This is blind Cedar. Mostly deaf now, too. But this photo captures his very spirit -- one of pure, total happiness. What a big love. No more narrative needed!
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Wow -- still No. 2! Please vote for us every day in The Animal Rescue Site/PetFinder's Shelter Challenge. Thanks to your votes, we won $3,000 for the animals in the previous contest and would like to repeat that win -- or do even better -- in this one! 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. Thank you!
Cedar you've won my heart! What a joyful picture!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | September 24, 2009 at 12:29 AM
Made this one my desktop picture ... a dog's happiness is always contagious!!
Posted by: Michele | September 23, 2009 at 10:32 PM
What a beautiful face! You can tell how happy he is. You just want to give hima big hug!
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | September 23, 2009 at 06:45 PM
Cedar's saying, "Thanks for voting for RDR at the Shelter Challenge!"
Posted by: Moon Rani | September 23, 2009 at 05:37 PM
Infectious, in the BEST of ways. Thank you!
Posted by: Margaret | September 23, 2009 at 03:13 PM
But the beautiful nose works just fine and there's plenty of sweet Montana air to taste. What a joy!
Recently the Sunday NYT had a good review titled "Grrr, Sniff, Arff," regarding Alexandra Horowitz's new book "Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, & Know." Biggest ah-hah for me was that to a dog, 'smell tells time'. Here's the link to the review for those interested: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/13/books/review/Schine-t.html.
Posted by: Roxie | September 23, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Thank you for the simple and sweet photo! He IS a big love!
Posted by: Libby | September 23, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Great mug shot!!!
Keep smiling Cedar; there's much to smile about. : )
Posted by: boundforglory | September 23, 2009 at 11:16 AM
LOVE the picture!
Cedar's page is here:
http://rollingdogranch.org/dogs/cedar.html
Vote early, vote often!
Posted by: Lynne Parker | September 23, 2009 at 11:05 AM
I think he is saying...."Hey, give me a big kiss!"
Posted by: Penny Heinrich | September 23, 2009 at 10:44 AM
When I see a photo like this I can not help but imagine his life without you and Alayne
Such a joyous face !
Posted by: Bibi | September 23, 2009 at 09:11 AM
A look of complete joy and happiness! His smile is contagious as it brought a huge smile to my face.
Posted by: Toni | September 23, 2009 at 09:09 AM
What a handsome Boy!!!!
Posted by: gayle | September 23, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Now, THERE is your poster child! Love the expression of joy he has.
Posted by: Debbie | September 23, 2009 at 07:38 AM
There's no more genuine and honest smile than a Dog Smile! They're hearts are so pure! Wonderful, inspiring, "feel good" picture!
Posted by: Barbara Arenal | September 23, 2009 at 01:26 AM
Happy,Happy,Joy,Joy!!! That face Absolutely say's it all.........
Posted by: Doe George | September 22, 2009 at 11:54 PM
What a precious happy face! I just want to give him a big hug!
Posted by: Nina | September 22, 2009 at 08:27 PM
What a great face -- we should all strive for just that kinda happy!
Posted by: Marianne Hubach | September 22, 2009 at 06:16 PM