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Name that smile!

Be it friendliest, most beautiful, goo-fi-est, mischievous ...

You may recognize Sophie as the Patriot Critters page cover girl
~ http://www.therealmartha.com/patriotcritters/index.htm ~
a special four-legged family members celebration!

Mom Sammie suggested the contest, Sophie's on top again

"Mom says I have the MOST kissable Lips EVER! She loves me SOOOO much! But she's jealous cuz my 'black lipstick' never rubs off and it's MY secret!"
http://www.myfurrytales.com/
Must-have for new family members, Sam's critter memory journals

Speaking of family members ...

I think my new nephew Boris bears a striking resemblance to Sophie.

Somewhere between the yawn and "What'choo lookin' at, huh?" ... there was a smile ...

It's hard to be super cute all the time. Bobo was just back from the foo-foo shop, sporting new haircut and Halloween kerchief. Momma Sue's doing nappy-time back rub.

Sue found Bobo twin to demonstrate the proper Shi Tzu happy tongue display.

Now, that's more like it.

Below, "The dingbat is doing his afternoon tussle with his beddie. He has one each afternoon and evening. Just rolls around biting at the thing and flinging his legs in all directions. Only lasts a few minutes but seems to make him happy. ;oD Crazy coot!"

I'll have to catch Scoopy's outside drop, roll and scratch technique. By the time he's done wiggling all over, upside down, he's collected about a pound of grass, leaves and twigs to bring back in the house. Scoopy's the cover boy for next page, and toy link there will take you to lots more cuties and funnies.

Buster had a pretty vigorous routine too, never caught that but this is a fave smile-maker. OK, everybody say, "Aawwwwwwww."

If this isn't a guaranteed smile-maker, I don't know what is. No credit attached :(  Somebody certainly deserves a special visit from the Great Pumpkin, at least!

Sorry no credit here either, would love to know how those markings developed.

Caught this at the shelter. Added the © in case of use as fund-raiser ... maybe mouse-pads. Happy to share with any animal welfare agency, would appreciate any ideas/manufacturing leads.

Odie deserves equal time - always makes me smile.

Questions/comments/suggestions/submissions: LibbyK9@aol.com or MarthaJones1@aol.com (see mail notes below)

Any dog's ultimate fantasy

Wow, they dream in motion, across the pond too!

Didn't occur to me to add here until Joy sent with "Happy Dog" caption. Then Sammie sent the animated version. First time it came around, I sent to Helen suggesting this could very well be Dudley's (a.k.a. very baaaaaaaad little dog) next trick.

See, he's ready ...

Watch for Dudley the Menace feature coming soon.

Sammie also sent this oldie, truly a goldie

Inner Strength

If you can start the day without caffeine or pep pills,
If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food everyday and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when loved ones are too busy to give you time,
If you can overlook when people take things out on you when, through no fault of your own, something goes wrong,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can face the world without lies and deceit,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can relax without liquor,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
If you can do all these things ...

Then you are probably the family dog.

I like this ending: Then you are almost as good as your dog.

Joanne's Babie and Tiger, always happy, always together

Tiger, four years old (on the right) was given to me when he was only four weeks old. Bottle fed him like you would a newborn baby. Yup, every two to three hours. Of course my son and daughter helped me. Wish I had taken pictures of them asleep with the bottle in their hands as Tiger fell off to sleep in their arms wrapped in a blanket! Was such a sight to see :)

Babie came into our lives as Tiger needed a small mate to grow with. They became the best of friends, stuck by each other no matter what. Tiger is a loving and caring cat not only toward humans. He made sure Babie was fed first and was groomed only by Tiger. They had a wonderful life together :) We lost Babie to cancer when he was two. I miss him to this day :(  

Molly, lazin' in the grass

Caught between a "Spot" and a "Ruff" place

Fraze is unfazed - evidentally he does not share Billy's sense of humor - wait a minute, Ooopsie ... Shhhh, don't tell - that's really a sneeze.

What? You haven't seen the latest in ear arrangements? And Greatest Dane goof smiles? This is Miss Casey at six months.

Reeses, not smiling, but he should be - can't father any babies!

I love it, any excuse for a spay/neuter message. Rina knows me well :) If S/N is your "thang" too, check out printables telling it like it is: http://www.therealmartha.com/spayneuter/index.htm

Had to swipe this, may or may not get "real" permission to use. Leilah's mom clearly states she has a hard time keeping up with mail. Not surprising, http://www.wonderpuppy.net/  is an all-around wonderful site featuring humor, serious/important issues/info, great links and much miscellaneous.

Had to snatch this one too - Leilah almost looks haughty showing off her new pal Copper. Must read how dogs and Mom overcame grief together: http://www.wonderpuppy.net/copper.htm

Excerpt: Leilah started to come around first, since she now had a new playmate to pounce on! She just had to convince him and Copper became convinced pretty quickly. She's not one to take no for an answer unless he really put his foot down (which he did a couple of times - Copper can cuss like a canine sailor if he feels the situation requires it). They brought laughter back to this house. I went back to work a week later. Upon returning home at night, I wasn't slapped in the face the absence of my husband, but buoyed by a couple of crazy dogs who were thrilled to see me. Copper was a keeper. Now, I had to get to work getting Copper settled in, teach him the house rules, socialize him, and most of all, teach him not to panic at noise.

Sorry no credit on this one, dug it out of a really old file.

Popeye lives to be spoiled in Connecticut.

Mom Cindy sent this one after the above was already on page - now it's a double LOL ... and a triple ... from Sue, "Looks like he's saying, "I am what I am and that's all what I am!'"

"You name it, I can get away with it ... I have no idea who peed over there." This is Little Lady Layla - what a doll baby. To new mom Julie, good luck keeping a straight face! And thanks to Marie for sharing. Contact: MajesdaB's Boston Terriers, Marie Inman, Roses4BT@aol.com, 919-528-3433 (leave message)

Sue's Sweeties

PekaPom Chan demonstrates his famous razzberry - just kidding, caught him mid-sneeze.

My, what a ferocious underbite you have!

Whenever an animal comes on TV, grinning WinkMeister (real name Bosley) runs and jumps clear to the top trying to get them.

Bosley's acrobatics illustrate one side of Yorkieness. The funniest overall description, "They're cats in a dog bodies," is absolutely true. Obviously, I'm partial to Yorkies, see the Teddiest Bear with Doxie Heidi below and with Lib as a pup challenging the macho man: http://members.aol.com/Libbyk9/Faveguys.index.html

Fergie, so named because she's not quite "royal" (3/4 Yorkie and 1/4 Shi Tzu) and has the same strawberry-blonde, unruly hair as the duchess. Love that regal nod.

http://www.angelfire.com/oh2/crazy1/index.html
Sue's site: a little something for everyone and a whole lot of Texas

Meshia smiles a lot, finally caught one - "This girl is a hoot"
All Bonnie's girls are standing up for our flag here: http://www.therealmartha.com/patriotcritters/index.htm
They each have their own pages too: http://cairnsandfriends.homestead.com/ and brand new pages for Playboys: http://cairnsandfriends.homestead.com/StuddMuffin.html and Diva friends: http://cairnsandfriends.homestead.com/bowwowdiva.html

Santa Paws and friends put lots of neat stuff for Woody to find under his tree
www.woodythewestie.co.uk

Buster's desperate-for-whatever's-on-the-table, can't-you-see-I'm-starving

"Fastest, slurpiest, face-washing tongue in the Midwest"
http://www.therealmartha.com/BegRoyale/index.htm
The Beggar Royale and Friends

Miss Liberty, M.E. (Mutt Extraordinaire), carefree adolescent destined for journalistic distinction ~ as in certain other luminaries' style, glam shot ran with column.

Always killed me when she'd grin so big some people thought it was a snarl. If she really had a thing for an individual, the whole body went into spastic overjoyment.
http://members.aol.com/Libbyk9/index.html
Dog's Eye View

One pooped pup

You can't see the smile, nevertheless, Lib had to be the happiest camper around after a full day attacking her fave chewy ... a log hanging from a tree limb. Gawd she was such a little beastie, more: http://members.aol.com/Libbyk9/libgallery.index.html

The Dane above reminded me of this pic. Miss Jennifer Jones, always thrilled to pile into the Volks. Quite a sight! And yes she is sitting on my lap.

Phoebe was the puppy I had to have from a friend's Peke's litter.
She immediately attached herself to my dad, the guy who only liked big dogs. Wrapped him right around her little paws.

This was as smiley as Casey was going to get about me tying on a bow. Now we know that's not safe of course ... back then, all the dogs suffered the same tradition. They still do - but never unsupervised.

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. ~ Phyllis Diller

Show off your sweetie's pearly whites: LibbyK9@aol.com or BusterdaDude@aol.com

Please use "Critter smile" in subject line, unknowns with attachments must be deleted due to virus threats. Embedded images preferred if possible.

The mail eating buggies have been working overtime (worse than usual) - if I don't answer in a day or two, please try again.

Hurry back - lots more cuties coming soon! Need more cats and other critters too.

A be-careful-what-you-ask-for lesson

Those upturned mouths do look like smiles! Bahia (taller) and Habibi appear in live nativity scenes in the Des Moines area. Bahia is a sweetie, even gives kisses sometimes. Plus, she is a MAJOR cookie monster! LOVES the Christmas cookies Joy sneaks to her.

More smiles, silly fun and heartwarmers

http://www.therealmartha.com/whizlist/index.htm ~ International Courtesy Whiz Exchange, the one and only virtual whiz-a-roo!

http://www.therealmartha.com/adopt/index.htm ~ Meet the Shelter Sweeties

http://www.therealmartha.com/Special%20Adopt/index.htm ~ Special Needs Adoptathon report, with pics

http://www.therealmartha.com/adoptstray/index.htm ~ Rescue/Adopt-a-Stray Day, more great pics, info and links

http://www.therealmartha.com/Watchmy6/index.htm ~ SEAL pups?

http://www.therealmartha.com/LPNs/index.htm ~ Licensed Practical Noogiests, the four-legged, sloppy kissin' kind

http://www.therealmartha.com/journey/index.htm ~ Companion animal tribute

http://www.therealmartha.com/PianoDog/index.htm ~ Christmas Angel

http://www.therealmartha.com/rescue/index.htm ~ What rescue is all about

http://www.therealmartha.com/WARK9/index.htm ~ "Adopted" K9 unit

http://www.therealmartha.com/patriotcritters/index.htm ~ Special four-legged family members celebration!

http://www.therealmartha.com/SayCheese/index.htm ~ Woodie, the worldly Westie

http://www.therealmartha.com/ThinkIt/index.htm ~ Think and Swim, pup's first puddle

Twiz smilin' ~ http://www.funnypostcard.com/funny/posts/263.shtml

Smilin' Labs ~ http://labradorlifeline.org/cybershow/smilinglabs.htm

Lotsa smilin' Libbys ~ http://members.aol.com/Libbyk9/lotsalibbyslibbyslib.index.htm

Kitty smile ~ http://sendapet.net/fun/keepsmiling/index.php

Duncan, "I love you this much." ~ http://www.funnypostcard.com/funny/posts/204.shtml

The latest from Funny Dog ~ http://www.funnypostcard.com/funny/posts/c0.shtml

Rank critters or enter yours ~ http://www.rankmypet.com/index.php/show (lotsa smilin' cuties, unfortunately some pics too dark or fuzzy)

http://www.ultimutt.com/ ~ Say it with dogs! Motivational artwork - posters and greeting cards; must see: http://www.ultimutt.com/usearch.php3?keyword=Excess

http://www.wegmanworld.com/thedogs.shtml ~ Weimaraners in delightfully imaginative poses & http://www.wegmanworld.com/thedogs-fayray.shtml ~ A certain smile

Thanks to Woodie the wise Westie (featured above) for this important info from http://www.petsmile.org/ ~ let's hope the Smile Month idea catches on all over!

Dental disease doesn't just mean smelly breath - it is a whole body disease. Infection can spread to affect the kidneys, heart valves and other areas. Pet Smile Month is determined to try and help combat the biggest infectious disease of pets.

During May 2003 Pet Smile Month is providing complimentary dental check-ups for pets. These check-ups are being carried out at registered Pet Smile Month veterinary practices throughout the UK.

Smile some more ...

http://www.therealmartha.com/HappyBday/index.htm ~ All-purpose, CYA b-day page, must-see Guess who licked your cake?!

http://www.therealmartha.com/stress/index.htm ~ Stress busters ... when

http://www.therealmartha.com/brightspots/index.htm ~ Wit and wisdom gathered from every day goings on, special events, occasions, critters, friends ... real people what-have-yous - includes something for everyone, with special attention paid to the sneakin'-up-on-50 crowd

http://www.therealmartha.com/buttments/index.htm ~ Silly naughties, not vulgar


http://www.therealmartha.com/Granny_Greetings/index.htm ~ Collection of oldie-goldies, memories, original compositions and personal tributes, humor and happy tears

http://www.ncdl-dogpile.co.uk/ ~ For every search made on the DogPile search engine a donation will be made to the National Canine Defence League (NCDL), the UK's largest dog welfare charity. Cool, my sites are listed - proof positive of excellence :) DogPile's my fave from now on. Maybe US and other countries' humane societies will soon be able to benefit too. In the meantime, paws across the pond works for me. This kind of thing has a way of going around and coming back to best advantage for all.

http://www.accy.net/dogrules.htm and http://www.accy.net/catrules.htm - Waaay too funny

http://www.wonderpuppy.net/canwehelp/ - Facts and good advice for anyone considering giving up a pet. Of course that's not YOU, send to people who need the education to resolve problems first - might cost a life otherwise.

http://www.wonderpuppy.net/ - Humor, serious/important issues/info, great links ... much miscellaneous

See Kitty Smile link above to send this pic with a poem as a card ... however be aware that your send addresses have a remarkable tendency to end up on junk mail lists. Not picking on that particular site, happens all the time, everywhere. Easier to send this whole page anyway, just copy and paste URL into an e-mail - aolers can drag the heart at top right (or click to save in faves). I keep addresses by request only: SendNewPage@aol.com (please specify subject - index of variety page links is below).

Pop on over to new spay/neuter graphics collection - printable pages, happy to customize with logo, your own message too ~ http://www.therealmartha.com/spayneuter/index.htm

Any effort given to distribution, even if it takes just one momma off the street, will save thousands of lives ... that's the biggest, absolutely, positively guaranteed smile of all.

Smile about this! Proceeds from purchases made at the Caryn.com store benefit animal rescue organizations around the US. Check http://www.caryn.com/holiday/ for all kinds of holiday fun and links.

Go ahead, you think up a caption

Sure I can smile ... see! ~ Sue

I've been told I resemble Wallace Beery. ~ Helen

Sure I'm happy, come here and I'll give you a hug. ~ Wysper

http://www.qnet.com/~pontius/smile/smilelmp_1[1].htm - Very cute smiley page

Had to stash these cuties somewhere ...

These two are part of a group of varied mood expressions. If you'd like the whole bunch just ask: MarthaJones1@aol.com (please use smiley group as subject line).

Want more? http://www.therealmartha.com/smile2/index.htm  

All my other pages above lead to a mess o' variety pages, with more links (inside/outside) and don't miss main index for the whole hodgepodgedty mishmash ~ http://www.therealmartha.com/indexgraphiccr/default.htm

Need a break in the kitchen?  www.TheRealMartha.com ~ Real easy recipes for real busy, real people (not for fans of the UnReal Martha)

http://www.therealmartha.com/editingetc/index.htm - Necessary, naughty or nice ... every message has a price!