Happiness is...getting asked to dance!

Especially when treats are involved.

Except when cats walking by are involved.

(at about the 25 second mark)

By the way, Dewi "dances" whenever he hears the video. Poor little dude. :)

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In other news:

This week, I've been busy adding snazzy new (coffee cup) social networking icons and Pinterest "Pin it" buttons to the blog. And when I say busy, I mean (because I am less than technically inclined AND I use sometimes-challenging Blogger) it took me hours to get it straight (piecing together information from several different websites and blogs). (The processes are not exactly intuitive.) Anyway, other than because I'd love for you to use my new blog buttons, I'm telling you this because soon (next week), I'm going to share how I did both - or at least point you to the step-by-step instructions - so you can put snazzy social icons and Pin it buttons on your own Blogger blog (if you have one). :)

So look forward to that. And me telling you about how I joined Pinterest on a whim (and can totally see how people get addicted). But not me; I will not get addicted.

Bye bye!

Unaware, Unassuming, Unabashed

HAPPY DOG!

Take a lesson from Jon Farleigh and celebrate bad ear hair days!

(hehe)

Happiness is...hearing those three little words...

Want a snack?!

Watch the proof, here.

Click here to watch on YouTube.

(That's Middle Child's voice, by the way.)

It's been a long time since my last "Happiness" post, huh?

I think it might be time for a revival. Stay tuned.

P.S. It's a work in progress yet, but in case you haven't noticed, I have a new shop at CafePress.com. There's a widget in my sidebar. Stay tuned for more on this development, too!

Happiness is a 'Happy Ending' and Adoptable Peppermint Schnappes!

Hi, I'm Peppermint Schnappes!
(I'll explain in a bit.)

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The owner of this final "Happiness is..." heart-warming photo (below) submitted it with an equally heart-warming story. A miraculous story, if you are so inclined. :) Anyway, I knew the moment I read it that it needed to be shared in its entirety. So here it is, in Jessica's words:

Ruby and Jewels (Pointers) and their 21 healthy Pointer/Lab blend puppies,
submitted by Jessica of Grandiose Pointers & Cardigan Welsh Corgis

"About a year ago, Pointer Rescue was notified of two hugely pregnant Pointer sisters that were dumped in a shelter in KS. They had 24 hours to find them foster before they were PTS [put to sleep]. It broke my heart, and I couldn't see it happen - so I stepped up. 

That weekend, I drove 10 hours round trip to meet their transport and bring them to my house. They were emaciated, and HUGELY pregnant. We went to the vet a few days later, who confirmed they were about a week from whelping. That was Thursday - they started whelping on Friday. LOL. 

In all, Ruby had 15 puppies (3 stillborn, 12 alive) and Jewels had 10 puppies (1 stillborn, 9 alive) for a total of 21. With their poor health (did I mention they were both HW+ [heartworm positive] as well?) we were all shocked that not only they had so many, but so many were alive! 

After a few days, it was apparent that Ruby could not feed all her babies, and so I transferred some of the bigger ones over to Jewels. After a few more days of trying to keep the girls separated and out of each others whelping boxes, and making sure all the puppies were fed and getting fat and healthy, I said "screw it", and put all the puppies in a pile on a blanket on the floor, and let the moms in to see what would happen. I got an "Its about time!!" look from both of them, and they settled in to nursing all the puppies together. 

I didn't bother to separate them again. Everyone was much happier with the new arrangement, and the puppies all quickly started gaining weight and growing up. 

They have since all been adopted (all the puppies and both the Mommas) and are doing fabulous in their new homes." 

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23 dogs saved and in forever homes! 

Jessica, you rock! 

Thank you for sharing the photo and the story!

But, I'm not done!!!

In honor of Ruby, Jewels and Pointer Rescue, I'm thrilled to present - available for immediate adoption through award-winning Richmond Animal Care and Control - 

Miss Peppermint Schnappes!

I'd look oh-so-minty and festive in a big red bow!

Here is what the shelter has to say about this sweet little Pointer blend:

Hi there! My name is Peppermint Schnappes and I am a Pointer Mix baby girl. Just like my name, I am delicious! As you can see from my pic, I am cuter than a button. So if you are looking for a new baby in the house, I am your girl. Come take me home with you today!

Know anyone who needs a sweet, furry friend? Will you share this this post with them today?

Happiness is...SAY WHAT!?!

Apparently, Dash is multi-talented. :)

Dash the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Kim at Samhain Cardigans

So here's what I want to know: 

• Does he flush?
• Remember to put the seat down after he pees?
• Get embarrassed that he has to use the YARD toilet? (hee hee)

A happy ending to the "happiness," coming up tomorrow. :)

(The smiles ahead might become obscene) More Happy Pets! Part 2

Minus two photos, which I will post individually tomorrow and Thursday, here are the remaining Happiness photos!

Ready for some face exercise?!

Bogey the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Dina at Life with The Horde

Congratulations to those of you who guessed Bogey's "happiness" correctly (which was the majority)!

Unless, of course, you count the 10 WRITE-IN captions (which I've added to the poll so you can see them) (because, apparently, a few of you are comics). Mermaids under the water with jerky treats? I'm so sure! :)

Ruby the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Buddy Clifford the Guinea Pig,
submitted by Barb T.

Bert the Golden Retriever,
submitted by 'His' Vickie at Bert's Blog

Skye the Pit Bull,
submitted by Jenny at Of Pit Bulls and Patience

Frankie the frolicking blend,
submitted by Sue at Greyhounds CAN Sit

Robin the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Lucy R. at One Big Dog and His 'Little' Sisters

George (The Lad) the Welsh Terrier,
submitted by Jan at George The Lad

Pallo the Corgi blend and Koira the spunky blend,
submitted by Crystal at My Life with Flyball Dogs

Georgia the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Dina at Life with the Horde
(Georgia is Jon Farleigh's full, same litter, sister.)

Peaches the Rottweiler and Mr. Spock the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Robin J.

Lamar the Anatolian Shepherd,
submitted by Kirsten at Peaceful Dog

Minne the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Rocket the Border Collie/McNab
and Girlfriend the German Shepherd blend,
submitted by Missy at Spyrock Cardigans

KC the Golden Retriever,
submitted by Vickie at Bert's Blog

3 2 1...and release (your face muscles)!

Up tomorrow: Um, well, let's just say you won't be expecting it. But you will like it.
(ha ha ha) 

Go on and Guess My Happiness!

Alright, I thought I'd spice this one up a bit and let you all
 GUESS WHY BOGEY IS "HAPPY"!

Will you play?! :)

Bogey the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Dina at Life with The Horde

Simply select your best guess using this poll!
(You can even make up your own reason in the 'other' field, if you want to.) :)

Cant see the poll? Click here.

No voting rules; this is just for fun.
I'll share the correct caption with tomorrow's "happy" photos!

A REALLY 'BIG' Happy Dog! (and a confession)

This photo should have made the list of finalists. It didn't because in my haste at printing off all the submissions (including email bodies and attachments), I missed it. I realized I missed it, to my horror, driving down the road several hours after voting had begun. :(

So for two weeks I've been trying to decide the best way to deal with my oversight. And here is what I've decided:

In honor of Magic and his "birthday" cheeseburger, I have made an additional $10 donation to CorgiAid.

And I'm letting him have the blog all to himself until Monday. Somehow, I don't think anyone will mind. :)

Magic the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Dawn at Daybreake Cardigans
(Yes, Magic and Jon Farleigh are related. :)

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Have a magical weekend!

(even more happiness on Monday!)

Excuse me, a french fry is calling my name...

(Viewing this might cause extreme joy) More Happy Pets! Part 1

Note: I have 29 more happy photos to show you, so I'm breaking them down into chunks (lest your face freeze into a perma-smile, a la The Joker, which would be unbecoming and probably painful). 

Ready? :)

Sunny the Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppy,
submitted by Dan L. and Carol L.

Bandit the 13-year-old Jack Russell Terrier,
submitted by Missy of Spyrock Cardigans

Ruby the Pembroke Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Barb T.

Stella (l) the Golden Retriever and Bella (r) the beautiful blend,
submitted by Leslie O. at Bringing up Bella

Bert the Golden Retriever,
submitted by 'His' Vickie at Bert's Blog

Beryl the Greyhound,
submitted by Sue at Greyhounds CAN Sit

Bogey the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by UHM at Life with The Horde
(Bogey is Jon Farleigh's half-brother.)

Buddy (l) and The Bear (r), Cardigan Welsh Corgis,
submitted by Becky at It's Me Buddy's Blog

Caeden the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Peggy S.

Domino the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Jessica of Grandiose Pointers & Cardigan Welsh Corgis

Harry the cat,
submitted by Janice D.

Parker the Schnauzer blend (l) and Skye the Pit Bull (r),
submitted by Jenny at Of Pit Bulls and Patience

Kevin the (girl) Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppy,
submitted by Lucy R. at One Big Dog and His 'Little' Sisters 

Hints for viewing photos in more detail:

• Click the first photo (once) to activate a slide show in Blogger.
• Click the photo a second time to scroll.
• Click the 'X' to return to this blog post.

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Okay, now relax your face. :)

Coming up tomorrow: Something BIG and happy!

And The Winner of The 'Happiness Is' Photo and Caption Contest and...

...a $25 donation to (her choice) CorgiAid is:


With 58 (out of 443) votes, submitted by Kim K. of Samhain Cardigans,

The dashing :) Dash the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and his look-alike daughter, Ellie Mae!

Congratulations!!!

Thank you to all the finalists, 'semifinalists,'* their people and all of the voters for making this such a fun contest!


And now, as promised, the identities of all these fine happy pets:

Bandit the 13-year-old Jack Russell Terrier,
submitted by Missy of Spyrock Cardigans

Skeet the cat and Rudy the yellow Labrador Retriever,
submitted by Sue at Talking Dogs Blog

Bella the beautiful blend,
submitted by Leslie O. at Bringing up Bella

Bert the Golden Retriever,
submitted by 'His' Vickie at Bert's Blog

Beryl the Greyhound,
submitted by Sue at Greyhounds CAN Sit

Broker the English Setter,
submitted by Jessica of Grandiose Pointers & Cardigan Welsh Corgis

Buddy the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Becky at It's Me Buddy's Blog

Jimmy (l) and Wilson (r), Cardigan Welsh Corgis,
submitted by Taryn at A Tail of Two Cardis

Koira the lovely blend,
submitted by Crystal at My Life with Flyball Dogs

Fozzie the fabulous Pit Bull,
submitted by Kirsten at Peaceful Dog

Sam (13+ yrs old - left) and his (6-yr-old) granddaughter Moira,
Cardigan Welsh Corgis, submitted by
Dina at Life with The Horde
(Sam is Jon Farleigh's daddy. :)

Parker the Schnauzer blend,
submitted by Jenny at Of Pit Bulls and Patience

Pallo the Corgi blend,
submitted by Crystal at My Life with Flyball Dogs

Tucker the Pembroke Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Barb T.

Shiva the delightful blend,
submitted by Kristine at Rescued Insanity

Mr. Spock the Cardigan Welsh Corgi,
submitted by Robin J.

 Hints for viewing photos in more detail:

• Click the first photo (once) to activate a slide show in Blogger.
• Click the photo a second time to scroll.
• Click the 'X' to return to this blog post. 

*More happy photos coming tomorrow!!!