Cindy took these photos the other morning over at Widget's House. About 8 a.m. she had let all the dogs out (now we know who let the dogs out, eh?) and minutes later most of them were right back on the porch, settled in on the various cots to catch the morning sun. That's blind Brody above.
The porch faces to the south and is 12 feet (3.6 m) deep and 32 feet (9.7 m) wide, and when that sun comes up over the horizon in the southeast, it fills this big open space with wonderful warmth. Particularly on an otherwise brisk fall morning, the dogs just love it.
Here's Travis, our boy with the fused jaw, a few feet away from Brody:
I am a fairly new fan of this website and I have been reading the blog entries from the beginning in an effort to catch up on all the animals. Travis is one of my favorites. There is an entry on Feb.21/07 about Travis' inability to pant and an entry on May 6/07 about his feeding tube coming out. Enjoy!
Posted by: SmokeyWoofs | November 04, 2008 at 09:37 AM
Both precious dogs look so relaxed with not a care in the world! This is the way life should be for all dogs....thanks for providing them with a second chance at enjoyment.
Posted by: Nina | November 03, 2008 at 09:04 PM
It's great to see Brody and Travis looking so happy and content. I'd been meaning to ask for a while how that rascal Travis is doing and if he had been on any adventures lately. He certainly is looking well - he's definitely put on a few pounds but looks all the better for it. Is he on a new diet?
Posted by: Mary | November 03, 2008 at 06:24 PM
i'll bet that morning sun feels good......
Posted by: mickey | November 03, 2008 at 05:37 PM
How peaceful they both look. It's wonderful to see both of these guys looking so good! That is my favorite time of day too & I would love to just lay on the porch soaking in the sunshine. I know animals love the sunshine as much as we do!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | November 03, 2008 at 01:30 PM
How does Travis regulate his body temperature if his mouth is shut, as he couldn't pant if his mouth remains shut? Ev
Posted by: Ev | November 03, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Both Travis and Brody are looking great, and so well cared for.... While I miss Travis' stylin' "clothes", he is looking so heathly, and would no longer appear to be skinny, as he arrived to RDR. Congratulations!
Posted by: Margaret | November 03, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Due to the time change, my pets are enjoying the early morning sunshine as well.
What a treat to see Travis...and looking as handsome as ever!
I was thinking about him the other day, thanks for posting him. : )
Posted by: Boundforglory | November 03, 2008 at 09:38 AM
Did Travis gain some weight since his feedng tube was removed? Maybe it's just a trick of the November sun shining on him.
Posted by: Moon Rani | November 03, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Travis is looking spectacular! I notice he isn't wearing any of his outfits...has the feeding tube been removed???
Posted by: Debbie | November 03, 2008 at 07:42 AM
How utterly serene these images are!
Thank you, Cindy & Steve, for sharing them with us and having us start our week feeling serene too.:-)
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | November 03, 2008 at 04:53 AM
I love these two boys and the rarely get any blog time! Yea Brody and Travis--two very sweet boys!!!
Posted by: Shirley * James * Portland, OR | November 02, 2008 at 10:51 PM
They look like they are lovin' the sun. We need an update on Travis, how is he doing these days? He looks like he is getting plenty of groceries so he must be eating ok. Here is to hoping the bad weather holds off a bit longer so these guys can continue to soak up the sun.
Posted by: Kathy | November 02, 2008 at 08:44 PM
When I opened your blog today and saw the picture of my FAVOURITE boydog, Travis(the little Dickens)along with Brody, my heart felt like it had sunshine smiling on IT! How great for the doggies to have their own little "place in the sun". A day with sunshine, even in the bitter cold of Fall/Winter, does wonders for the human spirit. I believe it must do the same for animals. I'm SO happy to see Travis! He looks so comfy, content, and like he's plotting out his next escapade of mischief. I just LOVE this dog! Thanks, Steve, for this great pic.
Posted by: Barbara Arenal | November 02, 2008 at 07:58 PM