Unofficial: Shelby, Paddles the Land Shark & Itty

Unofficial: Shelby, Paddles the Land Shark & Itty Shelby was a Chessie, with an amazing sense of humor.

She kept busy tending her personal rock garden and harvesting rocks. 6/20/09 - 12/06/19
Paddles went through a stage of “shark” with her sharp puppy teeth, exploring everything with her mouth.

The HOA turned off the river pump for the irrigation water after the monsoons earlier this week that muddied the rivers....
07/26/2026

The HOA turned off the river pump for the irrigation water after the monsoons earlier this week that muddied the rivers. Which, somehow equates to the irrigation main line being filled with crawdads, snails, smaller fish and lord knows what else.
That in turn means, Dad has to clear the lines and the filter for our system.
Which then means… we get to eat and roll around in some super AMAZING stinky stuff.
We object to Mom marching us into the shower for a full scrub down while she tries to not hurl from our AMAZING aromatic smell.
Paddles and Itty

We took Itty to the vet this morning. Why? She had plopped herself on our bed last night for extra snuggles. I decided ...
06/20/2026

We took Itty to the vet this morning. Why? She had plopped herself on our bed last night for extra snuggles. I decided she could sleep with us instead of in her crate. (Don’t feel bad for Paddles, she chooses to sleep on the floor when they don’t go in the crates at night). I woke up in the middle of the night to a wet bed with a horrid smell.
Naturally, I assumed UTI and made an appointment as soon as the office was open.
Good news: Dr Ryan ran a urinalysis. NO UTI.
Other News: Rx for Proin for 30 days to help her muscles hold her urine when sleeping.
Yeah - he used more appropriate & technical terms. This is my translation. 😉
Am I 💯 justified in worrying about a UTI with my girl? Yes. Did I make the correct choice for an urgent care visit? Yes. Would I do this again? Yes, in a heartbeat; without a doubt.
I love Dr Ryan.
My point? Even when it seems the issue is one thing; it could be the other thing.

06/17/2026

We filled Itty’s swimming pool with fresh water this after.
Both girls played and splashed.
Itty decided she likes Claire.
Paddles loves Claire and will do anything except give up the ball.

06/15/2026

FB has decided I have not been posting enough on Paddles and Itty’s page lately. 🤷🏻‍♀️
So, here is some FbmB tax of Paddles not quite appreciating Rosie Roomba.

Paddles swears it is 5 pm. Hint: it is 2:33.
05/15/2026

Paddles swears it is 5 pm.
Hint: it is 2:33.

I couldn’t see (because I am nearsighted) what Paddles then Itty was excited about, barking and wagging their tails at. ...
05/15/2026

I couldn’t see (because I am nearsighted) what Paddles then Itty was excited about, barking and wagging their tails at. Then, I saw the movement and realized that 2 deer were in the neighbors yard.
Mornings are best!

05/04/2026

Paddles is officially 7 years old today. She must remove the squeaker from the road k1ll fox she received for her birthday.


03/04/2026

Sometimes I wonder if I could attach a Fitbit or Apple Watch to this girl how long her walks are compared to mine.


Paddles first litter is now 4 years old. Happy Birthday babies!
01/12/2026

Paddles first litter is now 4 years old.
Happy Birthday babies!

12/24/2025

She insists it is time.


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1673 Highway 50, Unit A
Orchard Mesa, CO
81503

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