Deuce and Chilly

First Signs of Spring 2012

2012-02-07T19:40:00.000-08:00

It is beginning to look like spring at our house and the family is loving spending more time outside. I am especially enjoying the warmer weather and check out my picture where I just can't wait for mom to take my picture.

Take care, and until next time....

Chilly Bean

Comments from Mom

2012-01-30T19:55:00.000-08:00

I was paid a wonderful compliment today, thank you Karen....

Walt's foster mom feels like she may have worried too much about Walt, she thinks Walt looks he's always been a part of our family. Reading those words just makes me so happy. It sure feels like Walt has been a part of us forever!

It seems we get caught up in day to day life and the story of it just becomes mundane and fairly routine, but I know there are some folks out there that are concerned about Walt's well being and happiness. As the weather here in North Carolina becomes warmer and Walt takes new adventures to see the ocean and explore the fresh scents of spring, he'll be here to post his regular updates.

If you read this and are ever just curious or want to say hello, feel free to send him a comment or email. I'll pass it along.

As for the other Hutchins' pets, they're all doing great too. Here are some recent photos you may enjoy!!!

Thanks for checking in.

Joyce

Waaaalter....and friends

2012-01-20T19:04:00.000-08:00

You know it can be tough being a new member of a pack. I wasn't sure what to expect, and since I met mom first, and it was essentially love at first sight, I felt pretty sure it was going to be okay...then I had my moments. I arrived at my new home with house guests. Some cats showed their faces and introduced themselves, and then the house guests left. Mom went back to work. This big guy I call Dad was showing up in the middle of my nap and I had to get off my comfy chair and go outside. I just couldn't get a routine down for days and days.....

Jack and I saying "have a good day Mom"

....now, finally I think I'm in a normal routine. Mom has gone back to work...dad is working his usual schedule and I'm learning what it's like to hang out with the frenchies, share sniffs and grunts with the Siberians during the day, and rest and relax like in a style in which I've become accustom.

Then night comes, dad and mom return from work. I race circles around the yard with Deuce and Jack, have a great dinner, some more running figure 8's, playing tug of war, and hearing "Waaaalter" being called when mom can't see me in the bushes. Life is good! :)

Tug of War

Running circles in the house

When it's time to unwind here is my happy place!!!

Dad's lap is awesome.

One on one...

2012-01-13T18:18:00.001-08:00

...Actually it was one on two. No photos tonight cuz mom didn't want pictures of her in her jammies. I just had a great time with mom and dad though...one on one or like i mentioned one on two.

Dad and mom feel its pretty important to get to know me as an individual so they had me in their laps all by myself for about thirty minutes. Don't get me wrong, I love my siblings, but private back scratches, behind the ear rubs and playing with my feet is pretty much paradise in my book.

Jack, Chilly and Deuce are calling my name now, so I have to run but I've just had a great night hanging out with parents. Who knew old folks could be so attentive?

talk to you all later, Walt

Settling In

2012-01-10T19:30:00.000-08:00

Cozy on my new blanket

I just want to come up and see you Dad.

With the holidays and travel schedule behind me now, I've been settling in to my new home and family. A great secret santa from FBRN sent me to my forever home with this new blanket that I just love. I'm a good little brother, too, because I share it with Jack.

My older brother Deuce has expressed some jelousy about my being here, but mom is teaching him that she has plenty of love to share and go around.

Let's play!!!

Jack and I enjoy wrestling, it's really how we unwind from our day of leisure. Last night we got Chilly involved with it and she loved it. She pretends to not like it but comes back for more, so I know better.

Mom and dad are returning to their normal work schedules which leaves me with the dogs and cats, but so far it is working out just great. Dad will have a short work week again next week which means he and I have more wrestling time together. Dad thinks its cute that when he comes home we never leave the couch but when we all hear mom's car come home, we jump up to meet her at the door. I try to let him know it's not that we love her more, its just that he comes home during our nap time.

You'll have to excuse me now. Jack is requesting my presence in a game of tug of war and I don't want to miss it. Keep checkin' back. One of us is bound to have something to write about soon!

Walking with Dogs

2012-01-04T19:19:00.000-08:00

Deuce here, trying to get a word in edge wise is like trying to get a space or small corner on mom's lap now. Well, lets just say that Walt is making his place at home and I'm trying everything I can to tell him I'm the older brother. Squeezing a moment in on this blog now that he is here is like getting a minute with mom alone, or on her lap. You have to know amongst the dogs, I'm her favorite, but shhhhh, I didn't say that.
So on New Year's day we make the rounds. You know Chilly is a little slower paced than the rest of us, so dad has the siberians - runners that they are - and mom has four frenchies - that includes Walt, Chilly, Jack and I - making an adventure around the neighborhood. We are quite the site to be had let me tell you. Anyway, we got our much needed excercise (mom's need - we all had to suffer through it), and came home and got some rest.

Mom thought her lap was big enough for all of us, but she is sadly mistaken. Have you seen Walt? He's huge!!! Anyway, he's fitting in with the rest of us quite nicely as a matter of fact. I really like having him around....SHHHHH don't tell him I said so.

Deuce, signing out....if he allows me to, I'll try to get in mom's lap for typing to you all again soon!

Walt update

2012-01-03T19:39:00.000-08:00

It's been an interesting first week here in North Carolina with my new brothers, sisters and parents. Mom woke me early on Monday to explain I had another road trip. Although it was short, I'm not fond of parking lots, moving cars and the like. This trip was a good one though. Mom introduced me to my new doctor. I don't know about you, but finding the right care giver is really important. I want my health needs met, but it's really important to get positive feed back, back rubs and good ol' fashioned attention from the doctor and the staff. Let me tell you that I was not short changed on any of the above. I waltz in their like I know the place, all stoic and confident and Shannon greets me like they know me. Come to find out, she knows and loves Deuce, Jack and Chilly. Shannon says she wants a Frenchie just like me. Of course, who doesn't. Doc gives me the once over and says I look great. She doesn't change much about my diet, heart worm treatment or bathing, and says to come back in the summer to update my vaccines and I'm good to go. Well someone in the back knows dad so she had to come see the new Hutchins. She congratulates mom and loves all over me. This makes me feel special and I'm all about the humans givin' some TLC.

After the vet mom gave me some yummy treats and a warm bath. Again, not my favorite thing in life, but some alone one on one time with mom is special too.

Mom and Dad had to go back to work today so it was the first full day at home with the fur friends. Dad was so impressed when he came home and everything was just as he left it.

Pictures will be posted in a few days. I've lapped out the figure 8 track in the yard that Jack likes so well and created a new track in the house that Deuce and Jack are learning.

So far I'm enjoying these NC days....

I'll be back soon, hope you are too!

Walt "Walllllllter" is what dad calls me!!!

Cheers, to the end of 2011 and a toast to new beginnings

2011-12-31T13:24:00.000-08:00

It has been a fun and some times out of the ordinary time for us Hutchins dogs. This year we got to see more of our cousin Xander because he spent a month with us in the summer while his mom and dad were down under. Our human sister adopted a little girl named Nymph and we got to meet her and become better acquainted after she and her big sisters spent a week with us at Christmas. Just after Christmas mom and dad brought home our new brother Walt and in January we expect another cousin - Chanel and Brittany are adding to the family with a rescue from Greenville.

Here are some pictures to sum up our 2011....hope you enjoy!

Lucas, the White Siberian

Mistie and Nymph

Lucas and Nakita on clean up duty

Xander gives grandpa a kiss

Xander demonstrates to the frenchies how to eat food for birds

Minx

Chilly dressed as an elephant, mom finds this entertaining

Lucas

Walt explores his new surroundings - New Year's Eve 2011

Nakita- September 2011

Xander helps unwrap on Christmas

Lilly enjoys the gifts under the tree, December 2011

Welcome Walt Wizney

2011-12-29T18:54:00.000-08:00

Day one, after long trip from Missouri, I've made it to North Carolina

Thursday, December 29, 2011 - mom took day off to help me adjust

I'm getting comfortable and better acquainted with Chilly and Jack

My name is Walt Wizney....Mom especially likes that I'm Walt cuz she has some special humans in her life named Walter. I'm a special boy, having spent my early years in Missouri, I made a road trip with my foster mom to North Carolina and as fate would have it, there is where my new mom met me. I was recovering from mange and was heavily medicated when mom and I first met, but she fell in love with me on sight and I have to admit, I was pretty smitten with her too. After mom and her friend Beth left with my friend Jaggers, I was quite lonely in North Carolina. Foster mom Karen and her daughter Erin kept me as content and happy as possible under circumstance. You know, at that time I was a member of the French Bulldog Rescue Network Clan. I was not available for adoption because I had not been neutered or completed healed from the mange.

Weeks passed and I returned with my foster mom to Missouri, where I completed my treatment and got myself fixed....for those of you that don't know - I can't have babies. That's the responsible adult dog thnig to do! I recommend spay and neuter folks. It will save a lot of unwanted pets from tragedy.

Anyway, a couple of months went by and FBRN was able to advertise me as "available". I hit the market with a bang, and my mom put in an application, asking all of her friends to send silent prayers, positive thoughts and good energy - but mom wouldn't tell anybody why. Mom said she hoped to have a life changing experience. I bet her friends thought she was going through the 'change' - LOL!!!

Karen called mom one day and said "You're approved"!!! That meant I was going to my forever home. Karen and mom agreed that coming to my forever home at Christmas would be too much stress, and nobody wished me a relapse, so they agreed on a road trip on Dec. 26. Mom met Karen in Knoxville, TN with Karen's son Kevin. I hated to say good-bye to Kevin and all of the friends I made at Karen's but I put on a tough front and loaded in the back seat of this strange vehicle for a long 6 hour drive to Fayetteville.

When I arrived in Fayetteville I was glad to smell some scents I was familiar with and meet up with Elliot the cat that I recalled and knew so well from my previous month stay. It was good to be on carpet that I could sink my paws into and relax. That night mom carried me to bed and I was a little nervous but it all turned out okay. When I needed Karen in the middle of the night she was there for me...and it felt so secure and great, that the next days travel didn't feel so bad.

On December 27 foster mom packed my goody bag with my new toys and loaded me up into mom's car and we headed to coastal North Carolina where I will spend my life with my new brothers and sisters, lots of cousins and some cats. YIPPIE!!!

Here is where I'll share my stories and keep everyone up to date. You have to excuse the name of the blog, Chilly and Deuce have agreed to share it with Jack and I - and the Siberians- and the cats - to tell our story of life in the Hutchins of New Bern household. We're pretty happy campers and every day (at least for the next few) will be filled with new adventures and fun times while I get settled in here.

Happy new year to you all!! 2012 looks like it's filled with promise. Mom is so excited and my dad, Earl -let's just say I put a smile on his face. I understand that's saying a lot!!!

Talk to you soon. Hope you'll stay tuned cuz this is kind of fun, fillin' ya'll in - hey sounds like I've picked up the southern drawl already, huh Darlin's?

Take it easy!
Walt Wizney

Happy New Year

2011-12-28T13:53:00.000-08:00

Nakita, Lucas, Jack, Deuce and I welcomed a new family member just after Christmas. This is Walt. We are all very happy to have him. He arrived in time to meet our cousins Jasmine, Nymph and Sugar too cuz mom and dad are pet sitting while Mistie and Brandon are on vacation.

It was a fun Christmas at our house and we look forward to many good times with Walt by our side in 2012!

Happy New Year,

Chilly

Halloween is finally over

2011-11-04T20:13:00.000-07:00

It seems as though the day would never come that Halloween would be over and put away until next October. Mom was busy choosing a wig and getting her "spell" just right to turn one of us into an elephant. The lucky candidate, Chilly.

Hoping the winter months are good for all of you. Bring on Christmas stockings filled with treats.

Autum returned

2011-10-06T20:18:00.001-07:00

Nakita sees something of interest from the window. A leaf blowing in the wind, a pine cone scraping the drive way or a spider preparing a web on the window...all would interest her, but this day it is her white haired brother Lucas that has her excited. She can see him approaching the driveway and for a moment she thinks how nice it will be for him to come in and play. When he arrives she wonders what ever provoked such a thought and wishes he would just keep his big paws to himself.

Its been too long

2011-04-28T19:26:00.000-07:00

Time goes by faster than you realize then you tune back in to the reality and realize you've been out of touch with more than just time. You haven't caught up with friends, or checked in on your sick neighbor, or sat down to write a hand written personal kind word to someone you care about.

We've neglected posting here for a little while and we're quite ashamed. We hope we'll do better in the future.

For your enjoyment and entertainment, we offer these recent April 2011 photos!

Happy Spring!

Jack, Chilly, Deuce, Nakita and Lucas

Beautiful day in NC

2011-02-13T15:29:00.000-08:00

The sun has been out for two straight days now and I'm back to soaking up the sun in the drive way. Hopefully winter has seen the last of North Carolina and sunny days will continue. The snow has been falling like crazy, but worse than that is the cold temps and the rain. You know I hate getting my feet wet.

Hoping the sun is shining where you are too!

Chilly Bean

In memory of a zookeeper

2011-01-16T11:25:00.001-08:00

Stephanie at the Knoxville zoo died on Friday as a result of injuries sustained in carrying for the elephant. i had a rare opportunity to be as close to the females as the zoo keepers are on a daily basis. i met and talked to stephanie on several of my visits to the zoo.

her interest in animals started early in her life with the rescuing of dogs. she then went to work at Sea World and worked at the zoo with the elephants for two years. Stepahanie, i have no doubt you touched many lives and also no doubt that Edie, Tonka and Jana will miss you as well as the humans and other animals that you touched in your life time.

Snow in North Carolina

2011-01-03T18:18:00.001-08:00

It doesn't snow in these parts often, but when it does we try to get out and enjoy a bit.

It melted just a day later. :( We'll have fun though the next time the snow falls. To be sure.

Happy New Year!!

where did December go???

2010-12-27T14:32:00.000-08:00

We've been a little lazy lately and realized that the entire month of December has nearly passed and we didn't say hello. We'll just fill this page with some photos from the month.

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas. We've been spoiled, and the new year is looking pretty promising for all of us.

We wish you good health, warm hearts and happiness in 2011!

dogs will be dogs

2010-11-21T19:02:00.001-08:00

We had a fun weekend with visits from all of the girls and going through some old photos. Had to share this picture of Andre, our first Frenchie, and Nakita, the first Siberian. They set the trend.

Halloween was a blast

2010-11-01T19:10:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness, little witches and goblins and costumes I did not recognize rang the door bell and asked for trick or treats. I thought they meant kisses, but apparently they wanted something mom was giving out. Anyway, this was my first Halloween in North Carolina and it was a ton of fun. Mom and Mistie carved pumpkins and i had a little fresh pumpkin snack. I shared it with Chilly and Deuce of course.

Then Mistie called for me to have pictures taken with mom. You know how much I love that. When the pictures were said and done I spent some time helping decorate the front porch. Mom says spilling water on the porch isn't decorating, but she doesn't know how much fun it is to chill the feet in the drinking dish.

Mom was telling me about a write up on petfinder wherein an English [bulldog] admits to enjoyin' having a butt rub. You know Deuce and I love some of that action too, but mom said it wasn't politically correct to say that out loud. What was she thinking????? Petfinder is on the internet where thousands can read about butt rubs. Ohhhhh I like the thought. I'm going go ask mom for some attention right now.

C-ya later

Jack "Captain Jack" to you

Fall 2010

2010-10-27T15:54:00.000-07:00

Here we are having some fun at home.

Tootles...

Deuce

Sweater weather this a.m.

2010-10-17T18:10:00.000-07:00

This morning we woke to some cool temps. It wasn't freezing or anything but you know mom, anything below 70 is cold. This morning it was near 45 went we went out to play and when mom dressed Chilly in her sweatshirt, Deuce and I were jelous so we asked, politely, for our too.

Welcome fall.

Jack

Time for a sit down.... again

2010-09-29T19:42:00.000-07:00

Mom came in and sat us all down for the "talk" again....we know that she loves us to pieces and she plays with us and has fun pampering us, but she still feels we need another member of the family....we were told today she put her hand in the air to rescue a female English bulldog from a puppy mill. We are all for taking a girl out of the environment of making puppies for some person trying to make a living on the backs of dogs, but don't we fill mom with enough joy and happiness???

No, that's okay, really. We are three and wresting will be more fun if we have 4!!! Keep your fingers crossed that mom's dream of owning an English will come true!

deuce, chilly and Jack

Quiet around here

2010-09-14T20:15:00.000-07:00

You can't believe how quiet a house can become when you have five dogs. Down sizing from 7 has made a huge difference.

It has been a few weeks since Xander moved out with Alex and the reports are good. Xander has traveled to Mt. Airy and proved to be a fine gentleman on his best behavior. Aunt Jane reports he did well at her place and Alex is so proud of him in the apartment. Apparently no more signs of trapping roommates in the bedroom.

Uma also went to her forever home in August and the initial reports are positive from Maryland as well. Uma's been give a "sun room" to bask in during the day and is loving life being a spoiled little princess.

Deuce, Chilly and Jack have adapted well to the new changes in the house. Nakita and Lucas have more space in the kitchen to spread out and play in the water bowl.

Life is good here in New Bern, North Carolina. Hope it is where you are too!!!

Bittersweet kind of day

2010-08-21T18:37:00.000-07:00

Today Miss Uma ("girlie") met her new parents and has settled into her new home in Maryland.

This is the painful/rewarding side of fostering and I have come to realize this may be why Earl fights me tooth and nail (for all of about 5 minutes) on bringing a new foster into the house. It's not the dog getting adjusted to the pack, or the late night wake ups, or cleaning the crate, or the excited puddles, its the cleaning up of my tears and the heavy weight his shoulders carrywhen I say good-bye to these precious little gifts.

I love fostering and volunteering and I am so grateful to those folks that have adopted the animals I have cared for. Wizard, Coco, Charlie and Uma have been placed in perfect homes for their needs and will always have a special part of my heart.

Joyce

Busy Summer

2010-08-17T20:46:00.000-07:00

It has been somewhat of a busy summer in the Hutchins' house. Our parents have fostered a little girl named Uma, pictured above in the garden. She is learning about life outside of a crate and is warming up to us all pretty quickly.

It's been hot for us four legged friends outside, so here we are (Deuce, Jack and Chilly) wrestling on mom's bed.

And in Alex's arms is our new cousin, Mouse. He's a ball-python that our sister Mistie bought recently. Mouse came over for Sydney's Welcome Home. The Marines and Sailors were out for some training and taking care of America and Syd was part of that adventure. He was glad to be home. Xander and Tonka were here to play and we liked that. Jack loves to run around the yard when Tonka comes to visit.

We sure hope this summer has been filled with laughs and much love for you too. Come back and check on us soon. I'm sure there will be more activity in the near future.

C-ya,

Jack

a night at home

2010-08-05T20:01:00.000-07:00

For Humans a Home is where they lay their hat. For us its a place where we feel loved and special and we can have a great time being free!!!

This is Xander in his new home in Cary. He moved back in with his mom and Tonka awaiting dad's return from the MEU.

Sometimes it's just about saving an animal

2010-07-31T18:43:00.000-07:00

a big applause to the team of volunteers that have worked so hard to save this beautiful boy. His owner felt life was too much and committed suicide leaving Blaze and his pal alone in a yard. Some great folks brought them both into a vet clinic in Morehead City, NC where the clinic took great care of the medical needs and attempted to find homes. Unsuccessful after a year, the clinic turned to Pet Harbour, a rescue in the OuterBanks and Blaze will be fostered until he finds a forever home. Thanks to volunteers at the clinic, volunteers with Southern Siberian Rescue and some Pet Harbour volunteers this guy is being transported to foster care.
I, myself, find it rewarding to foster but am not always available to do so. Transporting to helping save an animal is rewarding too! Good luck to you Blaze. You're new owner is going to get quite the catch with you. One of the best mannered Huskies I've met.
Joyce

Uma

2010-07-11T19:51:00.000-07:00

We've all been introduced to Uma and things are going well. She likes to play with me and follow me around the yard. Chilly isn't too fond of having another female around so they keep their distance from each other and big boy Deuce doesn't like sharing mom's attention so he kind of leaves Uma alone so he can be close to mom.

Big Sis, Nakita, had to see the doc on Friday. dad took her in cuz she quit waggin' her tail and didn't want to take a walk in the morning. We are all relieved to know it's not serious, just some inflamation in the joints. She's taking Motrin and is feeling much better already.

Xander went for his yearly. Is that like a human yearly? He didn't have to cough for the vet cuz those things have been taken off, LOL, but he got a rave review for having lost over 15 pounds and he looks marvelous!!!

Lucas is still a crabby butt. Howling and singing and taking all of the little guys toys, but we like having him around. Dad says he's diggin' a hole in the backyard again, so we figure he'd make a good landscaper.

We're just hanging out here enjoying the summer days in North Carolina. Thank goodness they have cooled down some since late June when it was over 100. Mom didn't take us out much then.

Come back to check on us soon. Hopefully we'll have more adventures to share.

Capt. Jack, the brindle frenchie

Happy Summer

2010-06-22T16:00:00.000-07:00

It has been a wonderful start to summer here in North Carolina. A bit hot outside for our taste but the air conditioning vents inside are on the floor which are nice to sit upon when it's time to cool down.

One early evening we ventured to the water bowl on the front porch and found a guest taking a swim. Chilly wanted to have it as a snack, but I would not let her. I'm the protective one so I just had to take a sneak peak and a little sniff and then let the toad go.

Pictured here is our new household guest. Her name is Uma and she flew in from Missouri. She's made herself cozy and comfortable in dad's arms. We have not personally been introduced yet but when I prance around her crate she gets a little disturbed. I'm a little energetic sometimes so mom probably won't be letting me out with her too soon or too often. Mom's the boss, but it's kind of disappointing that I can't welcome Uma like I want to....

Keep your eyes open and check in often, it looks like it will be an active summer for us! Hope you're in for some summer lovin' and lots of fun too!

C--ya,

Jack "be nimble"

Another foster

2010-06-16T19:51:00.001-07:00

It's time to bring in another foster. This one is for French Bulldog rescue. Her name is Uma. She'll be flying in from Missouri, courtesy of Jack's foster mom and dad, (she's coming out with Jeff) and Alex is going to assist in bringing her here.

We haven't learned much about her except that she has a bad case of worms :( YUK!

Welcome Uma and hope you have a happy trail ahead.

The Hutchins Pack

The birds and the bees

2010-06-02T18:08:00.000-07:00

...and the butterflies are my new favorite things. Summer is upon us in NC and I'm loving what has come to life since the spring. I'm chasing birds, sitting in clover with yellow and black bees and trying to catch butterflies....mom laughs cuz I haven't had any luck yet.

As for the English, mom and dad said we have to wait. Timing isn't right. Cousin Xander came back to stay with us for a few months, so for now, we're a happy pack just the six of us.

Happy summer lovin'

Jack

We found an English...

2010-05-20T19:22:00.000-07:00

We've been waiting and wondering and now we are just waiting....Mom announced last night she found a wonderful sounding English boy that would complete our little pack. She came home tonight and said the timing isn't quite right with the upcoming travels and all.

Dad saw pictures tonight and says Smedly (that's the English's name) comes from some Marine history. You know dad likes that being a Marine himself.

Mom says she is keeping fingers crossed that we're the right home and that Smedly would like some brothers and a sister. Keep your eyes on us, we'll keep you posted.

Jack, Chilly and Deuce

Jack's birthday

2010-05-15T20:59:00.000-07:00

Today is my birthday and I had a special treat shared with my special siblings.

here are some pictures of my day.

Jack

Happy Birthday to me

2010-05-13T18:43:00.000-07:00

It's time to celebrate....well I actually started without you...It's my third birthday and I am havin' a ball. Who knew getting older could be so much fun. Today I'm hangin' out with family, getting my favorite meal with a few strawberries and some blueberry treats.

Saturday baby brother turns 1 and mom promises a bigger celebration for both birthays.

I can't wait!!! That means new toys....Yay!

Wiggles -

Deuce

It's me ....Jack

2010-05-10T18:17:00.001-07:00

Hi guys. Its me Jack. I snuck in while I had the chance. I'm not allowed around the computer keyboard so don't tell anyone you saw me here, okay.

I am just soooo proud of myself I had to share this new experience. I learned how to jump on the bed. Having an older brother is kind of helpful when it comes to getting into mischief. He's a good teacher and I tend to follow his lead and today it literally took me to new heights. I fell the first two times, but then I watched Deuce and got the hang of it real fast. Now with a little running start, Ican jump into the comfort of mom's down comforter.

Life is gooooooood!!!!

Chat with ya later.

Jack

Daytona 250

2010-04-13T16:10:00.000-07:00

We're running the races of all races and having a great time here in North Carolina. The sun has been shining and we are lovin' life hangin' out in the sun outside and tearing things up when we come inside.

Not too long ago our cousin Xander went to stay with our human sister, Alex. So far she hasn't brought him back. It has made things a lot quieter around here but we miss him :(. Reports have it that Alex is talking with some behavior specialist because Xander likes to trap Alex's roommate in the room and isn't too friendly to visitors. Way to go Alex for keeping the big guy in check.

Around here we celebrated something called Easter. Mom told us the Easter bunny came early and all we know is we had new stuffies, new bones, more toys and lots of cool tasting treat. I hope the bunny comes out more often.

Mom sat us down for a little talking too about a new member of the pack too. She explained that as much as she loves us, she wants to share her heart with an English Bulldog so we're on the look out. We think it would be a lot of fun.

Hope you enjoyed your visit. Here are a few recent pictures. We don't change in style much but we are a bunch of hams when the camera comes out.

TTYL.

Jack, Deuce and Chilly Bean

Support Spay and Neuter

2010-03-27T14:01:00.000-07:00

Announcement:
Spay-ghetti and No balls Dinner on May 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Morehead City.

Please contact 252-838-1042 or visit www.encorpets.org for more information!!!

Spay, Neuter and Microchip

2010-03-02T18:24:00.000-08:00

On February 24, 2010 I underwent my first surgery, hopefully the only one Iwill ever need. Mom and I made a road trip to Raleigh, North Carolina to the Saving Lives Spay and Neuter clinic where I was Neutered and microchipped. Some may wonder why mom didn't take me to the neighborhood vet and that was for cost saving purposes as well as a good excuse for me to visit my cousin Tonka. I'm here to tell you, and pictures show, that having surgery didn't slow me down. The procedure didn't last long but the benefits will last a life time. Being neutered means I can not help continue the growing population of homeless dogs and puppies, and with the microchip, if I ever leave home and can't find my way back, I can now be scanned and mom's phone number will be called so I'll never be without her.

I would like to recommend these procedures to all of my feline and canine friends. It hasn't slowed me down and I understand it was for a good cause.

Jack

Snow Dogs, NC style

2010-02-15T19:17:00.001-08:00

New Bern, North Carolina had its first snow fall for 2010 on February 13, 2010 and it was the largest accumulation the town has experienced in years.

Jack and Deuce didn't mind it but didn't quite know what to think. Chilly doesn't like the cold, won't put her feet in the snow and just was miserable.

Nakita, Xander and Lucas looked like they had the dog version of cat nip. Nakita enjoyed it by far the most digging around for treats and rolling all over in it. Made for some happy Siberians!

The passing of a good friend

2010-02-13T07:34:00.001-08:00

02/12/2010 we lost a dear friend and family member. Max was a "shelter" dog that dad volunteered to transport and it was a day that Mistie didn't have school so she offered to help. The plan was that mom and dad would foster this escape artist until SSR could find him a good home.
Not much was known about Max when he came into our lives. He had chewed through enough wire fences and crates that he had few teeth left in his mouth. He wasn't like the resident Siberians that enjoyed a "den". He hated being confined. The first night in the house he jumped over the kitchen gate and landed himself in Mistie's bed. That's where he spent his nights unless Mistie wasn't home. When she spent the night out he paced in front of the front door all night until she returned. It was tough for him when she was hospitalized and spent three nights and then five nights away from him.
He would run away from home and Mistie spent endless hours searching the neighborhood for him, to find out he'd be on the front porch or with a neighbor until she returned home. And he greeted her like there was no worries.
Mistie introduced him as her son to her school friends and teachers. People thought she'd given birth to this dog herself. When Brandon came along Mistie told him that Max came first in her life, and she never faultered from that. (THANK GOD BRANDON IS WITH HER TODAY).
Well, just as always, when Mistie was out at night, Max paced the front door awaiting her, but this time he could wait no longer. He passed at the door and she found him when she returned home last night.

Rest in peace good friend. You'll be missed. Your cousins, Lucas, Nakita, Xander, Jack, Chilly & Deuce, plus grandma and grandpa

Way to go saints

2010-02-07T19:44:00.000-08:00

Mom said it was good to root for the underdog and she was right. We are celebrating the Saints Superbowl win.

way to go, underdogs!

Sorry it's been awhile

2010-01-26T16:07:00.001-08:00

Well, it sure has been a little while since we've been able to sneak in and update you on our life's happenings. Mom is busy playing this game called Farmville so she monopolizes the computer quite a bit.

We hope you've had a good start to the new year. Ours has been pretty nice, until this morning. Our big brother Lucas had to go to the vet because he has a "hot spot" on the side of his face. He is wearing this silly thing that dad calls a cone, and now I (Deuce) can't go pal around with him for a few days :(.

Other than that, life's been okay. Mom brought home another cat. His name is Bob. Can't say what he looks like cuz since mom let him out of his crate he ran upstairs to hide.

Jack, Chilly and I are really enjoying life in NC. We noticed some of our friends have had a snow filled winter but we faired pretty well. It was cold enough for sweatshirts for about a week, but we're back to playing outside without any clothes. That's the way we prefer it really.

Pictured here is dad, Jack blends in against dad's shirt, but trust me he's in there, Chilly and I. We are getting treats, which is one of our favorite activities.

I'll try to get mom off the computer soon so I can squeeze in here to post a note. In the meanwhile stay well and hug your humans. They love it. Throw in a kiss and that makes their day.

Having older siblings

2010-01-07T20:20:00.000-08:00

It was something being raised in foster care with big dogs, small dogs, girl dogs and boy dogs, girl humans, boy humans, tall humans and short humans, but when I went to this forever home I thought I would march right in and show 'em what it was all about. I'm Jack, the new kid on the block and I'm here to tell you how things are done. I get the toys, I get to chase the cats, I can chew on mom's shoes, I especially like the fuzzy slippers and oh, one last thing, I'll pee in the house if you can't get me outside fast enough. Such as life has been since I moved in until.......TONIGHT. All of a sudden, I'm minding my own business, chewing on a chair leg, cuz that's what teething pups do when we're bored and have a tooth ache, and low and behold, here comes this beautiful golden brown girl and she pounces on my back and bites my ear and whispers, "No Jack". I turn quickly around and find my older sister Chilly on my back. Where did she come from. She's usually the quiet type that lets me get awy with everything.

I'm running to mom's lap where its safe :)

Jack

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T13:36:00.000-08:00

The past 10 days have been filled with laughs and anticipation that lead up to finding our stocking, stuffed with fun things under the tree this morning.

To start the Christmas events, mom took us on a walk to see Christmas lights in the neighborhood last night. Deuce and Jack walked like Kings that ruled the roads and strutted their stuff as mom gazed at the beautiful arrangements that people put in the yard. I just stayed close, cuz walking on a leash in the cold evening hours is not something this little princess is into.

When we woke dad this morning at 0600, he navigates the house without lights and we didn't even consider that there was a new scent coming from the livingroom, but when mom was awake at 8:00 a.m. and the lights were on and the house was alive, Jack tore right into the tree and what did he find ..... cat nip. Wrong stocking there slick.

Being the slow moving, more mature dog that I am, I gracefully stuck my head into the stocking that had tasty dog treats, a lovely hedge hog and some tennis balls. Well, when the young boys discovered the squeek of the hedgehog, they began to scuffle ....this has continued all day....BOYS...you know.

Me, I'm always looking for some kibble, and I found some in that stocking, so I contented myself under the tree and began my feast. It didn't last long, but it was savored.

The rest of the day has been enjoyed with some company. Mistie and Brandon came over and i think i'm Brandon's favorite, don't you know. And then after they left we had a special lunch and a nice nap!

This Christmas out of a cage is pretty nice. Let's do it again next year! Okay.

Merry Christmas all.
Chilly

10 days til Christmas

2009-12-15T19:35:00.001-08:00

10 days until Christmas and all through the house are three frenchies playing, in search of the mouse.

In this case it's Sunday morning and Chilly found the bone, with Jack on looking thinking how do I distract her and get Deuce out of the way so I can have it for a change.

Not to mention the floor filled with other toys, all three have to want the one at the same time. I think this is called "siblings".

Christmas Greetings from Mom

2009-12-04T18:09:00.001-08:00

Christmas is always an exciting time of year for me, even growing up I just loved the special feeling of holidays approaching (Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's). Well, this will be Chilly's first Christmas out of a crate and Jack's first Christmas at all. So far they are bringing magic and love and spreading cheer to everyone near. Deuce is grateful to have such an energetic playmate, and Chilly is enjoying the sidelines cheering for her brothers.

Deuce is pretty mellow when it comes to the holiday decorations, but Jack is like a child in a toy store. Every new thing discovered has to be tasted and then if it moves, well let the fun begin. Tonight he discovered our "snow village". You know the fake stuff that comes in a bag from Lowes. We have it on the side of the fireplace with a little city set in it. When I noticed it all over the floor I thought he and Deuce were at a tug of war match with a stuffed toy....:( NO! We had fake snow pulled off of the fireplace. A little stuck to the gums and teeth of Jack's mouth. Priceless, but no camera available to capture the moment.

This is my first year of Christmas as an empty nester. I was a bit worried that the house would feel empty come Christmas morning (and it still might) but I think with the frenchies and the huskies destroying their gifts and stockings, it will feel like my house is still filled with Christmas delight.

If I don't talk to you again, Have a Merry Christmas and create memories that you will cherish.
All the best in 2010!!!

Thanks for putting up with me. :)

Joyce

Holidays are so much fun

2009-11-29T09:33:00.000-08:00

The Hutchins' family celebrated Thanksgiving over a two day period. On day one (Thursday) I was introduced to many of the family members. On Friday, I met my cousing Tonka, she's the blue heeler on Alex's lap. I also met Alex and Sydney. You can see from the photo Syd is generous with treats, and you know from earlier posts how we like our treats. This being spoiled business is a ton of fun. Karen started me on this habit and the Hutchins are just continuing on a good tradition. They are a family all about making the animals happy. Well you know, if the animal is happy it makes life much more pleasurable for the humans!
So now that Syd and Alex have visited they talked mom into "putting up the tree". I wasn't quite sure what that was all about, being that I'm still a pup, I have to learn these things. I'm not quite sure what the tree is all about yet, but there is this piece of fabric that is shiny and gold and mom has it spread out on the floor. I think it looks like a fun toy so I try to pull on it and this big green object comes after me every time. Then I hear mom say "Jack, leave the skirt alone." I'm thinking, What is a skirt?
Syd and Alex are a lot of fun. Syd had me outside and couldn't see me in the dark. Alex tried to tell him I wear a night light but I don't think believed her.
I hope you had as much fun during this long weekend as I have had. Time with the family is the greatest!!!
Talk to you soon!
Jack

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T19:14:00.001-08:00

Jack, Chilly and I have had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Today I am thankful for having a playful little brother and an older sister that keeps me straight. This is Chilly's first Thanksgiving with the Hutchins clan and Jack's first Thanksgiving ever. I think all around it was a wonderful day.

Jack met Nakita today and that introduction went well. Jack was also introduced to our human sisters, Brittany and Chanel and was visited by Mistie and Brandon. Tomorrow Jack will meet our cousin Tonka and human family members Alex and Sydney. I know he'll steal their hearts like he has the rest of the family.

Pictured here are all three of us after our Thanksgiving nap. We had a great day and we have much to be thankful for, especially the volunteers that were involved in saving our lives and providing us with a good home and great food and wonderful treats on holidays like today.

Hope you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving and didn't eat too much.

Deuce

All is well in our house

2009-11-22T08:33:00.001-08:00

Jack and Xander met today!

On a beautiful fall morning in sunny North Carolina Xander and Jack were introduced. They seem to like each other.

Jack is settling into his new home quite nicely.

Today we are thankful for having a large yard to play in.

Have we mentioned we like treats

2009-11-17T19:00:00.000-08:00

It may be time to introduce Jack. We'll tell you about him and offer our daily thanks all at once.

Jack is our new baby brother. At five months old he came to our family from St. Louis, Missouri.

We anticipated his arrival for a couple of weeks and we are not disappointed. Mom would change our blog name to Deuce, Chilly and Jack but she doesn't know how. Anyway, you'll see more stories about Jack in the days, weeks and months to come. Its a standing family joke that mom has more pictures of her frenchies than of her daughters, but that is okay. Jack is a ham when it comes to the camera so we are certain you'll see alot of him

Chilly and I are still trying to decide if mom's heart and lap are big enough for three of us. Jack doesn't climb into mom's lap yet, but I see he wants to. He's given mom a kiss and you should have heard her squeel...I don't quite understand all of that excitement.

Today we are thankful for our treats. Chilly can't seem to get enough, she goes into Jack's crate when she thinks no one is watching to see if she can find left overs.

Today's Thanks

2009-11-16T17:39:00.001-08:00

Today we're thankful for each other. We're gald we found this family to be with and the three of us are typical siblings...always searching for human attention. Jelous if one has a toy that we want. But I've got your back if you ever need me!

Jack, Chilly and Deuce

Giving Thanks

2009-11-15T20:32:00.000-08:00

Giving thanks today for a great lady in St. Louis. She ok'd our family to have this little brother mom calls Captain Jack. Jack introduced us to deer antlers. Pretty cool treat as far as we're concerned and mom says dad can figure out how to bring some home while he's hunting in the woods.

Today we're also thankful for the sunshine. Our yard has dried up enough that Chilly is comfortable leaving the front porch again. Believe me this is a good thing.

Thanksgiving is still over a week away, so stay tuned to hear other things we are thankful for and the adventures with our new kid brother should be entertaining.

Deuce and Chilly

Jack arrived

2009-11-15T16:23:00.001-08:00

Jack has arrived. Believe it or not mom is covered in Frenchies.

This other picture is of Jack playing with Chilly's toy. Chilly didn't mind sharing. Jack came with a pack of toys too, that he is sharing with us.

Having a baby brother is soooo much fun.

Calendar is out....

2009-11-14T07:20:00.000-08:00

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Today we're thankful

2009-11-12T15:51:00.000-08:00

Today Chilly and I are thankful for the little bit of sunshine that was present today. Chilly isn't too fond of the rain and she was glad to be under cover to go potty.

Deuce

Today's thanks

2009-11-11T19:16:00.000-08:00

Today we are thankful for dog toys, bones, knots, chewies and treats. We like treats when we go in the crate, we like treats when we do something good, we like treats even if we're naughty.

We like to chill out at the end of the day with our nylabones.

We're thankful for having a warm home and someone to give us those great treats.

Thanks - a time for giving thanks.

2009-11-10T17:57:00.000-08:00

Let's see how many people can do this. Every day from now until Thanksgiving, think of one thing that you are thankful for and post it as your status. "Today I am thankful for..." The longer you do it, the harder it gets! Now if you think you can do it then repost this message as your status to invite others to take the challenge, then post what YOU are thankful for today!

Feel free to post your comments and we'll try to come back every day, but at least once a week and offer our thanks.

We are thankful to the thousands of volunteers that give heart, blood, sweat and tears to save animals of all kinds. A special note to the folks at French Bulldog Rescue, Croatan Cat Sanctuary and Rescue, Southern Siberian Rescue, Hero Wagon Train, NC St. Bernard Rescue, Petfinder.com maker, Dr. Sara!!!

I'm a Calendar Girl

2009-11-03T16:36:00.001-08:00

Try not to be jelous, but instead very excited for me.
This beautiful pose won me a special place in the 2010
Calendar from French Bulldog Rescue. Keep your eyes on the blog, and I'll tell you how to buy yours!!!

All the best,
Chilly

Halloween 2009

2009-10-31T20:56:00.000-07:00

we had a great time trick or treating. Mom and dad tossed treats into the leaves and we picked them out. What a great day.

Deuce and Chilly

BIG NEWS

2009-10-30T19:09:00.000-07:00

Mom came home and told Chilly and I that in mid-November we're getting a younger brother. Yeah, a spirited small playmate for me!!!! Another big guy to keep an eye on our little sis! This is huge, this is exciting. Santa is bringing us an early gift.

Yeah Karen for saving this guy and finding him a great home with me! Chilly! the pack and most especially my mom

Deuce

Acting like a dog

2009-10-29T19:20:00.000-07:00

I didn't realize it had been so long since I posted any news. Time certainly goes by when you are having a good time. I can't tell you how great life is here in North Carolina.

As it turns out, I did not make the road trip to Knoxville. Mom saw that it was only 38 degrees and felt I wouldn't be happy. She was right. She came home and said there was snow in the mountains. I would not have enjoyed that much. I've been out here in 55 degrees and mom and dad both discovered I shiver, quickly. We fixed that, I wear a robe when I go outside when it's that cold.

I've learned the pleasure, stress relief and general joy of chewing a bone. I would watch Deuce with his bone for hours and it caught on that maybe this is what makes a happy dog. Deuce is good about sharing, so we switch back and forth. If you see pictures, mine is the pink one, but I am often found with a white one in my mouth.

Oh, Deuce just farted, Oh Stink!!!! Plug you nose, a wild Frenchie is on the loose. Have to go find some fresh air.

Chilly

Beanie Update

2009-10-10T19:01:00.000-07:00

Yup, Mom thinks of me as a beanie baby now....go figure. I'm like a wet noodle if I don't want to do something so I guess that's fitting. But really it's short for Chilly Bean.
Anyway, I'm here to report that having a bigger, younger brother has been good for my spirit, body and mind. He has taught me so many new tricks. I can jump from the ottoman to the chair now, I jump up on mom's legs when she comes home from work, and I've learned to follow him around in the yard to some serious exploring. This is quite intriguing! Siblings aren't half bad.
Life in North Carolina is grand. I love the weather this time of year. Mom's looking for a rain coat though, because I HATE to go in the rain.
I'm getting used to sharing the bed with a cat that is about my size. Minx, have I mentioned her. It took a month before I let her come into the livingroom but she's used to me now and her scent has grown on me so I don't jump on her as soon as she crosses the threshold anymore.
Who knew life with a cat could be entertaining...????
That is all for now. Talk to you again soon, Chilly=bean

2009-10-04T16:01:00.000-07:00

We made our first trip to the beach today. And are we spoiled or what??? Mom and dad took us to Petsmart first. Deuce picked out a Halloween toy that he couldn't live without.

The beach was awesome.

Check back soon as our adventures continue.

Deuce and Chilly Bean

Traveling plans

2009-09-27T05:58:00.000-07:00

Can you believe fall is here already. Can you also believe we haven't posted anything about ourselves in about three weeks. Unheard of!!!! Well, no excuse for that except we've been a lazy bunch around here lately.

With the fall weather, Deuce is back to playing soccer, and I sit on the side lines cheering for him. He always scores more points than mom and dad.

Mom and I are planning a road trip in October and you should see my tail wag at the thought. Mom is trying to visit a French Bulldog coordinator that I met before coming to mom's place, and it will be so much fun for me to take a road trip. Mom's undivided attention for three days, woof woof!

Hope you're enjoy the change of seasons as much as I am. Knowing I won't be as cold this winter makes me cozy and warm on the inside too!

Talk to you soon.
Chilly Bean

After a bath

2009-09-13T15:23:00.001-07:00

Here Deuce and I are hanging out on the bed after my bath.

Things are pretty great around here. Hope you're well!

Chilly - Bean

Learning how to play

2009-09-07T07:47:00.000-07:00

After being raised in a puppy mill, dogs generally don't have good socialization skills. Chilly hasn't really known how to play when she got here. Mom bought her bones and toys but she never had much interest in them. After watching me carry a bone to my favorite chair, she's catching on. She picks up a bone once in awhile, but has really learned when it's treat time.

Mistie and Brandon visited again yesterday and Chilly gets so excited for company. So do I really. I like jumping into the truck when Brandon opens the door! Well, I had to be the source of some entertainment while they visited and here I am teaching Chilly how to wrestle. She's a pretty fast learner, isn't she?

Catch you later,

Deuce

Unwinding from the week

2009-09-05T07:34:00.000-07:00

It's been a hectic week. Mom changed work schedules and we're all trying to get set in the new routine. Today is Saturday and we're undwinding. The weather in NC has cooled off some and here I am relaxing on the back deck.

Spoiled you say???? NO!!! I don't have coffee and cinnamon rolls every day, this is a treat!!!

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend. Mom is home an extra day so I'll have a nice weekend.

Talk to you soon,

Chilly

2009-08-31T03:31:00.000-07:00

Although I've been a member of the family for a few weeks now, Mom has been cautious about introducing me to the pack. On Saturday I was able to meet Xander. He's the biggest of the pack, a Siberian rescued from Southern Siberian. He has enjoyed a lot of play time with Deuce in the past and this morning Deuce was upset that he didn't have a soccer playmate, but as you can see, Xander and I became fast friends.

Dad celebrated his birthday and part of that included bringing another feline (that's cat). Her name is Mink. I have yet to see her but I can smell her scent. She's tucked in under mom and dad's bed. I'm sure mom will introduce us some time :)

Hope you have a great day, and I'll be chatting with you again soon.

Chilly - Bean!

Chanel's birthday

2009-08-26T14:52:00.001-07:00

The whole family was here on Monday night to celebrate Chanel's birthday. They had a party and big dinner and Chilly and I were able to visit with our cousin, Tonka. This was the first time Chilly had a chance to meet Tonka! We had a blast. Here I am chasing her.
Deuce

To the Rescue

2009-08-24T05:54:00.000-07:00

This is Nala. Mom and Dad took my big brother Lucas on a short road trip to do a home check on Saturday morning. (Home check for those non-rescue folks is just a small part of the adoption process. The rescue clubs want to suit the best parents with the dogs/cats, so we do a check of the home to be sure it's a good fit). Well Lucas charmed Meredith and Billy the humans in the pack, and Lady Bug just loved having a high spirited companion in the house, so mom and dad gave a huge thumbs up, and Billy and Meredith went to Raleigh to pick up Nala and give her a real home and family.

Nala was rescued from a Denver, NC puppymill. Remember I said a Puppy mill is not where you want to be. I was the puppymill breeder dog, making puppies, Nala here she was a puppy born in a warehouse filled with dogs.! Thanks to rescues like Southern Siberian Rescue, she found her forever home. Congrats to you Nala. And you live close enough that we may meet personally some day. My cousin Tonka looks like your new sister, Lady Bug. happy kibbles to you. I am lovin' my new forever home and I think you'll be very spoiled where you're at.

Chilly Bean

Please vote

2009-08-21T08:21:00.000-07:00

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Please support chilly in her effort to be the cutest dog. Every vote counts and you can vote once a day!!!

Thanks.

Read about my homecoming

2009-08-20T06:07:00.000-07:00

For those of you that enjoy a great story, read my Adopted message on Frenchbulldogrescue.org
You'll love it. Just find my picture and name and click. The story will appear like magic.

While you're there give the group a small donation. They have a lot of Frenchies coming in and they're raising some new born pups.

Love you all.
Chilly Bean

Note from Mom

2009-08-16T02:17:00.000-07:00

Here is my attempt at a photo of Earl (dad), Joyce (mom), Deuce and Chilly hanging out on a Saturday night.

By Dawn's Early Light

2009-08-15T00:42:00.000-07:00

It's a rare occassion when mom is up before sunrise. That's something she and Chilly have in common, so this morning when she couldn't sleep, Chilly and I enjoyed some private play time! See how well we share toys.

Hope you have a great day!!!

We'll talk soon.

Deuce

First bath

2009-08-13T08:07:00.001-07:00

Mom had to give me a bath last night after work. Embarrassed to admit I had a small accident in the house and sat in it....oops. Anyway, mom is amazed that I'm such a wet noodle. I sat in the sink for my bath and didn't move or make a noise. She just lathered me up and I just sat, all pretty!!!! I didn't shake all over her like Deuce either. Cuz I'm a lady, I waited for her to towel me off and I shook all over the front porch when I was done!!!

Lovin' life in NC....
Chilly Bean

Riding in the car with boys

2009-08-12T06:34:00.000-07:00

It's been a interesting time since I last saw you on Friday. Living the life of a princess isn't bad at all.

Here's Deuce taking off with me in mom's car. The other man in my life, Dad, he spoils me like crazy. He learned that I love treats and bones so he makes sure the grocery cart has them every week.

Deuce learned that I like them too, but if Deuce tries to take them away from me I just nudge his little head and he lets me be.
We're actually getting along well these days. Mom likes having us both in her lap while she reads and Deuce and I are okay with that.

I had some human visitors this week too. Mistie and Brandon came over to visit. Mistie likes to hold me like a doll with my head up next to her neck and she rubs my back while I snort in her ear...it's pure heaven...Brandon keeps Deuce entertained so I don't have to share Mistie's attention. It's awesome.

Dad layin' back on Friday

2009-08-07T16:08:00.000-07:00

Dad doesn't agree to a picture being taken very often but I charmed him into it. Look at me on this beautiful Friday evening in the warmth of a North Carolina afternoon. This is the life.

Chilly

2009-08-07T15:59:00.000-07:00

These guys are the other resident siberians. Max, the one closes to you in the picture moved with his mom when she got married, Nakita, she's the red and white in the middle, she's our big sister and she keeps watch over all of us. Xander is the big guy on the end. Dad and mom adopted him from Southern Siberian Rescue (like Maxx and Lucas) after they fostered him for a day or two. He's Alex's dog. Nakita was the start of the Siberian craze. Dad and mom were into "cold weather dogs" when they lived in Albany, GA. Really cold there guys, right...Ha~ Actually sibes were out of the norm in the population there and they wanted to be different.

So now you met the kanines. There's a feline in the pack too. Her name is Lilly. She'll have pictures too, I'm sure. Mom stays pretty busy with that camera.

Nice chatting with you,

Chilly and Deuce

2009-08-07T15:56:00.000-07:00

This is Lucas. He's dad's siberian. He joined the Hutchins as a "foster" in November. Dad fell in love with him so he became a member of the family in March. In this picture he's taken my toy to enjoy but trust me he didn't have it for long.

Chilly

We help with chores

2009-08-07T15:50:00.000-07:00

Mom came home from work early on Thursday and we thought we'd help her make the bed. That's us, laying on the bed while she's doing chores. Stay tuned for more pictures cuz we want to introduce you to the rest of the pack....

I really do have a voice

2009-08-06T06:09:00.001-07:00

I surprised dad yesterday afternoon. He came home early from work, mom hadn't arrived yet. I listened to the big dogs and thought I'll try this out too, and I began to bark, and I liked it, so I barked some more. The big dogs seem to quit barking when dad came through the door and said hello so I quited down too....
I heard dad get on the phone can call mom at work. He was so proud of me. He said, "Does Chilly do this when you come home?" Of course Mom said no cuz I've never let her hear my voice.
Mom got her surprise though when the door bell rang...I did it again....Hey for me, I'm fittin' right in.

And those sunglasses I mentioned earlier....mom tried to put a pair on my beautiful face and I didn't want anything to do with it!!! I'll just enjoy the rays as they are. Nice and bright, just like my future.

You guys don't over the do the barking, but do at the appropriate times and the humans will love you too.
Have a good day,
Chilly Bean Princess Pepper....

New Photos

2009-08-05T15:36:00.000-07:00

So mom was trying to take photos of the siberians after work, and she had dad taking some awesome pictures of me and Chilly hangin' out but what happened to 80 photos, mom deleted them....off the camera and before download was complete to the computer.

She says we have to start over....the siberians didn't cooperate the first time, you think they want to do this again :( LOL

C ya soon,
Deuce

2009-08-05T13:08:00.000-07:00

I'm Chilly. Mom calls me Chilly Princess Pepper, Dad calls me Chilly Bean, and Deuce he just snorts to call me, but I answer to all of those. My name is cuz I don't like the cold. Much like my mom, I moved south, not just for the winter but for always.

So grab a cup of joe, or soda or better yet, have a glass of wine, sit back with your glasses on and catch a glimpse of the good life. That's what I'm livin' now that I have a new forever home and friends like ya'll. See, I can talk like they do down south too.

If you haven't already heard (and word has it mom talks a lot) I'm the newest member of the Hutchins pack in New Bern, NC. I've been a bit of a traveler, starting my life in a mill (short for puppy mill, a place you want to stay away from) in Oklahoma. Then when I was done havin' babies I was livin' a spoiled life in Canada, but someone forgot to mention it gets down right cold up there in the north. Not cold, but snow too....just not the most pleasant surroundings for a princess. My good luck lead me to a group called French Bulldog Rescue and I was having a fun time back in the southern state of Tenessee (I understand mom has a bit of a crush on some Elephants there in Knoxville, but that's another story). Anyway, while I was baskin' in the sun and thawing out from the cold, I landed a forever home [so I thought] with a family in Raleigh, NC. Well things with the family English (you know they're bigger than I am) didn't work out to anyone's liking so FBRN brought me back.

I met my mom at a Cracker Barrel in Smithfield, NC and thought I better make a good impression so I went potty for her while on the leash, then when she attempted to pick me up, I went right on to my back and let her rub my tummy. After a minute she picked me up and I put my big kiss on her cheek. I think that's when she fell head over heals for me. She packed up my belongings and put me in her car and we headed to the "foster" home that I was determined to make my own. Mom says that Sandy knows where she can get one of those nice car seats that I was transported in, so next time I can look out the window. For this ride, I just slept like a baby.

Well, we got home and I immediately went potty outside again. I hear this is a good thing, and I was still working on my good impression. When I looked up on the porch there was the biggest human I'd seen. Hairless too....oh no, I hope he likes me, I thought. And he fell in love at first site. This guy is just a big ol' cuddly bear! He picked me up and carried me inside and let me roam the house and i thought what a cool castle. This is nice.

I met my brother Deuce in the morning. I don't think he liked me at first but I turned on the charm. It took about a week but he realized I wasn't backin' down. I was tired of moving and the sun of NC was shining and I wanted to stay and darn it, I was gonna. Mom gave me the good news on Saturday that her application for me was approved.

So guys, there you have my history...stay tuned for my future, cuz I think I'll need sun glasses, it's lookin' so bright.

2009-08-05T11:21:00.000-07:00

I'm Deuce. I came to my mom via a great airline from Oklahoma. My mom had a cousin of mine, Andre', and liked him so well that when she recovered from the loss she sent for me. I arrived at the Raleigh airport in a bag that looked like luggage, and silly woman, she walked right by me. The big guy carrying me had to page mom on the overhead speaker. Embarrassing!!!
Then it was a car ride to our home in New Bern where I've been happily content with anywhere from 3 -4 big brothers and sisters, Siberians named Nakita, Maxx, Xander and Lucas. I was the love of my mom's heart though. SPOILED rotten, and her favorite.
Then one evening she get this call....can you foster a frenchie. Mom gets all excited, not wiggling her tail end like I do but you know, her laugh and excitement..>Well I didn't know what to think.
So about a week ago she tells me "I'm bringing home a little girl and you have to be nice". I'm thinkin' yeah, right. Worried mom couldn't share her lap or her heart I gave this new "foster" quite a hassle at first, but now Chilly and I are friends. Someone who snorts like I do. And she's my size. Hey this isn't so bad after all. Good thing, cuz mom tells me we have Chilly for keeps now.

Welcome to the Deuce and Chilly Blog

2009-08-05T10:44:00.000-07:00

I've been writing so many tales of the adventures of my newly adopted Frenchie, I thought I should start a blog. The mother of my former foster Frenchie, Coco, introduced me to this site so I'm giving a shot and hopefully I'll figure out how to use this.

Check in regularly for new photos and stories.