Furry Friday Feature: Skipper

(snuggling with my foster siblings)

It's Furry Friday once again! Spreading the word to get some of our homeless Houston furry babies placed in homes. Every week we feature somebody new that would love to be part of your family. This week meet Skipper!

Why don't we let Skipper tell us his story?

Hi there! Skipper here - just checking in to tell you how well I'm doing in my foster home. I was a bit unsure at first and it took me a little while to get settled, but now I'm eating and playing like a champ! I'm still a bit thin so my foster Mom and Dad are trying to help me gain some weight - I'm eating up all the yummy food and treats that they're giving me, but I've discovered that my favorite thing in the whole world is chicken! Did someone say CHICKEN?! My foster Mom calls me the Skippergator, because I get so excited when I get to eat chicken that sometimes I forget that I know how to eat treats s...l...o...w...l...y.

I'm learning things really quickly, and now I sit for my dinner, and I come when you call my name. I've started to play with my foster brother and sisters and I love running full speed in the yard with them - you know what? I'm FAST!! I make my foster Mom laugh when I run across the yard with my big ears flapping - she says that my forever family should enter me in the Wild West Weinerfest Weiner Dog races. I'm not sure what that is, but it sounds like fun!

I didn't really like my crate to start with, but I sleep there all night with my 2 baby foster sisters now, and I don't make a single sound. If you'd let me though, I'd much rather sleep in the big bed with you. As soon as my foster Mom puts me on the bed, I dive under the sheets and curl up by her feet - It's my job to keep her safe, you see. I just love cuddles, and I have to sit on your lap if you sit down....it doesn't matter where you're sitting. I know it's my job to sit with you, so I'll stare into your eyes and ask very nicely to be picked up. Did I mention my eyes already? My foster Mom says they're beautiful - each eye is half blue and half brown - she says it makes me extra special. I'm also doing very well with my potty business - I had a few accidents inside, but I'm really getting the hang of it now.

Well, I think that's all for now - this is the Skipper signing off. Must get back to protecting my foster Mom by sitting on her lap.

The early bird catches the worm. If you see a puppy that would be a good fit for you home, be sure to get your application in asap, as they are on a first come first serve basis. Not ready to adopt? The Dachshund Rescue of Houston always needs fosters:)

Live Jewelry

Whoah. How cool are these?

A Wearable Planter

Halloween 19th Street Style

Throwing a horrifying Halloween soiree? Skip the cookie cutter party stores, and opt for some eerie decor that you won't see at every other trick-or-treater's house. Where are these magical stores you ask? Take a stroll down 19th street, and visit Jubilee & Bliss on 19th for some unique and bewitching accessories perfect for every chic little ghoul:-)

Currently on our chic list: Anything Tufted

Via Escapade Blog

Via House to Home

Via La Dolce Vita

Wear Pink to Work!

via Luveluveluve

Alright ladies (and gents), this Friday September 30th, dig through your glamorous closets, and pick yourself out a pretty pink outfit!

The Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is joining with our Mayor Annise Parker to encourage everyone in Houston to “Wear Pink to Work” on Friday, September 30 in an effort to kick-off the Komen Houston Race for the Cure® which takes place the following day, Saturday, October 1 in Downtown Sam Houston Park.

Additionally, Wear Pink to Work Day is the unofficial kick-off of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

Want in on the action? Be sure to check out the Susan G. Komen pre-race events page for more info:)

Furry Friday Feature: Bette Davis

It's Furry Friday once again! Spreading the word to get some of our homeless Houston furry babies placed in homes. Every week we feature somebody new that would love to be part of your family. This week meet Bette Davis (bet you can guess how this little lady got her name:).

Here is some info from Bette's Foster parents:

Everyone loves her and she loves everyone...she doesn't even bark at strangers. It also didn't take her very long to figure out the bed was a good thing and now she asks to go up there every night. She learns quickly by following the other dog's examples. She's very smart and eager to please...which makes training super easy also.

The early bird catches the worm. If you see a puppy that would be a good fit for you home, be sure to get your application in asap, as they are on a first come first serve basis. Not ready to adopt? The Dachshund Rescue of Houston always needs fosters:)

Pretty Preview...

Ann Taylor

A Pug-tastic Cocktail Party

What could be better than celebrating the birth of these two sweet faces? That's right, nothing. Which is why I had to share this sweet and sophisticated little party in the Heights. Hope you enjoy Nika & Mojo's 5th Birthday Party!

Nika & Mojo with proud Mommy Lisa

Pug Daddy Matt is a master of making classic cocktails. He can mix up everything on this menu. Seriously.

Nika & Mojo are by far the most excited about their party.

Organic Newman's Own treats for the four-legged party guests

Mouthwatering cupcakes from Sugarbaby's

Chocolate & Rasberry mousse from Whole Foods (these almost killed me).

French 75

Drinks from Left: Matt's Golden Gate Swizzle and Moscow Mule

Caught in the act of loving on the birthday babies.

The guys relaxing in the pergola

The End.

Currently on our chic list: Antlers

Gold and Bone
Tangerine
The Nest
The Door Stop

Our favorites from last night...

And tons of fiery reds to love...

Furry Friday Feature: Hermione Granger

It's Furry Friday once again! Spreading the word to get some of our homeless Houston furry babies placed in homes. Every week we feature somebody new that would love to be part of your family. This week meet Hermione Granger.

Here is some info from Hermione's Foster parents:

Hermoine is very energetic and effervescent and loves to eat. She is a fun girl alone or with her buddy Minerva. Together they look like a set of pretty red bookends, but she’ll make a wonderful, loving family addition in the right forever home; either as a matching set or a single sweet prize!

From Hermione:

I am enjoying being in my foster home. I am getting along very well with my foster pack. I am confident and playful but also enjoy quiet time with my foster mom and dad watching TV and hanging out. So I guess what I am saying is I could be an only dog or be part of a pack.

I am generally quiet but will bark when something is amiss so I consider this an asset and makes me a good candidate for a house or apartment.

The early bird catches the worm. If you see a puppy that would be a good fit for you home, be sure to get your application in asap, as they are on a first come first serve basis. Not ready to adopt? The Dachshund Rescue of Houston always needs fosters:)