The Truth About Ennis

I have been so busy I forgot to tell you about my play date with Ennis! Between renovations to the dog park, Daddy being home all the time and all the rain seems like it was just yesterday. Hard to believe it's nearly been a week! We had quite a visit.

You get to go on a car ride to visit Ennis. Only good dogs get to go for car rides. I love car rides so I try to be good. Daddy says I have to be extra good in the car or he'll throw me out the window and a hawk will get me. I don't think he would, but you can't be too careful.

Have I mentioned that Ennis is rich? You should see his place. It's beautiful! Below is a blurry picture of me admiring the fish in his very own lake. I love to drink out of the lake. It tastes SO much better than tap water.



Ennis has gravel paths all over his dog park. Running in gravel is fun! When you go fast enough gravel flies everywhere! I can run almost as fast as Tico, but Ennis leaves us both in the dust. Ennis told me he loves fast girls. Below you can see he's whispering sweet nothings in my ear. I believed him at the time, but later found out he's all talk and no action.



After a lovely romp in the dog park we went back inside. Tico and Ennis played u-de-bich. Ennis ignored me the whole time. He wouldn't have a thing to do with me and even growled at me when I got too close. He pays a LOT more attention to Tico than he does to me.

Then I noticed that despite being five or six times Tico's size, Ennis was always de bich. Every time. Finally it dawned on me. Ennis is gay! He's too pretty to be straight anyway. Don't you think?



We sure would have made some beautiful puppies. I don't care if he is gay. I still love him. He's the only dog I know besides Tico that doesn't scare me half to death. I know we'll always be friends. I'll just have to keep my eye out for the little chi I saw at the public dog park a few weeks ago. If it was meant to be, our paths will cross again. Until next time, chiao!

Taking Care of Daddy

Daddy worked on our dog park all weekend. He's trying to make it as nice as Ennis's dog park. He's got a long way to go if you ask me.

Daddy lets me help when he works outside. I keep an eye out for squirrels, birds, and monsters. I hear monsters all the time, especially when I go out at night. So far I haven't seen any but I know they are out there...watching me.

I'm really good at digging holes. Apparently not good enough. Every time I start digging Daddy yells at me. Geez! Try to help a guy out and he puts you inside.

Daddy also puts me inside when I get on his nerves. I don't know what that is, but I need to find out. If I stayed off the nerves I could stay outside longer.

I hate being inside when Daddy is outside. Even in my sun puddle there ain't no sunshine when he's gone. Me and squirrely watch him through the door and wait for him to come back in to play with us. Today we waited a really long time.


When he finally did come in, Daddy was soaking wet, muddy, and in need of a bath. He got all wet and soapy. I helped him dry off and cleaned all the soap off real good, especially behind his ears. Then we settled down together on the couch for a little nap.



I like any story that ends in a nap with Daddy!

Not MY Fault!

Me, Tico and Daddy are in big trouble. Anneedabus says he can't take us anywhere. Shoot! I love to go on car rides! He said we leave him no choice. He's laying down the law and all three of us better behave.

It all started when we went on a car ride to have dinner with Ennis and his daddies. Ennis is RICH! He has his own private dog park with a lake, a river, a waterfall, giant rocks, and gravel paths. Ennis goes outside and comes back in whenever he wants. He eats GIANT food, drinks from a bowl I could bathe in, has more toys than I can count and he doesn't have to share with anyone.

While the daddies were eating dinner, Tico and Ennis started playing. Boys will be boys. To keep from getting trampled, I sat at Daddy's feet and asked him to pick me up. I didn't want any people food or anything. I was tired from exploring Ennis's dog park and just wanted a safe spot for a little nap. Anneedabus fussed at us and made Daddy put me down.

This morning Anneedabus put his hands on his hips, stomped his foot and told Daddy me and Tico were going to have to sleep in our crates at night. It's Tico's fault. He jangled his collar, barked, growled and otherwise carried on so much last night that none of us got any sleep. Well, I did. I only know because Daddy told me all about it.

Daddy had a long talk with me after Anneedabus went to work. He said it wouldn't be fair for me to keep sleeping with him if Tico has to sleep in the crate. Sounds plenty fair to me--I didn't do anything wrong! Then Daddy explained how hard it is for Tico to live with me because I'm so perfect and beautiful. Good point.

We're going to see if Anneedabus will compromise. I'll agree to sleep in my crate Sunday through Thursday if I can sleep with Daddy on Friday and Saturday nights. It's a big sacrifice, I know. That's just how I roll. I hope Anneedabus agrees. I wouldn't think of peeing in his shoes, but I could.

Daddy Worked...and I Helped!

Daddy is remodeling our private dog park. He found out about my super secret doorway. I got impatient waiting for Tico one day and slipped through before Daddy opened the gate. Busted. I've got to find another way out before I go into heat.

We got to help Daddy on Saturday. Me and Tico were in charge of digging holes. It's dirty work, but somebody has to do it. We helped so much that Annedabus had to give us both a bath.

Anneedabus works really hard. He goes away to a secret job every day. Tico went with him one time when he was a puppy but doesn't remember much about it. He goes to school, too. Anneedabus cooks for Daddy, feeds me and Tico, and takes us on walks. While we were digging holes to help Daddy he was cutting down trees. We worked so hard that after our baths, we took a nap.


Next to Daddy, I love Anneedabus more than anyone in the world. I'm glad he's got Tico to cuddle with. As long as Tico is with Anneedabus I don't have to worry about him stealing Daddy from me.

Enough About Me Already

Daddy's computer told him The Adventures of Tico & Toodles has more fans than The Crotchety Old Man. Makes sense to me. Two adorable chihuahuas like me and Tico are more interesting than almost anything I can imagine. Especially when it's mostly about me.

Don't get me wrong. I adore Daddy. I follow him everywhere he goes. Everywhere. There is no place I'd rather be than asleep by his side. Even so, I know as well as y'all do that he can ramble on about the dumbest things. I think it's cute but know he is an acquired taste for some.

Today he told me all about you. One of you lives in Germany. Wow! I bet it's Heidi Klum. Hi Heidi! Tell Seal I said hello and give him a kiss for me!

The rest of you are spread across 16 different states. Most of you live in Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, Virginia and Tennessee. Daddy said I also have friends in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Des Moines, Chicago, San Antonio, and Fargo. Get out! If I ever decide to run away it's good to know I have plenty of options.

I'm famous! And I'm only five months old. Look out! Forget about taking Uga's place as the UGA mascot. I have bigger dreams! Daddy, I'm ready for my close-up!

Better than Daddy's Lap

The windows have been open in our house lately. I love the fresh air, but it can get a little chilly around here--especially in the morning. We chihuahuas aren't really fans of chilly weather.

Tico and I each have our own day beds. Most of the time I prefer to nap in the lap of my daddy where it's warm and I know nothing will get me. You can't be too careful when you only weigh three pounds.

Yesterday morning it was really cold. Daddy made fire in the window behind our day beds. I've never been so surprised in my whole life! I've slept in front of that window many many times and had no idea. When the fire is on the day beds get toasty warm. It's even warmer than Daddy's lap.

Now I need to shout out to a few of my friends:
* Hi to Socia--hope the two street dogs your Momma took in haven't mugged you or anything.
* Big hug to Scarlett--hope you're recovering from your surgery.
* Hi Aunt Gingie--you stop worrying about me and Tico and take care of yourself!
* Aunt Joni Daddy said he was going to bring us to the office to see you soon.
* Cody, take care of Ella and Curly.
* Lucas--hope Terri has passed along the puppy kisses me and Tico sent you.
* Secret Admirer. Thank you very much. I'm flattered. But I don't want to have your babies.
* Tico...Happy Birthday Bro!

A Colossal Disaster!

We stopped at the Dog Park on our walk yesterday. It was a colossal disaster. Last time we watched the big dogs play from the Very Important Pup section. Or so I thought. Turns out, it's not a VIP section after all.

We ran into a pack of giant wolves coming out as we were going in. They were huge! Any one of them could have swallowed me whole. Anneedabus carried me so the wolves couldn't step on me or eat me.

Unlike last time, there were other dogs in the VIP section. They even allow mutts to come in! OMG! I was horrified.

A pit bull puppy came over to mug me--or worse. I screamed and ran to Daddy. He wanted to pick me up but Anneedabus wouldn't let him.

I tried to sit between Daddy's feet, but he walked away every time. I was on my own. I wanted to scream but I didn't. It was time to be a big girl. I put my tail between my legs, tried not to move and hoped the other dogs would not see me and leave me alone.

Just as I was thinking things couldn't get any worse, I see Daddy playing with strange dogs. He's even playing with the pitbull that tried to rape me! O! M! G!

Then I saw him. Move over, Ennis. There's a new man in town! I don't know what his name is but he is one hot little chihuahua. Daddy said we are the same age and that he looks just like the Taco Bell dog. All I know is he has dreamy eyes, tiny little paws, short hair and get this...he's even smaller than me!

I hope he'll be there when we go to the Dog Park again. Maybe next time he'll notice me and come over to play with me. I might even let him sniff me a little before I run away. Perhaps he'll even catch me.