguard at the pool.  In the summer the grandkids come over to swim and sometimes they bring friends with them.  I work very hard the entire time that they are in the pool.  I never take my eyes off them and I run back and forth along the pool the whole time they are in the water.  I only take quick potty breaks or jump in and swim to cool off and then I am right back to work.  When they finally go home I am one tired and hungry pup!  I usually zonk out in the evening and nap to make up for all that work.

Lately the girl grandchild has been wanting to sleep over.  I like when she stays over but she has been deciding at 9PM at night that she wants to swim again!  That means that I am working a double shift!  I think there must be some doggy union somewhere with rules that this is a violation of!  I am horrified that I have to give up my naptime to go back to work.  I am not getting paid any overtime either.  Who do I complain to?  If you know pmail me!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Why summer is more fun</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/726812</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:53:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday the kids came over and they brought their friends to go swimming.  I am the lifeguard at t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday the kids came over and they brought their friends to go swimming.  I am the lifeguard at the pool and I watch them closely at all times.  I run back and forth along the poolside the whole time that they are in the water.  When I get hot I jump in and swim with them and then it is back to my job.  It is very exciting. In the evening after they leave I catch up on my napping.

 Today daddy and I were in the backyard and I kept watching the back door to see if the kids would come but they did not come today.  Mom and I had a long walk this morning though.  Summer is a busy time for me but I enjoy it.  Mommy says tomorrow Bonnie is coming to stay with us for a week.  Bonnie won't swim but she likes to play in the yard.  I hope the kids come tomorrow.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Daddy may not get a Father's Day Gift From Me!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/725445</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:49:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday daddy took me to the vet, just because I have been scootching on the rug.  Needless to say ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday daddy took me to the vet, just because I have been scootching on the rug.  Needless to say I was not happy!  I do not like going to the vet and this was a very unpleasant experience.  Today Daddy asked me if I wanted to go with him to the bank.  I love going to the bank.  They give me cookies!  On the way home from the bank we drove past the vet and he pulled into the parking lot.  I ducked down on the floor to hide but daddy was just playing a joke on me.  He wanted to see what I would do if we drove over there again today!  Not funny daddy!  I think you should have thought this out better and not done this right before Father's Day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Mother's Day</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/721410</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 May 2011 13:46:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Happy Mother's Day Mom! Today is going to be all about you. After I let you feed me, I will take you ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Happy Mother's Day Mom! Today is going to be all about you. After I let you feed me, I will take you for a nice long walk. I will roll over so you can give me some belly rubs and let you throw the ball for me outside. I know you like that and I will give you lots of kissies today too. Since it is a holiday you do not have to brush me, clean me or brush my teeth. Don't forget my dinner and treats though! It is not that much of a holiday!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Great Basketball Rivalry Outcome</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/715535</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:17:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night was the big game between University of Illinois and UNLV.

At mom's work, everyone wore ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night was the big game between University of Illinois and UNLV.

At mom's work, everyone wore their jeans and Illini tshirts.  Most of the patients that came in had their orange and blue on.  The game was on at about 8:30PM our time.

Everything in the news pointed to a UNLV victory.  The Fighting Illini have been inconsistent this year.  They would get big leads and then give them up in the second half.

The game was especially interesting because Lon Krueger (UNLV's coach) used to be the U of I basketball coach.  He was very popular here.  Everyone still likes him very much.

Duncan's family are big UNLV sports fans and they were watching the game.  I was watching at home with my family.

The Fighting Illini came to play and had a big lead in the first half and increased it at the start of the second half.  UNLV fought back and they were cutting that lead down.  Dad was very nervous.  

The final score 73 Illinois and 62 UNLV!  We won!  What did we win?  Another game to play and this time agains Kansas and another of our old coaches Bill Self.  Rut Ro!

Duncan's mom very graciously congratulated my mom on Facebook and will be cheering for the Illini in the next game.  We would definitely have been cheering on UNLV if they were going on too.  Dad even bought a UNLV hat when they visited Las Vegas.

So the great basketball rivalry has ended and Duncan and I never had a fight because of it and Monty is not traumatized.  They are just practicing their basketball shots for the next time we meet up.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>March Madness</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/714910</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:59:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I live near the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana.  Everyone here are big Illini fans.  On  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I live near the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana.  Everyone here are big Illini fans.  On Sunday the teams that were chosen to play in the NCAA tournament were announced and with 65 teams, they chose the University of Illinois to play UNLV in the first round.  So here I am a Fighting Illini fan and my team is playing my sweet hubby Duncan's team UNLV.

This is causing quite a rivalry in our family.  Poor little Monty our adopted son, does not know where to sit or what to wear or who to cheer for.  Even though he is split, I think he is leaning toward UNLV.  The moms have made a bet on the game.  If the Illini win, Duncan's mom has to send my mom something from their boutique.  If the Running Rebels win, my mom has to send Duncan's mom some designer sunglasses from her place.

Dad found out that next year these two teams will be playing each other again and one of those games will be in Las Vegas.  I think the pawrents will be making another trip to Vegas to spend time with the in-laws and see that game.

We will have to see how this comes out.  Will The Illini win?
Will UNLV win?  Will little Monty be traumatized by this?  Will the moms pay up on their bet?  Will Duncan and I have our first fight ever?  Stay tuned.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Purina Farms Doggy Olympics 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/694976</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 07:08:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday we met our good friends Duffy, Georgie and Jackson at Purina Farms.  Pepsi and Cindy Lou c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday we met our good friends Duffy, Georgie and Jackson at Purina Farms.  Pepsi and Cindy Lou came too so we got to visit with them again.  

The Canine Games or Doggy Olympics at Purina Farms is an annual event put on by the Samoyed Rescue Club.  We went last year and enjoyed it so much we planned to come again.

When we arrived I was pretty excited to be there.  There were already lots of people with their dogs there.  We registered and mom bought tickets so that I could participate in the events.  We found Duffy and Georgie and Jackson right away and went to sign up for the lure chasing event.  Last year it was too muddy so they cancelled it so this was going to be first time I would do this.  I loved it.  I immediately knew I was supposed to chase that white thing.  It was great fun!  I ended up doing it 3 times!  Other events we participated in were Agility, Tricks and Manners and running, were they clocked your speed.  We also did the Purina Farms Halloween Costume Contest.  Duffy won 1st Place!  He was adorable in his sailor suit.  Georgie won 3rd Place for her Hawaiian Princess costume.
We all won gold medals for our participation in the events.

After Purina Farms we went out to eat with our families at a restaurant that would allow them to bring dogs to eat on the patio.  We had a real nice time there.

We spent one more night at the hotel.  Today we are going to go to St. Charles and walk around the shops and eat lunch there and then drive home.  I have had a wonderful time on my vacation, but I do eat and sleep better in my own home.

I can't wait until next year to go again!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Our trip to St. Louis</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/694795</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 04:24:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday Mom worked part of the day and when she got home we packed up the car and drove to St. Lou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mom worked part of the day and when she got home we packed up the car and drove to St. Louis.  I was so relieved to see that the suitcases did not mean they were leaving me and I was going with.

We checked into our hotel and apparently my warning barks to let the family know I hear other people are not that welcome here.  I keep getting shushed and I am only doing my job, which is to alert everyone.

I was very excited when we arrived and it took me awhile to calm down and feel comfortable enough to eat dinner.  We spent a pretty good night sleeping, except for the times I was shushed for barking and today we are going to go see our Dogster friends.  We are meeting at Purina Farms and going to spend lots of time at the Doggy Olympics.  I will tell you all about the fun we have there later.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Getting Ready For My Vacation</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/694651</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Oct 2010 04:40:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday I went to the groomer so that I could look good for my vacation.  I am going to St. Louis  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I went to the groomer so that I could look good for my vacation.  I am going to St. Louis later today.  This will be the third year that we have arranged a meetup with our Dogster friends Georgie, Jackson and Duffy.  It will be the second year that the meetup has been at Purina Farms where we get to participate in the Doggy Olympics!  Last year we all won gold medals!  Okay everyone got a gold medal but it was still special.  Mom has been packing things for her and Dad and for me to take with and we will be there for 2 nights.  Usually when I see the suitcases come out I get worried because it means the pawrents are going on vaction.  This vacation includes me.  We will drive there later today and I get to stay in a hotel again.  I am looking forward to my big adventure.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Agility Class</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/690083</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:55:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I was not a good girl at agility class tonight.  First of all, I am fascinated by all the animals on ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was not a good girl at agility class tonight.  First of all, I am fascinated by all the animals on the farm that we go to for the class.  I saw my two favorites as soon as I got out of the car...the chicken and the kitty cats.  Then the rams were running at each other in the pen and hitting their horns together.  I had to stop and watch that.  When I got inside the fenced area for class, I had to smell everything and roll a couple of times.  I did not want to focus on Mom and kept wandering away from her.  I was also not very nice to Ripley, the other doggy at class tonight.  Mom says I am going to have to work on my obedience and focusing skills.  At least I got alot of treats when I did listen!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I got a pressie from Proportions today</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/684958</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Aug 2010 06:53:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I received my two day trial package from Proportions today.  Any package that is delivered, I think  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I received my two day trial package from Proportions today.  Any package that is delivered, I think is for me and this one really was.  I love getting pressies, especially if they are food or toys!

When I get my breakfast and dinner, I will let it sit there for hours sometimes unless someone puts a treat or something yummy in it for me.

 Mom read the directions and mixed the chicken stew with my normal kibble (cut down by a third). I loved it! She was showing it to Daddy before she fed it to me and I just followed her around until she gave me the bowl. I did wait until she said take it and then I dug in. Licked that bowl clean. 

Dad asked me how I liked it and I laid down on my back with my belly up and my paws in the begging position. I hope they get the hint! Yum!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dog of the Week!  I can't believe it!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/673686</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 May 2010 06:20:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/673686</guid>
		<description>Three years ago when I joined Dogster I was so excited to make new friends and join groups and get t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Three years ago when I joined Dogster I was so excited to make new friends and join groups and get to know other Dogsters.  It turned out that I made some great lasting friendships then and learned many things along the way.  I never dreamed that I would ever be Dog of the Day much less Dog of the Week.  Yesterday we came on Dogster early in the morning like we always do to do things in our various groups and then logged off.  We came back on early afternoon and noticed there were presents on my page.  Mom and I wondered what that was about since it was not my birthday and found out that I was Dog of the Week.  I think Mom was even more excited than I was.  She woke up Dad who was taking a nap to tell him.  He pretended not to be too impressed but I know he was.  

Mom made me some homemade Frosty Paws for a special treat!  I know I will be quite the celebrity around our house this week although I think the bath and brushing Mom is talking about is a little over the top!

Thank you Dogster HQ for this honor.  I really appreciate it and hearing congratulations from my friends has been wonderful and we love them all.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rainbow Bridge Day</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/664008</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:14:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today I conquered my fear of balloons and Mom and Dad and I sent up balloons to our beloved angels f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today I conquered my fear of balloons and Mom and Dad and I sent up balloons to our beloved angels for Rainbow Bridge Day!

We had 4 balloons.  One for Bailey One, one for our other departed, beloved family pets, one for Duncan (who has now been at The Bridge for one year) and one for Rocky who just left us and our other good Dogster/Catster friends that we miss so much.

When Mom bought the balloons she explained to the salesperson what they were for.  The girl was so impressed with the idea that she said she would send up a balloon also for a pet that she recently lost.

We went out on the lawn and sent love with the balloons.  There was a good wind and it carried the balloons off and we could see them heading for the Rainbow Bridge.  I think we could hear the angels calling out as they received them there.

I think that  it must be beautiful to see.  All those balloons floating up to The Rainbow Bridge and all those angels gathering around to receive them.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>First One in the pool each year</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/660181</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:47:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday the temperature almost reached 70 degrees.  Mom let me out in the backyard and I decided t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday the temperature almost reached 70 degrees.  Mom let me out in the backyard and I decided to go swimming in the standing water on top of the pool cover.  She thinks March 10th might be a new record.  I am always the first one in the pool (although technically I was not really IN the pool) and the last one out.  I came back to be let in the house and she realized I was all wet.  SURPRISE!  She was not exactly delighted with me since I was just groomed on Monday!  BOL!  I say it is pool weather and Dad better get that cover off soon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Read The Rag in STAFU</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/653854</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 03:59:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I belong to a wonderful group STAFU and every month we put out a newspaper for the members to enjoy. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I belong to a wonderful group STAFU and every month we put out a newspaper for the members to enjoy.  It includes information, pictures, fun and even celebrity gossip from Las Vegas!

You can read it here!

http://www.dogster.com/forums/group/thread/389224/9 0]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dogster Diary of the Day, January 8, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/647501</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 8 Jan 2010 07:26:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/647501</guid>
		<description>What a surprise!  I woke up and went on Dogster and found out that I was the Diary Pick of the Day f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What a surprise!  I woke up and went on Dogster and found out that I was the Diary Pick of the Day for Dogster.  I was so excited to receive this honor.  Thank you very much Dogster HQ for choosing me.  I am trying to be more regular about writing in my diary!

We do not have anymore snow today, just little flurries but the snow is drifting in places because of high winds.

The new thing that is happening here is Mom went up in the attic and brought down these things called suitcases!  She is putting clothes and stuff in them.  I know what this means!  They have done this before!  It means that they are going somewhere and by the size of the suitcases I can see they are not taking me with them.  Hmmmmppph!

Mom tells me I am going visiting at my furless sister's house and that means I will get to play with Bonnie for the next two weeks.  Really that makes me happy but I will not let them know that.  I want them to feel guilty about leaving me.  I can't wait to get into Bonnie's food and toys.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Later today I found out that one of my very good friends is not well and both her parents are not well either.  

Sassy, Sally and Jimmy you are in our prayers, always.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fun In The Snow</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/647389</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Jan 2010 16:58:44 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>What a great day!  I woke up and there was lots of snow.  Then the grandkids came over to help us sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What a great day!  I woke up and there was lots of snow.  Then the grandkids came over to help us shovel out our driveway and I got to play with them in the snow too.  I did lots of running and jumping and burying my nose in the snow.  Everyone was shoveling and Dad had the snowblower and I got to be out there with them.  David was throwing snowballs too!  Those are hard to catch!

I hope I get to play in the snow again tomorrow!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snow is coming</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/647251</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Jan 2010 21:11:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>We are supposed to get lots of snow tonight and I love the snow.  For some reason Mom and Dad do not ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We are supposed to get lots of snow tonight and I love the snow.  For some reason Mom and Dad do not enjoy it like I do.  

Today Dad took me to the forest preserve and I ran in the snow.  That is the most fun of all.  I just love checking it all out there and as soon as Mom or Dad pulls into the parking lot I start scratching at the window to get out of the car.  I hope they take me back there tomorrow too!

The snow has already started falling!  I will see how much there is when I wake up.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Saving this poem</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/646479</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Jan 2010 03:17:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/646479</guid>
		<description>Today 2 Spots n' a Dox posted this poem in response to Noah  going to The Rainbow Bridge and I want  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href= http://www.dogster.com/dogs/801517>2 Spots n' a Dox</a> posted this poem in response to <a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href=http://www.dogster.com/dogs/108062>Noah</a>  going to The Rainbow Bridge and I want to save it.

A poem by Genie Graveline)

I Miss My Dog.. ...... 
I miss my dear and faithful friend. 
We traveled through the years together, 
he and I, each watching the other grow older. 
he was the keeper of my heart-
aware of my ups and downs, 
responsive to my needs, 
affectionate and true. 
My life is different now without him. 
It's strange to come home
and not hear his familiar bark, 
or see that tail wagging furiously
back and forth--so happy just to see me. 
I sit...expecting him to run over and nudge me, 
or put his head in my lap, 
but, he doesn't come. 
he is not there. 
This place is not the same without him.
Still, I know that I was lucky
to have him for so long. 
I keep telling myself that. 
But, whenever I feel like it, 
I'm going to have myself a good cry, 
and I won't be shamed by my tears. 
It's the least I can do 
to mourn such a loyal and devoted friend.

Mom thought this poem was very meaningful and touched her and we are going to save it.  The parents that she meets on Dogster love their dogs so much and it we all feel their sadness and hurt when one crosses over to The Rainbow Bridge.  We all feel the loss.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pressies!  Toys!  Treats!  Christmas Cards!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/644581</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:21:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Once again Santa Paws was very good to me.  I received wonderful pressies from all my secret Santa P ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Once again Santa Paws was very good to me.  I received wonderful pressies from all my secret Santa Paws.

Thank you George Underwood!

Thank you Mr. Duffy McDuff!

Thank you George!

I also received some wonderful pressies from my friends.

Thank you Buttercup!

Thank you Kipper and Winston!

Thank you Paxton and Idgie!

Thank you Animal Outfitters!  (My doggy day care)

My cousin Bonnie brought me a pressie and we opened all our gifts last night together.  Bonnie and I enjoyed playing with all the toys together, it did not matter who they were for.  We shared and we were good about it too.  We also sampled some of the delicious treats that we got.

This has been so much fun to receive all the cards and packages in the mail.  I get way more than the rest of my family.  They get something called bills, which judging from their expression is not anything that I would want to receive!

I also want to thank all my friends that left me pressies on my page!  I hope I thanked you all for being so good to me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>2009 - Where did the year go?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/644350</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:24:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This has been quite a year in my little life, at home and here on Dogster.

I lost some good frien ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This has been quite a year in my little life, at home and here on Dogster.

I lost some good friends but also prayer and power of the paw has helped some of my other friends.  Keeping that going for these friends and their families.  It was especially hard losing Duncan this year.  He is still my special angel.

I had a wedding on Dogster and it was well attended and Duncan and I were touched by the love and friendship we recieved.

I played matchmaker at my wedding and paired up our friend Crissy with our friend Yuji.  I found out today that he proposed to her.  I am so excited about that.  I hope next time I go to St. Louis, Crissy will be able to come and meet us since she lives in Missouri.

I also got to be the preacher at Penny Ann and Duke's wedding at Fancypants Cafe.

I have enjoyed working on activities in my main groups and treasure the friendships that I have made there.

I went to visit good Dogster friends this year in St. Louis and even got to stay in a hotel.  Mom and Dad also went to visit some other Dogster friends even further away without me, unfortunately.  I have enjoyed my agility classes and swimming and playing with my doggy friends.

Mom and Dad have been taking me to the forest preserve and letting me run in the snow.  I enjoy going there during the year but usually there are a few months here where we do not go there.  It is really fun in the winter and I hope we keep doing that.

I hope that this coming year will bring  happiness and health for my friends and their families.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pit Bull Stolen Urbana Illinois</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/643133</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:53:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/643133</guid>
		<description>This happened not far from where I live.  I have been to this Dog Park and so has my cousin Bonnie.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This happened not far from where I live.  I have been to this Dog Park and so has my cousin Bonnie.  Never would we think that someone would do something like this.  People will not feel safe with their dogs now.  Everyone will have to be more cautious about who is around.

This is the story and plea of the dog owner whose dog was taken from her.

Stolen Pit Bull, Urbana, Illinois

Anyone having information, please contact Heather at hldavis2@illinois.edu. 

Please help get the word out on this frightening incident. 
Maybe with your help, Yumi can be home with her family by Christmas! 

I know everyone is busy doing their own thing, but if you could take a few minutes to read this and see if you can help, I'd be eternally grateful.
I took my dog Yumi to the Urbana Dog Park today.
We were by ourselves and near the east-side fence.
A man entered, with a white, American Bulldog/Pit Bull mix on a leash (I've never seen them before). 
Yumi ran at full speed towards them, naturally, to play and say hello. 
The guy ended up grabbing her, and took her into a dark green car which had his accomplice in the driver's seat. 
Yumi had tried to get out of his grasp, and lost her collar but the guy had successfully managed to steal her. 
I was running and yelling, trying to get to them.
It all happened so fast but they got away (turned right on Perkins Road, but don't know where they went after that). 
My cell phone hasn't been working so I wasn't able to call anyone right away.
I reported this to the police. 
I want EVERYONE to be careful about their dogs.
I had my eye on my dog but that just wasn't enough. 

PLEASE if you know of anyone driving a dark green car (Honda, perhaps, I couldn't read the plate number though) that may be lurking around the dog parks, contact me and the local police department. 
I can't describe the person driving the car, but the one who took my dog was a tall, white male probably in his late twenties. 
He was wearing a black hoodie and jeans (couldn't see his hair type/color). 
Pretty non-descript, but that's all I know. 

If you know ANY information that would lead to either finding out who these creeps are, or where Yumi is, like I said contact me and the police. 
Here is Yumi's description, in case you see her if she manages to escape or is dumped: 1.5-2 years old, dark chocolate and white pit bull, with a pink and black nose, 
spayed female, weighs 50 lbs (she's small and compact...looks like a big puppy), very friendly but can be scared of loud noises/strange things, knows many commands 
(so she should come if you spot her and call her...her name is pronounced "Yoo-mee"). 
A couple pictures of her are attached. I just want her back safe and sound. THANKS! 


http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn183/misty77_bucket/Yumistand.jpg


AND

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn183/misty77_bucket/Yumistand.jpg

-- 
Heather Davis 
University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign 
College of Veterinary Medicine 
Class of 2013

LET US HOLD PAWS AND CROSSPOST THIS ON DOGSTER.
THIS PUP HAS TO BE FOUND FURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My parents go to Las Vegas to visit Duncan's family</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/635024</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:07:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/635024</guid>
		<description>Excerpt from The Rag and from The PDPC Royal News Magazine
My Parents Go To Las Vegas to Visit My I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Excerpt from The Rag and from The PDPC Royal News Magazine
My Parents Go To Las Vegas to Visit My In-Laws 
by Bailey 

My parents have just returned from a trip to Las Vegas to visit Duncan's parents, Sybil and Joel. They spent a week in Las Vegas and had a wonderful time. 

Duncan's parents have lived in Las Vegas for quite awhile and know it very well. They were great hosts and it was so nice for my parents to travel to a city where they know someone. 

Mom and Dad stayed in a timeshare condo right off Las Vegas Blvd. or The Strip as it is known. They spent two days sightseeing using a hop on hop off double decker bus to get around. They saw all the major hotels this way. It was like taking a trip around the world since there are so many theme hotels like The Venetian, Paris, Luxor and New York, New York. They also saw 3 wonderful shows: Bette Midler (by themselves) and Jersey Boys and La Reve with Sybil and Joel. 

They arrived on a Saturday and met Duncan's parents the next night for dinner and a wonderful Cirque du Soleil water show at The Wynn. The show was amazing and the set with its everchanging water levels for the performers, incredible! 

The next outing that the parents planned together was to have dinner and see Jersey Boys. Mom had heard that it was wonderful and that turned out to be true. It had a great story and great music. All four parents really enjoyed seeing that musical and highly recommend it. 

On their final evening in Las Vegas, they were invited for dinner at Joel and Sybil's home and they were entertained royally. They have a lovely home and backyard and they prepared a fabulous dinner. Mom and Dad also got to meet Monty and Miss Harley Nicole, who both are adorable. KoKo, the parrot was fun to meet also. 

They flew home the next day and shared all their Las Vegas stories and pictures with me. I only wish that I could have joined them on this trip but I am so happy that they had such a nice visit. It was a wonderful place to visit and made even more wonderful by the hospitality shown to them by my in-laws.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I have been tagged by my friend Sassy! And then re-tagged by Vern!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/629228</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:33:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/629228</guid>
		<description>1. What Costume?? Your pawrents are taking you out Trick or Treating! They're both ready in their co ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ 1. What Costume?? Your pawrents are taking you out Trick or Treating! They're both ready in their costumes, but you're still stuck in your room choosing yours! Gotta hurry! What do you do?

a. Just grab a random costume and put it on! Who cares?? You know you always look good in any outfit!
b. Take your time and just find the purfect costume! Mom and Dad can wait, can't they?
c. Run to your pawrents and go trick or treating without any costume at all! Anyways, still got my fur.
Answer fur me: C, I do not like being dressed up!

2. Sugar Rush! Looks like you caught the eye of the person at the first stop! She thinks you're so adorable she decided to let you choose the candy you want! What do you pick?

a. CHOCOLATE!!! It may not be good fur pups, but it's so worth it!
b. Cherry Lollipops, makes me look sassy!
c. Bubblegum! I just wuv the bubbles!
Answer fur me: A but my Mom will take it away from me and the other two choices too!

3. Scary Monster!!! Oh noes! There's a huge scary monster on your front porch! Of course, you gotta protect your pawrents somehow! How will you do it?

a. Growl at the thing. Might be even be afraid of you!
b. Push your pawrents aside and run along with them! It's best that you're all safe.
c. Hide behind your pawrents. They're stronger, and not to mention braver, let them do the work.
Answer fur me: C, but I will have their back and I will be barking!

4. Opinions?? So, what did you think about this game?

This was a different game. I liked it. 
Off to tag some of my furriends now! ^_^

I will tag....

Crissy
Sedona
Vern]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tagged by my friend Sedona, The Amazon Warrior Princess</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/629013</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:30:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/629013</guid>
		<description>Rules:
Tell 7 random facts about yourself. Post these facts &amp; the game rules in your diary. Then ta ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Rules:
Tell 7 random facts about yourself. Post these facts & the game rules in your diary. Then tag 5 dogs (don't forget to list their names) who must tell 7 random facts about themselves. Let these dogs know they've been tagged by sending them a Paw-mail or rosette.

Game:
Here are my 7 facts...
1. I am an only pup.
2. I love to swim.
3. I love to take agility lessons
4. I went to St. Louis to visit my Dogster friends Georgie, Jackson and Duffy
5. I love when Mom and Dad take me to the forest preserve for walks
6. I will be 4 years old in November
7. I love to play with my cousin Bonnie

I am tagging

Bonnie
Princess
Buddy
Rudy Patudy
Georgie
Duffy
Alexandria]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another friend has gone to The Rainbow Bridge</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/628783</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:07:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/628783</guid>
		<description>My friend Miss Molly went to The Rainbow Bridge today.  Mom and I are very sad for her family.  We f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My friend Miss Molly went to The Rainbow Bridge today.  Mom and I are very sad for her family.  We feel their pain.  It was hard to let her go but they gave her lots of love and it was the right time.  We have lost so many dear friends this year.  Trying to picture them running free and healthy with their angel friends.  Missing them all very much.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sitter Interview</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/627395</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:20:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/627395</guid>
		<description>This summer Mom and Dad hired a sitter for me to stay with while they went on vacation.  They were v ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This summer Mom and Dad hired a sitter for me to stay with while they went on vacation.  They were very pleased with the girls that were watching me.  They also had a very nice house with a fenced front and rear yard and it was very close to where Mom works.  

Mom and Dad will be leaving at the end of this month to visit my in-laws in Las Vegas.  They thought they would be leaving me with the same sitter but when she called the company she found out that the girl is now in Chicago going to law school and I would be with another sitter.  Since they had never met him and since he has his own dog, we went to visit this afternoon.

It is further from home than the last place I stayed.  I investigated the house and yard thoroughly and really did not want to play with Sandy, his dog.  I imagine I will warm up to her when I stay there for a week.  I really do enjoy going new places and sniffing everything.  It is very exciting to visit a new house.  Mom told him that he should feed us separately because she does not want me to get upset if Sandy tries to eat my food.  It looks like I will be staying there for a week .]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Busy Hayride Weekend</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/627121</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:41:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/627121</guid>
		<description>This has been a very busy weekend.  Buttercup and I are giving hayrides and games and parties in two ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This has been a very busy weekend.  Buttercup and I are giving hayrides and games and parties in two groups at the same time.  We are driving our great friends around in haywagons in STAFU and PDPC.  We are having lots of fun sharing food and spooky stories and playing games with our furiends.  The fun will continue tomorrow and we will be giving out prizes also.  I hope they are having as much fun as we are!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I was interviewed by Raja the Traveler</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/626497</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 05:02:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/626497</guid>
		<description>Raja the Traveler picked an interview with me to do on his website!

He really did an excellent jo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Raja the Traveler picked an interview with me to do on his website!

He really did an excellent job of thinking of just the right questions and created a wonderful video of my experience at the St. Louis Canine Games at Purina Farms.

I want to make sure that I save it here in my diary!

This week Raja interviews Bailey, the talented American Eskimo dog athlete.  Bailey reports about all the fun she had at the Spirit of St. Louis Canine Games on Sunday, September 27.  Over to you Rajaâ€¦ 

Raja: Bailey how did you hear of the Annual Spirit of St. Louis Canine Games?   

Bailey:  I have some good Dogster friends that live in St. Louis.  We had a meetup last year at a dog park there and planned to do this activity for this year. 

Raja:  Backing up, as I understand it, agility is a hobby rather than a profession for you?  Is that correct? 

Bailey:  I have been taking lessons for two years purely for enjoyment.  We have no plans to compete, but if you end the lessons, you end the experience.   

Raja:  So true.  Specifically, how do you see your hobby benefiting your life and the lives of your humans? 

Bailey:  I enjoy the running and climbing and going through the tunnels and the jumps and weave poles.  It is good exercise for both Mom and me.  It keeps us active and itâ€™s an activity that we do together.  It also teaches obedience and trust in your handler. 

Raja:  Bailey you have a very good family!  So let's discuss these games...  You had to travel how far to get there?  How did you travel and what was that hotel room like?  (It was your very first hotel experience I hear.) 

Bailey:  We drove by car about 3 1/2 hours to St. Louis.  We hit some bad rain when we got to the city, but most of the trip was made in good weather.  The hotel room was very nice and I sniffed and explored it thoroughly.  Mom and Dad ate in the room with me both their dinner and their breakfast.  The hotel had a pool, but I believe they did not want dogs using it!

Raja:  Eating in the room with you was really thoughtful.  As we have noticed, many people want to travel with dogs, but they tend to neglect them and their needs when they want to do non-dog things.  Your family really followed through.  Plus thereâ€™s no point in upsetting an athlete before competition!  Not going in the pool must have been hard.  I know you have a nice pool back home and youâ€™re an accomplished swimmer. 

So, going to the actual day-  When you got there, how were things set up?  Did you find it easy to compete? 

Bailey:  When we arrived at Purina Farms the registration area was easily found and we registered and bought tickets to participate in the events.  All events were for fun but some events were actually handing out prizes.  You could also take your AKC Canine Good Citizen test there and there were some demonstrations such as Water Sports.  They also had vendors there selling dog gift items and Purina Farms had its own gift shop and restaurant for the pawrents to eat at.  

Raja:  So well planned!  So now what we all want to ask- How'd you do Bailey???? 

Bailey:  I did well on the agility course, but had no interest in catching a Frisbee or Flyball.  Little Georgie the Min Pin ran faster than me in the Race The Wind event.  She was clocked at 18 miles per hour and I was 17 miles per hour.  We all received gold medals and certificates and ribbons.  Georgie and Jackson won a prize in the Costume Contest.  They were pirates! 

Raja:  You are very agile, as we saw two weeks ago.  I have no interest myself in catching a Frisbee, but I do like to pick it up and play keep away.  You might like that too.  You can tease your humans for hours. 

Were there other furry friends there? 

Bailey:  I joined my good friends Georgie and Jackson and Mr. Duffy McDuff for a very fun day.  Jackson unfortunately hurt the pad on his foot about lunch time and could not do any more events.  He had to have it bandaged up.   

Raja:  I think Jackson was very brave. Iâ€™m sure heâ€™ll be back next year.  These Olympics are open to all dogs I hear... and it's a charity benefit.  Can you tell us a bit about that please?

Bailey:  It is open to all dogs and it is sponsored by The Spirit of St. Louis Samoyed Club and the St. Louis Samoyed Rescue.  I saw many white dogs that looked similar to me only bigger.  The picture of the dog pulling a cart is a Samoyed and not me.  We did not try that one. 

Raja:  I almost thought that was you at first.  But then I thought that doggie was too big.  

Bailey thanks so much.  Is there one final statement you want to end your interview with- anything special to share?   

Bailey:  I just want to say that if anyone has the opportunity to go to an event like this. it will be a wonderful day for you and your pawrents.  This was such a nice day made even better because we spent it with good friends. 

If you go, check out next yearâ€™s schedule eventually showing up at: www.stlsamoyed.com

Remember, itâ€™s not the winning, but the competing that makes for big fun and games for dogs and their people. 
 

Thanks so much Raja for choosing me!  This is a big event for me.  I really enjoy my yearly visit to St. Louis to see my Dogster friends.

This is the link to the website

http://traveldog.weebly.com/1/post/2009/10/all-dogs-win-at-the-spirit-of-st-louis-canine-games.html]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been Tagged by Sassy, George and Jake!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/624838</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:27:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/624838</guid>
		<description>I've been tagged ~
So here goes!

What color is your collar? 

My collar is a red Hawaiian flor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been tagged ~
So here goes!

What color is your collar? 

My collar is a red Hawaiian floral print.

What kind of food do you eat? 

I get Premium Edge Healthy Weight Maintenance Chicken

What is your favorite treat? 

I like Bil Jac treats.

Do you have a Valentine or significant other? 

Yes I do!  In May I married my sweetie Duncan.

Do you get table scraps? 

Yes I do and I love them and expect them.

What is your favorite toy? 

My stuffed ball.

When is your Birthday? 

November 1st and I will be 4 years old.

How many times do you get to eat? 

I eat twice a day, morning and evening.

What is your favorite color? 

Mom says that I look good in red.

Do you hope all your pals put this in your diary? 

If my pals have time to do this tag.

I am tagging:

Princess
Raja The Traveler
Jewel
Crissy Edwina
Georgie
Emma
Ravan]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Spirit of St. Louis Doggy Olympics at Purina Farms</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/624127</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:35:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/624127</guid>
		<description>Today we got up early and ate breakfast in our room at the hotel.  We checked out and drove to Purin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today we got up early and ate breakfast in our room at the hotel.  We checked out and drove to Purina Farms.  The hotel was very close so we were there in about 15 minutes.  Purina Farms is huge and we were very impressed.  We registered and bought tickets for the events and Georgie and Jackson and Duffy and their familes arrived and we went to do the events.  We also saw Penelope and Sawyer and Max and Sandy there.  They are all on Dogster.

It turned out that the lure coursing event had been cancelled but there was plenty to do.  We did not do everything but we did the agility course, we were timed running, flyball, frisbee and manners and tricks.  We also dressed up and competed in the costume contest.  Georgie and Jackson won prizes for their pirate costumes.  Duffy had an adorable sailor outfit.  I wore my bee costume.  Jackson unfortunately hurt the pad on one of his paws and could not do some of the events.  

We all received ribbons and medals and certificates.  It was a great day and we hated saying goodbye to our friends but we had to head home.  I took some nice naps on the ride home.  I hope we can go again next year.  I love visiting my St. Louis Dogster friends.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Traveling to St. Louis</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/623737</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:16:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/623737</guid>
		<description>Today is the day of my big trip.  I am going to go on a car trip to St. Louis with Mom and Dad.  It  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is the day of my big trip.  I am going to go on a car trip to St. Louis with Mom and Dad.  It takes about 3 1/2 hours.  We are going to stay overnight in a hotel.  This is the first time I have ever stayed in a hotel!

Here is the best part!  Tomorrow we will get up bright and early and I will meet my good Dogster friends, Georgie and Jackson and Duffy at Purina Farms and we will be doing activities at The Doggy Olympics there.  I am not sure yet if Gilbert and Buster and Pepsi are coming, I hope so.  

There will be agility events, rally obedience events and lure chasing!  I can't wait to do that!  I think I can catch that thing.  I will try real hard.   There is also a costume competition and Mom is bringing my costume with.

I should have lots of new pictures and maybe even video on my page soon.

Evening

We arrived at the hotel.  We had to drive through some heavy rain for awhile when we reached St. Louis but we found the hotel and checked in.  Mom put my food and water dishes down but so far I am too excited to eat.  I have sniffed the room real good and I am not quite sure why we are here.  There is a swimming pool at this hotel.  Hmmmm.....I wonder if they will let me use it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I had a reading!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/598497</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:18:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/598497</guid>
		<description>Gypsy looked into her crystal ball at the group &quot;The Island&quot; and did a reading for me!

Here is wh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gypsy looked into her crystal ball at the group "The Island" and did a reading for me!

Here is what she said:

Bailey NWD 

(Gypsy looks up from the crysal ball)from itty-bitty one you have been with your forever mom....smiles...i see a very active dog in you...and a bit of a show-off, too....(peers into her ball)...oh but i see not liking to be brushed.....(Gypsy looks hard into the cystal ball)...i see...um...a gun...wait no....bang...you playing dead....(Gypsy looks up) you silly one you like to play dead when someone finger shots you....(the cystal ball begians to glow)...i see many dogs all playing....i see different ones around.....toys....oh the cystal ball is clearing....it's a doggie day care...you enjoy your time there...(the ball starts to fade)....you my love are very muched loved and give much love back.....blessings to you Bailey.

I think she is all seeing and all knowing!  Thanks Gypsy for doing my reading!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Summer Tag</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/596942</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:07:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/596942</guid>
		<description>My good pal Buttercup  has given me the summer tag .. so here I go ..
What are you excited about th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My good pal Buttercup  has given me the summer tag .. so here I go ..
What are you excited about this summer?

1. Swimming!  The pool is open!

2. Where does your mommy/daddy plan to take you to this summer?

To a dog sitter!  They are going on vacation without me!  I hope I have fun at the sitter's.  I also hope to go to St. Louis and see my friends there.

3. What are the things YOU wanna do this summer but can't?

I wish I could travel with Mom and Dad but they say I am not allowed!  What's up with that?

I am gonna tag .. Georgie - Haley Belle - Sophie

Thanks for reading my diary .. now tag three of your pals that are celebrating summer !]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ice Cream Tag</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/596938</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:48:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/596938</guid>
		<description>I have been tagged by Georgie, Princess,  Jazz and my sweet angel husband Duncan for the Ice Cream T ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been tagged by Georgie, Princess,  Jazz and my sweet angel husband Duncan for the Ice Cream Tag!

 I have to tell what type of ice cream I am. I pick......

Vanilla!  Well, look at me!  Okay I can be topped off with whippy cream too!  3 Chocolate chips for my eyes and my nose finish the sundae!  

I think it sounds yummy.  I know I would eat it if somefur gave me one!

I will tag ....

Toto, Charlie, Cinnamon, Bella and Madison!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 17, 2009 Our Wedding</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/593494</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 06:52:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/593494</guid>
		<description>On May 17th Duncan and I had our wedding in Jerusalem.  Surrounded by friends and family we had a we ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On May 17th Duncan and I had our wedding in Jerusalem.  Surrounded by friends and family we had a wedding we will always remember.  We were very touched by how many were in attendence.  We thank them all for sharing this very special time with us.  We continued the celebration with a reception after the ceremony.  I think the guests enjoyed their stay in Jerusalem and especially the wonderful tour given by Raja and the excellent CAT-ering provided by Tayla.  Georgie and Ellie, my very good friends helped organize all the pictures and music.  The day after the wedding we  continued our tour of Israel and also Egypt for our honeymoon.  

Much thanks to all the bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl, ring bearer, Rabbi and Cantor!  Special thanks to Raja and Tayla for the all the pre-wedding festivities too!  It really meant so much to Duncan and me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you Dogster and Catster</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/572633</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:02:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/572633</guid>
		<description>Yesterday I lost my best friend.  My sweetheart Duncan crossed over The Rainbow Bridge.  My doggy he ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I lost my best friend.  My sweetheart Duncan crossed over The Rainbow Bridge.  My doggy heart was broken at the loss of him.  He had been my special friend from the time that I joined Dogster and
a huge part of my life.  We had so many adventures together and we were looking forward to many more.  But he is not lost to me.  He is still here in my heart and I can find him here on Dogster.  He is so loved by so many on Dogster and Catster.  I have seen his picture everywhere.  So many have joined the photo stroll to show their feelings for him.  His page is filled with love and good wishes.  I thank you all for doing this.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I have been tagged by Mr. Duffy McDuff , Holly Elise and Rudy Patudy!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/546015</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Jan 2009 17:17:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/546015</guid>
		<description>This is a game to help us all get to know each other.
The rules are simple, just state 7 facts abou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is a game to help us all get to know each other.
The rules are simple, just state 7 facts about yourself and post them in your diary so we can all learn more about you. Then tag 7 pals, who have not yet been tagged, to continue the fun. Copy and send this note to let them know they've been tagged and to come and read your diary. Post the names of the pups you tagged in your diary so everyone will know. Thatâ€™s it.
So come and read my seven facts, okay? 

1.  I am engaged to my sweetie Duncan and someday we will get around to setting a date!
2.  I  love the snow!
3.  I love to swim!
4.  I love agility classes!
5.  I love going for long walks and sniffing everything!
6.  I love going for car rides!
7.  I love to play with my cousin Bonnie!

The 7 friends that I am tagging are:

1.  Georgie
2.  Madison
3.  Gilbert
4.  Sandy SD
5.  Teddi Sue
6.  Trudy
7.  Tank]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Year Tag</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/544212</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:22:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/544212</guid>
		<description>I have been tagged by Charlie, Toto and Duncan.

This is a game to help us all get to know each ot ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been tagged by Charlie, Toto and Duncan.

This is a game to help us all get to know each other.
The rules are simple, just state 7 facts about yourself and post them in your diary so we can all learn more about you. Then tag 7 pals, who have not yet been tagged, to continue the fun. Copy and send this note to let them know they've been tagged and to come and read our diary. Post the names of the pups you tagged in your diary so everyone will know. Thatâ€™s it.
So come and read my seven facts, okay? 

1. I have the best boyfriend on Dogster, Duncan!  He is my one and only furever!
2. I  go to agility classes each week but will probably never compete. 
 3. I love to swim.
4. I go to Doggy Day care two days per week.
5. I am not a lap dog!
6. I love when Mom takes me for long walks each morning.
7. I tell my Mom when she makes a mistake and gives me just dog food with nothing yummy in it!

I'm tagging

1.  Bonnie
2.  Georgie
3.  Crissy Edweena
4.  Sandy
5.  Bella Cinderella
6.  Bridget CGC
7.  Baby]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dogster Dog Of The Day, November 23, 2008</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/533500</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:25:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/533500</guid>
		<description>Normally the first thing we look at in the morning is who the Dog of the Day is.  We got up a little ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Normally the first thing we look at in the morning is who the Dog of the Day is.  We got up a little late and we have to post the Royal Dog of the Day at PDPC and put up the Thanksgiving Trivia Game question, so we did not pay any attention.  We did notice that we had pmail that said Congratulations!  That made us curious to see what we had done that was so good and the pmail said Congratulations on being Dog of the Day!  We were so excited.  By We, I mean Mom and me.  Maybe more Mom!  We could not believe our eyes!  It was a wonderful day of hearing from friends and making new friends.  I am  truly appreciative of this honor.  Thank you so much Dogster HQ for choosing me!  This was a wonderful surprise.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I have been tagged by Hollywood, Deuce, Duncan, Crazy Daisy and Maximillian the Trickster!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/525764</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Nov 2008 16:08:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/525764</guid>
		<description>I have been tagged by  Hollywood, Deuce, Duncan, Crazy Daisy and Maximillian the Trickster!  Ok pals ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been tagged by  Hollywood, Deuce, Duncan, Crazy Daisy and Maximillian the Trickster!  Ok pals, here's how it goes. You write down 7 cool, neat or weird facts about yourself and then you tag 7 other pals. You can notify them by pmail or rosette.   Simple right?

Ok, here are 7 facts about me:

1. I live with my mommy & daddy in Mahomet, Il.
2. I love to swim.
3. I go to agility class every week.
4. I have a boyfuriend Duncan who lives in Las Vegas.
5. My cousin Bonnie is my best friend.
6. I go to Doggy Day Care when both my parents have to work.
7. I love to take long walks in the morning.

These are the 7 friends that I am going to tag:
1. Princess
2. Bella Cinderella
3. Madison
4. Bonnie
5. Georgie
6. Ravan
7. Ellie]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am engaged to Duncan!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/505300</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:27:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/505300</guid>
		<description>Hi Diary!  I know I have not been keeping you up to date very well.  I have big news!  Duncan and I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Diary!  I know I have not been keeping you up to date very well.  I have big news!  Duncan and I are engaged!  We are planning a traditional Jewish wedding at The King David Hotel in Jerusalem.  We do not have a date set but those are the plans.  

It was a stressful summer since we did not know what was causing Duncan's big weight loss but that is under control now and a big worry was lifted when the biopsy showed there was no cancer.  He is on his way back to his normal weight!

I am so happy that he asked me and he did it at his Well Pawty that was in honor of the good news that he is gaining weight again.  He gave me the most beautiful ring and it was very romantic.  Many of our good friends were there too.

I am looking forward to all the wedding arrangements but first we have to wait until my pawrents take their trip in October before we can firm up the date.

The next big news I will have to tell you about is in just a couple of weeks.  I will be going to St. Louis to meet a bunch of my very good Dogster friends.  I think Bonnie is coming too.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>AFF Mother's Day Poem Sentimental</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/457356</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 May 2008 14:12:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/457356</guid>
		<description>Here is the poem that my Daddy wrote for me to tell Mom how much I love her:

Roses are red
Viole ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Here is the poem that my Daddy wrote for me to tell Mom how much I love her:

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I love my mother
And that's so true
My mother is my best friend
And I know that will never end
Sometimes I make puddles
But she still gives me cuddles
It is plain to see
When she is with me
That my world is complete
And that's a great treat!

Happy Mothers Day Mom!
Love, 
Bailey]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We Had an Earthquake</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/451002</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:18:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/451002</guid>
		<description>Yesterday at 4:37am Mommy and I woke up because things were rattling in the bedroom.  I did not know ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday at 4:37am Mommy and I woke up because things were rattling in the bedroom.  I did not know what was going on and neither did she.  She thought it must be really windy and worried about a tornado coming.  She shut the window and things were still rattling.  She took me outside to go potty and there was no wind at all.  She turned on the computer and one of the other dogs (Mr. Duffy) had posted that he had felt an earthquake in St. Louis.  That is when we knew what we had experienced.  Mommy turned on the news and sure enough this earthquake was felt in a number of states.  Very unusual for the Midwest!  Lucky for us all it was very mild and no real damage or injuries.
The weather is warming up and we are taking our long walks again.  I just love going for walks and the longer the better.  I get to sniff and try to chase squirrels and bunnies until I get to the end of the leash!
Today I got to go play with my cousin Bonnie.  I love Saturdays!  I know what day it is and that I am going to Bonnie's house while Mom and Dad work.  Fun!  (I also love to eat her food.)
Happy Passover Everyone!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been Tagged by Duncan</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/447196</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 Apr 2008 20:32:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/447196</guid>
		<description>I've been tagged by Duncan.  I have to answer five questions with four answers, then tag four more f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been tagged by Duncan.  I have to answer five questions with four answers, then tag four more friends to do the same! You can tag with a Fun Rosette or a Pmail! 

1. Four Jobs I've Had In My Life:

1. Pre-rinse cycle for the dishwasher.
2. Alert the house that the newspaper was just delivered.
3. Lifeguard at the pool.
4. Decorator of the house by providing nice, fluffy white fur for the floor.


2. Four Places I Lived :

1. With my breeder
2. In my house with my family
3. At Aunt Tracy's when Mom & Dad go on vacation
4. One vacation I had to stay at Tail Waggers (a kennel)


3.Four Places I have Been To:

1. Tail Waggers for daycare in Savoy, Il.
2. Animal Outfitters for play dates and agility classes, in Champaign, Il.
3. Petsmart in Champaign, Il.
4. An agility fun run in Bloomington, Il.


4. Four Favorite Foods:

1. Cookies
2. Any people food
3. Cheese
4. Dog treats 


5. Four Places I Would Rather Be:

1. Visiting my sweetie Duncan 
2 . Playing with Bonnie
3. Taking a nice long walk
4. Swimming

I am going to tag the following four friends:

1. Susie-Kay
2. Junebug
3. Bella
4. Cinnamon]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My First Agility Fun Meet</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/446377</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Apr 2008 21:16:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/446377</guid>
		<description>Sunday I went to my first agility Fun Meet.  This gave me the chance to run a real agility course bu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sunday I went to my first agility Fun Meet.  This gave me the chance to run a real agility course but I was not competing.  This was lots of fun.  They had all kinds of good things to do.  There were jumps, weave poles, A-Frame, Teeter, Tire, Tunnels, Chutes and a Dog Walk.  I loved it.  Somehow Mom tried to keep up with me since I ran and did everything I wanted to do.  She kept trying to get me to do things in the order that she wanted me to do them in, but I was having too much fun!  I jumped over everything, even the the little fence surrounding the course.  My friends from agility class were there and lots of new doggies that I never saw before.  I was nervous at first but found out that it was a good place and I  hope to go back.  Dad took a video of the whole thing.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been Tagged by my friend McGraw</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/445916</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Apr 2008 21:26:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/445916</guid>
		<description>Woo-Hoo! I've been tagged by my furend McGraw!   I have to answer five questions with four answers,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woo-Hoo! I've been tagged by my furend McGraw!   I have to answer five questions with four answers, then tag four more furends to do the same! You can tag with a Fun Rosette or a Pmail! Let's have some fun!

1. Four Jobs I've Had In My Life:

1.  Pre-rinse cycle for the dishwasher.
2.  Alert the house that the newspaper was just delivered.
3.  Lifeguard at the pool.
4.  Decorator of the house by providing nice, fluffy white fur for the floor.


2. Four Places I Lived :

1.  With my breeder
2.  In my house with my family
3.  At Aunt Tracy's when Mom & Dad go on vacation
4.  One vacation I had to stay at Tail Waggers (a kennel)


3.Four Places I have Been To:

1.  Tail Waggers for daycare in Savoy, Il.
2.  Animal Outfitters for play dates and agility classes, in Champaign, Il.
3.  Petsmart in Champaign, Il.
4.  An agility fun run in Bloomington, Il.


4. Four Favorite Foods:

1.  Cookies
2.  Any people food
3.  Cheese
4.  Dog treats 


5. Four Places I Would Rather Be:

1.  Swimming. 
2 . Playing with Bonnie
3.  Taking a nice long walk
4.  Riding in the car

I am going to tag the following four furends:

1.  Bonnie
2.  Georgie
3.  Ravan
4.  Trudy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been Tagged By Oreo Fluff Cabrera!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/427400</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:49:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/427400</guid>
		<description>Ive' been tagged by Oreo Fluff Cabrera.  He thinks I am a Super Star!   Here are the rules:  Each pl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ive' been tagged by Oreo Fluff Cabrera.  He thinks I am a Super Star!   Here are the rules:  Each player starts with Saying: "__(Name of the Person who Tagged You Here)__ Thinks I am a SUPERSTAR". Dogs who are tagged can check out PLANET HOLLYWOOD, see if they would like to join and if they do , need to post in their Diary the rules and choose 10 dogs/cats to tag and list their names. Next Invite them to Dogster/Catster group PLANET HOLLYWOOD 

Don't forget to bark them a p-mail that they have been tagged, 
Why You Think They Are a SUPERSTAR and to read your Diary or send them a fun Rosette announcing they've been Tagged!

I Think These Dogster/Catster Members are SUPERSTARS! So I Invited them To PLANET HOLLYWOOD

<a  class=bodyTextRev target=site href="http://www.dogster.com/group/-12624">PLANET HOLLYWOOD</a>


1. Lusna
2. Bonnie Belle
3. Angel
4. Flicka
5. Emma
6. Isabella (Bella)
7. Luckee
8. Moshe
9. Levi
10. Bobby]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been Valentine Tagged by Isabella!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/417296</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:25:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/417296</guid>
		<description>I've been Valentine Tagged by Isabella!

Here's the scoop on the Valentine Tag---- 
List your 5 V ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been Valentine Tagged by Isabella!

Here's the scoop on the Valentine Tag---- 
List your 5 Valentine wishes, and then tag 5 friends with a p-mail or rosette. 
They will then write a diary entry and tag 5 friends with a p-mail or rosette, and so on and so on ;} 

My 5 Valentine Wishes are.... 

1. I would like to meet my Valentine Sweetie Duncan! Mom lets go to Las Vegas!

2. I would like to go to St. Louis and play in the Dog Park with Mr. Duffy, Gilbert, Georgie and Jackson. This wish I am pretty sure I will get when the weather gets nicer.

3. I would like everyone on Dogster to exist harmoniously. Yesterday was not a good example of that.

4. I would like lots of play time with my cousin Bonnie!

5. I would like the swimming pool to be left open all year round! I don't care if it is cold outside!

The five pups that I am tagging are:
Spy
Bella
Tico
Sasha Bunny Valentine
Bonnie Belle

Happy Valentine's Day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been Valentine Tagged by Mr. Duffy</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/416864</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:14:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/416864</guid>
		<description>I've been Valentine Tagged by Mr.  Duffy!

Here's the scoop on the Valentine Tag---- 
List your 5 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been Valentine Tagged by Mr.  Duffy!

Here's the scoop on the Valentine Tag---- 
List your 5 Valentine wishes, and then tag 5 friends with a p-mail or rosette. 
They will then write a diary entry and tag 5 friends with a p-mail or rosette, and so on and so on ;} 

My 5 Valentine Wishes are.... 

1.  I would like to meet my Valentine Sweetie Duncan!  Mom lets go to Las Vegas!

2.  I would like to go to St. Louis and play in the Dog Park with Mr. Duffy, Gilbert, Georgie and Jackson.  This wish I am pretty sure I will get when the weather gets nicer.

3.  I would like everyone on Dogster to exist harmoniously.  Today was not a good example of that.

4.  I would like lots of play time with my cousin Bonnie!

5.  I would like the swimming pool to be left open all year round!  I don't care if it is cold outside!

The five pups that I am tagging are:
Ravan
Rosie
Muffin
Virgie
McGraw

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Valentine Tagged by Drizzle and Laci Noelle!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/414588</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:06:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/414588</guid>
		<description>I was Valentine Tagged by my friend Drizzle and Laci Noelle!

Here's the scoop on the Valentine Ta ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was Valentine Tagged by my friend Drizzle and Laci Noelle!

Here's the scoop on the Valentine Tag----
List your 5 Valentine wishes, and then tag 5 friends with a p-mail or rosette.
They will then write a diary entry and tag 5 friends with a p-mail or rosette, and so on and so on ;}

My 5 Valentine Wishes are:
1. I would love to meet Duncan in person

2. That this year Bonnie & I get to travel to St. Louis for a dog park meet up with that bunch.

3. That my Dogster and Catster friends have a very happy and healthy year.

4. That I do well in my first Agility trials this spring.

5. That good weather comes early and we get that pool open.

The five dogs that I am tagging are:
Jaz
Lacie Noelle
Bonnie
Hollywood
Chloe]]></content:encoded>
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	<item>
		<title>Valentine Tag by my Valentine Duncan</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/414333</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:50:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/414333</guid>
		<description>I was Valentine tagged by my Valentine Duncan!

Here's the scoop on the Valentine Tag----
List yo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was Valentine tagged by my Valentine Duncan!

Here's the scoop on the Valentine Tag----
List your 5 Valentine wishes, and then tag 5 friends with a p-mail or rosette.
They will then write a diary entry and tag 5 friends with a p-mail or rosette, and so on and so on ;}

My 5 Valentine Wishes are:
1.  I would love to meet Duncan in person

2.  That this year Bonnie & I get to  travel to St. Louis for a dog park meet up with that bunch.

3.  That my Dogster and Catster friends have a very happy and healthy year.

4.  That I do well in my first Agility trials this spring.

5.  That good weather comes early and we get that pool open.

The five dogs that I am tagging are:
1.  Luckee
2.  Hansome Jack
3.  Lusna
4.  Isabella (Bella)
5.  Dayzee]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Years Eve and New Years Day, 2008</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/408413</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Jan 2008 05:39:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/408413</guid>
		<description>I had a wonderful time on New Years Eve.  I went with Duncan to a party at All Fur Fun.  We were tak ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had a wonderful time on New Years Eve.  I went with Duncan to a party at All Fur Fun.  We were taken on a private jet to Pawaii with other partygoers.  There was food, champagne and music.  I saw lots of friends there, including my cousin Bonnie, who I did not know was going to be there.  Everyone had a wonderful time.  Midnight in Pawaii was 8pm central time.  I left after midnight and when I got home I found out I had been elected PDPC Royal Administrator for the month of January.  Actually I tied with Esperanza and we are both getting that honor.  Mr. Duffy made me a Royal picture and everything.  I had good news that my friend Tico is doing better and so is my friend Virgie!  I had set up a party in the Wiggles and Giggles Soda Shoppe before I left for my party for the Rainbow Bridge Ball, and even though it was last minute, those that attended had a good time.  I hope that this will be a good year for all family and friends.  I wish everyone health and happiness and friends to share it with.  Happy New Year!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tico's injury</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/403492</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:27:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/403492</guid>
		<description>At Welcome Waggin' I was given a little chihuahua to be a mentor to.  His name is Tico El Bandito an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ At Welcome Waggin' I was given a little chihuahua to be a mentor to.  His name is Tico El Bandito and he really did not need my help but we became good friends.  Two days ago he was attacked by a hawk in his own backyard.  He has severe injuries.  His family is facing huge vet bills and this is the second time this year.  One of their other dogs had to have some surgery this summer and they had to stretch to come up with money for it.  Members of Stafu have been trying to raise money to contribute to the family for Tico's medical bills and they are all wonderful to do this.  Sometimes it is difficult to give a pet the medical care that they need just because of the expense.  This family is trying to do everything  possible for Tico.  I am praying for his recovery and we will certainly help  with a contribution too.  There are so many wonderful, giving members on Dogster and Catster.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been Christmas Tagged by Flicka!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/402570</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:09:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/402570</guid>
		<description>Here are the rules...because it's Christmas time there are changes to the rules,each player needs to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Here are the rules...because it's Christmas time there are changes to the rules,each player needs to write a short note to Santa Paws and list five things on their Christmas list this year.Tagged dog's must put the rule's in their diary and their letter with five requests, then choose five pups to tag and list their name's.Let them know by pawmail or rosette that they have been tagged,and to read your diary for the instruction's on how to play,and since it's Christmas give them each bones or treats.

This is my letter to Santa Paws:

1.  This is very important, please let the doctors help my friend Tico.  He was attacked today by a hawk and he is just a little chihuahua and a very good friend.  His family loves him very much.

2.  Help find some good homes for doggies and kitties that need families to love them.

3.  Bring all my friends what is on their Christmas list.

4.  Treats for me!

5.  Toys for me!

The five dogs that I am tagging are:  Luckee, Abby Rose Baker, Rocky, Sugar and Bailey.]]></content:encoded>
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	<item>
		<title>I've Been Tagged By Baloo (And also by Katie)</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/398022</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:33:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/398022</guid>
		<description>Hey everypup! I've been tagged by Baloo (And also by Katie)
Here are the rules: Ask Santa Paws for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey everypup! I've been tagged by Baloo (And also by Katie)
Here are the rules: Ask Santa Paws for five things, tag five pups, and give them each five bones.

Santa Paws list:
1. Peanut Butter Biscuits!  YUM!
2. Bil Jac Treats YUM!
3. Lots of squeaky toys
4. Roofles YUM!
5.  Lots of play time with Bonnie

The pups that I am tagging are:
Mia 
Sienna
Teddy 
Candi
Drizzle

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!]]></content:encoded>
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	<item>
		<title>I've Been Christmas Tagged by Sissy</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/396609</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 1 Dec 2007 20:38:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/396609</guid>
		<description>I've Been Christmas Tagged by Sissy!  It&acirc;€™s a Christmas tag!!! This is what you have to do. It&acirc;€™s  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've Been Christmas Tagged by Sissy!  Itâ€™s a Christmas tag!!! This is what you have to do. Itâ€™s different than usual. (think 5/5/5)

You have to write a letter to Santa Paws with 5 requests in your diary.

Then you have to give whoever tagged you 5 bones or treats.

Then tag 5 more cats or dogs.

Dear Santa Paws,
I am writing to you my five requests for Christmas:
1. That I and all my loved ones stay healthy for this coming year.

2. That I get lots of time to play with my family and friends.

3. That I continue to make lots of nice new friends on Dogster.

4. That this summer I get lots of swimming time.

5. And maybe one more squeaky toy! (I know I don't need it, but I love them)

The five dogs that I am tagging are:
Rosie
Dayzee
Bailey (not me, of course)
Miss Lily
Sasha (the SharPei)
Happy Holidays.]]></content:encoded>
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	<item>
		<title>I've Been Christmas Tagged by Bella</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/395433</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:00:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/395433</guid>
		<description>It&acirc;€™s a Christmas tag!!! This is what you have to do.  It&acirc;€™s different than usual. (think 5/5/5)
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Itâ€™s a Christmas tag!!! This is what you have to do.  Itâ€™s different than usual. (think 5/5/5)

You have to write a letter to Santa Paws with 5 requests in your diary.

Then you have to give whoever tagged you 5 bones or treats.

Then tag 5 more cats or dogs.

Dear Santa Paws,
I am writing to you my five requests for Christmas:
1.  That I and all my loved ones stay healthy for this coming year.

2.  That I get lots of time to play with my family and friends.

3.  That I continue to make lots of nice new friends on Dogster.

4.  That this summer I get lots of swimming time.

5.  And maybe one more squeaky toy!  (I know I don't need it, but I love them)

The Five Dogs that I am tagging are:
Spark
Kaiden Jacob
Dancing Coconut Kisses
Lil Miss Mya
Twinkie]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Looking for Blue</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/394949</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:50:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/394949</guid>
		<description>I have a new friend Tinkerbelle.  She is a Siberian Husky/Chow Mix.  I read her diary this evening.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have a new friend Tinkerbelle.  She is a Siberian Husky/Chow Mix.  I read her diary this evening.  Tinkerbelle and her family are very concerned about Blue who has been missing from his home in Michigan since May.  There are many people looking for him.  Putting out information on this can help find him.  Tinkerbelle asked me to post this information in my diary also:
FEELING BLUE

Blue, a black and white Siberian Husky (4 year old male, brown eyes, microchipped) has been missing since May 8, 2007 from Brighton, MI. 

Dogster page: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/620507 

Website : WhereIsBlue.com 
E-mail: inform@whereisblue.com 

Telephone: (313) 550-6095 
Reward, over $1300 for the safe return or information leading to the safe return of Blue, no questions asked. 

I know there are many people and dogs praying for his safe return and we are too.  I would hate to be separated from my family and my family would be heartbroken to lose me.  I am sure that someone knows where he is.  Please return him to his family where he belongs.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wonderful Thanksgiving!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/393739</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:40:30 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/393739</guid>
		<description>I had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We had company stay with us.  My human brother and his wife stayed  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We had company stay with us.  My human brother and his wife stayed from Weds. through Sat.  They gave me lots of extra attention.  When they arrived I went rumaging through their stuff and I found a toy that they brought me for Christmas.  Needless to say I got it early!  I did not get the rest because they put things out of my reach after that!  On Thanksgiving my cousin Bonnie came over and we played outside and we each got some turkey mixed in with our dog food.  YUM!  I went for two playdates at Animal Outfitters while Mommy was out shopping with the company, after Thanksgiving.  So far the leftover turkey keeps appearing in my dog food, making it a wonderful meal.  You gotta love Thanksgiving!]]></content:encoded>
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	<item>
		<title>I've Been Thanksgiving Tagged by McGraw</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/393016</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:03:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/393016</guid>
		<description>IT'S THANKSGIVING TAG!!!!  I am one day late carrying this out.  I will call this the Day After Than ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ IT'S THANKSGIVING TAG!!!!  I am one day late carrying this out.  I will call this the Day After Thanksgiving Tag!

Here are the rules:

Because itâ€™s Thanksgiving time, there is a change to the rules. Each player needs to tell seven special things they are thankful for. Tagged dogs must post the rules in their diary and their 7 thankful things. Then choose 7 pups to tag and list their names. Let them know by pawmail or rosette that they have been tagged and to read your diary for the instructions on how to play.

1. I am thankful for my Mom and Dad.
2. I am thankful that I have a forever home.
3. I am thankful that I have a best friend in my cousin Bonnie.
4. I am thankful that I have so many wonderful Dogster friends.
5. I am thankful that I have the opportunity to swim and go to Agility classes.
6. I am thankful that I am healthy,
7. I am thankful that my Aunt Tracy takes care of me when Mom and Dad go away.

The seven dogs that I am tagging are:  Misty, Gilbert, Asta, Junebug, Mrs. Ali Snow, Milo and Chester!  I hope everyone had enough turkey yesterday.]]></content:encoded>
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	<item>
		<title>I've Been Thanksgiving Tagged by MacGregor</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/389824</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:24:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/389824</guid>
		<description>IT'S THANKSGIVING TAG!!!!

Here are the rules:

Because it&acirc;€™s Thanksgiving time, there is a cha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ IT'S THANKSGIVING TAG!!!!

Here are the rules:

Because itâ€™s Thanksgiving time, there is a change to the rules. Each player needs to tell seven special things they are thankful for. Tagged dogs must post the rules in their diary and their 7 thankful things. Then choose 7 pups to tag and list their names. Let them know by pawmail or rosette that they have been tagged and to read your diary for the instructions on how to play.

1.  I am thankful for my Mom and Dad.
2.  I am thankful that I have a forever home.
3.  I am thankful that I have a best friend in my cousin Bonnie.
4.  I am thankful that I have so many wonderful Dogster friends.
5.  I am thankful that I have the opportunity to swim and go to Agility classes.
6.  I am thankful that I am healthy,
7.  I am thankful that my Aunt Tracy takes care of me when Mom and Dad go away.

The seven dogs that I am tagging are:  Bonnie, Miss Frankie, Sasha Bunny Valentine, Scraplo, Boe, Rosie and Lacey.

Thank you MacGregor for tagging me on Thanksgiving!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bonnie &amp; I go to the photographer</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/387712</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:10:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/387712</guid>
		<description>This morning Mom gave me a shower.  That is not so bad but I do not like the brushing.  Then I went  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning Mom gave me a shower.  That is not so bad but I do not like the brushing.  Then I went to play with Bonnie while she was at work.  After work we met her at Animal Outfitters where Bonnie and I go on Thursdays to play with the other dogs.  Only they did not let us play.  We were there to have our pictures taken by a photographer.  First they tried to get the two of us together, but I was too rambunctious.  We took pictures separately and of course we are both quite cute, so the pictures were very good, if I do say so myself .  Mom and Aunt Tracy ordered pictures of us in all kinds of cute poses with a Christmas background.  Daddy can't wait to see them.  I was super tired when I got home after my big day.]]></content:encoded>
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	<item>
		<title>Tagged by Sasha, the beautiful Shar-Pei</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/384174</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Nov 2007 19:26:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/384174</guid>
		<description>I have been tagged by Sasha.  She is a Shar-Pei!

RULES ARE:
WHEN TAGGED, LIST 7 RANDOM FACTS ABO ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been tagged by Sasha.  She is a Shar-Pei!

RULES ARE:
WHEN TAGGED, LIST 7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF. COMPOSE A "NEW DIARY ENTRY"AND PUT IN THE 7 FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF. PICK 7 FURFRIENDS(DOG OR CAT) AND SAY SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT THEM. THEN P-MAIL THEM AND LET THEM KNOW THAT THEY ARE TAGGED. POST THEIR NAMES IN YOUR DIARY ALSO.

1.  Today is my birthday.  It is also my friend Buddy Boy's birthday.

2.  I am now 2 years old.  

3.  Last night I did a good job at Agility class.

4.  I like to play with my cousin Bonnie.

5.  Bonnie and I are going to take pictures together at a photographer next week.

6.  Bonnie and I go to the same Doggy Daycare.

7.  I love to swim!

The seven dogs that I am tagging are:
Darby
Mocha
Sara
Mia
Chester
Sienna
Taco

TAG YOU'RE IT!]]></content:encoded>
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	<item>
		<title>I've been tagged by the Mighty Mika</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/381281</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:38:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/381281</guid>
		<description>I've been tagged by the Mighty Mika who is a Schnauzer that is very talented in running Agility cour ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been tagged by the Mighty Mika who is a Schnauzer that is very talented in running Agility courses.
RULES ARE:
WHEN TAGGED, LIST 7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF. COMPOSE A "NEW DIARY ENTRY"AND PUT IN THE 7 FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF. PICK 7 FURFRIENDS(DOG OR CAT) AND SAY SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT THEM. THEN P-MAIL THEM AND LET THEM KNOW THAT THEY ARE TAGGED. POST THEIR NAMES IN YOUR DIARY ALSO.

1.  My nickname is Princess Bailey Blinkerson, because I like to blink a lot.

2.  I love to lick all the dishes in the dishwasher.  That is my job since I was a little puppy.

3.  I also go to Agility classes, but I am a beginner, not nearly as good as Mika.

4.  I love to swim and I love when kids come over and swim with me.

5.  I go to Doggy Daycare on days that Mom & Dad are both at work.

6.  Mom & Dad brought me home two days before Christmas when I was not quite 8 weeks old.

7.  Dad loves to teach me new tricks.  I do not work for free, there have to be treats involved.

The 7 dogs that I am tagging this time are:
1.  Muffin who is my big sister and one of my first Dogster friends.
2.  Checkers who looks adorable in his spider costume.
3.  Roswell, CGC, NPC who plays the games on PDPC so well.
4.  Baby who has only been on Dogster a month and has a fabulous page.
5.  Bandit who has such a wonderful sense of humor.
6.  Miss Lily who is a new friend.
7.  Tank who is the sweetest Bulldog.

TAG YOU'RE IT!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tagged by my good friend Duncan</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/380810</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:09:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/380810</guid>
		<description>I have been tagged by my good friend Duncan.  
RULES ARE:
WHEN TAGGED, LIST 7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT Y ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been tagged by my good friend Duncan.  
RULES ARE:
WHEN TAGGED, LIST 7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF. COMPOSE A "NEW DIARY ENTRY"AND PUT IN THE 7 FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF. PICK 7 FURFRIENDS(DOG OR CAT) AND SAY SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT THEM. THEN P-MAIL THEM AND LET THEM KNOW THAT THEY ARE TAGGED. POST THEIR NAMES IN YOUR DIARY ALSO.

1.  I really love all my Dogster friends.

2.  I am having a birthday next week.

3.  I don't like it when Mom puts clothes and hats on me.

4.  I don't like getting brushed.

5.  I like to bark and tell people that I want something.

6.  I would rather eat Bonnie's food than my own.

7.  I love going to Agility class.

The seven dogs that I am picking are:
Sabrina who is a very sweet Schnauzer
Buttercup who has such great ideas for activities on PDPC and makes it so much fun.
JoJo who is new to Dogster, so probably has not been tagged yet.
Raja Babu who became a pal of mine this summer.
Sunny Sunshine who is Bonnie's sweetie.
Georgie who works so hard on Welcome Waggin' and is so smart
My friend Hedwig who is so much fun.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am almost 2 years old</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/380465</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 05:58:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Next week I will be 2 years old.  Thinking back over these last two years, I realize that my pawrent ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Next week I will be 2 years old.  Thinking back over these last two years, I realize that my pawrents have come a long way.  I almost have them completely trained!  Its been rough but worth all the work.  Lets review what they have learned.  
1.  They know to give me a treat every time I pee or pooh
2.  Mom knows I like to go on a long walk each morning and stop and smell everything.
3.  I have broken them of that bad habit of putting me in a crate to sleep or when they go out.
4.  I have trained them to practically never go out without me.  They either go out separately or take me.  On the rare occasion that they go somewhere without me together, I make sure to make them feel really guilty when they get back.
5.  They know I like it when they bring me new toys so I have lots of toys.
Now lets talk about how they could improve in the future.  I would like to eat the same food that they eat.  They do take up too much room on the bed.  Mom has a bad habit of brushing me.  
We will work on these things this coming year and hopefully I will be able to report to you at this time next year, that these things have been corrected.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I was tagged by Ravan NPC</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/379067</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:15:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/379067</guid>
		<description>RULES ARE:
WHEN TAGGED, LIST 7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF. COMPOSE A &quot;NEW DIARY ENTRY&quot;AND PUT IN T ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ RULES ARE:
WHEN TAGGED, LIST 7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF. COMPOSE A "NEW DIARY ENTRY"AND PUT IN THE 7 FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF. PICK 7 FURFRIENDS(DOG OR CAT) AND SAY SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT THEM. THEN P-MAIL THEM AND LET THEM KNOW THAT THEY ARE TAGGED. POST THEIR NAMES IN YOUR DIARY ALSO.

1.  I am going to be 2 years old Nov. 1st.

2.  I love to swim, but the swimming pool is closed for the season.  Until it opens I will run across the cover, that is fun too.

3.  I go to Agility Class every Weds. night and one of the dogs from Dogster is in my class and his name is Auggie.

4.  My best friend is my cousin Bonnie.

5.  I am not a lap dog.  I follow Mom & Dad around, but do not like to sit in their laps.

6.  I love to go for long walks and smell EVERYTHING!

7.  I can jump really high.

The 7 Furfriends that I am tagging are:
1.  Emma  365291  Who is such a good friend and very smart and pretty

2.  Samson 516859 Because he is so cute in his clown costume

3.  Daphne 580762 who is sweet and pretty

4.  Liz 534753 who is a beautiful dog

5.  Beckham 429529 because he is such a cool cat.

6.  Lord Pippin 399796 because I am just starting to know him and he is great

7.  Bailey 380010 because she has such a great name! 

TAG You Are It!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've been tagged by Madison</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/376415</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:38:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/376415</guid>
		<description>Here are the rules of this dogster game of &quot;tag&quot; in case you've never gotten a chance to play. When  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Here are the rules of this dogster game of "tag" in case you've never gotten a chance to play. When you are tagged, you post 7 random facts about yourself, compose a "new DIARY entry" along with the rules and put them in your own DIARY. Then you pick 7 furs (kitties or doggies) to tag but make sure you tell them... a simple p-mail will do fine, or a rosette to tell them, but you must let them know that they have been tagged. Post their names also in your DIARY.

1.  I go to Agility Class with Augie (who is also on Dogster)

2.  I love to swim

3.  I love to take a long walk each morning with Mom.

4.  I have two cousins on Dogster, Bonnie and Asta.

5.  I am going to be 2 years old.

6.  I love to play with all my squeaky toys.

7.  I love to eat treats and human food when I get it.

The seven friends that I am tagging are:  
Celine
Sasha Bunny Valentine
Buddy Boy
Hedwig
Mojotiki
Virgie
Bonnie

Tag you're it!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Closed the pool</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/367848</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:27:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/367848</guid>
		<description>Today Mom &amp; Dad and my human brother Steve put a big, green thing over the swimming pool.  When they ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mom & Dad and my human brother Steve put a big, green thing over the swimming pool.  When they had it halfway on I realized what was going to happen, so I dove in.  The water was way lower than it usually is, but I had my last swim for the year.  Then I remembered the cover from last winter and how much fun it is to run on.  It makes a real cool thumping sound when you run on it.  I started running back and forth on the cover and if you hit the middle just right, you can make some water come up!  My cousin Bonnie is going to be so happy.  She loves to run on the cover, but she hates the swimming pool.  We are going to be playing chase on that cover now.  On Monday night I am going to go stay with Bonnie and Aunt Tracy for two weeks.  My Mom & Dad are going on a vacation without me!  I think that is unfair!  I will make them feel guilty, but I really will have fun at Aunt Tracy's with Bonnie.  She is my best friend.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wiggles &amp; Giggles</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/365201</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:26:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/365201</guid>
		<description>Welcome Waggin' made me the manager of The Wiggles &amp; Giggles.  This is our soda shoppe/dance hall fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Welcome Waggin' made me the manager of The Wiggles & Giggles.  This is our soda shoppe/dance hall for the members to socialize in.  Last night was its grand opening and also graduation.  I graduated from being a mentee to being a mentor.  I had the fun of catering the party.  Georgie provided the music and it was a really great party.  Lots of good friends there, both dogs and cats.  I think we will have lots of  fun there.  Georgie and Jackson went to the Doggy Olympics during the day.  That sounds like lots of fun.  Running and chasing a lure.  I would love that.  I would get that lure too!  Maybe next year Mommy will take me.  Bonnie and I would love to go to the St. Louis Dog Park meet up, but Mommy is going to be on vacation and Aunt Tracy could not handle an excited Bonnie and an excited Bailey all by herself.  If we went we could meet Georgie & Jackson, Mr. Duffy, Gilbert and a bunch of the other dogs that we know on Dogster.  Bonnie and I will have lots of fun just playing together.  Aunt Tracy will still have her hands full with just us.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Have not written for awhile</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/361319</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Sep 2007 04:41:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/361319</guid>
		<description>Last night I went to agility class and this time I paid attention and I did a real good job.  Last w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night I went to agility class and this time I paid attention and I did a real good job.  Last week I was more interested in what treats all the other dogs Moms had brought with them.  The kids got out early from school because it is so hot and they came over and played with me.  My cousin Bonnie slept over on the weekend so we got to play a lot and she got to watch me swim since she won't go near the water.  She is sleeping over again on Saturday. PARTY!  My mom talked to my human brother and he is going to bring Asta down on Thanksgiving and then there will be three dogs here counting me and Bonnie.  I am going to be real sad when Daddy closes the pool.  I do like running on the cover though.  It makes a cool noise when Bonnie and I chase each other across it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tagged</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/356546</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Aug 2007 21:02:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/356546</guid>
		<description>I've been tagged by my pal Gunnery Sergeant Sullivan.  Here are the rules of the game.
Each player  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been tagged by my pal Gunnery Sergeant Sullivan.  Here are the rules of the game.
Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged, need to post in their Diary the rules & their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose 7 dogs to tag and list their names. Donâ€™t forget to bark them a pmail that they have been tagged and to read your Diary, or, send them a fun Rosette announcing they've been Tagged!
1.  I love to swim.
2.  I love to go to agility class and I especially like the weave poles.
3.  I love to go visit Aunt Tracy and play with my cousin Bonnie.
4.  I love to sniff every inch of my morning two mile walk.
5.  I am currently in a photo contest for the local newspaper and if I am one of the top 12 dogs, I will be on a calendar.
6.  I love all my squeaky toys.
7.  I love my Dogster Pals.

The 7 dogs that I am tagging are:  Sabrina, Cody & Bella, Maxwell & Tovah, MacKenzie, Buddy Boy & Panda, Kayleigh Noel and Yuma.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Baby Bunnies</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/351768</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:14:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/351768</guid>
		<description>There is a hole in my backyard with baby bunnies.  Mommy won't let me pull them out and play with th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There is a hole in my backyard with baby bunnies.  Mommy won't let me pull them out and play with them!  They look more fun than my toys even.  My cousin Bonnie came over this weekend twice to play with me.  She won't go in the water so she gets too hot and has to go in the house.  We played tug with every toy I own.  She kept taking my football and that is the toy that I wanted to play with.  Then she took my crown and that was the next toy that I planned to play with.  Bonnie has a boyfriend, Sunny Sunshine!  Today if it is not raining, I plan to go swimming!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aussie Tagged</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/345756</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Aug 2007 05:14:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/345756</guid>
		<description>I have been tagged by Virgie!  My very nice friend from Australia.  I have to name 7 pawsome facts a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been tagged by Virgie!  My very nice friend from Australia.  I have to name 7 pawsome facts about myself.  I have to pick 7 other doggies and tag them by sending them a pmail or rosette announcing that they have been tagged and to read my diary.  So here goes:
1.  I love to swim
2.  I will be 2 years old in November
3.  I am a spoiled, only dog
4.  I like treats and human food much better than my dog food
5.  Mom & Dad have 9 year old twin grandchildren who play with me
6.  I have 2 cousins, Bonnie & Asta
7.  I am entered in a local newspaper photo contest to be on a calendar

The 7 dogs that I am tagging are:  Molly, Hedwig A Adorable, Sakari, Thumper, Yvie, Gibbon and Rowdy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've been summer tagged by Buttercup</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/345177</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:37:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/345177</guid>
		<description>This is different than the last tag because I only have to name five facts about me (instead of seve ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is different than the last tag because I only have to name five facts about me (instead of seven) and tag five doggies.  So here goes:
1.  I am not a lap dog.
2.  I go to day care two days a week.
3.  In the summer my fur turns a light green from the chlorine in the pool (or perhaps from rolling in the grass when wet).  We are not sure.
4.  I learned a new trick this week.  Daddy points his finger and says BANG and I fall down, roll over and play dead.  They never get tired of that one.
5.  I am training my pawrents to practically never put me in the crate.
The five dogs that I am tagging are Duncan, Zoe, Tegan, Georgie and Sassy.
I am sorry.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been Tagged by Duncan</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/343354</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:18:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/343354</guid>
		<description>Here are the rules of the game.  Make a diary entry giving 7 pawsome facts about yourself!  Choose 7 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Here are the rules of the game.  Make a diary entry giving 7 pawsome facts about yourself!  Choose 7 pals to tag and list them last!  Post the rules of the game.  Send your pals a pawmail or a rosette telling them they have been tagged to play the game!
My 7 facts are:
1.  I love to swim!
2.  I jump super high!
3.  I go on 2 mile walks each morning with Mom!
4.  I go to Agility Class!
5.  I would do any trick for a treat!
6.  I love all my toys!
7.  I would love to get up close to a kitty cat, but Mom pulls me away!
This is the first time that I have played the game.  So I am assuming I cannot choose Duncan since he chose me and I will try to use other dogs besides the ones that he picked.
I choose Bonnie, Asta, Muffin, Paxton, Koho, Ivy and Blizzard!  Rosettes are on the way and have fun!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dog Days of Summer</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/340700</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 22 Jul 2007 11:00:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/340700</guid>
		<description>Not a lot new here.  I am in my routine of doggy day care on Mondays and Tuesdays.  Wednesdays I go  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Not a lot new here.  I am in my routine of doggy day care on Mondays and Tuesdays.  Wednesdays I go to agility class.  Thursdays I have my play date with the other dogs at Animal Outfitters.  On the weekends the kids come over to swim with me.  Mom entered my picture in a contest that the local newspaper is running to do a pet calendar.  There are more than 300 pets entered so we shall see if I stay in the running.  Bonnie is going to sleep over on Weds. night so that will be fun.  Mom has been working a lot but I have Daddy to play with.  Mom became friends with someone on Dogster that also has Eskies and has an Eskie website and she put my picture on it.  We also became friends with someone who has a doggy bakery and they are going to send me cookies.  YUM!  I will share them with Bonnie.  I was very hyper at the last agility class.  I did things like running into the chute when Kaia was in it already and running up the A Frame before I was told to start and trying to get into everyone's treats.  Mom said she is going to make sure I am more tired when I go next time.  I had a lot of naps that day because it was raining.  Well, I have to go do my lifeguard job.  The kids are in the pool and I have to watch them.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Great Crate Protest</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/335450</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:13:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/335450</guid>
		<description>My cousin Bonnie stayed here for ten days.  She would not sleep in her crate.  Since Bonnie would no ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My cousin Bonnie stayed here for ten days.  She would not sleep in her crate.  Since Bonnie would not sleep in her crate, I refused to sleep in mine, also.  Mom slept upstairs in the guest room with both of us for those ten nights.  When Bonnie left, Mom decided I could stay out at night and sleep in their room (but not on the bed).  This morning she was going to go exercise and she got out my favorite treat that she gives me when I go in the crate.  I hopped in the crate and took the treat.  She closed the door on the crate and started to leave.  I started barking.  She left anyways.  I continued barking.  Daddy got up out of bed and let me out.  Round One goes to Bailey!  Victory is mine!  BOL!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cousins</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/334136</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Jul 2007 04:00:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/334136</guid>
		<description>I have two doggy cousins.  One belongs to my human sister and stayed with us for the last ten days.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have two doggy cousins.  One belongs to my human sister and stayed with us for the last ten days.  One is new in the family (just adopted) by my human brother and his wife and I have not met her yet.  They live in Chicago which is 150 miles away.  This cousin joined Dogster last week and I was so excited to be able to tell other doggies about her.  Everyone was friendly and made her feel real welcome.  I have to work on my sister  to put my other cousin, Bonnie on Dogster, also.  Bonnie went home and now I have no one to fight over my toys with.  I am going to miss that.  Yesterday the kids came over to swim and they brought two friends with them.  My day was very exciting because I have to watch these kids at all times when they are in the pool.  I patrol the side of the pool and also swim with them.  I was very tired when they went home.  I hope they come again today since it is going to be hot.  Well, got to go - time to go for my morning walk with Mom.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>4th of July</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/332511</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Jul 2007 14:02:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/332511</guid>
		<description>Well, like I was having a perfectly good day.  My cousin Bonnie is still here and we played outside. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, like I was having a perfectly good day.  My cousin Bonnie is still here and we played outside.  Bonnie doesn't swim, but I do so I was swimming and rolling in the dirt and swimming and digging holes and next thing I knew I was having a SHOWER!  Not only a shower, but brushing (Yuck) and then getting my teeth cleaned.  I thought that this was supposed to be a holiday.  I thought holidays were supposed to be fun.  There better be a really good treat waiting for me after all this.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Life with Bonnie</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/331117</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Jul 2007 12:47:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/331117</guid>
		<description>My cousin Bonnie has come to stay with us.  She came Weds. night and is staying until Friday the 6th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My cousin Bonnie has come to stay with us.  She came Weds. night and is staying until Friday the 6th.  She plays with all my toys and bones but will NOT get in the pool and swim with me.  I keep telling her it is a good way to cool off but I can't convince her.  Because she won't sleep in her crate, I don't have to either.  BOL!  Today we played a lot of tug in the yard.  So far the kids have not come over to play with us and Mommy has been busy weeding.  Maybe if Bonnie sees the kids and me in the pool she will come in.  Mommy is looking at me and saying that my fur is turning green from the chlorine in the pool.  I think that means a shower is coming up.  After the shower there is all that brushing.  Then she usually cleans my teeth. I hope she will be too tired from all the yard work and forget.  Green is a good color anyways.  Another thing I am now a Dogster Plus doggy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rainy Days - June 23, 2007</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/328116</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Jun 2007 05:39:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/328116</guid>
		<description>The last few days have been rainy.  For some reason no one wants to go outside to swim.  I don't und ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The last few days have been rainy.  For some reason no one wants to go outside to swim.  I don't understand.  I like sun, rain and snow.  Its all good.  If I go in the pool and get wet, why can't I go in the rain?  I hope the sun comes out today.  This week my cousin Bonnie is coming to stay with us for a week.  I better hide my bones and my good toys because Bonnie is rough with them.  Mommy always has to sew them up after Bonnie gets her big teeth in them.  I did not have agility class last Wednesday or play day on Thursday so I am looking forward to both this week.  My Daddy had some surgery so I have been staying home and keeping him company.  I am good company for him.  I follow him everywhere and we nap together.  I love Daddy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Father's Day June 17, 2007</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:43:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is Father's Day.  David &amp; Shannon came over to swim with me.  When they are here I patrol the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is Father's Day.  David & Shannon came over to swim with me.  When they are here I patrol the pool and watch them all the time.  I never take my eyes off of them.  If I am not watching them, I am swimming with them.  Aunt Tracy also came over with her boyfriend and my cousin Bonnie.  Her boyfriend also has a dog named Buck.  They did not bring him this time.  David & Shannon's Mom & Dad were there also.  Everybody (except Bonnie) was in my pool today.  Then they had a barbeque and Bonnie & I got some steak.  I also did my usual job which is being the pre-rinse cycle of the dish washer.  Mom tells me I also have a new cousin.  Uncle Todd & Aunt Rachel just got a dog from the Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago and named it Asta.  I hope that they bring it here to meet me.  Daddy got some nice presents and he was happy with all the company and cards and gifts.  I gave him lots of kisses.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunday-June 10,2007 JACKPOT</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/552101/diary/Baileys_tails_from_the_bark_side/322467</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:06:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is going to be a great day.  I can feel it in my &quot;bones&quot;.  Ha!Ha!  The sun is shining (means s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is going to be a great day.  I can feel it in my "bones".  Ha!Ha!  The sun is shining (means swimming), Mommy & Daddy don't go to work, maybe David and Shannon will come swim with me (Mom & Dad's grandchildren) and the best thing happened this morning.  Mom and I went for our usual walk and when we got back she wanted to water the flowers.  She was still wearing her snack pouch that she brings with on our walk to reward me when I poo & pee.
She bent over to fill the watering can, the pouch was partly open and I hit the jackpot.  Treats all over the ground.  I cleaned that up real good.  This is going to be my lucky day.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lots of new friends 6/8/07</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 8 Jun 2007 20:35:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>In the last couple of days I have made so many new friends on Dogster.  I am planning to really stud ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ In the last couple of days I have made so many new friends on Dogster.  I am planning to really study their web pages, because all of them look so interesting and I have not had a chance to read it all.  Muffin was my mentor and I met lots of them because of her.  I am very grateful.  On Weds. night I went to agility class and Mom and Dad thought I was not focusing.  I would do the routines but not exactly when they told me to.  Daddy said I had to focus because these lessons are 'spensive.  Lexie and Augie were there also.  Lexie is Kaia's little sister and Kaia had a birthday and gave me a treat bag.  Yay!
On Thursday I went to play day and I even played with Chase who is huge.  Mostly I played with my cousin Bonnie.  By the way they had a kiddie pool there.  I thought it was a big water bowl but I went and laid in it to make them happy.  When I came home I took a real swim.  Stayed home with Daddy today while Mommy worked and got in some more swimming,]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weds. June 6, 2007</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Jun 2007 05:46:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is Weds.  I like Weds.  Mom and Dad stay home and play with me.  It is nice and sunny today.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is Weds.  I like Weds.  Mom and Dad stay home and play with me.  It is nice and sunny today.  I have already had my walk and saw lots of other dogs this morning, plus the usual bunnies and squirrels.  I saw one kitty cat.  Later I am going to go swimming.  Bonnie (my cousin) still will not go in the pool.  Usually one of the kids comes over today and I will have someone to play with.  Yay!  I have agility class tonight so I will have a full day.  That means lots of treats for me.  I hope Mom brings the baby hot dogs.  Those are the best.  On Sunday Bonnie did not get to sleep over because Aunt Tracy got home early from Chicago and picked her up.  Mom was glad because she said we were being rambunctious, but dogs have to play and we always want the same toy and the same bone at the same time.  Well, got to go-lots to do.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>June 3, 2007-Summertime</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Jun 2007 04:17:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bailey NWD ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well its now summertime.  I just love summer.  I get to go swimming all the time.  I don't care if t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well its now summertime.  I just love summer.  I get to go swimming all the time.  I don't care if the chlorine turns my fur green-swimming is fun.  My parents have their grandkids come over and sometimes they bring friends.  They all get in my pool and I have lots of people to play with.  Yesterday my cousin Bonnie came over.  She is a big dog and she does not swim.  She stole my rawhide bone but that is okay since I have lots of them.  I am also loving agility class.  I run and jump and go through stuff and over stuff and they give me treats for doing it.  People are so easily amused.  On Thursdays I go to a play date with lots of other dogs.  Some of them are too big for me, but I play with the ones that are my friends, including my cousin Bonnie.  Today Bonnie is coming for a sleepover.  Maybe I can get her in the pool.  Will let you know what happens dear diary.]]></content:encoded>
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