Little River

Some pictures I downloaded from my camera of River's first day home:

Rowdy's first encounter with his new 'toy,' River: "Do we have to keep it?"

Rowdy: "I don't think I'm going to like this toy very much.
See? It's already encroaching into my personal space!"

River: "I think I might like you people."

From day one this girl was full of mischief. As soon as we let her out of her travel crate she attacked the hubs' pants and shoelaces. She quickly sized up Rowdy and decided she was the Queen Bee. She is Rowdy's shadow and does not like when he gets attention. She's also his opposite in just about every way; she: comes when called; is very vocal; eats her food super fast; likes to be petted; gets excited when we come home; licks your hands, feet, face, any bare skin; doesn't mind baths; doesn't have to be bribed to do tricks; and the list goes on and on and on.

Now she's almost a year old and we can hardly believe how huge she is compared to when we brought her home.

14 year old Colorado dog a hero

Read this:

Denver Dynamic Dogs Examiner: 14 year old Colorado dog a hero
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This article serves as a reminder of how special dogs can be! It's a rare miracle; this breed's (Burnese Mountain Dog) average life span is 6 to 8 years but this heroic canine is 14 years old! It's refreshing to read news stories that celebrate the good things that happen in life. There are too many that focus too much on the negative aspects. Well, I hope you enjoy this article!

Smiley Shibas & Vet Update

Look! No eye gook! The hubs and I took both dogs to the vet on Friday. That morning, River had some gunk in her eye as well. The vet said it was conjunctivitis most likely caused by allergies and to administer drops twice a day until their eyes clear. Rowdy does not like receiving drops at all. He wriggles around and makes weird noises like he's possessed. River, on the other hand, has no problems whatsoever. They're night and day, those two it's amazing.

It rained pretty much all weekend. This afternoon it cleared up a bit and the dogs were allowed to be outside for a longer period of time. River sniffed around the yard while Rowdy stayed on the patio because he does not like getting his paws wet.

After the rain: