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️This Isn’t a Hobby—It’s Our Life’s Work. For Brickle, Digby & Fruitycake.
Many people see our posts, videos, rescue stories, and advocacy work and assume it's something we do in our spare time. The truth is: this is not a hobby. For the past 15 years, helping rescue animals has been our full-time mission. Every day is spent creating educational content, sharing rescue stories, advocating for animals …
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Just A Few More Days…We Hope
Hope is a powerful motivator, and Fruitycake has seen it firsthand. From escaping the streets to finding a new beginning, embracing hope can lead to unexpected opportunities. As they prepare for Girl Person's return, they remain optimistic and focused on the journey ahead.
Only Because Of The Fruitycake Promise
Many of us say we would feed our dogs before ourselves or give up all we had for them…and sometimes, we may have to do that.
15 Years of Rescue, One Critical Crossroad
This is Girl Person, and I have a reminder for you today: You make a difference. That may sound simple, but for us, it means everything. We rely on our community not only to help animals directly, but also to help us discover new ways to save lives and support the people doing the hands-on …
To Carry A Pillow
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Put It There. Leave It.
Every Monday, the blog is available to all. The rest of the week, you can only find the blog on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/2travelingdogsrescue for $5 a month! Thank you for helping us continue after 15 years of continuous content! Put It There. Leave It. This is Fruitycake. Girl Person has written this blog …
You Might See Us Walk By
This is Fruitycake. The last few days have been a real blur. If dogs needed glasses, I could use some right now. But alas, I’m sure that they would fall off with how much walking I’m making Boy Person do. https://videopress.com/v/IXuPaGZd?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true You see, Girl Person had her surgery last week. And she’s been away in …
Less Is More
This is Fruitycake. What day is it? Usually I am not one for dates on a calendar. But I am counting. Because when Girl Person left on Friday for that Florida place, I knew the amount of days I had to be without her. And I have less now. That’s a good thing. History. It’s …
The Rain On The Fruity Parade
Listen to this blog here today This is Fruitycake. Has it ever rained on your parade before? I like to walk and prance like I’m in a parade every day. If you’re gonna walk, you should walk with purpose. Attitude. I walk like I’m a cool dude. But the rain here in this Italy place …
A Message From Girl Person On National Dog Moms Day
This is Girl Person. Usually, I’m not one to acknowledge holidays or dates on a calendar. I like to celebrate every day! Because every day is special! But today, I thought that I would make an exception. I’m feeling kind of anxious about leaving Fruitycake for my surgery in the states. We have not been …
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Not Everyone Can Fit
Doesn’t matter how much a dog knows, persons will do what persons do
Even The One Who Took The Spinach
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The Peanut Butter Brickle Celebration
This is Girl Person. Saturday is a day that is very special to me. It is a date on the calendar that is a reminder of my Peanut Butter Brickle. Your Peanut Butter Brickle. Our Peanut Butter Brickle. It’s the date we were told that he was born on this earth in 2009. Today, he …
Then There Were Two
This is Fruitycake. There is power in numbers, they say. I don’t know who “they” are. They say a lot, but half the time I don’t know what persons are talking about.
How Do You Like Your Eggs In The Morning?
This is Fruitycake. If there is one thing that I like about getting out of bed, it’s that I have another bed for the day. I have the persons’ bed at night. And the Fruity bed during the day. All beds are truly available at all times, though. It’s like a 24 hour diner in …
Can We Join Together As A 2 Traveling Dogs Family?
This is Girl Person and Fruitycake. We know that many of you…so many of you…have been with us here in the blog and our social media since 2011. We want to thank you. When we decided to move the blog to Patreon four days a week, it was with much hesitation and many tears, actually. …
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Ta-Da!
Today is Monday and that means the blog is for all! The rest of the week, find the blog on Patreon along with the audio version and recipes and fun stuff from Fruitycake at http://www.patreon.com/2travelingdogsrescue Five dollars a month is all we ask to keep this blog going, but without more support, it will not …
The Secret Of The Salad
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You Can Lead A Fruitycake To Water…
This is Fruitycake. I have missed you the last few days, and I hope you missed me too.
When The Pigs Fell From The Sky
This is Fruitycake. Some days you have to just realize that life, well, is unpredictable. And that life has a way of slapping you in the face. With pigs.
Is It Worth It? Maybe.
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Before The After, There Is A Before
She had to make a very hard decision. And I have been really down.
Over The Cliff No More
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Let Out Of Jail
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If You Were Wild In That Wild Place
If you have just a minute left, it’s worth it to be wild.
Screams and Mistaken Identity
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The Bed Foot
If beds were meant to fall, I’ll take the floor.
What’s The Damage?
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Expired Milk
This is Fruitycake. We have had a bit of sadness mixed in with sprinkles of joy the past day. As with so much in life for persons, unexpected things happen. Because we all have a limited amount of time with each other, some of us go away first. Just like expired milk, we have a …
The Party Bark
This is Fruitycake. All days are worth celebrating. That’s why I have my party bark on all the time. It’s better than a party hat.
I See You
Some persons need glasses to see. Us dogs don’t wear glasses. You know what?
Leftover Beans Are Still Beans
A special day like yesterday can help. But then the next day, you’re back to beans. But don’t despair. Fruitycake is here!
Where The Days Fly By
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Crackers For Your Soup
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No Match For The Rat
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Closed. See You With The Sun.
Don’t tell us how much you miss our old life, please. We don’t want or need to hear it.
There Will Be No Singing In The Rain
We ARE struggling. We are going thru a rough patch. I don’t know what will change. But something has to.
How Many Drops, Did You Say?
How many drops of rain, did you say? Only as many as we allow.
If I Was A Tree, That Would Be Me
Keep growing. No matter what. We need YOU, little tree
Everything And Everyone Comes At A Cost
Changes Jan 1
Let’s Try This Another Way
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Leftovers Or Do Over?
You can be a part of making this blog possible for 2026 by joining our Patreon page for $5 a month. That’s less than 16 cents per day. Get the audio podcast blog each weekday, recipes for your dog and so much more at http://www.patreon.com/2travelingdogsrescue We have until Jan 1 to reach 200 supporters. Leftovers …
The Kind Man With The Ham
It makes me feel like there is nothing else in the world but kindness at that moment. And in my world, that’s the truth.
Where The Clothes Grew And The Scorpions Knew
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What If It Was Always There?
From the persons: Now, more than ever, we ask that you read this important message. Our readers have been vital to the continuation of this blog to give rescue animals a voice. Only a few, loyal supporters make this blog and education center for wildlife and animal rescue a reality. If we are an asset to …
He Was and Is…Everyone’s Dog
This is Girl Person. I hope that you don’t mind me taking the blog over for Fruitycake today. Although what he has to say on any day is far more interesting than on my most exciting days, I want to take the opportunity to talk directly today about my Digby Pancake. About our Digby Pancake. …
Where The Dirt Goes
This is Fruitycake. Many of us dogs are professionals. I bet you didn’t know this. But I don’t need a title to be an expert at many things. Dog is the best title to have.
The More Of It
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What The Hail?
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The Wild Piggy Named Olive
Please consider joining us on Patreon TODAY for $5 a month if you enjoy this blog and wish it to continue as it has since 2011! This is Fruitycake. What a weekend! I thought that weekends were made for resting and playing and eating and barking. Yes, of course I did all of that. https://videopress.com/v/PmPDu4en?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true …
And There Goes The Tomatoes, The Water and Me
This is Fruitycake. We’ve been a little off our game this week. I know you’ve noticed. I guess some weeks are like that. What’s funny is, the persons make up the things they must do. But what they don’t realize is that they should put forgiveness on their to do list. I’m not going to …
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Everyone Needs Someone Like Her
Although dogs know what happens when we leave the earth, we aren’t allowed to say.
Off The Beaten Path
This is Fruitycake. Before I start the blog today, I have one request! Will you join our Patreon families to help keep the blog going and help us to make a greater impact for animals and wildlife? Our two links are below! Thank you from my heart! http://www.patreon.com/2travelingdogsrescue http://www.patreon.com/underthecrow Off The Beaten Path This is …
The Floating, Big, Little Mermaid Under A Bridge
This is Fruitycake. I am a fierce protector of many things. I protect pizza by eating it. I protect focaccia by eating it. I protect the hardiness of balls’ hearing by barking at them. I protect Girl Person from all danger. Dangers of cars and motorcycles and scooters. Why are they so loud? I protect …
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Slugs Don’t Bite, Right?
This is Fruitycake. If there is one thing I would love to take a bite out of, it would be a whole pizza. Here in this Italy place, persons don’t order one pizza and share it. No! Each person gets their own pizza. I’m serious about this. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DC9w8Olytv7/?igsh=MWhweGV3d2IwMzRybg== And I figure that if I took …
Music Of The Heart
This is Fruitycake. I know that you’re here with me on the blog every single day. And you may think that you know everything there is about me. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ6l5Ccjbia/?igsh=MXc4bDFmcXJmMTl5eA== My likes and dislikes. My reasons to bark or not to bark. What is a reason not to bark, though? My persons are with me more …
The Tale Of The Secret, Pointy Toe
This is Fruitycake. If secrets were meant to be kept, it wouldn’t be so fun to tell them. Now, I get your point that some secrets have to be kept. But my point is, the tale of the secret, pointy toe isn’t one of them. There are a lot of things that need to be …
The Story Of The Sand In The Shoes
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The Good Wishes
Wish at least 10 individuals or animals you see a very good wish. Make them different…each one.
Take A Ball, Leave A Ball
If we just take and don’t give back, how rude! We can’t be like that! I don’t want to be and I know you don’t either.
The Story Of The Handle
Please help this blog continue for the ones who need it. All rescue animals that need a voice! Your support makes it possible here This is Fruitycake. Have you ever thought that you had a handle on something? I’ll tell you this. I hate those handles on dog harnesses. Persons think that they can lift …
The Crying Mushrooms
This is Fruitycake. If you have ever sat down in the forest or the woods and truly listened, you would know that there is much more to this world than noise that persons make.
It’s Typed Out For You
This is Fruitycake. I’m not sure if I can fully convey this in words. But it sure is good to be home. It sure is.
A Day
This is Fruitycake. Today is a travel day for us, heading back home. Home? Our rustico. It’s in our hearts and on our minds. Even though we didn’t get a final answer like we wanted yesterday for the all clear, we are taking this day to figure out our next steps. But we have decided …
This Is It
There is no doubt that today is an important day.
A Specky Of Becky
This is Fruitycake. Today, we leave for Genoa in this Italy place. It’s going to be a long day. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_N4ej8M5oA/?igsh=MXcyaHVidDE5bjAzbg== But, hey. Journeys in life are sometimes repeated. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP1BC-LDXCh/?igsh=MTNqYTdudGEzcGI2dQ== Seems like we were here just a few months ago to meet with persons who could give us an answer on if we could stay. And …
Tip Me Over And Pour Me Out
If it had been pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce pouring into the house, I could have just opened my mouth wide open and took care of the problem
The Clothes That Sing
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The Glowing Butterfly
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The Bike That Needed A Bath
You can choose to see the best case scenario or get wet.
The Fruity Smacks
The Fruity Smacks are A LOT. But I’m a A LOT. I say you either deal with the smacking or get to packing
No Cries For Cold Fries
In life, there are many reasons to cry. Cold fries? The little problems in life? No.
The Secret Of The Farmer’s Coin
You see, once upon a time, 1950 to be exact, because that is the date on the secret coin, there was another farmer here.
Always Be A Good Girl. Always Be A Good Boy.
This is Fruitycake. We sure had a long day yesterday. We had to go school to learn more Italian. In case you’re wondering, I’m already fluent in Italian, but there is not a test for dogs to take in that area. However, my persons? Oh, let me tell you. They need some schooling. There was …
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The Magic Songs Of Time
Do you have a favorite song that you know all of the words to?
When The Stink Bugs Follow
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The Little Monsters In The Woods At The Party
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Who Goes There?
When you live in the woods, you’ll hear many things.
Fruity The Shopkeeper
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The Bare Minimum Day
This blog is running on the bare minimum to continue for October. We have had a free dog blog since 2011 every day to give a true voice for rescue animals. Please help Fruitycake continue! https://tinyurl.com/2tdoctoberblog This is Fruitycake. We had a slow day here yesterday. We called it the Bare Minimum Day. It’s the …
Pumpkin Means Pizza, Right?
Some only see a seed and not a pizza. That’s ridiculous
Even Miracles Take Time
So to start over can feel like, well, not the smart thing to do. But sometimes, starting over is the only way that you can live again.
The Man Person Who Sold Toys That Had No Joy
So if someone tried to take your joy, try again. Because I can guarantee it’s not as bad as a man person yelling at you in a toy store or a roach baked in a pizza.
The Snoring Man By The Bamboo Gate
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The Mysterious Leaf Of 8
If you enjoy this blog and the value it brings in raising awareness to the cause of animal rescue by giving all animals a voice, we would appreciate your support. Many people also count on this blog as a daily diversion from the negativity in the world. Life is wonderful. Please help us continue this …
The All Knowing Eye Tree
We aren’t alone here. Not even close.
Farmer Fruity
So what happens when it rains so much and you have to use it or you’ll loose it? My mind I’m talking about, by the way.
The Mineral Magician
Who is he? I do not know. But the persons can’t see him. I do though.
When You Wish Upon The Bats
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Stella The Serious Scorpion
Chores are not chores, but in fact privileges of the capable who have more strength than they know.
What Is Left Unsaid, Fred
Speak up when you need to, but stay silent when it’s necessary to protect your own peace and to protect your heart.
Under His Watch
We are the show. But do you know what? You’re part of a show too.
Broken Pieces In The Box
And if you don’t want them after all, you can bury them forever.
All I Need Is You
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The Uncommon, Strutting Green Bean
He knew his place.
The Poisonous One
There may be poisonous ones is our lives. Ones that aren’t necessarily bad ones. But bad for us
Goodnight, Little, Bitty Pig
Some stories have to told, even though it is hard to tell them.
The Haughty One
This is Fruitycake. The blog is a little later today. I would apologize for that, but honestly, I didn’t think it would be possible at all today. Girl Person is feeling like she doesn’t know if this blog is needed any longer. But I told her not to make any plans other than keeping on …
The Bat Flew Into The Cuckoos Nest
The bat took drastic measures.
Vertigo. Is That The Sign?
Girl Person is wondering if she can do this. If she is meant to do this project or if she is simply not good enough, capable enough or enough in general. She looks for signs like I look for a pizza sign.
Is It A Cage?
We can disagree with others and still be their friends because there is so much to disagree about!
First, There Was You
This is Fruitycake. This morning, we woke up to survey the damage of the storm. It was a lightening show and dramatic weather. But when we went to bed, we hoped that some of our repairs lately would help the flooding. I am happy to say Boy Person did it again. That means he was …
Of Course…
This is Fryitycake. I’m writing to you with wet paws today. It’s raining cats, dogs, lizards, birds, alligators and even jellyfish. https://youtu.be/gLgaCziIBas?si=hidviJTGjwJP4mly Yesterday, Girl Person was able to get a few things for the storm. Mostly things for me. A dog always has to have extra treats to be prepared for any situation. https://youtu.be/iqOTKAKFE4g?si=0PhTD2RV4TgwrtKv But …
A Race For The Face
When you live in a dramatic and beautiful place, sometimes, well, dramatic things happen.
One Piece At A Time
And even if someone doesn’t understand why a dog would have THE Raccoon in his name, I will tell you this. It makes much more sense than what happened yesterday.
Shortcuts, Rock Throwing Pigs and Stick Stealers
What could possibly go wrong on a Sunday? Everything.
For A Purpose, On Purpose
We do try, but trying doesn’t get it done. Doing gets it done.
She’s Not Crazy. She’s Just First.
Guess who’s back. It’s not Slim Shady.
Surveying The Damage
We expected a few storms this week, but not like this
Completo
This is Fruitycake. Wow. Good grief. Are you serious? Are you kidding me? https://youtu.be/qJwbcHvFgzE?si=um_7oe8Xh_5GlHgP Those were some of many sentences that I heard yesterday. Getting this electric bike has been one of the most challenging issues we have encountered in this Italy place. Yes. The daily struggles are just that. And you have to laugh …
Screaming In The Woods
This is Fruitycake. If there is one thing I’m good at besides being the cutest, it’s being the most timid. I cannot stand loud noises or sudden movements. I’ve tried to work on it over the years, but my reaction under any scary circumstances is to get the heck out of there. https://youtu.be/hV61UENU4Jk?si=zghhTKR16A-J_zs8 So when …
Your Story, My Story.
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The Measuring Cup Of Feral Activity Made Possible By The Wheelbarrow
Now, I’m not telling you to get arrested.
The Scene Of The Crime
Return to the scene of the crime so it doesn’t take your time.
Almost
And we had no time at all to think. None.
Skeletons Can Walk
I have to tell them. Yes, skeletons can walk.
Listen To Me
Listen to me. Listen to us, persons.
No Chance
There’s no chance that we aren’t all individually cared for in this world. Surprise…that means you too.
Pleasant Surprises
This is Fruitycake. Normally, things go very wrong around here and all the ways around here. It goes without saying, but I’ll say it..we may need to put some salt in this house like our language teacher person told us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skBUUtuJn7g&pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5tD I call her Tutto Talking Person because she knows all the languages. And don’t …
Walking The Walk. Or Not.
This is Fruitycake. Walking. We do a lot of that around here. Girl Person says walking is good for you. Unless you walk yourself into a rock pit by the waterfall ledge. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM9-woktbzk/?igsh=dWQwN2ZwMmg1cHlh Yeah, Girl Person is still recovering from her fall this week. But she says it’s just part of life to have accidents. …
What Was That?!
She heard it again. A huff. A puff. A growl. Another one. She said to herself, “what the HECK was that?!”
Thrown Off Balance
We can all be thrown off balance. We can all doubt our worth.
When The Days Are Long
We know you have our backs. And you also have our hearts.
Genoa, Italy Day
This is Fruitycake. We are here in Genoa today for the persons’ appointments. https://youtu.be/NpPmhvLKlDo They go separately. We will be back layer in the afternoon to give you an update. -Fruitycake https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMx_F3aNgez/?igsh=MWNiNWZ5a3FzcHcwbA== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMyNsmDIXpT/?igsh=MXY4NGRxemNtYjdmNA==
The Weary
Naps are needed for us all. And I say go for it, weary ones.
Don’t Stop Believing
So i don’t usually ask things directly. But this is so important i have to.
We Simply Miss You, Brickle
This is Girl Person. And there are so many things that I could say today about Peanut Butter Brickle. But you know what? I think the deepest loves of our lives cannot be put into words. Why? Because there are no words to explain the magic of them. There are no words that would express …
I’m Getting Older Too
But here’s the thing. I’m getting older too. I’m right here.
The 2 Traveling Dogs Project Plan
This is Girl Person and Fruitycake. Well, we are counting down the days until our appointment this Friday. We want to have every chance possible at proving we want to stay here and that we have the backing of our followers, readers, friends and 2 Traveling Dogs family. Our goal, as it always has been …
Take A Sad Song And…
Funny is what we all need sometimes, especially when life gets too serious.
The Pigeon Had The Mascara
This is Fruitycake. Some days have a way of telling you to stop. Making you stop in your tracks. Making you realize you found the mascara. https://youtu.be/Qybw0YlnNVU?si=gRSjplvUQuE8gVPZ As you know, Girl Person has been having a hard week. Missing Brickle, memories and a severe anxiety monster about our immigration appointment next week. She’s been doing …
Girl Person, Put On Mascara
Brickle wouldn’t want you to be like this during this week or any week. Because for many reasons, there is one important reason for him.
The Green On The Other Side
I’ve always heard that the grass is greener on the other side.
The Path, Search And Rescue, The Shovel And Her
So make your stories. Just mind where you carry around shovels.
You Don’t Have To Listen But I Hope You Do
We can all only do our best. If we do that, what do we have to worry for?
Does Reality Bite?
This week has been, well, a bit painful.
The Appointment
Some moments in life, you never forget.
Is Good Good Enough?
She wants her to know that even though she doesn’t know it, she was the difference yesterday and made her realize she needs to keep trying.
What A Bag Of Beans Means
This is Fruitycake. There are two days a week that are pretty much guaranteed. Girl Person goes to get my bread and groceries. She goes two days a week because she can only carry so much. She likes to go because she says we should always, always be thankful we are fortunate enough to have …
Go With The Flow, Ride A Wheelbarrow And Plug It With Celery
Now, let me just say this. My persons chose to be here.
I Know Something They Don’t
Do you know what I think is a difference between ones who help and ones who don’t? Let me explain.
Sticking Your Nose Where It Doesn’t Belong
This is Fruitycake. I’m good at speaking my mind. There is no doubt about that. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL7LdQkNpGu/?igsh=MXA5dDVxbms4c3cwcA== But what you may not know is that I’m also very good at sticking my nose where it doesn’t belong. It’s a talent of mine. https://youtu.be/ckHRq7BDJE8?si=Lra05pizF41Wg5Ez Yesterday, we were on a hike and there are a lot of those …
Not Right
Just don’t try to turn around in our bathroom. You’ll get stuck.
Somebody That I Used To Know
So how can I help you to remember the same? That you have a purpose here on this planet too
Surely The Insecurities
In my opinion, and it’s a fruity one today, so be prepared. No one should ever make anyone feel insecure.
That’s Not The Way To Help It Grow
Now, let’s wait for that pizza to grow.
Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off…Unless…
This is Fruitycake. There has already been a whole season of summer in a few days here. https://youtu.be/iomlKY5UZgg?si=7WwMyjSevq3OnCyc I can’t really explain how hot it is, and no matter how hard I dig on this rug and floor, it’s not cool enough. https://youtu.be/0K5BgCI-U7c?si=yQ3d9OAtdjaVPW4Z Sure, I have all the fans aimed at me in here, and …
You’ve Got Mail…In A Hidden Box
It took five trips to the post office, emails and text messages from someone who knows someone who knows someone else to make this happen.
Tossing And Turning Real Loud
Boy Person sleeps up stairs on a separate bed like Dick Van Dyke. I like sitcoms. But not all this sleeping drama.
They Said
This is Fruitycake. Eyes are the windows to the soul, it’s been said. By someone. I don’t know who, but if you look in my eyes, all you will see is pizza, then. https://youtu.be/Ky0RnAx0pYI?si=Ylpjb8_qt43bt9Or What a hot few days in this Italy place. It’s hard to think, much less work on anything. Yesterday, they told …
A Lot More Off The Top
Sometimes in life, we can go thru heatwaves where everything seems to be hard. We may not have the answers. We sure don’t right now.
Controlling The Thoughts
In this case, I’ll do some arresting in honor of Sheriff Brickle.
If You Have That Finger
We may think we have little of value, but value is beyond measure when it comes to how we are made.
We Threw It Away
Someone may have thrown you away, like they did me.
Wrong Is Wrong Even If Everyone Is Doing It
Dogs aren’t the dangerous ones in this world. Humans are.
The No Fence Restaurant
Some may argue that The No Fence Restaurant should have had a fence. And that we shouldn’t have planted things without one.
If The Light Can Be Replaced
Someone told us the other day that we didn’t have to move to another country to feel alive again. And we agreed!
Humble Opinions
In my humble opinion, and Brickle’s never humble opinion, we aren’t stopping now. For anyone.
Dirty Water Is Still Useful
Just like dirty water can still be useful, so can lessons we learn the hard way in life.
A Baby Alligator
I am not sure how long you have known me. I can’t remember a time I didn’t know you.
They Woke Up Screaming
Have you ever known someone like that?
Pigs On The Roof
Why would pigs jump on a roof? I certainly don’t know.
That Simple
Perhaps that why I’m jumping at every stick I see because I think it’s a snake after her screaming last week. That simple.
Mistaken Truth
Just because you have a long week, that doesn’t mean your weekend will be just as long.
That Will Never Happen
I heard the persons talking today. And of course, I’m not a secret keeper when it comes to family…you.
“Do You Really Want That?”, The Snake Said
If that would have been the only downfall of the day, great. Snakes fall on people’s heads every day, I suppose.
Do You Think That?
We are truly no different than you. But do you think that?
Apologies To The Pig
This is Fruitycake. We all have to say we are sorry sometimes. We make mistakes. We all do. Even me, Torta Di Frutta. Sometimes I make a mistake getting the wrong toppings on my pizza. That is a mistake. https://youtu.be/8YQ6G23zeVY?si=0MioaqSjWCMlwoZw But mistakes are just a part of life. For us all. https://youtu.be/I1MjMuDFMD8?si=-Wb4TF3M1FL31qWk Yesterday, the persons …
The Daily Bread
If we are fortunate enough to have daily bread, that means you worked hard
Puzzle
That’s how simple I think life is for persons. They try to overcomplicate it.
The Outsiders
If you know your purpose and you lost it, it’s not too late to find it again.
Pigs In A Waterfall
You’ll have to take my bark and my word for it. Pigs in a waterfall. It could happen.
Passing By The Cherry Tree
You pass right by that cherry tree of knowledge and helping every day.
More Hours
This is Fruitycake. It seems like the days are getting longer here. I like that. The sun comes up early and doesn’t disappear until we are almost ready for bed. https://youtu.be/9xkZIHjr4U4?si=qau9LoC-N0-PpdeW It’s nice not to have to chase the sunshiney because we have a lot of work to do during the day. There is work …
One Piece Of Zucchini
One piece of zucchini doesn’t make my life any less wonderful when I give it away.
Falling Into The Sea
Let’s help each other live. And not push each other into the sea.
Try A Different Place
Life will always give us reasons to think of ourselves first. Life will always give us reasons to be like everyone else and not find that place in our hearts to do better.
I’ll Carry You To The Sweet Things
This is Fruitycake. I’ve already had a sweet day so far. Girl Person has some type of infection where she had to get some medicine and juice. And so we walked to that Portofino place to get it. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2pbNn9g6n9I&pp=ygUJI3Bvcm9maW5v It’s a very nice and easy walk along the sea. But at a point in the …
And The Snakes Will Ride At Dawn
It’s our responsibility not to give in to being lazy by not learning more about someone. Kindness may mean knowledge.
That’s Why The Spaghetti Grows
And when I put it into that perspective, I can appreciate it more. And have more spaghetti for later.
For Forever
If we only think of the now and don’t care what happens after we are not here, that’s selfish.
The Golden Hour
This was very deep to her and she woke up and wrote it down quickly so that she wouldn’t forget. It was so real to her that she knew she had to listen.
The Evil Eye
Yep. You may be shocked at this information.
Excuse Me
Instead of finding excuses today, find reasons to live. And throw those excuses out the window.
I Wish You Well
This is Fruitycake. I have received a lot of well wishes this week about my paw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8Us3e12OOs It sure did hurt and it still isn’t all the way better. But that’s ok, because I know just by your love and your messages and your support that you helped me get to this point. I’m even …
You’re A Hard Habit To Break
This is Fruitycake. First things first. Because I want your day to start off positively too! I have had a hurt foot for a few days that’s been bothering me. The persons were extremely worried. Because a dog bit me the other day. And because there are a lot of thorns here. Also, I jumped …
Stick With It
If no one has ever told you before you can do that thing, I’m telling you now.
The Paw That Got Bit
Now, my paw does hurt. But I’ll be ok
I May Be Wrong
We have to look within ourselves for strength. And yes, like now, we may ask from strength from you.
Princesses Scrub Ceilings
It was worse than she imagined.
For Sale Or Rent
At first, I was pretty upset. So were the persons.
She Said Get A Bigger Bucket
Open your heart to suggestions and you might just get your bigger bucket too.
It’s All Fun And Games Until You Slip Down The Bridge
It’s Sunday and that means a look back at a favorite memory of Brickle and Digby’s adventures! This week, we go back to Edisto, South Carolina!
The Stolen Sign and Moldy Backpack
Maybe like my persons, you were taught to suffer.
In Any Language, That Stinks
I perhaps should have thought twice about eating so many beans the night before.
That’s A Weed, And She’s A Weed, And He’s A Weed
You’re a flower to us. The ones who decided to take it upon themselves to see us take root.
Do Not Fear Mistakes…There Are None
None of this has been a mistake. It’s been part of the route.
What Will Happen?
What will happen if we forget what we are told to feel by others?
He Said, “It’s Magic”
There he was saying he did want to be seen.
Baby Pig, Plus Fruitycake, Plus Leash, Plus Mountain Equals…
Leash? Yep. Part of the equation that may have saved my life and almost took Girl Person’s
Turning The Page
Fairy tales have a character that is going thru a problem or difficulty. Oh, we’ve got that covered.
Unlearning
If your past doesn’t want to be unlearned, you are not alone. No matter where you are .
Who Is That
We may see things that others need to do. I know that I see it.
The Hornets
I’ll try to keep the blog up for May, but if the hornets come around, I may have to offer them a room for rent.
Fruitycake And The Toads
I know that some may wonder why a dog would care about toads.
The Lesson Of The Picnic Table
Often, being irritable towards others when we feel disrespected is a chance to ask them something about themselves or to help them to see maybe a better way to be.
Bad Vibes And Black Beans
There are times to listen to your dog. All of the times.
I Can’t Do That Too
They need to fix themselves first.
Crawling Across The Mystery Bridge
This is Fruitycake. Some days cannot be explained in words. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip_uVTWfXyI But since I only know how to type in words, I will try. If I barked in words, that wouldn’t make much sense. But neither does what happened yesterday. Or maybe it makes more sense than we know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrgmdOz227I We were having a busy …
Pull Up A Chair
This is Fruitycake. I don’t have a chair. I have a little couch. But if I did have a chair, I would pull one up for Girl Person today. I would pull one up for you too.
The Much Better Days
This is Fruitycake. Some days are considered special. Like the day you were born or the day you were married or even the day that focaccia was invented. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58RgLQ_0Ars Oh, that day was certainly special in my eyes and my mouth. https://youtu.be/KJs_1Mbcvv0?si=wEuUFQe-dFWftBAF We're sorry we've asked you a few times recently, but its Tuesday, April 21.. …
Spark In The Dark
Sometimes, the weight of the world, or an abandoned house all the way up the hills of Italy can weigh you down.
Aliens Or Dogs Or Both?
I’m sure in my heart that Brickle and Digby put up with a lot from us.
Watered Down
You can choose to stay with us on this journey of discovery. Or maybe it’s too much for you.
Adding Up
I can’t say that we are comfortable right now. I can’t say we aren’t nervous for what the future may bring. But one day and one little bit of progress each day.
Blowing It Off
For anyone that asks the obvious, no, we didn’t know it rained this much. We didn’t know a lot of things.
The Dangerous Path
Life is so wonderful and hard right now. All at the same time. Like a black and white cookie, there are two totally different ways to look at it for us now.
Losing Your Tail
Some days, don’t you feel like getting rid of something? I sure do.
Where There Is No Smoke, There Is No Fire
Things can always be worse. We just hope that doesn’t happen…
In Awe
I saw his face. Shocked. Eyes wide. In awe.
The Old Lady And Pee On The Shoe
Just watch out for your feet and old ladies today.
And I Say, It’s Alright
The bad news is getting more news than the good news.
What A Pig!
This is Fruitycake. You know, I like talking and speaking my mind. There is no secret about that. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIOwP_CNMas/?igsh=MTU5MGNiMDB5Z2F2ag== But sometimes I have left speechless. And that’s where the wild pigs came in last night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ja7dhIj6pI The persons finally get to pick up their hot water heater today. That’s the first step in them not …
Can You Carry That?
We all get worn down eventually if we don’t get rid of unnecessary things.
The Map
This is Fruitycake. Here in this Italy place, it’s starting to get busier. More alive. https://youtu.be/tydOXk-yx8M?feature=shared And although we had hoped that this meant the rain was over, we hear there is supposed to be another storm on the way this weekend. https://youtu.be/W1hn1pF-ilQ?feature=shared If you enjoyed the blog today, you can contribute any amount here! …
Into The Sea
I almost took me and Girl Person for a ride into the sea.
I Think It Would Be Better If You Didn’t Bring Your Dogs Back
I think it would be better if you didn’t bring your dogs back here.
Afternoons Are Just As Good
This is Fruitycake. You might notice that the blog is late today. And for that, me and Boy Person will take the blame. Because when Girl Person didn’t want to get out of bed this morning, we talked about it. After he made her a cup of cappuccino. https://youtu.be/h73kb_ARpmw?feature=shared We decided that we couldn’t let …
My. Eyes.
Cold Water Doesn’t Get Any Warmer If You Tip Toe.
Survival
You think I’m deep today, huh? I was taught by the master, Brickle. He would love me to call him master!
Dear Diary, Now What?
Last night, the footsteps I heard and the noises I heard were louder than usual.
Pushing Up Daises
Pushing up daisies. I am not afraid of it. And I want you to know that dogs are not afraid of death in the same way you are.
The Falling Rock Mystery
Apparently, this is big fun for them to throw the big rocks at us.
The Retention Pond Curse
Brickle and Digby were some of the hardest dogs to travel with. But we made it work. And as the years went by, I longed for the crazy days again. I long for them now.
The Package Deal
The ones we help are usually the ones that help us. Thank someone who is part of your package deal today.
The Attempted Dognapping
Now, just because you are older in years doesn’t give you permission to do anything you want. Or to be mean. It definitely doesn’t give you permission to take a Fruitycake that isn’t yours.
Stronger Than Monsters
Maybe you have a monster too. That monster has been with you a long time, huh?
The Rescue Rock
Things have been covered in dirt and mud and rocks and bricks for many many years.
Don’t Let The Door Hit You On Your Way Out
There’s never a dull moment around here. Except when our knives get dull from cutting too much pizza. Yes, that’s how you eat it here.
Courage? Ok.
If courage was easy to come by around here, I would open up my own pizzeria. Obviously, a pizzeria, ran by a dog would be a hit!
A Baked Good Love Affair
Now this is embarrassing
Put Down The Saw
A concussion and any type of saw? That does not sound correct.
For What It’s Worth
Just like a butterfly emerges from a cocoon changed, I hope this concussion helps Girl Person to see what she needs to do
Now What, Chicken Butt?
This is Fruitycake. Even though Girl Person is feeling terrible and molto terrible as we say here, I can’t type with these paws until they invent a keyboard for dogs, or a phone for dogs. https://youtu.be/-Nmwbel8IjA?feature=shared That being said, I have told her I don’t have a million words to say today, because she really …
Who Is That?
Mishaps can happen any time. And most often, they are when we least expect them.
The Roar In The Bushes
We ran and yelled and scurried fast! Right past the growl. Right past danger.
The Day The Cane Was Thrown
Digby had a big sense of humor. Not only did he make us laugh many times, but I truly believe he made himself laugh more.
Give Strength
When you need the most strength in your life, look to something for hope. Rely on the power of hope.
Running Or Ruining The Show
You don’t have to stay the same for anyone else’s comfort level.
Enough Is Enough
You have the strength within you to survive and withstand the forces of negativity. Being happy is much more powerful.
I Can And I Can’t
I am simply out of sorts today.
Ciao And I Love You
Love isn’t just something to show for ones that we’ve known a long time. We can show love just with a word or a smile or a ciao, like me.
Smile and Bury It
That’s my thing the last three days. And it’s making my persons smile too.
The Disappearing Rotisserie Chicken
Granny was absolutely horrified.
And Jill Came Tumbling After
I couldn’t make this life up if I tried. Some things are plain hard and at the same time, plain ridiculous around here.
Maybe And No Maybes About It
Maybe, and no maybes about it, you were meant to be where you are.
Making The Bed
I have a secret
It Takes Others
There is no way that any of us can do it all alone. No matter what it is that we are trying to accomplish.
Up, Up, Up
Life is full of ups and downs. Maybe you’re in one of the downs right now. We understand. We do. Maybe you’re in an up. And that’s great! Can you help someone who is down?
The Demure Got Wet
This is Fruitycake. I’m not saying I know how to bark Italian. But I do know how to be a dog. A very naughty one. I had a couple weeks of recovery from the encounter with the wild boar. It was a very boring time. Because I couldn’t do much. So I saved up all …
The Love Of The Chase
Digby was a pro at getting out of any harness. But Brickle? Not many know his love of being chased.
It Is Not Ours
Some may think that if a piece of paper doesn’t show you own something, you don’t have to take care of it.
Stuck In Scared
There is life after bad things that happen to us. There is life after tragedy. There is life after loss.
The Tired Ones
If you’re tired, I know how you feel. I also know that life won’t wait for us to feel perfect.
Stitches Are Just The Start
I want to be fruity. I want you to be fruity too.
Nothing Is As Sweet As Fruit
It may take work, just like me going to the vet person tomorrow. It may be hard for you to do. But nothing is as sweet as fruit. Except you.
Wrapping It Up
Girl Person said she learned when taking care of Brickle that being a caregiver is one of the hardest jobs in the world.
The Cat Ran Away With My Dignity
Did I take the “2 Traveling Dogs” sign off the Jeep? Maybe.
Fruitycupcake
It’s ok not to be strong some days. Because we are all the same inside, no matter our age.
The American Girl With The Little Big Dog
Power in numbers? You bet. For good. Or for bad. It’s true. And I always tell the truth.
Love Is Heavy
This is Fruitycake. Love is a very big force in the world. I think that it’s even heavier than gravity.
The Brave Boy
This is Fruitycake. I wish that I was feeling all the way better. But my leg is really hurting. You would think that the holes in my chest from the wild pig tusks would be the issue. But although that hurts, my leg is driving me crazy. I want to bark at it. But don’t …
This Can’t Happen Again
All we can do is our best and hope to be fortunate enough to learn from mistakes. I was this day. Brickle is proud.
Guided By Brickle and Digby
This is Sunday. Which means it’s time for a Brickle and Digby story. We hope that you enjoy a look back with us every week as we hold our boys close in our hearts.
This Or That. Bats Or Broccoli.
We all go thru hard times, but if we make the bats happy before eating broccoli, things will work out.
His Heart Mattered Too
Thank you for your lesson, little mouse. Rest easy, knowing you were loved. We will do better.
Their House First
This is Fruitycake Rain, rain and more rain. For those wondering, no. We did not know it rained this much here. But next year, we will know. And we will be more prepared. I definitely need more blankets. https://youtu.be/EEJgy4_3ZYA?feature=shared And the persons need less mud on their clothes and some more pizza. Because pizza is …
This May Be Ridiculous
Ridiculous or life? Everything can be ridiculous to someone else. But if it makes us better or happy or fulfilled, be ridiculous. Be you.
Brussel Sprout Friends
We can obsess about our mistakes and the past. But what will be the last chapter for you?
The Dirty
Only let in your head who you want there. And tell the other to make an appointment at our spa.
I See The Flowers, Brickle
You’ll be with me even more today. I still need you.
All I Need Is A Miracle. Or Pants.
He offered to get her some pants. She told him nope. She didn’t want any pants.
Stretching
This is Fruitycake. Stretching. I do a lot of it. When I wake up, I stretch my legs. But I also stretch my mouth. I do. True story. https://youtu.be/CIAod8iAgC0?feature=shared We ask for your support here! Do you think this barking doesn’t take a lot of effort and work? It does. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFqAnJotJMz/?igsh=MWQ5em54d3Q3cHlhNA== Adoptable dog of the …
Shadows Sneaking Around
Mysteries and learning and shadows make life worth living.
Feeling The Waterfall
The world seems to have many huge problems now. But when problems get bigger, it’s time for beauty to get bigger too.
Something Wonderful Will Happen
So I have an assignment for you today. I want you to look for that something wonderful that WILL happen to you or for you today.
Thank You For The Tiger
I did get an unexpected gift a few days ago. It’s been a little while since Brickle passed away from this earth place as we know it.
I Know Him
This is Fruitycake. Do you live somewhere that you know others? Do you have neighbors? Friends? Family? https://youtu.be/lkeWgnl_ApY?feature=shared Do others know you by name? Isn’t that a wonderful thing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB0nC3BkzPk Help this blog here Most of us take knowing others for granted. When you live somewhere for a little while, you get to know others. …
Darn Rice Cake
It’s time to change the rice cakes for popcorn. We all know popcorn and positivity and belief in yourself is louder.
What Came Down That Day
Don’t let a bad day stay on you till tomorrow. Wash it off today.
Don’t Stray
And if you aren’t satisfied with your current you, it’s time to find a way to be the best version of you. I didn’t have to be a stray dog for all my years.
Happy Gotcha Day, Fruitycake From All Of Us!
This is Girl Person. Today is a celebration! It’s Fruitycake’s three year Gotcha Day! So I have given him the day off from the blog! https://www.instagram.com/reel/CeHSpZfjZMe/?igsh=d2ZiMGswYjMyYjdw Many of you know that I personally have been having a difficult time the last year. And I had no idea that a dog would once again save my …
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Where The Daffodils Grow
I bet that you have wondered if you can ever love yourself again after certain things happened to you
Thank You For Waiting
Don’t wait in life for a moment or an event to live. Appreciate the wait now. Before you get to that part.
The Loudness Of Love
This is Fruitycake. I’m a dog that likes the simplest of things. You know. Like pizza margherita. https://youtu.be/xKDnD8sJsuY?si=WDCCXyFi2hOA2fPX Or a good breakfast eggie on a rice cake. But I’m also a very grateful dog. When I go to bed, and a bed is also something to be grateful for, I get to sleep inbetween two …
Pop The Cork Or Don’t
And when it was time to pop the cork that night, she was excited. So was the cork apparently. Because it flew out with a vengeance. At her face.
The Best, No Number
This is Fruitycake. Numbers. Persons love them. They use numbers to call each other. Or to see how much they have or don’t have. They use them to measure all kinds of things. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OejsjVrG94c Even themselves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCTunqv1Xt4 Brickle taught me about numbers too. The question he got asked the most was how old he was. …
Soggy Cake
Look for the piece of cake that is less soggy. And appreciate it.
The Noise Inside
This is Fruitycake. If anyone knows about noise, well, it’s me. I love my noise sometimes. Noise means fun. And barking means I’m being me. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE221JMtRkh/?igsh=MWx4NW04a3J2N2h6ZQ== But all noise is not always good. Sometimes, noise can signal alarm. https://youtu.be/NneH4UX1XMo?si=nefXvsDmY166wP7Z Or noise can mean arguing. Or being unkind. Noise can be unhealthy. Yet persons, when they …
And The Test Results Are…
This is Fruitycake. Well. Let’s get the yuck out of the way. Right away. Girl Person is a bit under the weather with a sore throat and headache. But she’s a trooper. A super trooper! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BshxCIjNEjY And before she gets any worse, she is going to head into town today to get groceries and supplies. …
The Old Man With The Bag Of Oranges
I’m not sure why she saw him that day on a day she needed to see him the most. But she did.
How’s The Weather?
In this Italy place, when you ask someone how they are doing, prepare to really hear the answer. And that’s how it should be.
My First Saturday Blog
When Brickle and Digby started the blog back in 2011, they wrote it every day. And persons thought it was crazy to do that. But they wanted to. And I want to do this now.
The Strong Steps
This is Fruitycake. Steps. We have climbed more steps the last few months than I care to admit. https://youtu.be/d1MTiHLwar8?feature=shared I didn’t get this body by sitting around on my imaginary couch, you know. https://youtu.be/iuXdh_H_FAg?feature=shared But what I’m saying is that we really have stepped it up with climbing. https://youtu.be/LT0vVNFe2_8?feature=shared We climb up our path and …
Chaos At The Crow
This is Fruitycake. But I like veggies. And I like pie too. https://youtu.be/p-tKNBdiRoQ?feature=shared Have you ever tried to get organized? Papers need organizing to throw them out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-8omALRGHU File folders need organized so we can save papers we want to forget. https://youtu.be/Y7guyVIuTY4?feature=shared Closets need organized to see what clothes you don’t like. https://youtu.be/PdZ6q8lrHpo?feature=shared And spices …
Problems On The Prairie
This is Fruitycake. I haven’t used my whole name in awhile. So let me now. This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Just a reminder that I’m not a real raccoon. I just try to eat everything like one. https://youtu.be/rfbb4yRBH64?feature=shared We’ve been laughing a lot the last couple days. Sometimes, our life seems so ridiculous. Yet, if …
Fear Or Faith
This is Fruitycake. I am a dog. But there are a lot of things that I still notice and see. Like how the persons seem to be pretty fearful lately. There are many things to be afraid of in the world right now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcRCjnCTJFw&feature=emb_imp_woyt I can be afraid sometimes too. Like I don’t care for …
It’s My Party And I’ll Bark If I Want To
This is Fruitycake. I’m sorry that the blog is a little bit late today. Girl Person got a bit of a stomach ache last night and then after our walk again. So I had to take care of her before I wrote to you. I appreciated your patience in this matter. Does that sound professional …
A Project By Fruitycake For All Of Us
This is Fruitycake. You may wonder why I am on this blog again today. After all, I have already written one today. If you didn’t read it yet, you should get right on that. I work hard on them. But today, when Girl Person and I were taking a walk in the rain, and trying …
Reaching For The Sun
This is Fruitycake. It’s been a bit challenging up here on the mountain lately. Rain. Cold. More rain. More cold. https://youtu.be/e-q4sCOEWbc?feature=shared Slipping. Sliding. Away. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEhcikEN0JJ/?igsh=bjRrNjk4YXVyZm45 There is no use worrying about tomorrow when you have enough problems each day. Sometimes, that is all you can deal with at one time. https://youtu.be/6PtdpI-D6mM?feature=shared So do you know …
Happy 31
This is Fruitycake. I know that usually this blog is all about the animals. And things we are going thru. Ways we can help. Ways we can all be better. And yes. I’m reminding you of all that today! But I have something else to say too. Happy 31 years wedding anniversary, persons!! 31?! How …
It’s A Slippery Slope
This is Fruitycake. There’s mud in this world. Oh, a lot of mud. https://youtu.be/Z_ivg3_ZsI0?si=-MYUyN5qxVzg9v5y I think all the mud somehow ended up here on the path to our house. For us to slip in. We have been doing a lot of that this week so far. https://youtu.be/-rGDzbV75EI?feature=shared When it rains, it doesn’t always pour. Here, …
Where The Teeth Chatter
This is Fruitycake. Oh, weather in this Italy place. One day it is bright sunshiney and I’m bounding with enthusiasm. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEZh_u_OJog/?igsh=MTUyd2Rsd3pmZGdsNA== Like a fruity fruit. https://youtu.be/0x8dZXncLnk?feature=shared The next day, the fog rolls in. https://youtu.be/ADwgMxfSvPM?si=Cwtl6HS5OjIP2hwt Then wind and rain that makes this fruit soggy. But hey. I’ve learned to go with the flow lately. The persons …
Update From Girl Person In Italy This Week
Today, we woke up and it was pouring rain. Not the kind of rain in Florida where it rains hard and then stops. Nope. It’s the California kind. An all day steady rain that lasts. With mud and more mud left in its way to slip. Obviously, I did. But not Fruitycake. He walked down …
Picking It Up
This is Fruitycake. The simplest things in life are often the most complicated. Isn’t that true? I mean, you look at me. I’m a dog. But I’m much more than that, right? You are a person. But you’re much more than that too. https://youtu.be/awvLgRARzd0?feature=shared We are all living in the same world right now. That …
What’s On The Other Side
This is Fruitycake. If I could save time in a bottle, I would fill that bottle and leave it for a rainy day. That way, when I was missing someone or had to say goodbye to someone, I could use some. If you could save time in a bottle, what would you use it for? …
I Feel The Earth Move Under My Feet
This is Fruitycake. It was a normal night last night, except that it wasn’t. Persons around the world were excited about a new year coming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F_YD37eqec And so, at midnight they set off a loud bunch of fireworks here in this Italy place. It wasn’t like the United States place where they make noise for …
Doing Better. For Me.
This is Fruitycake. Today is the last day of that 2024 year. I can’t say that it was a good year or a bad year or an ok year. Because to me, I am here. And that’s the most important. Not everyone can say that. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DENlel7tZfM/?igsh=YWFwbDkzd2NheDk3 Although a new year isn’t a magic wand that …
Black Eyed Peas?!
This is Fruitycake. I may be the apple of your eye. https://youtu.be/oL4_2kbhMgM?feature=shared After all, fruit is part of my name. https://youtu.be/4ppBCsHhKpI?feature=shared But I would also like to be the black eyed pea of your belly. Yes. I said it. https://youtu.be/w7YHNmsTAH8?feature=shared My diet got changed this weekend. I’ve been so sick. And the persons were told …
Explanations And Realizations
This is Girl Person. I felt the overwhelming feeling that I needed to write this blog today. I feel like not only do we have a lot of new people who follow us on our social media pages and blog, but we also have our longtime 2 Traveling Dogs family. And everyone might need a …
Running On Empty
This is Fruitycake. Sometimes, we all run on empty. It’s the world that we live in. I go with my persons everywhere. And it gets tiring for me! I don’t know how persons do it sometimes. The last few says, I have really been running on empty. I’ve been really sick. I didn’t want to …
A Funny Thing Happens
This is Fruity. What makes you feel like you? What makes you feel like the good times when you were a kid? Being a dog is kind of like being a kid. But we never have to grow up. https://youtu.be/_KjbL0cnQPE?feature=shared No matter how old in years we get. I have a secret. You are still …
The Gift Of A Stick
This is Fruitycake. You know, sticks are my best friends and the source of my best disagreements. Aren’t best friends like that? We can disagree. But it’s all in fun. And we love each other more than anything. Because we can tell each other anything. And move on. https://youtu.be/mMfln91bs50?feature=shared I love sticks. https://youtu.be/dn6zBrvNBA0?feature=shared Especially on …
Changing The Sheets Day
This is Fruitycake. Obviously. It’s my job to write the blog now. And I’ve been doing it solo for a few months now. Although it’s a lot of work, I do it for you. And I enjoy it. It helps me. Today is a day that many try to rush around. They are trying to …
I May Not Be Lassie…
This is Fruitycake. Sometimes, bad things happen to good people. Sometimes, bad things happen to good dogs. Even the goodest dogs like me. Let me explain. Saturday night, I got sick to my tummy. My allergies haven’t been good. I’ve been feeling pretty yuck even with my medicine. So I kept having to go outside …
Spaghetti And Rain
This is Fruitycake. Spaghetti and rain. Something you may not think of going together. But I sure do. Because around here, when it’s raining, the persons seem to eat more. And I picked spaghetti yesterday. Who wouldn’t? https://youtu.be/q-ZtGoXkI58?feature=shared Brickle taught me the appreciation of spaghetti. He sure did. He may have had the full name …
Slipping And Sliding
This is Fruitycake. It’s a lot every day to be positive, isn’t it? https://youtu.be/7juelCXC1-k?feature=shared I think it’s one of the most important things we can do and that we can be. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDsCSibNQ9q/?igsh=MWhuNmJ2YTdqbTR2bg== But some days, it doesn’t come naturally. Some days you have to work at it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUODdPpnxcA It rained last night and this morning …
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Fabio
This is Fruitycake. Persons talk about pop culture. The only culture I know is that of barking at sticks. It’s currently a bark culture phenomenon in the works. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDkOPAspVIv/?igsh=NmM5a2EycTZuN2cx But this morning on my daily hike with Girl Person, I learned that a good looking man with long hair on the trail can stop anyone …
What The Moon Said That Night
This is Fruitycake. There are many things that talk in this world. Persons may not always hear them. But that doesn’t mean they are silent. https://youtu.be/IpySAfoNQ2k?feature=shared The birds chirp all around them every day. They can be really loud and really harmonious. But persons may not hear them because they are so busy. https://youtu.be/1j3Kzhyx_Bc?feature=shared Your …
The Secret Of Stick Island
This is Fruitycake. Secrets. We all have them. Some are good secrets. Like Girl Person’s secret recipe for hot chocolate. https://youtu.be/TtJpC-VhkQk?feature=shared I know dogs can’t have chocolate. Don’t worry! https://youtu.be/-YNrDbyTvsU?feature=shared But I also know that she makes it every year around this time. And well, she’s never told anyone her recipe. https://youtu.be/8CB-DGp0w0Y?feature=shared It’s. That. Good. …
Why We Haven’t Adopted Another Dog Since Brickle Passed Away
I know it’s the elephant in the room. Or dog, maybe I should say. At the end of this month, it will have been five months since Brickle died. And I just can’t believe it. It still seems like yesterday that he was here with us at his little house in Italy. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9CpsklO1gW/?igsh=ZnN3dGd4bG81YWdy Many people …
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Choices And Decisions
This is Fruitycake. We all have choices every day. https://youtu.be/QTj7CKi5leE?feature=shared But some choices are not choices to me. They are decisions by my heart before they ever get to my head. Do you have choices like that? https://youtu.be/STPJVf6wqCk?si=iE66FzCKgUP-8Hj3 Those choices are so easy to make. Like whether to like pizza or not. Seriously. Who doesn’t …
I’ve Got A Crush On You
This is Fruitycake. When I was alone as a stray dog in a big city, and then later at a shelter with many dogs, I had only heard about something called love. https://youtu.be/B0Y-GU3JqiQ?feature=shared I knew when persons didn’t chase you or try to harm you that i appreciated it. I knew when persons gave me …
A Permanent Home?
This is Fruitycake. Have you ever wanted to do something that was so the best for you? Or not even close to the best? https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDPXMVQNYNL/?igsh=MWgwZXU1YTR6c2VlbA== Well. I seemed to have found my naughty side lately. The more comfortable I get in this Italy place, the more I feel like myself. https://youtu.be/Y3ywicffOj4?feature=shared I’ve never known a …
I’ll Huff And I’ll Puff…
This is Fruitycake. You know what? I’m full of surprises. I’m full of naughty. This weekend started off pretty slow. Pretty yuck. My stomach was full of sick. Full of not nice feelings. Not butterflies, but wasps. Stinging wasps. Just kidding. I’m being over dramatic because I’m naughty. https://youtu.be/Hg50ovWFyyw?feature=shared I actually was sick. I didn’t …
Born To Be Wild
This is Fruitycake. Some persons were born to be wild. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93fAJe8WVjA Unpredictable. Free. Wild. I don’t think I could be described like that so much. I tend to be a bit reserved. Unless there is a someone on my path. At night. And I feel like chasing them. I am not sure what makes me …
Is That The Same Picture?
This is Fruitycake. Persons like to to look at art. This, I know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6ty-uCW8Sk They like to go to those museum places and look at pictures too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ecl2MOwlsA I can understand that. Us dogs like museums. Our museums are smelling places. Which is why we go so slow on walks. When you try to hurry …
The Box
This is Fruitycake. Living in this Italy place is difficult for the persons. Although they are trying to learn the language, they might as well be living on another planet somewhere. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAAo4yzTNlc Because the ones on that planet wouldn’t understand them either and the persons wouldn’t understand them. It would be just like now. Except …
The Deserted Island
This is Fruitycake. Well. I hear something in the distance. I hear singing. No. Wait. I hear yodeling. That’s right. Our 2TD family from that Switzerland place came back for a visit. https://youtu.be/z2e7eR5YBb0?feature=shared And they get here this morning! https://youtu.be/dRID0fo-2FQ?feature=shared Sometimes it feels like we are on a deserted island. https://youtu.be/cfR7qxtgCgY?si=fHVVl1KZFGwV9UeB Like we are the …
Like Broccoli Casserole
This is Fruitycake. Have you ever been real tired? So tired that even yawning is tiring? That’s me today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=074DjiB74hc I’ve been having so much fun lately. And really? I’m just starting to get to know myself better and my persons too. I’m not sure if the hiking that I make Girl Person do is …
That’s A Very Bad Idea
This is Fruitycake. When you are sound asleep, you don’t expect to startled awake. You don’t expect to hear someone walking around when both of your persons are in the same bed. We only have one bed. So I’m able to keep track of them pretty good. They also couldn’t hide with their snoring. Especially …
A Plate
This is Fruitycake. You know what? We all serve up something to the world every single day. https://youtu.be/Wk4sExD4DZU?feature=shared The sticks around here and everywhere serve me up trouble. And I aim to give them a plate of barking. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DC6ivmSJtIB/?igsh=NHFqNWpibTRndnQz But we all have something to offer the world every day. We can be kind or …
Your Jam Or Mashed Potatoes
This is Fruitycake. Mashed potatoes. Oh. I love mashed potatoes. I’ve never met a potato I didn’t like. But mashed is my jam. Or gravy. https://youtu.be/s8Rx3gYRltU?feature=shared What is your jam? https://youtu.be/BT42s-VLqWE?feature=shared Do you like pizza and focaccia like me? https://youtu.be/zj3Y8Ws6BWc?feature=shared Or spaghetti like Brickle? Or maybe tomato sandwiches like Girl Person? Maybe you like tacos …
It’s Turned Into That
This is Fruitycake. There is one, very important thing that I have learned so far in my life. That if you try to help others, and try to help others from a place that comes out of love, and nothing else, you are rare. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WXpqqyQVSQ And if you are rare, it’s even more important that …
Pick Your Lemons
This is Fruitycake. When life hands you lemons, maybe you make lemonade. https://youtu.be/Aph7D1pwaKw?feature=shared Maybe you make limoncello. https://youtu.be/KSR00wVwvIM?feature=shared Maybe you make lemon cake. https://youtu.be/VVXTPwqMrks?feature=shared But what if life doesn’t hand you lemons? What if you have to get the lemons yourself? What if you work as hard as you can, and still, those lemons seem …
Don’t You…Forget About Me
This is Fruitycake. I’ve been up all night. Well. Girl Person has. And when she is up, I am up. And I got a tummy ache. But not because of something I ate. It is because I don’t like when she is sad. I want to fix the world’s problems. After all, I am a …
You Are The Sun. You Are The Rain.
This is Fruitycake. No one is one thing. Even though the word one is in there. Yes. I know. I’m a very deep thinker. https://youtu.be/YLIGUMNrNYU?feature=shared When you love someone…truly love someone…they are more than one thing. They are joy. They are fun. Then they may be gone. They are sadness. They are grief. They are …
The Rug
This is Fruitycake. I am not what you may call a “shop till you drop” kinda fellow. Oh, but Brickle was. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmcCEFAKk9A/?igsh=d2J3dDJ2cDdxOTNz He loved shopping so much. And he loved stores. He loved going anywhere that persons could. Because he believed he was just as important as a person. And well. He was right. https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChiNHIhDz4Q/?igsh=MXNwYjY4M3hjN3hoaw== …
She Left The Suds In The Bucket
This is Fruitycake. You may wonder why I’m doing a blog on a Saturday. Well. I call the shots now around here. And yesterday was not a good time for Girl Person. All of the monsters had come out. The Depression Monster. The Anxiety Monster. The Regret Monster. And the Mean Monster. They made her …
Where There Is Smoke And Sticks
This is Fruitycake. You may have noticed that I have been pretty happy and fruity lately. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gAW6_Axsc4 You would be correct. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCTwmeFttLJ/?igsh=eXVsN2tsbWtmbnI5 I can’t seem to get up early enough to start the day. Because I’m so, so happy to have every day here. And I want the persons to get up as early as …
Hot, Hot, Piping Hot
Hot, Hot, Hot!
Purpose
This is Fruitycake. Lately, I’ve been feeling more of myself than I ever had. I don’t think that I fully understood what it meant to be fulfilled. Until now. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCPWPl0Pq79/?igsh=eTZpdDM0MHd6eWxj I like being filled. Filled with focaccia and pizza. I like being filled with hotdogs on focaccia. I’m not kidding. I had that this weekend. …
Listen To Scared Feelings
This is Fruitycake. No matter how you say my name and where ever you say it, people laugh or smile. Or at least stop and wonder why. In the world we live in now, I think that pondering something other than negativity and hate is an excellent idea. Even learning is an excellent idea. We do …
Joy
This is Fruitycake. Fruit Loop. Torta di Frutta. Fruity. Fruity Booty. Loop Loop. Loopy. Take your pick. https://youtu.be/VNKuARjkWEg?feature=shared As long as you say my name with joy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fHSDC4l5Yw Joy. It’s hard to come by in this world, isn’t it? You would think that it would easy. After all, there is definitely more good things than …
When It Falls Down
This is Fruitycake. I’m not really feeling like myself today. I’m feeling like myself on fruit. Which means extra good. Because I have to be. Especially for the persons today. I don’t always feel like being happy. But I try to be happy. Because sometimes, persons expect too much out of themselves. And I have …
The Swing Of Things
This is Fruitycake. The swing of things. I don’t know if that is what we are getting in to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rha-6qG4OQ But I do know that as hard as it is some days here, we can say that we do love it. Love it. That’s a big thing. https://youtu.be/JnWZ4FJ260w?feature=shared I can’t imagine that Brickle would have …
What Goes Up Doesn’t Always Come Down
This is Fruitycake. Yesterday was a great day. Unless you were a ladder. https://youtu.be/kJdAKlPsJh4?feature=shared That’s right. We had a few jobs yesterday. The first job was to teach an English class. The second job was to get foccocia. And the most important job we had? To get on a few buses and trains and walk …
Checking Out
This is Fruitycake. I had a very hard job this weekend. Boy Person had a very hard job too. Because Girl Person was missing Brickle so bad that she couldn’t breathe. That’s what she said. https://youtu.be/4Lb5L-VEm34?feature=shared I think sometimes that persons hold in their emotions. And when they finally come out, whether they want them …
The Builder
This is Fruitycake. I don’t know what takes more energy. Trying to chase away negativity. Or building up the positivity. I say both. I have many jobs to do. And sometimes, I get real tired. But I’m not the only one that works hard around here. Boy Person definitely does too. And not many see …
We All Fall Down
This blog, videos, content, rescue work and project is only made possible with support from our readers. Get a collectible postcard here with any amount this week only This is Fruitycake. Some days, you stand up straight. You stand up tall. You stand up for what you believe in and who you are. If you …
Seasoning
This blog, videos, content, rescue work and project is only made possible with support from our readers. Get a collectible postcard here with any amount this week only This is Fruitycake the Raccoon. Just a reminder that I’m not a real raccoon. I just like to act like one. https://youtu.be/KYk5FnFZ5ik?feature=shared Today, I woke up kind …
All Ears
This blog, videos, content, rescue work and project is only made possible with support from our readers. Get a collectible postcard here with any amount this week only This is Fruitycake. Or Professore Frutta. I had my first side job yesterday of teaching. And I think I liked it. Ok. I know I liked it. …
Fruity Falls
This blog, videos, content, rescue work and project is only made possible with support from our readers. Get a collectible postcard here with any amount this week only This is Fruitycake. Falling. We do a lot of that around here. Well, at least Girl Person does. She’s been getting better at going up and down …
Opening That Vault
This blog, videos, content, rescue work and project is only made possible with support from our readers. Get a collectible postcard here with any amount this week only This is Fruitycake. Yesterday was a pretty good day. I do have to say. Girl Person and I got to go hiking. We had good food. She …
Only Barking Today, Please.
This blog, videos, content, rescue work and project is only made possible with support from our readers. Get a collectible postcard here with any amount this week only This is Fruitycake. I know what needs are. They add things you can’t or shouldn’t live without. Like pizza. Me. You get the drift. https://youtu.be/7EMn7BAMTm4?feature=shared But Girl …
Into Town
This blog, videos, content, rescue work and project is only made possible with support from our readers. Get a collectible postcard here with any amount this week only is Fruitycake. Today, we have to go into town. Town is a place that’s not very simple to get to. And it’s not very simple to get …
Perspectives
This blog, videos, content, rescue work and project is only made possible with support from our readers. Get a collectible postcard here with any amount this week only This is Fruitycake. I know that it may be tiresome to hear from me every day. But I have a lot to say. And I have a …
I’ll Take The Eggies With A Side Of Smile
This blog can only continue with support from our readers. Any amount tipped receives a card this week here! This is Fruitycake. To say we had an exciting day yesterday is putting it mildly. It was too exciting for my taste. My taste usually includes pizza and focaccia. Not a turbulent waterfall behind your house …
Complaining
This blog can only continue with support from our readers. Any amount tipped receives a card this week here! This is Fruitycake. Some days are meant for complaining. Just kidding! No day is meant for complaining. But we can surely find a reason to. https://youtu.be/adKdbSbMfeQ?feature=shared Yesterday, we were very well rested after a night in …
Snakes On Your Head And A Bed
This blog can only continue with support from our readers. Any amount tipped receives a card this week here! This is Fruitycake. I’m just thrilled over here. Over the moon. Up on a mountain. That’s me. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBJYDtrtZPt/?igsh=MW44cHZkMGEwZXdyMw== Last night, we got pur first nights sleep in a real bed. A real bed. Not a bed …
Time?
This blog can only continue with support from our readers. Any amount tipped receives a card this week here! This is Fruitycake. We’ve been real busy. But everyone is busy, I’m learning. You can fill your time with many things. And what fills your time, will fill your heart. Whether that is good things or …
Love All Around
This is Fruitycake the Raccoon. Just another reminder that I’m not a real raccoon. I just smell like one. And I’m cute like one. The last few days we have been working very, very hard behind the scenes. Very hard. But when you work with love, and powered by love, things aren’t as heavy. Even …
The Yodelers
That is why, when Girl Person told me that some kind persons were driving all the way from Switzerland to deliver us some beds and other stuff, I was surprised.
A Day
This is Fruitycake. The blog will return tomorrow. Girl Person has been worried sick about her family in the hurricane and we’ve had days of storms we are trying to clean up from. We will return tomorrow.
The Worry Monster
This is Fruitycake. Worry is definitely a monster, isn’t it? I know this for sure. It’s been a really hard month. For many. Storms and more storms. Here in this Italy place, it’s been raining nonstop for days. The earth is making everyone worry like crazy. Or maybe it’s what persons have done to the …
A Blog Is Just Words
This is Fruitycake. And today, I don’t have many words to write. But I want to let you know that we are ok up here on top of the mountain. Girl Person though has made herself sick with worry. You see, our family is in that Florida place. And everyone is trying to get out …
There’s Not Much I Can Do…Except Everything
This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Just a reminder, in case you forgot, I’m not a real raccoon. I just am cute like one. It’s been very rainy in this Italy place the last few days. The path is very slippery. And yes, the persons have fallen a few times. It’s kind of like life lately. …
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Reframe
This is Fruitycake. You did so good this week. I keep saying this over and over to my persons. Because even though they were very sick, cold, and still not feeling good, they did the best they could do. When you look back at this week, a hard week for so many, you may have …
Necessities
This is Fruitycake. Ok. Or as the Italians say…ooookkkkaaaaayyy. I get it. The seasons are changing. It’s not summer anymore. Not even close. Yesterday, the wind blew in fast. And strong. The persons have not been feeling good. At all. In fact, Girl Person is the sickest she has been in a very long time. …
Enough Is Enough.
This is Fruitycake. Sometimes, enough is enough. Like when you need a bath. Once is enough in my opinion. Or never. But also, when you’re in a different country, and have no idea what’s being said most of the time, the little things are hard to do. https://youtu.be/5g-pYSv3z1Y?si=ZGx9XowtRlwf5xc_ And when you ask for a little …
Where We Belong
This is Fruitycake. When my persons, both of my persons, get sick at the same time, you can imagine that it’s overtime work for me. Punching that time clock means a long day. And night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjyj8qnqkYI I guess my persons did too much the last few weeks. Walking at least 8 to 10 miles a …
But First…Spaghetti
This is Fruitycake. I am definitely on my own today with the blog. Even I can tell when Girl Person can’t do anymore. She reached her limit, and her foot did too, a few days ago. Walking at least 8-10 miles a day is rough. But carrying the weight of the world up the path …
Bad Vibes? You. Are. Arrested.
This is Fruitycake. Have you ever been so tired that you think you are too tired to even make it to bed? Yeah. That’s how tired we are. The last two days we have walked almost 20 miles. But we are thankful. So thankful. Because many kind people, including you, have helped us get to …
You. Are. Arrested.
This is Fruitycake. Things have been a bit crazy around this place. Crazier than Italy traffic at a roundabout. We worked so hard…Brickle worked so hard…to get to this Italy place. And to even leave for a few weeks because of paperwork is not what we want to do. We thought we had exhausted every …
What You Can Do. What You Want To Do.
This is Fruitycake. I’m learning so much lately. Brickle taught me more than anyone ever has. But he also told me that I would have to learn things on my own. He said experience was always the best teacher. I still think he was, though. And wow. We we thru a lot together. We are …
Somewhere Out There
This is Fruitycake. Persons think that dogs can’t tell time. But we can. We know time more than you do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSk3hyhdAh0 And unfortunately, the time has come that we have to take a trip away from our little house in this Italy place. The persons were hoping that this time wouldn’t come and that we …
The Speech
This is Fruitycake. I’ve learned with Girl Person that when memories come up in her mind about Brickle and Digby, usually, it starts with funny or happy things she mentions. But then, the memories make her miss them even more. And she gets sad again. Boy Person tries to be stronger. He knows he has …
Roadblocks and Surprises
This is Fruitycake. Just when you think you are making progress, sometimes life has a way of blocking that progress. Or surprising you. Or both. Yesterday, the persons had their test for Italian. And they were so stressed. And yet, when it was done, they felt relieved. Until they found out they had to come …
Zoom To The Moon
This is Fruitycake. Today is a huge day for the persons. They have been studying so much. Walking miles back and forth to school for months. They’ve been taking classes online with our teacher for two years. And today, it all comes down to a test. https://youtu.be/_Zs9-VgIgAk?si=HUdlNZ8I_ib71l0G You would think I would be stressed for …
You Can Not Rest When There’s A Test
This is Fruitycake. You know, I find it a bit overwhelming that the blog is all mine. Seems to me I may need to think about getting some help here pretty soon. What do you think? Tomorrow is a big day for my persons. For months, they have been studying Italian with a very nice …
Yes and No
When you say yes to something or someone in your life, you’re saying no to something or someone else. And when you say no, you’re saying yes too.
The Gate
But right now, we can’t be welcoming to everyone here at our little house in this Italy place.
Emergency Peanut Butter
This is Fruitycake. Desperate times call for desperate measures. That Depression Monster had been taking a vacation. Because the Grief Monster was filling in for him. But unfortunately, he’s back. And he’s working really hard to get my Girl Person. She feels the weight…not of pizza. But of discouragement. And doubt. And worthlessness. Even here. …
A Box Of Fruit
This is Fruitycake. I’ve been having lots of new experiences lately. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_sNHYhOeQT/?igsh=MTJzYWJ4bTN1eGs3Nw== Some I love. Like new pizza places and focaccia every day. Some experiences I’m not so sure of. https://youtu.be/-jChRcSY5uI?si=wFf9yh1P1RaJlvUo Like when we went shopping for groceries yesterday in a store that usually, I’ve seen only people allowed in. https://youtu.be/qzCVuQgNz4s?si=xs6RcZMCiuiOanOz But Girl Person said …
Fluffy Butt
This is Fruitycake. When your name is Fruitycake, I don’t really see a need to elaborate. Or change it. But persons want to put a spin on everything, don’t they? https://youtu.be/ON30oiLBKXw?si=2mz_5g9PmW-6XAGh Here in this Italy place, they also call me Torta di Frutta. And when people ask me my name, and the persons tell them, …
Fruity Wuz Here
This is Fruitycake. I’m still learning how to do this dog blog. I don’t have 15 years of practice like Brickle did. I have no idea how he and Digby wrote to you every weekday for that long! But I am determined to not break this tradition. And I won’t let you down. Because if …
Rinse Cycle
This is Fruitycake. I don’t like water. I really don’t like water. But most of all, I cannot stand puddles and rain. I don’t like them. At all. https://youtu.be/nYiFZtj3gtc?si=Eb6i0S8gdIKA0SnW So when we got caught in a rainstorm this morning on a path, and there was no shelter and nowhere else to go, well, we had …
The Storm Outside
If I can overcome my fear in that way, I know you can overcome your fear in your way too.
Figuring It Out
This is Fruitycake. Girl Person had fruitcake for breakfast. But it wasn’t me. Thank goodness. There’s not enough of me to go around. Or is there? My personality seems to grow by leaps and more leaps and then bounds, every day. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_am2J6JnEy/?igsh=aWZva3QxMDhoazh5 We had more lost hikers show up at our house this morning already …
It’s Not About Ignoring Your Feelings
It’s not ignoring your feelings. But it’s putting those feelings to good use.
The Fallen Apple Tree
Hurt doesn’t have to limit our capacity to love again unless we let it. But time may be what is needed.
Going To School
This is Fruitycake. I learn more about this Italy place everyday. Learning is good. It may be hard for me sometimes to get up early for school. But I do it because it’s important that me and my persons learn Italian. To be honest, and I’m always honest like Brickle taught me, I like going …
My Boy
This is Fruitycake. We woke up to messages about an earthquake in this Italy place. We are ok. Don’t worry. But as the persons were drinking their espresso juice this morning, that’s what I call it, because it gives them energy, Girl Person said that she needed to take a hike on our path. https://youtu.be/7vCiVfW4A5s?si=YrLhgA4dmIZ1IGRI …
Water Magic. Magic Water.
This is Fruitycake. Girl Person told me that when she was younger, she used to watch a lot of shows on that tv thing persons like. We don’t have one now. Ok. Maybe we do. There are a couple in the trash piles here at our house in Italy from long ago. https://youtu.be/hLMVBX1MpsE?si=3Uy9j4CeyDPf9fG3 But she …
Drive
This is Fruitycake. The persons have been working hard in this Italy place to learn the Italian language. They have been going to school three times a week on top of trying to fix Brickle’s house, take care of me, and try not to let their sadness overtake them everyday. It’s been a lot. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-74BEjJ7Ei/?igsh=eWdqMHM0bGQyMGVh …
Stand Up
This is Fruitycake. Did you ever have to stand up for yourself? You know, speak your mind? I do. And I’m not ashamed of it. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-wzUnLO379/?igsh=MXZhOTBiYXlseHI5Zw== Brickle said that just one of his many jobs in his career as the most interesting dog in the world was a Sheriff. He arrested many for minor and …
Doubts
This is Fruitycake. It occurred to me this morning that you may be tired of hearing from just me. A channel with Fruitycake 24 hours a day. Fruitycake all the time. Fruitycake overload. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-wzUnLO379/?igsh=MXZhOTBiYXlseHI5Zw== No one can just eat cake and be their best. Sure. A cake can just eat cake and be her best. …
Update On Brickle’s House
Personally, the last month has been one of the absolute hardest times of my life. But in this time, there have also been many blessings. It’s a difficult thought process each day for me. I remember that Brickle made it here to his little house in Italy. And then I remember that he is physically …
Fruity Festival
This is Fruitycake. We had our first day of rain at our little house in Italy. Sure. We have been in rain many times. But this was a first here. Aren’t firsts wonderful things? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4WNGRUlHSmE My first home with the persons may have came later than other dogs. But it made it even more special …
Does Mess With The Fruit Loop
This is Fruitycake. Also known as Fruity. Or Fruit. Or Frutta. Or Torta Di Frutta here in this Italy place. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2NrQMPFevqM Girl Person also calls me a hungry cinghiale. Like the wild boars here in this Italy place. https://youtu.be/af5UXqxl92M?si=UKgKY2BrBKyThYuC She jokes with me and calls me all kinds of things all day long. But when …
Something and Someone
This is Fruitycake. Many of us are always looking for something. Something more. Something to make us feel better. Or something to make us look better. Something to make us feel like we used to. Something to make us confident for the future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvsgGtivCgs There is always something to say we are missing. But what …
Assignments
This is Fruitycake. Everyone needs to take a day off. Even me. You may wonder what a dog has to take a day off from. But our jobs never end. Especially when you’re an only child like me right now. It’s a lot of pressure. I’ve heard that when you’re an only child, you get …
Limitations
This is Fruitycake. Wow. When there is a heat wave in this Italy place, it means business. Not business for the afternoon. Because everything is closed then. But business you know what I mean. https://youtu.be/CiGvbAHPGTI?si=kaFwQKBtMSFVYNnT We all have to know our limitations. Yes. This heat is hard for the persons especially because they have to …
Big Paws
This is Fruitycake. Someone once told me that I’m the amazing man. Yes. I am that. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-aR9EypbKI/?igsh=NGRkYzF6d3BxcTY1 Someone also once told me that I’m a gremlin. I love to talk like one. https://youtu.be/WeNVftiefOE?si=G6Ljg4VMja1ddem1 Someone also once told me that I had a lot to learn. But that I would be the one to carry on …
Pavements
This is Fruitycake. It’s a little hard for me to write the blog today. I guess I’m going to have those days. Yes. Most of the time I am determined to carry on this blog tradition. But then I have doubts. I wonder if I can do it. I wonder if others want me to …
The Brickle Bushes
This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Just a reminder again. I’m not a real raccoon. I’m just a dog that really likes to go thru trash. And I kind of look like a raccoon too. I wanted to start off the blog by bringing you a sense of normalcy. But the truth is, things are anything …
Peanut Butter Brickle. 2009-2024
Thank you for loving Brickle. He loved you very much. Peanut Butter Brickle. 2009-2024 An old soul from the moment he was born. He knew all. He was the strongest dog in spirit, mind and body. He saved our lives. He saved animals lives by being the example of what a rescue dog can be …
Project Management
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. Persons call some things projects. Like redoing a house, for example. Like restoring an abandoned house that no one has lived in for decades. Maybe that’s a sort of a project. https://youtu.be/uUPxb7JaQI0?si=tTBwWpF1s9tK-3sB I look at this house and I think…wow. From a persons’ point of view it sure is going …
Black Eyed Pea
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. Another day is another gift. It’s a dirty gift around here at my house. But a gift nonetheless. Another gift showed up for me a couple mornings ago. But Fruitycake tried to return that gift. The gift was a black eyed pea. https://youtu.be/APei8imJ6bo?si=heIkWyrL6M4OAZ3U No. Not the kind that goes with …
The Opportunity
This is Brickle. I’m taking every opportunity I have right now to write the blog. Yesterday, I wasn’t able to. And Girl Person wasn’t able to either. We’ve had a few of those days over the years. I think it’s ok. I know it’s ok to not be ok. We’ve only been at our house …
Camping. We’ve Done That.
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. It’s a good thing that Girl Person types this blog for me. https://youtu.be/vNUEUth7qjc?si=mR1YyL6j8URkOzWF Because I don’t have a lot of energy today. I’ve been having a very rough couple days. And I’m not feeling good. I want to feel good. But my body is tired. My body is weak. I …
Quality
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. Here in this Italy place, they have some wonderful food. Pretty vegetables. Bright fruits. My favorite lately…prosciutto. https://youtu.be/oe-DkzsPA4w?si=32POIQr07OxqbW88 But as much as I love prosciutto, some days lately, I don’t even want that to eat. I want to want it. But then maybe I want dog food. It’s not that …
Thru Trials And Many Errors
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. Some days, I think of how strong I am. How many miles I’ve traveled. How many lessons I’ve learned. Some days I think of such good memories. And I feel stronger for them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTS9BGjdit0 But some days, the weak parts of me try to overcome the strong parts. They don’t …
On The Move
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. I let Fruitycake take the blog yesterday because I was a bit tired. There has been a lot of sunshiney in this Italy place. And a lot of resting under the shade. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9cK2CzOSDA/?igsh=ZHVpanIzd2xta3Bs Boy Person worked on the path up to our house all day yesterday and even into the …
Where Do I Put That?
This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Once again, just a reminder that I am not a real raccoon. And here, in this Italy place, you can call me Torta Di Frutta. https://youtu.be/Fdf-KJ9mFGs?si=FovmTaGlD90CRARc This weekend, we all worked hard on our little house in that Italy place. Brickle even picked out his own spot. https://youtu.be/zYv6qG01Luw?feature=shared And when …
Alive
This is Girl Person. Don’t worry, I won’t take over the blog on a regular basis. But since it’s the weekend, I hope you’ll allow me some words today. Yesterday was a physically hard day. Here in the Portofino area, it’s summertime. And that means a lot of extra tourists, traffic and chaos. I think …
Clearing Out
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. I’m finding it a bit hard to concentrate lately. Have you ever had that problem? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UTrvN5k2ws I wake up every day in this Italy place. And I am so thankful that we made it here. But I am also thankful for all of the other places I have been in …
Priorities Everywhere
This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Just a reminder that I’m not a real raccoon. But I’m smart like one. https://youtu.be/yEzd81QidBc?si=FoukNCPbv2RH19rw This weekend didn’t go as planned. But, no matter where you travel to, problems may follow you. And that’s just part of life. So are priorities. As much as we love our little house here …
Cutting Thru The Thorns
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. Sometimes, a dream in life feels like, well, just a dream. Life has a way of occupying us with the things we need to do to just make it thru each day. And sometimes, that’s all we can do. Sometimes, that’s ok. But sometimes, we also have to look past …
The Long Drive To Home
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. I know that I’ve been writing all or the blogs the week. But Fruitycake has been busy being my service dog. After all of these years of travel, today, I get to go to the last stretch. Where my house lives. Where my house is waiting for me. And I’m …
Under The Stars, Wherever We Are
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. And this is my first blog ever from that Italy place. Even a senior dog like me can have firsts in life. We all can. We may not be to our little house in Italy yet. But we are almost there. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qDrdty5YHYI And sometimes, almost there is pretty exciting too. …
Sometimes, You Have To Crawl
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. I’ve been moving very carefully lately. When your body is as experienced as mine is, you learn how it starts and how to get it restarted when it stalls. And right now, I feel like our whole family is not only going slow. But we are going so under the …
Slowly But Surely
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. We are in that France place today. We drove a long way yesterday from Calais, France to a village near Dijon, France. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C81v6Upui-2/?igsh=amF2aHk1c3VlMDU5 We made a few stops along the way. And it was just like the old days in the Big Blue Treat Wagon. Expect that we didn’t break …
This Senior Dog Is Going To France
If a senior dog can go to France today, you can do anything today too.
Seeing Home In The Distance
A goal, no matter how big, should never block your view from the blessings in front of you.
Painful
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. Usually, the persons are writing about my health. If I’m feeling good, or I’m feeling bad. If I’ve walked many miles. Or rested all day while they fed me croissants. But this time it’s about pain. Yes. It’s painful for us to leave this magical, beautiful and wonderful place today. …
Goodbye Is A Necessary Part Of Any Journey
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. I don’t ever like saying goodbye. But sometimes you have to. Persons always think of goodbyes as a bad thing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It doesn’t at all. We start packing up today. To say we have enjoyed our time in the Cotswolds place of England …
Bean Dip? Who?
This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Just another reminder that I’m not a real raccoon. But in this England place, they think I am. And I go with it. I guess they don’t have many raccoons here. https://youtu.be/Zrm-cYMfbMk?si=zTKadjnJ3Apybsg- They also think in this England place that I’m full of beans. https://youtu.be/4YFLUTxrg8w?si=AzTxxrZhoPeQUBZG You know…happy. Full of life. …
Wanderbread
This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Just a reminder that I’m not a real raccoon. I just like to eat like one. https://youtu.be/hDaYw6s3EGU?si=Qs50mWY21acHf5zY Usually, Brickle is in charge of telling you all of our travel plans and goings on. You know. He is the official messenger of the news. But since we walked over five miles …
My Strength
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. Some persons may look at me and just see what’s wrong. I know that. I don’t get mad about it. Because we all do that. I’m not sure why, but when we see someone else, what is wrong is most often what we see first. I have been having the …
Full Of Beans
This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Once again, I’m not a real raccoon. I’m a dog that just has attitude like a raccoon. https://youtu.be/OuLcHkfI3FQ?si=-j5AMAMOLPtHim1q Some days, well, I feel really good. And when any of us feel good, our personalities shine brighter. Truer. And I’ve been feeling good in this England place. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8XwRultnJA/?igsh=MW5yaHN3bzUyMzZnYQ== When I personally …
The Special Is Special To Me
It may not be on someone else’s menu. But the senior dog menu is flexible. Important. And as special as me.
I’ll Trade With You
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. Have you ever wanted something that someone else had? I’ve heard Girl Person tell this crazy story about when she was little so many times. She had a frog. A frog that was a stuffed animal. And the frog was a puppet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fjmn2Cmv0Y She didn’t much care about this frog. …
What Happens Now?
What happens when you realize that you need the basics in life? But that the basics in life are some of the hardest things to get?
This Is My Day…Every Day
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. Today is a new day. You’ve never lived this day. I have never lived this day. And yet, we are here together. I may be in that England place. Maybe you’re somewhere else. Maybe my day is starting earlier than yours. Or later. But it’s a day. It’s our day. …
The Way I See It
This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Just a reminder that I’m not a real raccoon. I don’t think they would have allowed one on the airplane. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8AlQXNtpfB/?igsh=MWIyMnByZXRjaDFtOA== But I am a real dog. A real individual. Brickle has told me that I shouldn’t be caught up in labels. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8C1oXGPcGW/?igsh=MWp3d2toYjlmd25yeg== Labels that tell me I’m less. Labels …
The Same But Different
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. I think that I’m growing as a person the last week and a half. And it took flying to a different country for that to happen. https://youtu.be/Y41_PhvBMKE?feature=shared I was caught up in thinking I had seen it all. I mean, I did travel around the states numerous times. I liked …
It’s All Uphill
There will always be someone there to tell us not to try. And that someone may be ourselves.
In The Blink Of An Eye
Even if this is all I will see, it has changed my life. And I hope I’ve changed your view a little too.
A Delicate Flower
This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Just a reminder that I’m not a real raccoon. Not even in this England place. https://youtu.be/ffV5CCvUcZg?feature=shared The last week has been exciting. And fun. And well, exhausting. I can’t believe that we have been here a week. But time flies by…doesn’t it? https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7m4hpBhsNO/?igsh=d3hrMHA1d3U4MDFy We have been confused some days. https://youtu.be/RSXbtQMxEF0?feature=shared …
I Admit That
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. There aren’t many things that I need to admit. Mostly because I always tell the truth. Remember. Dogs don’t know how to lie. We don’t need to. We always take the high road. But persons? They have to admit things sometimes because they don’t want to acknowledge the truth. They …
The Magical Place
A dream may seem to hard to attain. But the biggest battle is in your own mind.
What’s My Name Again?
This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Once again, just a reminder that I’m not a real raccoon. A raccoon wouldn’t have been able to take a fly with Bark Air on Thursday. Because. Well. Raccoons can’t bark. Or can they? https://youtu.be/-abx-bsvLsE?feature=shared English 2 Traveling Dogs Socks!! Order Here I really don’t think anyone could know how …
The English Collection
It’s true. We made it!! We have arrived in England! We will be here for one month. And we want to celebrate with some limited edition goodies! Free shipping to the USA on all orders. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery. England Keychain! Purchase here! $10 England Socks! Purchase here! English Pint Glass! Purchase here! …
Sir Peanut Butter Brickle
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. You can now call me Sir Peanut Butter Brickle. I am in this England place. I can’t believe it. But I can believe it. We got on that jet plane with Bark Air yesterday. And there were other dogs and their people on it too. It seemed like a dream. …
Across The Pond
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. I was told that today is probably one of the biggest days of my life. To me? Well. It’s important. But to be a good individual, that is more important than one event. But. If that event is a way to do something good…to be an example, sign me up. …
See You Soon, Boy Person
And as we say see ya later to Boy Person today, we hope when we reunite in England, we will both have our stories to tell. This story isn’t over yet.
Do I Need That?
This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Once again, just a reminder that I’m not a real raccoon. But I’m sneaky like one! https://youtu.be/AR4jaSBo6a8?si=87k0LbdbnGDclxXp In just two more days, we will be on a jet plane headed to that England place for a month. A jet plane! Me and Brickle and Girl Person. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7fig97N_WM/?igsh=dDExNDF0eTQ3dXRk Boy Person will …
And All That Jazz
I think my years have definitely made me the fanciest of the unfanciest dogs. And all that jazz sounds pretty comfortable to me right now and I’m not upset about it.
We’re Past That
I could pretend we weren’t emotional about it. But me and you? We are past that.
New To Me
I think we should all be appreciative of the places we visit. It may not be our forever cup of tea. But we can take a sip and savor it.
A Day In Life
No day is more important than another.
Here We Go!
This is happening. This is really happening.
Fish and Chips
You’re a big part of this world. So take care of you. Find your fish and chips.
No Ride
This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Just a reminder that I’m not a real raccoon. I just like to be mischievous. Order here Life is going very fast. So fast. The persons seem to be shuffling a lot of papers. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KhknJaX2iGc And they seem very busy. Talking to this person and that person. Having all kinds …
If There Was A Tick
And yet, here she was with a big tick on her head. Or more. And the stylist just kept picking away.
We Do What We Have To Do When We Have To Do It
We don’t give up in this family. We take a long time. Yes. But we don’t give up.
The Sky’s Not The Limit For Me
I’m sure a lot of people think that a 15 year old dog like me can’t do it. Shouldn’t do it. But I’m not that dog. The sky isn’t the limit for me. No. It’s not my last chapter. It’s not the end of my story. It’s the beginning of a new one.
We’re Leaving On A Jet Plane
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. There’s a few times in my life that I’ve been fortunate to announce some news. News is a wonderful thing if it’s good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjZc5b7gvLc I got to announce when we decided to travel to animal rescues in the USA in an RV. I got to announce when we bought a …
Changing Your Mind
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. I change my mind a lot. One minute I’ll want steak. The next minute, I’ll want peanut butter on my steak. Don’t knock it till you try it. https://youtu.be/7P9koMuRAgg?si=YHlJ020EUEv7GW3D But persons have a bit of a hard time changing their minds. They may have thought one way for quite a …
That’s What It Said. Home.
Home can change meaning for us. And that’s ok.
The Personal Touch
As you get older like me, you realize how precious time is. And how much you’ve wasted on individuals who were not deserving of that time. You don’t have to keep wasting your personal touch.
Complaining Or Telling The Truth?
Life can change quickly. So make the changes you need to today. Get it out. Complain. Tell the truth.
Brickle’s Secret Garden
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. Have you ever tried to grow something? Girl Person loves to plant things. She used to have a garden with Pappy and they grew sweet potatoes and broccoli and all kinds of things! Fruitycake would have loved it. Maybe you’ve tried to grow something too. Like a better way of …
That Is His Bridge
You can be sad and still be strong. And in fact, sometimes it takes strength to feel the sad.
Where The Leaves Are
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. Have you ever wanted to hide from the world? Have you ever just wanted to be by yourself? I get like that. A lot. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h0KdR8bKHNQ As much as I love my family, I also love the times that I have the choice to just be in my own company for …
Within The Hour
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. My whole life, I’ve heard “we are almost there.” Yeah. I’ve taken a lot of long road trips. And yesterday, was one of those trips. We drove and we drove. And we drove some some. We ran over a shredded tire on the highway. We got caught in many traffic …
Island Time
It’s true that we can all be serious. Especially me. There is always a time for that. But there is more time for island time. We all need it.
Count Your Age By Friends, Not Years
We all get older. We can’t deny that. But what do we count as precious in those years? What do we learn? Are we kind to others? Are we the best we can be? If not, we all still have time…until we don’t.
Slither On Out Of Here
The every day wonderful parts of life may go right over our heads. Don’t let that happen to you.
You Can’t Climb Without Taking A Break
This is Fruitycake The Raccoon. Just a reminder that I’m not a real raccoon. I just look like a very cute one. Yesterday, we decided to take a little trip to something called a lighthouse. https://youtu.be/CZYO58UP4Ns?si=vnx3YJfUUudNDX99 I have heard of these things. But I never imagined that it would be so tall! https://youtu.be/072wpvM7aS8?si=KjqopLIFIiKbDqR6 I never …
The Sunshiney Side Up
I know that it’s not always easy to see the sunshiney. Especially when problems that we encounter seem little on the outside. But to us, they are big.
Age Is A Work Of Art
This is Peanut Butter Brickle. Age isn’t just a number, no matter what others tell you. There’s a reason we keep track of the numbers. https://youtu.be/ghIMy4tEAxI?si=fQv1pr9mOIuXxM1P At the end of April, I will be 15 in human years. Who knows how old in dog years. Us dogs have our own system. To us, age isn’t …
Speed Bumps, Green Beans and Scrambled Eggs
You see, sometimes, things make no sense.
I Don’t Cuss Or Vacuum, Hoover Dam.
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
Names Have Been Changed To Protect The Guilty
You know who you are.
The Carnival With A Sausage Sandwich And Hot Dog
Enjoy this Sunday flashback blog! The blog is made possible by support from our readers. It is in jeopardy of not continuing thru all of June. If you enjoy the blog, we thank you for your support here This is Deputy Digby Pancake. Yesterday was a pretty bad day. I am just going to say …
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Kentucky Coyote Dinner Plate Stealer
Enjoy this flashback blog from 2016! Yea! We've been writing the blog that long! Actually, since 2011! Help us continue Brickle and Digby's legacy by joining our Patreon page for $5 a month at http://www.patreon.com/2travelingdogsrescue This is Deputy Digby Pancake. An arrest warrant has been issued. By me. By me, the Deputy. It is that …
No Boggin Allowed Bog Walkers
If you are walking on a Minnesota bog, you better not be boggin.
Totally. Arrested.
Sunday means a flashback blog from Brickle and Digby. Enjoy this one from the state of Delaware in 2016! This is Sheriff Peanut Butter Brickle. So. You may be disappointed that I haven't made an arrest since that Maryland place. Well, don't despair. The arrests of all arrests has been made yesterday. And I had …