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Scubby is going Two.

mellomouse — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:18:40 +0000

Two is a day away
1 year, 11 months, 3 weeks & 6 days

Our Little Warrior is turning Two tomorrow!

Scubby at House of Groomers, 2.

mellomouse — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:50:17 +0000

After an overdue wait of 4 months this time, Scubby finally gets his furry paws pampered once again by Suvia at House of Groomers. He was so excited to get out of the house on Saturday morning, he was already waiting by his doggie bag right after breakfast

Somehow he didn’t look too excited here
Maybe he sniffed that we’re going to the vet later? *hehe*

Look just how scruffy he is!
Don’t you feel like giving him a belly rub? ♥

Doesn’t this look familiar?
Definitely looks like a duplicate of his 1st visit…

Done with the pampering, now off to the Vet!
No wonder he looks so sad *pouts*

Scubby at Gasing Veterinary Hospital, 2.

mellomouse — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:58:12 +0000

It was a long day for Scubby last Saturday. We took him for a groom at noon and right after, we headed straight to Gasing Veterinary Hospital for his annual vaccination.

Unlike those taken during puppyhood, Dr Wong recommended an additional vaccine called PneumoDog on top of the 8+1 vaccination. So like a brave warrior, Scubby took 2 jabs — one on each thigh — and did not cry like cry like a baby *beams*

Scubby sniffed a new Furless Poodle Friend
While we waited for our turn in line

Expressionless and Fearless
Scubby is all set and ready for his needles!

And soon after in the Car
Poor Little Scubby is oblivious to the World *aww*

For more photos and videos of the day’s outing, check out Scubby’s Fan page on Facebook. You won’t be disappointed

And if you’re not a fan yet, Scubby asked: Why Not? *pleading eyes*

Westie Lion Cut at House of Groomers — My Verdict.

mellomouse — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:31:31 +0000

Today’s visit to the groomer was Scubby’s little belated birthday pamper. We’ve been planning this for a while since I’ve not been well to give him a proper treat.

I was very excited for Scubby as this was only his 2nd visit to the groomer. I actually made the appointment since Monday morning for today’s make over at 11am. I’m glad this time we finally took Scubby here!

My Verdict:

We went to the House of Groomers at Plaza Damas in Sri Hartamas. Suvia was Scubby’s groomer for the day and she did a very good job!

Went we came to collect Scubby at 1.30pm, she was very kind to share some grooming and care tips with us. We were quite unhappy to find out that Amour from Style Essentials might have damaged Scubby’s fur by clipping his back during the last grooming. Stripping should be the better way.

Anyway we are very pleased with Scubby’s transformation and would definitely be back!

Total cost this time = RM80

Here’s a look at the Before and After shots

Scubby says: I know I’m a messy scruffy doggie *sobs*

Scubby says: Am I handsome now? Am I, am I?!? *very serious face*

Scubby says: Of course, I AM HANDSOME! *wroof*

Happy Birthday, Scubby!

mellomouse — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:49:01 +0000

I am a Dog today *woof*

A triple Nine — 09.09.09 — marks an auspicious date for our little furkid to officially become a Dog today. If you don’t know, nine means dog in Cantonese

So say goodbye to being called a Puppy. Today, Scubby says he is a Big Boy. And soon a Big Brother too ♥

Here’s Scubby with his 1st Candle Affair

Visit Scubby’s Facebook for more birthday photos and a video too!

If you are not a fan yet, isn’t it time now?

Dogs 101, West Highland White Terrier.

mellomouse — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:13:20 +0000

Here’s what I found out about our West Highland White Terrier ♥

Scubby is a Little Napoleon with Type A Personality, and has a tail so strong that I can lift him up from the ground without hurting him *wowee*

I know I am bias, but don’t you agree that Westies are the cutest of all Terriers?

Watch the rest of the doggy breeds from Animal Planet’s Dogs 101 here.

Irene Kang, Starhill Kennel Penang – Part 2.

mellomouse — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:23:56 +0000

Irene Kang calls herself a home breeder that breeds out of love. And if you visit her website, this is what she wants you to believe.

We are a small kennel located in Penang, Malaysia.

We breed quality West Highland White Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Yorkshire Terriers and Aust. Silky Terriers. All our dogs are purebreds and are registered with MKA (Malaysian Kennel Association).

Our dogs have champion bloodlines and some are imported from Australia. They are bred in a cozy home environment, well socialized and given the best care and love.

We breed for quality and good temperament.

For any first time visitor to her website, surely they would be captivated — I was too! — by the many beautiful dogs she owns. Especially the photo gallery of the adorable puppies *awww*

But would you be as captivated, if you know the truth behind those innocent puppy eyes and warm soft paws?

Read Part 1 and find out why I am against Irene Kang’s unethical ways of breeding her genetically affected West Highland White Terriers — Ozzy and Christy, and very soon Pinky.

Just minutes ago, I found out that her Westies also have the hereditary skin problem called Seborrhea from one of her recent buyers *fumes*

Here is an email from Irene Kang to myself last year before we collected Scubby, assuring me that both Ozzy and Christy is free from any skin problems.

From: Irene Kang >irenekang116@gmail.com<
Subject: Re: Westie Photo
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008, 12:10 AM

Hi Jaclyn,

No, both parents have no history of skin problem.

See you soon,
Irene

Do you still want to buy your puppies from Irene Kang’s Starhill Kennel? With possible inherited disease awaits and inevitable emotional and financial stress to follow.

How many more lies can we tolerate? After spending thousands of Ringgits buying the “supposedly” best quality puppy…

Please share this information with your friends and family. When the buying stops, the puppy mill breeding stops too!

Scubby is on Facebook.

mellomouse — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:02:36 +0000

Can you believe this?
Scubby finally got his own fan page on Facebook!

Support Scubby and be a fan today! *woof*

Westie Lion Cut at Style Essentials – My Verdict.

mellomouse — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:19:01 +0000

The first time I found out about this beautiful white terrier, it wasn’t the adorable puppies that stole my heart. But the adult West Highland White Terrier with their Lion Head, White Jacket & Skirt and pointy Carrot Tail ♥

How can anyone ever resist?

We’ve been window shopping for the “better” Pet Grooming Salon for the past year *sweats*

Unfortunately, none in Klang Valley seems to do quite right. All we could do was have faith in the Stylist and hope for the best. If it turns out poorly, the paying part is not the bigger fuss, BUT, the waiting part! *sigh*

How many months before the fur grows back?!?

Watch “The Make Over” videos here!

My Verdict:

The grooming experience took 2 hours to complete. I would wait 4 hours if the result were more desirable!

My biggest disappointment was the undercoat being clipped too thin. Although Scubby’s fur was not as long as the 2 photos above, but it wasn’t that short either *fumes*

Secondly, the tail was not clipped at all. It is bushy instead of a neatly clipped carrot tail! Even after I told Amour, she said otherwise. Obviously she doesn’t really know how a complete Westie Cut looks like

It seems only the Lion Head was done acceptably. But you’ll have to see the actual to judge.

Total Cost was RM90. Was it worth it?

We’re going here next! *fingers crossed*
And we did 3 months later!

A very smiley Scubby says Woof! ♥

Westie Lion Cut at Style Essentials.

mellomouse — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:39:54 +0000

Yesterday was a big, big day for us! We brought Scubby to his 1st Grooming Experience at Style Essentials in Pet Safari, Ikano.

I was so nervous and excited that I couldn’t stand to be away too far. The husband teased me saying that, it is as though I’m at my son’s first day of kindergarten. Probably so! How else could I have captured all these Kodak moments if I weren’t stuck at the window

Scubby wonders where he is…

The real grooming begins after a little clipping and bubbly
with Earthbath’s Oatmeal & Aloe Pet Shampoo

Scubby spotted the husband standing outside!
Isn’t he cute? ♥

Amour does the finishing touch for a Westie Lion Head

And she couldn’t resists snapping a pix of her “masterpiece”

And the Result…

BEFORE

AFTER

Doesn’t Scubby look like a doll here? ♥

But why is my verdict only a three? Read why in my next post!