Odell, OR

This Guy Is Fun & Feisty... Meet Arnie!

Arnie is a 2 year old chihuahua, who is super fun and friendly and how cute is he?! He's up for pretty much anything and seems to love most everyone. Talk about happy-go-lucky... this guy is active and playful, but is also a softy at heart who settles down nicely to snuggle and cuddle. He's so funny when he rolls around to scratch his own back. Arnie is truly the life of the party.

A Sweet, Fun, Loving Companion... Meet Gypsy!

Gypsy is an adorable chihuahua mix around one to two years old and weighing in at a tiny 8 pounds. She's just the perfect little companion... well-behaved and calm, confident, content to settle into your lap for the long-haul, but also fun and playful. Gypsy simply loves people and other little dogs, although she's also getting used to big dogs in her foster home. One funny little thing... the girl really likes toes. Gypsy also loves going for walks, chasing sqeaky toys, cuddling and earning treats. If you're looking for the perfect pal to fit into your life seamlessly and with no trouble, Gypsy is the way to go. She is spayed, current on shots and microchipped.

Small Town Business: Amber's Hood To Hills Snack Wagon, Odell, Oregon

We strongly believe that small town businesses are the back bones of our communities and even our nation. As such, they should be supported and encouraged in our neighborhoods, not only to build a sense of community, but to foster local economic health. Toward that end, we like to regularly blog about the successfull little "mom and pop" type businesses in our area.

You can't get much smaller than today's highlight. I mean that in a good way. They are popping up in towns all over then country: small, "snack" or "food wagons", run out of the back of a truck, van or mobile home. Amber's Hood To Hills Snack Wagon opened in Odell, Oregon (about 10 miles south of Hood River) several months ago and is already realizing much success and has established itself as an important part of the small town of Odell. The town of Odell is surrounded by successful orchards and fruit processing plants, among other businesses, and now employees have a close, great food option.

With the closest Starbucks over 10 miles away (did you know you could go 10 miles in the Pacific Northwest without seeing a Starbucks?), the need for gourmet coffee in the Odell community was obvious. Add breakfast, lunch and delicious treats to the extensive coffee menu and you have one tasty place to eat, at very reasonable prices. And it's quick, too. Be sure to check out Amber's Snack Wagon the next time you're in the Odell area.

The second photo below is a close up of the art on the side of Amber's, which was painted by local artist Allison Whitesides Fox.

Wordless Wednesday - The Little House That Could

I just happened by this cute little house one day on the edge of an orchard, just across the street from Mid-Valley Elementary School in Odell, Oregon. I don't know it's story, but I love the painting... it's so whimsical and almost fairytale-like.

A Real Little Lady Looking For Love... Meet Emmie!

Little Emmie is just about as sweet as they come. This tiny little bundle of fun is a chihuahua mix who is about three years old and just can't seem to get enough attention. She can be a bit shy at first, but warms up quickly and ends up loving everyone around her. She's even great with kids, who she lets dress her up and she loves to get her long hair brushed. She's good on a leash and loves car rides. Squeaky toys are one of her favorite things and she gets so excited to get yummy treats.

Emmie has all her shots, is spayed, microchipped, housetrained and crate trained. You can't beat that. This girl has it all and will go fast! The fee to adopt her is $180, cash or check only, please. She's in a foster home, so please call ahead to meet Emmie in Odell at the Hukari Animal Shelter 3910 Heron Dr, Hood River OR 97031. Call the shelter for more information 541-354-1083. Adoption hours are Wed 5-7 & Sat 9-11. You can download an application at: www.hoodriveradoptadog.org. You can fax your application to 1-877-833-7166.