Fun!

My new friends: Mom, Peyton, and Rachael! We're all wearing green for St. Patrick's Day!

I had guests last night! Two short humans and their mom. They loved me! Of course I had to show them my dance, and a few other tricks. Humans like that. I can get them to give me treats by just sitting, dancing, lying down, or speaking! I don't mind, as long as I get some meat out of it. The boy human brought me a chicken dog! Why do they call it that? Rude! How would you like it if I fed you chicken people? Anyway, they also brought me veggie milk bones. Lady liked that. They made such cute faces when they gave me treats. I just love it. So entertaining. I might get to go to their house for a sleepover if the Big Human dad gives the okay. These are my first friends here. I am so happy to be making friends.
I am doing really well on not barking. Lady wants me to be a good neighbor. Last night, I didn't even growl. I tried not to bark while she was at school. I took a nap. I am really tired. We had a nice long walk this morning. I think the street dogs are getting used to me. I learned my lesson about messing with the big boys. I just ignore them. I hate needles, and when I am bitten, it's to the white coats and more needles! Nope, I just keep on walkin' and let them bark.

Don't forget you can send me e-mail to littledogmarley@hotmail.com.

More Photos of My New Home

Here are some more photos of my new home in a VERY large city in the north. My introduction is in the previous post. It took almost three hours to fly here from my last city, but it would take over 36 by train. So, thanks to Miss Norma S., we flew. She paid for my ticket, just as she did when I flew from China to India. This was a MUCH shorter flight!

This is where Lady washes clothes out on the balcony. She says it is not working very well though, so she does a lot of hand wash. She had a disaster the first time she used the drying rack outside. It blew over and her tops fell into the rose bushes below. Her unmentionables fell on the dirty floor. She was NOT happy. This morning, she washed the balcony floor so I could go out on it and not get filthy, and so the clothes wouldn't get filthy if they fell again. Lady is getting a clothesline!
This is our guest room, and where the internet is. I am not allowed on the new bedcover, so Lady put my blankie on it for me. I like to be wherever she is, and of course, I have to wait my turn to write my blog.
This is our bathroom. Lady has a western potty, not a squatty. It has a new hot water heater called a geyser, because the old one blew up before I arrived!
This is our kitchen. Lady is THRILLED to have a geyser in the kitchen. She doesn't have to tote hot water from the bathroom to wash her dishes. The fridge is in the dining room. You can see why. That is normal here.
That's our front door, and the dining room. The fridge is in the right hand corner. This dining room and living area is larger than our last home. I have LOTS of space INSIDE, and lots of choices of place to rest.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

This is our bedroom.
This is the living room.
Living room.
This is where Lady has her QT, with reminders from her beach in Florida.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! This is a small sofa in the dining room.

Top o' the mornin' to ya! I am sporting my green tee shirt, and a shamrock in honor of this special day! While there are many legends associated with St. Patrick, one thing is absolutely true - he shared the Word of God with those who had previously enslaved him. He used what he had available to explain about God -the shamrock! I have listened to Lady tell the story many times.

Well, I had a good first night in my new home. Lady had to keep reminding me not to bark at every sound I heard, so I just growled really low. I don't think she slept much. Well, people were coming and going, street dogs barking, people talking loudly, what's a little dog to do? I woke Lady up early this morning so we were out by 6:30. I live on a very nice street. Those same street dogs barked at me this morning, but I ignored them. I made a friend this morning. Lady said she was a cute little mop but I thought she was hot. And was she checking me out!!!

Lady took photos of our new home for you to see.

Lady's Back!

I was very happy to see James last night when he came to say good-bye. He brought me clothes, treats, medicine, shampoo and a lot of other goodies. I am going to be the best dressed little black dog in my new 'hood. His family is my Korean family. I learned a lot of Korean words from Mo and Hu. I won't forget them. I gave James a very nice welcome!
Saying good-bye to my other mom, Lydia. She took me everywhere with her. I also helped her when she worked on her computer. I even attended classes with her.
I lived with Qing part of the time. She lived with us for three months last summer. I have known her for three years. She is going back to her home country now because she graduated Saturday night.

Oh joy! I couldn't believe my eyes when my Lady came in the door! Millie's mom videotaped the whole reunion. I showered Lady with doggie kisses. She didn't mind. She was SO happy to see me. She stayed with us and I got to sleep with her on our own sheets. We stayed with the girls in the dormitory for the first night, but it was so hot! No fan. Lady got eaten alive with mosquitos, so we moved back into the big house and shared a room with another visiting American human girl. I hung out a lot with her before Lady came back. She spilled the beans that I had been riding the motorscooter with Lydia. Lady was not happy about that. Last night, Lydia and I took her to the bank to get some money, and Lady was so scared, she had us get off and walk the rest of the way back!. The traffic was awful as usual, it was at night, and Lady was so afraid for my safety! I don't wear a helmet. Good thing she didn't know I had been riding all along. I love it! As a matter of fact, when Samson came to see us off this morning, I hopped right up on his scooter, ready to go! Lady asked, "Why can't you ride skateboards or surfboards?" What can I say? I love the freedom of the ride!

This morning was the big flight to my new city. I was all nervous because of all the suitcases, but when my crate got loaded into the van, I knew I was going, too. I was really sporty looking today. James came to see me last night and gave me all the clothes I had worn when I lived with his family. I wore my red and black tee shirt with my red collar. You may think I am a lucky dog, but Lady doesn't believe in luck. She says I am blessed. Quite a few friends came ot see us off this morning. I want to thank Miss Carole and Jayanthi for helping to arrange for my flight. It was not easy, but everything went smoothly. I went "checked baggage." Imagine! Just because I brought my own seat, they called me "checked baggage." There was a huge German Shepherd dog in a gi-normous crate. in a crate smaller than mine, a German Shepherd puppy cried her eyes out. I stayed out of the crate until one hour to flight time. The last time I flew, I cried very loudly as they took me away. But this time, I knew what to expect and i didn't cry.

I was waiting for Lady when she arrived in baggage claim. I was super happy to see her. We got in the taxi and she took me out of the crate. I have explored my new home from corner to corner. I like it. We live on a very nice street with shade in the afternoon, which is a good thing. It was 90 degrees when we got home. I took off my shirt before going for a walk.

My Lady is here, my rug is here, my blanket is here, my clothes are here, my photos are on the shelf, my dishes are on the floor...I am home.

Lady's Back in India!

I just got word from my human friends that my Lady is back in India! My happy meter is going strong wiggling my whole backside! I have to express my emotions physically. They told me she is making plans to come get me next month and take me home. I don't know where my new home is, except that it is with my Lady. They told me she misses me terribly and can't wait to have her little partner with her. Whenever we move to a new city, I help Lady make new friends in the 'hood. It is a very important job. Humans are more likely to talk to me than to Lady at first! Yep, it's true. They are too shy to speak to Lady, so they make comments about me. I can't wait! Lady is way up north and i am still down south, but not for long! Keep watching here for my next adventures! I'm going to learn yet another language. I already understand Chinese, English, Kanada, and Korean. I will learn any language if it gets me meat!

My Lady is coming home to me.

My bite

Cuddling with Qing.

Qing loves me. I stay with her in the girls' dormitory. I am the only guy!

This is where I was bitten on the neck. The doctor shaved me. I am so embarrassed! I am healing nicely now, and have only one more of the five after-bite shots left!

Bitten Again!

Well, you'd think I would have learned my lesson about running with the big street dogs. I live in a house with a bunch of human girls. One of them left the door open. Open doors mean opportunities to meet girl dogs ( Lady doesn't all me to use the real word for female dogs). I got bit on the neck. When Qing came back from classes she noticed the blood and the hole in my neck. She took me back to the hospital for another series of five after-bit shots! OUCH! When am I gonna learn not ot take on the big boys! That was January 15th. I have already had to go back three more times. One more and I am finished. But, I also have a skin infection -more spots. So, I am on medication for that, and have to have a topical ointment put on every day twice a day. Lydia took me to hospital this last time. Qing is in her last semester of her bachelor's program. Graduation is March 13. She told me Lady is coming back for graduation, and to get me. Yippeeee!
Recently, some of my American human friends came by to check on me after hearing from Lady that I had been hurt. I was sooooo happy to see them! I cleaned their faces good. They told Lady I was acting like myself, so she would stop worrying. They told me Lady misses me terribly. She is still in the US and is trying to get back to India. What a happy day that will be when my Lady I see! I need to stay out of trouble until she can come back to get me!

More Photos From India

Hannah and me - I love playing tug o'war.

Christmas 2009.

Mo, Hu, and friend. How do you like my sporty jacket?

At home with Mo and Hu.

Taking a walk on the wild side with Mo (taller one)and Hu in our apartment complex.

Happy New Year 2010

By popular demand, I am updating my blog. I am currently in India. I have been living with Mo and Hu, two very fun Korean boys, from July 1, 2009 until Dec. 20, 2009. The boys and their family had to go back to Korea for awhile. I loved living with Mo and Hu. Hu, the younger boy, plays piano. When I lived in China with Betty, I often helped her practice. I'd sit right by her feet or in her lap the entire time she practiced. It's an important job helping the youngsters practice their instruments. Whenever Betty practiced her gourd flute, I would sing. I don't have any idea why this caused a lot of laughter on the humans' part. When she stopped playing, I'd stop singing. When she started again, I'd start. I think I sounded pretty good, actually. So, when Hu started practicing the piano, I knew just what to do. Hu also studied Chinese, so he could practice with me. Chinese is my first language, you know. Mo studies Japanese. Can't help him there. This family speaks Korean in the home, so I learned my fourth language. What's the third? The local language in my state in India.
So, now I am staying with Lady's Chinese/Burmese goddaughter Hannah, and Deborah (their English names) in the girls' dormitory. What a life! I get a lot of attention. These girls are in seminary, where Lady used to go to church, and teach ESL classes. I often accompanied her to the seminary for classes. We also stayed here after we moved out of our house at the end of May. That was a memorable day! I got bit in the butt by a big, black bully! All of our furniture had been carted away. Lyd and Lal had come from the seminary to pick up all the stuff we were leaving in India, until Lady's return. I snuck out the gate to go see the girls down the street. Lady does NOT like those females dogs because they aren't kind to me. They dance with the street dogs, but not with me. Is it because I'm black? Short? Chinese? Well, whatever the reason, they bite me in the face if I try. The neighborhood boy dogs don't like me, either. They are jealous! What a coward! He bit me in the butt! It bled a lot! Lady cried and calle dmy vet. He told her how to stop the bleeding, but it didn't stop after thirty minutes. Finally he came, and said I needed to go to the hospital. The driver who had come to take us to the hotel drove us to the vet. Lady's arms were caked in blood, as she had to apply pressure to my wounds. At the hospital, I started bleeding again. Lady cried, and they took us in. Thye gave me shots, and applied some stop bleeding stuff. I had to go back to the hospital four more times for shots. Those nasty street dogs aren't innoculated against diseases, so I have to get shots to protect me. I HATE getting stuck by the white coats (vets). The hospital here is quite different than the ones in China. The waiting room and the treatment room were the same in China. Lady doesn't allow me to step foot on the floors of either place, nor am I allowed to sniff outside! I have to hold it until we are far away. She doesn't want me to pick up any other germs.
Lady left for America July 1, and I stayed in India. She was afraid she wouldn't be able to get me back into India. She thought she was only going to be gone until Oct. 1, but due to a death in her family, my Lady stayed with her family for a few more months. She has plans to return to India in early February. She told Hannah she would come to get me as soon as she could. So, check back here for more stories of a little black Chinese dog living in India. Lady says we are moving from the south to the north! Here are some photos of my life in India. You can write me at littledogmarley@hotmail.com

Back to School

Lady and I have been working every day, long hours, preparing for today's opening day of school. I'm still homeschooled, so I didn't go today. But I was sure there helping Lady get ready! I stepped on bulletin board posters she was drawing, spilled my water on another chart, shredded her door mat, chased the workmen away, scared a new student, unmade her freshly made reading corner, emptied the trash for her, and killed one of the geckos. I had to stay busy when I wasn't napping in her reading corner! Everytime Lady went downstairs, I went downstairs. I even attended her faculty meetings. I was very quiet. She gave me a new chew. Lady took me every day and every night as she prepared. She likes my company. Auntie Carole, Millie's mom, brought me this bunny from America. I think she still feels guilty about breaking our arranged marriage. Millie is a cute little wire haired dachshund. She didn't go to America, but stayed in India. This year, Auntie Carole's two kids are in Lady's third grade.
Lady says my doctor is coming tomorrow. Uh Oh. I have chewed all the hair off two of my toes, and it is red and swollen. Lady thinks I picked up an infection from one of my street friends, "Doe." Doe's toes are a mess and she has trouble walking. I can walk just fine, but I run on three legs most of the time. I hope he doesn't stick me. I absolutely hate that!!
It rained hard this afternoon as Lady was trying to get hoem from school. I don't like going out in the rain, so I wait. Don't forget, you can e-mail me at littledogmarley@hotmail.com.

Vacation's Almost Over

Lady's friends have headed home. Now she has to get ready for school. What does that mean for me? I have her around the house for only a few more days until she is back in the school routine. My job is to let our landlady know when someone tries to open our gate. Two days ago, just two doors down, someone robbed our neighbor at 1:00 in the afternoon! Auntie S. depends on me to let her know when someone comes as she is alone most days. Now, I do let her know when strange dogs, or other male dogs I don't like walk by as well. I am a dog. I am territorial. I do a good job of letting my humans know when someone is too near. Once I see who it is, if it is a friend, I stop barking. I also run the kids off if they hang on the gate to beg. We always deliver their goodies. We don't ever give them stuff from the gate. If we did, they would be out there all the time crying, "Auntie, Auntie, Auntie." Sometimes, they do it anyway. Auntie S. doesn't like it and runs them off, too.
I get really muddy these days, as it is monsoon season and I am so low to the ground. I don't like to go out in the rain, but sometimes I will with my raincoat on. I don't have any boots because my nails are too long.
Lady and I have been busy cleaning the house and doing laundry. Last night she cooked up some chicken for me. That is true love. She mixes it in with my Pedigree dry food.
I don't get to go as many places in India as I did in China because they don't allow dogs in so many places here. Lady and I miss that. I used to go almost everywhere with her. SHe still takes to to school when she goes after hours to work. And she says I can go during preplanning. But I can't go when the students come because I will be too much of a distraction. I do get to go on special occasions, and the students come to see me. I will be homeschooled again. Yes, I still learn stuff. Write me at littledogmarley@hotmail.com

Party in the 'Hood

Lady's friends held a party in my hood today. I went until they started blowing up balloons. I don't like balloons even a little bit. Lady was so busy making animals she didn't notice that I was shaking like a leaf. Auntie Sandi did though. Auntie Sheri asked if I were cold. The Lady suddenly remembered what the problem was, and she took me to the safety of my home right away. I like balloons even less than thunderstorms, and you know I don't like thunderstorms. Once home, I stopped shaking, and climbed up into the safety of my chair. After the party, everyone came back to my house to visit with me. Lady doesn't know why I am so afraid of balloons. All I know is that they scare me to death! Even when they don't pop, I shake. Well, you know I love company, os I was glad to have some of the students and Lady's friends here. Auntie Virginia and Auntie Floyd visited me in my home in China in 2004. They love me. There's another party this afternoon but I htink I will stay home where it is balloon free!

More Street Life

When Lady comes out with her camera, the kids come running. They want her to take their photo.


Oops! Every morning we see seens like this on our street. I take my bath inside with warm water.

There are several big, black and tan dogs on my street.Most don't try to mess with me anymore. Lady's friend, an older man, feeds this guy and the other black guys, plus their mother. He is very kind. He won't let them mess with me. He scolds them for being rude to me. The black bully that bit me on the butt doesn't live on my street, but he looks like this one.

Not on the lips!!
This is the big bully that bit me on the ear and neck recently. I am all healed now, thank you.
This guy lies in the middle of the road, protecting his territory.

This black guy doesn't really belong on our street. Raju tries to run him off. We heard them all night last night! Street dogs are very territorial. They will bark like crazy when other dogs come on their street. This isn't my girlfriend, but I try. She's just doin gher morning exercises.

Lady calls this pup Hope. There are two more just like her. One moved to another street. Faith is still here. Their mother is the one who torments and teases me.

Street Dogs and Life on My Street

I've mentioned how many street dogs there are on my street, but I thought I'd show you. And, some were off scrounging for food, so this is not all. Some of the little humans came out and wanted their photo made, so I will post those as well. This is Raju.
He's really goofy. He sounds as if he is speaking human language instead of barking.

Busted

I'm a dog. Dogs do trash. Lady doesn't it like it. She left me this morning, so I left her a surprise when she got home. Well, what do you expect when she leaves the chicken package in the trash can? I could smell it. I know how to step on the foot pedal to open the can and tip it over to reveal the contents. No chicken. Yesterday she cooked chicken for me. Now for a vegetarian, that's love. She has a special pan to cook it in. She doesn't want to cook chicken in her pots. She made us both veggie rice in the rice cooker. I was naughty to dump the trash can after she cooked chicken for me. I'm just a little dog, and I love meat!

Photos from Lady's Trip to Northern India

The Himalayas are beautiful this time of year. Lady saw several waterfalls, and followed this river. She was the first foreigner these children had ever seen! They were very curious about her, but friendly.

Me, Bite??

So did you read the latest about the most aggressive dogs? Don't believe it. It says wiener dogs, or sausage dogs top the list. I am a dachshund, thank you very much, which means "badger dog" in German. They surveyed dog owners and asked them how many times their dog bit them or others, and pit bulls, rottweilers, and German shepherds were all beat out by dachshunds and chihuahuas. Like pit bull owners are really going to tell the truth!!Right, and get sued for having a dangerous dog that knowingly bites. I don't think so. And I don't think much of that survey! A better way to get statistics would be through hospital emergency rooms, doctors' offices, and paramedics who have treated dog bites, as well as police reports. The Book Of Lists puts poodles and terriers at the top! Anyway, if I bite somebody, they will have deserved. I must admit I have wanted to bite several kids who wouldn't leave me alone. I growled to warn them off. Lady says I am not allowed to bite kids no matter what they do to me, but I can bark at them to scare them off. By the way, I don't mind being called a sausage dog because I happen to be very fond of sausage, and wieners as well for that matter. You are what you eat!

Lady's Home!

Lady's home and she brought me a new "baby." She got in at 5:00 a.m. but I was still glad to wake up and greet her with lots of kisses. I've been home for almost two weeks, waiting for my Lady to come home. Our landlady has been taking care of me. I much prefer to be at home. Lady also brought me a chicken sausage! Now that is true love for a vegetarian! Lady had a good trip and brought back lots of stuff for friends. My goodness, she slept for hours, but I let her. Then it was time to hit the road and get some exercise. Of course the local kiddos came running, "Auntie, Auntie...biscuit!" Lady gave them soem American sweets, and of course the milk biscuits they have come to expect from her. There are some new tent families on our street, and new kids. But they have already learned to wave to Lady, hoping she will give them treats. Lady buys biscuits by the case. It's almost time to buy another case. Well, I am just glad to have my Lady home and see those suitcases go back in the closet. I hope they stay there for a very long time!

Vacation

I knew something was up. Suitcases on the floor mean somebody's leaving. It makes me nervous. I don't want to be left behind. I climbed inside a couple of them. When the driver came to pick up the passengers and load the suitcases, I jumped up high into the back of the SUV and hid behind the suitcases. Lady said she wasn't leaving and dragged me out. We said goodbye to Auntie Al and her mom. But there were still suitcases left on the floor. I wasn't taking any chances, so I climbed on top of them. The next morning, Lady loaded the suitcase into the car and I jumped in. This time, she didn't drag me out! So, I'm going with Lady! But then, we arrived at the airport and Lady got out.Auntie A. drove off without my Lady.
I 'm on vacation with D., W, and N., three little human friends. They are American like my Lady. I'm not sure where Lady went but I think I heard her say somewhere up north to visit friends. I like it here, but I miss my lady. I always mope when my lady leaves me. But I have fun things to do here. They have a fish tank, and you know how I love to chase fish! The tank is at a height I can reach. Hmmm. Wonder how long that will last. One good thing about living here with Auntie A., is that she gives me meat! Still, I miss my lady.

Bitten Again!

Lady is not happy with the garbage lady and her son. The boy left the gate open. They have this fat, ugly dog that follows them onto my street. Well, I ran out the gate and tried to give him what for. He snarled and barked and reached down, taking ahold of my ear and neck. I cried! Lady rushed to my rescue, but I managed to get away and run back to my house. I cried and cried -I admit. Well, it HURT! He bit through my ear and took a nick off the edge. My poor ear. And I have a puncture wound on my neck. Lady cleaned my up, searching for holes. My ear is the worst. She applied ointment and TLC. I shook for ten minutes. Lady just held me and talked to me. I am healing nicely, though.
In other news, Lady had her last day of school yesterday. School's out for summer, just in time for the monsoons which began a few days ago. It has rained every day now for four days. Our scorching hot days are passed, and the rainy ones are here. Lady didn't quite get her laundry in before the rain today.
Auntie Al's mom is here with us. She likes me. After Lady leaves in the morning, I go jump in bed with whoever is sleeping on the floor! I scared her mom the other morning when I jumped down from the bed onto her tummy! Early morning wake up service!! I guess I should have let Lady sleep late this morning since it was Saturday, but I didn't. I woke her up at 6:oo, and got her out by 6:20! Happy vacation!