She tried really hard to catch him.
She even got up on her toes ...
But he knew just what to do ...
"You can't catch me Maggie!"
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I just adore her!
LuLu
Posted by: LuLu | April 28, 2009 at 08:58 PM
Poor thing.. how discouraging for her to do this time and time again.. *sigh* perhaps one day she will get lucky.
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
Posted by: Di | April 28, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Awww she is adorable & I love her big brown eyes:)
Hugs..
Deb:)
Posted by: DEBBIE GARRETT | April 28, 2009 at 09:10 PM
She's just so adorable (but you know that)! One day she'll get lucky!
Manuela
Posted by: the pleasures of homemaking | April 28, 2009 at 09:12 PM
Awww. Poor puppy with the short legs. It's not your fault Daisy! Cute lizard too... :)
Posted by: Megan | April 28, 2009 at 09:12 PM
I still haven't gotten used to seeing so many lizards in FL! But I just bought a beach bag with the cutest lizard on the side! lol
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | April 28, 2009 at 09:17 PM
How cute! Poor Maggie. One of these days she'll do it. Tell her not to worry if she catches it by the tail. It will grow back!
Posted by: Kathi | April 28, 2009 at 09:19 PM
Aw! Silly adorable Maggie. I love looking at your blog and seeing pictures of Maggie because I when I'm at school I miss my doxie that looks just like her. So it's nice getting to see her because my mom is not about to send me pictures everyday LOL :)
All the best,
Allison
Posted by: Allison | April 28, 2009 at 09:19 PM
Maggie... you are absolutely ADORABLE!!! Good luck next time!
GOOD to see you visiting my site!
ENJOY your week!
Fifi
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | April 28, 2009 at 09:21 PM
Poor Maggie Moo she just wants to play!
Posted by: Kelly Ann | April 28, 2009 at 09:50 PM
So cute!
Posted by: Jeanne | April 28, 2009 at 09:53 PM
Darn! Got away again! I'm just in love with Maggie.
Posted by: Diane | April 28, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Maggie, you didn't really want that creature, did you? BTW- You are a beautiful little dog...
Posted by: Sue@sullivanandmurphy | April 28, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Maggie you are just too stinkin cute!! Maybe you can catch that silly old lizard next time? Have you tried chasing butterflies?? ;)
Posted by: Toni | April 28, 2009 at 10:34 PM
My dog actually finally caught one! A big one. I got him away from it but not before it's tail was severed. Then I had to put the wiggly tail in the trash! EEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKK! Hopefully, Maggie won't ever catch Mr. Lizard.
Posted by: Karen B | April 28, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Well, remember the fun is in the chase. Unfortunately, my dogs catch the little guys and kill them. I need all the lizards I can get to keep up with the bug population!
Posted by: Phyllis | April 28, 2009 at 10:43 PM
lol, poor little Maggie, so cute, Kim ~
Posted by: Cathy | April 28, 2009 at 11:32 PM
HeeHee
My little Daisy loves to hunt lizards, but she never catches any.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | April 29, 2009 at 12:24 AM
Oh sweet Maggie don't give up-maybe someday you will catch that ole lizard! :D Kim you are so lucky to have Maggie she is adorable-I love her sweet little face! Hope you girls are having a wonderful week ~Smiles~Tam!
Posted by: Tam | April 29, 2009 at 12:32 AM
How adorable! I remember those Florida lizards. My sister, when just a little girl, made pets out of them; feeding them, or at least trying to, leading them around with a little ribbon tied around their necks. She was always gentle, never hurting them, and let them go after playing a while. Of course, there was always an abundance of them around, so she never lacked for pets. I can't help but wonder now what the lizard must have thought of it all, if lizards think, that is. LOL ♥
Posted by: Betty Jo | April 29, 2009 at 06:28 AM
Poor Maggie! She just wanted to play!
Posted by: Colleen | April 29, 2009 at 07:25 AM
Oh Kim! That brings back memories for me. I'll never forget my cats chasing the occasional lizard that made it's way inside. Much to my horror.
P.S. Please change your music because now I feel the strong desire to go make reservations at Disneyworld. Hugs friend, Jen
Posted by: Jen@thecottagenest | April 29, 2009 at 07:54 AM
oh............that is just so darn cute!
Posted by: Hannah | April 29, 2009 at 08:29 AM
I can always count on a splash of my favorite color here, but today was a bonus with that splash of green. Thank goodness Maggie can't catch him!
Posted by: Vee | April 29, 2009 at 09:11 AM
LOL. I'm with Lavender Dreams! I just told my daughter last night I still am not used to the bugs/lizards here!
But this is a cute post with Lil Maggie & Her Lizard Friend!
Posted by: Jaccke | April 29, 2009 at 09:26 AM
Poor Maggie, she'll get her one someday. She is just too sweet.
Posted by: Erin | April 29, 2009 at 09:37 AM
So cute! I remember my collie loved to chase lizards - even caught one once! Bit off the end of the tail and spit it out. Didn't try again!
MimiG
Posted by: MimiG | April 29, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Ahh, that is so cute! Poor Maggie.
Hugs,
Donna
Posted by: Donna | April 29, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Maggie you are invited to my house for a lizard hunt.The lizards must be slower in Pasco county. I catch them ALL the time.For this hunting expedition short legs are a requirement!:)
Your gal pal!
Tonks (Doxie Power Rules)
Posted by: DT | April 29, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Keep trying Maggie...but, remember, eat your friend, no friend!
Posted by: Donna Warrington | April 29, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Maggie must be an optimist, because she keeps on trying, doesn't she? Has she ever caught one, and what does she do with it if she does? Do I want to know?!
Posted by: Carol | April 29, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Maggie is just beautiful and I just know that she will catch that little guy soon!
Posted by: Christine Drevo | April 29, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Oh poor sweet Maggie! She is trying SO hard and doesn't even know that she's better off NOT catching him!
She is so photogenic. Love her!
Cass
Posted by: Cass | April 29, 2009 at 12:24 PM
What a fun game to play! No winners, no loser, just fun times. Way to go, Maggie!
Posted by: Rose - The Center of My Self | April 29, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Maggie is absolutely adorable!
Posted by: SoBella Creations | April 29, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Perhaps a good thing for you she did not catch the little thing.... Enjoy your day Maggie =^..^=
Posted by: Jeanette Carlstrom | April 29, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Maggie, I hope you catch one soon. Ssshhh, don't tell your mommy...she'll think I'm kinda weird, but I used to like to catch lizards when I was a little girl! Oh, and um, I've even helped my little boys catch them. Keep trying. You'll get one! xorachel
Posted by: A Romantic Porch | April 29, 2009 at 02:10 PM
Yep, the same thing happens here. The crawly critters are faster than the canines.
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | April 29, 2009 at 03:54 PM
Hey Miss Kim, how sweet Maggie is! We had a sweet little poodle once that liked to chase lizards too. The only thing was she could only catch them by their tails and then didn't know what to do with them! Needless to say we had the the most tail less lizards in the neighborhood! :) HTH Janet P.S.I love your garden!
Posted by: Janet K | April 29, 2009 at 04:25 PM
I bet she knows that the chase is the fun part. She looks like such an old soul when you look in her eyes!
Blessings~LillySue
Posted by: LillySue | April 29, 2009 at 04:33 PM
I love posts about Ms. Maggie. Give her a hug and kiss from me. Kathy C in ILLinois
She is just toooooooooooo cute for words
Posted by: Kathy Charniak | April 29, 2009 at 05:53 PM
Poor Maggie. She's a sweetie.
Posted by: Julie | April 29, 2009 at 07:50 PM
I wonder what she would do if she caught him? Maggie looks like such a sweet dog!
Posted by: Debbie | April 29, 2009 at 08:53 PM
how fun! like a picture book story.
thank you for the supportive comment on my blog about my essay in romantic homes! it means so much to me!!!
xo
Posted by: elyse | April 29, 2009 at 09:19 PM
Maggie,
You'll get that lizard boy one of these days. I just know it.
Posted by: D'Ann | April 29, 2009 at 09:46 PM
Awwww! Her expression says it all :) So sweet.
Hugs,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | April 29, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Too cute!!! We always get lizards in our house. I think they're good luck. :)
Posted by: lilyhaven | April 30, 2009 at 12:19 AM
One time, years ago, my cat Alfie managed to catch a lizard whose tail was hanging out of his mouth. When I screamed, "Put him down," Alfie swallowed him! I still cringe at the thought. Glad Maggie is too short to catch the little guy. :-)
XO,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila | April 30, 2009 at 02:32 AM
Good morning Kim :)
Poor Miss Maggie.... I think she just wants to play with him ;)
Shiloh will sit out in the yard and just shake, like he's vibrating, when he sees a squirrel and then all of a sudden he'll start crawling on his belly, but the minute he moves the squirrel sees him and runs up the tree. He has yet to catch one after all these years. Thank goodness! LOL
hugs for Miss Maggie and you :)
rue
Posted by: rue | April 30, 2009 at 07:34 AM
Sophie says, "Come up to Alabama and hang out with me, Maggie. I'll teach you how to catch lizards--that is if SuSu doesn't catch us first. She doesn't like for me to catch lizards."
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | April 30, 2009 at 12:34 PM
I have a glass front door and side windows and i've been racking my brain trying to figure out a new fabric for curtains, and then i see your gingham yellow and a light bulb goes off! LOL! I may do red if i can find it, if not, then yellow it is! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Rosemary | April 30, 2009 at 12:57 PM
What a sweet face.
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn | May 01, 2009 at 12:34 AM
Her face looks like my Darla! We have a long-haired miniature Dachshund as well.
Posted by: Becky Taylor | May 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM