Outing

Thursday, July 27, 2023

The header photo captures new buddies, Ryder and Chase, in a canal doing one of their many wallows. Ryder’s person, Rochelle, is a long-time friend, and we were hiking with the pack.

Her dog, Ryder, is three years old. He and my energetic puppy were unstoppable. Rochelle and I walked about a mile with our racing dogs probably covering 20 miles. They frequently dipped into and out of the water.

I was surprised to discover that Osix wasn’t delighted over an unexpected pup joining the pack. At first, but not for long, she was unwelcoming; cool Ryder took her curled lips in stride.

Protective little Mitzvah worried early on, too, but recovered quickly. She needed to focus on dodging the roughing-it-up pups. Rachelle and I found ourselves dodging, too, whenever Ryder and Chase came roaring into our path.

Although the area’s earlier, beautiful spring plants are disappearing, and being replaced by sprouting weeds, the canal still appeals. It has sections of rushing water with colorful plants and draws attention. I enjoy capturing images.

Miles loves to take dips, and he sometimes ran with the younger dogs. At twelve, he still has lots of go but arthritis curtails his longer runs.

Mitzvah oversees the waders.

Dear Friends: There isn’t much that beats sharing quality time with pets. Diana