Going to work

 

Yo Mickey, you just got the call. Remember the German Shepard that needed Minnie's blood last week? They need more, time to go to work boy.

 

Mickey hates the vets, truth be told, Mickey hates anywhere but his big back yard. Going for a car ride is not one of the finer things in life according to Mickey.

 

When he heard the car keys jingle, his approach was run the other direction.

However, he proudly gave forth of his go-go juice for Sophie. A beautiful German Shepard. Minnie donated to her last week.

Spring Fever

It has been a stellar week-end around here weather wise.


A perfect week-end to tiptoe through the grass.


I think I feel of severe case of spring fever coming on.

Awful, just awful

I knew my time was getting close, I just didn't know that today was the day.

Danny and Jori retired, something about being 9 years old.

6 am and mom says it's time for me to go to work. Uh-oh.


We pulled up to the emergency vet and as soon as I saw those shiny white floors, I put my shake on. Then we got inside the doors and I put my brakes and skates on.

No luck, mom picked me up like I was a toy poodle or something.

So I tried not making eye contact. The vet just sat down beside me and waited. He waited so long that eventually I forgot to shake.

That's when the needle, pretty sure it was the size of a straw came out.


Donating my red blood, the blood that matches my red collar.

I stood pretty still, but then I had my butt placed as tight as I could up against mom, there was no where for me to go.

Vet said I did really well for my first time.

FIRST TIME???? They are going to want more?

Terri's torture chamber • day 2

Yes, the torture continues. After standing on my head and suffering from numb butt, I'm not sure who is tortured more.


Greyhounds - zero, Me - two!

Just one of those days

That you want to kick your heals up.


Jump for joy.


And just do the happy dance.

Another year. Already?

Seems like just yesterday we could hold you in the palm of one hand.


And look at you now.


Chasing and playing on the acre.


Wishing one of those darn squirrels were dropping out of the air instead of toy, I'm sure.


Happy 5th birthday Mickey!

Hunka hunka hound dog

Behold the cow dog at sunset. What a hunk.

Portrait of a Cow Dog

I love a white and black dog. They are affectionately known as cow dogs.


This is Mickey, my most beautiful cow dog.


And believe me, he knows it.

Just Another Pretty Face

Yup, that's Mickey. Just another pretty face.

He enjoys a safe stroll in his own backyard.

He likes to graze in the backyard.

But mostly, he likes to stand there and just look pretty.

Our Little Nelli Belli

Today day was one of those perfect days. With the exception of a quick field trip, it was a day with the doggies.

Their second run of the morning was leisurely and I kept my camera in hand.

Cinderella was particularly photogenic.


She spent some time grazing with the boys.


And after a while, she wandered off on her own.


Just watching the world float by.

The Happy Dance

Hey Mickey! Time to rock 'n' roll.


Nobody quite does it like Mickey.


It's the scoop.


The leap.


And the happy dance begins.

Perfect for picking

I went out this afternoon to pick a few cherries off of the tree, they are perfect right now.


I didn't expect to find Mickey following me, and helping himself.


He seemed to enjoy himself tremendously.


Karen had to show Moose what the fuss was all about.


Moose was pretty sure this was the next best thing to a raw, meaty bone.


He searched all of the lower branches looking for cherries.


They both found the same cherry.


And all was fair in love and war and picking cherries.

Rain with a break

Yep, when we got up this morning, this is what we saw.

Must have been an all nighter for the rain.


Everybody looked out in the yard longingly, wanting so desperately to go out and play.

For the most part though, they all stayed close to the patio.


Those that were brave enough, complained about the mud squishing between their toes.


And then, almost magically, the skies parted. We didn't really see the sun, but we saw blue skies.

Needing a break from the computer we took Crystal for a short drive up to McKay Falls.


I'm sure the water is running high from all of the rain, but it was beautiful none the less.

Bad photography, greyt story

A quick disclaimer. First rule of photography, check your camera settings. Second rule, check your settings. I failed miserably this afternoon, but watching Mickey and Cinderella was too much fun not to pass on.

Mickey found a toy and kicked his heals in the air, he was ready to rock 'n' roll.

A challenge immediately went out to Cinderella. "Oh ya little girl, you want the toy? You'll have to catch me first!"

Mickey grabbed the toy and the race was on.

They raced around the yard, and for the most part, Mickey held onto his treasure.

They both raced like the wind, it was the most beautiful sight to watch them give chase, although I still held my breath.

Cinderella was airborne as she tried to catch up with Mickey, but he managed to pull out ahead.

He ran like I have never seen him run before.

He found his treasured toy and they were off again.

It must have been a bit of a challenge to run with a toy in his mouth because he dropped it a couple of times.

But more often than not, he turned on a dime to pick it up.

Many apologies for not having better pictures of the houndie dogs lately, I've been chasing an almost unmanageable schedule as of late, but I'll try to do a better job of updating the doggies.

And just for enduring some not so great pics, here was last nights sunset.