I LOVE dachshunds. I grew up with them and always wanted one when I was an adult (I don’t know….am I an “adult” now?) and had a house of my own. In college, I had a picture of one on the ‘fridge. I knew I wanted to name him/her “Rascal”. Well, in September of ’03 after Jay and I had bought our first place, we innocently stumbled into the pet store at the Irvine Spectrum (I know, shame on us for getting our dogs at a pet store) and walked out with not one, but TWO puppies! Rascal (AKA “Rassy”) is now 6 and has been the best dog. He survived Parvo as a pup, had surgery to repair a tear on his ear, has had 2 allergic reactions to his rabies vaccines, but most importantly, he has been a great dog with the kids! I actually thought that after the kids were born that Rassy would take the back seat so to speak, but I’ve always had time for my little Rascal. We snuggle and watch DVR’d shows together (well, I watch and he snoozes!)

Rassy is receiving an early Christmas gift this year….a Pedi Paws nail trimmer. He does NOT like getting his nails clipped and I have tried to do it at home with traditional clippers. Unsuccessful. He was also “kicked out” of a place in San Diego because they just couldn’t do their job. He’s not vicious and doesn’t bite, he just won’t hold still ~ not even for all the treats in the world. Well, it’s been a long while since he’s had a good nail trim so I am going to try this new Pedi Paws contraption that a fellow doxie owner recommended. Wish me luck!

Now, here are some pics of my four-legged baby:

In the pet store waiting to come home.

Look at that face!

In the Easter basket.

With his brother, Riggs, a Border Collie. That’s a whole ‘nother post on it’s own!

So handsome.

Coming to work with me after his ear surgery.

A true Mama’s Boy. (me passed out at 7pm, 8 months pregnant with Elliott!)

I love you Rascal and I hope you still love me after I take the Pedi Paws to those nails of yours!