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Dog Day: Mum, This is Your Day

by Ricki Heller 23 Comments

“Chaser, today is the day we tell Mum what she means to us.”

“But Elsie, Mum is never mean to us!”

“Really, Chaser, you are too, too outré.  I said WHAT she means to us, not THAT she is mean to us! Kids these days, just don’t know their grammar. . . .”

“Well, at least I know that if I wait here patiently, just outside the kitchen tiles like a good girl, Mum will give me a treat.  Maybe she won’t notice that my front paw is actually over the border and therefore sneaking into the kitchen. . . but even if she does notice, she’ll probably forgive me, because Mum is like that, right, Elsie? She lets us get away with quite a bit. But don’t tell her I said that, of course.  I mean, it’s her day today, so we have to pretend that we’re actually not focused too much on the treats instead of–“

“Zip it, Chaser.  You should have quit at ‘Mum is never mean to us.’ Though after that little display, who knows? *Sigh*.”

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. . . from your loved ones (treat or no treat). 🙂

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Other DDD posts for Mother’s Day:

  • Dog Day: Mothers and Mothers of the Heart
  • Dog Day: Who’s Your Mama?
  • Dog Day: Celebrate All Moms!
  • Dog Day: Still a Happy Day

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  1. Cheryl says

    May 13, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    So cute, Ricki!

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      May 13, 2012 at 6:44 pm

      Thanks, Cheryl! (Of course I think so, too). 😀

      Reply
  2. Andrea S says

    May 13, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Oh, so precious! And those white whiskers making an appearance, so sweet. Spent yesterday at a dog obedience show, awesome.

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      May 13, 2012 at 6:39 pm

      I have a hard time accepting those white whiskers, actually. . . it means my “baby” is growing up too fast!! I’d rather not think about that. 😉

      Reply
  3. Heather @Gluten-Free Cat says

    May 13, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Aw, what a sweet Mother’s Day post! Happy Mother’s Day from a fellow fur momma!

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      May 13, 2012 at 6:39 pm

      Thanks, Heather! Hope yours is a great one, too. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sharon says

    May 13, 2012 at 7:33 pm

    Thanks for the sweet post Ricki. And from one animal mommy (cat) to another, I hope you had a nice Mother’s Day.

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      May 13, 2012 at 8:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Sharon! Hope you had fun with your fur-baby today, too. 🙂

      Reply
  5. JohannaGGG says

    May 13, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    love that little paw creeping over the border – hope you had a nice mother’s day yesterday

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      May 14, 2012 at 11:14 am

      I have to admit I love it, too, Johanna, even though it means she’s being disobedient! That little trickster. . . !! 😀

      Reply
  6. Shirley @ gfe says

    May 14, 2012 at 9:57 am

    Pure amusement and sweetness! I always see my Sonny in Elsie and Chaser. 🙂

    Belated, but Happy Mum’s Day, Ricki! 😉

    Shirley

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      May 14, 2012 at 11:15 am

      Thanks, Shirley, hope yours was good too! And I’m sure those three are related. . . somewhere down the road. 😉

      Reply
  7. Alisa says

    May 14, 2012 at 11:42 am

    Too cute.

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      May 14, 2012 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks, Alisa! (But then again, you already know that I think so, too, right?) 😉

      Reply
  8. Brenda W. says

    May 14, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    What a hoot!! What **IS** it with dogs, and the two front paws over the border thing? Our dogs are not allowed in the bedroom, and they do a very good “stay” right at the doorway in the hall when I go in there for something, but our more assertive dog (who is also the smarter of the two!) ALWAYS has his two front paws over that threshold!!

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      May 14, 2012 at 4:48 pm

      Ha ha! Sounds like our two. Since they are both part border collie (supposedly the smartest breed), I think they figured out the “maybe Mum won’t notice” cheat pretty quickly. 😉

      Reply
  9. Andrea@simplylivinghealthy.org says

    May 14, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    Dogs are the best kids…you are blessed!

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    • Ricki says

      May 14, 2012 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks so much, Andrea! I couldn’t agree more. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Hannah says

    May 15, 2012 at 5:33 am

    Gorgeous post, Ricki. What a wonderful mother your babies have 🙂

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      May 15, 2012 at 9:09 am

      Aw, thanks, Hannah! I think they know I adore them. 😉

      Reply
  11. Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy.wordpress.com says

    May 15, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    I’ve just started the Body Ecology Diet and your website and recipes have been a lifesaver! Thank you!!! Love your blog!

    Reply
    • Ricki says

      May 15, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks so much, Caralyn! So glad it’s been helpful. 😀

      Reply
  12. Cara says

    May 16, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    Too cute, Ricki! Happy (belated) Mothers Day to us doggy mammas 🙂

    Reply

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