Min Pin Files

Weight Up Date

2008-12-04T08:43:00.001-08:00

I know we all get worried over our weight during the Holiday's, but I'm happy to report, Scully has lost 1/2 a pound. Way to go Sculls!! Only 1 pound more!

Scully's Camera Dump

2008-09-21T08:44:00.000-07:00

"I stole this from the big dog! Victory is MINE!"

This is the big dog she stole from, Skye. Pretty brave I'd say.

Justin entertaining the Sculls.

"That's right, I stole this!"

Playtime with Justin

It's been a long day. Time for a nap.

Scully and Skye

2008-08-07T08:32:00.000-07:00

Skye is Scully's new friend. More like, they pretend to be friends. Skye likes to put Scully's head in her mouth. Scully likes to growl at Skye as she walks by me.

I can't pet them at the same time. Bad things happen.

Scully is actually on a diet now. I know she weighs more than 7 lbs and she really needs to be in the 5-6 lbs mark. It doesn't help that Skye gets treats for every smart thing she does while Scully tries to get the attention of the person giving the treats, tap-dancing, saying "I'm smrt, see. I can sit!"

No doubt she's had one too many given to her by someone who shall remain nameless (it's not me OR Justin).

So we've swapped her treats for regular food. See, we still reward her, but just from her daily ration of food. Some would say that's mean, but I say no way. You learn to take it or leave it. She's having a hard time taking it.

As I am with this banana. It's my treat, and I need to eat it.

I shouldn't be so hard on her especially since I missed her birthday. I'm a terrible mom, I know. But she didn't know any different.

Almost 5 Years

2008-06-17T18:16:00.001-07:00

Every year Scully surprises us with some new habit. And it's usually around her birthday. Her birthday is right around the corner and this year you'd never guess what her surprise is.

In the last post I told you how she escaped and somehow turned around and came back. Since living in Minnesota with the in-laws she's managed to stay in the yard. A yard with NO fence! What a miracle that she hasn't decided to bolt and run after someone on a bike or run after a squirrel in the neighbors yard! Can we say this is possibly a turning point in my soon-to-be 5-year-old? I'd like to think so.

Maybe having another dog around helps. Skye likes to think she bosses Scully around but they both have issues. Mostly Scully's issue is her head always ends up in Skye's mouth (I'm pretty sure it's outta love...for a toy they are fighting over). Skye chases bunnies and squirrels. Let's hope Scully doesn't pick up that habit. At least wait til she's 6 and got this "staying in the yard" habit down.

Just an FYI

2008-05-03T22:49:00.000-07:00

Scully got out today. Justin and I just watched her trot up the street without a care. If you yell her name in a very stern voice (commanding...not like me at all), she'll stop, turn around and head back home. It worked. Thank heavens because I wasn't in the mood to go chasing her down.

Chasing her down like that dog's trying to do. He never did catch her.

The Good Life

2008-04-28T20:15:00.000-07:00

Look at the life I lead.

Being lazy with my pig friend.

Oops, I wasn't supposed to show that picture. Scully is embarrassed by her smile. Silly girl!

This is the one she likes.

Going on fun road trips with a packed car.

Eating ice cream cone cookies!

Getting a back massage with a foot. (Disclosure: the dog in the photo enjoys back massages with feet, don't let the face fool you.)

Sitting pretty at the dog park.

Pretty good life eh?

1 year!? Really!?

2008-04-07T14:06:00.001-07:00

I can't believe it's been one year since our last post! Wow, a lot has gone on in Scully's life. Let's do a quick run-down to catch us up to April of this year.

She went to Utah a few times.

Halloween was fun. She was a bat - black wings and all! She got to answer the door to hand out candy. Some kids did get scared but she just wanted to say hi. And while on our Thanksgiving cruise to Central America, we picked up her costume for this year. She's totally excited for it!

Scully had a good Christmas. She got some yummy baked treats, a new stuff toy and shirt from Justin's parent. She was spoiled!

She spent about a month at a doggy spa (aka Club Melancon) in California with Pepper and Bentley while Justin and I cruised around the world.

She forgave Bentley for shredding her bed the first day she was there. She was glad they weren't puppies anymore because now they are all grown-up friends.

Except she's clearly looking for an escape in this photo. But she came home happy and relieved to be an only child again.

A Message From Scully

2007-02-18T07:43:00.000-08:00

While I was being pampered with a teeth cleaning (thanks again J) other doggies and kitties were euthanized. Not just a few but over 1,000! They could have been my friends at the dog park or neighborhood dogs I barked at! Lied Animal Shelter euthanized more than 1,000 dogs and cats after an outbreak of intestinal and respiratory disease. That was more than half of the animals at the shelter. They were either sick or had been at the shelter for more than 120 days. This my little friends, and big friends, is unacceptable!

My little legs can only do so much for me, that's why I'm asking for your help. You can donate to the Nevada SPCA. They are trying to stop what happened over at Lied from ever happening again.

Unfortunately, Lied has also changed their policy. They now have a 72 hour window. If they aren't picked up or adopted or are sick and un-adoptable, they'll be euthanized within 72 hours!

How many more friends have to die? So please, even if you live in my other favorite states (I'm well travelled!) donate to the Nevada SPCA to stop this from ever happening again.

A Look at the Past 3 Years

2006-12-12T20:17:00.000-08:00

Boy she's come a long way. But she's still a cutie!

She hated that sweater.

She loves bubbles!

Any place is a new bed.

Looking back at how cute she was as a puppy almost makes me want to get another one.

Almost.

The Big Screen

2006-11-28T21:40:00.000-08:00

After many nights of working on the projector and screen it's finally up and functional! Scully was so bored the whole time. Can you tell?

Scully loves it now that it's finally up. Thanksgiving day we watched the dog show and Scully enjoyed it as much as we did.

She's kinda vain and talked about how much better looking she is compared to those dogs. She wasn't too happy when the toy poodle won best in show. She wants to challenge it to a race at the dog park, but I told her she would win so there's no point.

She agreed and ate her Thanksgiving dinner.

It's an Early Christmas for Scully!

2006-11-17T16:17:00.000-08:00

I love Target! And if you don't know how much, just check out my blog for all the great Target posts. Anyway, Target has this dollar spot section. Sometimes there's fun little stuff. This time is no exception!

We got her this little doggy pop-up tent. She loves to play with Cletis in it. We got her best friend, Izzy one too. So now they'll have to have camping sleep-overs. We'll have to keep any eye out for a matching sleeping bag. (hehe) Notice the scarf? That's from the dollar spot too! It's a Christmas scarf that lights up! She like to chew on it. Like this:

We had her ear removed...just kidding.

Oh and that shirt? Dollar spot!

Can we say "Cute"... Yes we can!

They had a bunch of fun stuff for little dogs. Even some not so flattering stuff like the Mork and Mindy-Fun Loving-Colorado's "Rocky Mountain High"-1981 type jackets. Totally Mork and Mindy. But I didn't get one. Some things are too retro.

My dog is cute and happy and it only cost me $5!

Happy Halloween!

2006-10-31T21:16:00.000-08:00

Scully had a great Halloween. Over the weekend she dressed up as a Geisha girl (a dress picked out by Justin). And tonight her anticipated costume: Horse! The saddle even had a rider, generic Barbie!! She greeted all the kids at the door barking at them and lunging towards them. Actually scaring a lot of little kids. But she just wanted to show off her saddle and rider and watch all the candy go bye bye.

Generic Barbies legs didn't bend. How generic.

Doggie Camp

2006-10-09T18:47:00.000-07:00

Last update was in July? Wow, a lot has happened. Most recently, Scully has had some new friends over to play....for 4 weeks. I think she's ready to send them home since they are taking her Jessi away. Meet Bentley and Pepper. Tony's puggle puppies. They are so cute and still very much puppies.

Bentley is a good boy until he starts tearing through the house knocking everything down.

Pepper is kind of a trouble maker. She's sweet and likes to be cuddled but watch out! When she wants something Bentley or Scully has, she'll get it. We are trying to teach her rollover. She's halfway there.

She's camera shy.

There used to be a small bush there.

Look at what I did!

They will be leaving on Saturday to go back to their Dads whom by the way, they miss a lot! Pepper's having fun but Bentley is missing them and can't wait to go home.

Happy Birthday!

2006-07-14T07:17:00.000-07:00

Scully turns 3 today! We are getting her some frosty paws, a new stuffed friend and Justin and I are going to see Cars to celebrate. Happy Birthday Scully!

Update!

2006-07-05T20:33:00.000-07:00

My little scully has pimples! Apparently caused by stress (being in the kennel with annoyingly loud dogs) and/or the chemicals used to clean out the kennels. The vet popped them. It was gross actually. So she's on allergy meds now. She's clearing up and her attitude is back to normal. Shredding things, getting on the coffee table and wanting to go outside every 2.5 minutes.

What she doesn't know is that we are kenneling her again this weekend. Since she's still on meds, it should help prevent them. Let's hope. Oh and I was a mean mom. I didn't give her anything from home last time. But this time I am. I realized how upset she got. So she's taking a blanket with her.

I look like the Texas Long Horn...just upside down...and black.

"My teef are white. Let me bite your fingers."

Vet Time

2006-06-30T07:15:00.000-07:00

But not for a good reason like shots or nail clippings. I kenneled her last weekend while Justin and I went to California. I picked her up on Monday. She was happy to see me but she also slept from 5pm to 5:30 am! She didn't eat dinner or drink anything. She was tired!

The next day we noticed her bark was really raspy and soft. She was still tired and didn't have the energy she used to have. So we figured that she spent the weekend awake and barking at all the other dogs to shut up (she's been known to do that).

Yesterday she didn't want me to pet her back. Then I noticed why. She has little bumps all over the back of her neck and down her spine. You can really see them since her hair is usually smooth and shiney. Now it's bumpy and yucky! She's obviously in pain so now I have to take her to the vet today.

I had a choice in what to do with her that weekend. Send her off to a friends house (who doesn't have a dog). But then I run the risk of her bolting and getting hit by a car. She's done that before at his house. OR kennel her where she'll most likely get sick. Death or sick. I think I'll take the bumps. I'll keep y'all updated on whatever this condition is.

Stair Master

2006-05-15T08:37:00.000-07:00

If the guest room door isn't open, Scully's other favorite hang is the stairs. She especially love sitting at the top looking through the glass. And if she's got a greenie, she's in heaven.

We call this "Sitting Pretty"

World Domination!

2006-02-27T13:18:00.000-08:00

Alas, the Min Pin's diabolical scheme to take over the world has officially succeeded! And I've got the bumper sticker to prove it.

Min Pin, King of the Toys, ruler of the world!

Gazing confidently into the future of world domination.

Don't let this be you. Obey the Min Pin!

A breed that inspires Shock and Awe in us all.

Another Sleep-Over With My Friends!

2006-02-15T08:48:00.000-08:00

Soaking up the sun!

Justin and I went out of town this weekend and Scully had another fun sleep-over with her friends. Little Saur bugged her all weekend, as usual, and got in trouble a few times.

"I got in trouble"

"Izzy, I'm tired"

"I know I look cute, but this sweater itches."

All the girls were excited to see me when I came by on Sunday...especially Scully. She got right in her car seat, ready to go. But Izzy and lil Saur miss her.

Long Long Time Ago....

2006-01-30T13:48:00.000-08:00

Photo courtesy of Chris, Jennifer and best friend Izzy. Hiking at Red Rock.

Scully was thinner. This was proof. However, she's been on a diet and has gone from her biggest at 7 lbs to recently 6.2 lbs! One day she'll be like this again. Slim and slender Scully.

Scully Hates Going to the Vet

2006-01-23T10:29:00.000-08:00

It makes her sick! Actually, she had her yearly shots on Saturday and since she didn't flinch (probably because she wanted to get outta there FAST) the Vet gave her a treat. And since she was so cute, he gave her another one! Everything was great. I took her to the dog park for a quick mental recovery from the Vet office. We got home and she played with Cletis and Rabbit for a while. Then took a nap.

When Justin got home, he went to pick her up and she cried. Her shoulders were sore from all the shots. She also had some reaction with either the shots or all the treats she got that day. She threw up a few times that night and the next morning. She was feeling so crappy that she couldn't find a good place to lay down. She didn't eat but I got her to drink some. I almost took her to the emergency vet, but when I saw her moving a bit faster and playing with Cletis again, I knew she was back to normal. I think it was bad treats. Come on Vet, get some better treats!

I think this just gives her another reason why she hates going there. She won't even get out of the car. But the trip to the dog park helps unless she gets sick!

Oh No

2006-01-12T14:42:00.000-08:00

Scully is on drugs. More on this later.

Haven't Seen You In A While

2005-12-05T14:41:00.000-08:00

Hey Belle,

It was a good visit while you were here. I think the last time I saw you I was still kinda annoying huh? I've grown up, but I'm not as old as you are. You're like a Grandma! But you are my Grandma because you were so sweet to me. You only growled at me a few times. And you even played with me for a minute, after I bugged you all day. Even though you didn't share the blanket, I still like you. So until we meet again, take care old lady!

Your annoying little friend,
Scully

New Bed!

2005-11-16T13:50:00.000-08:00

After all the beds she's gone through, it was time to get her a new one. So today while buying her some laundry detergent (yes, I buy doggie laundry detergent so shut-up!) I saw a great cat bed that I knew she'd love (shhh, don't tell her it's a cat bed).

She loved it so much, that she had to break it in....the Scully way.

Digging:

Biting:

Dragging it around:

And then licking it to show her love:

Overall I'd say she's happy with the new bed.

Justin Time

2005-11-10T20:31:00.000-08:00

She gets bored with me during the day, so it's exciting when Justin comes home.

She's so happy it tastes good!

Hey You....

2005-11-09T09:58:00.000-08:00

I'm watching you! Don't hit Jessi's car.

Happy Halloween!

2005-10-31T20:35:00.000-08:00

Scully just wants to wish everyone Happy Halloween. She's embarrassed because her witch hat won't stay on. And we only got 2 trick or treaters, so she's sad about that too.

Meet My Friends

2005-10-28T09:07:00.000-07:00

Meet Scully's friends. First off is Izzy. She's sweet, she's skinny, she's a space invader. She likes to cuddle with you no matter where you are. She doesn't care how uncomfortable you are, as long as she's comfortable.

Meet Izzy's adopted little sister, Lil-Saurus. She's supposed to be like Izzy, but she's not. She's like the little sister Izzy always wanted. She steals all the toys, she growls at all the dogs and she gets into brawls with Scully.

They are here for a weekend long sleep over. And already we've had some little girl fights. But they really do like each other.

Don't let the pictures fool you, they really do like each other. Atleast that's what I think.

On A Mission

2005-10-27T19:58:00.000-07:00

This is waht she does to all of her beds, digs it til it rips open. But I have to limit her with this taco bed. It's her favorite bed.

There's that mean look again.

And now she's sad because I told her to stop.

Welcome to Your Room

2005-10-22T12:31:00.000-07:00

One of her new favorite places in the house is the guest room. She can stand up or lay down and still be able to watch the neighborhood in action. And bark at everyone.
Oh and that's Cletis, her love bear (he's really a cat, but don't tell her that).

Bubbles Everywhere!

2005-10-17T21:12:00.000-07:00

Scully likes bubbles. Especially ones that come from a battery operated bubble blower. Plus it makes it easier on me, or I'd pass out.

She wants more for Christmas.

Ya, She's Lazy

2005-10-17T08:58:00.000-07:00

Since we've moved into our new house (don't worry, you'll get to see pictures soon enough on the Jessi blog), Scully loves using the stairs. But today she was a little tired and had Justin carry her down in one of her many beds.

This might be a new way for her to travel.

He's nice, I wouldn't have done it.

Poor Froggy

2005-10-14T08:26:00.000-07:00

She killed him again. It started off nice:

Then she found where his eyes used to be and started pulling out his stuffing (ya her teeth are scary, that's how she gets her victims, then she laughs):

And all that was left, the victim, gay froggy (notice the tutu aka: hair tie):

Welcome!

2005-10-12T20:46:00.000-07:00

Min Pin Files is about my min pin, Scully. She's crazy, she's loving, she likes to bark and steal socks. She has a personality that drives you nuts but you can't really hate her. Well that's what my friends say.

She loves to do tricks like lay on your pillow just before you lay down, chase bugs in the house until there is nothing left but legs and walk on the kitchen table when no one is looking.

We recently moved and her world was upside down for a while. But she's settling in just fine. She even found a new bed sleeping in my suitcase filled with clothes.

It's not my pillow but she doesn't care.