A beautiful morning at TG
After the balmy spring like day yesterday it was a shock to wake up to -20!! Winter again - what a disappointment. The sun was shining weakly trying to reach the yard and the dogs were running around enjoying their morning romp so I had to get the camera to document their play.
Now that we are Fort Knox the "boys" have full freedom to play - they are inveterate fence jumpers with no recall so they have been on long lines under supervision only. They had their first taste of free run late yesterday afternoon and they were very upset - they pouted - they checked the fence over and over where they had gone over. Today they know they are confined and have accepted their limited freedom. They now have the freedom to play - to run - to have fun - to come in and out whenever they want to. They are very close these boys - brothers that have been together since birth through hard times and now good times. I doubt is anyone will want to adopt two untrained reindeers together but we sure can hope, So Turtle Gardens introduces Poncho and Stanley at play!
The boys at play!
Poncho running. Stanley has the ball.
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Stanley running - you can see the saluki in this guy - they are pretty close to all saluki!! Puff Dog, Issac and Margo watch.
Elegant Poncho.
The joy of freedom to play!
And the early morning light and the other puppers playing too - enjoying each other, the sun and the freedom to play.
The sun just starting to hit the yard. Once the sun rises enough to flood the yard the temperature comes up again trying to fool us that spring is coming - by 11 am it is -6!! Soon it will be balmy and enticing all of us outside - me too!
The big pups playing with a tennis ball. Thank you Cynda for the pail full of balls - as you can see they love to play with them! Toys stimulate them - they especially love the long stuffed pull toy that squeaks and tugs and is just so much fun to play with - Margo, Willis and Sam really like it. Thank you Wendy and family - the dogs really like toys!
Beautiful Crackers - she really looks like a setter mix with a soft lively temperament.
Sad Zack asking for his cone to be removed - he is fully healed so off it went and so did he - off to run and play with his new freedom!
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Beautiful pictures Yvette - the dogs look so happy! So good to have the
fence finished. The amount of work you have to do at TG just amazes me.
Are you almost recovered from your nasty flu/cold/cough (all of the above)?
Comment by cynda — February 25, 2008 @ 3:17 pm
I am feeling a lot better except for the coughing! I still have coughing jags at night sometimes during the day too - especially when I laugh! And darn dogs keep me laughing.
Comment by yvette — February 25, 2008 @ 3:27 pm
The pictures from the last two days are wonderful. So great to see all the dogs enjoying their canine freedom! Speaking of “freedom”, I often wonder what has happened to Freedom, one of the Sheriff dogs. Was he rehabilitated? Did he get a new home? Or ?
Comment by Susan from Bowser — February 25, 2008 @ 9:26 pm
Those little pups you have just listed are adorable. Freddie looks very much like he might have sheltie in him.
It is lovely to see the boys running like that and we can hope someone would yes love to adopt two reindeer.
Comment by cheryl — February 26, 2008 @ 5:59 am
Hi Yvette,
Have been watching the site - You’ve really done a lot of work on the place. The new space looks great! Good for all of your doggy clients!! I was wondering whether Koko Brindle ever found a home or foster with a single woman. I note she’s not on the list. I’ll be sending a donation your way through the local vets. Keep up your excellent work. Glad to hear you’re over the flu.
Comment by Anne M — February 26, 2008 @ 2:35 pm
Oh, it would be so easy to adopt too many dogs! Zack and Crackers are so appealing. Surely it won’t be long for many of those sweet critters to find their families.
Comment by Sara — February 27, 2008 @ 7:32 am
Hey, we adopted Polar (now Sasha) last Wednesday and she is adjusting well, she is very smart and active, but reserved and timid as well. She is going to grow into a wonderful companion and family member. She is getting tons of exercise and loves the outdoors here. She’s not quite sure what to make of the ocean yet, but enjoys splashing around in the nearby lakes. Thanks, Jeff
Comment by jeff — March 13, 2008 @ 9:05 am