Friday, June 8, 2012

pups @ play

This morning I let the dogs out and was later puzzled by hearing Sal, my 12 year old "hefty" beagle mix doing an occasional yip. When I went to check it out, Yukon was digging for coal like no tomorrow. Sal was near him, egging him on. I thought that he was near a bone she'd burried, or something. 

But then Gretchen zoomied at Sal, got a play bow and yip, before dashing past in a narrow miss. I know this cool weather is bringing out the pup in everyone, but that made my day, seeing the old gal "romping" (in place, while Gretchen bounced around like a maniac) with her young-pup pal. 

Gretchen is 4 years old (?) Sally raised Gretchen when I brought her in off the street. Of all the dogs Gretchen has attacked over the years--Sally has been exempt. I watched the romp-fest for several minutes, ready to jump in if Gretch got over excited, but they did really well. While things were still good, I called the girls in for breakfast. It was just a wonderful gift to see my old Sally-dog enjoying life.