A Perfect Gentleman

Good afternoon, everyone. I am Topper (formerly known as Top Gun). As you can tell from my greeting, I am a perfect gentleman. I have recently hit a rough spot in my life when my family moved to California without me. I have been lucky enough to be taken to a foster home and my foster brother, Bettis, is comforting me by letting me know that all foster dogs get a home and things will turn around. My foster mom says that I am the best walker she has ever seen. I don't pull on the leash and I truly do not understand why Bettis must stop and mark every tree we see. How undignified! I love my people and will follow them everywhere. While I have lived as an only dog in the past, I had many human family members to keep me company. I really do not like to be left at home alone. My foster mom says I am really smart . I bark to be let out and let back in. I also learned the doggie door in my foster home in just a day! I really would like to find a new home soon. A gentleman of my distinction should not be kept in a foster home for the rest of my life.

Happy "10th" Birthday, Mr. Bean

Hi Yinz guys!

I am loving Pittsburgh! By the way, this is Mr. Bean, the grand old man of my home! As you can see, I had a wonderful birthday. My human brother brought me a REAL cupcake! YUMMY!!! And, my new Mom gave me a doggie birthday cake. I did share some of the cake, but the Cupcake was ALL MINE. Look how jealous Tally is in the picture. He didn't get a cupcake. I guess they just have to realize that I am older and wiser than them.

For all of you who have been wondering what I have been up to, I have been really busy. I had to make a new hole in my new backyard. It hardly seems fair that I should have to do all the digging, so I taught my fur brothers how to dig, too. Funny how I should be in trouble, but I am still loved! I've also had to be the guard dog around here. I protect my new home by barking at everyone who goes by. They don't know I am really not ferocious. I really hope I never have to back up my bark...I don't have enough teeth to bite!! I got a new bed and a new collar, too! I love my new bed!

Well, I guess I should go nap on my bed. Just wanted to tell everyone "hello" and let you know that I am doing well!

Bettis- Animal Idol!!

Bettis has decided that this is the day to pull out this head shot and prepare for his first album. Today Bettis made his singing debut on the Mike O'Meara show. They auditioned 5 dogs, a cat, guinea pigs, and some birds- Bettis clearly obliterated the competition! We'll let you determine his singing ability, but the judges saw his talent. Bettis has been practicing his singing ever since he retired from the track. He decided he would start a second career in singing and this is the result...His first big win! To listen to his winning performance, go to this link: http://www.wjfk.com/pages/2158873.php and click on 6-04-08 Animal Idol Seg 5. You will see the title when you open it of "Bettis can sure sing". Hit the play button and you will know when it gets to Bettis. Congratulations Bettis, all of your practice paid off!

My heart belongs to Pittsburgh!

I LOVE PITTSBURGH! Yinz guys are not going to believe this, but I went to Pittsburgh this weekend and decided to stay here. That means I had to get a new forever home. I got a wonderful new Mom and Dad and two new brothers named Tally and Aries. Aries is black greyhound and is my best bud. We get into trouble together and have so much fun! Tally is very jealous of how handsome I am, but he will just have to get over it and realize I am here to stay. He is a fawn greyhound, too, but I think I am much more handsome and lovable. I am trying to learn the new language around here, but I am starting to figure it out. Yinz should come up and visit me sometimes. It is probably better in the summer because I hear it gets slippy around here in the winter. I just wonder how's come I didn't come here long ago. Don't worry, I am earning my keep by acting like a vicious guard dog! We won't tell anyone that I am really rather ascared of things. Well, this will be my last post. Maybe my new mom will tell my foster mom what is happening and send some pictures and I can let you know what is happening around here once in a while. Guess you will just have to hear about Bettis and his new foster brother or sister!! Bean out... (P.S. Yes, I realize I have made some grammatical mistakes, but that is how to speak Pittsburghese, so I am just trying to fit in here!)

I'm going on a trip!

Hi everyone...I've got some good news and some bad news. First the bad news- I can't grace you with any new pictures of me because my foster mom went on a business trip and Bettis doesn't have opposable thumbs to take a picture of me. You'll just have to look back and see how handsome I am. Now for the good news- when my foster mom comes home, I am going on a little trip (without Bettis) and, if I decide I like it, I may just stay there! My foster mom is going to take me somewhere called Pittsburgh. Bettis just raves about this place. He says that his name sake used to play a game called football in Pittsburgh and used to steal things from there. Bettis must have been named after him because he steals my favorite bed all the time!!! Anyway, Bettis says they have really good food and that I should go to Primanti Brothers and Quaker Steak and Lube. He said I should have an Iron City beer, too. I'm not so sure about the beer thing, but maybe someone will let me try some before I get a whole one. Anyway, I can't wait!!! I'll let you know if I decide to stay or come back home with my foster mom!

Nails done, Hair combed, and out I go!

I knew today was going to be special from the moment I woke up! My foster mom took me outside and brushed me and gave me a massage. Ooooh how I love to be brushed. Thank goodness I can trust my foster mom or I would have fell right over I was leaning on her so hard. Then (after she brushed Bettis, too), she trimmed my nails. I looked so debonair...Just look at me!!! As the finishing touch, she took this stuff she called toothpaste and put it on something on her finger and brushed my teeth. I know a lot of people say this, and you can call me crazy if you want, but the toothpaste really tastes like Chicken!! I couldn't believe it!!! Guess where I went after I was all gussied up! I went to the Meet & Greet today. I got to meet some of my fans today and see Agent (I am pretty sweet on her- she is a blue greyhound and a little bit older than me. I think she likes me, too). Well, I am going to go back and look in the mirror at how handsome I am. I have to say, my foster mom is completely right...I am a handsome prince!

SFM age 9.5

So I did some surfing today while my foster mom was at work and realized I am going about this trying to find a home thing in all the wrong ways. I went on Match.com and I think I figured it out. Here it goes:

"Single Fawn male, 9.5, seeks family of at least one. Gender not important. Prefer older mature children and like companions of a canine persuasion. I am a former star athlete who has kept my slim figure. I am rich with unconditional love that I would love to share with you. Call me if you would like to take long walks in the park and gaze lovingly into my deep brown eyes while cuddling with me in the evenings. Still a pup at heart, I love to play, yet I'm mature enough to take time to smell the roses. Sophisticated, sleek, and of Egyptian descent, a handsome man like me does not come along every day. Contact me at mmworster@gmail.com if you would like to see if we are a match made in heaven.