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	<title>Avenue K9 &#187; Cindy V</title>
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		<title>REALLY?!?!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/19/you-gotta-beef-with-my-bed-buddy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:16:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I took Pom Pom to LexiDog for a short work shift today, and experienced something I&#8217;ve never, ever, experienced before in all my days of being Pom Pom&#8217;s mom.
This man came in the store, and in the 20 minutes&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Casper the &#8220;Hairiest Dog&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/07/07/casper-gets-an-award/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s official: Casper has been awarded &#8220;Hairiest Dog&#8221; by our groomer, Heather.
This is no easy achievement, as Heather is an extremely popular and skilled groomer, with so many clients that she books out a couple of months in advance.&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Casper Gets Bit</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/28/casper-gets-bit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:24:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#1084;&#1072;&#1090;&#1088;&#1072;&#1094;&#1080;This weekend, I experienced my first dog bite&#8230;and it happened to involve my own dog, on my watch.  Just a little traumatizing, to say the least.
While waiting for his grooming appointment on Friday at LexiDog, Casper was unexpectedly &#8220;attacked&#8221;&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Red Dingo Personalized Tag</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/14/red-dingo-personalized-tag/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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These tags are sturdy, customizable, and super cute!
A thin metal tag made from a machine at the local PetsMart or Petco cost anywhere from 6-9 bucks &#8211; this Red Dingo tag is thicker (and thus will last much longer),&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom Pom&#8217;s New Groomer</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/07/pom-poms-new-groomer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casper & Pom Pom]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since losing her (and our!) beloved groomer over 2 years ago, Pom Pom&#8217;s trips to a different groomer have been iffy&#8230;.Â  While the trips are short (only about 2 hours total for both her and Casper), she had been returning&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom&#8217;s Day Back to Work</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/06/06/poms-day-back-to-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pom Pom spent the work day with me at LexiDog today, greeting customers and running around the store like the good old days.Â  Having taken a good year off of work as Store Greeter, she performed her job fabulously!
Back&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Boo Hoo (Back In Oregon&#8211;No more Yoshi)</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/18/boo-hoo-back-in-oregon-no-more-yoshi/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 06:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m back in Oregon, and it&#8217;s back to boring, hectic life. Good news: Reunited with my babies. Bad news: Separated from Yoshi.
Yoshi was my little buddy the whole weekend I was home on California &#8211; I sunned with him&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Bidding Adieus</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/14/bidding-adieus/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 08:04:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m back in California this weekend for some much-needed family time + cousin&#8217;s college graduation.Â  Excited to be in 75-80 degree, sunny, blue skies weather?Â  Yes, indeed!Â  Sad to not have my babies by my side?Â  Well, that&#8217;s a yes&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom&#8217;s Poor Trachea&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/05/03/poms-poor-trachea/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 08:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I learned on Saturday that Pom Pom&#8217;s trachea is slowly collapsing and there&#8217;s nothing we can so about it.
This news SUCKS, and Dustin and I got uber motivated to brush Pom&#8217;s few remaining teeth as to prevent future dentals&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom Pom: MY Baby In A Bag</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/26/pom-pom-my-baby-in-a-bag/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/26/pom-pom-my-baby-in-a-bag/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I took Pom Pom shopping with me over the weekend. She layed happily in her bag, and I was glad to tote her along.
At one point, we walked by a woman shopping with her baby, and for a brief&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Review: Bamboo White Hot Safety Sunblock Shade</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/19/review-bamboo-white-hot-safety-sunblock-shade/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/19/review-bamboo-white-hot-safety-sunblock-shade/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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I&#8217;m sure we&#8217;ve all seen cars that have shades suctioned on their backseat windows to hide their babies from the sun. Well, dog owners can also partake in this activity, on behalf of the sun shades by Bamboo.
As far&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>The Long-Awaited Grooms Have Arrived!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/04/the-long-awaited-grooms-have-arrived/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/04/04/the-long-awaited-grooms-have-arrived/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:23:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casper]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With our busy schedules and spring break trip back to Cali last month, we&#8217;ve surpassed Pom Pom and Casper&#8217;s usual 8-week repertoire for grooming and have now gone into 12+ weeks since their last grooming appointments.
Even worse, I usually&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Review: Animals&#8217; Apawthecary Alfalfa/Yucca Blend for Arthritis</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/28/review-animals-apawthecary-alfalfayucca-blend-for-arthritis/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/28/review-animals-apawthecary-alfalfayucca-blend-for-arthritis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:44:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since Pom Pom&#8217;s onset of arthritic symptoms,Â she has been getting regular acupuncture sessionsÂ (link to blog about Pom&#8217;s acupuncture) and 2 doses of this all-natural,Â liquid medicine to help manage pain and the progression of the arthritis.
Officially dubbed &#8220;Pom Pom&#8217;s Potion,&#8221;&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Product Review: Flossies</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/15/review-flossies/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/03/15/review-flossies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flossies are like the &#8220;spirally&#8221; version of Bully Stix&#8211;an all-natural beef tendon (a.k.a. a certain part of a bull&#8217;s privates) and a great chew stick.
Unlike the Bully Stix, which are still hanging around on my living room floor, the&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>The Puppy Bowl: Too Cute For Words</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/08/the-puppy-bowl-too-cute-for-words/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/08/the-puppy-bowl-too-cute-for-words/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casper & Pom Pom]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[While Dustin spent hours at a Super Bowl party with greasy Mexican food and lots of guys, I stayed home with the kids, my midterm study guide, and a nasty cold.
I celebrated this specialÂ occasionÂ by watching theÂ annual Puppy BowlÂ on Animal&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Review: Harry Barker Shampoo and Conditioner</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/01/review-harry-barker-shampoo-conditioner/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/02/01/review-harry-barker-shampoo-conditioner/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve always used oatmeal shampoo with Pom Pom because she has extremely sensitive skin.  It&#8217;s been awhile since we&#8217;ve had to give her a bath ourselves (she gets groomed regularly), but since our beach trip both Pom and Casper have&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Casper! Stop Eating Your Toys!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/25/4038/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Casper&#8217;s new life goal is to slowly destroy the toys around the house, one ear at a time.
First, it was the squirrels. Now that they&#8217;re out of the picture, he has moved on to Pom Pom&#8217;s current fave, a&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom Pom Meets Eastern Medicine</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/11/pom-pom-meets-eastern-medicine/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2010/01/11/pom-pom-meets-eastern-medicine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:24:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I took Pom Pom to her annual vet visit last Friday, and finally got news that I&#8217;ve been dreading for as along as she&#8217;s been with me &#8211; Pom Pom is aging.
Yes, indeed, my baby Pom Pom is showing&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Review: Mini Flea Comb as a Dematting Tool!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/27/review-mini-flea-comb-as-a-dematting-tool/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/27/review-mini-flea-comb-as-a-dematting-tool/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have poofy dogs like I do, you know how they can get the occasional mats in their hair despite the many hours you spend brushing them (or not brushing them, however you may lean&#8230;.).
Many years ago, I&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Those Darn Holiday Pictures&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/22/those-darn-holiday-pictures/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/22/those-darn-holiday-pictures/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:14:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The time came when the 4th annual Huang-Vissering holiday picture needed to be taken.
Year 1 was easy &#8211; we just had Pom Pom and our cat Beau.

Year 2 was slightly more difficult, since we added Casper to our&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Trees for Baby Boy</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/14/trees-for-baby-boy/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/12/14/trees-for-baby-boy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:59:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the time comes for pet gift-giving, I never forget Baby Boy, even 1.5 years after his passing.Â  This holiday season, we&#8217;ll be planting trees in Baby Boy&#8217;s memory.
Well, to be specific, Arbor Day Foundation will be planting trees&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Is Beau a Cat or Dog&#8230;I Can&#8217;t Decide!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/30/is-beau-a-cat-or-dog-i-cant-decide/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/30/is-beau-a-cat-or-dog-i-cant-decide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:08:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love putting clothes on my dogs.Â  It&#8217;s a hobby, and a necessity (no, really, it is&#8230;just look at some of my other posts and you&#8217;ll know).
I have one dog who is not only okay in doggie clothes, but&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom Pom: Wet/Dry Vac</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/23/pom-pom-wetdry-vac/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/23/pom-pom-wetdry-vac/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casper & Pom Pom]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[All weekend, we have been tending to our sick kitty Athena.Â  We have to syringe feed her&#8230;so basically we&#8217;re forcing soft food down her throat with a syringe while she fights to break free.Â  Yeah, you can say feeding time&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Why the Guilt Trip Pom Pom?!?!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/05/why-the-guilt-trip-pom-pom/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/05/why-the-guilt-trip-pom-pom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I was getting ready to leave the house today, Pom Pom did her usual routine of following me around the house as I went through my own morning routine.
Well this morning, Pom Pom watched me put my shoes&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Costumes = Fun For Human Mom</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/01/dogs-in-costumes-fun-for-human-mom/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/11/01/dogs-in-costumes-fun-for-human-mom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a &#8220;Halloween Grinch,&#8221; I needed Pom Pom and Casper to dress up in costumes for their appearance at a human Halloween costume party.Â  I&#8217;m SO not a fan of Halloween costumes, soÂ it was extra necessary for them to have&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom Pom Rocks The Fall Hoodie</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/26/pom-pom-rocks-the-fall-hoodie/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/26/pom-pom-rocks-the-fall-hoodie/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since the cold Fall weather hit, we&#8217;ve been seeing signs of season everywhere: Piles of golden leaves on the ground, foggy mornings, and of course, Pom Pom&#8217;s joints moving a little slower.
To keep Pom warm, I put her little&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom Pom&#8217;s Doggie Tote Debut</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/11/pom-poms-doggie-tote-debut/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/11/pom-poms-doggie-tote-debut/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After much effort and anticipation, I finally convinced Dustin that a doggie tote was necessary for me and Pom Pom.  Turns out, my fantasy of being able to take Pom Pom with me everywhere is actually pretty practical, since Pom&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>When Kibble Reigns Supreme</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/07/too-spoiled-for-their-own-good/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/10/07/too-spoiled-for-their-own-good/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:17:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I spent an entire morning making special food for Pom Pom, Casper, and the cats, thinking I was doing something special for them.  This included boiling water, mixing it with premium dehydrated raw food powder, waiting for it to thicken/freeze,&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Review: Arm &amp; Hammer Pet Fresh Odor &amp; Dirt Eliminator</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/09/27/review-arm-hammer-pet-fresh-odor-dirt-eliminator/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/09/27/review-arm-hammer-pet-fresh-odor-dirt-eliminator/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone with pets knows how the furry little dudes and dudettes can make our houses smell not so fresh sometimes&#8230;no matter how clean your house is.
Despite the hard work Dustin and I put into keeping our house smelling good&#8230;]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
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		<title>QT with My Doggies</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/09/20/qt-with-my-doggies/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/09/20/qt-with-my-doggies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having spent the entire 3 months of this summer studying for my doctoral comprehensive exams, I wasn&#8217;t really able to do much hanging out with anyone&#8230;including my doggies.Â  Pom Pom and Casper were not happy campers, and in the last&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Coffee Date with My Little Girl</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/09/02/coffee-date-with-my-little-girl/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/09/02/coffee-date-with-my-little-girl/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:16:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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This morning, Pom Pom and I enjoyed a latte (me) and some flower bush-sniffing (Pom Pom) on the outside patio of a local cafe. It was just one of those great, simple moments that&#8217;ll stay with me for a long,&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Review: Bamboo Silicone Travel Bowl</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/08/30/review-bamboo-silicone-travel-bowl/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/08/30/review-bamboo-silicone-travel-bowl/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:49:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This summer, we traveled with all 5 of our pets to spendÂ a fewÂ weeks in California.Â  When we travel, we usually pack up all of their heavy ceramic bowls.Â  So this time, we tried a collaspable bowl to lighten our travel&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pet Feng Shui: Are You Out There?</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/08/22/pet-feng-shui-are-you-out-there/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/08/22/pet-feng-shui-are-you-out-there/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m reading a book called Pretty Pet Friendly, and it&#8217;s all about how to organize your home to maximize comfort, convenience, and efficiency for humans and pets living under the same roof.Â  One of the subpoints the author mentioned was&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>The Doggie/Kitty Playdate</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/08/19/the-doggiekitty-playdate/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/08/19/the-doggiekitty-playdate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Recently, we met our friends Kiffy and Deric&#8217;s dog Cecil for the first time in person.Â  Cecil not only met us, but also our dogs Pom Pom and Casper.Â  During the meeting, we were in California and staying with my&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Cindy In Charge!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/08/18/cindy-in-charge/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/08/18/cindy-in-charge/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Dustin&#8217;s new job taking him out of the house, and me being on semi-summer vacay (there&#8217;s no true vacation in grad school, let me tell you), I&#8217;ve been put in an unique position I haven&#8217;t found myself in in&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Casper&#8217;s Birthday Celebration: Better Late Then Never?</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/08/15/caspers-birthday-celebration-better-late-then-never/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/08/15/caspers-birthday-celebration-better-late-then-never/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m a horrible dog mommy&#8230;.  Casper turned 5 on Monday, and I had completely forgotten until Thursday night.  So, to make it up to him, I went and bought him new chews, treats, and toys galore.  And now he&#8217;s happily&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Review: Yoghund Organic Frozen Yogurt</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/08/09/review-yoghund-organic-frozen-yogurt/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/08/09/review-yoghund-organic-frozen-yogurt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A couple weeks ago, Pom Pom had her 12th birthday.  To celebrate, we bought some doggie frozen yogurt for her and her K9 buds.
I was very impressed by Yoghund, because it was a HUGE hit with Pom Pom and&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom Pom Turns 12</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/07/23/pom-pom-turns-12/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/07/23/pom-pom-turns-12/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:20:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We celebrated Pom Pom&#8217;s 12th birthday tonight cooking a homemade dinner. Pom Pom is quite of fan of my grandma, and went to her right away when she arrived:

After dinner, the adults indulged in green tea ice cream with&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>From Hot Spot to Bald Spot</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/07/08/from-hot-spot-to-bald-spot/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/07/08/from-hot-spot-to-bald-spot/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:34:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Last summer, Casper got a nasty hot spot on the back of his leg that left him (and us) pretty miserable&#8230;poor guy was itching and biting it all the time!  When it finally healed, Casper&#8217;s hair never grew back, leaving&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Book Review: Tell Me Where It Hurts</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/06/30/book-review-tell-me-where-it-hurts/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/06/30/book-review-tell-me-where-it-hurts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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As an animal lover, it&#8217;s ridiculously difficult for me to read, watch, or hear about animals getting sick, hurt, and so on and so on.  So what prompted me to buy a book written by a veterinarian surgeon about&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Goodbye to the Zora!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/06/15/goodbye-to-the-zora/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/06/15/goodbye-to-the-zora/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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&#160;
Last Friday, Zora, the mascot for LexiDog Eugene, said her goodbye to the store and hello to the new chapter in her life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her mama and now former LexiDog manager.
I got a picture with&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom Pom Works Out Her Issues</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/06/07/pom-pom-works-out-her-issues/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/06/07/pom-pom-works-out-her-issues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So thanks to my procrastinating ways, I had to spend Sunday at my office finishing up some work. It&#8217;s been awhile since Pom Pom had a nice outing, so I took her with me to keep me company.
I brought&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrity Dog Encounter!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/05/24/celebrity-dog-encounter/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/05/24/celebrity-dog-encounter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 07:23:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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This weekend, I met Brittany Murphy&#8217;s dog, Bella the Maltese, and sold a bunch of stuff for Bella to Brittany Murphy&#8217;s mom. Yep&#8230;that&#8217;s right!
At the time this interaction happened, I didn&#8217;t know whoÂ Bella&#8217;s mama was &#8211; all&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Side Effects&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/04/24/side-effects/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/04/24/side-effects/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dustin and I bought a pork bagel chew for Pom Pom and Casper yesterday.

It&#8217;s a huge hit.

The side effects   of the chew, however, are not pleasant&#8230;not pleasant on the dogs&#8217; breath, and definitely not pleasant on my hands&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>A Dog-Filled Afternoon</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/04/06/a-dog-filled-afternoon/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/04/06/a-dog-filled-afternoon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today was LexiDog&#8217;s first Yappy Hour of the year, and along with it, we hosted a photo contest for Eugene&#8217;s &#8220;Haute&#8221; Dog. I think there were over 60 applications, and entry fees went to support Greenhill Humane Society.
Dustin and&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Creative in a Tight Economy</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/03/29/getting-creative-in-a-tight-economy/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/03/29/getting-creative-in-a-tight-economy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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One of my favorite blankets is a brown and cream knit blanket my mom knitted for me a year ago.Â  Naturally, it has also become one of the pets&#8217; fave blankets as well.
My little farm has completely taken over&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Review: ToothWipes Tooth and Gum Cleanser by Petkin</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/03/23/review-toothwipes-tooth-gum-cleanser-by-petkin/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/03/23/review-toothwipes-tooth-gum-cleanser-by-petkin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brushing my dogs&#8217; teeth can be such a pain.  So when my mom said she uses ToothWipes for her pets, I paid extra close attention to see if they worked.
The ToothWipes are basically mint-flavored wet naps infused with baking&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Our Very Own &#8216;Designer Dog&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/03/02/our-very-own-designer-dog/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/03/02/our-very-own-designer-dog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casper & Pom Pom]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was wandering around Barnes and Noble last night, and came across a coffee table book titled &#8220;Designer Dogs.&#8221;Â  Page after page, the book was filled pictures of so-called designer dogs like the Labradoodle (labrador/poodle) or the Pappipoo (papillon/poodle).
And&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Review: Solid Gold &#8216;Just A Wee Bit&#8217; Food</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/02/23/review-solid-gold-just-awee-bit-food/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/02/23/review-solid-gold-just-awee-bit-food/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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In our pursuit of all-natural canine (and feline) cuisine, we jumped from pseudo-natural Science Diet to Newman&#8217;s Own to Solid Gold.  We have used Solid Gold&#8217;s &#8220;Just A Wee Bit&#8221; food for Pom Pom for the past year, and we&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Brave Little Boy Who Needs His Daddy</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/02/11/brave-little-boy-who-needs-his-daddy/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/02/11/brave-little-boy-who-needs-his-daddy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:31:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casper & Pom Pom]]></category>
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Poor Casper&#8230;.Last night, I noticed that one of Casper&#8217;s nails on his front left paw was completely turned around and hanging loose.Â  It didn&#8217;t look right, and when he started limping, it was pretty obvious something not good had happened.&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Top 10 Ways to be Green With Your Dog</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2009/01/04/top-10-ways-to-be-green-with-your-dog/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2009/01/04/top-10-ways-to-be-green-with-your-dog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:08:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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1. Eat organic.  Conventional pet foods contain meat by-products (sometimes this includes beaks and fur!) or filler ingredients such as additives, preservatives, and hormones.  Organic foods will mean fewer skin and ear irritations, allergies, bowel problems, and higher energy and&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Presents for the Pooches!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/12/26/presents-for-the-pooches/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/12/26/presents-for-the-pooches/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today marked yet another Christmas holiday in the Huang-Vissering household, and another batch of presents for the Huang-Vissering urban farm.  This year, I shopped for everyone with a &#8220;green&#8221; and &#8220;charitable&#8221; theme in mind &#8211; so that included products made&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>The Flying Yoshi</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/12/22/the-flying-yoshi/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/12/22/the-flying-yoshi/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:52:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casper & Pom Pom]]></category>
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We&#8217;re home (in Sacramento) visiting the family, which also means we get to see my mom&#8217;s dog Yoshi again, YAY!
Our bed here in Sac is extremely high off the ground (just to give you an idea of how high,&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Tube Inspiration</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/12/01/tube-inspiration/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/12/01/tube-inspiration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:16:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Casper is a picky eater.
His weird eating habits seemed to have improved for a few months, but for whatever reason, Casper&#8217;s pickiness has returned.Â  Maybe it&#8217;s because our fat cats like to eat his food, or just that Casper&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Oatmeal&#8230;In a Sock?</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/11/24/oatmealin-a-sock/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/11/24/oatmealin-a-sock/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:36:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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I think Pom Pom definitely got bit by fleas or something a week ago, she&#8217;s been scratching nonstop since last Sunday. Thank GOODNESS for Frontline! Too bad Frontline doesn&#8217;t prevent the fleas from biting first though&#8230;.Pom Pom is so allergic&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Actually Home!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/11/18/actually-home/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/11/18/actually-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:53:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, everyone, I actually had a day that allowed me to be home in my nice, new, clean apartment for the FIRST time since we moved in months ago. 
Too bad I wasn&#8217;t home chillaxing. Instead, I was playing games&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Halloween Par-tay!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/10/27/halloween-par-tay/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/10/27/halloween-par-tay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Today at work, we had our doggie Halloween party. There were sweets and drinks for humans and dogs alike, and lots of awesome costumes floating around.
We even had a professional pet photographer taking pictures of pets in their costumes,&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Review: Poochee All-In-One Harness</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/10/27/review-poochee-all-in-one-harness/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/10/27/review-poochee-all-in-one-harness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:15:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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I always use a harness when walking the dogs, especially since they&#8217;re small and I don&#8217;t want to hurt their tracheas by having to pull on them too hard.
While Pom Pom&#8217;s Gooby harness is great, it&#8217;s difficult to use&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Doggie Rescue Facilitator</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/10/20/doggie-rescue-facilitator/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/10/20/doggie-rescue-facilitator/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:17:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Earlier this week, a woman brought by some info about an adorable 3-year-old Japanese Chin she is fostering.
Yoshi has white and lemon coloring, is super sweet, and just wants to be petted and loved. His foster mom had saved&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Beggin&#8217;&#8230;Cat?</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/10/13/beggincat/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/10/13/beggincat/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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I have two small, furry dogs who love to stare at our food and beg for us to share with them. I also have three active, young cats, one of whom has recently taken up begging as an occupation.
In&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/10/08/october-is-adopt-a-shelter-dog-month/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/10/08/october-is-adopt-a-shelter-dog-month/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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To promote Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month, the ASPCA is having a photo contest for the Best Dressed Dog.
Along with a fantastic picture of your pooch in his or her best outfit,Â you can alsoÂ share the story of how your dog became part&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Fleas&#8230;Immune?!?!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/29/fleasimmune/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/29/fleasimmune/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:14:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I found out today that fleas in this small town of Eugene, Oregon have become &#8220;immune&#8221; to flea prevention meds such as Advantage and Frontline.
I&#8217;m completely baffled &#8211; how this is possible I just don&#8217;t know.Â  And yet, there&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Hey, She&#8217;s MY Kid!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/21/hey-shes-my-kid/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:25:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Pom Pom recently acquired a brand new outfit, and we debuted it yesterday when she went to work with me. She looked so perfect and cute in the dress, and I was quite proud to be walking around with her.&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Hendrix Needs Our Help!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/18/1121/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I received an email from Best Friends Animal Society about this adorable puppy who is looking for a forever home, and I just had to share, because I wanted to and also because Best Friends encouraged it!
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		<title>New Home = Lots of Barking</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/15/new-home-lots-of-barking/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/15/new-home-lots-of-barking/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dustin and I recently moved ourselves and our little farm of five to a new apartment.Â  Besides battling the fatigue, stress, and chaos of moving everyday for the past 1.5 weeks, we have also had to deal with some very&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>K9 Fun Fact of the Day: Friday</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/12/k9-fun-fact-of-the-day-friday/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/12/k9-fun-fact-of-the-day-friday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:57:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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The smallest dog that is living is only about six inches long, from the tip of her nose to the tip of her tail!Â  The dog is &#8211; you guessed it! &#8211; a Chihuahua by the name of Heaven Sent&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Fun K9 Fact of the Day: Thursday</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/11/fun-k9-fact-of-the-day-thursday/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/11/fun-k9-fact-of-the-day-thursday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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The highest jump to ever be achieved (and documented!) by a dog was 68 inches.Â  Cindrella May of Missouri made her jump into the Guiness World Record back in 2006.
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		<title>Fun K9 Fact of the Day: Wednesday</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/09/fun-k9-fact-of-the-day-wednesday/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/09/fun-k9-fact-of-the-day-wednesday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Â The highest number of tennis balls held in a dog&#8217;s mouth is five!Â  Augie the Golden Retriever was able to hold the regular-sized tennis balls in his mouth, earning himself the Guinness World Record!
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		<title>Fun K9 Fact of the Day: Tuesday</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/08/fun-k9-fact-of-the-day-tuesday/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:38:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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The world&#8217;s oldest dog to ever live was 29 years old!Â  His name was Bluey and he was an Australian Cattle Dog.
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		<title>Fun K9 Fact of the Day: Monday</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/07/fun-k9-fact-of-the-day-monday/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:24:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Everyday this week, we will post a K9 fact&#8230;you may be surprised by some of the facts!
Fact: The world&#8217;s tallest dog is a Great Dane&#8230;on average, a male Great Dane can reach 30-34 inches in height, while a female&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Cranky Little Girl!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/09/03/cranky-little-girl/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:26:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casper & Pom Pom]]></category>
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A few days ago, we asked our neighbor to come over and take Pom Pom and Casper out for a walk while we spent the day in Portland.
Now, Pom Pom is a perfect little doggie&#8230;MOST of the time.Â  A&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Lucky Lab Brewing Co.</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/28/lucky-lab-brewing-co/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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It&#8217;s always nice when you can dine out with your dogs.Â  In Portland, you and your dog can relax and dine together at the Lucky Lab Brewing Co., where the food is affordable and the menu includes their renowned beer&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Where Are We Going???</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/28/where-are-we-going/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:53:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Last week, we had many days when our schedules allowed us to bring Pom Pom and Casper with us when we went out &#8211; work, their grooming appointments, and the fashion show.Â 
 I think the dogs got used to&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Fashion Show Doggies</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/24/fashion-show-doggies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pom Pom and Casper were &#8220;hired&#8221; by my manager to represent LexiDog&#8217;s new fashions this Saturday at a wine tasting event that was held at the mall in which we&#8217;re located.
The dogs&#8217; job duties included trying on new clothes,&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Casper&#8217;s Natural Abilities with Kids</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/22/caspers-natural-abilities-with-kids/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/22/caspers-natural-abilities-with-kids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:57:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casper & Pom Pom]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, Pom Pom and Casper hung out with me at LexiDog for the day while I worked.Â  After their grooms, they were both super happy and ran around the store like it was their large personal playhouse (something they do&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>The Pain of Vaccinations</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/21/the-pain-of-vaccinations/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/21/the-pain-of-vaccinations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:24:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casper & Pom Pom]]></category>
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Casper and Pom Pom went to the vet yesterday for their annual checkup.Â  Other than the usual exam and blood work to make sure they&#8217;re okay, they also got their regular dose of required vaccinations.Â  After spending way too many&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom Pom&#8217;s Hard Day at Work</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/13/pom-poms-hard-day-at-work/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/13/pom-poms-hard-day-at-work/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clearly, all work and no play&#8230;
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Just trying on some clothes and collars to make sure the other dogs will like them&#8230;yeah, the other dogs&#8230;that&#8217;s it.
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Â If I don&#8217;t test out this $400 bed for quality&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Review: Loofa Dogs</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/11/review-loofa-dogs/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/11/review-loofa-dogs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:54:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Something about the long, skinny body of a Loofa Dog toy gets dogs crazy excited.Â  When I brought home a large, pink Loofa Dog for Pom Pom and Casper, it was snatched out of my hand as soon as I&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Being Short Comes at a Cost</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/07/being-short-comes-at-a-cost/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/07/being-short-comes-at-a-cost/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:05:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casper & Pom Pom]]></category>
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I&#8217;m short &#8211; yes, I am.Â  While I&#8217;m generally happy about my height, which includes certain perks (such as getting a helping hand with my luggage on the airplane overhead console), there are times when I wish I was just&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>For The Stressed Out Doggie</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/08/01/for-the-stressed-out-doggie/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:21:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Need to de-stress? You&#8217;re not the only one&#8211;dogs can have a hard day at work, too! Rina of Ruff Day&#8217;s Work has recognized our four-legged friends&#8217; ability to get tense.
For $35, Rina will go to your house and give&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dog Friendly</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/07/27/dog-friendly/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/07/27/dog-friendly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today is our two-year wedding anniversary. To celebrate, Dustin and I are heading to the chilly Oregon coast for a couple of days to see the Pacific Ocean for the first time outside of California. We are also bringing the&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom Pom Turns 11!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/07/25/pom-pom-turns-11/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:11:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Casper & Pom Pom]]></category>
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Yesterday marked the four-year anniversary of the day we brought Pom Pom home from the shelter.  Since we don&#8217;t know Pom&#8217;s real birthday, we have marked this day as the day we celebrate her turning one year older!
We celebrated&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Anesthesia-Free Dental Cleaning</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/07/22/anesthesia-free-dental-cleaning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Until yesterday, Casper has most likely never had a teeth cleaning in his whole life.  Knowing the importance of keeping dog teeth clean, we wanted to keep his young teeth in good shape. Lucky for him, his mama works at&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Abandonment Issues</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/07/21/abandonment-issues/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since I&#8217;ve been taking Pom Pom to work with me, I&#8217;ve started noticing that she has been sticking to my side even more than she did before.  Casper, who has been staying home with Dustin, has been sticking to his&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom Pom The Vacuum</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/07/15/pom-pom-the-vacuum/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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With walking and spinning on her hind legs already on her resume of skills, Pom Pom can also include &#8220;Vacuuming crumbs&#8221; on her list.  She has this wonderful talent of knowing EXACTLY where a crumb has fallen, no matter how&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Angels&#8217; Eyes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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If you are the proud parent of a dog who tears up a lot, you may want to consider getting yourself a bottle of &#8220;Angels&#8217; Eyes&#8220;.  Apparently, tear stains are not only unattractive to look at, but may cause&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Pom Pom&#8217;s Taste in Beds</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/07/08/pom-poms-taste-in-beds/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:49:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Today, Pom Pom and Casper went to work at LexiDog with me because they were getting groomed.  After their spa treatments, Dustin took Casper back home and Pom stayed at work with me, making today her first appearance as &#8220;Shop&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Review: Outward Hound Training Pack</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/07/06/review-outward-hound-training-pack/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/07/06/review-outward-hound-training-pack/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:25:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Since we enrolled Casper (and ourselves) in doggie behavioral classes, we&#8217;ve been getting the required class items, such as tasty training treats and a training pack that can hold the treats.  While I&#8217;m not a fan of the 80&#8242;s fanny&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>To Stop, Or Not To Stop</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/07/03/to-stop-or-not-to-stop/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/07/03/to-stop-or-not-to-stop/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:06:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today while driving home from dinner, we saw a dog running on the sidewalk with a collar on, looking obviously lost and scared. Dustin pulled over and we got out, but by then the dog had crossed the street into&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Flying Solo To Sac</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/26/flying-solo-to-sac/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Yesterday morning, I left the grey skies of Oregon for the sunny blues of California.  This marks the first trip in a long series of trips that I have made home to Sacramento sans hubby&#8230;and also sans babies.
Although&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Behavior Modification&#8230;for Humans</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/23/behavior-modificationfor-humans/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/23/behavior-modificationfor-humans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Today was Casper&#8217;s first day in dog behavior class.  I would like to say that Casper came home with lots of newly learned behaviors..but I can&#8217;t do that.  The truth is, Dustin and I came home with more learned behaviors&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Casper The Canine Student</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/20/casper-the-canine-student/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/20/casper-the-canine-student/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Hi, my name is Casper and I&#8217;m starting school!
Yes, friends, Casper is beginning doggie school at the ripe old age of three.  I just have to say, Casper is very well-behaved and well-trained; however, he seems to have anxiety&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dating&#8230;For Pet Lovers</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/16/datingfor-pet-lovers/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/16/datingfor-pet-lovers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Our pets are like our babies &#8211; they are part of our families and there isn&#8217;t anything we wouldn&#8217;t do for them.  When it comes to our significant others, it&#8217;s unlikely that a relationship between a pet lover and a&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Review: Freshly Baked Dog Treats (Made from Carob)</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/16/review-freshly-baked-dog-treats-made-from-carob/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/16/review-freshly-baked-dog-treats-made-from-carob/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Yesterday at work, my manager gave me a box of delicious chocolate peanut butter squares, beautifully decorated with icing flowers. Only thing is, the box came from Bone-Jour GourMutt Bakery &#38; Boutique, which is a dog bakery in the Portland&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Casper&#8217;s Featured!</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/14/caspers-featured/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/14/caspers-featured/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:51:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Casper was chosen to be the profile picture of the day on ASPCA's Facebook page! Here's the link, for anyone interested in seeing Casper's big feature, or just interested in reading about the ASPCA...or just want to log on to Facebook]]></description>
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		<title>Cindy: Dog Boutique Employee</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/12/cindy-dog-boutique-employee/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/12/cindy-dog-boutique-employee/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Wednesday marked the first day of my new job as an associate at Lexi Dog Boutique, the pet boutique have raved about a few times now. In just three hours&#8217; time, I learned more about dog treats, collars, tags, toys,&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Dogs in Purses</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/10/dogs-in-purses/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/10/dogs-in-purses/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:11:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the things I want very badly in life is to be able to take my dogs with me everywhere I go.  When we first got Pom Pom, little dogs in purses were everywhere; thinking back, it would have&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Juicy Dog House</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/02/juicy-dog-house/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/06/02/juicy-dog-house/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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Juicy Couture fans have long known about the cute Juicy items available for their dogs: T-shirts, sweatshirts, pink beds, carriers.
Yet, the people at Juicy Couture have outdone themselves again.Juicy lovers, rejoice: A soft, pink, couture dog house complete with&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Caught In Action</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/05/25/caught-in-action/</link>
		<comments>http://avenuek9.com/2008/05/25/caught-in-action/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 08:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an attempt to get contest-worthy pictures for the Portland Top Dog Model Contest, I have been following Dustin and the dogs when they go out for walks, camera in hand.
Since we live in Oregon where summer hasn&#8217;t started&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>Scary Realization</title>
		<link>http://avenuek9.com/2008/05/19/scary-realization/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 07:44:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy V</dc:creator>
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A few months ago, Dustin and I applied to be volunteers for a Papillon rescue group, Papillon Club of America Rescue.  Today, we were bombarded with emails from other volunteers, so I am guessing that our application was accepted and&#8230;]]></description>
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