Ratter Chatter.... NOVEMBER 2009

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Ratter Chatter ... NOVEMBER 2009

ISSN # 1527-0653

~ in this issue ~

~ comments from Anne ~
~Possible Rat Sightings~
~ EVENTS ~
~ Quotes-Trivia-Jokes-Misc~
~ Rat Terrier + Dog Websites ~
~ Rat & AHT Stories + News ~

~COMMENTS from Anne~

Ratter Chatter Newsletter is 12 years old! Happy 12th birthday!
RATTER Chatter is almost a teenager! WOW!!

What a wonderful time it has been, sharing, keeping the rattie
community together (as best as possible, of course!)

THANKS so much for your loyalty and input. I do so appreciate it!

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THANKS!!

Rat Terrier book, charms with true tales and photos you never tire of.
Comical adventures, haps and mishaps of rat terriers. $22.45 to:
Anne Blair, 8367 Nooksack, Everson, Wa 98247, or www.anniesrats.com.
$10 OFF COUPON (just ask for it when ordering! or go to the message board
if you are ordering by mail. PAYPAL ACCEPTED.

~Possible Rat Sightings~

Rattie sighting at the circus !!!

I just got back from Ringling Bros (Over The Top) circus and they had a dog catching frisbee's
and I am certain it was a RT. My daughter was mesmerized and happy that we had 2 of those dogs
Sharlene

~ EVENTS ~

www.smokymtndogclub.org/

Ratbone Rescues Cookbook for Sale!!!
www.ratbonerescues.com/cookbook.php

Link: www.imageevent.com/myportfolio/greatsmokymountaindogclub

Upcoming UKC EVENTS: ukcdogs.com/dogevents/upcoming/i-ev.shtml

ARTA EVENTS: www.geocities.com/artaukc/page15.html

AHTA EVENTS: www.ahta.info/UpcomingShow.html

Quilt NEWS!

Remember to get your tickets for Rat Terrier ResQ's annual Quilt Raffle. The quilt for 2009 is simply stunning!
Crafted by an award-winning quilter using ResQ fan photographs, the quilt will fit a King size bed
or would look spectacular as a wall hanging. This quilt has won Best In Show at the 88th Annual Tulare County Fair.
Tickets are $1 each and you can get more information at www.ResQQuilt.com

Jacki Lugg
Rat Terrier ResQ, Inc.
www.RatTerrierResQ.com

~ Quotes-Trivia-Jokes-Misc~

“The simple act of paying positive attention to people has a great deal to do with productivity.”
—Tom Peters

“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence,
intelligent planning and focused effort.” —Paul J. Meyer

"Life is a series of sales situations, and the answer is no if you don’t ask."
—Patricia Fripp

~ Rat Terrier + Dog Websites ~

www.picasaweb.google.com/anniesrats/HALLOWEENPicsNONRATDOGS#
www.petside.com/health/13-halloween-safety-tips.php
www.imageevent.com/hurricanedeck/rtbrcphotocontest/october2009
www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge
www.goodsearch.com
www.newrattitude.org/shop.htm

~ Rat & AHT Stories + News ~

RATTER CHATTER news is 12 years old!!

Ratties in the News
www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/accidents/unlucky-seffner-man-bitten-by-two-snakes-at-the-same-time/1047339

Bogus, boring breeds unnecessary
www.media.www.nicsentinel.com/media/storage/paper1128/news/2009/10/26/Opinion/Bogus.Boring.Breeds.Unnecessary-3812296.shtml

3 Legged Rat Terrier
www.news.google.com/news/url?fd=R&sa=T&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scsun-news.com%2Fci_13632099&usg=AFQjCNE1uyGAu-d-2FoASKtvZk7aZDGE4g

Ringling Bros. circus brings out child in everyone
www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/s_650299.html

I got a rattie from Barnum and Bailey years ago !!

He was a miniature NBT blk/rust tuxedo (full white bib and perfect white stockings)...
he knew only hungarian as that was the language the gypsies that tended to the dogs
knew. He was one of my best dogs ever, although he loved to bark! He was a top liability
(guard dog) pooch and no one got thru the gate without my supervision.
The circus at that time had 5 rat terriers that rode horses and did tricks,etc.
Their next fave breeds were the poodle and spitz.
PattyM

We were robbed!!

We were ROBBED! Last night was our second-Tuesday-of-the-month dog club meeting and my sister
was nice enough to drive down and pick me up for the hour long drive to the meeting place. When she
arrived the pack was there to greet her in the driveway returning quickly to the door to escort me down
to her Suburban. I climbed aboard laughing as Rock-Cee bounced up and down and only her head could
be seen over the hood of the truck. “I told you she’s not right”, I said to my sister as she backed out and
we began to move down the driveway leaving the pack behind.

The meeting was fun as usual and we returned in the rain several hours later. As I made my way up the
steps in the rain, I noticed that several of the dogs did not come out to greet me when I got out of the truck.
“How odd” I thought to myself, as rain typically does not keep them from their rounds. I open the back door
to be greeted by happy, DRY puppies and assumed all was well with the world.

Chores were next on the list so the dog bucket was filled with kibble and I was back out in the rain
moving toward the kennel. This time the pack was happy to follow. We made our way from kennel to
kennel petting dogs and giving kisses while checking water and giving food. Then it was off to the barn
to feed the horse. She was not happy to have to come outside to eat but hunger got the best of her and
she was quietly crunching away as we made our way back to the house.

It had been a long night and the pack and I made our way to the bedroom and settled in for the night.
All was good with the world- or so I thought.

The next morning a hot cup of tea brings a few hours on the laptop before my stomach starts to rumble.
“Hmm, it’s too late for lunch but too early for dinner so how about a snack? Oh, I know, there is that Mega bag of M&M’s
that my husband bought on the counter in the kitchen. Perfect!” A big handful will hold me over till dinner.
Now, I should tell you that M&M’s are like gold in our house. We don’t often buy them and when we do they
HAVE to be peanut and the bag HAS to be HUGE. RosKo is addicted to peanut M&M’s so he always gets a
few from every handful. They have to be given with strict instructions to “chew” or he just swallows them whole.
When he does chew them his expression makes you want to feed him the entire bag. “Mmm-num-num-mm-num-mm-yum”
is the only way to describe is expression as he tilts his head to the side, eyes slightly closed, to enjoy the full effect
of the chocolate and peanut combination. “Yes! That’s what I want!” I think as I walk toward the kitchen.
I’ve already begun to salivate in anticipation when I turn the corner and realize, WE’VE BEEN ROBBED!
How did I miss it last night? It was SO obvious! The huge gap on the kitchen counter!! How could anyone
have taken something that big without me noticing it was gone? Should I check the jewelry box,
the CD collection, the TV? Nope they are all there!! It’s only that! Who would steal it? Who could be so desperate?
My mind begins to form the picture of dirty, drugged out teenagers walking through my kitchen. Maybe some
old homeless person that needed money? I feel so violated! How could this happen to me? What I have I done
to deserve this? Frantically, I began to go through the house. Maybe I moved it and forgot? Nope, it’s no where.
I check the kitchen again in case it might have reappeared in my absence. The pack is crazy now. They don’t
understand why I am so upset. They circle my feet as I feel my legs weaken and I’m sure I’m going to break
down at any second. Who do I call? The police? The FBI? Who?
I have to sit down to calm myself. Dozens of eyes are upon me when the question finally rises to my lips. . .
“Which one of you stole my bag of M&M’s?” Suddenly all eyes go to the floor and heads turn to study invisible spots
across the room. RosKo looks at Maggie, Maggie at Todd, Todd at Junior, Junior at Venus, Venus at Zak, and then
everyone looks at Rock-Cee. She looks around with pure innocence pouring from her face. Why is it they always
blame her for everything? Could it be because she is completely clueless about EVERYTHING? I still swear she is
blonde under all that ticking.

What to do now? Take paw prints? Mug shots? I can see the news at five now “M&M’s thieves were taken
into custody in Bulls Gap today . . .” while in the background the picture shows dogs being led out in handcuffs
with jackets over their heads so they can't be recognized while they are doing the perp walk into the station.
What will the neighbors think? Where have I gone wrong? All I can do is hang my head. Slowly the dogs slink
away until all that’s left is Rock-Cee. I look down at her, her tail is wagging, she’s doing that bear thing she does
with her paws up around her face. I shake my head again and smile. Yes, now I understand why they blame you
for everything, who can stay mad at that face?
Dina@RosKoValley

Rat Terrier ResQ has a puppy staring in Puppy Bowl 2009!

Lasagna (the puppy in pink) has some exciting news to share!
She has been cast in Animal Planet's 2010 Puppy Bowl (Puppy Bowl VI), which airs on Animal Planet
during the Super Bowl. She has a spot in the Lineup and will have her own graphic and shots
(for an example, see last year's group, Puppy Bowl V: www.animal.discovery.com/tv/puppy-bowl/puppy-bowl.html).

In the time between the casting call and the casting, Lasagna (called Zani for short) went to her new folks
in New Hampshire, just this past weekend, in fact! They are kind enough to release their new girl for a bit
so we can go to Maryland and film in three weeks! This is so very exciting and we will definitely report in
after the day of filming, so you can get the inside scoop!

Needless to say, we're bursting with pride! :-)

Coram
Rat Terrier ResQ

NEW RATTITUDE 2010 Calendar
www.newrattitude.org/shop.htm

RatTastic Rattie Round Up - So Cal - is Sat Dec 7 a good day for anyone? My Rickie Roo's cousin Amelia Bedelia and her family are willing to co host a RatTastic
Rattie Round up so all of us can play games, have fun and eat.

They have double fenced horse property in the portugese bend area (San Pedro) of So Cal
(You may have heard of the fires not too long ago in Rolling Hills Estates, that was right behind their home)

We haven't firmed up the date, but so far Dec.7 is open for all of us.

Let me know if you would be interested in attending
deb dh
PuppPower@PuppPower.com

Rat Terrier book, charms with true tales and photos you never tire of.
Comical adventures, haps and mishaps of rat terriers. $22.45 to:
Anne Blair, 8367 Nooksack, Everson, Wa 98247, or www.anniesrats.com.

ISSN # 1527-0653
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