Who is CrazyDogMama?

Hi, I’m Cheryl, and I have been known as “CrazyDogMama” since 2003. I was the FIRST CrazyDogMama on the net, but it took me 12 whole years to buy my own domain name, so there are others out there now because I am a big ol’ slacker. It’s upsetting, but I’m dealing with it.  Sort of.

It all began on “Blogger” all those years ago because I was the proud owner of two very CRAZY and willful Cairn Terriers named Louie and Maggie, and I wanted to document all the antics and funny stories that my life was filled with daily. Over the years, my hobby evolved into much more than a cutesy blog about dogs, though, it contained just about everything in my life – including some very dark days. I’ve been through everything. Well, OK, not everything, but seriously a lot. In fact, so much that I am now a freelance writer working on an autobiography of sorts. My book is going to be named “Electric Garden” (when I get around to finishing it – remember the slacker thing), and it is about how I overcame a raging storm of personal trauma and tragedy, and how I am continuing to navigate my way through this ever-changing life of mine.  God paid me a visit personally, and whether or not you believe – Jesus is NO JOKE!

Sadly, I lost Louie in 2011 and Maggie in 2015. We adopted Jack in 2016, but he passed in 2026 from complications of liver disease. I thought I was going to die of a broken heart, I really did. He was a seriously special dog. But then Fiona came into our lives, and “CrazyDogMama” is fighting her way back!

WARNING:  I blog here about whatever I want, whenever I want – and the subjects go all over the place.  I have too many interests to have a single-focused blog. They say that isn’t the best approach because I can’t classify my site or direct web traffic appropriately, so I guess I’m paving the road for a new type of “Life” blog that breaks all the current rules that are written on how to have a successful blog.  Someone’s gotta do it, right?  Either that, or I’ll fail miserably and have no readers.  Whatever.

Don’t be shy!  Look around, comment and say hello!  Some of the best people I’ve ever met – I’ve met through blogs!

A little more about my life…

Meet Miss Fiona! (We call her Fi, pronounced “Fee”.) She is the newest member of our family as of August 18, 2026. We brought her home from Yellow Brick Road Kennels in Jamul, CA at 8 weeks old. After losing Jack I felt like part of me died with him, but Fi is bringing healing and some much-needed joy back into our lives.

I’m “CrazyDogMama” again! I was so lost without a pup.

A smart little bugger, this one.

Smiling for the camera!

Little Fiona is my new BFF (Best Furry Friend), and my morning coffee-run buddy!  I’ve taken a LONG hiatus from blogging, but I’ll be back soon to talk about all of our adventures!

My wedding elopement on 7/29/26!  An absolutely perfect day marrying the love of my life and best friend of almost 14 years.

I could not love someone more. The sweetest, kindest, most generous and gentle man I’ve ever met. I’m safe, cared for and loved, forever and ever.

The day I got engaged to Dale in 2023.

The day we picked out our wedding bands. Bling-Bling!

Dale, my handsome man.

Me & Jack the day I brought him home in May of 2016!

My big boy all grown up. Cairn Terriers change colors throughout their life, it’s bizarre.

Jack and his surfboard!  He LIVES for this.

Jack in Dale’s Dune Buggy with his “Doggles” on!  Ready to roll.

He really digs riding in the dune buggy, look at that smile!

He’s a really cute weirdo.

Dale chillin’ on the loveseat with Maggie in 2014.

Louie & Maggie – the beasts that changed my whole life.

“Jaws” – Louie & Maggie

“Mom, smoking is bad for your health.” – Louie & Maggie