Whenever there's fresh snow on the ground, blind Dusty loves to stop on his way out the door first thing each morning to lap up several mouthfuls of the crisp, cold white stuff. There's always a full water bucket on the porch of Widget's House, and he will go back and drink from that later, but he prefers to start his day by licking at the new snow. I got these photos of him yesterday morning, just a minute after I let him and the rest of the gang out of Widget's House.
Yum, that snow is tasty!
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Thanksgiving holiday blog break: I'll be taking the next few days off from posting to the blog and will resume for Monday, November 30th. But please continue to vote in the Shelter Challenge over the holiday if you can!
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Still No. 1!
Please keep voting for the ranch every day in The Animal Rescue Site/PetFinder's Shelter Challenge. Thanks to your votes, we came in third nationwide and won $3,000 for the animals in the previous contest earlier this year. Now we have a shot at No. 1 and the $20,000 grand prize in the current contest! 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. Please ask your family and friends to vote, too. Thank you!
Happy Thanksgiving to you ALL at RDR. I am thankful for you and all those who help and respect all our 4 legged's lives.My 'kids' teach me everyday.
Posted by: Marcia Hughes | November 28, 2009 at 09:55 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, Steve, Alayne & all the wonderful furry residents of RDR.
Nothing like a "snow cone" first thing in the morning!!! Love the 2nd pic w/ the snow on the nose!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | November 27, 2009 at 12:36 AM
"A snootful" used to mean alcohol, I guess to you northern folks (or at least Dusty) it means snow!
Happy Thanksgiving. We're all thankful that you do what you do and for your loving hearts. Have a delicious day.
Posted by: Miranda Brooks | November 26, 2009 at 11:41 AM
I am thankful for getting to know everyone at Rolling Dog Ranch. I am grateful that you two have such wonderfully large hearts to help the 4-foots who need it. Hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Barb | November 25, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Happy holiday to Steve, Alayne and all the fuzzy furry kids of RDR!
Posted by: Penny | November 25, 2009 at 06:54 PM
Snow cones, Dusty style! Happy Thanksgiving to one and all at RDR.
Posted by: moon rani | November 25, 2009 at 02:38 PM
Fabulous photos!!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We are thankful you share life on the Ranch with us
Posted by: Maree in NZ | November 25, 2009 at 01:49 PM
Dusty's story is one of the ones that really touched me when I read it. Thanks for an update on him. Looks like the sun is just coming up in the photos. Thanks for getting out of your warm bed to go out in the cold to let all our friends out of their crates. And thanks for all the blog posts on each of their personalities and quirks.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | November 25, 2009 at 01:10 PM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING SNOW PUP, STEVE AND ALAYNE, AND ALL THE SUPER CRITTERS AT RDR!! WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU.
Posted by: Angela | November 25, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Dusty!!!! You look great. Have fun in the snow my friend!!!
Love, Cheryl
Posted by: Kevin Pohl | November 25, 2009 at 11:08 AM
What beautiful pictures. Dusty seems to be in his element. Happy Thanksgiving to you both, your workers and of course, to your animal family. I am sure they are thankful for you and all that you do for them. God Bless you.
Posted by: Evelyn | November 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Beautiful Dusty...white on white. Perfect for today!
Happy Thanksgiving to the ranch and their beloved followers.
There's much to be grateful for!
Posted by: boundforglory | November 25, 2009 at 08:53 AM
Steve and Alayne,
Have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Lynda | November 25, 2009 at 08:17 AM
Just BEAUTIFUL of Dusty. Happy Thanksgiving to ALL at the Rolling Dog Ranch---now that is something to be thankful for.....
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | November 25, 2009 at 01:30 AM
Have a happy Thanksgiving. I'm sure all your fuzzy minions at RDR are giving thanks you came into their lives.
Posted by: Bob | November 24, 2009 at 08:51 PM
Great pics!!! Enjoy your Thanksgiving! I will be going to work at little bit early , as usual, to cast extra votes. Just like you and Alayne, my work knows no holidays. Enjoy some turkey and R&R!!!
Posted by: Carolyn Kupferschmid | November 24, 2009 at 08:50 PM