It is HOT...

Memorial Day weekend came in on fire as the temps soared to the upper 80's... I need to learn how to enjoy the one week of spring weather that we have in New York...

So in spirit of summer, this post will include key things that we will need to ensure that everyone is comfy and not worrying about a little fur-ball overheating!

Here is the magical list!

Seriously? A Middle Name?

Yup! Rugby Marcel LeBlanc-Tridente, it’s long but perfect for the little guy. You may ask, how and why the heck did you pick Marcel for the middle name??? It is all thanks to this AMAZING youtube video titled “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” Please take the next 3 minutes and 22 seconds to watch this little piece of amazingness…

You may think I am crazy, but at least I will be prepared...

So, as many of you know, I have been doing renovations to my apartment and on Thursday (5/12) I had quite the shock when I got the quote for my bathroom from my contractor… full on hyperventilating and panic quickly ensued. It almost ruined my entire day until I went to my Sunnyside home and Rugby’s Puppy Daddy, also known as Mike, had a present for me. He really knows how to cheer me up…

In addition to this fabulous book, we also have an ongoing shopping/research list of sorts for all the fabulous toys, collars (one for every holiday of course), and everything else that goes with owning a dog. I am very proud (although Rugby is going to be very expensive)...

A History of Obsession

Rugby. A name that miraculously popped into my head three years ago when trying to figure out the BEST and most fitting representation of the English Bulldog that I would one day have. I will admit that the past four years has involved thousands of moments of dreaming, wishing and hoping for one of these smushy-faced little guys of my own:

Welcome to SmotheringRugby and the trials and tribulations of wanting and perhaps FINALLY getting Rugby in 2011!