Creeks Crossing Kennel: The Ranger Station

It all began back in January 2003 when I was born. We
lived in Palmdale, CA. I don't remember much but I know
I had lots of brothers and sisters and my mom was very
pretty.

When I was 8 weeks old lots of people started to come to
the house and play with me and my family. I loved to
play with them especially the little people.

One day this really nice family came to visit. I could tell
they were different. They had this sadness about them.
There was a dad, a mom, a big brother, a little brother
and a cute little sister in this family.   I thought there was
something special about them right away and I was
determined to find out.

I did all my best tricks and licked them the most out of all
my brothers and sisters.   The family was very happy that
I gave them so much attention that they said that I got to
go home with them to be their new puppy. I could see in
there eyes that if I went home with them the sadness they
had in their hearts was going to go away.

On the way to my new home we stopped by the pet store
and I got a new bed, a collar and some food. Also on the
way home I found out my new name was going to be
Ranger. I never had a name before and I thought it was
pretty cool.

The first night with my new family was pretty scary. I was
lonely and it made me cry. The oldest boy in the family,
Ross, grabbed his pillow and blanket and laid down next
to my crate to make me feel better.   Little did I know at
the time that I was making him feel better. That night
Ross told me about his old friend Scout.

Scout was their dog before me. He was a golden
retriever just like me. Ross had many stories about
Scout and how they were both born in Dover, Delaware
and moved all across the United State together. They
were true buddies and loyal friends.

Now this is when I found out where the sadness came
from. Just two weeks before they came to get me Scout
died.   He had eaten something he shouldn't have and
got really sick.

It was all coming clear to me. I knew what my role in the
family would be. My top priority was going to always no
matter what make my family happy. Now that's exactly
what I set out to do.

I love my family and they love me. Ever since my first
night with them I have a special bond with Ross. To this
day I still sleep with him. Most of the time it's in my crate
in his room but I like it when he lets me sleep in his bed
the most.

We are now living in Hawaii on the Island of Oahu. I love
it here.   There are alot of lizzards to chase and flowers
to sniff.   A couple times a week a family of boars travels
behind our house. They smell really good!   Since the
weather is so nice here I get to go on lots of walks. The
best part of the walk is coming home and soaking my hot
feet in the pool, AHhhhh.

So now you might be asking why am I on Creek's
Crossing Kennel's website.   My Family's Mom, Kathy is
the webmaster of the site and she likes to use me as
their mascot. I'm very photogenic don't you think?   My
ACK name is CreeksCrossing King of the Range.

Well thank you for reading my story. I'm sure I'll let you
know more about me from time to time.   Make sure you
check out my friends at CreeksCrossing.com I love to go
and play with them at the farm.

....Ranger Out!

Ask Ranger

Dear Ranger, Mom left me at Grandma's and Grandpa's house for Thanksgiving Vacation and I'm missing my Mom so much. I know she only left 2 hours ago but I'm missing her. There are a lot of dog cousins here to play with but I can't stop crying. What will I do for the 2 weeks before I can go home? Joey Johnson


		Dear Joey, After reading your letter I can advise you to make the most of your time with Grandma and Grandpa. Cherish the times you have with your family.

	Maybe you can ask your cousins to teach you something new. You can show your mom and dad when you go back home. Just make sure it's not naughty, remember Santa is coming soon. Practicing your new trick will help the time go by faster. Happy Thanksgiving! ...Ranger Out!

Dear Ranger,
Where is the best place to wait for your
family when they are gone from the
house. My family says I can't wait on the
sidewalk anymore.

Patiently waiting... Griffin, Mililani HI
..............
Dear Griffin,
I find the best place to wait for them is in
their beds. That way you can smell them
while you nap. When you hear them
coming home you can quickly get out of
their bed. They will never know.

I do have to admit occasionally I do take
a walk or two while they are gone but I
don't recommend it. Just make sure you
wear your collar and id tags if you go out.

.... Ranger Out!

Dog Laws

Law #

1. Always love your family. -Ranger ,Mililani HI

2. Banana bread cooling on the kitchen counter is
fair game.   -Scout, Palmdale, CA (1993-2003)

3. If you chase the RV down the driveway you will
get to go along on the trip.   -Apache, Sunny Valley
OR

4. If your RV has left without you, wait patiently in the
driveway and it will drive 40 miles back to          pick
you up.    -Apache Rose, Sunny Valley, OR

5. If you cry all night you will get to sleep in the king
sized bed.    -Sweet Baby James, Sunny Valley, OR

6. If you hide in the morning you will not have to go
in your crate during the day. - Tessa, Truckee, CA

7. Never ever go to bed in your crate at night
without getting your dog cookie first.
       - All the Creeks Crossing Dogs, Sunny Valley,
OR

8. Never chase a police car with a K-9 unit. They
are working and can't play   -Tessa, Truckee, CA

9. If you escape under the fence and get caught
act like you are trying to get back in.    -Jenny,
Loveland, CO

10. If you find a sucker make sure you don’t leave
the stick in your coat. Mindy, Loveland, CO

11. Dog catchers shouldn't know you by name.
Jenny, Loveland CO

12. The best place to watch TV is to stand on your
best friends head.   -Irene, Bend, OR

13. If you are in a dog show and you want the judge
to notice you, pull down your handlers skirt.
-Richie Rich, Talent, OR

14. It is not advised to jump from the car window
while it is going 30mph. Ouch, that hurt! -Scrawney,
Loveland, CO

15. Do not let your owner type more than three words
at a given time. Constantly bump their elbow for a
pat on the head. -Ranger, Mililani, HI

16. Swimming in the pool at Camp Creek's
Crossing when the lifeguard is off duty is against the
rules. 10 demerits go to - Joey, Eugene, OR