Finally A Walk Outside

Well we finally have gotten some nice (60 degree) sunny weather in Illinois recently. We were successful in getting HDM to take us for a much needed walk after being so trapped this winter. As you can see I (Winston) and Amiee have a new double lead leash we are trying to work with. As you can see have a little work to do when we come a tree. Amiee never wants to go the same was as I do, she is slowly learning that if you don't want to be dragged you must go my way and keep up. Unfortunately, the camera batteries went dead so Tabby did not get any pictures of her on her walk. We have a small pond to walk around, but that is about it. We don't have sidewalks near our house and the street is way to busy for us. Also, HDM likes to keep us away from the roads as much as possible, just in case we should sneak out of the pen and take ourselves for a walk. We usually take the same path we always go on so she can easily find us.  As you can see Cleo is always bringing up the rear, walking like a snail.  And if she sees a puddle she heads for it to cool her feet.  We just wish we had lots of nice woods and stuff to sniff rabbits like our basset friends Martha and Bailey from Scotland. They have some beautiful pictures on their walks. Well we hope you enjoy our pictures on our walk.

This is what we all look like after we get a nice long walk at night.  This is what HDM really enjoys in the evening.  Peace and Quit. :)

The Hounddogs
Cleo, Winston and Amiee

In Memory of Our Lost Fur-Kids

Last week was a very rough week for my animal loving friends. This post is dedicated to the Memory of two very special dogs. My BFF, Amy's, dog Uncle Schroeder went to the Rainbow Bridge on Monday, June 15, 2009. Uncle Schroeder was the best little Terrier anyone could ask for. My BFF and her husband adopted Schroeder from a bad situation. Since they had him he had battled several different health issues, but never appeared to be "sad or unhappy". He was the "Happiest" Little White Dog since he went to live with Amy, Jeff, Wally and Minnie. They gave him a great life while they had him and their house will not be the same with him gone. We will always hold Uncle Schroeder aka "Little White Dog" in a special place in our hearts. Run free at the Bridge and give Precious, Elliott and Reba some big slobber kisses for us. R.I.P - Uncle Schroeder aka "Little White Dog" - June, 2009

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Another friend of mine had to help her Rescue Sheltie "Missy" to the Rainbow Bridge on Monday, June 22. My friend, Patty, adopted Missy from the local Sheltie Rescue. She was in very bad shape when she joined their family. They brought her back to health and she thrived in their home. They added several other rescue shelties to their home, but there is always something about that first "Rescue" that stays with your heart for a long time. R.I.P. and Running Free at the Bridge Missy - June 2009 (picture to be added soon) Uncle Schroeder and Missy I am sure you were greeted with "OPEN PAWS" when you crossed to the Rainbow Bridge. We will see you all again someday. In Memory of the Fur-kids at the Bridge: Precious "Pokey" - my first ever basset hound. 6/14/93 - 6/18/05 Elliott - my big lover boy basset hound. 7/24/95 - 1/22/07 Miss Reba - my BFF's fur-kid. 6/17/05 Uncle Schroeder - my BFF's fur-kid. 6/15/09 Missy - my other BFF's fur-kid. 6/22/09

So I have decided that June has not become the best month for me. If it wasn't for my Wedding Anniversary in June, I think I would just skip it. HoundDogMom, Tabby, Cleo, Winston and Amiee