Lexi doesn't need to grow extra fur because I bought her a (faux) mink coat! And a windbreaker. And made her a sweatsuit made out of the leg of my husband's sweatpants! hahahaha!

The loss of Leeno has brought us all together… so even in death, there is hope. I am so glad you have Chance. He is one of the cutest basenji's I've ever seen. Thank you for bringing us all together.

We had a really TERRIBLE experience with Advantix. Lexi had a neurologic reaction to the ointment placed on her neck. She started donkey kicking out of no where… it was really scary.

Of course there will be people who don't have any problems with products- and that's great. But if your dog is having problems after having used Advantix-- chances are that IT is the problem. A quick google search for Advantix Side Effects will bring up a list of user complaints.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q…oogle+S earch

And if your dog has similar symptoms to the ones listed, I would definitely recommend stopping the use of the product immediately.

The Mink.

The SweatSuit. (Ignore possessed yellow-eyes)

Double Layering Featuring the SweatSuit and the WindBreaker.

Have no fear, DANGER DOG is here!!

I'm way too cute to be a Bone Burgler! Get this balaclava off me!

My husband was supposed to be going through the closet picking out stuff to give to GoodWill. He ended up cutting up his sweatpants and socks (in procrastination) to make Lexi "tactical"… hahahah... she was fine until half way through her bone. Then she realized she didn't like the mask.

Okay… Back to your regular, naked self!

Love animals (ok, we all know I'm partial to Basenji's!!) and want to make a difference? Join me in an online fundraiser today!

I'm a stylist for Stella & Dot and am holding an online fundraiser to raise money to donate to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of the Cruelty of Animals). http://www.aspca.org/

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Thanks so much for your support!!

All the best,
Brooke Barrick ~ Miles & Lexi's Mom:)
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Sorry we haven't been on in a while. I'm working on my second job as a stylist for Stella & Dot. Check it out and tell your friends!! www.stelladot.com/barrick

Meanwhile I'm going to post some pics from the last six months!!

So, living in northern VA, just outside DC, we had the worst winter ever. Here are some pics and videos from the massive storm we got!

Click on this one- it's a video!

Notice the dogs love to lay on the heating vent. Click on this one- it's a video!

Then spring came and we went hiking!

They always tell us that they love us. Click on this one- it's a video!

We took the kids to the Basenji Convention this weekend…

My two HATE the snow. I don't think Lexi's pooped in 2 days! We've cleared a path for them, but they still try to go "off the path"– and then they sink in and come back. Ugh!!

Love these pics! Reminds me of Lexi & Miles today! They didn't want to be out in it either!!

Wow- what beautiful pics! Happy Birthday!! He is such a cutie!! Love your pics, your stories… He is such a good dog!! Thank you for sharing and for being a part of this website!!

We got a total of 20 inches- I think it's a record for around here! The dogs HATE it. Lexi just tries to tunnel through the door to get back inside where it's warm. We took the dogs to a field where they could run around. We wanted to see if they'd frolic in it like other dogs do. As soon as we let them off, Miles ran right back down our street. We thought he was trying to go home until he bolted into the first open garage (where the guy was shoveling his driveway). We caught him digging in their trash. Nice. Not doing that again!! (Please note that the entire area is shut down and there were no cars driving anywhere, in case you were wondering.) The snow is well above their heads now. We had to shovel a path for them to go to the bathroom. lol

Snowed in… what else is there to do besides take pictures of your furkids??
Merry Christmas!!

We woke up to several inches of snow this morning– the most I've ever seen in my life! Took some pics- at least another foot is expected!!

Lexi hates the snow:

Determined to find some grass…

What's all this white stuff?

First walk of the day:

Video on the walk:

Trying to get the dogs to play in the snow- these are definitely desert dogs!

Lexi being a good girl and coming out to "play".

Even our "bulldog" gets into the spirit…lol

hahahaha…. that's hilarious!!