Olive and I stand inside the garage while I deliberate the next move. OH GO AHEAD YOU CRAZY POOCH. We found Hawaii a very inviting and relaxing place to visit Mahalo ! e.g. She finds the magic spot and leaves a package. She tries this twice more during the day and I finally surrender. Literally. It is moments like these that I cant believe shes actually mine! Here (on the left) is a photo of G2 on a retrieve with the girls and my dad John Nicols Sr. Kinda fuzzy sorry about that. *anna, Thanks Anna. She flings anything off her head like a slingshot. So, if Olive wipes her mouth along the bottom of the couch after shes done eating, is that evidence of good behavior or bad? Olive was also placed on Clavamox (antibiotics). I will add to those voices that are supporting you through the puppy phase. GOD, OLIVE, SOMETIMES YOU ARE SO PREDICTABLE. I try to grab the bully twig off the floor in the same fell swoop that I offer her the biscuit, so she doesnt see me and change course. Looking at the horizon, it felt like a big grey pool cover was placed over this corner of the earth. Thanks so much for your kind words as always you give inspiration! Well, sort of. This first post after the break was surely written from that beautiful heart of yours. And I am lifted by the knowledge that you are replete with blessings of your own, the miracle of raising your son. I pick them up and the other four that were still tethered to their stakes and bring them into the garage. We didntrequire a perfect dog but we neither could we handle aparticularly challengingone, at least not temperament-wise. To be continued. A small sage-colored glazed terra cotta vase with the tiniest neck at the top. Every so often, when we are standing in line, waiting to gain entrance to the exhibit, Olive pops into my head. There are three main types: retrievers, setters and flushing dogs. Vivian. Northern California Weimaraher Rescue sent a car for Zoey as soon as they could. I promise, this is the last shot we do today. Most likely she will be adopted by someone ahead of you on our waiting list. I feel safer driving around New York. NOW YOU JUST HAVE A DIFFERENT VIEW FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS. She looks away, out the window, and starts barking at the SUV flying down the neighbors driveway. This is Olives finely-tuned biological cue to run downstairs into the darkened bathroom and alternately whine, cry and bark. Am Aust Ch Camelot's Just Bewitching (Imp USA), Aust Ch Terrae Incognitae Red Max (Imp Italy). Harry circles back by the humans, and from about 12 feet away, you can see the poop caked on and smeared across his red collar (and yes, I am gagging as I write this). (And mine.) Olive, see that newspaper on the floor over there, go potty on it. She looks at me as though I have completely lost my mind. Olive stares right through me as though I am an apparition. Some of the gusts are so powerful, I am afraid the house is going to be air lifted from its foundation. I think Olive is about to go. I can tell by the look YOU CAN TELL BY WHAT, THE LOOK ON HER ASS? I say. It also makes me think of Christmas. I have been ruined. Recently John, John Sr., and the kids all went out to hunt doves. 'Ekahi's Smarty Pants - Patty - sired by CH Tsuru-Tani-Nani Smartasawhip JH. By the way, this is also the face she wears when she tries to telepathically send the same message over and over and over. His most comical trait has been earning the title Captain Cadaver! NOW. Once shes home, she invariably heads for her water bowl, takes a drink then starts racing through the house like a spooked antelope. And then I see it. Its now between four and 6pm and the house posts and beams begin to actually creak. , Dear Isabella Rose, Thank you so much for your generous and heartfelt response to this story. Id prefer a Pointer, he said, in a tonewhich did not invite discussion. Thank you for your kind prayer. He was never a true rescue situation in that there was no pressure to hurry and place him, they wanted verification that he was going to a qualified loving family before letting him go. (LogOut/ Ive spent considerable time in the past viewing your featured photo and each time I see it, it still takes my breath away. It can be a little intimidating to any dog who is a bit fearful or submissive and it doesnt help when Olive starts to vocalize. I had to drop her off late on a Sunday afternoon because my flight was scheduled for what I have historically referred to as Farm Time. That means prior to 6am. Had she been neglected? Hehad lived with us for eight years, fromthetime we adopted him and he doveonto my husbands lapfor thebrief ride home, licking my husbandsface and spinninginexcitement asIstrained tofocus on theroad. Shes running for local office. I am delighted to hear from youhow is your life transition coming along? Me on the telephone with the Vet last week: Hey Doc, you know this cough suppressant you prescribed for Olive? (LogOut/ THATS YOU? During the Christmas break from dog shows,we thought January would be a good time to take a short trip to Hawaii to go to some dog shows, see our dogs there and meet 'email' friends. I pray you will have many happy years together. I feel like Mrs. Clauss fatter sister. **The couple who gave him up were friends with one of the staff of Weim rescue and she vetted us extensively. Standing on top of a mountain being the only object to buffet 25 mph winds where its 15 degrees, was not my idea of fun. Weimaraners require confident and interesting training. Gundogs are keen to follow scent trails, enjoy seeking out objects hidden around the house and are fond of holding and carrying soft toys, which theyll often proudly present to you or your visitors. In March,we drove four hours to meetZoey,at an appointment sanctionedbythe Weimaraner Rescue groupwhich wasboardingherata pristineprivate kennelbehindaModesto suburb orchard. Am I crazy? Especially on a Monday morning. Shes a medic, a comic, a muse and a diva and you are so right, we get the dogs we need! However, to Olive it was great fun. It was such great simple fun. Their love is truly a sanctuary. They have active minds so need intellectual activities to keep them occupied. As the afternoon begins to fade away, the wind gusts become more powerful and more frequent. I cant explain howbut I knewfrom the moment I sawZoeys photo on theRescue website thatshe was going to be our dog. They need me to trim back the extra stalks. I just popped over to your place and saw a photo of your weim, Sheltowee the tree-climber. And Im glad to see her. People commonly approachusto tell ushow beautiful Zoey is. I am grateful that Zoey has completed our family. Lets start with the basics. Firstly, of course, we visited the famous Waikiki Beach, just across the road from our hotel. It is wonderful to be known by someone who cherishes as much as I, what is precious in life. I love the heirlooms; however, I am open to other tomatoes. As of now, hes healthy and by my side, most of the day and thats the way we like it :O). Shes eating, sleeping and playing. Weimaraner, all covered with fur, I lost my grey lunchbox to some other cur. On your site, your photographs and your sentiments are incredibly beautiful. I try repeatedly to get her to lie down. It would have to be more creative. Yes, I will post pics of what I see.. May I ask where home is? Its now 8pm and Frankenstorm has made landfall about 100 miles away in South Jersey. Zoey climbed into our car. I wasnteven certain that we were ready for anotherdogbut Grecko was sleeping all dayand my husband wasnt sleeping all night and whilebrowsing rescue sites I saw Zoeysphotonext to the word Sweet. Then I setto work on my husband. If they spot water, theyll no doubt try to have a paddle, so carry a dog towel on walks near lakes, ponds and even puddles! Hugs and prayers, We look a little bare on the west side, but it should end up being easier to manage. Love your Red River Gorge photos. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The couple, from what I understand, lost their employment and home. Get out of the stall. However, no matter how hard I tried, Olive was never far from my thoughts. The minute I wrote Red Velvet Weimaraner, I started to salivate for a red velvet cupcake. NOW. Inside the studio, under the hot lights, I remove Olives virgin wool sweater and ignore her question about whats a virgin wool. (Part II), Nevada Desert Drought and Our Vanishing Mustangs, Broken and Beautiful: Abandoned Desert Homestead. Last week, I received a gift from someone that Olive apparently decided was a musical instrument. Maybe shes dreaming of a tiny Santa Paws. Olive as always is curious beyond measure but unfailingly well-behaved. Thank Christ thats over Olive. Olive opens her eyes and lifts her head towards me in a very familiar and expectant way. It's free and you don't need to have a WordPress account. I guess, a lot of red will do that. And so begins my separation anxiety. RIGHT AFTER SHES EATEN DINNER. In some ways, it is a reminder about how we might live our own lives; to be happy, have fun and live in the present. A Mocking bird. She races upstairs, leaps onto the bed and closes her eyes. Now that I think of it, why are weather reporters called meteorologists when they do not report on meteor showers or meteorites that fall to earth? As well as physical challenges, they need lots of mental stimulation and thrive on human companionship. The Wizard of Oz ditty floats to the forefront of my brain, The wind began to switch the house to pitch and suddenly the hinges started to unhitch. Olive does not like this at all. So, I look forward to when I return home and pick her up. Hence, here I am establishing contact with you and making sure there is a chance to find a boy similar to him someday again. Then, BOOM. In that sense, we feel helpless. In that photo,taken through the bars of her kennel,she appearedempty-eyed, slightly thin, sad and a bit lost but notas tragicas some of the dogs I saworas our Plott Hound, Grecko, when he dons a pathetic face in an attempt to earnan extrascrap of meat. I know thats not epic, but it gives you an idea of us looking for a good fit for our family while trying to fit people with the right Weims for their families. You can wean her off it if shes not coughing. I look over at a subdued but no longer miserable Olive. Me on telephone to Doc again: Yeah, Doc, Olive is starting to act like a feral dog around food. Im grateful for your insights into and appreciation for the gifts that these animals bring. This was your choice Olive. Its an adult and its obviously injured. Hopefully you can stick around at least until the 1st. Which prompts the next head snap. While I am confident that she wouldnt hurt the other dog, the other dog doesnt know that, so I always go on high alert when Olive starts to sing like a frustrated loon. Holy Shit, I think. thanks for sharing this story! They understand our hopes, dreams, fears and longings. Just kidding about the last one. Getting a Puppy? We have begun to look at used 24 foot class RVs. Theres not a D battery, jug of bottled water or generator to be had in the two states about now. Cliff has been busy around the farm, and on some much-needed landscaping revision. NOT ON SIDEWALKS. As Im laughing, Im thinking to myself, Thank God, weimaraners as a breed dont like to be dirty. I look at Olive and with a straight face ask: SO, OLIVE WOULD YOU LIKE A CRAP SANDWICH FOR DINNER OR CHICKEN? She cocks her head sharply when I come to the word chicken. Smart dog. A puppy fix never hurt anyone. Sorry, we didnt get any video or action photos. Viv. Are you planning to blog while you are traveling? During our time with rescue, we helped place and transported close to 20 dogs in just a few years. Why have I not learned yet? FOOD. Thank God, her recent insatiable lust for food has diminished substantially now that shes off her cootie meds. Yes, Im waiting. In the days that followed,Zoeyembezzleda towerof toilet paper (she uses it to make confetti,)twotiny yellowblankets intendedforaneighborsbaby shower,abottle of blueberry honey, threepens andan avocado. Like a deer, trapped in the blinding glare of the headlights of mechanized monsters. Olives head snaps around and she looks at me for reassurance. Olive would run alongside me, jumping up repeatedly trying to snatch it from my hands. Merry Christmas to all! Go potty and be fast. As the rain and wind slap her in the face, her eyes become narrow slits. No, this is just not right I think. Again and again and again. That being saidsometimes unfortunate circumstances engulfs a person. Nightswe put her to rest inanold overstuffed chair at the foot of our bed. Maybe thats because her AKC name is Watchpoint n Camelots Radiance. Yes, True Dat. These will do. Hugs and enduring love, dear one. A couple of days later, we were notifiedthat they thought us well-qualified. For the first time I think, This is going to be one long night. I had planned for Olive and I to sleep in the living room because if the monster century-old tree in the backyard falls, it will come crashing down on the master and guest bedrooms. Its hunting season again, and we hunted for dove out in Blythe California this past weekend. But no, I just open the sliding glass door and let her out into her very spacious fenced-in pen. No more than 30 seconds after placing Olives gifts at the foot of the citrus-scented tree, she made her move. I used to ask her to drop it. Other nights, she leaves enough behind to build a log cabin. What a gorgeous pup too , A wonderful story. Oh, shes in dance class right now. I finally wised up. Our home is in escrow and should close on the 25th of September. AND NOT ON NEWSPAPER. You Need to Know Lucy's Law, A Specialist Dog Food Thats Worth its Weight in Gold. By the next day, she starts hacking and gagging, as though she is choking on something. As Olive and I drive on one of the back roads to my friends house (not the best decision, considering it is such a beautiful rural road precisely because of all the tress that canopy the street), I see trees leaning at 45 degree angles all over the place. We are thrilled to receive word that G2 continues to be a great family member, and awesome hunting companion. I am still recovering from my lost week. The week I had to spend away from my lovable pooch. Im going to bring my little nut home. HEY, the nitwits spelled my name wrong!. They love variety, so exercise should include on-lead walking in towns and along footpaths, plus plenty of free-running and exploration in safe areas this is why training is important. After our little dog died several years ago we didnt have the heart to adopt another one. I am always grateful to receive a message from you and I am sorry that I have not visited your site in some time due to changes in my schedule but I am looking forward to catching up with your news soon! Looks like my 8 month weim Sheltowee which is in the prime of her chew up anything stage. She has been a great hiking companion. She really is beautiful!! This dog cracks me up. But then I feel guilty that Im not thinking of her often enough. Understand that on non-Hurricane days, Olive despises going outside when its just raining. For some reason, I felt compelled to clean her little pink armpits as well. Tags: Blue Weimaraner, Blue Weims, Family Companion, Family Companions, Family Weimaraner, Oregon Weimaraner, Oregon Weimaraners, Oregon Weims, Rescue Weimaraner, Rescue Weims, Weimars. Well, Olive, I hope you realize, youre going to have to hold onto those lawn cigars until morning. Which sometimes isnt a problem. One of the more endearing characteristics of dogs is that they dont hold grudges. Tsuru Tani Nani Ekahi Surfs Up "China" - owned by Karen Taniguchi & Chris GrisellJett and Nani's sister. A whole lot more. And two days later,received a call. We were truly blessed to find her. Of course, the conventional two-shot of human and pooch would not do. Im not sure if he thinks hes checking boundaries, or making a statement about his desire to put as much distance between him and all the humans in the park. And that message is always this: FOOD. It didnt really seem that unusual. Hawaii TripAloha State Sporting Dog Association Show27 January 2007 Val and I met up with Janine Ferrari and 'Sydney' Greydove Anchors Aweigh, we got such a surprise when we ran into her at the Ralph Lauren outlet shop so she brought Sydney along to see us on the weekend. Please adopt responsibly. Satisfied with her impromptu musical performance, she backs away and exits the room confidently like the diva she is. Something black flapping around at the far end of the pen. The thought of not having him in our life is depressing. It was going to be important to manage Olives patience and her desire to eat all the props. and have a shower and refresh before we headed off to explore the surrounds. At home, I clumsily rummage through the plastic containers of seasonal dcor which I have yet to yank out of the closet. It is truly one of lifes wonderswhat God has in store for us. To this day Gio/Yeager gravitates to those small fluffy dogs like- lets be friends- they look at him & his 93-pound body like is he out of his mind. She shimmers. You are a wonderful writer and it was a pleasure to discover your blog. I have a giant orb sticking out of the back of my head. Even she had to laugh that they spelled her name wrong. I keep waiting to hear a tree snap and drop onto the house like a two-ton hammer. And P.S., thats who I named Olive after, the little dog in the book and movie, Olive, The Other Reindeer, because I liked the name and it was a nod to the late Idgy, the Wonder Dog who actually looked like the cartoon Olive. THIS IS YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME.. I tell you they will be there long before any of us. Read on to learn more. YOU TAUGHT ME NOT TO GO POTTY INSIDE THE HOUSE. Its not the house, its the garage. Every year with this boy has been a gentle ease into being an extremely loving family dog! Ch 'Ekahi's Return of The King RN - Brock - owned by Michael D Goldstein & Lynne Richey. Yesterday, Olive and I went to visit Blue, the celebridog made famous by local author Kim Kavin in her new book, Little Boy Blue, and Blues new companion Ginger, another rescue dog. Where do I begin? The fact that she feels the need to wipe her mouth means she has good manners, right? Addingtactfully that Weimaraners and Pointers have similar traitsbothare highly intelligent, agile, fast, high-strung, affectionate, demanding andrewarding (all qualities my husband loved in Choko)after which my husband sort ofconceded. Hardly a peep out of her and she loves to talk. Weimaraners love to hear themselves speak. The passage you mention is precious and still very relevantwe just returned from a brief trip to the Nevada desert and Zoey kept creeping from the back of the SUV over the stack of luggage on the passenger seat and onto my lap! IM NOT TAKING ANY CALLS OR EMAILS. As someone who is both imaginative, empathetic and somewhat OCD, I have to work hard not to put myself in Olives position. We rinsedoff the bird andate it. Many blessings, Vivian, How well said their love is truly a sanctuary. I excuse myself from our conversation and go outside to discover that these coconuts are actually two of my faux oil-rubbed bronze solar lights. Apparently every time Olive falls asleepwherever she falls asleepher bladder empties. We had talked about doing this for some time and decided that now was the time.We arrived on 25th January, collected our hire car and headed off to the hotel to check in. Luckily for me (and Olive), Katie, one of my good friends twenty-something year old daughter agreed to dog sit Olive. On top of Mt. It is eerily quiet. The first year was a bit rough, he was a bull-headed pup who wasnt sure how anyone could be considered more important than him-Be they dog or human. Especially since she was wearing her new winter coat. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. When ordered back to her chair shepretended tosleepuntil wesnoozed before she set out on theprowl again. DONT YOU EVER, EVER THINK OF DOING THAT. I love your photos of anything about the deserts and the story as well. Such a good story from real life. I go to the bathroom and although I have a well whose pump is powered electrically, there is still water in the toilet tank so I can flush. this is just a lovely post to read.Viv, It is so very nice to see you! It will be as a simple affair. We spent the morning at the Arizona Memorial which is truly wonderful and very moving. This is the face of the dog who has just been instructed to go do her business outside during the 30 minutes prior to the Hurricanes landfall. Goodnight Olive. Goodnight Patti., NO, YOU DO NOT HAVE JOCKEY ITCH OLIVE, THAT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE. And even these cannot compensate for the pre-sunrise darkness. Wed actually bury ourselves under piles on the lawn and jump into and out of them for hours. I have some great pics of her. I look forward to being in touch! No power Olive. And thus begins the days and nights of thousands of inconveniences. Yes Olive, its called mistlecheese. Its important to note that when our friendly TV meteorologists announce that a hurricane is headed our way, South Jerseyans have a party while North Jerseyans yawn and simply go about their business. sounds like a movie title! Did she just sound hoarse? My God Olive, I think its working. But youll have to wait to see those. Aside from that, I like that sense of solitude that comes from being technologically disconnected. Thats right. I planted some Shasta daisies from seed. I catch her in mid-gobble. Undeniable proof that Olive is an angel. With electrical wires dangling everywhere. And while she has a very sweet, loving temperament and is always eager to please, her level of exuberance cannot be matched even on the Richter scale. It never made it to her lungs, which could be dangerous because it can cause pneumonia. Your post made me realize I have yet to write one on Sheltowee and I think Ill make her my September gallery as well. I just wish shed stop using the couch. Thats my cue to take her home. During the first few weeks I had Olive, Id walk throughout the house wondering how exactly a small bird got insidelooking up at the ceilings as if they were great canvases of endless sky, sure I would spot one in mid-flight. Deeply? If I wanted to live through this kind of event repeatedly, Id move to Florida. We have too many other projects calling us. Drop it. For sure, this is a fun experience that affords a special bonding experience. Now, she alternates between the couch, the side of the mattress and for the first time, I saw her wipe her mouth using the coats dangling on hooks downstairs. I have questions such as laptop versus ipad for travel. The story of Zoey Mojave began for us with the death ofourPointer, Choko. NOW. Well, I guess were leaving because my little wolverine has to eat. To learn more about Blue and his story, you can check out his Facebook page and order Kims book here. It is the best drive ever. Hope this finds you well. His owners lost their home & livelihood back in the crash of 2008. I had more important things to do. We are waiting for pups here just like you folks on our Wait List. Glad to see the new post on your blog after such a long gap!! Olive feels much better than she looks. Olive spends much of the day getting squirted by the water bottle because she is driving Max, the black and white cat she knows, crazy. I wont wait much longer. Robert Louis Stevenson, Thank you so much for your generous response to this storyand for that perfect quote!! And so began Olives treatment for tracheobronchitis. The only saving grace is that I caught it early enough when it was just in her throat. What a month. When your kinetic dreams start, you twitch and you squeak, your legs they start jerking as you quietly fart. FOOD. I love this about her because it is such an innocent manifestation of her joy simply to be alive, and be a dog. Jill arrives at my house and the first words out of her mouth are Olive looks absolutely radiant! Kismet. I feel guilty for not getting him into search & rescue. ITS THE SAME CHAIR OLIVE. By the way.Love your sunset pics too. Weimaraners need over two hours of exercise a day, should be groomed once a week and can live over 10 years. This story stayed with me over the summer when I first read it. The town hada tinybudget so rescues were heldforonly one weekbefore they were euthanized. Breeder Comment: Our contract states that if a person cannot keep their Weimaraner, they need to return them to us. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Patti Soldavini and My Life With Olive with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. I contacted the woman who volunteered for Weim Rescue to get his info to contact you. I cant stop looking at Olive in these photos. I go back out, pick up my tiny gardening shovel which does primary duty as a stupendous turd-flinger and I try to gently scoop up the bird so I can get it out of Olives pen. So for my blog, I do all my posting when I get home. I thought you might enjoy these photos pulled from the archives. Thank you to all the photographers who have contributed to allowing our dogs to shine. FOOD. Maybe its because shes curled up like a tiny reindeer. Inland we usually just get lots of rain and some wind and thats it. HOW CAN YOU SOUND LIKE A BIRD, YOUR ARCHNEMESIS? Sure, other dogs may nose whistle, but only when a weimaraner does it, does it sound exactly like a bird. We were very lucky. What a delightful story-Zooey sounds like a wonderful dog-I do believe we get the dogs we need in our lives-she sounds perfect and she is a beauty! They were trying to make it work keeping him and living with their parents and their parents 5 Pomeranians, but it was chaos. (Pun actually unintended) And then I hear a faint whispery bark. This dog, the one who loves to jam her head into holes and dark crevices of any kind, thrusts her snout into these delicate man made mountains and barely comes up for air. I also filled two large plastic storage containers with water and placed them in the tub. It looks like someone flung a bunch of Lincoln logs and black string in all directions. It seems that Harry, the burnt copper-colored mixed breed dog prefers poop to people. NCWRprovidedpre-adoption screening of Zoey,medical care forher pre-adoption needs, and generous post-adoption support in the form of sharedknowledge and experience. If you havent had a weimaraner, you cant quite imagine how not getting enough exercise on a daily basis affects them. Were coming for you Zoey, I cooed, even beforeI realized what I was saying. Observing all of this is actually not the least bit funny. I hold up the biscuit. Olive waits patiently for Santa. Where do I begin? The Weimeranar Rescue group discovered Zoey on the towns website but couldnt arrange transportation north for herin time, so one of the police officers took her home because he thought she was too Sweet to die. Thank you, Zoey really made this story easy to write. I look forward to reading how you all get along in the Mojave.. Much love , Dear Chillbrook, Yours is one of the comments that I look for, hope for. Completely. Her docked tail actually becomes a little more erect and she starts walking very fast but taking very tiny steps as she does it.