Sunday, July 29, 2007

Sunday Tribute



Breezer from a couple of summers ago, it was a warm day at the park. Masque was 11 when she posed for me one spring day with the mountains in the background.

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Another Good Day

As the sun sets, Bailey happily poses on the way home after a fun time running and munching berries.

Friday, July 27, 2007

Tearing Through Grass


Bailey doesn't let the tall grass slow him down, even if it means collecting some of it under his collar.

Monday, July 23, 2007

Yummy Dessert


Bailey loves snacking on saskatoon berries.

Sunday, July 22, 2007

Sunday Tribute



Brassy (Breezer's dam) surveys her demesne in the park.

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Dog Days of Summer


It's too hot during the day to go running and playing in the park, so we wait until evening. Meanwhile Bailey takes life easy.

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Catch Me If You Can



Bailey and his new friend play the chase game.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Remembering Breezer



A year ago today we said goodbye to Breezer, a mere 6 weeks after Masque. Try as we might we couldn't keep him, so we let him slip away to romp and play with Masque at the Rainbow Bridge.

"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...."
Poem by Paul C. Dahm

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Summer Fun


Happy dogs on a summer romp...

Sunday, July 15, 2007

Sunday Tribute



Breezer watches a thunderstorm roll in. Masque was afraid of the thunder and preferred calmer weather and blue skies.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Behind Bars


Another summer day on the back deck.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Distraction


A moment later he demonstrates the whippet ability to turn on a dime and heads off to investigate....

Sunday, July 8, 2007

Sunday Tribute


Masque and Breezer enjoyed their times in the park and always looked for opportunities to play with other dogs. Here they react as other dogs are spotted. To add to the fun Masque has been running through a mud puddle.

Saturday, July 7, 2007

Defying Gravity


Back to some hard core outdoor fun!

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Working Dog


Bailey earns his keep by vacuuming bread crumbs off the carpet.

Monday, July 2, 2007

Pooped


Our playground is a 2700 acre natural grasslands park, and today instead of walking or running with Bailey, I rode my mt. bike. We went further and faster, and Bailey was happy with the arrangement. Here's his response afterwards.

Sunday, July 1, 2007

Sunday Tribute


Something caught their attention..........