Chat's Corner

Visit to Tryon

2011-07-22T16:09:00.001-07:00

We went for our third summer to Tryon, NC. We mostly sniff around, catch ticks and fleas, and stay cool at the lake. Here are some pictures:

Staying comfortable on the car ride.

Chat scouting the lake for bream and catfish.

Tonic gettin' some lovin' on the beach.

Chat trying to stay cool and take some sun.

Tonic tired and making himself at home in the luggage.

Visit to Momma Becky's

2011-07-22T16:02:00.000-07:00

We went to visit our Momma and Daddy, Becky and Rick, where we grew up in Tobaccoville, NC. It was so much fun to see our homestead and all the family. Hopefully Becky will come to Nationals this October so we can see her again.

<<--- This is a picture of Aunt Lili with Becky and Favor

Here's a video of our visit:

http://gallery.me.com/jchewittjr#100373/IMG_3742&bgcolor=black

Fishin'

2009-08-03T19:54:00.000-07:00

The catfish were too big for me to take, but I think those bream could be mine. Now, if I could just get a bit closer...

Trip to Tryon

2009-08-03T19:41:00.000-07:00

We spent a week in Tryon, NC at our mountain house. We swam at the lake and walked fields and hiked and met lots of nice people.

Summer in the Country

2009-07-01T14:25:00.001-07:00

We like to get out of Manhattan on weekends, so we can burn off some of our terrier energy.

New Hair Cut

2009-04-20T17:14:00.001-07:00

Spring is here, gone are the winter locks. I'm cool and breezy now!

Tonic's New Poochie Pants

2009-04-01T18:45:00.001-07:00

Sometimes you gotta' mix it up.

Tonic

2009-04-01T18:45:00.000-07:00

Chillin' Out

2009-03-01T19:40:00.000-08:00

After a long day at the barn sniffing around, playing with Stirrups, chasing Steve for treats, and following Wyndham on the trails, I have nothing left!

To Pee, or Not to Pee

2009-01-25T18:20:00.000-08:00

Not to air his dirty laundry, but Tonic has some separation anxiety issues. These can cause occasional minor destructions in the apartment, but mostly, it involves wetting in the apartment.

We discovered two things that have really helped us manage the issue.

First, there is Poochie Pants. Tonic has a very charming little Burberry-styled bib overall outfit that he wears when we leave the apartment. While it hasn't really deterred his wetting, it has saved our furniture.

Next, we've discovered a seemingly odd product called "Comfort Zone with D.A.P." The "D.A.P." stands for "Dog Appeasing Pheromone". This is a bottled diffuser you plug into an outlet. In the bottle is a synthetic pheromone that mimics one that nursing dog mothers give off that calms her puppies, helping them to feel safe and secure. Weird, I know. Nonetheless, we plugged in the DAP diffuser, went to work, and when we returned, no wetting. And there was no wetting for several days after that. Granted, Tonic still has his accidents, but this Comfort Zone DAP Diffuser gets my vote.

Happy Seventh Birthday, Tonic!

2009-01-21T20:54:00.000-08:00

Who's a handsome boy on his seventh birthday!!??

Holiday Message from Chat and Tonic

2008-12-21T21:00:00.000-08:00

What a year! To all our faithful readers, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy, healthy and prosperous new year, full of love, fun with dog bones, frolics in deer pooh, chipmunks to chase and naps on fluffy duvets.

2008-11-11T18:47:00.001-08:00

Fall frolicking

2008-11-11T18:21:00.000-08:00

Tonic and I went to hike at Sterling Lake today, near Tuxedo Park, NY. There were lots of ticks to avoid, chipmunks to catch, deer poo to sniff and roll in, and now we are home tired!

Our New Enterprise

2008-11-05T13:47:00.000-08:00

Now that the election is over and we can stop campaigning, we've decided to devote our considerable energy to private enterprise. We've created a business called "Lick 'Em". We'll clean your plates for you so you don't have to. It saves on precious water resources, saves you money on soap, and it's fun for us! You can drop your plates and pots by here or we'll visit you. Book us today!

Election Season is Here!

2008-10-28T18:52:00.000-07:00

Like Obama, I am both black and white. People can see that as I walk down the street and they all think I'm so cute. So it's four paws for Obama!

www.DogsForObama.com

Summer is Here!

2008-07-07T19:54:00.001-07:00

Protect your skin this summer: either wear a high-number SPF or cover yourself in fur.

Olympic Field and Track Trials

2008-06-21T08:05:00.000-07:00

Tonic gets a workout at Footlight Farms.

Nap Time

2008-06-13T12:05:00.000-07:00

Six weeks after being re-united with my son Tonic, things have gotten into a smooth rhythm. He pushes me out the way when he's passing by, but when I open my mouth he knows his place. He's got some panic issues he's working through - evidenced by the tee-tee he leaves when our dads leave the apartment - but he'll get past that.

Tonic has taken to the barn too. He's really likes Ethan, the German Shepard, more than the other Jacks at the barn. But he really likes his fresh air, as do I.

We're spend a good bit of the day curled up sleeping. Tonic likes goose down duvets as much as I do. Like Mother, like Son.

Jumpin' Jacks

2008-05-17T18:12:00.000-07:00

My son Tonic most recently lived at Wild Rose Jack Russell Terriers in Wedgefield, SC. I thought you might like to see this video of some of my other kinfolk at Wild Rose. You'll see one of my daughters, a niece and a granddaughter. Guess which dog is named "Bounce."

Welcome Jack Smith

2008-05-17T18:04:00.000-07:00

Our dear Jenn has done a very good thing by any measure - she invited Jack to come live with her. Jack (formerly known as Matty) is a 17-week-old brindle/black and white Boston Terrier. He got an eye infection and required surgery to remove said eye. His former family decided they no longer wanted him. Boo on them, but their loss is Jenn's gain. He's a very lovely pup and Jenn will make a fine mother. Let's all give Jenn a shout out and say welcome, Jack Smith!

Welcome Tonic

2008-04-28T11:29:00.000-07:00

Please welcome my son Tonic. He came to live with me on Sunday. His full name is Long Creek Tonic and he was born in Tobaccoville, NC on 17 January 2002. Most recently he's been living with a cool lady named Cheryl at her kennel called Wild Rose Jack Russell Terriers in Wedgefield, SC: http://wildrosejrts.com/index.html

Cheryl retired Tonic and very kindly re-homed him with us here in New York. He seems excited to see me after all this time and I'm doing everything I can to make him feel at home here in the city.

Tip of the Week - 21 April 2008

2008-04-21T18:05:00.000-07:00

Spring is here. Keep flowers around you to remind yourself of the potential that awaits you.

Tip of the Week - 14 April 2008

2008-04-15T17:55:00.000-07:00

Mercedes' heated leather seats offer the most total comfort while traveling.

Spring Break in Florida

2008-04-09T19:45:00.000-07:00

In April my two dads and I went to visit my grandparents, Harriet Ann and Carlisle, at their horse farm called Shady Oaks Stable in Brooksville, Florida. It's in central Florida in the horse country. I'm quite the huntress and killer.

I stalked (and caught) a skank - but one of my dads made me cough it up (though I did bite off the tail.) I also killed a garden snake when we left for the airport. I had blood all over me. Here I am patrolling the house perimeter, checking for lizards and such.

My dads also took me to Honeymoon Island near Clearwater. They have a pet beach You're supposed to be on your leash but I'm pretty good. I never wander far - so my dads let me off the leash while I went for a dip. It was too wavy for me.

About Me

2008-04-07T17:08:00.000-07:00

My full name is Fox Run Chat. But everyone calls me Chat. Or Chitty. Or Chit-Chat. Or Chicken. Or Le Chit.

I was born 23 December 1998 and I'm a Jack Russell Terrier. I spent the first seven-and-a-half years of my life at Long Creek Farms: http://www.longcreekjrt.com/

I worked hard at Long Creek, giving birth to a wonderful family. Then I was re-homed by my former owner Becky and I now live with two guys in Chelsea, in New York City. I traded my bed of cedar chips for Frette sheets and a down duvet. When I go with one of my dads to his job at Ogilvy, I drink out of a martini glass.