Help Me Pick Out a New Haircut!

Ma refers to me as a "hot mess".
 My hair has gone wild. 
My floof goes floop. 
That is a floof with a flop. 
So, I need YOUR help. 
Carma Poodale on the lake

All I do is huff and puff because I am HOT! 
TOO MUCH HAIR! 
What is a pooh to do but to ask for a little help from her friends. 
How can you help? 

11 Things NOT To Do When You See A Service Dog In A Store

Carma and I went to Sam's Club to get chicken tenders for the dehydrator and fresh veggies for the guinea pigs this weekend. The employees in the store joke around saying she is my membership card. No poodle, I have to show my card. I have been shopping at our store since the day it opened. 

They also ask who is with me if she isn't. They want to be able to locate the person in the store in case I (really them) need assistance. I am that person who goes in for coffee thinking I will be in and out in a bit but end up sitting on the floor, shelf or worse lying on the floor. This is due to my blood pressure bottoming out without warning. I have instructed them not to call 911 unless I am bleeding. They follow the ADA but I have shared with them what Carma does, what to do if they see her coming to them without me, and what to do if I need assistance. 

My warning system is my poodle. Carma Poodale IS a TRAINED Service Dog. Carma Poodale is a medical alert service dog to be exact. She can alert me before something happens. She has also pulled me right out the door to the car making me leave my cart full of groceries in the store. 

With all that being said, I want to share what NOT to do if you see a dog in a store that is not pet friendly. 

The View in the Rearview Mirror

Poodle in the rearview mirror
To mamaw's house,driver! 

WW- Perfecting the Jerky

Chicken breast on a cutting board

I have been trying to perfect the art of jerky making. 
My testers are not complaining 

Cinnamon and Cookie Wish You A Happy Valentine's Day

Boy Guinea Pig asking girl guinea pig to be his Valentine

WW- King Cinnamon, King of the Rocks


A certain piggie loves to climb all over the rocks near the pond. He thinks he is king of the rocks. Climbing on and off the rocks is wonderful exercise not only for his physical well being but also for his mental well being. 
There is no telling what he is thinking when he is climbing and posing.

He is King Cinnamon, Ruler of the Rocks.
Guinea pig on the rocks
Did you happen to see his video yesterday? 

Groundhog Day In Kentucky

Happy Groundhog Day!!! 



Kentucky doesn't have its own groundhog but we have a Cinnamon, the guinea pig! What does Cinnamon say about the weather and is spring around the corner????
Cinnamon the Guinea Pig looking out of his cave

Update:How Our Family Is Managing After The Loss of Jenny Sue.

First off, I want to thank each and every one of you who have contacted us to tell us how sorry you were to hear of Jenny Sue's passing. The text messages, instant messages, emails, and comments on our social media channels were overwhelming. The love and support poured out from all over the world. The words wrapped themselves around all of us just like a hug and it helped so much. It is still helping as we get through the first few days.

This week I feel the need to take over Carma's blog. Don't worry, I promise that won't write things that are only sad. Plus it gives Carma some time off :).