Alayne got these photos of blind-and-deaf Spinner late yesterday enjoying the smells of a warm spring evening, when everything is green and lush. Like all the dogs, she loves this time of year, but because her nose is more powerful and sensitive than the average dog's, the spring smells must be an even richer environment for her. She delights in sitting outside and soaking it all in.
This is her classic pose, nose up ... then she starts moving her head around to see what else she can get from the air. Here she is now pointed south:
Then east:
And finally, after detecting Alayne's presence, right at the camera:
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Don't forget, you can vote every day for us in The Animal Rescue Site/PetFinder's Shelter Challenge.
Enter
"Rolling Dog Ranch" and our state postal code, MT for Montana,
and it will bring up our listing so you can cast your vote. Invite your family and friends to vote, too!
Wow .. still No. 3! Please keep voting -- thank you!
Note: One person had commented yesterday on the blog that she thought we were at No. 4 and had been for the last week, but I think she was looking at the list of weekly winners. We continue to get results each time we vote showing us at No. 3, as are other people.
Just discovered your site and voted as I will every day....what beautiful hearts you have to do something so selfless. And oh, Montana looks amazing! Sending love from KY to your sweet and lucky 4-legged family ~S
Posted by: Steph | June 24, 2009 at 04:35 PM
It's always a treat to see Spinner; she looks wonderful and these pictures of her amidst all the green are beautiful!
Posted by: boundforglory | June 15, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Spinner is soooo beautiful! Loved the photos of this precious girl!!
Posted by: Nina | June 14, 2009 at 07:17 PM
Gives new meaning to "stop to smell the roses."
Posted by: Helen R | June 13, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Simply beautiful!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | June 13, 2009 at 01:07 AM
Awesome, gorgeous dog! Very sensitive nose! Lovely blog and website. Please view our blog at www.wagsnevadamo.blogspot.com.
Posted by: Gwen Snead | June 12, 2009 at 09:16 PM
I love these pictures. What beautiful scenery & to have Spinner in the shots makes it all perfect. I just think she is beautiful & looks so content & regal enjoying the smells of spring. Picture perfect!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | June 12, 2009 at 06:10 PM
I know Spinner smells the beauty around her, she is a most special pup and a favorite of ours too.
We have been voting every day while waiting for coffee to brew!
Posted by: Sasha in MN | June 12, 2009 at 02:23 PM
Hiya Spinner - I see you and what a beautiful girl you are!
Posted by: Angela | June 12, 2009 at 11:22 AM
This is one of your posts that I will re visit several times just to look at the photos.
I wish I could meet Spinner in person.
Thank you for giving her a home.
Posted by: Lynn | June 12, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Spinner ! My personal Favorite !
"Dave" , My blind and deaf Aussie says Hi. Dave can be fast asleep , three rooms away , but when I pop the top on a Yogurt ... He'll be there !
Larry - Decatur Il.
Posted by: Larry & Kathy Plutchak | June 12, 2009 at 09:53 AM
It is precisely this kind of picture that makes RDR such an amazing place. The rocks are probably still a little warm from the day's sun.
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | June 12, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Absolutely gorgeous pictures!
Posted by: Toni Fagan | June 12, 2009 at 08:58 AM
Spinner is such a beautiful dog and these photos are beautiful enough to be on the cover of a magazine. And they should help to dispell any ideas that a disabled animal can't live a normal life. She looks very happy in these photos!
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | June 12, 2009 at 08:52 AM
AHA! Mystery solved (re: Shelter Challenge standings). D'oh!
Spinner is so beautiful. She is the picture of appreciation and contentment. What a lucky girl!
Posted by: Heidi, Emmett, and Moxie | June 11, 2009 at 11:23 PM