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Some Days You Just Have to Play

Posted in Dogs, tagged Dogs, Mamie, Squeaky Toy on November 15, 2012| 1 Comment »

My morning routine involves getting a cup of coffee and heading to the computer to write my daily post for this blog. Since Mamie arrived it has been harder and harder to do quickly because her morning routine involves playing with a squeaky toy. And she is very persistent. She will place the toy at your feet and look up with those eyes. And if you don’t keep picking it up and throwing it for her she will politely place it in your lap. I guess that’s the terrier in her. Did I mention she’s very persistent???!!!

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Remembering Truman

Posted in Dogs, tagged Dogs on November 8, 2012| 1 Comment »

Today would have been Truman’s 13th birthday. This is how he looked at 6 weeks old. Adorable, huh?!

And this is Tru at about 6 months.

Truman was ALL Basset Hound – stubborn but smart. Most people think Bassets are dumb. Not true. They are smart but they just do things on their own terms and Truman was the King at this!

He loved to lay on top of the sofa back for his naps so that he could keep an eye on what was happening in the front yard.

He loved little kids. And they loved him. Anywhere I took him people wanted to pet him, especially kids. They are just drawn to basset for some reason. Probably their funny looks and ears and maybe because they are close to the ground.

Truman was a real character and a very handsome boy. We sure miss him. Happy Birthday Truman!

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Pet Portrait Commissions

Posted in Pet Portaits, tagged cat, Dogs, pet portrait, Rescue dogs, Virginia Artist on November 5, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Bob Cat

Stinkin’ Lincoln

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a pet lover in your family? How about a pet portrait? Order now to get it in time for Christmas. Prices start at just $100 for an original painting. All I need is a couple of good photos of the pet. Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to order today.

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Weathering the Storm

Posted in Dogs, tagged Dogs, Hurricane Sandy, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia on October 30, 2012| 2 Comments »

Jed and Lincoln hunkered down in the bed to weather the storm yesterday and last night. We had lots of wind and rain but luckily we didn’t lose power.

So Mamie hung out with me in the living room. I watched tv while she watched her toy. You never know when a “boy” might come along and try to take it while you are distracted with the weather. 🙂

We are grateful that we are safe here at home. Praying for those who got “Sandy” much worse than we did.

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Remembering Truman and Jefferson

Posted in Dogs, tagged Dog Park, Dogs, Virginia Artist, Warren County Dog Park on October 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »

I’m thinking this morning of Truman and Jefferson, the two dogs that I had when I first wanted to build a dog park in our community. Tru and Jeffie really needed space to run off the leash. That is what got the whole thing started. And today we are having a “Celebration of Dogs” at the new dog park as a grand opening event. The park has been officially open now for about 6 weeks and it’s a wonderful place for dogs to run and play and exercise.

The three dogs I now have – Jed, Lincoln and Mamie – love it. Their favorite time of the day is early morning when we go to the park for our exercise. I know Jeffie and Truman would have loved it too!

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A Celebration of Dogs

Posted in Dogs, Small Town Life, tagged Dog Park, Dogs, Virginia Artist on October 18, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Come to the Dog Park on Sunday afternoon from 3 – 5 p.m. for the “Celebration of Dogs”, the grand opening event for the park. We will have over a dozen vendors with great give-aways for everyone who comes. We will also have the dog park merchandise available – hats, fleece jackets and tote bags. Be the first to get yours and help us add an agility course to the park.

Hope to see you there with your socialized dogs!

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Sewing Nap Pads

Posted in Dogs, tagged Dog bed, Dogs, Nap Pad, sewing, Virginia Artist on October 9, 2012| 1 Comment »

The last few days I have been sewing instead of painting. I am making Nap Pads for the shop in time for the big Festival of Leaves this weekend. (The Festival is Saturday from 10-6 on Main Street. Come see us!) The inventory was low and I have needed to do this for sometime. I had some help for a while but then my helpers pooped out. Here are Mamie and Lincoln demonstrating how one works.

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A Nice Surprise

Posted in Dogs, tagged Black Lab, Dogs, Rescue dogs, Second Chance Rescue on October 4, 2012| 2 Comments »

Monday I got a wonderful surprise. I came home to a package. I knew I had not ordered anything so I was really surprised when I opened it and found the 2013 Dog-a-Day calendar and letter saying that my Jeffie would be featured on February 20th. I thought back to the last time I had sent a photo in to them for submission in their calendar and it had to be at least 5 or 6 years! They must be really backlogged! Or maybe Jeffie’s story is just so special they didn’t want to miss it. 🙂 You can read more about my Jeffie here. We really miss him and this is a really special tribute to our wonderful time with him. This is what they chose to write: “To the Rescue: Basset/Lab mix Jefferson (or Jeffie, for short) was adopted at three months old from a Raleigh rescue group called Second Chance. Kelly Walker of Front Royal writes that since then Jeffie has chased a robber from their home, and learned how to predict the occurrence of his “mom’s” migraines so that she can take her medication in advance. Kelly can’t help but wonder: Who rescued whom?”

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Maddie and Kallie

Posted in Dogs, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Dogs, pet portrait, Pit Bull, Rescue dogs, Terriers, Virginia Artist on September 7, 2012| Leave a Comment »

I was thrilled when a neighbor and fellow dog lover asked me to paint Maddie and Kallie as a farewell gift for a friend that she works with here in town. Their little group wanted to give her something special to remember them and since the lady loved her pitties they did this. And I loved painting them. Such pretty girls.