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Friday, June 11, 2010

Hiking With A Senior Dog And A Three Legged Dog

We met up with our buds, Hank and Sue, the rhodesian ridgeback dogs, the other day and went wild. We went to our local creek to romp, pee, sniff, swim... What a day! Of course, our pack included a senior dog and a three legged dog, we had our limitations. We made sure we didn't go too far in case one of us got suddenly tired.

Senior dog and three legged dog take the lead
"Catch us if you can!"

Our young friends had a ball
They have endless stamina and they're both in great health

The rhodies love to chase us

Good thing three legged dogs can also run fast!

Retaliation

Surprised, huh?

Unfortunately, I had to turn Hank down again
"Find somebody your size, Hanky."

I'm so well adjusted as a three legged dog that I can manage all kinds of terrain

It was a great hike!

After hiking with dogs, we were invited to Hank's for . . . dog treats, slurp
I have to tell you, Hank is one pawesome host

At the end of the day, I was one exhausted three legged chihuahua, so I grabbed a good samaritan ride back home

The chiweenie crashed too

We make the most out of our dog hikes, despite our physical limitations. No senior dog should be punished by being restricted unless it's a necessity. No three legged dog should be restricted ever. As long as we're alive, we'll continue to enjoy our dog hikes and everything our life has to offer. 
Life is beautiful as long as you have a forever home that cares for you. 

Twinkie

21 comments:

  1. Agreed! And your friends have the best home EVER!

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  2. We couldn't agree more with you, Twinkie! One of our friends is 19 years old, deaf, blind and only has one tooth but she still comes to the dog park and has a great time!

    Sam and Pippen!

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  3. Twinkie this was an awesome post, and your last remarks are just so wonderful and beautiful!

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  4. Glad you had a good time, Twink! We have a three-legged senior dog at the moment, and she says she's not going anywhere! BOL!

    Bunny

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  5. What a pawsome post! You were very smart to pick your forever home so well. It is so good that your mom lets you be a doggie and experience everything. I really liked the picture of you standing on the rock and the snooze home was nice also. You are lucky to have so many animal friends.
    Wags,
    Draco

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  6. miss twinkie, you are so right! hooray for super awesome forevarrr homes!!
    thanks for sharing the pictures from your hike. me and asa and mama especially like the chase pictures on the incline thingie. :)
    *woof*
    the booker man

    pee s -- please go easy on hank. we big dudes are kinda sensitive deep down.

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  7. I am soooo sorry but I hads to chuckle at da furst pikture of you withs your bum leg all swinging out like their was no tommorow. Yea, that was bad but....
    Anyways, it's always such a delight to see you and your furiends having such a wonderful time despite your limitations...heck, what am I talkin bout...ya'll really haves no limitations. That is pretty evident.
    Puddles

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  8. Woof! Woof! That was FUN ... just looking at your pictures. HANK is sure a huge dog. Glad you're able to keep up with him. LOVE LOVE your last photo. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  9. I'm glad you all had such a good time. I don't like seeing all the graffiti :( Why can't people leave things alone?

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  10. Hahahaha...anonymous works too, don't you think?
    It was Albert. Now how come mum doesn't think they look nuttin alike...I mean him and Whitney.
    Puddles

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  11. Yep!! I think you are totally correct. Now about that
    reTAILiation thingy... Those are some BIG Dawgs... be a little careful. OK???

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  12. Looks like a ton of fun with your RR furriends!!

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  13. That looks like a TON of fun.

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  14. Twinkie
    You awe a gweat example to us all to get off ouw big bums and go fow the adventoowe. you look so fit and happy..youw loving home obviously has given you confidence and joy
    I loved youw hike, and youw fwiends awe tewwific hosts.
    Life is good
    smoochie kisses
    ASTA

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  15. I agree with you too!
    Sure you had a great time!
    I loved the "Retaliation" picture!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  16. Any romping with fellow furry buddies is a good day.

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  17. Oh, that looks like loads of fun! You have such energy. Makes me want to...take a nap.

    wags, Lola

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  18. I just luvs seeing pictures of your hikes cuz they look way fun!

    Wiggles & Wags,
    Mayzie

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  19. Go Twinkie!!! We just love tagging along on your hikes!!

    Smileys & Snuggles!
    Dory, Bilbo and Jacob

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  20. You never cease to amaze us with your attitude, Twink. Glad to see you all have so much fun.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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