Mama Donna Interviewed by Lea Schizas - Canadian Writing Examiner

Lea Schizas asked Mama Donna all kinds of questions about writing and books. The only problem I find is that she didn't talk about ME enough. Now that would have been interesting!

Click HERE for the interview.

Poodle and Doodle for Haiti

Mama Donna received an email from Jack Foster who illustrated Poode & Doodle. He has found a way to help the people of Haiti where ALL the proceeds will go to charity. He and Mama are donating a copy of the book signed by both of them along with original sketches done while working on the book. The website is http://heroes4haiti.com/ if you'd like to check it out.

Would you take a moment to look over the auctions? By bidding on our book, you'll even get free shipping, so it's a win-win for all concerned and a small way in which we can help the thousands of people hurting in Haiti.

I wish I could sign the book, too. Think maybe Mama Donna will let me sign with a paw print?

BID HERE.

Sparkles, the Fire Safety Dog

Momma Donna has a new friend who has an amazing dog. Although normally I wouldn't praise any other breed of dog but a doodle, Sparkles, the Fire Safety Dog has been credited with saving several lives! Her Momma Dayna is a firefighter and wrote a book about her dog, too. In the book, children learn of the adventures of Sparkles, the Fire Safety Dog and valuable fire safety tips enabling them and their families to keep fire safe. These tips include recognizing the firefighter as a helper and a friend, knowing the sound and purpose of a smoke alarm, learning how to crawl low under smoke, and understanding the importance of practicing a home fire drill using an escape map.

Ahd she even has a video that tells all about her!



To read more about Sparkles, visit Momma Dayna's blog at http://www.childrensbookauthordaynahilton.blogspot.com/ There you'll find a word search puzzle, coloring pages, more videos, and a hidden picture puzzle, too! Have fun!

Here is Sparkles' blog with lots and lots to do! http://www.sparklesthefiresafetydog.com/

Order Sparkles' book here: http://www.keepkidsfiresafe.org/products.html

Addison County Humane Society

Mama Donna watched this video and oo'ed and awww'ed through the whole thing. It's about a shelter that takes in strays and unwanted animals and places them with new families. A very good thing.

Just What We Need - Another Sadie!

Mama Donna's friend, Cheryl, has a lab named Sadie. Her Sadie is just like mine - getting into trouble all the time! Labs sure do have a lot of energy.

The last photo was taken when Cheryl caught Sadie when she was 5 months old, running around the house with the Fruit Loops box on her head that had been left on the counter. She stuck her head in trying to enjoy the last couple of ‘loops’ in the box. She managed to shake the box off her head, but couldn’t manage to rid herself of the foil container inside the box. She was NOT happy as you can see. She could star in “Star Trek” as an alien! She’s certainly a character!

Coloring Page - Poodle and Doodle

I'm featured in a coloring page. Mama's illustrator, Jack Foster, drew this. Look how big the Doodle is!

*Click on picture, then print! It will print out full size ready to be colored OR right click on picture, and then 'save picture as...' and you can print it out using your photo program. 

Doodle Service Dogs

Ariel's momma, Leah, went on vacation recently. At the pool one day she spotted a service dog who looked kind of like Sadie. Turns out it was a Goldendoodle. She was owned by a little girl with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) and acts as her canine assistant or service dog. She knows 90 commands. She can go for help, turn lights on and off, and fetch things when her little girl drops them. Isn't that great? I guess I'm pretty small to be a canine assistant, but I'm very proud that Doodles do that sort of service.

God and Dog

Angel Goes to the Groomer

Here's I am trying to get to Mama Donna.

I did get to run around the place like I owned it.

Mama wanted to show me off.

I am one tired pup. Staying so beautiful's hard on a girl.

Adventures of Lina and Sadie

Remember how Mama Donna got a parakeet and Sadie won't leave her alone? Well, Sadie has almost plucked Lina's tail feathers out several times now. This is the view from Donna's desk of Sadie still stalking Lina. See her cage at the end of the hall? Sadie finally quit going into the room and endlessly barking at Lina, but she's still mesmerized. And just about the time Sadie gives up and lies down, Lina starts squawking at her and they're off and running again.

I Got an Award!

My good friend, Amigo, has given me (and Mama Donna since she's the one who puts my thoughts on this blog...) an award! Amigo has his own blog, too - Pets and Their Authors. He celebrated by taking a mud bath, but I can't imagine doing that. That would mess up my pedicure!

Can you believe this?

Oh, the humiliation. Mama Donna and Leah decided I needed a coat because cooler weather is coming soon to our area. As you can tell, I'm not thrilled about it. I might change my mind when snow is as tall as I am...but I doubt it.