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The Quadtrek Adventure was an unforgettable experience
for Minnie as well !!
From October
10th, 2007 to May 26th, 2008. |
But let's ask Minnie to tell you
how she grew up with Quadtrek.
October 10th, 2007. Hi ! It's me,
Minnie! Well, at least that's how the two new humans in town
call me...
I
was still just a puppy on that picture, about 4 months old. "Cute"
Unh? I was left on the Navajo reservation (in Pinon,
Arizona) by my ex-owners. Guess you could say they abandoned me
here.
Now, I spend my life here with many other dogs. But still, I
prefer the company of humans, mostly for the food and comfort
they bring. You know, humans live indoors, well, most of them do
anyway... While here, dogs, have to stay outside. In fact, I'm
the only pup around to have privilidge to come inside the Hogan.
Being good looking has it's advantages...
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One day, those two bizarre strangers showed up in town...They're
not the same color as the other humans, they don't speak the
same way and they don't even smell the same...
Plus, they got here riding those funny looking little
micro-cars they call "quads". Really strange, I tell ya!
They say they came from Canada... Whatever that is, it's
supposed to be really really far away...
But, they're kinda nice and, for some reason, I like to be
near them. The bearded human says I should be called Minnie
because I remind him of someone called "Minnie Mouse". Now, who
does he think he is??
Anyway, they take me for short rides on their "quads" and I
kinda like that although, it's kinda scary. The other day, I
heard them say they're thinking of taking me with them...
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October 12th, 2007 Well, guess it's true now!
I'm leaving for a looong quad ride!
They say we'll see wonderful places and that we'll even go to
Mexico.
By the way...What's ... Mexico??
Anyway, I'm willing to try it!
What an Adventure for little me!
Told ya those guys were strange...
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For the first time in my life, I have to
wear a collar. I fought back as hard as I possibly could, there
was no avoiding it. I'm stuck with it. But that's nothing,
sometimes, when they want to go walking, they tie me to them
with this rope! Man! What a pain! It's sooo cumbersome! And I
can't even go to the bathroom in peace! I know, I know, they're
afraid they'll get lost but, hey! Relying on little 4 months old
me to bring them back to camp!! Good thing I decided to go with
them, they would'nt have gone very far!!
My new owners live in this tiny little canevas house. I've seen
some similar ones before but they were white and pointed while
theirs is blue and rectangular.
It's soooo small! I'm happy they don't ask me to
sleep in there with them, they'd probably squash me to death!!
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I'm beginning to like this new, nomad life. We don't have a
house anymore (except for that tiny canevas one..) but, we get
to see
all kinds of stuff...
My bearded owner says he can hardly read the maps anymore (in
the bag I sit on) and that, if I keep growing up, they're going
to have to find another place to put me... He's so grumpy, he
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The last few days, I felt both my bearded and my blond owner
were getting more and more excited. They kept talking about that
"Grand Canyon", that we were getting closer and closer and that
they were anxious to see that and bla, bla, bla... WOW! That
really is awesome! There's no way an ordinairy dog can dig a
whole that big! No doubt about it! It's the work of All Mighty Grand Pack
Leader!
Humans are bizarre! They ride hundreds of miles to come here
and see that Grand Canyon and what's the first thing they do
when they get here? They turn their back to it and face a little
plastic box that goes "clic"! Dâh!
Hold me tight, Blondie! I'm too young to meet
the Grand Pack Leader yet!
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Man! It's cold! I had no idea it could be so
cold in Arizona, near the Grand Canyon.
A sweater helps keeping me
warm.
Brrr... No heater under the tent...
Sometimes, I miss the Hogan...
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Waddaya mean "Come on Minnie, we're leaving??" I hear that
all the time, "we're leaving, we're leaving... Everyday, we're
leaving... Could'nt we just stay, for a change?? |
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All things considred, leaving to go further south was a good
move. It's a little warmer here. I have never seen so many
different cactus. They come in all shapes and sizes! Gotta be
real careful where I walk!
Say what?? Joshua trees are protcted! Dogs are'nt supposed to
eat them?? I swear! It was already dead when I got here! It was
there, on the ground... I thought... it would...taste good...
All right! All right! I won't do it again, I promise!
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Hey! Hey! They drive like maniacs! Over 55m/h my ears start
flapping in the wind!!
Plus, it's getting pretty crowded with me and my bearded
owner on the seat!!!
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COOL!
The girls go shopping!
They say it's best to get all the stuff we need before we
cross into Mexico.
That Mexico place seems to make my new owners a little
nervous... |
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Aaahh... I feel so much safer with my new
harness hooked to the quad. You never know, sometimes those
trails are pretty rough. From now on, I'll be sitting
behind Blondie. She's so cute! She want's me to call her
Mommy! |
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The days are long but there's never a dull moment. Our
crossing into Mexico went really smoothly after all.
Mr. Custom Officer was very friendly, he did'nt ask me any
questions...
Well, if you'll excuse me, I think I'll take a little
nap...ZZZZZZZZZ... |
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Hey look what I just found!
That's the way it's supposed to go, right?
I'm still just a baby, you know !!
But I know how to make humans love me... "Here Mommy, I
brought you flowers!" |
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Mommy!...Mommy!...Daddy!...Daddy!... Where are you??? They
jumped in that super cold water and now, I can't see them
anymore! I don't have a choice, I got to jump in it myself, they
might be in trouble!
OOhhh! I hate swimming!!! Especially in cold water!
Aah... Some of the things a dog has to do to take care of
it's owners !!! Got to have an eye on them constantly!!!
OK now! Everybody is safe and sound, now?! I'm going back to the
beach! I'm freezing in here!
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Freedom!!
There's nothing more exciting!!
Sniff...Sniff... Someone burried something here...Better
check it out!
Alone on the beach with Mommy and Daddy.
Come on! Come on! Hurry up!Can't you see the big wave
coming??
Wait for meeeee!!!
But freedom comes with risks...
Ouch !!! One more cactus needle between the toes!!
I've had needles stuck everywhere on me... On my nose, in
my mouth, on my feet, on my forehead, everywhere!! |
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Aaahh!!! Mexico!! The beach, the vacations, life's good!! |
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Merry Christmas!!!
I wait for my presents in my little house (actually, I
share my little house with the 12V fridge who needs it
during the day to stay to of the elements. It's OK, I get to
use the house at night, I'm happy!) |
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I used to ride just 'cuz I wanted to stay with Mom
and Dad. But now, I ride 'cuz I really love it!
I won't let them go anywhere without me! Soon as I hear the
engine running, I jump on!
Plus, I keep an eye on their stuff when they're not around!
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Polaris
Industries - Canada
Polaris Industries - USA
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March 6th, 2008.
Sob... Sob... I'm so sad...
After spending about a week together, my first real boyfriend
did'nt even come to say goodbye before we left.
Males... They're all the same... |
''Waddayamean, I'm getting bigger??" |
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LA CHOSE LA PLUS APPRECIÉE:
THE MOST APPRECIATED THING: |
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My little house. To keep me safe and warm. |
March 22nd, 2008. We're back in the US!!
The quad ride is almost over already!!
I want to play "Celebrities" too!
You can see me in the July 2008 issue of Dirt Wheels
Magazine!
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April 28th, 2008. I'm sooo sad... The last few days, we
almost did'nt ride anymore. Today, my owners left me waiting
while they were getting thier photo taken for some publicities.
Euh...Hellooo! I did the ride also, you know... |
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Ah so now they finally recognize how photogenic I am! And
I'm supposed to pretend I'm happy and give them big smiles and
everything, unh! |
I don't know what's happening to me.I kinda lost my young
girl shape.
I feel strange things in my belly.
If I could, I'd sleep 24/7.
And, I'm always hungry. I eat for 10!
I think I'm pragnet. I'm going to have babies! But, when???
May 12th, 2008.
Wow!! Mom and Dad are really great! They set up this cozy little nest
for me!
We're only in Kansas, USA. That's quite a ways from home,
still. And the babies will be here soon...Gotta be ready!
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May 16th, 2008.
1:30AM
Ouchh !!! The contractions just started... The babies are
coming.
2:30AM
WOW!! My first puppy!!!
À 4:30AM
The 4th pup shows up but, stays partly in, partly out for a
long while. His little legs are out, but I'm soooo exhausted
that...I just can't push anymore. The baby does'nt come all
the way out. Daddy pulls gently on the rear legs... (Not bad
for a human with zero experience). then he pulls on the tiny
pup by the hips, the belly...until it's completely out, safe
and sound!
6:30AM
The last puppy just arrived. Mom and Dad say they're tired 'cuz
they were up all night... Good thing THEY did'nt have
to give birth to 6 pups!! |
Here's my little family, 6 lovely and healthy little pups.
Let me introduce you to: Taco
Nacho
Burrito
Cabo
Marguarita
Cerveza
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What a story!
Me, Minnie, I'm from Arizona, USA.
The father is from Baja, Mexico.
The babies were born in Kansas, USA.
And the whole family will be living in Canada!! (Except
for the father, that S.O.B. of course...)
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May 20th, 2008. We just got to my new home, in Québec!
I did'nt know I had a friend (Jackie) here waiting for
me!
My goodness, is she big or what??
It's very sad... The Adventure is over. I'll have to get
used to not go riding everyday now. I'll also have to take
my new job as a mother very seriously. Plus, I heard Mom and
Dad say they would soon have to leave me home alone most
every day to go to a strange place where they can't me. They
call it "work"...
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May 26th, 2008. The pups are already 10 days old and
they're getting bigger by the minute!
I hope we can find good families for them (when they get
2 months old).
Aaahh! I'm beat. Good night!
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