He was adopted from the local Prince William County Animal Shelter ( a kill shelter....ugh). He was named Sarge, and his name seemed to fit him, so Sarge it is. He was picked up as a stray on 2/16/13, and 10 days later was put on the adoption list. I believe his days were numbered, as he had a big Red Dot on his badge. Anyway, he is a beagle/pointer mix - fully grown - and estimated to be between 1-2 years of age. He was mal-nourished when he got home...but not anymore! He has put on 5 pounds and is now at his optimum weight of 40 pounds. My vet also did some major bloodwork and discovered that certain levels are very high and he may have Lyme Disease - though he shows absolutely no symptoms. So, 30 days of antibiotics just in case. He is the sweetest little guy! And, he was housebroken in 1 day! He is an ESCAPE ARTIST and does suffer from separation anxiety - working on these things now! I believe he was somebody's pet, as he is very well mannered!
So, my life has been quite full these days! However, I was so excited to get my email from artBLISS announcing registration is open for September classes! Yay! ! I am filling every hour of this 3 day weekend - 2 classes with Richard Salley & Jessica Papke, and classes from my all time favorite teachers ever - Stacie Florer and Kerry Bogert!
The classes with Richard Salley and Jessica Papke are focused on ring-making. I am finding my inner metal-smith these days and believe this is the path I want to take. Stacie's class will focus on post earrings - (I purchased several of these post earrings from Stacie as gifts for myself and family members and they are drop-dead gorgeous)!
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| Image from Stacie Florer's store on Etsy. |
Kerry's class will focus on making a unique wrapped bracelet using one of her awesome lampwork beads as the button closure.
I am very excited about these classes and I hope to see some of you at this fantastic event!
I hope to get back to regular blogging soon - I have been creating some beautiful pendants and rings from some cabochons...just need to get them photographed and sit down to focus on my blog again.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Can't wait to see you there. I am going to sign up for one of Stacie's classes and I can't decide which other one. I would love to take a class from Richard but don't think I am at that level yet!! Your dog is so cute - looks like he has lots of personality. I am glad you found him.
ReplyDeleteLovey pooch! Love those sweet dots on his legs! I can't wait to see you at ArtBliss, although I haven't decided what to take. I am hoping to be able to spend at least 1 night this year...maybe I'll make my boys come too! Hope we get to take a class together!
ReplyDeleteI wondered why you have been absent, but thought that his little dude was the reason why! So glad you are going to take the posts class..should be a lot of fun, and I am hoping to see more post earrings out in the handmade world as a result! What a little cutie...I honestly don't know what I would do without my mutt...she is such a member of our little fam!!
ReplyDeleteYou are wonderful for adopting Sarge, he is adorable! Have fun at art fest , I would love to go!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetie and you giving him a good home! Happy endings:) can't wait to see what you've been working on!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you that you now have Sarge in your life. He looks so sweet and loveable. Can't wait to see what you have been making.
ReplyDeleteOh Miss Patti I love Sarge.... He's adorable and will bring your family much love.... I so so wish I was able to take these classes..... I have a bag of posts and SS sheet sitting on my work bench and not sure what to do.... I live too far away to take in person classes.... I'm finding my inter metal-smith too.... I love working with it and playing around with my new torch.... Hope u have a blast and I can't wait to see what u learn.... Hugs to all my face teachers that will be there I'm big fans of them all .... Hugs xox
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DeleteHow adorable Sarge is! I am so happy that you adopted him into your wonderful family! Blessings to one and all. Can't wait to see all of the new pieces you will create after taking the classes! Something to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteYour dog looks like a real sweetie pie! I love that you are finding your inner metalsmith. :)
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