Monday, August 15, 2011

Pets On Quilts!

It's finally here the show I've been waiting for. I'm so excited to introduce you to "The Twins".
 This is Maya Grace on the right and Brady Bug on the left. My daughter insists on giving our pets middle names which comes in handy when they are in trouble, just like with children. They aren't really twins, but if you saw them working together to get a giant branch through the doggie door, then running through the house with it, one on either end, you would understand. When you hear "the twins" it usually means they are up to no good. The worst was the seafood buffet escapade, when they found a land crab, left it in the sun for a few days, then snuck it into the house. We found the pieces by following the aroma.

This is Maya wondering what this quilt is doing on "her" bed. She know that quilts are off limits, unless she's playing tent when they are on the ironing board. She's quite camera shy, so this is my trap.

Isn't she beautiful? She spends most of her time in that window watching the world go by, we call it "dog T.V.". All of the runners and walkers in the neighborhood know her, so they usually wave as they go by. We caught the across the street neighbor doing a little soft shoe shuffle for her once. 

Here's Brady, who believes that all quilts are his, even when they're hanging.

Maya doesn't agree.

One of the reasons that I love the Pets On Quilts show is all of the love we show for our four legged children. I especially love the rescue stories since I am a big advocate for pound puppies and rescues. So I'd like to share Maya and Brady's stories.

This is Maya when she first came to live with us. She and her litter mates were dumped on the side of the highway. Happily they were found before tragedy happened. Looking this adorable they were all adopted into the community. My family feels very blessed that we got that knock on the door and were asked if we could take her in. 

Here's The Bug when he first arrived from rescue. As you can see from the missing fur on his face and leg, he was very sick with mange. He was the dog who people in the Vet's waiting room would go out of their way to avoid. I cried the first time someone walked up to pet him and told him he was handsome. He's considered quite the success story at our Vet's and when he comes in, they all come out to see him. Maya hates that since she's the Princess and is supposed to be the star. I have to say though that the last time we took them both in together, the receptionist immediately said "the Gaffney dogs are here" and we were whisked right in.  No waiting room for my well behaved dogs.

Thank you for letting me share my babies with you. I hope you all enjoy this wonderful show and a huge  Thank You So Much to SewCalGal for all of her hard work. 
What's that you say? You want to see one more picture of Brady Bug with his beautiful fur? O.K., if you insist.
By the way, please notice the quilt :) It is hourglass blocks made with Tanya Whelan's Delilah. Aren't those colors wonderful?

See you soon,
Dana 

49 comments:

  1. I absolutely LOVE Shepherds! and Maya is beautiful! Those eyes!!

    Brady Bug melts your heart too!

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  2. They are so beautiful and what a wonderful story on how they came to live with you!

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  3. What a lovely story! Those are lucky doggies to have someone like you to care for them. Your quilt is truly lovely. I was so caught up in looking at your dogs, I had to scroll back up to the top and pay special attention to the quilt.

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  4. You have 2 gorgeous looking dogs there, and the quilt is wonderful too.

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  5. I love reading about wonderful rescue stories like this. That quilt is gorgeous! I need to find some of that fabric - so fresh and soft.

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  6. I love to hear of rescue dogs, that's how we got both of ours. Your two are so cute oh and your quilts are lovely too! Linda

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  7. wonderful story of two lucky dogs, and I love the photo of Brady trying to get on the quilt... so funny...

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  8. Both Maya and Brady are gorgeous fur babies. Thank you for sharing your story.

    Marilyn

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  9. Both of your babies are adorable! Thank you for sharing their story and I'm so glad it has a happy ending :)

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  10. What a terrific pair -- twins, how funny :-) Maya looks like Anastasia, now long gone, she's gorgeous! I can just imagine the mischief those two get into, and laugh when I think about them pulling a branch into the house.

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  11. Glad you have given them such a wonderful home! I love those beautiful shepherds!

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  12. Beautiful quilt helpers. I loved the story of how they came to life at your home. Some pets are really lucky to have found a quilting home like yours.

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  13. I love reading about your beautiful twins with your lovely quilt! Your dogs look and sound the best company and your photos are great!
    xxx Teje

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  14. Usually, I would be drooling over your gorgeous quilt but I love the story about your beautiful dogs.

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  15. Wonderful story of two lucky pets, Just love the double names!

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  16. Beautiful dogs and love that you rescued them both!The Twins...adorable!
    Yes that is a very pretty quilt too!

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  17. I love your quilt and pups! I have a hound too - so sweet!

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  18. lol!!! I just love the shot of Brady trying so very hard to lay on a hanging quilt!

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  19. The best post ever - love love love the happy endings for your babies. They are beautiful and you deserve a medal - although no medal could be better than their love, I am sure. (Our dogs used to park themselves by the patio doors for hours on end - we called it Living Television.)

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  20. Wonderful story, and quilts in the background. We've always done rescues, too. It's truly a win-win situation.

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  21. What a handful!! Thanks for sharing!
    P

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  22. Love the photo of Brady laying on the quilt with Maya watching!Wonderful rescue story!

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  23. Happy rescue story! I love it when our furry friends are taken care of. Your 'twins' are beautiful. I love how Brady tried to plant his backside on that hanging quilt. Beautiful quilts too, by the way!

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  24. They are so cute! And I couldn't help but laugh at Brady trying to lay on the hanging quilt!!

    It's so neat to hear other resuce stories and see dogs living happily ever after...

    Jennifer :)

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  25. Oh I think both Brady Bug and Maya Grace are absolutely beautiful four legged children. It is funny how Brady Bug wants the quilts to himself, even when they are hanging. I'm so glad that you rescued both of these cute kids and are giving them a loving home, with beautiful quilts too.

    Thank you for sharing your story.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  26. That photo of Brady cracked me up...him trying to get on it with it hanging in the air. I love dogs so much. Thank you for rescuing two beauties!

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  27. Your dogs are beautiful also the quilts.

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  28. Welcome to blogging world - you'll have lots of fun! And your dogs are just too beautiful, really lovely furry friends.

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  29. You have 2 gorgeous looking dogs there, and the quilt is wonderful too. Very Cute!

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  30. Wow your pets are beautiful. And they seem to love your quilts.

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  31. Your dogs are so special! How funny to call them "The Twins" when they are up to trouble (seafood buffet - haha). Your quilts are very pretty!

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  32. Gorgeous dogs! So sweet to see pics of them on your beautiful quilts. :)

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  33. What beautiful dogs! And wonderful quilts.

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  34. Dana I noticed your lovely quilt in the very first picture of Maya the colors are very complementary and the result is wonderful.

    I love that your dogs have middle names. My cats both adopted our last names when we brought them in as babies so I know just what you mean about using it means they're in trouble.

    Your anecdote of Bugs Mange is a great one and a testament to you and your family. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. How could we not notice the quilt. It's beautiful. And so are your pups :-)

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  36. Thank you so much for sharing the stories of Maya and Brady! They are both lovely dogs and it's just so wonderful that you found each other!

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  37. I loved seeing and reading about your two sweet dogs. What is it about dogs? They just melt my heart!

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  38. Both Maya Grace and Brady Bug are adorable and the quilt too!

    Meet my dog at:
    http://lapis-lazuli-q.blogspot.com/2010/05/zorans-memories.html

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  39. Wonderful post! I love your twins. Their personalities just shine:) They must bring endless fun and joy to you (except when bringing in shellfish). So happy to have discovered your blog.

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  40. Your dogs are gorgeous and your post very cute and humorous. I got a good laugh out of your one dog trying to get on the quilt that was hanging. What a nice story you shared about getting your kids too. I also have two rescued dogs, mine are both seniors, in fact all 3 of my dogs are seniors. I go over and walk the neighbors young dogs sometimes just to have that young dog experience. Oh, your quilt is also beautiful as is the one in your birthday post. Happy Belated birthday, btw.

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  41. I can tell I am going to need a box of tissues to keep checking out all the entries. I love your stories of your babies, even if it did bring tears to my eyes. I think You are a wonderful person.
    Hugs, carolyn

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  42. Thanks for sharing your lovely dogs with us!

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  43. Lovely dogs! And your quilt is pretty too.

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  44. They are great dogs with a great story. Oh yeah, the quilts are cute too.

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  45. Thanks for sharing their stories with us and yours hearts with them :)

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  46. Brady and Maya are gorgeous dogs. And I love the quilt. I've been looking around your blog, and I must say, I really like the cheery nature of your quilts.

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  47. Hola
    Me encantan tus mascotas y tus quilts!!!
    Saludos desde Argentina!!!

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  48. The twins are so beautiful! Maya Grace has a very innocent face, I just know she would never get into any trouble. :-) I love Miss Brady Bugs eyes, 2 different colors. Oh, and the quilts are beauties too. :-)

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