You might remember that we recently had two of the sanctuary's wonderful supporters, Shirley L. and James C. visiting from Portland, Oregon, and they brought blind Carmel out to us. Well, Shirley emailed us some photos that James took while they were here, and I thought you'd enjoy seeing them too. This photo at the top shows Shirley on the porch at Widget's House, our main dog building. I think she is being mauled by love. That's blind Babe on the left, blind-and-deaf Blanca, wobbly Allie in Shirley's arms, blind Penny, and then blind (and mostly deaf) Bud on the right.
Here's another one:
That's Blanca checking out Shirley's hairstyle while she gives blind Brody a belly rub. Trooper, our "no-good Cajun," as I call him, is probably eyeing his girlfriend Priscilla on the porch.
For those of you who have been reading the blog comments, you may have noticed that Shirley has been encouraging blog readers to nominate us for Animal Planet's Hero of the Year. (Thank you, Shirley!) You can click here to submit your nomination.
I wish I was there my choice photo would be Oliver and twist I hardly see them.. and of course Widget
Posted by: gayle | June 27, 2008 at 12:39 PM
I am trying to submit and they want a birthday - what are we to use?
I love these pictures and I'm pea-green with envy!!
Posted by: Evie | June 26, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Shirley- it's nice to "meet" you. Great pictures. "Drooling with envy" :)
Posted by: Margaret | June 26, 2008 at 11:20 AM
What a great way to start the summer....a group dog hug!
Thanks for the link to Animal Planet, Steve. That's going to help folks find out about the Hero of the Year nomination.
Good luck!!
Posted by: Boundforglory | June 26, 2008 at 10:04 AM
What could be better than to be mauled by love?! My heart swells at that photo with all the pups & Shirley. Nothin' better in life than the love of a dog!
Posted by: Yvette | June 26, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Lucky Shirley, you got to romp with Blanca, one of my all-time favorites! Thanks for the pictures, Steve. It's good to see the fur-persons having good times with their buddy.
Posted by: Moon Rani | June 26, 2008 at 08:08 AM
I nominated you guys almost two months ago!! I wish the very best of luck to you all....you are MY heroes, regardless!
Posted by: Debbie | June 26, 2008 at 07:39 AM
I dream of the day that I too can have a picture taken like the first one posted. My dream pic has all the wobblers in it though, still I wouldn't be adverse to maybe more, like I dunno...all of them *blush*
Posted by: Andrew, NZ | June 26, 2008 at 03:55 AM
The best group hug of my life! Oh, do I miss them all!
I do hope everbody votes for Animal Hero of the Year on the Animal Planet! We're all number one fans of the work at RDR!!!!
Posted by: Shirley * James * Portland, OR | June 26, 2008 at 01:28 AM
Doesn't it feel just great to get down-and-dirty, covered in dog slobber?
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | June 25, 2008 at 05:35 PM