Ride ‘em Cowboy

Yee haw, I’ve got ‘im, I’ve got ‘im! I think I can break ‘im in!

Start the can opener! I’m goin’ fer the record!


King Arthur, the rescue squirrel and Lexie, the rottweiler, trying to make a buck, Samantha H.

88 comments … read them below or add one

  1. Mina says:

    “You. Smell. Delicious.”

  2. Meaghan says:

    That dog looks horrified.

  3. Glitterkitty says:

    I can almost see the saliva building in the dogs mouth! nom nom squirrel ;)

  4. Kari Callin says:

    I believe rubbing a nut on that growth will remove it fairly quickly.

  5. HRH QueenCat says:

    NOT seeing eye to eye :)

    as in not on the same page

  6. Queen of Dork says:

    Crap. It’s the staring contest. *prepares eye drops*

  7. TrixandSam says:

    The drama! The tension! The possible impending doom! The opportunity for inter-species snorgling (me + rottie + babeh squirrelio)!

    This is too much to handle on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

  8. ash says:

    A baby sqwerl on a rottie snoot!!?? omg. done.

  9. Fird Birfle says:

    *looks around, furtively to ensure that Shawpie isn’t neawby….”

    “oooooooh, DA POAH widdwe DAWGGIE …..”

    or, alternatively, but less daringly,
    “OH the PUPMANITY…..”

    Signed,
    *shifty eyes*

  10. Rotties… the best baby sitters on earth!

  11. Nikki says:

    OMG the crossed eyes on the dog…the completely oblivious bravery of the baby squirrel. Such a great photo. :)

  12. gryt says:

    Wow, this is like a cartoon. That skwerl has balls of steel!

  13. PS says:

    Looks to me as if poor doggie is about to cry: “Mooom he’s doing it again!” ;)

  14. Roketto says:

    I’ll bet that squerl tail is tickling ever-so-patient Rottie’s nosie!

    …I want to see a video of Lexie sneezing, & the bitty bebeh squerl go flying off & landing on a strategically-placed cushion. :^)

  15. flutterby says:

    Can’t imagine what those widdle clawsies feel like on Lexie’s upper leep and bridge of nose…..owsche or teeckle?

  16. flutterby says:

    Eh.. trying to be all cute in my spelling of ouch and flubbed it up!! Sowwy…my bad!

  17. Soraya says:

    Start the can opener? :lol:

    • Fird Birfle says:

      yeh. I wasn’t clear on that part, either but since with me that’s often the case, I
      decided not to request clarification — esp since the pic is *SO ADORable*

    • Soni says:

      I assumed starting the can opener would have the same result as prodding the bull, as it were. Rottie goes wild, squirrel hangs on for points.

  18. Gigi says:

    Look into my eye!
    You are under my power!
    You hear only the voice of SQUIRRELGALI !
    Mwahahaha!

  19. SlaveToCat says:

    Arthur! Did you just pee in my nose?????

  20. Zeki says:

    Aww, Rottie looks a little unsure of this, maybe because she’s about to get a squirrel foot up her nose. What a sweet bobble-head squirrely, though.

    And, since it’s relevant – I don’t know if any you remember my saying a few months back that my own Rottie, Blue, had developed lymphoma, but in any event, after 20 weeks of chemotherapy, the cancer is officially in recession! I’m still grateful to everyone who sent well wishes her way, and I’m certain Blue is, too. o3o

    • Queen of Dork says:

      Oh Zeki! That IS wonderful news! Yay for Blue! I’m so happy to hear that Blue is doing better. That must have been hard for both of you. I’m totally happy for this outcome, Zeki.

    • MudBug says:

      Hey Zeki ! As a former Rottie owner your & Blue’s news makes me extremely happy for for two even though we’ve total strangers. (the funny part is here on C.O. that’s NOT weird) Congrats to you both & give Blue a big hug , kiss & belleh rub for me !

      • Zeki says:

        Yay, another Rottie fan!

        Blue sure does love her belly rubs, so I’ll give her an extra long one for ya. ;3

    • kimmaroo says:

      Excellent news, Zeki! That must be a huge relief. I’m so glad for both you and sweet Blue!

    • Gigi says:

      Yeah for Blue and you !!!!!!

    • Wend says:

      Oh Zeki, 20 weeks! That’s tough. So, so so glad to hear it’s in remission!1!!!!!11!!!!

    • Zeki says:

      LMAO did I really say recession instead of remission? Excuse me while I go drown myself. I’m blushing like a schoolgirl in a stripclub. 8|

      Thanks everyone! XD The chemo was rough on her, but she’s a tough girl!

    • Theresa says:

      My goodness, that is great news! Bless the doggie!

    • Fird Birfle says:

      @ Zeke:

      “us & you, & a dog named Blue …..” Hooray for remission!

      [wondering whether that song, was the source of her name???...]

    • Ali-Baba says:

      Awesome! Go Blue!

  21. MudBug says:

    He He ! That pup looks like it’s not sure if that’s a real squirrel or a cleverly disguised “milk bone”.

  22. blair says:

    is this one of those skwerl agility things, where they have to scurry through the tube, jump to the platform, negotiate the rope with the rollery things, to get to the treats?

    cuz this is one or two levels above the young-un’s experience, i bet

  23. feezie says:

    This looks like an extreme version of those tricks where the poor hungry doggeh has to balance a treat on his nose for just short of eternity until the cruel owners FINALLY go “OK” or “Eatit” or whatever the command is.

    It’s Extreeeeeeeme!

  24. Ali-Baba says:

    Um, would this by chance qualify for a Marc Anthony tag?! Cause I think that rottie is in luv! :-)

  25. Karen says:

    Now look here, seeee, Im the big guy in town, seeee, the names shorty, Im going to tell you how things are run around here, seeeee, and if you know whats good for you, you’re going to keep your trap shut.

  26. Francesca says:

    Must Chase Squirrel… but Squirrel on Face…Must Chase Squirrel… but Squirrel on Face…Must Chase Squirrel… but Squirrel on Face…Must Chase Squirrel… but Squirrel on Face…Must Chase Squirrel… but Squirrel on Face…Must Chase Squirrel… but Squirrel on Face…Must Chase Squirrel… but Squirrel on Face…Must Chase Squirrel… but Squirrel on Face…AIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

  27. I was feeling kind squirrely and now I’mm seeing double…wonder what I
    should eat…

  28. Terrie Esquivel says:

    One move buster and your tomorrow’s lunch!!!

  29. HA! No fear in these bones….ya mangy mutt! Now what ‘cha gonna do???

  30. OMG this smells like that Jerky they eat only I never noticed the eyes and feet before

  31. Tracy Moore says:

    Look into my eyes, deep into my eyes and repeat after me. I love Squirrels, they rule the world.

  32. Lori K says:

    Mom, put down the camera and get it off, get it off…GET IT OFF…GET IT OFFFFFFF…..NOOOWWWWWW…GET IT OFF OF ME!!!!!!!!!!! MOOMMMMM…PUT THE CAMERA DOWN, THIS ISN”T FUNNY ANYMORE…GET IT OFF!!!!!!!

  33. Shirley says:

    Now you’re going to listen to me you hear, STOP CHASING ME OK!!!!!!

  34. patty says:

    Hold on, big guy. Lemme grab ya a Nyla, they last longer, really…

  35. ashley says:

    Hey buddy, can you give me a lift?

  36. Erin Jarman says:

    Okay here’s the deal squirrel, staring contest….go

  37. Tami Drake says:

    “Oh! Fancy meeting you here!”

  38. Tim Zander says:

    …MAMMA?

  39. Caroline says:

    Oh, that Meg, she is such a nut…..hmmm, sounds like a drink!!!

  40. Ember says:

    “It’s what ALL the dogs are wearing this season!”