Did you all enjoy seeing all the cute dog pics on Instagram yesterday? It was National Dog Day. Everyone with a cute dog (and some not so cute dogs) posted pictures of their pets. Well I have a cute dog too. Ozzie. He has been with us for 13 years and those years have been a wild ride. Ozzie was a mischievous puppy and nothing has changed. He loves attention and will stop at nothing to get it. Nothing.
If I am too long at my computer, he will go find some personal object of mine and caper around with it, pretending he is about to devour it until I stop what I am doing, chase after him and confiscate it. What a fun game right? We have been playing it for years. Often it is a hair scrunchy or clip. Sometimes my eyeglasses. Sometimes it is something of a very personal nature. Ahem.
Here is a trip down Memory Lane.
Here he is with an entire unfinished quilt top out in the back yard.
With my brand new layer cake.
The time he buried a rawhide chew toy under the pillow in the guest room. Just before the guests arrived.
With my new knitting project.
With my new $30 Christian Dior lip gloss.
For a few years he had a thing for expensive orange shoes.
See what I mean?
Then there was the issue with him being jealous of my sewing irons.
That went on for a while.
He has mellowed out after all these years, but I have to say, he's led me on a merry chase. He won't let me forget he's around, that is for sure.
Now that he is Old Dog, he lazes around a lot more.
Ozzie on my favorite chair.
Ozzie in my favorite spot on the front porch.
He may have slowed down, but he's still my guy.
Oh, Ozzie!
Posted by: Pam O | August 27, 2020 at 04:47 AM
I love that dog! I bet my wire fox terrier can one up your Ozzie stories. You have to love that "tude"! You wouldn't want a boring dog, now would you? Ozzie 2020!
Posted by: KimS | August 27, 2020 at 04:56 AM
It has been fun to watch his antics over the years. What ever happened to the other one, if I may ask?
Posted by: Carole | August 27, 2020 at 05:17 AM
What a dog!!
Posted by: Debbie R. | August 27, 2020 at 06:08 AM
I've been reading you for a long time. The "orange shoe" period was when I started. I couldn't believe you didn't give him away then. Happy Dog Day.
Posted by: Debi Bacon | August 27, 2020 at 06:11 AM
Facebook posted a "memory" for me yesterday of our two dogs, both deceased. I was a little upset, but then we both reminisced about them and what good dogs they were and then Ifelt better.
Posted by: sue s | August 27, 2020 at 06:24 AM
He's such a cutie! And with loads of personality!
Posted by: Donna | August 27, 2020 at 06:52 AM
Such a character! The adventures have been very entertaining to me over the years of Ozzie.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | August 27, 2020 at 07:32 AM
Strolling memory lane with Ozzie was fun. But wow! 13 years? He wears his age well. :-)
Posted by: Linda | August 27, 2020 at 08:23 AM
Here's to the orange shoe episodes--always my favorite Ozzie story! The sewing irons are a close second, but the shredded shoes will remain his #1 funniest (sorry!) attention-getter! Ozzie forever! 🐶❤️ Stay well!
Posted by: Jan | August 27, 2020 at 08:25 AM
Oh, how I used to enjoy your posts of Ozzie’s escapades. It took my mind off what my Maggie was doing. Like chewing up my entire back yard drip system.
Posted by: Jean Thut | August 27, 2020 at 09:53 AM
Ozzie with knitting project is a classic. ;p
Posted by: Ina | August 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM
I am not a dog owner, thanks Ozzie for making me smile!!!!
Posted by: kathy b | August 27, 2020 at 11:48 AM
He is a joy to see and watch !!! Such a cute fellow and have to say he has given us lots of laughs and smiles
Posted by: gailss1 | August 27, 2020 at 12:07 PM
I love the Ozzie pics and stories....I remember a lot of them! You are blessed to have had such a pal for so long.
Posted by: Kathleen Gentile | August 27, 2020 at 12:35 PM
Adorable and what a personality. We love them, don't we? Otherwise we wouldn't overlook all their mischief. He is sure a handsome guy.
Posted by: Pat | August 27, 2020 at 12:37 PM
Omg! Ozzie kills me! Love him and his antics!
Posted by: Anita | August 27, 2020 at 02:39 PM
I've followed your blog for a long time and recall many of these photos. Especially the orange shoes, the iron, and the underwear. Good times. How could anyone resist that furry face?
Posted by: Linda Kay Smith | August 27, 2020 at 04:09 PM
I love Ozzie! He is always so full of mischief. But so adorable!
Posted by: Jocelyn | August 27, 2020 at 04:39 PM
Love that furry face! They sure know how to get your attention don't they?
Posted by: Christine Cole | August 27, 2020 at 08:29 PM
Its the terrier! Our Kerry Blues Milly and Rosie were crazy til the very end! Professional teasers. Love those dogs!
Posted by: Ruth | August 28, 2020 at 04:51 AM
Nothing like an Airedale!! Ours removed and devoured a whole pot of chili cooling on the stove top and could open the refrigerator.
Posted by: Lori Feld | August 28, 2020 at 05:44 AM
What a cutie. Such typical escapades. Makes me lonesome for our wirehaired fox terrier. We've had three over the years. He looks like a Welsh. My son has an airedale/shepherd mix that is quite the "terriorist." It's interesting that there are so many terrier owners among the comments. Creative people have good taste in breeds! LOL
Posted by: Nancy L Buennemeyer | August 28, 2020 at 08:04 AM
Love it! Thanks for sharing - have a great weekend!
Posted by: Jennifer Gwyn | August 28, 2020 at 08:34 AM
has it really been 13 years? OMG, I so remember when you got him....and then a "friend" that didn't work out...or am i just making that up. none-the-less, i have so enjoyed the escapades of Ozzie!
Posted by: Darlynn Venne | August 28, 2020 at 09:10 AM