Sadie Saves

Hi everyone, it’s me Sadie wishing you a Happy Sunday, and asking you to help me get the word out about my friend Jake, who is still hoping to be adopted. You may remember that I introduced him to you on August 2^nd, and he’s available for adoption through the Second Chance Animal Shelter in East Brookfield, Massachusetts.  Please share his picture and story with your family, friends and social networks.  Together I’m sure we will find him a ‘forever family.’  I thank you for your help.  Love, Sadie”

“Jake says, ‘Hello everyone. I’m a six-year old Australian Shepherd mix looking for an active family to adopt me.  I’m a friendly boy that enjoys going for long walks and playing fetch.  I need to go to an adult home who can work with me getting out my energy and working on turning me into even more of a gentleman.  I like to think of myself as King and would be best with no other animals to challenge my reign.  I am a super dog in the right environment and would excel in an environment where I can focus my energy into correct channels.  I am a loyal boy and have a lot of love to give.  I go for daily adventures with one of my friends here at the shelter to his lake house.  I love going for rides in his truck and meeting new people.  He says I do wonderful and really enjoy relaxing at the lake.  Please stop by Second Chance Animal Shelter to see if I am the right fit for you.”’

A message from author Jeff T. Bauer ~

"Sadie, the fictional talking dog, and her fictional family of intelligent canines are based on real-life rescued Chihuahuas that my wife and I have adopted over the years.  Anybody who lives with a dog realizes how smart they really are and even if they can't speak Doglish there's certainly love and intelligence in their beautiful eyes.  So many animals, dogs and cats, are discarded or euthanized every year because there's simply too many of them out there and not enough loving human homes to adopt them,  Dogs and cats totally rely on the humans that domesticated them to survive.  I hope through Sadie's stories that more people will come to appreciate the wonder and responsibility we have to welcome these animals into our lives or at least help keep the unwanted population lower by spay and neuter.

Sadie Saves is serious business spoken by a cute fictional character.  Just sit back and imagine if there truly was a spokesdog for all dog-and-cat kind.  Wouldn't you rather save an animal at a shelter that's probably looking at a shortened lifespan if it isn't adopted?  Who knows, maybe the next adopted dog will turn out to be the real-life speaking Sadie."

Tais Toi does the Hamptons

“Hi, it’s me Sadie here. My cyber pal, the beautiful and famous, Tais Toi, a/k/a Jolie, who is a member of the Renaissance performance troop, The Trouvères is pausing from her world tour to check in with us while vacationing in the Hamptons! Tais Toi says, 

 “Jolie” photo courtesy of daddy & mommy, Michael and Grace Peters

‘Greetings from the village of Southampton, New York my dearest friend and fans! We’re taking a few days off for some much needed rest and relaxation before heading off to Connecticut to continue our World Tour.  Originally, we were scheduled to vacation on Martha’s Vineyard, but we thought it best to steer clear of all the paparazzi during the First Family’s vacation. Also, I didn’t want to steal the spotlight nor make the job of the Secret Service agents more stressful.   Daddy Michael and mommy Grace are taking me to the beach today, and then later this evening we’re attending a private soiree for some Hollywood types. Anyway, what do you think of my new beach attire – is it me?   Well, my dear Sadie and friends, I must run! Till we meet again.  <3 Tais Toi”’

Sadie Saves: Contest Winner

“Hi everyone, it’s me Sadie 

Sadie photo courtesy Jeff & Jacki Bauer

I’m here to announce the winner of THE NAME THESE PUPPIES CONTEST. Drum roll please and congratulations to:

~ Cindy Butler (via Peanut) ~

Signed copies of Sadie Sapiens and Canine Colony will soon arrive at her door.

And the winning names for each puppy

BANDIT

TRAVELING DOG or TD for short

PEANUT

SAM

SHORTIE

SALLY

 

I also have some other wonderful news to share – four of June’s puppies have been adopted!!  There are still two more puppies that would love to find a ‘forever family.’  So, if you would please, spread the word with your family, friends and social networks, and together we can bring them to their new homes. Adoption information is available at the City of Tallahassee – Animal Service Center’sFacebook page. Thank you. Love, Sadie

Paperwork...

“My friend Kitteh says, ‘No problem. You’re welcome! Since these are marked Accounts Payable, I know exactly where they need to be filed.”’

Photo courtesy Barry Gillogly

 

Monday Blues

“My friend Chester says, I hate Mondays. You always work late and I’m left alone all day, and when you come home, you don’t want to play. (Sigh) I just hate Mondays.”’

Dog by George Hodan

                                                                       

Sadie Saves on Sundays

“Hi, it’s me Sadie! I totally agree with what Mahatma Gandhi once said, ‘You must be the change you wish to see in the world.’ And, since today is Sunday, I wanted to help to make a change in the life of my friend, ‘Dingo,’ who is looking for his forever family."

"Dingo says, ‘Don't let my name fool you, I'm actually quite civilized unlike my wild namesake! I’m a small, male, short-coat/mix Chihuahua and I’m 3 years/3 months old. 

Would you like a buddy to walk with you everyday? I enjoy going for my walks everyday with my human friends here at the Second Chance Animal Shelter. And, if given the choice I would walk all day! :-) (Though I have to admit the belly rubs after my walks are very enjoyable as well.)  If you’d like more information about me, please contact the Second Chance AnimalShelter and be sure to give them my name along with my ID # 23966446. Hope you’ll come to meet me and we can go for a walk! “’

 

Twelve New Year Wishes # 9

“Sadie” photo Courtesy Jeff and Jacki Bauer

“A  wish  for  'forgiveness'  so  that  you  never  go  to  bed  at  night  angry  at  someone…  for  something.  Forgive  and  move  on.  Love,  Sadie”

OK, who did it?!

“My  friend  Thelma  says,  ‘Honest  mom,  what  makes  you  think  I  did  it ?”’

                                                               The Look by Peter Griffin

Let's Party !!!

“My  friend  Brutis  says,  ‘Hey,  if  today  happens  to  be  your  birthday,  boy  are  you  in  luck!!  I’m  available  to  help  you  celebrate!  Cheers  dude  or  dudette !”’

                                                                   Happy Birthday by Xposid

   

Camera Shy

“Doe  says,  ‘Do  you  think  this angle  makes  my  butt  look  big?!”’

                                                                           Who's There..... by Junior Libby

                                                                             

The Dinner Date

“Crocodile  says,  ‘I’m  so-o-o-o-o  glad  you  changed  your  mind  and  decided  to  join  me  for   dinner!”’

                                                                                   Crocodile by Bobby Mikul

Separation Anxiety

“My  friend  Janna  says,  ‘You’re  leaving  for  work  again  now,  aren’t  you?   What  time  will  you  be  home?”’

Janna by Javier Baño

                                                                                        

The Psychotherapy Session

“White  Faced  Whistling  Duck  says,  ‘So,  relax  and  tell  me  all  about  it.   Have  you  had this  intense  craving  for  Christmas  cookies  recently,  or  has  this  been  an  annual  seasonal  occurrence  that  you’ve  been  struggling  with for a long time?”’

                                                                   Photo by George Hodan

Quiet on the set...

“After  viewing  yesterday’s  video  that  included  my  canine  actor  friends,  my  newest  cyber  pal,  Duckworth  the  Doxie  says,  ‘All  right,  Mr.  DeMille,  I'm  ready  for  my  close-up.”’

                                                                                                                               Photo by Paula Slade

Words of Wisdom

                                                                  "Sadie" photo courtesy Jeff and Jacki Bauer
 
“Hi,  it’s  me  Sadie!   It  occurred  to  me  recently  that  I’ve  been  translating  the  speech  of  so  many  of  my  animal  friends  and  have  neglected  to  offer  you  some  thought  provoking  words  of  wisdom.   Well,  here  goes,  a  quotation  from  ~  James  Thurber,  who  was  born  on  this  day  120  years  ago.   ‘The  dog  has  got  more  fun  out  of  Man  than  Man  has  got  out  of  the  dog,  for  the  clearly  demonstrable  reason  that  Man  is  the  more  laughable  of  the  two  animals.’   (Definitely  something  to  think  about!)   If  you  watch  the  video  below from Roadshow  Films  YouTube  Channel  it  proves  Mr.  Thurber’s  point,  and  also  explains  why  making  movies  with  animal  actors  costs  so  much  money!  (I  guess  we  canines  get  the  last  laugh!)   :-)   Love,  Sadie”’

Writing Holiday Cards...

"My  newest  friend  (and  she  sure  is  pretty),  Mitzi  the  Maltese  says,   'Oh,  I  sure  do  want  to  share  the  fun  and  be  on  your blog.  I  am  a  real  cyber  dog!   Now,  I'll  have  to  go  back  to  those  holiday  cards,  so  please  excuse me.  Hugs,  tail  wags  and  sniffs  to  my  new   friend  Sadie!."'

"Thanks  for  stopping  by  Mitzi!   Cyber  hugs,  tail  wags  and  sniffs  back  at  you!   Love, Sadie"

Itzi Bitzi Mitzi IV AKC Registered

Photo  courtesy of Shelley Knee Johnson

"P. S.  Mitzi  -  be  sure  to  tell  all  your animal  friends that  if  they  want  to be  part  of  the  fun  on  my blog,  please  e-mail me at  sadiesapiens@gmail.com  "

Deck the Halls...

"Hi  there,  it's  me  Sadie,  just  stopping  by  to  tell  you  it's  time  to  get  the  tree  up,  it's  time  to  get the  lights  on,  it's  time  to   DECK THE HALLS!   

Hope  you  enjoy  this  little  musical  interlude presented  by  all  my  animal  friends." 

Love,  Sadie

                                                                      Thanks to the TalkingAnimals YouTube Channel

Bad Hair Day...

“Lama  says,  ‘I  told  them  to  just  take  a  little  off  the  sides  and  cut  the  top  much  shorter,  and  look what  they  did!!  Well,  there  goes  my chance  for  looking  cool  at  the  holiday   season  party.”'  

                         

                                                                                                             Heaton Park Animal Reserve photo by John Luty               

Holidays are Stressful...

“Squirrel says, ‘Nope!  It’s not here!  Nope!  It’s not there!  Nope!  It’s not anywhere!!   Now, where did I hide that acorn?”’

Squirrel by George Hodan

Hmmm, so you missed your bus...

“Lion  says,  ‘Seriously?   You’re  asking  ME  for  directions?!   It  must  be  my  lucky  day!!'''

                                                                                 King of the Jungle by Holly Chaffin