Thursday, June 28, 2012

I'm A Lucky Dog!

Last night, I fixed Baked Ziti, Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread. Yum! This baked ziti has provolone cheese as well as sour cream.  I normally would just add mozzarella cheese to it, so this was different and it was good.

½ lb dry ziti pasta
½ onion-chopped, ½ lb ground beef chuck
8 oz tomato sauce
4 slices provolone cheese
½ c sour cream
8 oz pkg shredded mozzarella cheese
(Cooking spray, 1 T grated parmesan)

Boil ziti until al dente, 7-8 min. In large skillet brown onion and ground beef. Add tomato sauce, simmer 15 min. Preheat oven to 350˚. Grease an 8x8" baking dish. Layer as follows: ½ of pasta, ½ meat sauce, provolone, sour cream, remaining pasta, remaining meat sauce, mozzarella cheese, and top with grated parmesan. Bake 30 min or until cheese is melted.

Baked Ziti  - look at all that cheese!
Here's Joey:

Why am I a lucky dog? Well, is started about a year ago when I met Teddy Palmer of Halfway Home Greyhound Adoptions.   I knew it was a big day because if she liked me, I was going to find a forever home. I guess I charmed her because she chose me and the next thing I knew, I was on her website and then my future Mama and Dad saw me and in less than a month I was in my new home. Teddy was my first Guardian Angel, but then I found out that everyone at Greyhound Companions of Missouri are my Guardian Angels.  They made sure I got the best care possible when I needed the surgeries on my leg.  They sent me a soft crate and an x-pen to use while I healed.  They were there for me and Mama the entire time.  They are still there for us even though we are miles from home. They read my blog and read what happened with my medicine and they are trying to come up with a better solution for us.  Mama was able to cancel the order she had placed because it had not yet been approved by the vet.  It sure is nice to have Guardian Angels.  Mama says she can't imagine a better group.  She knows that other groups don't do nearly as much.  You are never alone if you adopt from Greyhound Companions. They are always there to answer questions and support you, if you need it. Mama says we can never repay them for all they have done to help me.   If you click on their link, you will see photos of me and Scout.  Jack's photo still pops up from time to time.

Mama checked me again for corns.  She hasn't found any.  She has poked me, squeezed me and examined me.  She did order us some Glucosamine from Greyhound Gang.  She has heard good things about that company.  Thanks for all your comments and suggestions.  Hopefully, I am on back on the right track.

Mama, I want a treat!

Handle over the treats, woman!

Come on, you know you want to.
My charm works on Mama, too.
Joey,
The Greyhound Who Has Guardian Angels Here On Earth

11 comments:

  1. You are a blessed dog. Glad you have such wonderful people in your corner. Hope you got your treats.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  2. What a happy post!! Glad you are surrounded with wonderul people!!

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  3. Who could resist those faces! What good luck to have such wonderful people continuing to help you.

    Thank you for stopping by & leaving birthday wishes :)

    Nubbin wiggles,
    Oskar

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  4. Oh guys you are surrounded by kind pals what a blessing. You are not alone!
    Best wishes Molly

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  5. We think you both could charm the treats from anyone :)
    We are so glad you found the Greyhound Companions of Missouri, what a great organisation. You definitely landed on your paws when you got a home with your mum and dad.
    Dip Bridge and Elliot x

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  6. I love the support I get from my adoption group too. I always tell my prospective adopters that they aren't just adopting a greyhound, they are getting a second family as well. That dinner looks yummy!

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  7. I love the recipe, it's around 100 degrees right now in Michigan or I might try it for dinner..I'm going to file it away to try when it cools off a bit.

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  8. It is great to have a supportive adoption group. Even after we've plucked out Stanley's corns, if he's still gimpy, we slap his Therapaws on, and he seems much happier. It's always a good time for treat time.

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  9. That supper sounds and looks good! It must be so nice to have an adoption group like that, to watch out for you even after you get a great home. I hope you and Scout both got your treats, Joey, but I have a feeling you make out pretty good in that department too!

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  10. I hope the kids got a treat! Those were some pretty adorable faces. I feel the same about my Greyhound group. It's just another wonderful thing about adopting a greyhound. I hope you find the solution quickly so Joey doesn't have to limp and you don't have to worry about your sweet boy.

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  11. What a great rehoming place you came from mate. Glad things are getting sorted. Deccy x ps. dinner looks great!

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