Dog Day Afternoon, Woofstock and Other Stuff

Hi Friends!  I hope all is going well in your world.  As for mine, everything is great!  It's a bit hot outside for my taste, but I know my kinda weather is right around the corner.  I can't wait for nice, cool weather . . . and snow!  Yeah, snow!  I love to play in the snow!  I can't wait!  (Oops . . . I think I said the "s" word too loud -- mommy is groaning!)


I wanted to tell you about an event I went to last weekend.  It was called Dog Day Afternoon/Woofstock -- it was a day just for us canine folks and it was fun!  Mom drove me over to my friend Conrad's pad (he's a miniature schnauzer) and we picked him and his mom Kathleen up and headed to Carmel for the festivities.  Man, was I excited!  I didn't know where we were going, but it had to be someplace fun since we were taking our friends with us . . . and it was a car ride -- I love car rides!  


When we got there, we saw lots of humans and canines everywhere we looked, and something called vendor booths where they gave away treats and toys . . . yes, for free!  And, mom bought a few special treats for me too.  We came home with a pretty good haul!  There was a big stage in the plaza where there were bands playing, so we chilled out for a bit to rest after walking around.  They gave away prizes to some dogs who dressed up in costume, but that's not my thing, so I didn't participate in that.  I just enjoyed getting out and enjoying the beautiful day with my mom, Conrad and Kathleen, and meeting so many people.


Oh, I did meet a couple of celebrities while there.  We spotted Patty Spitler, and her furry son Louie, co-hosts of Pet Pals TV, so we stopped to officially introduce ourselves and say hello.  Patty and Louie do so many good things to get the word out about animal issues, so we were very happy to get to officially meet them after corresponding with them on occasion.


Oh, mom talked to a couple of these vendor people about someone or something called "therapy dog."  I don't know who or what therapy dog is, but mom said she has considered me being one.  Hmm...whatever it is, I hope it's a good thing!  As long as I get lots of pets, hugs and cookies, I'm all for it!  She also talked to someone about dock diving -- well, I don't know what that is, but I have an inkling that it involves jumping into water.  If that's the case, I'm not so sure I'd dig it -- oh, I'm okay wading in water, but if it gets deep, I get kinda freaked out.  Mommy thinks I should like water because I'm part Lab, but it must be the other stuff in me that doesn't like it too much!  


There was one canine mom and I wanted to meet, but unfortunately didn't get the opportunity.  His name is Kaiser and he's a hero dog.  If you don't know about him, he is one of the few remaining rescue dogs from 9/11, and the only one remaining from Indiana.  Mom has told me about what he and other rescue dogs did to help after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.  I don't understand exactly what she was talking about since I wasn't born yet, but Kaiser sounds like one awesome dog and I wanted to thank him in person for what he did. Kaiser is featured a book about 9/11 rescue dogs and I hope mom will get it and read it to me.  (The book is called Retrieved and it's by Charlotte Dumas.)  Thanks Kaiser and all you other search and rescue dogs!  

Before we left, I did have to pose for another picture, so mom had me sit in front of the fountains.  I think mom is going to post it here on this blog.  One of the vendors gave all the dogs a red, white and blue bandana, so I was looking pretty snazzy. Mom loves to take my picture, so I just go along with the program.

Me at Carmel Civic Plaza

Well, that's enough mutterings for this time.  Until we speak again, here's wishing you lots of cookies and belly rubs!

Macy G. Mendenhall

My First Blog

Arf!  Er, I mean, Hello!  

I don't know what this "blog" thing is all about, but mom has been thinking that it might be fun to do every so often.  She said something about talking about my thoughts and what's going on in my life.  I might have to talk about my kitty sisters too, but that's okay . . . as long as it's mostly about me!

For those of you who don't know me yet (I hope to meet you soon), my name is Macy Gracin Mendenhall and I was born on November 26, 2007, which makes me almost four years-old.  I was born in a shelter in LaGrange, Indiana, the only child of a German Shepherd mixed-breed doggie.  My mama Tina adopted me shortly before my two-month birthday and I've lived with her and my kitty sisters, Speedy and Halle, in Indianapolis ever since.  

It was touch-and-go right after coming to my new home.  Heck, I was just a baby and leaving my birth mommy was so hard.  I cried, my new mommy cried, but she was so nice and laid on the floor outside my crate until I'd fall asleep to try to comfort me.  It took a while, but we both got through it.  My mommy says that I rescued her -- I don't understand what that means, but I do know that I love her and my kitty sisters so much and am so glad mommy chose me to be her son!  

Oh, yeah, speaking of me being her "son," I am all boy!  A lot of people think that I'm a girl because I'm so "pretty."  Pretty?  I'm freakin' handsome!  I just don't understand it, because there's nothing girlie about me!  Oh, some say my mommy gave me a girl's name, but some think I'm a girl even before they know my name.  I just don't get it.  So, I just want to set the record straight.  (Thanks for letting me vent about that!)

Well, that's an introduction to me for this blog.  I'll try to get on here periodically and tell you more stuff about me and my life.  Until I see you again, I'm sending lots of licks your way!

Macy G. Mendenhall