Liberty Kitchen - Downtown ATX

My parents and I went to dinner tonight with my Aunt Michele and Uncle Brian.  They came all the way from Houston and they even brought a toy for me!  

We went to Liberty Kitchen right down the street from our kennel-in-the-sky.  We had a table on the patio because of course I am not allowed inside the restaurant.  We didn't mind as the weather was perfect for sitting on the patio. 

I was a very good girl for most of the dinner. But I was only a somewhat good girl when the food was served.  I did peek my head above the table and try to give Mom my paw to shake several times while she was trying to eat with hope that she would reward me with a taste of her food. But can you blame me?  They were eating lobster stuffed with bourbon soaked crab meat, gumbo, redfish, lobster omelette, and shrimp and grits. Everything looked so tasty!  

I received so much attention from everyone at the restaurant.  I don't know why, but sometimes I encounter drunk people who compare me to a skunk.  Drunk guy asked Mom if he could pet me and he told me I look like a little skunk.  I wanted to say, "Oh yeah?  Well, you smell like a little brewery." 

But we all had a very nice time and I am glad I finally got to meet my parents' very dear friends. Here I am with my Uncle Brian. 

P. Terry's - Downtown ATX

This morning I ran errands with Mom while Dad slept in thanks to something called Presidents Day. First we went to the dog store. Mom bought more treats to use at my obedience training and I picked out a plush soccer ball that I wanted. Mom kept taking the soccer ball from me and putting it back but I was just as determined so I grabbed the soccer ball every time we passed it. Mom finally relented and bought it for me. 

Then we went to fill the car with gas and have some breakfast. Mom drove through P. Terry's and ordered an egg sandwich.  When we got to the window a lady smiled and gave me a huge milk bone!  Mom decided we should not eat in the car so she parked and we ate on P. Terry's patio.  This was such a great experience that Mom says she will only eat at "Abby friendly" establishments from now on. 

Barking Hound Village Daycare - Downtown ATX

This morning I knew something was up.  I wasn't asked to go into my kennel after my morning walk.  Mom left my harness on while she finished dressing for the day. I knew I was going somewhere, I just didn't know where. 

Mom and Dad got their computer bags together and jingled their keys and just as I suspected, I was going with them today! We had a short car ride and arrived at my new daycare, Barking Hound Village. 

I was so excited to be there!  I could already smell all the other dogs and I needed to hurry up and meet them. I didn't even care to say goodbye to my parents even though Mom tried to hug me tight. I squirmed away from Mom and went immediately with Miss Sarah, my new daycare teacher. 

Miss Sarah took me to my own private kennel made up of soothing white picket fences.  No metal crates here at Barking Hound Village.  I am surrounded by my new dog friends who also have their own white picket fence kennels.  Inside my kennel I have a raised cot, my own water bowl, and a view of the TV which is tuned into Animal Planet (my fav).  Some of the other dogs have their own blankets and toys that they brought from home. I'll definitely need to speak to Mom about packing my  own blanket and toys to bring to daycare.  Miss Sarah told me to just relax for a little while and soon I will get to go to the playground with all the other dogs!  

Here I am with Mom and Dad on my first day of daycare. 

And here I am on the playground with my new daycare friends! 

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Pawstin Dogwalkers - Downtown ATX

Mom has been very sick the last two weeks and Dad has been been working nights and weekends picking up Mom's slack at their law firm.  So I've been spending extra time with Samuel, my Pawstin dogwalker, and all of my dog-walkin' pals! My pals come to my kennel-in-the-sky with Samuel to pick me up for our walks. I show them all of my toys and Mason, the yellow dog, tries to sneak out with my favorite bone!  Samuel sets him straight though. I just love my time with my Pawstin pals!