I can't nap with your butt touching me.

Buddy to Buster, left to right

(But I can't sleep unless I am touching someone - Buster thinking out loud)

If I could drive, I would have so left without you.

What takes you so long? - Shanti Baby

Shiba Inu has it made. And lady helps other dogs not so lucky in Japan. Go visit! :)

 MSN: Canine shopkeeper in Japan becomes international sensation http://a.msn.com/09/en-us/AAayLLu

Yep, that is the Smiths boating by...

When did THEY get a new dog? - Sam I am

Looks ugly to me.- Shanti

I swear someone is in there...

And they are about to go boating without me. - Sam I am

This just cannot happen.

Make room up in heaven for one more angel...

OBIT

My Maisy passed away last night. She was 17 years and 1 week old.  She had bladder stones and her kidneys were failing so I let her leave this earth peacefully, gently, and with dignity at the hands of my trusted vet.  We did it at my home and her ashes will be spread in my back yard, and off the back of the boat into the lake where we lived together for 10 wonderful years. These are two places she loved.  She joins her brother-husband Harley in death and is running with him once again in some parts unknown.

Maisy was a purebred boxer, rescued from a kill shelter. She enjoyed cart rides, walks, boat rides, truck rides, snoring, sleeping on the couch, eating, passing gas, and love. She also had doggie dementia late in life which made her even cuter to me.  She was almost 7 when I rescued her, thus she lived a long full life. Up until the end she enjoyed her daily walks and golf cart rides, and never lost her gusto for food. She is survived by Sam (adopted son), Shanti, Buddy, and Riley (foster).

Maisy always wagged her nubbin and shook her butt for company. She was a crowd favorite due to her sweet loving nature. We will all miss you ole gal.  RIP my beloved Maisy Moo.  Thank you for enriching my life. Be free once again.

Maisy with Harley approximately 6-7 years ago.

( They were not supposed to be up on the couch but they always did what they wanted anyway- they had spunk)

AROO! I love this woman.

Give me a chance for some lubbins too...- Buddy Love

Psst. Come untie me.

No one is looking and let's face it. I am not getting any younger.

Sometimes I wonder what my girl is thinking about when she spoons my butt.

Then I realize I like it so it doesn't really matter. - Sam I am

I smell fishy water Buddy.

We must be near the lake.  Keep looking and bark if you find water.  - Maisy Moo

Truly the blind leading the half blind....

You better move Riley.

The food door is about to open for breakfast. - Sammy Boy

I hope I get treats with my meal this time.- Buddy

You can see OK, right?!

I prefer the left side when you are driving.- Riley

Well, hey Mr. Policeman.

Happy 17th Birthday!!!

To the most amazing, sweet, resilient, and loving dog I know.

I give up. Who the hell is she rattling on and on about?

Back off.

Grandma loves me best.- Riley 

It really is time you knew...

Hi. We are here to see the vet.

I think Sam got me pregnant.  - Buddy Love

Maybe I need a little sun screen too.

Looks like I am turning brown. Uh, oh! - Sam I am

Come lather me up. I will wait.

How come we haven't pushed off yet?

I am ready to get this party started! - Riley

We still aren't moving....

No. It wasn't me.

 I have been laying here the whole time.- Buddy McCluskey

I just look guilty.

Blah blah blah- Oh, no! - Grandma's handmade quilt- get down.

Not quite sure what to make of it all.  Ri Ri extraordinaire.

I am sure Grandma would WANT me to have this cover. I am the cutest grand-baby of all.

Yes, I climbed all the way up here by myself...

But like a cat, I can't get down without help. - Maisy Moo

Help lift my delicate derriere and use your legs, not your back honey.