My MODEL A dog wants to help

[HoarseWhisperer]

"Bob", our Chocolate Lab used to ride everywhere with me in the Model A. Sadly, at 14 years of age, he is unable to accompany me anymore.

However, Bob has been selected as as top ten finalist in a reader's choice Pet Photo Contest of which part of the proceeds are donated to a animal rescue shelter of the winners choice. Bob has decided to donate ALL of the proceeds, should he win.

If any "Barners" would like to help the cause, you would be able to vote for BOB at:

http://www.torontopetdaily.com/2013/...rs-choice.html

Much appreciated!! Glenn

[BudP]

You must be doing a good job getting out the word because he is currently leading the pack in voting!

[Tinker]

Voted for Bob. Labs are a great breed.

[Mitch//pa]

vote sent from parker ,,,,good luck bob

[Patrick L.]

They make great riding companions, don't they ? Mine go everywhere. Always loved Labs, great dogs.

[Logan]

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Can't wait for my pup to get big enough to ride in my speedster with me. He's just 6 months old right now, still pretty small. He's a border collie Australian sheapard mix. I figure with the speedster, and the dog how could the ladies resist???? Btw still have to finish the speedster so he has a couple months to finish growing lol

[Del in NE Ohio]

There was a time I could lift our Plott Hound, Duke into the rumble seat of our roadster. Now that he is "mature" he much prefers the back seat of the town sedan.
"The more I learn about people, the more I love my dog."

[mccsix]

You've got my vote and Annie's vote

[zzlegend]

Its a dog eat dog world and i am wearing my milk bone underwear,,,,,,but
Bob definitely got my vote. Good luck Bob and Glen.

[gweilbaker]

Hey, I'm from Chicago, I'll vote often!

[willobs]

I am from Florida my vote might be late!

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Dog here,
Ole' Bill & I went to the polls & voted for Ole' BOB! Go, Bob, go! Great cause, Bill got me from a dog rescue called, "ARF"! I was stuck there for 11 months, they had me mis-listed as a "SMOOTH FOX TERRIER" I tole' them! but the dummies wouldn't listen!! Buster T.

[green30coupe]

My Rat Terrier, Buddy and I voted. Go Bob!!

[CarlG]

I'm from Alaska, my vote doesn't count.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by CarlG

I'm from Alaska, my vote doesn't count.

Tellim' you're from "ALABAMA" Buster T.

[TonyM]

Timmy the Dog asking when can we go home?

[HoarseWhisperer]

Originally Posted by TonyM

Timmy the Dog asking when can we go home?

Bob the Dog tells Timmy the Dog, "After you VOTE!"

[HoarseWhisperer]

Enjoying the comments.

Bob's still in the lead, but there's over a week of voting to go.

Thanks a bunch for the support, guys!

[5window]

I voted for Bob-Labs are great dogs.

To All: As a vet, please use a harness or special restraint when traveling with your dogs in the car! Even a sudden stop from 25mph can injure them and you really don't need a dog sized missile flying around your car in a crisis-or any other time.

Bob's dad-if you have questions about what can be done to make a 14 yr old dog more comfortable, please PM me.

[Barry B./ Ma.]

Honey (yellow lab/rat terrier mix) and I voted for bob because he sorta looks like our old late friend and companion Bogey (Weimaraner) especially that great look in his eyes.

[Louis]

I don't want to sound like an ole grump, but in my opinion a dog, cat or any other animal does not belong in a car, it's bad enough with all the other nuts on the road just trying to get from point A to point B with out having an wreck.

Dogs and cat's not only shed hair but they also make you car smell bad, dogs esp. sometimes slobber, they cant help it, and you don't need your dog licking you in the face when your trying to drive, [it's a safety thing].

I don't dislike dogs or cats, but there is a place for them, on a farm, or in a large back yard, but not in a car.

ever notice a dog in a car with the window down with it head hanging out of the window trying to get some fresh air ? ...tells me the animal does not want to be there.

OK all you animal lovers, fire away,....It's JMHO.

[mccsix]

You're kidding right?

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Well you asked for it, Louis, Dog here! GEEZ! that's a BIG bucket of cold water you're throwin' on the fun stuff! Glad I'm not your dog Yes, I agree about dangerous stuff with dogs in cars, It's about DUMB folks that don't train us dogs to sit up & act right in cars! We can be trained to go GRRRR! when dummies try to open your hood & scratch your paint & discover your motor "SECRETS"!
I ain't REALLY mad at you though, Louis Buster T.

[Louis]

Originally Posted by mccsix

You're kidding right?

Nope,.......JMO.

[Bob/Kansas City]

Voted for Bob... a wonderful Model A companion!

[bromark]

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Bob got my vote and is still leading.

[Louis]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Well you asked for it, Louis, Dog here! GEEZ! that's a BIG bucket of cold water you're throwin' on the fun stuff! Glad I'm not your dog Yes, I agree about dangerous stuff with dogs in cars, It's about DUMB folks that don't train us dogs to sit up & act right in cars! We can be trained to go GRRRR! when dummies try to open your hood & scratch your paint & discover your motor "SECRETS"!
I ain't REALLY mad at you though, Louis Buster T.

Bill, I did not mean your dog .

[bogiediver]

The spirits of all of my past critters told me I had to vote for Bob... I would'a anyway, how could you not with that face.

I hope you can figure a way to keep Bob riding with you

Respectfully,

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Louis

Bill, I did not mean your dog .

Oh, I know, Buddy, just havin' fun, better for me than chasin' oooold ladies in the neighborhood! I'm too slow to catch them anyhow, but soon I can catch them in Vermin & tote them home!!!!!!!!!!! Bill W.

[Louis]

Most animals have a very good sense of smell, to take one for a ride, esp. in an
"A" model has got to be very un pleasant to a dog, even though I'm sure the intension is meant to be a fun trip to the animal.

My model "A" is in very good shape, but it is 80 years old I can smell oil fumes, exh. fumes, gas fumes that come up thru. the floor boards and firewall, and all Model "A" have it. not good for a dog, I would think .

[zzlegend]

But,,,,,,,,do you take the wife with you?

[Louis]

Originally Posted by zzlegend

But,,,,,,,,do you take the wife with you?

zzlegend, If your asking me,... NO!.. my wife prefers pwr. steering, pwr. brakes, air cond, elect. windows, elect. seats, elect. locks, and a GPS, and she thinks I'm stupid for driving around in a 80 year old car that could explode at any minute do to the fumes in the cockpit.......Can you believe that? ................

[Tiny]

Originally Posted by Louis

Most animals have a very good sense of smell, to take one for a ride, esp. in an
"A" model has got to be very un pleasant to a dog, even though I'm sure the intension is meant to be a fun trip to the animal.

My model "A" is in very good shape, but it is 80 years old I can smell oil fumes, exh. fumes, gas fumes that come up thru. the floor boards and firewall, and all Model "A" have it. not good for a dog, I would think .

Then why does my dog jump in every time I open the door? If it was that aweful I would think he would rather stay home.

[Tiny]

Oh and Bob got my vote!!

[c125bob]

Bob has my vote, if you don't let the Dog go now and then you miss half the fun. I like my Dog better than a lot of people I come in contact with !

[HoarseWhisperer]

So....do you think ol' Louis voted for ol' Bob?

Again, thank you to all that have. It's a good cause and very much appreciated!

[zzlegend]

Originally Posted by HoarseWhisperer

So....do you think ol' Louis voted for ol' Bob?

Again, thank you to all that have. It's a good cause and very much appreciated!

No,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,his wife probably won't let him.

[mccsix]

Originally Posted by c125bob

Bob has my vote, if you don't let the Dog go now and then you miss half the fun. I like my Dog better than a lot of people I come in contact with !

X2 ...and Annie smells a lot better (sometimes) and does GREAT nose art on the windows for me.

[sphanna]

Got Spot from friends in Zion, ILL. Spot died about 3 years ago. But he still votes. 3 for Bob

[Great Lakes Greg]

Oscar and Max (getting haircuts tommorow) have voted.

[Marcus]

Originally Posted by Great Lakes Greg

Oscar and Max (getting haircuts tommorow) have voted.

OK, Mr. Bob has one more vote from sunny Mississippi!!

[super flat]

My 3 year old black lab Boomer voted and my 13 year old brown one Mocha was sleeping! Gary

[pat in Santa Cruz]

Buck and Abby vote for Bob


buck and abby by tiopato2000, on Flickr

[Jazzjr]

My old buddy Bard, as you can see loved eating Watermelon. When I called to him, lets go for a ride, he would run to the car door and jump up and down 3 to 4 times, all 4 feet off the ground, until I opened the door to let him in. He would sit in the passengers seat every time I took him with me. I some times thought he was almost human, riding down the road he would see something and his head would follow until we passed it, than forward again, or look over at Me.
Although Bard never got a ride in my finished Model A, he was with me out in the garage for 3 of the 4 years it took to build it, siting and sleeping on a throw rug, watching me.
He went to Dogie Heaven a year ago last Dec, Inherited Kidney Disease. He always sits close to me when I am on this computer, late at night, I feel his presence, and I voted for Bob as Bard would have wanted me to.

[Dusty]

I would love for my dog to accompany me in my "A" but every time I ask this is what I get.
Bad dog... must be the green fenders

[Mike V. Florida]

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Come on and have a little fun vote! over 700 views but only just over 200 votes

[jimalabam]

Barney (My 8 year old Schnauzer and riding companion) and I just voted for Bob. Barney is ready when the wheels roll, and when getting home, gives me the look, " Is That All"...

[1crosscut]

Maybe it's just me but I thing Ned was getting ready to take a dump.
Go Bob!

[5window]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Come on and have a little fun vote! over 700 views but only just over 200 votes

I tried voting again, but it wouldn't let me. It's you civic duty to vote!

[QGolden]

Bushman voted for Bob! And sends him all the best....

[Ron Lowe]

Bob you got my vote. For the response from Louis, I always take my Harrier Hound with me. We have a special harness that attaches to the seat belt. She's just as safe as a person. As for any smell, well she smells alot better than a women loaded with perfume.

[Steve Wastler]

Another vote for Bob, he's a good looking pooch...

[1931 flamingo]

Wife and daughter had to put our 12 yr old down about 2 wks ago, New guy (rescue from TN, supposedly shepherd and mastiff, 2 yrs old, 50 lb) arrives Monday. They can't wait.
Maybe I'll finally learn how to post a picture instead of waiting for my son to come home from MO.
Lots of nice dogs posted.
Paul in CT

[supergnat]

Bob just got my vote and he is still ahead.
Good luck.
Supergnat

[Growley bear]

Originally Posted by HoarseWhisperer

"Bob", our Chocolate Lab used to ride everywhere with me in the Model A. Sadly, at 14 years of age, he is unable to accompany me anymore.

However, Bob has been selected as as top ten finalist in a reader's choice Pet Photo Contest of which part of the proceeds are donated to a animal rescue shelter of the winners choice. Bob has decided to donate ALL of the proceeds, should he win.

If any "Barners" would like to help the cause, you would be able to vote for BOB at:

http://www.torontopetdaily.com/2013/...rs-choice.html

Much appreciated!! Glenn

Glen,
Bob has my vote, so far he is in the lead with 239. Good Luck,
Chet

[Texas Tom]

PUPS RULE! Here are a few photos of my two golden retrievers, Annie and Katie, with my Model A's.

[HoarseWhisperer]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Come on and have a little fun vote! over 700 views but only just over 200 votes

Thanks, Mike!

Here's an update. Currently, Bob has about 248 votes in the photo contest and is doing well. About 200 of those votes came from two local pet groups in my area.

Just so Barners know how the "700 views" vs "actual votes" tabulate in FordBarn.

Again, your support for the cause is much appreciated!

[Forker]

My Springer Molly cast a vote for Bob!

[1st_model_a]

Here's another vote for Bob. Cat wanted to vote for a cat, but said if Bob is a Model A dog then he can't be all that bad. Good luck Bob.

[Louis]

Hoarsewhispere, I just voted for your dog Bob, and I did not have to ask my wife , that brings his votes to 256, Bob is a shoe in, no doubt.

But I still think an "A" model is no place for a dog or any other animal.
still JMO .

Glen, which offends poor Bob the most, the smell of exh. fumes, oil fumes, or the smell of that cigar? ......just pulling your PAW .
Bob is a nice looking dog.

[zzlegend]

Thanks for posting and voting Louis. Now if you can just get your wife to ride in your A, that would be a great accomplishment. LOL.
Have a good evening, Mark.

[Louis]

Originally Posted by zzlegend

Thanks for posting and voting Louis. Now if you can just get your wife to ride in your A, that would be a great accomplishment. LOL.
Have a good evening, Mark.

zzlegend,
She will ride with me on the Harley any time as long as the temp. is over 65, but she says she feels like everyone is looking at her when she is in the "A" model,..... hell, that's why I like to drive it .
Have a good one .

[zzlegend]

Originally Posted by Louis

zzlegend,
She will ride with me on the Harley any time as long as the temp. is over 65, but she says she feels like everyone is looking at her when she is in the "A" model,..... hell, that's why I like to drive it .
Have a good one .

Well Louise, if it means any thing. My wife will ride in my beater truck that is in my avatar, but won't ride my Harley anymore period. Go fiqure. Hard to understand a womans thinking some times.
Have a good evening.
P.S, Glen, i hope Bob wins.

[Louis]

Originally Posted by zzlegend

Well Louise, if it means any thing. My wife will ride in my beater truck that is in my avatar, but won't ride my Harley anymore period. Go fiqure. Hard to understand a womans thinking some times.
Have a good evening.
P.S, Glen, i hope Bob wins.

I have heard that the only diff. between a women and a terrorist, is that you can reason with a terrorist.

And please don't call me "Louise".

I like your beater truck.

[zzlegend]

Originally Posted by Louis

I have heard that the only diff. between a women and a terrorist, is that you can reason with a terrorist.

And please don't call me "Louise".

I like your beater truck.

OOPS,,,,,,,SORRY. Louis. Must have had a terrorist,,,,,,,,,or i mean a woman on my mind. Getting old and remembering how to spell sucks. Whew. Take care.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

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Dog here, "LOUISE" Now that's "FUNNY" One lil' TYPO & you can set someone off!!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA-----------I gotta go pee Buster T.
(OH! & thanks to somebody's no name CAT that voted, I didn't think they cared)

[roccaas]

"Your Model A?"

I guess you haven't figured out that any Labrador KNOWS that the car is theirs, and you are only tolerated as a chauffeur, and only because you have opposable thumbs.

[modelAtony]

I voted for BOB, and I'm giving LOUIS an ATTABOY for stepping up to the plate. have fun modelAtony LAFAYETTE, la

[Growley bear]

Originally Posted by Logan

Can't wait for my pup to get big enough to ride in my speedster with me. He's just 6 months old right now, still pretty small. He's a border collie Australian sheapard mix. I figure with the speedster, and the dog how could the ladies resist???? Btw still have to finish the speedster so he has a couple months to finish growing lol

I have a Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix also. Big Jake is five now, saved my bacon when he was a year old. He goes every where with me and thinks the Model A is his and I don't tell him any different. He doesn't know that he's a dog.

[HoarseWhisperer]

I'm sure enjoying the amazing photos of your dogs and Model A's. Keep them coming!

Here's an update for the shelter fund-raising Photo Contest. Bob is still leading with 289 votes, but has slipped a bit from 30% of the total vote, to 25%.

This thread has 1510 views as of this morning, so I am wondering if there are any more Barner's that would take a second to vote for Bob and help raise funds for (non-profit) animal shelters. They are over-whelmed with pets given up by their owners for one reason or another, and you know what happens to them if they do not get adopted.

If you wish to vote for "Bob" and help these shelters, this is the link:

http://www.torontopetdaily.com/2013/...rs-choice.html

[Tom Wesenberg]

Those other two dogs are getting too close for comfort.

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Those other two dogs are getting too close for comfort.

haha tom its 3 other dogs look at the pictures

[Forker]

If anyone wants to help Bob win and they have access to a second computer, they can post another vote because it will show a different IP address...voting more than once from the same computer will not register more than the initial vote.

Go Bob!

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by Forker

If anyone wants to help Bob win and they have access to a second computer, they can post another vote because it will show a different IP address...voting more than once from the same computer will not register more than the initial vote.

Go Bob!

good idea and for those that dont go on kproxy.com it uses there ip addresses and there are many different ones to use.....

[Louis]

How to vote, 101,..... OH,The humanity of it all.

[Tiny]

Big Mack gave Bob the thumbs up and a vote today!

[Jim Parker Toronto]

There you go, I was vote #301. Jim

[HoarseWhisperer]

Great Googley Moogley, Tiny! Big Mack is not so Tiny!

Do you have an AA truck for him?

Gorgeous Pooch!

[Tiny]

Originally Posted by HoarseWhisperer

Great Googley Moogley, Tiny! Big Mack is not so Tiny!

Do you have an AA truck for him?

Gorgeous Pooch!

I wish I did, but no
Thanks

[1931 flamingo]

I was vote #304...............Paul

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

good idea and for those that dont go on kproxy.com it uses there ip addresses and there are many different ones to use.....

Parker, Buster T. here, tell Mitch it's called "VOTER FRAUD"! Have him look up the word SCRUPLES! NO! it's not the name of a doggie treat.
Buster T.

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Parker, Buster T. here, tell Mitch it's called "VOTER FRAUD"! Have him look up the word SCRUPLES! NO! it's not the name of a doggie treat.
Buster T.

hey buster parker here, but its for our ford barn buddy bob
one IP address per household means not everyone can vote. so kproxy.com is legal as long as the same person does not vote twice. i have 3 brothers and sister cats that need to vote for bob also

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

hey buster parker here, but its for our ford barn buddy bob
one IP address per household means not everyone can vote. so kproxy.com is legal as long as the same person does not vote twice. i have 3 brothers and sister cats that need to vote for bob also

OH! O.K. Great outfit! I can smell those coffee creamers from here You drink coffee? I HATE it black! Buster T.

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

OH! O.K. Great outfit! I can smell those coffee creamers from here You drink coffee? I HATE it black! Buster T.

parker here,
its k cups silly try the JET FUEL good stuff, it makes my tail shake

[HoarseWhisperer]

Quick update on the Photo Contest for the rescue/shelter fundraiser.

Our Model A BOB: First place with 340 votes.

256 votes for pooch currently in second place.

Voting ends, April 2nd. Keeping fingers crossed.

http://www.torontopetdaily.com/2013/...rs-choice.html

[Tinker]

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After his nap the "OZ" casted "his" vote... again

[Mitch//pa]

LMAO
read julies comments under the voting poll results...she is acussing our model A buddy of cheating

[Tinker]

Oh the humanity! My wife just voted for Pinot... sorry Bob

[Bill in Al]

Hey Bob,I'm a friend in Alabama.How many votes you do you want boy?

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Tinker

Oh the humanity! My wife just voted for Pinot... sorry Bob

Remember, Tinker, it's AMERICA! & your wife is an INDEPENDENT THINKER, Yea!!!! Bill W.

[sturgis39]

I voted. Good luck!

[bobfrev]

one more vote for Bob, my welsh terrier Ripley goes everywhere with me too. just loves sitting looking out the window , no better way to watch life go by then through the windshield of a model A

[Forker]

These grueling campaigns can be rough on man and dog, I sure hope Bob is holding up alright under the intense pressure as the election draws to a close and can hang in there just a few more days!?


Good Luck Bob we're all pulling for you (except of course for Tinker's wife)!
george

[Brad in Germany]

I exercised my right to vote.....Bob got my vote. Bob looks just like my Dad's late chocolate lab.

Fordially,
Brad in Maryland

[Tinker]

Originally Posted by Forker

These grueling campaigns can be rough on man and dog, I sure hope Bob is holding up alright under the intense pressure as the election draws to a close and can hang in there just a few more days!?


Good Luck Bob we're all pulling for you (except of course for Tinker's wife)!
george

Hey hey hey... the oz, the cat, and I put our vote for Bob in . All is fair in love and war right.

[Forker]

Off setting votes don't count for much Tinker; just think how sad a day it will be if Good Old Bob loses by just one stinking vote

george

(j/k of course)

[Tinker]

Probably no chance of that happening...

Bob 27.52% (363 votes)

Pinot 3.79% (50 votes)

[luckyal]

Bob got my vote ! Good luck my friend !
Don't pay any attention to the Julie comment on the voting site as she appears to be a sore loser !
She should be pittied and not scorned !
Al

[Forker]

Things are getting intense on the voting page, some gal Julie is convinced that Bob is somehow cheating, based on her posted comments. I guess she can't accept the fact the Bob has a huge following because Bob has a cool and likeable owner and not a whinny...like Julie

Here’s what Julie has to say about Bob’s popularity and success in the polling:

“I agree! Bob, definitely found a way to cheat. I've noticed each time another pet near him gets a vote, his goes up a few so he can be guaranteed the win. It's looking very obvious to me.”

Can you imagine accusing a solid upright dog like Bob of cheating!

[luckyal]

Hopefully her false accusations will be met with a barrage of more votes for Bob ! GET OFF YOUR BUTTS Barners AND GET TO THE SITE AND VOTE !
Al

[Tiny]

My Pug Pit mix Harm voted for Bob just now.

[HoarseWhisperer]

LOL you guys are cracking me up.

However, I must confess something.

I'm not Bob's owner. It's the other way around.

As you can see, he makes me chauffeur HIM around.

[HoarseWhisperer]

Update:

Bob is still leading with one day left (April 2) in the photo contest voting.

I will post the final results and the animal rescue shelter recipients should Bob actually win.

Again, thanks to all of you that have voted and helped.

[Forker]

Sally and Molly (Sally's the blonde ) said Bob can just put it in cruise control because with his impressive 115 point lead, it's all over but the cryin’ for everyone else!

Let us be the first to CONGRATULATE BOB!!
george

[luckyal]

We best not count our chickens ( or Bobs ) before they hatch. Complacency has no place in a contest ! Keep the pressure on til the last dog ( figure of speech ) is hung ! More votes Barners ! Al

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

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One last minute vote for Bob

[Evan Lewis]

We have a Chocolate Lab named Belle; she is a wonderful friend! We had a male named Mocha, but we lost him to cancer. Belle voted for Bob and Mocha would have if he were still here!

[luckyal]

Okay, did Bob win ?
Al

[gweilbaker]

It looks like he won. Congratulations, Bob.

[Forker]

***Is it Official Yet?***

[HoarseWhisperer]

Still waiting for the "OFFICIAL" confirmation. Will keep you posted.

[HoarseWhisperer]

It's OFFICIAL! We are just thrilled to be notified that our 14 year old "BOB" (a Model A Mascot), has won the Reader's Choice Photo Contest. We are grateful to the judges and to many people, especially Ford Barners, that supported "Bob" and voted.

"Bob" has had a bit of a rough week with issues due to his advanced age. But we are glad that he has found a way to help other animals in need.

We have elected to transfer the $250 donation portion to Westies in Need, a Registered Not for Profit group that provides rescue, fostering, transport, medical attention and adoption services for surrendered, abused, abandoned, neglected, and/or homeless West Highland White Terriers.

The remaining Winner's portion of $250 will also be donated to our local Animal Control and Adoption Centre.

Way to go BOB and Ford Barners! You have have helped make this donation possible. Thank you!

[Forker]

CONGRATULATIONS BOB!
We're all proud of you and hope you're feeling better soon.

george

[zzlegend]

Bob could not have done it if it was not for a caring master. Congratulations to both of you. Mark.

[luckyal]

Tell Bob to take two bones and call the vet in the morning. It is likely a case of excitement !
Congratulations !
Al