Rusty Warren and Buddy the Dog in Lanikai, Hawaii
Tutu Rusty and I even have the same red hair color. She says her red color comes from a bottle. I think my color is Golden Retriever Red and is natural.
Buddy's Tutu takes him out with her
Tutu takes care of me while my mommy goes to work. I like to spend my days on the lanai with Tutu. She sits in her chair, reading the newspaper and eating her bagel with peanut butter. Did you know I love peanut butter? Every day I sit beside Tutu on the lounge chair. It is my favorite chair and even has a towel on it so I am comfortable.
Buddy's favorite chair with the beach towel
I keep a good watch of Tutu so I will know when she is finished with her plate. I try not to look at her and beg for food. If she catches me looking she says, “Buddy, No begging,” and I look away from the tasty food. When she is finished eating the plate is given to me to lick the crumbs and any smear of peanut butter that might still be on the plate. Sometimes she lets me lick the peanut butter off the spreading knife. I live for these moments of dog pleasures.
One of Tutu's record albums
Long before I was born my Tutu was a famous comedienne. I did not realize it when I was young but I have grown to know and respect her. I am so proud of her and all the Gold albums Tutu made. Tutu can also play the piano. She went to the New England Conservatory of music to become a Concert Pianist. I love when she plays the piano at the parties we have at the house. I lay by the piano and look up at her with my big brown eyes. She doesn’t play much anymore because her hands get tired.
Tutu wears her favorite Buddy the Dog shirt
Tutu Rusty is so kind to me. She pets me, feeds me, hugs me, and talks to me. She is old now, so I am careful not to walk in front of her and knock her down. She has the same routine every day and I like that. I seem to know what time it is without a clock by Tutu doing her daily routine.
My mom takes me for a big morning walk before she goes to work and leaves me with Tutu all day. My days are pretty much the same and that is ok by me.
Tutu feeds me the same food every day and I drool while she prepares my dish of food. I get the same dry dog food but Tutu adds some cooked vegetables and a small piece of her left over dinner from the night before. She makes a special meal for me. She likes lamb and chicken and so do I. She makes this gravy on my food with some water and warms it in the microwave, just to take the chill out of the food. I can hardly wait till I hear the bell of the microwave ring. She places my bowl, the one with my name on it, next to my water dish. I never gobble my food. I savor the gravy and appreciate how Tutu carefully mixes my food so it will be tasty for me. She is the best doggie chef I know.
Tutu and I get the mail in the morning after she feeds me. She puts the leash on me and we walk carefully down the stairs to the mailboxes where we live. I walk slowly beside her and never pull on my leash. I ignore any cats that I see while I am with Tutu. I can chase the cats later. I have to take care of my special Tutu. We get the mail and walk over to the trash room to throw the junk stuff away. Tutu makes me sit and wait while she tosses the bad mail in the smelly garbage bin. I am so well behaved when I am with my Tutu.
When we get back into the house we go to the lanai where Tutu talks on the phone or reads her book. I sleep on my favorite lounge chair and dream of chasing birds and cats and running on the beach. Tutu and I love the trade winds that blow gently on our lanai. Sometimes Tutu sleeps and I look over at her and feel happy and safe. I watch the geckos run in and around the lanai plant pots. I watch the birds stop on our lanai railing to look at me. I watch clouds go by and I am content to be a dog.
My Tutu has a movie about her life story that just got filmed. The film crew came to our house to film the movie. They filmed me walking on Lanikai beach with Tutu and my mommy, Liz. I got to go on the boat when they filmed part of the movie. All the people who worked on the movie were nice to me. Most dogs never get to be in a movie so I feel special.
My Tutu's DVD movie cover
You can see the movie on DVD at my Tutu’s web site. There are video’s of my favorite Tutu there. You can see her red hair, just like mine. I wonder what other doggie’s have to say about their Tutu’s. You can email me or add a comment to the end of this column about your favorite doggie Tutu.
www.rustywarren.com
Here are some links to films that Buddy the Dog has appeared in. Buddy likes to pose and has fun being a ham in front of the camera.
http://www.openhouseislandstyle.com/video/0004.asx
Buddy co starred with Samantha De Corte in the Kailua segment of Open House Island Style. The segment is number 4 in their series and can be seen below. Buddy appears four times in the show. Buddy had fun with the film crew and remembered all his lines.
Open House Island Style is very unique in the sense of its popular Life Style segments. When the crew visits the showcased neighborhood, not only do they highlight the properties for sale, they also go to a great place to eat and do something for fun. Samantha De Courte is not afraid of showing her funnier side on the show. Some fan favorites have been “attempting” to wake board and her popular “funky monkey” dance. Buddy loves Samantha. Buddy is one of Samantha’s biggest fans.
NCTV11 For Pets Sake Animal_Save__Get_Fit_for_Fido_2007.mp4
Buddy made an appearance at the “Pets Sake Animal Rescue Run” for the Animals Event. Get Fit For Fido was the theme for their event. Watch the community who came together for this fun, active, event. You will see wonderful athletes, animals, Animal Save's volunteers and Staff...they all come together for the animals in Nevada City, California. Nevada City is the heart of the “Mother Lode” in Northern California.
