Roo has just started hiking with us this week. He has the energy and personality to fit right in. He hasn't gotten brave enough to swim yet, but he loves to wade. He divides his time between looking for doggy friends and finding something to put in his mouth! Who couldn't love that face!
Trying out a new lens on our hike.
Today, I had a fun photo session with the dogs, using a new lens I got for my birthday! What a wonderful day!
Lucy is very proud of her stick.
JR waiting for a stick to be thrown.
Lorraine posing with Lucy and Charlie.
Jovi, the most photogenic dog.
Sophie looking beautiful!
Nutella giving her questioning look.
Lucy from afar, cropped from zoom
Lorraine throwing a stick for the gang!
Nutella waiting half way out in the lake, so she has a head start on everyone.
Charlie enjoying the water. She's coming out of her shy shell.
Rufus goofus, with his wayward ears.
A zoom shot down the tracks.
Pete looking thoughtful, or drooling over the female dogs on the beach.
Grooming session
While Jovi stayed overnight for boarding, I took the comb to her, and this it the result. A thinner, lighter weight Sheltie! LOL She was really good for her beauty treatment. She was a pretty girl to begin with, and now she's even prettier!
In memorium for Cleo
It is with great sadness that I say goodbye to another of my long time hiking buddies. Cleo put her heart into everything she did, and it finally wore out. She was enthusiastic about all things in life. She was willing to try anything that might be gastrically pleasing, even when it proved otherwise! Best swimming buddy, just watch your back, arms and legs. She loved to put her head on your leg, and get petted until your hand was tired, then she'd lay on your foot. Twelve years don't seem long enough to enjoy all the love she had to offer. Enjoy your romps beyond the rainbow bridge, Cleo. Say "Hi" to all the other dear ones there for me.
New boarder, and a cool start to summer!
Today we hiked out Rocky Lake trails. Our newest dog boarder is Henry, the Golden Doodle. He certainly is a happy, go lucky character. His enthusiasm is contagious! He helped me photograph some lovely Lady Slippers, and even avoided trampling them.
Henry's tongue is too big for his mouth right now!
Coco shaking off, after a dip in the creek.
Beautiful Lady Slippers were hiding all through the underbrush.