Sandia Mountains

Sandia Mountains
Sandia Mountains by Miriam Hall

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Santa Paws and A Letter to Honey


Dear Honey,

When Lyn brought you to us from the prison program in Grants we were very surprised. We didn't know if our Standard Poodle, Luke, would accept you as he was very dog aggressive. However, although he harassed you when you arrived, you did tolerate him and even mourned when he died recently. As time went on you became an increasingly important part of our family due to your sweet nature and tolerant personality. You and I have done a lot of training together, but our most important work is as a pet therapy team. In fact, you now shape each day of my life as we visit those facilities and people in need of the kind of comfort only you know how to give.

With much love, 

Judy







             

Cold Noses and Warm Hearts: Dogs of November and DecemberTT






Beth with her dog Simon

Simon



Julie with her dog Cowboy

Cowboy

Sheryl with her dogs Poppy and Wiley

Kizzy and Lulu

Honey

Sandy pet sitting Rosie

Kay with her dog Shadow

Fritz



Gill and Fran with their dog Benji

Monday, November 4, 2013

21st Annual Dia de los Muertos Marigold Parade in the South Valley

Yesterday I attended the Marigold Parade in the South Valley. It was a beautiful day with great fall colors and clouds in the sky. This was my first time attending the parade. I had a fabulous time. It seemed like everyone was dressed up in costume. Everyone was friendly and happy to be there. It was the best parade I ever attended. I stayed for one hour, but someone told me the parade lasted for four hours. I'm looking forward to next years parade and I intend on getting there early.






































Thursday, October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween!

Fritz and I took our walk on the ditch this morning in costume. We met Sheryl walking Poppy and Wiley who were fascinated by Fritz. The three dogs were cordial to each other, though I could tell that Fritz would have been happier without a costume. Later we met Denise walking Rosie and Lily. Lily growled at Fritz. She was very interested in him, I guess she had never seen a dog in costume.
 On our way home we met Tom walking Bailey, a seven month old Beagle puppy. Bailey was absolutely adorable and very friendly.



Fritz




Poppy and Wiley checking out Fritz 


Lily looking at Fritz

Fritz and Bailey

Tom with his puppy Bailey

Bailey

Don with his dogs Flutee, Rocco and Foxxy