Yesterday morning I heard this commotion outside my office door and looked out to see blind-and-deaf Baron roughhousing with blind-and-deaf Spinner in the living room. This is the first time I'd seen Baron playing with Spinner, and one of the rare times I'd ever seen Spinner playing like this with anyone. At first I stood there watching, then I realized [insert here: sound of slap on forehead], holy cow, get this on camera!
So while Alayne held the others at bay -- you'll hear lots of doggie toenails clicking on the linoleum in the background -- I got about 90 seconds of this on video. Two things you'll notice in it. One, strewn across the floor behind the blind-and-deaf gladiators is a lot of fluff from shredded dog toys. Yes, we actually do pick up the living room, but because it's a losing battle, we only do it about once a day. Two, Bailey insists on getting in on the action, despite my efforts to call him away. I had the camera out, and that's all the motivation he needed to enter the fray. At first he just seems to want to get downright personal with Spinner, but then he reappears to join the mayhem. Here's the video clip:
those two are a riot! i admit i couldnt even imagine how the dogs can deal with being blind and deaf (what a lonely world it would seem to be), but they certainly seem happy and I am so glad!
I just wanted to reiterate how impressed i am at the work you do and how grateful i am that you share all these stories on your blog! Thank you so much.
Posted by: m | October 10, 2007 at 11:33 PM
You captured some great rough housing, Steve. Nice referring by Bailey too. The clip went from being cute to being very funny. Guess doxie's add more laughs to the party.
Posted by: Boundforglory | October 10, 2007 at 10:34 PM
That is wonderful! It seems that Spinner has finally found someone that understands how he wants to play! I love it!
Hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | October 10, 2007 at 03:40 PM
So nice to see Spinner having fun. Most times he appears to be a loner, maybe Barron will be his new side kick. Of course noisey Bailey had to jump in. So cute!!!
Posted by: gayle | October 10, 2007 at 02:36 PM
Baron and Spinner are pals, for sure! And in this case, size doesn't matter. Having fun is most important...except for poor Bailey. He just wanted his moment in the spotlight...ok his 50 bajillionth moment in the spotlight...
Posted by: Shelli Smith | October 10, 2007 at 02:28 PM
They are having so much fun! I've sent a link to this video to a bunch of people - it's so sweet.
Posted by: Amy | October 10, 2007 at 01:59 PM
I'm so glad to see the shear joy on Spinner and Baron's faces. I wondered if you had put them together, or if they had bonded in any way. What a wonderful play session! And as for you, Mr. I'm the Center of Attention Bailey...he just couldn't stand it, could he? Thank you for putting a smile on my face this morning with this video!
Posted by: Linda | October 10, 2007 at 12:38 PM
I just love watching the kids playing! Bailey is so funny...he just shoves himself right in the middle.
Posted by: danielle | October 10, 2007 at 08:42 AM
Amazing that they can play like this! Imagine having only touch as a link to the world, no eyes, no ears...and then having SUCH a good time, wonderful!
Posted by: Jessica, NL | October 10, 2007 at 05:55 AM
What an adorable trio! Thanks, Steve, for yet another great video. Your furkids certainly keep you (and us) entertained!:-)
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | October 10, 2007 at 04:52 AM
These videos are making me laugh out loud!! Baron is quite the charcter and Bailey--oh my gosh--this is great medicine these blog stories/videos. THANKS!
Posted by: Shirley & James, Portland, OR | October 10, 2007 at 12:22 AM