45 Seconds of Pure Joy
I had just come back from Missoula late this afternoon and had gone into my office to check emails when I heard this rustling sound coming from the dog bed outside my office door. There was Bailey, rolling around like mad, having the time of his life. I grabbed the video camera and walked out to capture the moment. He saw me standing there and stopped. Now, that's unusual because he is, as I've mentioned before, a dog who loves to perform for the camera.
He scampered off the bed, scooted around the living room (his back legs list at about a 45-degree angle now), and then suddenly made a bee-line for the dog bed again. I had turned the camera off and before I could fire it up, he had thrown himself into an entirely new 'roll extravaganza.' It was almost like he had to go backstage for a quick breather before his next performance. And with no warning to the audience or cameraman, he was at it again.
So this is what I captured on video. For a little dog who was rescued from an animal hoarder's outdoor pen, Bailey has come a long way.
(The clickity-clackity noise you'll hear on the audio are Belvie's toenails as he zooms around the house while I'm filming. In the first couple of seconds you'll see Belvie race into the video -- I think he was trying to snatch one of the toys Bailey was playing with -- and then he disappears just as fast. But those are his feet you hear in the background.)
What a truly happy dog. Way to go, Steve & Alayne. You do such great work. I wish all dogs felt as happy as Bailey does. The animals you have taken under your care are truly lucky. Bless you both.
Posted by: Valerie | May 26, 2007 at 10:06 AM
Bailey is such an entertainer! Maybe she can get a movie role. AFter all, she entertains the minute a camera is present.
Posted by: Cora | May 23, 2007 at 08:30 PM
Bailey, you are a very charming and entertaining dog! No dull moments with you around!
Posted by: Nina | May 23, 2007 at 08:19 PM
ooohhhhhh what a big bad dog you've got there... :) Bailey is adorable!!! what a happy fella.
steve, you are a wonderful writer. you tell these stories so well, and i always look forward to reading about the latest news at the ranch!!! thanks so much!
Posted by: m | May 23, 2007 at 05:36 PM
Thanks SO much for sharing the joy! I think his little airborne legs ran at least 2 miles in those 45 seconds. Go Bailey!
Posted by: Margaret | May 23, 2007 at 03:12 PM
Too adorable - whenever I want to celebrate something, I'll remember this.
Posted by: angela langdon | May 23, 2007 at 02:57 PM
If you're not sure what the definition of bliss is watch this video.
Posted by: Beth | May 23, 2007 at 02:15 PM
Yet another example of how apropos your facility's name is! Perhaps Bailey is trying to get you to change the name to Rolling Dachshund Ranch!
Posted by: Cathy | May 23, 2007 at 08:25 AM
Gee, it's too bad that Bailey acts so darned unhappy all the time! ;)
Thanks for starting my day with a good laugh!
Posted by: Katy | May 23, 2007 at 08:03 AM
Little Bailey the showman! Silly dog! Thanks for the laugh this morning, Steve.
Posted by: Abby Creek Art | May 23, 2007 at 07:23 AM
Who says dogs have to go outside to get exercise? Certainly not Bailey! He can exercise just fine indoors, thank you very much! What a fine performer he is! He is halarious! He has such a wonderful personality & a great love of life. He's a lover of life in all forms. Thanks for sharing his antics.
Hugs all around,
ginger & Tobias
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | May 22, 2007 at 11:32 PM