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Capone the Wonder Dog My name is Capone, and I am a do**he canoe.

We have an exciting announcement this morning. The Delightful Girlfriend has a new title. She's now (officially) the Del...
13/07/2025

We have an exciting announcement this morning. The Delightful Girlfriend has a new title. She's now (officially) the Delightful Fiancée!

Huzzah!!

I was not at the actual engagement. I had to insert a version of myself into this photo (unfortunately), but I couldn't be more pleased. The Middle Son is marrying the person who makes him incandescently happy. She's both his soul mate and his best friend, and what could be better than that?

But back to the part about me not being at the engagement, remember when I told you Madame went to Minnetonka, Minnesota? This was why. The Delightful Fiancée is from Minnetonka, and our whole family went to celebrate with them. Her family was there too. Even her sister's little pug, Louise, was in attendance. Basically, everyone was there...except me...and Luke.

Sigh.

We totally understand. I wouldn't have done well on an airplane. I was there in spirit, and I can also insert my face into all the photos to make it seem like I was part of the whole thing.

There is an added bonus to this whole joyous occasion. The balance of estrogen to testosterone in our family has shifted into Madame's favor—at last! With the Lovely Daughter, Little Moonbeam, and now the Delightful Fiancée, it has evened the playing field. And if you include the addition of Laurel Leaf and Honey Bee during the school year (while they are at Pitt), the females in our family are now the majority party.

Can I have another "huzzah" for that?

Huzzah!

So, warmest congratulations to the Middle Son and the Delightful Fiancée. We are ecstatic for both of you, and wish you nothing but years and years and health, love, and lots and lots of happiness.

Every so often, I like to do a little roll call to find out where all of you are from. It's fun to learn more about you,...
12/07/2025

Every so often, I like to do a little roll call to find out where all of you are from. It's fun to learn more about you, and the places you call home.

I live in a little town called Beaver, Pennsylvania, which is just north of Pittsburgh. Right now, I'm sitting on the back patio with Madame, staring out over rolling hills and lush greenery. It's very green here, because it rains. A lot. But it's pretty, and very calm.

Beaver is an almost idyllic place. If you haven't ever visited it, I hope you do someday. It sits on the confluence of the Beaver and Ohio Rivers. The main street of town is filled with adorable shops and fun restaurants. There is a gazebo in the center of town, and lots of concerts and events are held there every week.

Have you ever seen the Gilmore Girls? Beaver reminds a lot of people of Stars Hollow. It's also been filmed as the setting for many, many Hallmark movies, so it definitely has that quintessential small-town vibe.

Sometimes Madame misses living in a city, but there are good things and bad things about both. She doesn't hesitate to drive to Pittsburgh for shows and events, but we're all happy living where we do. We also have the nicest neighbors—including dog neighbors!. There are at least four Labs on this street alone. And it's wonderful having family close by. Madame has cousins just down the street, and one of her sisters lives in Beaver, too.

They say home is where your heart is. I'm pretty sure our hearts are right here.

Tell me about your hometown. I love learning about new places, and learning more about all of you. What makes your area special?

I'll choose one random person to win a copy of Madame's newest book. The winner will be announced on August 1st.

By the way, if you are local, Madame will be at CCBC's Community Days on July 19th. Look for her in the library. And she'll be on a romance author panel at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library on July 22nd at 6:30 pm. She'd love to see you in person, so make sure you introduce yourself, and let her know you're a Capone person. :)

This happened a few years ago, while I was on a walk with Madame, but it's too funny not to share again. It started with...
11/07/2025

This happened a few years ago, while I was on a walk with Madame, but it's too funny not to share again. It started with a pair of shoes and a predicament.

So, what happened exactly?

Well, we were meandering through the meadow, and following our usual routine. I was running back and forth on the path, sniffing and peeing and doing all my normal stuff. Madame was behind me, deep in concentration as she tried to figure out the next scene in her book. That's how our walks go. I'm romping and drooling, and she's muttering to herself and recording notes on her phone. It's our thing.

And that's when the interesting stuff began. First Madame's shoe came untied, so she leaned down to tie it. As she was tying it, she glanced up to see what I was doing, and I was having, what we gently like to call, "a predicament." Basically, I was pooping out a clump of grass (I eat a lot of grass on our meadow walks), but it was sort of stuck. It dangled there, refusing to come out completely.

I have a lot of "predicaments". It's a fairly common thing with me.

Madame, forgetting she had a whole container of doggie doo-doo bags around her waist, looked for something grab the offending clump with - preferably a very large leaf. Not the best idea she's ever had, but she was improvising. Also, Madame is not a very outdoorsy person, but a random leaf seemed like a better idea than using her bare hands.

And that's when it happened. A giant deer leaped across the path right in front of us. Madame jaw dropped. My sphincter went into overdrive and shot that clump of grass right out of my.....well, you know where it was coming from.

I chased the deer, but it was way too fast for me. I'm kind of thankful for that. It was huge, and I have no idea what I'd do if I caught it anyway.

I have a healthy respect for deer now. Up close some of them are really, really big.

How big, you might ask?

Well, they scared the predicament right out of me.

That's pretty impressive.

Good morning! It’s Thursday, which means we have more adorable adoptables from the good folks at Judge's Park.Meet Baile...
10/07/2025

Good morning! It’s Thursday, which means we have more adorable adoptables from the good folks at Judge's Park.

Meet Bailey and Bree! Two piggies!

**They are in foster in Mercer, PA**

Here is more about them from the shelter:

*They are a pair of female guinea pigs.
*Bailey and Bree are both orange/white shorthairs. Bailey has more white.
*They were born at the end December 2024.

-This group of piggies came into the rescue from another rescue in New Hampshire when they were living in a neglectful situation and needed a bit of witness protection and a safe place to go!
-They are just babies but are very sweet girls!
-They are typical high energy babies!
-Like all guinea pigs, they run initially when you go to catch them but settle in quickly when you hold them.
-They are a bonded pair and must be adopted together.
-Interested adopters should check out www.guineapigcages.com for information on recommended cages and https://guinealynx.info/ for information on care and feeding.
-Interested adopters can fill out our adoption application here: https://www.judgespark.org/adoption-application.html.
-Adoption fee is $25 per guinea pig, $45 for a pair.

09/07/2025

Happy Hump Day everyone!

No actual hu***ng occurred during this video, although some was definitely attempted (by Henry, not me—I want to be clear here!).

I’m back home, but I miss my friends. I miss Mistress Patti. Thankfully Madame has a bunch of trips coming up. This won’t be my last visit with my buddies.

I think Madame already needs a break from me. I’ve been very whiny and demanding since I got home. And I nearly took out our neighbor, Fred, when he stopped by to let Madame know he’d watered our tomatoes when we were out of town.

We have the best neighbors, but Fred is elderly, and my behavior was inexcusable. I could have knocked him over. He could have broken a hip. Is that any way to repay a nice neighbor who takes care of your tomatoes without being asked? I don’t think so.

Madame told me she’s had enough of my shenanigans. But she doesn’t understand. My shenanigans are limitless. I have a never ending supply.

Poor Madame. Sometimes it’s hard being my human.

At least the tomatoes didn’t die. That’s something, right?

Hello! My name is Ozzie. I'm a neutered male, gray and white Pit Bull Terrier mix. The shelter staff think I am about 4 ...
08/07/2025

Hello! My name is Ozzie. I'm a neutered male, gray and white Pit Bull Terrier mix. The shelter staff think I am about 4 years old. I weigh 64 lbs. I've been at the shelter since Feb 29, 2024.

I am a fantastic zoomer! I zoom through grass, zoom around the room, and I'll zoom right into your heart. I am also silly, oh-so-goofy, and always ready to make you laugh and cheer you up. I'm quite a cutie, too. Look at me! Who wouldn't love this happy face?

Life hasn't always been easy, but I'm a pretty positive guy. I like to look at the world as a treat box half-full. Everyone has a bad day now and again, so I try hard to remind them that there's always something to smile about. And every day I wake up and grin because it's another beautiful day!

I'm a lucky dog. I have people who give nice pats and sweet kisses, and I have a belly full of food. I try to be positive, but I also dream of what it would be like to be chosen by a family.

I have lots of energy and a great brain; the staff love teaching me new things. I know sit, I am crate trained, and I even wait patiently for my food. I have a huge personality and can be pretty stubborn, super sassy, and downright hilarious when I want to be. I go to dog playgroup here and have a blast!

I need a home with an experienced family as I am a lot of dog. I am incredibly mischievous, full of pranks and sneaky fun, and I hate feeling bored (who doesn't?!).

I can be rowdy and a rough player, so teens and up would be best for me. I'm a cardboard destoryer, expert treat sampler, and one of the happiest, purest souls you'll ever meet.

I've been here a long, long time, waiting for a special person to choose me. I've seen many dogs walk out with their families, always wondering how much longer until someone wants to walk out with me.

Life can be up and down, have lots of sits and stays, but it is so much better when you go through it with someone. Come meet me today and let's wake up tomorrow and take on the world together!

Location: Beaver County Humane Society
Website: www.beavercountyhumanesociety.org
Phone Number: (724) 775-5801
Address: 3394 Brodhead Road
Center Township, PA 15001

07/07/2025

The Splash Pad
A Story in Three Parts
Part Three
The Exciting Conclusion

How many of you guessed that Henry and I would conquer the splash pad as soon as Mistress Patti turned off the Fountains Spewing Liquid Death?

It turns out the splash pad is more of a puddle once that feature is off. We had no idea.

I like puddles. Henry does too. Elliot continued to maintain a healthy distance because he is more prudent by nature (aka he’s a big old scaredy cat).

And Mistress Patti said we were brave, but I sensed she was being sarcastic. Still, it felt good to hear those words whether she actually meant them or not.

Mistress Patti is the best. Even though she bought us a super terrifying new toy, and heckled us when we refused to use it, she had good intentions. She wanted to cool us off on a hot summer day.

Also, during the fireworks, I really was super brave. I just sat next to her and cuddled the whole time.

How many of you guessed correctly?

You all know me so well at this point. It’s almost scary. Maybe I need to make a Capone trivia quiz for you guys. That actually might be kind of fun.

Have a great Monday, friends!

06/07/2025

The Splash Pad
A Story in Three Parts
Part Two

Mistress Patti tried. She begged. She pleaded. She cajoled. And she even kind of threatened us, but to no avail.

We might be dumb, but we aren’t THAT dumb. We know liquid death when we see it. We weren’t born yesterday.

While Madame and Monsieur enjoyed a quick trip to Minnetonka, Minnesota, I am left facing and exploding volcano in Mistress Patti’s front yard. Until now, the town of Wampum, Pennsylvania has not been known for volcanic activity. That all changed on the 4th of July when Mistress Patti pulled this thing out.

So, what do you think? Will we or won’t we?

You’ll find out tomorrow. Stay tuned.

05/07/2025

The Splash Pad
A Story in Three Parts
Part One

I got to spend the Fourth of July with three of my favorites: Mistress Patti, Henry, and Elliot. Things were going well. We played. We frolicked. We engaged in various shenanigans.

But then something unexpected happened. Mistress Patti introduced something new and absolutely terrifying to the mix.

“What the fork is that?” asked Henry.

I wasn’t certain, but I’d seen a documentary on Netflix once about a volcano erupting in New Zealand. Lots of tourists died. Many were injured. It was a nightmare.

“That’s definitely some kind of volcano,” I said. “And the stuff coming out of it is dangerous. It’s…lava. Liquid death.”

“Liquid death?? Why would she buy us liquid death?” asked Henry, shooting a worried glance at Mistress Patti. “And why does she sound so excited about it?”

A good question. Elliot didn’t have any questions. He was too busy pacing and trying to avoid the liquid death. He just kept muttering, “I’m too old for this bull ship,” over and over again. He may have been having a panic attack.

Mistress Patti was no help. In fact, she was heckling us, luring us to our doom.

“What do we do?” asked Henry, eyes wide with horror.

“I don’t know,” I said.

“You’d better figure it out, Capone,” he said. “Or we’re all going to die.”

We were trapped, on the front porch, with a fountain of deadly lava between us and Mistress Patti.

What do you think happens next?

Find out tomorrow.

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