Camera Critters #183

Almost a year ago, I drove over the mountains with my landlord to get her son’s dog who had been left alone for far too long.

Lacey was added to our family and she remained a good friend to me.  We walk and had fun, but I could tell something was missing in Lacey’s life. 

Towards the end of May, we found a young woman who lived on a ranch…the perfect place for Lacey.  So I asked Lacey if she wanted to go with the young woman, and Lacey hopped into her truck and drove off with her.

A few weeks ago, I heard from the woman I gave her to.  She told me she was selling a horse and a couple came to look at the horse.  They also brought their young daughter.  Well, the little girl fell in love with Lacey, and Lacey with the girl.  In the end, the couple left with another horse and a new dog for their daughter.

I would have liked to have been able to say goodbye to Lacey, as she is now enjoying life in Washington state.  But knowing she is with a good family makes me feel good, even if I choke up a little as I type this.  8v)

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Camera Critters #152

Sometime around the middle part of last year, construction of a leash free dog park began in Redmond, Oregon.  At first, I didn’t pay much attention to the park.  But now it is a regular activity for Lacy and me.

The above image is from the far north end of the park looking south.

Above, is the view from the entry gates seen on the right side in the distance of the first photo.

As can be seen, the park is fenced in.  There are actually two parks.  A large dog section and a small dog section.

When I first took Lacy to the park, I was concerned with how she would react with the other dogs…and the people.  She has had some difficult times in the past, but she took to the park well.

As can be seen in the image above, she is a happy puppy when at the park.  Generally, when we are the only ones there, she will run and explore and forget I am around.  However, if any other dogs arrive, she rarely gets more than 25 or so feet away from me.

But lately, she has been making friends.

Lacy (on the left) has begun to play with other dogs…but only briefly.  I’m sure that will improve over time.  And like people, she has met some dogs she enjoys being around, and some dogs she doesn’t like being near.

Lacy enjoys the park so much these days, that she wants to go every day.  At the house, when she nudges my arm with her nose and I ask her what she wants, she walks to my closet and begins tugging on the jeans I wear when I take her there.

Besides, I enjoy taking her there just as much as she enjoys going there.  The exercise does me good…I hope  8v)

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Camera Critters #139

Well, she’s back  8v)

In 2007, my landlord and I took care of her grandson’s dog, Lacy, while they looked for a place which allowed pets.  We had her for about a year and she became a part of us.

Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago, and circumstances have changed and again, Lacy is back with us.  She’s a lot larger now than she was before.

But, she’s still Lacy.

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