Missing the Point
Um, Sid…I think you’re supposed to, uh, sleep inside the bed.
Archive for July, 2011
Sid and the Pug-lettes
We realized recently that all of our posts about Prospect Park off-leash hours make Sid’s pug pack seem like a boy’s club. Sure, Sid may be a bit of a man’s man, but the Prospect Park off-leash pug party is no Snausage-fest.
There’s a bunch of curly-tailed gals who have just as much snort-sneezin’ fun as Sid, Eddie, and Winston while running around the park like maniacs.
First, meet Timothy. Yes, Timothy.
“What’s your problem? You’ve never met a lady named Timothy before?”
Timothy’s a tough-talkin’ no-nonsense sweetheart. Her harness may be lined with titanium studs but her heart is lined with gold.
Then there’s Lily. Fighting Irish fan and master of the toothy flap-flip.
Lily can run circles around the boys but that doesn’t stop her from showing off a fresh manicure…
or enjoying old-fashioned displays of chivalry while out on a walk. (Well done, Eddie!).
And finally, there’s little Lola.
This fun-loving girl-next-door is not only Eddie’s best friend…
she’s also apparently the pug equivalent of the Girl from Ipanema.
For real. Winston, especially, can’t get enough of Lovely Lola.
And Sid can’t get enough of these Park Slope pugs!
Summer Masthead
After a non-stop string of daytime temps in the high eighties, it’s clear that we’ve hit the dog days of Summer. Those of you who’ve been keeping up with us for a while know that, much like a chef planning a menu at a Park Slope restaurant, we keep our masthead seasonal. And now it’s time for the debut of our Summer 2011 Masthead! Woo hoo! (In case you missed them, here’s Spring 2011 and Winter 2010).
Here’s how the photo shoot went down:
This time we came armed with plenty of tastey potato & venison morsels to ensure Sid would hold his poses. We made it plain and simple for him: If there was trick, there would be treat.
He was skeptical about this agreement as unfulfilled promises of treats at the Spring masthead photoshoot left a sour taste in his mouth – well, um, actually make that no taste. We also had some problems getting the exposure right. Determined to get our shot, we thought that perhaps a new location might perk the little guy up and provide us with better lighting conditions.
“OK, buddy, we know you’ve got places to go and pugs to see, but can you give us a little less ‘tude and a little more cute & cuddly?” I think he was also tapping into his sass reserve that was left over from Flap-Flip Friday.
“There we go! That’s more like it. We know you had it in you.” OK, yes, we only got the adorable smile because we offered him double treats.
“That’s a keeper! Good work, Sid!” Triple-treats got us a coveted smile-with-full-tongue-exposure. He may have a high compensation requirement, but Sid sure can deliver.
Flap-Flip Friday!!
Sadly there’s no tooth exposure, but this is still a fantastically bratty flap-flip from our buddy Sid. Well done, good sir. Well done.
91 Degrees
It’s just too hot to be outside today – especially if you’re a pug. We’re trying to stay inside as much as possible today. Sid has set up camp in front of the A/C.
Patriotic Pug Pack!
Sid was worried he’d be the only neighborhood pug at Prospect Park on July 4th.
But, when we arrived at the Long Meadow for off-leash hours, there were already six – SIX! – pugs running around like maniacs in celebration of our nation’s independence.
Eddie was there, leading the pack…
And Winston made his official off-leash hours debut!
The lovely Lola couldn’t get enough of Winston’s puppy energy…
And Sid’s friend Bruno brought along a new buddy…meet Pugsley!
If patriotism were measured in licks, snorts, and circular high-speed chases, these pugs would be right up there with Jefferson, Washington, and Franklin.
Get this pug’s face on a dollar bill, stat!
Celebrating Pug-dependence Day!
According to Sid, today is that special day of the year during which we pug-loving humans say “what would we do without you, pug?” and then shower our flat-faced buddies with lots of special treats.
It’s also the fourth of July! So, once you’re done celebrating your dependence on pugs, be sure to eat some baked beans and catch some fireworks in honor our nation’s independence! Huzzah!
