If a dog were your teacher

If a dog were your teacher you would learn:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride

When it's in your best interest: practice obedience

Stretch before rising

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass

On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree

Never pretend to be something you are not

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk

- wise author unknown

Action in the Sky

Beautiful day. Geese were flockin and we were walkin. Spotted a hawk, who also spotted us. Circled us for a bit and disappeared.





Moxie the Rottie. Sweet dog that was curious about everything. Headed off the road so Moxie could sniff around more.

Kisses finally came around to take a treat from me. Not sure if she was simply too stressed before to even think about it. Soft as a little lamb. I loved seeing her tail up today when we walked - a good sign of things to come.

Alfie the pup. Yup he is a puppy. Loved to tackle me with kisses. It's all about play time with this guy. Dropped my sunglasses and of course Alfie tried to bring them back to me -- that didn't go so well. When the treats were brought out, Alfie sat patiently like a Prince. Great temperament.

If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them.

-Phil Pastoret

Tennis Ball Graveyard

Mix a little sun with some warm-ER temps and its time to harvest the tennis ball crop.


TEN-HUT! Attention please for Sarge the puppy. All you need to entertain Sarge is a shoe lace, pair of beat up pants and a leash to chase.

Rhylynn and her ears. Tiny pup with big ears. It would be like duct taping two satellite dishes on a five year old's head. And yes on our walk we did stop frequently to listen to the sounds on Enterprise Road. Very affectionate. LOVED to be held.

Benson. What a teddy bear. Benson is a dog that seems to be taken out of a children's book. Walked great on the leash - needs some mud flaps though. We would sprint at times. Benson is smart. Knew when it was time to slow down. One volunteer said he is Majestic. I will have to agree to that. Majestic indeed.

I did it again. Forgot a dog's name. For the sake of this post, I will name him Chug - he is a Chihuahua Pug mix of some sort. The name suits him though. On our walk he pulled like a train. chug-a-chug-a. Super HAPPY dog.

Belinda the beautiful. On our walk Belinda was always aware of where I was. In fact, in the beginning, she would not walk ahead of me. Towards the end though she became more comfortable to race ahead. When I would stop, Melinda would do some sort of army crawl towards me. Great dog - very friendly.

I've said it before and I will say it again. Big hearts pull together to ensure that these good dogs find loving homes. In the short time that I have been volunteering here, I have such more of an appreciation of what these people do day in and day out. These dogs are on their way thanks to the endless devotion of EBHS.

Embrasse le Chien

Kisses the Dog. She's a bit stressed out I feel. Needs hugs more than kisses. Didn't mind me brushing her super soft coat. Affectionate dog that is saving her kisses for another day.

XOXOXO Kisses

Ugh! I've been kissed by a dog! I have dog germs! Get hot water! Get some disinfectant! Get some Iodine! -Lucy Van Pelt (Peanuts, 1965)

The Dude

This moment is so special it deserves a post. Every week since I have been volunteering, The Dude has been there in his same kennel as other dogs have come and gone. Yesterday over the phone, I discovered that The Dude had found a family and would be going home that day. I nearly cried. I couldn't have been happier. Now I truly do believe that good dogs can find loving homes no matter how long it takes.
Ironically, the night prior I had just finished a book - The Dogs Who Found Me. It's about a young writer/teacher who helps find medical attention and homes to stray dogs who cross his path in life. He struggles with letting them go and will forever wonder how they are doing. Now I understand. The Dude is the last of the dogs that remain since I began volunteering at EBHS in early November. I am forever grateful for dogs like The Dude, for what they have taught me.

Peace Dude.

Numb Face

Walked a young pup and two German Shepherd mixes. Now I can confidently say that there is not a breed of dog that I do not like.

My why what big ears you have Freida. All the better to hear with Katie. Does this face say it all? Sweet sweet dog. Walked great on the leash and just took everything in.

Pippen. Super soft young pup. Pippen's tail would be waggin waggin waggin while we were walkin. Strangely enough, her tail was always pointed to the sky. Maybe Pippen knew that she has been adopted and is going home. Hip Hip Hooray Pippen!

Ranger to the rescue. Before we reached the door to go outside, Ranger gently jumped up to me and gave me a big ol kiss on the face. At that point, I knew I would love this dog. We went straight to the run area. Ranger is super friendly and playful. His run is much like a Wolf's - very graceful. On our walk he was in tune with me and his surroundings. Rejected my treats, but still I will say Ranger is quite the awesome dog.

A dog can never tell you what she knows from the smells of the world, but you know, watching her, that you know almost nothing...

-From Her Grave by Mary Oliver

Scout Called It

WHAT ITS THE WEEKEND? YES!

This dog clearly knew it was Friday. Good call Scout.