Bishin Speaks » palmer

Every Kibble Counts

Bishin — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:53:12 +0000

Palmer takes food quite seriously, considering he eats the same thing most of the time.
It’s important to pick the perfect kibble bit. And eating directly out of the bowl isn’t an option for this classy fellow. Carpet only, perhaps to ensure mom brings out his nemesis – the vacuum monster – to play on a daily basis.

Play time puppy style

Bishin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 05:01:02 +0000

My pups blow off some steam in the living room when it’s too cold to play outside.

Notice how Luca, the wheaten, who is four times as big as Palmer, adjusts herself so they’re equal playmates.

Love my puppies!

Palmer’s Snowboots dance

Bishin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:32:24 +0000

When it gets very cold, Palmer needs to wear little boots to go outside (otherwise he refuses to walk, and stands with one leg in the air like a tripod). He loves the boots once he’s outside, but everytime we put them on, this is what happens:

Palmer and Luca

Bishin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:27:18 +0000

My dogs, Palmer and Luca, are a really amazing addition to my life. There have been times when I’ve been depressed, and haven’t wanted to get up in the morning. But then, a little paw would coax me out of bed. Even if I’m anxious, they still have to pee, right? So on some of my worst days, I’ve been forced to get out of bed, not by my friends or family (not that they didn’t try), but by a little life that was dependent on me.

Palmer is 5 now, and Luca is almost 4. I’ve had Palmer since he was 3 months old. He was my first dog, and I always say he made me fall in love with the entire species. Living in Quebec, I became educated about our dire puppy mill situation after I became a dog owner myself. So when it came time to get Luca, she was from the SPCA. She was 10 months old when we found her, and it was Palmer who brought her to my attention. He sat down next to her cage and whimpered. That was it. I melted. It’s crazy that this is their first real appearance on the blog. But, in all fairness, it didn’t become a personal blog until recently. Now that it is, I figured I’d post some pictures of my little muppets.

matching pups and furniture

Bishin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:06:24 +0000

Kinda disturbing how well my dogs match the decor in my apartment.

Me & P

Bishin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:20:12 +0000

There’s nothing like coming home at the end of the day to a couple of happy dogs. This is my little dude, Palmer, licking his chops after a treat.

Just Smile

Bishin — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:49:58 +0000

Having one of those moments?

Let out the tension: Stretch.

Perk up.

And smile.

Life goes on…