Hey there, it’s me, Penny.
See, it all started yesterday when my mom said we were going on a ‘venture. I could hardly wait.

She said in order to get ready for this ‘venture we should all go for a walk. So my Auntie B and mom and I went up the street. And then I saw this noisy water thingy!

I’ve seen it before on other morning walks, but for some reason this time I thought I should investigate. After all my Auntie B was with me and I had to show off make sure she was safe!

So I check it out. Very thoroughly. And loudly.
I barked and barked and tried to bite it and I ran around and bit it from the other side and mom and Auntie B were laughing and so I ran and jumped higher and bit it some more!

I was sooooo happy even though the noisy water thing was still going so I guess I didn’t beat it up too bad.

Then mom said we had to go and I was sort of sad, but happy too, you know? And I walked my mom back home and up the driveway…

…and then we got to play towel face, which is one of my most favorite-est games…

…and then we got in the car and I got to sit in the back seat with my Auntie B. I was soooo happy.

And then we ended up here. At that kennel place where mom left me before.

And then she carried me inside and gave me to some girl I don’t even know and she and Auntie B left!!
So now I’m here and I’m seriously thinking I need to advertise for a new mom. Cause she tricked me. And I’m pretty sure I’m the one supposed to be doing tricks, not her.
It’s in my contract somewhere.

I miss my flowers and my daddy and my Auntie B and my castle. But not my mom. Cause she tricked me.

What do you think?

I’ll tell you what I think. I think one of you guys had better send a cake with a hacksaw in it! That’s what I think!
August 26, 2024 at 7:03 am
you are very brave and you concered the water dragon, yay!!! maybe you can ask you mom if you can stay next time with us? we could do lots of crazy things here too and you can beat all water dragons…
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August 26, 2024 at 7:08 am
Why that sounds like a wonderful idea! I will tell my mom, if she ever comes to get me, that she should let me stay at your castle!
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August 26, 2024 at 7:33 am
Wow, Penny. Your mom is a total trickster, isn’t she?! But you did have fun, right? Anyway, the cake is in the oven, and we should be there in a few hours to bust you outta the big house. That’s what they say on TV, anyway…
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September 3, 2024 at 11:30 am
Hey Ms. Lois….my dad finally came and sprang (sprung?) me from this place. In the end it wasn’t too bad. In fact I was out in their yard playing when dad showed up and I wouldn’t come back inside, cause I really like it outside you know? They almost had to bring dad back to get me to come in! Boy was I happy to see Dad! Then my mom and Auntie came home and I jumped all over my Auntie, because she’s my most favorite special person. Mom? I said hi and all but really….I had to make her suffer another day before I sat on her lap and licked her face.
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August 26, 2024 at 7:35 am
You are so brave and clever. One the hardest things is to know when your mom needs mom time. I hope she’s having fun and brings you a special present when she picks you up.
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September 3, 2024 at 11:31 am
Oh Mr. Clay, my DAD finally came and got me cause mom and my Auntie were galivanting all over the UP. And when they came home they didn’t bring me anything! I think they need a re-training class.
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August 26, 2024 at 7:37 am
Oh, Penny! Hope Mom comes back soon.
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September 3, 2024 at 11:31 am
She came back after a gazillion years, Ms. Laurie! We’ve made up now and she’s my favorite mom again.
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September 3, 2024 at 12:16 pm
XXOO
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August 26, 2024 at 9:04 am
Oh, poor Penny! You know Mom wouldn’t bring you to a bad place and she can’t bring you where she is going, so try to think of it as an adventure! Mom will be back before you know it.
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September 3, 2024 at 11:32 am
Oh Ms. Dale! My DAD came and got me from camp cause my mom was having too much fun in the UP. But mom and I have made up now and I promised that I’d try to like the tent so I can go with her next time.
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September 3, 2024 at 11:56 am
Thank goodness for Dad! I am happy you two have made up, though. You really should try it; maybe you’ll learn to love it! But Mom will have to understand if you really REALLY don’t
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August 26, 2024 at 10:37 am
Oh, Penny! Your post had me laughing out loud! The picture of you playing towel face is my favorite. You are adorable! 🥰
Try not to be too hard on your mom. She probably had to go out of town and could not take you with her. I think Katie spent time at this camp, too. It will be ok. Your mom will be home before you know it.
Would you like a meatloaf cake with a file in it? 😊
We love you, sweet Penny! 💕
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September 3, 2024 at 11:33 am
Oh Ms. Denise, a meatloaf cake would be PERFECT! Dad came and got me after 4 long nights. Actually camp wasn’t that bad, I am none the worse for wear, says mom, who actually smelled pretty bad by the time she got home from 4 nights of camping! Hahaha hahaha haha
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August 26, 2024 at 12:19 pm
Aww, sorry Penny! Your mom loves you but dogs can’t go everywhere Mom’s go! You look so pretty and Mom will be back to give you hugs and smooches soon!
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September 3, 2024 at 11:34 am
Hi Ms. Terri! My DAD had to come spring me from the joint. Then mom and my Auntie came home and after that we were all one big happy family again. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be, going to camp. But I still hope I don’t have to go back any time soon. I like my creature comforts, you know?
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August 26, 2024 at 12:19 pm
oh my goodness Penny!!! I have to agree with you, that WAS sneaky and super nasty!! OMD!! And……..on National Dog Day no less! Shame on Mama!!!! She takes you out to have fun, and you attack that water thingy and you’re all wet and happy and then she unceremoniously dumps you at the kennel place? Whoa!!!! You may have to cut her some slack though, you know your Mama loves you to pieces……but………..I think she shouldn’t have tricked you!!!! Levi says if he could run there with a cake with a hacksaw he would!!!!!!! We send you much love and we are certain you will be ok! Your castle, Daddy and beautiful flowers will be there when you return. But as for Mom……..while I know she is a fabulous Mom………hmmm……..I have to be on your side for this one! Love you Penny!!
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September 3, 2024 at 11:35 am
Well Ms. Caren, my DAD actually came and got me from camp cause my mom and my aunt were running around having fun without me up in the UP. So when they got back I played with my aunt for awhile before I kissed my mom. Just to make her pay, you know? Then I promised I’d try the tent thing again cause mom says if I learn to sleep in the tent I can go with her on the next adventure!
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September 3, 2024 at 2:11 pm
Well Penny, thank DOG for your Dad!!! You might STILL be at camp if it wasn’t for him! I don’t blame you one bit for waiting to kiss your Mama!!! That WAS extremely sneaky of her! I would just tell her, you’ll sleep in the tent when you are good and ready to…so there! BOL!! Love you! (Love your Mom too, even if she is sneaky lol)
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August 26, 2024 at 1:28 pm
Penny, life is full of little surprises. I bet you will get lots of love and attention at your holiday home.
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September 3, 2024 at 11:37 am
Oh yes, Ms. Carol! The girls there were so nice to me. Mostly because I’m cute and all. And when they took me out to play in the fenced in yard I would run and run and then not come when they called me cause I didn’t want to go back inside. I love being outside. The girls laughed at that a lot. They told my dad I was a good girl, but a picky eater. Huh. I’ve never been a picky eater! Turns out it was because mom sent me to camp with the last of a huge bag of food and it was stale! When dad gave me food from a new bag I was a very happy dog!
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August 26, 2024 at 1:40 pm
Oh dear, Miss Penny. I Monkey agree your mom is sneaky. Pulling a stunt like that is probably described in the Mom Book, huh? But look on the bright side — she’s gonna feel so guilty for leaving you like that, that she’s got to take you on a real ‘venture … and ply you with loads of treats, too. Mama said to tell you how cute you look with the towel draped over your head like a nun! She also loves the picture of you sitting, with your bottom teefies showing — she says she sees that same look on my face lots! Hang in there, kiddo, and if you need some advice on how to make your mom feel worse about her sneakiness, just let me know *wink, wink*
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September 3, 2024 at 11:38 am
Oh Ms. Debbie, I made mom suffer by not sucking up to her when she came home. I played with my auntie and my daddy but I let my mom sit and stew about it for awhile. But we’re all fixed up now. I sleep on her lap every day and she hugs me a lot. I think she’s learned her lesson.
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August 26, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Penny, a pretty girl like you would have plenty of people wishing they were your “dog mom” but you will just have to give it some time and Mom’ll be back to spoil you silly. Maybe she went camping and you’re not quite on board with that ol’ camping stuff yet – hang in there!
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September 3, 2024 at 11:39 am
Yep Ms. Linda, she and my auntie went camping. My daddy came and got me from jail, and when mom and my auntie got home we made up. I told her I’d try again to like the tent and maybe I’ll get to go next time!
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September 3, 2024 at 7:57 pm
Between you and me Penny, I think it was a ploy … drop Penny off, go camping and let Daddy tell you all about it … that will make you think about getting to like camping faster. And it worked! Um – maybe next year ‘cuz it’s getting too cold. Mom and your auntie already had one very cold camping adventure this year!
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August 27, 2024 at 4:57 am
Towel face? Priceless! A new mom, give it a bit more thought, you may change your mind … seriously.
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September 3, 2024 at 11:39 am
I guess I’ll keep her. She came home and played with me and told me if I could like camping I would get to go with her next time!
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August 27, 2024 at 5:24 pm
Hi, Penny – Think of your kennel as a fancy hotel and a fun get-away. I am sure that’s what your mom had in mind. And I am positive that she misses you very much when yhou are away. ❤
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September 3, 2024 at 11:40 am
I think she did miss me, cause she hugs me a lot now. She says if I can just get to liking the tent she’ll take me on lots of adventures.
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August 30, 2024 at 8:32 am
Oh, boy…I’m getting ready to leave my dogs at a new kennel for 10 days…it’s pretty traumatic!
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August 30, 2024 at 10:30 pm
Yes it is, for the mom too. But I (Mom) can tell you that she survived just fine and seems none the worse for wear. I hope your dogs do just fine too.
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September 1, 2024 at 7:17 am
Oh Penny, that is emotional manipulation for sure. When your mama gets back, demand chicken. Lots of chicken.
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September 3, 2024 at 11:40 am
Oh Ms. Sara, good idea! We’ve sort of made up, but I think I can still make demands. It’s in my contract somewhere.
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September 2, 2024 at 10:01 pm
Gemini & Normandy
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September 3, 2024 at 11:41 am
Hi you guys! Dad came and sprang me from the jail…and mom and her sister came back the next day. We’ve sort of made up. Mom says if I could try to like sleeping in the tent then she’ll take me on the next adventure. I promised her I’d try!
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