BYD Blog

Boo and Bert

 Talk about two dogs that look alike…..keep reading for the update on Boo…..

Hello Miriam,

I’ve attached a picture of Bert(laying down) and Boo(sitting upright), I hope you like them. I can definitely send you more!  Bert is also 2 years old and he and Boo love each other. So far they play and wrestle all the time but they also nap together.

As for who I am: I am originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada and I’m at Texas A&M doing my residency in veterinary oncology at the veterinary teaching hospital. I grew up with poodles and just adore them!  I am so sorry that Mr. and Mrs. Choates couldn’t keep Boo and I  promise to take good care of him just like  they did.  Boo is clearly a wonderful boy and Bert and I are lucky to have him.

Thank you!

Jesse Grayton

Talk about a small world………….

Circles and small towns…..last night I am walking in Park Hudson, over by the Physicians Center, and I saw this lady walking 2 black Standards.  One of them I was sure was Boo. I stopped her and said “hey, is that Boo?”  She looked at me a little funny and said “yeah….” (in a tone of voice like who is this crazy person and how does she know my dog????)
 
 I told her who I was and that I knew Kenita and Miriam and how that whole connection was made.
 
So, I met Jessie and was introduced to Bert, Boo’s new buddy and we visited for a few minutes.  Looks like a happy ending for all!
 
-Ashley Wesp

Please allow me to introduce “Boo”. Boos parents have been clients of BYD  for a long time. First with a standard named Duke and then Boo. Boo’s mom was recently diagnosed with Leukemia and after much painful consideration, Boo’s parents have decided that Boo really needs to have a new home. Boo’s new home will be chosen with care and we all want to make sure that this SUPER AWESOME dog goes to a FOREVER home. Here is a writeup about Boo from his parents.

Boo is a remarkable dog. We named him Beurre as a tribute to Ed’s Cajun heritage. Rescued at Poodle Rescue of Houston when he was 3 months old. Boo was one of 16 puppies brought to the rescue by a breeder.  All of the puppies were very healthy, well fed and received complete vet examinations and shots at the rescue. Our last standard Poodle, Duke, had always used his nose to bump my elbow when he wanted attention. When we met the puppies Boo came from behind and bumped my elbow, a clear indication that among the hyper mass of puppies he was a gentleman.  Boo never had an accident in the house from the time we brought him home. He learned to wake us at night, sit politely at the door, wait for permission to pass through a door or the yard gate.  We have a granddaughter who is exactly his age. From the time he came to our home he was her buddy and protector. She learned to crawl on him, slept on the floor with him, learned to be “gentle” as he patiently waited. He never knocked her over when she was learning to walk, never once snapped or growled at her.  The first word she said was “Boo”.  While still only sitting, not walking yet, she would slap the floor beside her and he would lay down. Boo loves children and is the kindest, gentlest dog.  He loves to run and play, fetches the ball (drops it away from you when he is done). He comes on command, sits, waits and has a rug by the door where he takes his treats to eat. He will sit on the rug when he wants a treat or if you give him one elsewhere he will go to his rug. He’s ok with riding in the car but prefers not to, will jump up into the back on command. The moments Boo his the most happy is when he can run and play.  Boo loves playing with other dogs. Boo needs a home with space for him to run.  He prefers to lay outside and watch the world to being inside.  I trust this gives you an insight to Boo, truly an exceptional dog. We love and him and miss him.

If you are interested in adopting Boo, please contact Miriam at 979-589-1843.

New Hours for Drop-off and Pick up:

Monday – Friday 8-10am or 5-6pm

Saturday 8-9am

Sunday 5-6pm

Why the changes? I have listed my reasons below. As always I appreciate the understanding of our clients. Earlier this year I reduced the rate of stay by $5 to accomodate the rise in gas prices, that however left me operating with a reduced income projection. With the economy and gas prices not stabilizing I am looking at part time jobs starting in September. Your pets will get the same great care. Any job I look for will be at night after the kennel closes. I need the time in the mid afternoon to accomplish a goal that I set for myself. That commitment commences on August 15 and runs for 12 weeks.

As many of you know I had weight loss surgery in July of 2009. Even with the incredible amount of weight I did lose, I did not hit my goal weight. I am 30lbs shy of it. I am determined to reach that goal. I am now under the care of a super great trainer. Philip Archibald works at Innovative Fitness, College Station. I met Trevor Carney, the owner through my association with ABWA-specifically the LWEN chapter that I belong to. I will be on a strict diet, and an aggressive weight and cardio workout 5x a week; Monday through Friday. I am looking forward to this challenge. You can keep up with me and see the changes on my new personal blog…. going-the distance.com

Thanks again to all and as always I look forward to working with you in meeting your boarding needs and making sure that your canine companion has the best experience….ever.

I recently had an opportunity to learn how to make cheese from a local farm. Francine from Honey Doe Farm in Navasota took a day off to teach me how to make, what to look for when making cheese. We made Cheddar (which I ruined at the house later on and fed to the chickens) Queso Blanco (with garlic…YUM) and a feta cheese which is now soaking in a mediterranean seasoned olive oil preservative. Pictures below. The experience was enough to wet my appetite for learning more…so exploring in the kitchen with cheeses made from fresh goats milk here I come

Testing the "break" on the curd

Feta cheese soaking in it's olive oil and herb dressing

Queso Blanco cheese with garlic-finished and ready to eat

Hello,

I would like to invite you to explore an outing  at the Historic UUBAR Ranch in Cimarron New Mexico. We are a working cattle and recreational ranch with 180,000 acres of pristine country that ranges in elevation from 6,300 feet to almost 10,000 feet. The Ranch offers a
great deal of diversity of terrain to ride in, along with the beautiful
country.

In addition to being one of the largest cattle ranches in New Mexico, we
are also one of the premier hunting ranches. Wildlife is abundant and the
elk and deer graze along with the thousands of cattle on the ranch throughout
the summer. We have a world class hunting lodge, plus a newly renovated
cowboy bunkhouse. The ranch is now opening the ranch to trail riding groups.

I would be very happy to work with you on a custom package for your
organization. Our rates are very reasonable we offer an all inclusive lodging and
meals package starting at only $150 per day for two people and a ranch
access fee of $125 per day per person for trail riding.

I think this could be a great location for your association to host an
event and I would be very happy to work with you to organize the activity.

Please take a look at our website at _www.expressuubar.com_
(http://www.expressuubar.com/) and then call me to plan an event at the ranch!

Sue Fullen
Marketing Director and Events Coordinator
575 376 2035 or 208 863 1822

This weekend I got a chance to get an up close and personal look at Texas State Dog, the Blue Lacy. I had researched the breed for an article that I had wanted to do for one of our Texas magazines so I was really excited about seeing one in person and getting to board her. They are a lovely dog.

Coming from the website: www.lacydog.com

 Lacys were developed in the Texas Hill Country by the four Lacy brothers (Frank, George, Ewin, and Harry), who immigrated from Kentucky to Burnet County, Texas, in 1858. Traditional wisdom, as well as Lacy family history, holds that Lacys are the result of Greyhound/scent hound/coyote cross. Â
 Multiple sources also suggested that the presence of Lacys in the Hill Country strongly influenced Fred Gipson, who was raised in adjacent Mason County and was best known for his novel Old Yeller. The Blue Lacy Game Dog filled the needs of colonial Americans for well over a century on ranches in the Southwestern US. Â
 The decline of the family-owned ranching industry, as well as the introduction of technology such as all-terrain vehicles, brought the Lacy breed near extinction; however, its rediscovery as a masterful hunting companion has dramatically increased the demand for Lacys. They are now the most common breed used by United States Trappers.  The origin of the unusual slate blue coat and nose is a genetic rarity. All Lacy’s have minimal to full white markings on their brisket and most of the time on paw or paws. The light gun-metal gray to almost black Lacy’s are classified in color as blue. The red, yellow to cream Lacy’s are classified in color as red.
The tri-colored Lacy’s are blue with red markings over their eyes, on muzzle, under tail, and down the legs. They are classified in color as tri. Both the red and tri-colored Lacy’s hold the name Blue Lacy due to the blue-color gene they possess. All Blue Lacy’s eyes are very bright and distinctive orange to yellow in color. Which adds a unique touch to their appearance. Here is Dixie:

Dixie- A Blue Lacy

 

As always I am incredibly appreciative of my clients and their trust in me.

Boone

 

Every once in a while, we get to do a good deed. I believe in supporting the community that supports me. I support Impact Animal Foundation. When the spring session ended, Boone’s foster home was no longer available and Impact asked if I could foster him. Boone is a super dog and very loving and he definitely has boarding experience and is a great client. Here is Boone’s information and web address at Impact. If you have room in your home and heart to adopt Boone, give Impact a call so they can set up a visit for you. If not then please pass Boone’s information on to anyone you think might be a good match.

website bio: http://impactanimals.org/animals/?ID=584
Boone is a fearless, energetic dog who also loves to show affection. Nothing seems to bother him – he is ready for every new adventure that comes his way. Boone will need lots of room to romp, and an attentive family that provides him regular exercise, interactive play and loads of affection. Boone would also love to have another dog to play with. His young life began by being abandoned on a country road, but his wonderful personality is certain to help him find his forever home and bring a happy ending to his story!