The Clown Car

Below is a picture of Brandy, Pennie and Jasmine in the Clown Car. For years, the Jeep was known as the Lab Cab until Daughter Molly slipped and called the 1989 red beauty a clown car. Sister Robin mailed window decals so the Clown Car is official. We hear comments from people who see us going down the street with heads poking out every window. What could be better than riding along getting whiffs of aromas and having the breeze wave over your ears! Saturday we took the dogs to North Platte's newer dog park - Happy Hounds Dog Park. The park is huge and beautifully landscaped. From the moment the dogs entered the gate until we left, everyone ran full force. There were cedar trees to snoop under, bushes to smell and geese and deer "leftovers" to investigate! Oh, a perfect day!

The Clown Car (formerly The Lab Cab)

Happy Anniversary

Eight years ago today I wasn't thinking about getting another dog. I didn't know about Jasmine, the dog who had been at the shelter two weeks. No one wanted the full-term, pregnant black lab so she was to be euthanized that day. Instead, praise God, everything changed and Jasmine and her four newborn puppies came home. It was Jasmine who led the way for the parade of momma dogs and puppies walking into our lives. What a wonderful experience it's been and our lives are so much richer because of Jasmine.
The earthquakes and tsunamis turned my memories back a long time ago to when I lived in Tokyo for a summer. The family I stayed with had a little dog. Lika was a sweet Japanese dog who resembled a terrier-type. Lika was well mannered and knew commands, but she and I didn't communicate too well. Lika didn't know English and I didn't know Japanese! Lika's diet consisted of fruits, vegetables and rice. Like many Japanese at the time, Lika was vegetarian. I always thought that was interesting.
Last week, Husband Bob was proud to announce another "first" with Annie. Annie let him touch her! We don't know if it was an accident or not because she hasn't done it again, but Annie stood still as Bob reached his hand out and they touched. Annie didn't stay long enough for a pat or a pet, but at least they touched.
The trip to the store today made for happy dogs. Everyone got new ropes and chew toys.