Lighting Strike!

Dear Family,

Last night I met the nice little girl next door and her boy dog Otis. The lady told me that I was allowed to meet Otis because even though I am not fixed, he is. I'm confused. Am I broken? Was he? Color me baffled.

Today, I am a dog of a different color because what began as a light rain, quickly devolved into very loud and scary thunderstorm. Here's how it went down.

We were headed out for a walk when it started to drizzle. Figuring, that a little rain wouldn’t hurt us, we soldiered on. Just as the lady opened the patio door the first clap of thunder boomed in our ears. Retreat! 

She immediately let me inside the house and stayed on the patio to remove her boots. Seconds later, when the lady walked into the house, I was nowhere to be found! 

She scooped me up and placed me next to the couch, while she grabbed a small towel to wrap around me. Then Boom! This one was loud and close. And faster than you can say panic, I sprang into the lady's lap.

We later discovered that lightning struck a tree close to the lady's house. This pic is part of the cracked branch that fell into driveway. Trust me! This storm would cause any giant of a dog to seek refuge.

After the booms sounded further away, I calmed a little and grabbed the magic puppy's pen to write to you as I nestled securely between the lady and a pillow. 

It’s been over an hour and I am still here. Over an hour and she is still next to me, scratching behind my ears and gently petting my head. I may never move. In fact, tomorrow when you come to get me, you may find me in this very spot.

Although the lady is sad that I'm leaving, she tells me that she's happy for me to reunite with you. I guess I’m just that easy to love.

I can’t wait to see you tomorrow!. You will find me right here!

Love, 

Ginger 🐾💓

Thunderstorm Vests

GI Ginger

My Dear Family,

The lady just called me GI Ginger. Despite her tender tone, she did not bestow this moniker upon me due my outstanding patrolling skills. Thus begins my sad story.

Last night, I had to go out several times and I didn’t always make it in time. I'm not gonna lie. It was rough.

But I swear. It was not my fault! I am a dog. I will eat whatever you feed me. Or whatever I find on the floor, or on the ground, or under a rock. The blame belongs to the lady.

Nevertheless, it was humiliating. I felt like some pathetic poopy puppy. And though it was her fault, I was embarrassed that the lady had to clean up after me. 😳 But she told me that she cares only about me and not some inconsequential little mess. 

I must be cuter than I thought.

Stomach issues aside, I am ok and have just finished a nice walk in the yard. It’s still pretty hot, but there is a cool breeze under the shade of the patio where I will settle in for a bit. I am determined to earn a GI status that I can take pride in. Therefore, I have taken up my post and will hence forth be on bear patrol! 

As you can see, I remain a giant among dogs! 

Love,

Ginger 🐾❤️

We Were Surrounded!

Dear Family,

This is my chair! It’s a very special bear watching chair, because from this vantage point I can guard the entire yard.

In fact, last night I heard the bear, but by the time the lady put her boots and took me out, the yard was predator-free. I can only conclude that my ferocious bark scared the big bear before I could investigate. But all was not lost, because I did pee. 😇 

I made the lady very happy this morning because I gifted her with kisses as soon as I woke up, and that was not even the most exciting part of the day!

Mere moments after my post breakfast walk, just as the lady and I stepped inside the patio it happened! Without warning, two of the biggest trucks that I have ever seen appeared in the yard!

The first truck stopped right in front of the patio! The second one stopped on the other side. We were surrounded! 😳

Initially, I was wide-eyed and speechless.  Then two big men got out of the trucks and spoke to the lady. That was when I found my voice and unleashed my most intimidating barks! She warned them that I was a killer, and you won’t believe what happened next!

They laughed. 🤬 

So as not to prolong my humiliation, the lady took me inside the house and told me not to worry because they were just here to do yard-work.  However, I was NOT deterred and from inside the house I barked louder and longer. I'm sure by then they were no longer laughing!

Is your beach as exciting as the Lady’s Camp?

Love,

Ginger 🐾😘

The Empty Bowl

Hello Dear Family,

You see the empty bowl? Yep. That's my work! I inhaled every bit my dinner. Granted, it was served a bit late, but the lady told me that late dining is what one does when one is abroad. 

I have to admit that I was taken aback until she explained that abroad means out of one’s country. What a relief. I have been called Ginger, little girl, pretty girl, good girl, good dog and a number of endearing nicknames, but nothing so crass as a broad!

Aside from this little snafu, the lady is making me quite comfortable. She has shared a couple of doggy blankets with me, a chew toy and even got me some biscuits to munch on. She breaks them into very small pieces and only lets me have them when she can keep a close eye on me.  Does she think I’m a puppy?

It’s very hot here today, so aside from a couple of walks, we have been couch surfing. Netflix and naps! I’m livin’ the dream!

Oh! I have to run! It's time for my evening patrol of the lady's yard. I hope I see another bear!

Love,

Ginger 🐾❤️

Ginger the Giant

Lady's Note:  When Ginger, an energetic  6 pound Yorkie/Chihuahua arrived at the Lady's Camp, I beheld a beautiful little bit of a pup. Ginger, however saw herself quite differently.  In her mind she was a giant and she was fierce!

Ginger's 1rst Letter: 

Good Morning Family,

In spite of missing you all, I’m doing pretty well! As soon as I woke up, the lady and I went on a walk and I sniffed and peed and saw a bear! I tried to chase it, but it ran up a tree when it saw me. Of course knowing how formidable I am, that did not surprise me. 💪 Still, it was quite an adventure!

When we got inside the lady’s house, she tried to tell me that what I saw was not a bear, but rather a squirrel. 

As if! She after all, is a mere human who needs glasses to see. Everyone would agree that my nose and eyes are far superior! 

However, good girl that I am, I graciously accepted a Cheerio and let her scratch my head. 😇 But just between us: It was a bear. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!

Love you all! 😘

Love,

Ginger🐾❤️

Cavapoo Less Two

Cabbie and Lucy were thrilled to see their mom and dad and I was happy for them. Their reunion was so sweet that I could only bask in their joy. That is, until the family drove away and left me yearning to rewrite an old Fifth Dimension tune. 

Two less pups to care for.

Two less bowls to fill.

Two less pups to pick up after.

I should be happy, but I'm just feelin' ill. 

𝅘𝅥𝅯 𝅘𝅥𝅯 𝅘𝅥𝅯

Cavapoo less two, left this gal feelin' blue. Yikes! Before I croon country, let me tell you the good news. They will be here for the third time in a couple of weeks!

So chin up kiddos. As Lucy would say in her best Arnold Schwarzenegger impression: "I'll be back."

In the meantime, there's a new pup to meet who brings her own brand of fun to The Lady's Camp.

Stay tuned!

It Was Super Gucci

Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! 

I heard you're coming home tomorrow and I can't wait! 

Since it’s our last night here, the lady made us a special dinner with chicken and melted cheese over our dry food. Don’t worry. I stayed in the kitchen the whole time with the lady to make sure she did it right. But, I'm putting Cabbie on blast because she scarfed hers and went straight for mine! 

As happy as I am, the lady is sad. So, we are going to make it a special night snuggling and watching TV.  She said that she may even let Cabbie watch ‘The Crown’. Ugh. Stay tuned for more, "Pip pip, rubbish and Bob's your uncle." 

It’s time for us to go on a walk before it gets dark. The lady has as much fun as we do on our walks. I don’t know why, but she laughs every time we pee in unison. (BIG word!)

Thank you for sending us to camp! It was super Gucci. My favorite part was jumping on the trampoline in the living room! Oh. Cabbie says it’s called a sofa. Whatever. She’s such a know it all. 

Love, 

Lucy🐾❤️😘