Thursday, July 24, 2008

July 24th




Timber made visits today to the local hospital and to the senior center. I typically take Rissa on the visits BUT - she was up ALL night due to the thunder storms so.... she was tired today. I was up ALL night too since she thinks she must be in my lap for each clap of thunder - no nap for me! As Rissa gets older she seems to become more fearful of the storms. I took the girls swimming later this afternoon (they have been going every 2-3 days for a dip in the ocean or fresh water) Timber stole Rissa's toy and brought back both at the same time... A stylish water entry for Rissa...

Friday, July 11, 2008

July 11th







2 of Rissa and Timber's "grand-dogs" flew to their new home today. Lindy and Andy are going to puppy training for Assistance Dogs of the West. Their first day of service dog training was to fly in the Puppies in Flight program on US Airways to New Mexico. They fly in the cabin with their very own flight attendant!! Kudos to Nancy/Cedarwoods Kennels for breeding Labradors with the quality and temperament true to the breed - which makes a potential wonderful service dog.

July 10th

Rissa and Timber were one the features in the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce newsletter. The retirement village where we visit is a member of the chamber - so a picture of the girls out front of the inn, with a write up on them, was printed and distributed to 1000 homes/businesses!

July 9th




Today Rissa visited SEVERAL patients and saw multiple staff members at the hospital. We then saw our regular folks at the retirement community. I was pleased that one of our favorite residents wasn't napping today so she got to get Rissa kisses today. Her smile and shining eyes always show her delight - she was able to get out a few words today like "sweetie pie" "cutie" "brownie"(her word for Rissa)!!
I dashed home and switched dogs - Timber did READ at the Somesville library today. We had some boys visiting from Massachusetts read to her - Timber thought they should get some books from her to take home! (James, George and Mick with Timber) One of our regular readers hit her 10 books read to Timber today and she received her "pawtographed" book from Timber. Great job Lydia!!

Sunday, July 6, 2008

mother/daughter


Timber (8 years old) with her daughter Indy(1 year old)... Indy is taking after her mother not only in looks but, in obedience. Indy already has her rally novice title and is showing a great affinity in field work. ??one of my future therapy dogs ??