Last year I had so much fun!  And this year, I have a feeling is going to be even funner!  I will keep you posted.  Here’s a recap of last year’s BarkWorld!

Fluffs,

I totally forgot today was “National Dog’s Day” until I saw this picture from the Disney movie Frankeweenie. (It’s coming out on October 5th.)  “Youza,” said I, “how could I forget to wish my friends a happy day?”

So here it is: HAPPY  NATIONAL DOG’S DAY TO ALL MY FRIENDS! And even if you’re a cat, a stuffed bear, a rabbit, or a ferret, don’t worry.  Today, you can be a dog, or pretend to be one, so we can all celebrate together!

Oh, and speaking of spooky… my brother before me…his name was SPARKY… just like the star in the movie.  You don’t think… I don’t know… I do see a little resemblance.  He was a Cairn Terrier, so his ears always stood up, but he did have hair, and then, one time, he did have to get stitches… I’m just saying….. I think I’m just going to have to watch the movie to fine out!  Period.

Fluffs,

Today, we’re celebrating a Pink Pup with the biggest heart…and that is singer P!nk herself!  Here’s the story:

Photos courtesy of popbytes.com and TMZ.com

On December 26, 2011 Good came head to head–heart to heart–against Evil.  Someone threw a puppy out the window of a moving car off an overpass in Los Angeles.  When Ace of  Hearts Dog Rescue came to her, they found out she had three broken legs and needed immediate surgery.  Because there is a God (dog spelled backwards) pop singer P!nk offered to pay for the surgery, which amounted to over $5,000.00.

We are happy to report, that Stella, the pup, is doing well, and that, according to reports, she’s found a forever family.

For her, for P!nk, and for everything good, we’re celebrating today with a Pink Pup Pawty!  Let the celebrating begin!  Use hashtag #PPPawty on Twitter.  You can see us on Twitter, Tweetdeck or Tweetgrid.

PINK PUPS PAWTY STUFF
Help Yourself!  We’re Not Your Mothers!

APPETIZERS

DRINKS

MAIN MEALS

DESSERTS

HERE IS TO EVERYONE HAVING A GREAT PINK PUP FUN TIME!

Fluffs,

Some dream of running away with the circus.  I dream of running away with Santa and his reindeer.  No, it wouldn’t be a permanent thing or anything…just on Christmas.  I think of this magical, fast and furious present delivery mission and I get chills!  I can just hear the song on the radio… “You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donder, Niqqi and Blitzen!  But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all…”  which we all know, of course, is Rudolph!

Wow!  Niqqi–me, part of the Santa Team! That would be a dream come true! I love Santa and so does my family.  To us, more than presents, Santa brings a message of faith and hope.

My mom tells me that many years ago, when my grandma was very ill and in the hospital, there hadn’t been any time for my brother (who was little then) to go visit Santa at the mall to sit on his lap or give him his wish list. He was disappointed.  One night, very late, coming from the hospital, they had to stop at the local convenient store to pick up some milk.  My dad stayed back in the car while my mom and my brother when into the store.  To their surprise, guess who was standing leaning against the deli counter?  Santa himself! “Santa!” my brother yelled out!  “Hello, little boy!” Santa said.  “I know you haven’t had chance to come and see me this year, so I thought I’d come and see you!”  My brother had a smile that ran from ear to ear.  They chatted a bit, Santa reminding him of the importance of being good. They both laughed and Santa Then Santa turned to my mom and in a very comforting voice said, “I also know you’re going through some very tough times right now, but be strong and things will be okay.  Have faith.”  With that, Santa wished them a Merry Christmas.  They thanked him and did the same.  They got the milk, and when they turned around Santa was gone.  Just like that.

Things were rough for my family for a while.  My grandma passed away the following spring.  There was a feeling of emptiness in my mom’s heart, but she would never forget Santa’s words:  “Be strong. Have faith.  Things will be okay.”  Santa was right.  Santa is always right.

To be honest with you, I was a little scared.  My mom explained to me it was a scarecrow…a person-like figure made from sticks and old clothes that  farmers often place in the fields to discourage birds from eating the seeds or the crops.  My neighbor was using it as a decoration for Halloween. The story didn’t convince me at all.   I sooo wanted the scarecrow to say something back to me.   How could he not? Still scared, I went back to get some response from him, but nothing happened.

So, I decided to face my fears, and see what it would be like to be a scarecrow myself.  My mom made me a scarecrow costume and when Halloween came, I put it on having decided I was going to stay super still and see if I could trick any of the kids coming to my door.  You might have guessed it, I didn’t work! I tried sooo hard, but the minute the trick-or-treaters came by, I forgot the whole thing and I went to greet them with my tail wagging!  I didn’t want them to be scared after all. It was so much fun!  I passed out candy and all the kids said I looked cute in the scarecrow costume and they laughed.Click to view slideshow.

When Halloween was over, I went to my neighbor’s yard to leave a piece of candy for the scarecrow and to tell him I wasn’t scared of him any more. But when I got there, I saw a bag shaped as a pumpkin.  It had tag and it said, “To Niqqi.” What? Something for me? I could tell without sniffing it too much that there were dog treats inside!  Wow!  From the scarecrow?  I looked up and gave him a big smile and said, “Thanks!” And you know what?  I think I saw him smile back and  heard him whisper “Happy Halloween, Niqqi!”

Fluffs,

Fluffs,

Follow our party by using the search function on Twitter or at Tweetgrid using this hashtag:

Please grab one of our Pink Goody Bags!

This is what’s inside:

* A Full Bottle of Pink Pup PINK
Directions: Drink it slowly, but drink the whole thing.
The best part is at the bottom.
Active Ingredients: Fun, giggles, BOLS, MOLS, joy,
happiness and laughter.
Warning: It may cause you to laugh so hard,
you may pee in your pants.

*Hello Kitty Tattoos
Don’t worry, they come off.

* Pink Pawty Hats
To celebrate @PrincessGwenie’s and @MisterSnoop’s birthdays!

* A Set of Four Adjustable Beaded Ankle Bracelets

* Eau de Rose Atomizer
Spray at home to remember the good time you had at #PinkPJPawty

* Pink Rose Petal Confetti

* Pink Marracas and Whistle
Use during the Pink Pup Conga Line or whenever

* Pink Bubble Gum Lip Gloss Balm
Mmmmm…..

* Pink Bon Bons
Filled with bacon

*Your Official Pink Pup Badge

OFFICIAL SCHEDULE

Easter Daylight Time (EDT)
Saturday, August 28, 2010

MISTRESS OF CEREMONY: @MISSBUSYBIZ

5 pm – Grab a Pink Goody Bag

5:30 pm – Game: Velcro The Tail On The Squirrel and
Chase Him Around The Room
Note: no real squirrels will be used – @MissBusyBiz’s brother Mac agreed to wear a squirrel costume in spite of being totally annoyed and embarrassed. We agreed to use Velcro instead of pins.
Missy asked “Why?”

6:30 pm – Game: Race Around The Room Without Putting Your Paws On The Ground
Good luck!

7:00 pm – Birthday Pawty for @PrincessGwenie and @MisterSnoop

ONGOING
Pawdicure Bar
OPI Hotdog Pink Polish Allowed Only

Hello Kitty Tummy Tats
Don’t worry, they are removable

THE ENTERTAINMENT

We are totally tickled pink to have the debut of two…well, really four DJs who will delight us with their selections:

@JustAnotherTrnd
Dusty and Hurley
@SmokeyPoodle
Smokey and Ody

THE FOOD

Help Yourselves To This Delightful Pink Pup Buffet
and Open Bar

Rest assured, bacon has been used in all these
magnificent creations.

Your choice of pink punch, pink champagne or pink beer.

Due Credit Where Credit Is Due

This pawty was the inspiration and
came at the instigation of @MissBusyBiz.
Thank you, Missy, for reminding us that we must
stop along the way and just have fun!

PINK PUPS RULE!

The original Twitter Pink Pups:
Tallulah, Gwenie, Jinx, Niqqi, Missy, Pixie and Luna

THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING!

A Pink Pup Production

You can still RSVP here!

But now we’re back home and I have the #Barkworld blues!

Well, there’ll be another Bark World next year…

Fluffs,

I am almost here.  It says to go straight ahead!

I found it!  Now I have to go and register.

I have my badge.  I’m official!

Fluffs,