Interview with Maui

January 9, 2010

Hosted by:  Madi, The Cat

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MADI: Hi Maui, and thanks for coming down to the Kritter Koffeehouse today to chat it up with me.

So Maui, I know you from Twitter….. as @luv_mydachshund.  Thank Cat for Twitter and all the wonderful animals I have had a chance to get to know.  With only 140 words per tweet though, it is amazing how tweeps might know about each other!  This is an opportunity for the other Kritters that Twitter to get to know you better.

Before we get started, would you care for a toy to nom on from our toy basket, or maybe a fresh bowl of water?

DuraPet No-Tip Medium

MAUI: Ah, twank you…I’d love to nom on a toy, I love toys. Happy New Year to you too

***MADI PULLS OUT A BALL FROM THE KRITTER KOFFEE HOUSE’S TOY BOX ……………..

AND BOUNCES IT OVER TO MAUI***

MADI: So tell me about yourself…… where do you live?  Do you have any sisters and brothers?  Are you in your forever home and if so how did you get there?

MAUI: My name is Maui but my parents sometimes call me Mauita Maria and I’m a mini dachshund. I just turned one years old back in November. I found my forever home almost a year ago and so happy!  I have one brother, Toby, and one sister, Sophie, who are both mini dachshunds too! Everyone always asks us if we are all really related but we are not. I love my brother and sister very much though but I’m the baby of the family and I get ALL of the attention and my way all the time!

We just recently moved from Las Vegas, NV to Tacoma, WA and it was a very long drive for me.  I enjoyed the car ride but I couldn’t wait to be able to run free.

I love running in the backyard we have now and it is much cooler here in WA for me.

MADI: Oh MY!  Your brother and sister are ADORABLE too!  What cutie pies.  I understand about wanting to be outside.  We use an Outdoor Pet Enclosure at home and even when we travel because it is collapsible.  But when we go to see the vet mama puts us in a carrying case that works great for the short drive.  Your yard sounds fantastic; you must love to run, run, run, run!  You guys must want to collapse in a nice comfy bed when you are finished running!

So Maui, When did you start to Twitter and how do you like it?  My sister Abi and I see you on Twitter regularly.  What do you like most about Twitter and how often do you like to tweet?  Do your siblings tweet too?

MAUI: I started a few days after I turned one years old in November. I thought I was finally old enough to start tweeting and I kept hearing people talk about it. I love being on twitter and have met so many wonderful people through tweeting. I love how you can find out news, new products (The Kritter Kondo) and chit chat with people around the world on there. I sometimes let my siblings tweet but I like it the most! I’m always on there and they sometimes bother me to get off and play with them as they don’t understand how much fun it can be!

MADI: Are you on Facebook or My Space or do you have a Blog you would like to share with us?

MAUI: Since I’m so little I’m starting small and learning my way with all these cool places to connect with others…I’m looking into starting a blog but haven’t started yet, I’ve enjoyed reading others so far and have sooooo much to learn! You know, I should start a Facebook & MySpace page too because I could meet even more cool friends that way and I’m always hearing about those places too! 

MADI: Well, you know if you ever need help with a Blog our friend Mike over at PetWebDesign can help you out.

So when you are not using Twitter and Social Media what other things do you like to do?  Any favorite toys you have?

MAUI: I love to sleep and need my naps or I get cranky. I love to get all curled up inside blankets and pillows while I sleep so I can be all warm.

Also since moving to WA I love running laps around the big tree in the backyard but I’m still learning to adjust to all the rain here. I don’t like to get my paws wet and mommy and daddy make me go outside even though I don’t want to! I’m so lucky to have moved to WA though because now I get to see my grandma & grandpa all the time too and they bring me treats and toys. I love toys very much but I love to chew them up and sometimes my brother and sister take them away from me too. Mommy and daddy have to buy 3 of everything, hehehehe.

MADI: Maui, tell me about some of your favorite toys; I see in this picture you have a cute little frog you are nomming on.   Is this your favorite to?  What is his name?

MAUI: Oh, yes, that is my new toy and I LOVE it! It is a froggie that mommy puts on her hand but she doesn’t let me play with it that much because I want to chew it up! It’s name is froggie and mommy got it in the mail from a friend.

MADI: Well Maui,  I have taken up a great deal of your time and I just want to say thank you so very very much for interviewing with me.  It has been a lot of fun getting to know you better.  I love tweeting with you and am so glad to be one of your Followers!  Please take this delicious Coffee and Chocolate home for your Mommy to thank her for letting you come over today.  *nosetaps*

MAUI: Twank you so much! I’m glad I was able to share more about me instead of just in 140 characters. That can be so difficult sometimes. It was my pleasure and one day I hope my mommy and daddy will get me one the great Kritter Kondos.

-Madi The Cat