Long-time friends and supporters of the sanctuary, John and Judy S. of Wichita, Kansas, just sent us this photo, along with some others, from their last visit to the ranch. That's blind Patti giving John a kiss ... or maybe telling him a secret ... or both?
The dogs love it when visitors come -- all the extra attention and loving! And some like to show off their skills, whether it's blind Cedar with his vocal talents or blind Evelyn with her game of fetch ... or little Bailey, a scamp who likes to show visitors how he can steal the ball right out from underneath Evelyn's nose. (Hey, not fair, she's blind!)
Our visitor season is now over -- it runs from June through September, and this past Saturday and Sunday was our final "open" weekend for visits. We had folks from Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, New Jersey, Washington and Montana visiting. Patti and gang will still get plenty of attention from the rest of us at the ranch and our regular volunteers, of course, but Patti will have to save a kiss for John until next summer!
What an adorable photo! That's a "keeper"! She's thanking him for being a RDR supporter!
Hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | September 21, 2007 at 04:17 PM
"Thanks for visiting and I hope you come back again next year."
Posted by: Janet | September 21, 2007 at 11:24 AM
Before Patti gave John a kiss, I wonder what she whispered in his ear?!! Maybe she gave him her wishlist of favourite treats!!
Posted by: Nina | September 20, 2007 at 08:56 PM
A kiss from Patti is clearly extra special, and something I'd love to experience one day with a visit to RDR. Jealous!
The love & trust earned from your animals leaps off the page, and is AWESOME give all thier unique and unforutunately, many awful journeys along thier way there.
Posted by: Margaret | September 20, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Hope I get to visit one of these days!:)
Posted by: Abby Creek Art | September 20, 2007 at 09:12 AM
Awww....what a great photo!
The fall and winter are times to hunker down and start saving kisses for the next summer full of new faces to lick.
Posted by: Boundforglory | September 20, 2007 at 09:06 AM
How I'd love to visit your wonderful ranch, too! I have very fond memories of Montana & a visit to the RDR would make another trip to Big Sky Country even more special.
A big hug to all RDR residents (two and four-legged, of course:-)) from Italy.
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | September 20, 2007 at 03:51 AM
We can't wait to come out again to RDR and our trip is in the process of being finalized for 2008. We plan on being your first visitors next year! Like John...we can't wait to give them all kisses again too!
Widget's house is sparkling!!! :)
Posted by: Shirley & James, Portland, OR | September 20, 2007 at 02:47 AM