THE EIGHTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS PARTY

Surely, Sallie had misheard the lyrics as she dozed in the chair…but no, the doorbell rings and there stand “Jingles”, the neighborhood St. Bernard…Around his neck was a little keg…we suspect it was peppermint schnapps, but Sallie immediately confiscated the cask AND his keys…and ordered him to stay the night…

“K-9 Bob will get after you,” Sallie warned Jingles, “if he catches you with that keg.” Jingles agreed to stay the night and joined the party, leading the singing with, “I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus…arf, arf, barf, barf..”

That Jingles has a heart of gold and he’s got big bells to boot!

THE SEVENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS PARTY

TA DA…to the rescue…K-9 Bob! Ready and capable to handle all traffic, K-9 Bob took his job very seriously, calling in the back-up pups from his precinct to help with the rescue.

Finally, the three Pink Poodles were freed and everyone clamored into the house. Homemade Dog Banana Biscotti (to go with the peppermint cocoa of course) were very popular as everyone gathered around the fireplace…

As Sallie drifted off to dose in a chair, she heard the critters singing, “Jingle bells, Jingle bells, Jingle’s on the way….”

THE SIXTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS PARTY

We found these lovely ladies stuck in the gutter…those rubber boots just couldn’t move fast enough and they froze where they stood!

The guests snugged up their coats and ventured forth into the frozen tundra…but wait! They needed some traffic control as they dug the three pink poodles out of the gutter…but we had not an extra guest to help…so….(to be continued)

A WARNING TO DOG OWNERS

On June 22, 2008 , a 10-year old lab mix, Chai, sustained a severe injury from a product that the company Four Paws, Inc., produces. The toy being referenced is the pimple ball with bell (Item #20227-001, U PC Cod e #0 4566320227 9). We understand that it has been recalled and is no longer available; however, you may still have one or two of these in your house.

THE FIFTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS PARTY

Oops, had a little too much catnip? Escaped from Broadway? Went to a Mary Kay party?

Nope, just showed up early for a New Year’s Masquarade! Pieper, being the perfect hostess, donned her favorite masque and the two meowed the night away.

THE FOURTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS "PAWTY"

Yes, look at those paws! This little girl is going to grow into them, we hope, or she’s going to be teased more about her paws than her ears!

Our little friend, Whirly, helps us out in the “coat” room at the office, checking for fleas, burrs and other minutia that have a habit of coming along for the ride.

When asked what her favorite treat the party was, Whirly enthused, "Oh, Pieper is just the best cook on the block, but I loved the Homemade Dog Icy Paws the best!”

THE THIRD DAY OF CHRISTMAS PARTY

After tasting some Tuna Tidbits, Sandy took a look at Charlie (sound asleep) and wandered around, waiting for other guests to arrive…As several hit the front door, Sandy found the office, and decided to just “check into her Bonanzle store, just for a second, thinking she might have sold something,”…however, it looks as though she was having a little trouble with her server.

When asked how she enjoyed the party, she said, “#@#$%#$%#$%^” internet…why don’t you get a decent connection?”

THE SECOND DAY OF CHRISTMAS PARTY

Meet Charlie 4 Paws, our resident Old Man. He is 17 years old. Charlie arrived at the party early because his Access-a-Ride driver had to get home for dinner…but it was okay ‘cause Charlie mainly lays around a lot anyway, and doesn’t get underfoot.

Although Charlie is retired from the office, Pieper is very fond of him as they lived together one…just friends, of course, so she always invites him to our parties.

When asked what he thought of the party the next day, Charlie replied, “What party?” blinking blearily at us. “The office party,” Pieper snapped, impatient! “Oh,” answered Charlie, yawning lazily. “That was a party? I’ve had more fun at the vets.”

Communication may be reestablished between Pieper and Charlie before the next office party. Stay tuned.

TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS PARTY

The official Pieper’s Place Christmas Party was held on Saturday, December 14. Over the next twelve days, we will introduce you to the partygoers and give some dog and cat eye-views of what a party it was!

The menu was “appawsed” by some; dissed by others, but no dog or cat can say that there wasn’t something for everyone:

For the doggies:

Homemade Dog Bone Bonanzas (of course!)
Homemade Bacon Bits for Dogs
Homemade Dog Bad Breath Banishers
Homemade Dog Banana Biscotti (to go with the peppermint cocoa of course)
Homemade Dog Icy Paws

For the kitties:

Homemade Savory Cheese Treats
Chick N’Biscuits
Crispy Liver Morsels
Tuna Tidbits
Catnip Punch

The neighbors finally called the police when they heard all the animals yowling and howling the following:

TWELVE DOG DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

One the twelfth day of Christmas
My Owner gave to me
Eleven Frisbees flying
Ten cats for chasing
Nine bones for chewing
Eight ropes for tugging
Seven scraps-a-spilling
Six fleas-a-dying
Five puppy friends
Four falling squirrels
Three mailmen
Two tennis balls
And a fire hydrant so I can pee.

I mean, even the cats! Fortunately for me, I work for the PD, so no official noise disturbance report was filed. I was asked, however politely, to call off the dogs and go to bed.