Sunshine, Lollipop and Rainbow

My Little Princess

Lollipop

An Orchid Study

Peek a boo!

Making tracks!

Let me in p-p-please. It's c-c-cold out here!

Phew! That walk was a long one!

Lollipop looking lovable!

Lollipop's Perch

 
Lollipop likes to sit at the window and keep an eye on the world.  A cat came to the window this morning but Lollipop missed that one.  Yes, that is a Christmas poinsetta still healthy in February.   

Play Ball?

Lollipop's Favorite Toy

After all that has been spent on Lollipop's toys, her favourite is my old rolled up hair scrunchie.  It makes a ball that is just the right size and she loves to chase it.

Heavy Eyes

Yes, it is almost nap time for Lollipop!

Lollipop

It is so nice to see Lollipop beginning to play with her toys. She started with the light ones like this stuffed bunny.  Of course, most of her toys are pink.  Last night she had a go at Winston's big bone!  He left it here after visiting during the week. 

Holey Roller!

Lollipop is beginning to play with her toys. She didn't bother with them the first few days. Her favourite is this Holy Roller Ball.  That was the name on the tag-- I love it!  It is light, bounces well and she can pick it up easily because of the holes.  She jumps on it while it is bouncing and brings it back to me.  What a smart girl!

Bran Flakes

Bran Flakes solved Lollipop's little "problem" yesterday. We went out to Bulk Barn and bought her a small bag, $0.41 worth of Bran Flakes. I gave her a heaping teaspoon and she loved them...people food, you know! By evening they worked; her plumbing is working normally now. I will add a few flakes to her food every morning.

Do Horizontal Stripes Make Me Look Fat?

Lollipop is wearing her new T-Shirt! This morning when we came in, her belly wasn't covered in wet sand from the pathways. She is dozing on the duvet now. She enjoyed visiting yesterday especially after they brought Winston, that noisy nosey Boston Terrier out of the room! Winston loves her but she is pretty sure she doesn't love him!
At bedtime last night, she ignored her crate when we went to the bedroom...made herself comfortable on the duvet. I felt sorry but had to put her in the crate. To my surprise, she didn't complain . . . Yay!!! She just walked in and turned around a few times before dropping down for a nice sleep. God love her! She is so easy to train.
 
She recognized her former owner who dropped by with her papers. Lolli's tail began to wag at great speed but the lady paid little attention to her. It made me feel sad. Anyway, Lollipop was delighted to see everyone, especially the children. She kept coming back to me for a little rest when she needed it. We have bonded!
Lolli is a Shih Poo, i.e. half Shih Tzu and half Poodle. She came from a local breeder who has a booth at our local Flea Market.
I will be looking for her new crate today...pink would be nice but we'll see what is available. I want to return the one Glenn and Grace lent us. Grace's sister told me about a supplement (Angel Eyes) I can add to her food and water which will prevent tear stains. We called the pet store and they are holding a bottle for me.

Lollipop Rolling in the Duvet

She loves the duvet...but I won't let her on the bed until she has been outside. She peed on it the other night, that is why the cover is off. She acts like this duvet is alive, she rolls, jumps on the puffs, burrows under it and whimpers because she is lost in the folds. I get her untangled and she does it all again!
We had a nice walk at 6:00 AM. It was lightly raining. Who would ever have thought I would be out in the rain at such an hour! I get dressed as soon as I get up, and when I am done I let Lolli out of her crate. Last night she slept through the night with no wimpering. She is excited and joyous to come out of her crate! We go right downstairs to the door, she waits while I put my coat and boots on and I make her sit nice at the door. And she has to "stay" while I open the door. When it opens I go out first and then I tell her "ok, come!" and she leaps out! I can't have her tripping me as we go out for our walk, I have enough trouble getting around as it is! Besides, this is what Caesar Millan recommends--show her you are the leader by going out first. We had a quick walk, twice around the complex. Lollipop stopped twice to pee and she got half a peanut each time. I had to put her in the sink as soon as we got home and spray/rinse her underside with warm water. She was quite wet and full of sand. They put so much sand on the walkways every time it snows but at least in here is is only sand and not salt too. The dogs we met this morning were not as friendly as the ones we met yesterday. Maybe better luck on the next walk.
She had some breakfast (kibble for small breeds) and some water. Then she watched me make the coffee and empty the dishwasher. I shared a tablespoon of my no-fat Greek yogurt w/peaches with her...she can have some people food, since she seems to be already very familiar with it but I will wean her to lean chicken and yogurt and it has to be in her dish, never from the table. She is agreeable to that; she is just thankful I am sharing.
Well, that's early morning done. We are going shopping later this morning for some things she needs, like a coat to protect her belly from wet sand, a few toys, a new crate so we can return the one my son lent us. I have a list of things we need. Lollipop will come shopping with me. She will sit in my purse, zipped up with her head out. She loves it!
She fell asleep while I was posting this.