Ponies, Kittens and Groundhog Holes

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Ammo

I spend a lot of my time on the family farm, and as I roam freely over the 20 acres I can always find plenty to do. I thought it would be a blast to share some of the fun stuff that I do on the farm with everyone, so I made my mom spend a day following me around.

ammo the dachshund on the farm

On this particular morning I visited with my pony friends Minnow & Blitz for a short while. They made funny faces at me while I sniffed around for buried treasure in the tall grass. So far my efforts have yet to produce any riches or gold, but I won’t give up.

ammo the dachshund on the farm with the cats

Then I spent a good deal of time lounging around with my kitty pals, Spider and Cricket.

ammo the dachshund on the farm with the cats

Spider and Cricket are usually quite content to spend their entire days sunning.

ammo the dachshund on the farm with the cats

Well, in Spider’s case, also wrestling bits of hay.

ammo the dachshund on the farm with the cats

Me on the other hand, I get a little bored of sunning and lounging all day. So that’s why I struck up a game of Hide and Seek with Cricket, and ultimately found this awesome stick to play with.

ammo the dachshund on the farm

And just when I was starting to think that I didn’t have anything else to show my mom (and my blog friends) about what everyday life is like for me on the farm…..

ammo the dachshund on the farm

….I remembered the holy grail of adventures, the thing that I covet the most, and don’t normally share with anyone…

ammo the dachshund on the farm

…for security purposes I can’t show you EXACTLY how I got there….

ammo the dachshund on the farm

…but regardless, WELCOME TO MY HOLE! My groundhog hole to be exact, and if I’m divulging all my secrets, then you must know that there isn’t just one hole on the farm, but ten to be exact, well eleven if you count the one across the culdesac in the neighbor’s yard.

ammo the dachshund on the farm

I know where all my little furry friends live, and I monitor their where-a-bouts on a day-to-day basis. It’s a tough job, but I just know one of these days my groundhog friends will invite me in for tea.

So, there you have it, a typical day on the farm for me. What about you? Where is your holy grail of adventures? Any of my Dachshund friends out there monitor groundhog holes too?

Hide and Seek

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Ammo

Me and Cricket are playing Hide and Seek today on the farm. Will you help me find her?

ammo the dachshund hide and seek

She’s quite the crafty hider and sometimes I spend all day hunting for her around farm.

ammo the dachshund hide and seek

I thought I smelled her over by one of the ponies obstacles in the arena.

ammo the dachshund hide and seek

And I knew I heard a noise underneath the tarp.

ammo the dachshund hide and seek

But, when I peeked inside I saw nothing but darkness.

ammo the dachshund hide and seek

I was about to give up and move on to another hiding spot, when I thought I saw her little black tail poking out from under the tarp.

ammo the dachshund hide and seek

And just when I was about to tag her “it”, I thought I saw a groundhog out of the corner of my eye…..and she got away! That Cricket, she sure is tricky!

Friday Fetch: Pet Calendars

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Ammo

I’m probably pretty accurate when I say most people (and dogs with a busy schedule like me) check a calendar every day of their lives. How else are you going to remember ~~vet appointments~~ play dates, personal appearances, and trips to the pet store?

Well since your calendar is probably your most looked at item, it only makes sense that it should be full of pet swagger! Even though 2012 isn’t here JUST yet, I’ve gathered up some super cool pet-themed calendars from Paper Source.

You can fetch your own 2012 Calendars here.

P.S. If I can get my act together I’m hoping to have my very own “Ammo the Dachshund” Calendar available this Christmas! I’ll be sure to share more details when it’s ready!

Friday Fetch: Dog Brooches

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Ammo

dachshund brooch This Australian based Etsy shop called Paws and Effect most definitely has a love for the four legged and furry! Selling handmade brooches that resemble dog breeds (and even cats!). I’m pleased that the ever adorable Dachshund is represented as well.

And with several color options available including white, pink, blue, black, red and even mirror – there is certainly something to match your wardrobe!

You can fetch your own pet brooch at Paws and Effect for $14 – $20. Woof!

poodle brooch

cat and dachshund brooch

Raining Cats and Dogs

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Ammo

On Tuesday Mom said it was raining cats and dogs outside. Seeing as how I’ve only ever seen regular rain, I was super excited to check out all my new cat and dog friends when I got home from work. So I burst through the doggie door in search of said “cats and dogs”.

ammo the dachshund doggie door

I bounded all over the yard looking for my new friends.

ammo the dachshund in the rain

So you can imagine my disappointment when all I found was regular old rain.

ammo the dachshund in the rain

“Momma, where are all the cats and dogs?”

ammo the dachshund in the rain

Sigh. Well, the good news is that since the cats and dogs didn’t show up ….. I don’t have to share any of my toys!

The Towel Game

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Ammo

Did you ever have a friend that always wants to make you play “their” game?

trooper and ammo

Yeah, that friend would be Trooper. He ALWAYS wants me to play the towel game.

trooper and ammo

He follows me around with that towel all day long.

trooper and ammo

Well sometimes I just don’t want to play the towel game. Sometimes….I just want to play CHASE!

trooper and ammo

Poor Cricket, she has no idea what she’s in for!

trooper and ammo

Dirty Looks

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Ammo

ammo and trooper

We’re having a heatwave in Pennsylvania right now. Which means that Trooper and I (and the kitties) can be found trotting around the farm with our tongues hanging out….it’s that hot!

ammo and trooper

It’s so hot in fact, that our wrestling/play matches have mellowed greatly. Normally Trooper would give me this look and I’d make a B-line for his ankles – you know, to take him down for giving me dirty looks.

ammo and trooper

Instead I’ve had to resort to name calling, because wrestling in this heat just isn’t going to happen. Nana-a-boo-boo, stick you’re head in doo-doo!

P.S. a word to the wise, don’t resort to name calling unless you are fast as lightning like me – or it could end very very badly.

Summer on the Farm

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Ammo

Today I thought I’d share a few images from my evening on the farm – shot yesterday. Everyday is an adventure, and there is no shortage of things to do on the farm in the Summer. Arguably it’s not your average farm, especially when it’s run by a bunch of Super Heroes with an active imagination. You’re never to old to play dress-up, catch bugs, or in my case – build underground forts. I don’t plan on ever growing up. How about you?

minnow eats a sandwhich