Maggie the English American Cocker Spaniel pup tagged me to share 8 random facts about myself:

Rules: List eight ( 8 ) random facts about yourself. Tag eight people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them ). Let them know they've been tagged by leaving them a comment on their blogs.

1) I love durians (and I mean L.O.V.E)

2) I do not like it when strangers try to stroke me

3) I enjoy licking/ biting/ chewing my paws

4) I do not like lightning and/ or thunder

5) I like getting tummy rubs

6) I do not like to be left alone at home

7) I love squeaky toys

8) I just learnt how to do the 'Bang' trick (*dripping with sarcasm* THANKS Papa...)

Now I tag Boo's brother, Dopey, Toby the Puggle, Toffee, Seadra and Zoe, Scrappy and Pebbles and Lacy Lulu to share with us 8 facts about themselves!

Happy weekend ahead!!

The mango tree at papa's home in Malaysia is FINALLY bearing fruits!! There are 3 mango trees in papa's home, but the strange thing is that only one of the trees has been bearing fruits... the other two just have not been bearing fruits for years. Strange huh... does any pup know the reason??

Mama likes mangoes, so she is looking forward to them getting ripe so that she can eat them! I hope she will bring some back for me...

Some of you may still remember one of my ealier posts about Benjy right? We found out about it last week but mom didn't know how to break the news to everyone. Aunty W's family had sent BOTH Benjy and Coffee (the miniature poodle) to SPCA! My hoomans still find it difficult to believe that they sent 2 perfectly healthy dogs to SPCA without even trying to re-home them *speechless*...

The reason why Benjy and Coffee are in this predicament is because their neighbours had complained a few times that they bark in the middle of the night (both of them are confined to the back yard all the time), and they can't be let into the house at night because they are not toilet-trained (Aunty W's house had been renovated so they don't allow Benjy and Coffee into the house anymore in case they have 'accidents').

Mom thinks that they also lack interaction with the family. While they get food and water, they are sadly lacking love and attention from the family... or toys and activities to keep them occupied... no walkies for them either... and I serious doubt if they remember when they got their last tummy rub from anyone ... The problem of them barking in the middle of the night could be due to all these factors and also all the pent-up energy and boredom.

Their fate is now uncertain because the SPAC here will normally try to re-home animals that are younger.. and Benjy and Coffee are no spring chickens (8 years old and 7 years old respectively), and them not being toilet-trained could be a big 'disadvantage' to prospective owners.

It's no fault of theirs that Aunty W chose to buy and bring them home;

It's no fault of theirs that their hoomans did not toilet-train them when they were pups;

It's no fault of theirs that Aunty W got herself a cute, new pup;

It's no fault of theirs that their hoomans decided that they have no time to care for and play with them;

It's no fault of theirs that they have now been sent away and their fates now hang by a thread...

So WHOSE fault is it??

A very upset and annoyed Huskee Boy.

Some of you asked for photos of Girl Girl and Moosie.. Here's the aerial shot of them in their respective homes having a chat across the 'fence'... Can you see them??

I am patrolling around Girl Girl's home to make sure that it is safe for her...

Hmmm... I think Girl Girl was trying to chew her way through the bars to get over to Moosie's house..

Mama must have missed me so much during the time that they were away in Hong Kong, that's why she couuldn't stop hugging and kissing me when she came back.. (as you can see from the 2nd photo, I was trying to squirm out of her *killer* grasp as she was holding me too tightly and I couldn't breath!!)

Here's what they got for me as 'compensation' for leaving me behind... In addition to the toys, I also got some dog cookies but silly mom forgot to take photos (surprise, surprise...)!!

Oh and last but not least, guess who is staying over for the week??!

Girl Girl and Moosie are fast becoming firm friends and have been chatting with each other from their respective 'houses' (they are placed side by side). The hoomans didn't want to put them together because with Moosie being a whole lot bigger than Girl Girl, she might give her too much 'attention' and 'lovin'.

I leave you with this grumpy-faced photo of myself for I will not be posting next week. Mama and papa are going for a short vacation (again) to Hong Kong and this time, grandpapa and grandmama will be joining them. The Maid will be staying behind to take care of me (Thank doG!!) as she's been to Hong Kong about 3 months ago. The house is going to be so empty and quiet... And I am going to miss all the delicious (read: hooman) food that grandpapa likes to slip to me un-noticed during mealtimes. I think I might starve during this period...

Oh yes, here's something happier to look forward to though - Girl Girl's family will be going to Korea to visit Mr Rain next week and Girl Girl will be coming over to stay with us for a week!! I am so excited that I can hardly wait.. This is the first time Moosie and I have a friend staying over with us... I am sure Girl Girl and Moosie will get along fabulously and they can talk about all the girlie stuff all night long!!

The only downside is that Mama wanted me to tidy up the house to prepare for Girl Girl's arrival.. I have 3 full baskets of toys, so to make sure that all the toys are neatly kept away by the time Girl Girl arrives, I think I will have to spend this weekend spring-cleaning. Moosie's also been told to tidy up her cage too, so this will be a busy weekend for us.

So my friends,I will 'see' you in a week's time. Until then, don't forget this cute face!! (I am not trying to be dramatic, but I am so gonna miss all of you so much!!)

I caught 'someone' peeping at me through the bushes when I was leaving some 'pee mail' for my friends in the neighbourhood. If that cat is male, does it make him a 'Peeping Tom'??! He/ she didn't look very friendly so I decided not to risk it by going over and say 'hi'.. . so much for trying to be a 'friendly neighbour'.

********** A MeSSaGe fRoM MOOSIE ***********

My big brother Huskee Boy told me that handsome Scrappy and his cute as a button sister, Pebbles, were asking for photos of me... THANK YOU Scrappy and Pebbles for thinking of me!!

Well, I have been trying to hide from the spotlight (or rather, the flashlights of the camera) a bit because apparently the color of my fur seems to be changing... It changed from a black/ dark grey color to a dark chocolatey-brown... The hoomans started to notice the subtle change 2 weeks back and it became more apparent lately.

Last night, Huskee Boy told me that I am like a 'Chameleon'... I have no idea what a 'Chameleon' is but nonetheless, it's got me very worried because I have always thought that I belong to a breed of pups called 'HamsTerriers', just like Girl Giril, but now, I am a 'Chameleon'??! Although Huskee assured me that he'd always love me whatever the color of my fur is, I am still worried.. What if I turn orange?? Or even green?? doG forbid!!

The photo on top is an old photo and the other one is a recent one... can you spot any difference?? And can any pup tell me what a 'Chameleon' is? I hope it's just another pup breed...

Worried Squeaks from MOOSIE

Papa received a forwarded email from a friend yesterday and shared it with mama and I. It touched us deeply so I wanted to share it with everyone. The subject of the email is 'Do you have the same loyalty to your friends?'

The incident happened along a busy road in some part of China... A dog was seen in the middle of busy street caring for its friend, which had been hit by a car. Using its paw, the dog tried to wake its already-dead friend, and it stayed beside his friend even though it was in danger of being hit by the oncoming traffic.

* Sidenote: Why were all those people so busy with taking pictures when they should have been helping the dogs to safety??!!

Here's my Halloween costume... A friend of The Maid sent it from Japan!! I love to EAT pumpkins but I'm not too sure whether I like being DRESSED like one!! And I think I failed in trying to look scaawie though.. the hoomans tried very hard to get a shot of me that is not smiling at the camera but hey, it's not like I'd cooperate!! Heehee...

Mr Pumpkin Head??

This is a waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay overdue post and I must apologise to Boo. It's really mama's fault because she saved this picture in her new mobile phone but then had no clue how she should get it downloaded to the computer. So after a long delay (and with papa's help), we finally got the photos saved in the computer!!

Look at this big box... it came from dearest Boo in Malaysia!! I struggled to keep still for the obligatory photo taking session cos I couldn't wait to see what Boo sent me and I can't wait to rip it apart to reveal the goodies inside!! Boo's such a sweetheart.... he also sent Moosie some treats and a giant ball that she can roam around in so that she wouldn't get lost in the house.

Look at Moosie having a go at her treats.... she was already gnawing away at the package before mama can finish taking the pictures!! Anyone else who had seen her would have thought that we haven't been feeding her for a long time!!

I heard from mama that Boo's mom and Pizza-Face daddy might be coming to visit us in Singapore later part of this year!! I am so so excited to see her and I hope they will bring Boo and Dopey along! I bet Chiyo will love to meet her lover boy Cansanova in pawson and also meet with the in-laws...

Mom was out shopping for birthday pressies for her niece and nephew the other day and was looking at the Barbie doll collection that the shop had. Guess who she saw Barbie holding? *trying hard to stifle a snigger*... It was a mini-Boo Boo look-a-like with a crown on his head and a bit of PINK lace and ribbon around the neck!! (Is that really you, Boo Boo??)

close up of the Princessy looking Boo Boo..

The 'original' Boo Boo

In hindsight, Boo Boo (and all my other puggy friends) should be so proud 'cos of all the breeds out there, Barbie chose a pug as her pet!! Any pup/ hamsterrier knows how/ where I can audition to be the next pet for Barbie??

The Beautiful Bright Lights of Shanghai...

... and very bad traffic....

So many things happen this week while I was in jail... Maggie #2 is back from her super duper long vacation... Boy and Baby are busy with packing for the big move... Boo's been busy helping his mama and papa with their wedding this Sat... CONGRATULATIONS to Uncle 'Pizza-face' and Aunty S!!! 祝你们: 永结同心, 永浴爱河...

Anyway, thanks for all your support... I have been released for 'good behaviour' after my 'pee pee on the bed' saga. Some of you were surprised that I was made to 'sit' for 30min... actually this had been my form of 'punishment' since young so I am pretty used to it (of course I do 'cheat' a little bit by pretending to stretch myself in between (I think) when no one is watching...) There was even once when they made me 'sit' (I think that was another pee pee incident too) and then totally forgot about me until one hour later!! Poor me... somoeone call the SPCA quick....

Papa and mama went to the Singapore Zoo with some relatives over the weekend and took some pictures.I think the animals at the Singapore Zoo lead a much better life and I am considering to move over. Currently my application is being processed, wish me luck!

Proboscis Monkey - I cannot decide whether to say he is 'cute' or ugly'...

Do you think some of these kois are from Butchy and Snickers' pond??

Otters - Looks so cute (but really smelly!)

Tigers... eeks.. RUN for your lives!!

Ok, next to them, I could be George Clooney... Hee...

Shhhh... don't wake him up...

Look! Kangaroos!!! My mates from Down Under!!

Baboons - Can you see their funny looking bum bums?? Umm, ok that big guy didn't seem very happy with all the people staring at his bum... (then again, who would??)

Orang Utan - (GG, this photo was taken with Eil in mind!!)

For many Singaporeans, the Singapore Zoo is synonymous with Ah Meng, the Sumatran orang utan. In 1971, Ah Meng was confiscated from a family which had illegally kept her as a pet. Subsequently, she found her home in the Singapore Zoo. Ah Meng is 47 this year and being the icon that she is, she even got her very own statue!!

Zebras happily munching on their breakfast...

Ewwww.. snakes!!

It's Friday so here's wishing all pups and GG a HAPPY WEEKEND!! (mama is travelling AGAIN for the whole of next week so you'll most likely not get to hear from me till the week after - UNLESS I find a way to use papa's computer without him knowing...). Byeeeeeeeeeee....