The Kidney Walk

The Kidney Walk on Saturday was a big success!  Approximately 2,000 people and several puppies raised $275,000.  It was a little cold and windy, but no rain or snow!  I've included a slide show so you can see all the fun!

Boomer! and I finally had our hair cuts.  We look very cute!  They put pink bandannas around our necks.  The company is donating 10 percent of all their haircut money to help fight breast cancer.

Mommy and Daddy both had their yearly check ups this week.  It is important to have a check up every year.  Boomer! and I had our check ups already.

Many leaves cover our back yard.  It's fun to run through them!  It will take a long time to rake them up this weekend.  I think it would be great to leave them there, but Daddy said he needs to collect them.  Maybe somebody else will have fun with the leaves!

Love,
Rudy the Pretty Poodle

It's All Good

Boomer! had his yearly check up this week.  The vets said he looks great, but he could lose a little weight.  He looks good to me, but I think he acts a bit odd.  He has been carrying his Frisbee around like it's his new best friend.  I guess that's what little brothers do.  I wonder if I did that when I was younger?

Daddy and Mommy went to the dentist.  No cavities in this house!

I need a haircut!  I look very cute, but my fur is starting to cover my eyes.  I can still dance though!

The weather has been spectacular, so lots of time to practice our walk!  We are geared up for this Saturday.

Love,
Rudy the Shaggy Poodle

Mommy Met a Pirate!

October already!  I can't believe it.  Time sails by when you're having fun.  The weather was beautiful this weekend.  Our leaves are gorgeous!  We had lots of fun with our neighbor friends Hobie and Oscar.

Mommy and Daddy went to Rochester for a Book Fair.  They met a real pirate and took a picture to prove it!

Rochester Book Fair Slide Show

We are getting ready for the big Kidney Walk on October 15th.  We have been walking back and forth in our backyard to get in shape!

Last night we got together with our illustrator Michelle.  We talked about my new book.  It's going to be great!  Coming February/March 2012 - Rudy O'Tooty!

Now Boomer! and I are going to play with our toys from Mommy's BFF from New Jersey.  What a great way to end the day.

Love,
Shiver Me Timbers! Rudy

Short and Sweet and Here's some Pics!

I had my labs taken today.  And everything is stable.  I don't have to go back for 2 months!  I like to dance and perform for everyone, but I can do that somewhere else.

Here is a slideshow from last weeks Book Launch!  I hope you like it.

Love,
Rudy the Steady as she Goes Poodle

Oh What A Night

Wow!  Tuesday was very exciting!  It was our big book launch of "Rudy's Incredible Kidney Machine."

Mommy and Daddy spent the afternoon setting up the room.  They did all the balloons, tables, books, presentation, refreshments and gift bags.  I stayed home to babysit Boomer!

The Event went very well.  Many people attended and had a good time.  Mommy said it was a relaxing and casual atmosphere.  I think that means it was really fun!  Everyone laughed and asked questions.  The cookies were a big hit with both the kids and adults!

Daddy overheard a conversation at the end of the night.  A mom was walking her daughter to the restroom and told her, "You know, honey - you only have one kidney."  The little girl responded, "Oh."  After a short pause she asked, "Did I donate my other kidney?"  It was such a sweet moment.  It's nice to know that the children both listen and understand.  That's great!  I think every time we share, it makes a difference.

Here's a picture from the party.  Hope you enjoy!

Love,
Rudy the party poodle

It's All About the Walk (Mostly)

Less than a week to go until our big party!  We are very excited.  The following Saturday we have a book fair in Rochester.  That should be fun.

On October 15, we have the 2011 NKF Kidney Walk.  It is a very important event.  Kidney disease is all around us.  1 in 9 people have kidney disease (puppies too).  Mommy and Daddy are participating in the walk.  They will represent my team!  I think I will call it "Rudy's Walkers!"

Mommy and Daddy(?) at last years Kidney Walk

We hope it will raise lots of money to help with research and those people with kidney disease.  I recently found out that 382,000 people are on dialysis and 88,000 people are waiting for a transplant.  Those are big numbers!  The need for more kidneys keeps growing, so we need to keep spreading the word.

My family plans on talking about it every chance we get!  Mommy said that she is noticing a slight increase in awareness when she talks to the groups.  (Mommy and Daddy talk to children and adults).  This is good.  We hope for a day when everyone will know about the importance of living donors.  We hope they will find a cure for kidney disease too.  That is why we walk!

Love,
Rudy the poodle and his wiggle too!

New Friends Old Habits and Fresh Air

Time is flying!  It's just a few more days until our party, so we are busy.

We have a new friend next door.  It is a fluffy little black dog.  I called him "Fluffy."  Recently we found out his name is "Tobie."  He is Hobies housemate.  Hobie and Tobie!  I think that's cute!  We like running back and forth along the fence line and barking at each other.  It has been beautiful weather, so we've had some outdoor time.

In two weeks we will be at a book fair.  That will be fun.  Maybe we will meet lots of new people.  On October 15th is the big Kidney walk!  They are having it in a big place closer to our house this year.  The event got so big, it outgrew Midway Stadium!  I hope many walkers come again this year.  It is a very important cause.  I will talk more about it after our party so I can give you all the details!  For now, I better get back to making gift bags!

Love,
All Work and No Play Rudy (not really!)