Chasing Sticks, Playing Catch and Funny Times

Stella found a stick tonight and managed to carry it around with her most of the dog park visit. She was really getting serious about this stick. Zeus, the chocolate lab came in and took a real liking to Stella. First he said hello to Darwin and then went over to see Stella and get her precious stick.Stella did not see Zeus going after her stick until.....
it was too late. Zeus stole Stella's stick before I could even take the picture. What a fast puppy!

We all loved Kita. I am guessing she is some Australian Shepherd Mix.

Maize had Kirby, the yellow lab and Darwin waiting patiently for her to throw the ball. After Maizie threw the ball Stella would crouch down and shake her butt ready to pounce on Darwin.

Here are a few shots of Kita enjoying the sunshine. I love it when dogs lay down 'froggie doggie style' with their back legs sticking out.

Ginger is wearing Maizie's orange floppy hat. She looks so cute!

Fuji is a Siberian Huskie. What beautiful blue eyes. In the picture below Maizie and Fuji are laughing about something, I am not sure what.

Happy Go Lucky Dogs

This morning Maizie and I went to the dog park pretty early. We ran into this Aussie mix named Scout. Scout was one of the most unusual looking dogs I have ever seen. He is without a doubt a working dog. Maizie had a blast throwing the tennis ball over and over again for him. It gets to the point where Scouts owner has to encourage him to rest.

Shelby is an incredible Golden. I have met her many times before at St. Anne's Nursing Home where my Grandmother lives. Shelby visits all of the residents and brings love and hugs to many lonely residents. She is a special dog.
Shiloh is a Jack Russel Rat Terrier mix. Opus, the Beagle Mix on the right and Shiloh played quite well together. Opus was also busy playing catch with the kids at the dog park today.

Potato enjoyed playing with his buddy Bhutan. They are a funny pair. Ginger, the Puggle walked around the perimeter of the park today and picked flowers with Maizie. They are such good buddies.

Maizie loves playing catch with Opus. She was laughing when he would jump up high to get the ball. All of the dogs wanted the red ball. Kobie is doing great in his new home and loves visiting the dog park. He runs all awkward with his gangly puppy legs. He is about nine months old. Kobie is going to be a big big boy.

Darwin lit up all excited like when he played with this red ball. He is pretty darn lazy at the dog park. Tonight though he played catch a little more than normal. Of course he would only run after the red ball. We have to buy him one of these Kong Balls.

In the picture above Darwin is on the left, a bull dog named Fannie May is running towards the other dog Potato and Bhutan is peeking around the back. They all looked pretty funny running around tonight.

The boxer Fannie May was leading this happy go lucky pack. Maizie asked why Bhutan and Fannie May "talk" the same way with their mouths. When they pant she thinks it looks like they are talking. We explained how they were the same breed. She seemed impressed and insisted they were probably brother and sister.

I love this action shot. I swear Bhutan always looks like he is grinning. Even with Potato keeping him on his toes.

Friday Night Fun!

We headed over to the dog park late today due to the nasty heat. Everyone seemed to have the same idea. Arrive late and stay till it is too late to see the dogs. A pit bull was racing Jack, the Aussie around the fence. Jack was very happy to have a running partner. Jack plays so cute. He is Joe's favorite dog at the park. We are partial to Aussies since we used to have one before we married.

Here is Jack staring at Darwin wondering why on earth he is taking a rest. I don't think Jack slows down at the park. Darwin on the other hand can be quite lazy.

Darwin loved this dog. They were wrestling like this for a long time.

Here is Jack getting a hug from his owner after he was wrestled to the ground by a group of dogs. Jack was fine but needed some encouragement to play on. I am sure over the weekend there will be many more pictures so check back again soon!