It really is deep -- we have more than a foot of snow "on the level," as they say, and a lot more where it's drifted -- but for a 5-inch high Dachshund, it must seem really, really deep! This is our intrepid explorer Bailey, who always insists on going outside ... although in wintertime his adventures usually last but a minute before he's barking to be let inside. And when it's sub-zero, they last just a few seconds -- he skitters out the door, realizes how insanely cold it is, and turns around and heads right back in. We know he's going to do this when it's that cold, so we just stand there with the door open, waiting for him to execute his 180° turn and zoom in again. We warmed up to about 20° (-6° C) today, and that was enough for Bailey to head to the back gate before turning around. Alayne got this shot this afternoon of him coming back up the path we dug out to the gate.
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Only Four Days Left -- Still No. 1 -- But That Iowa Group Has Moved Up Fast!
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.
You can see how fast the rankings can change, so we really need an extra push in the last week of the contest to hold that No. 1 spot. It ends on December 20th, so we're in the home stretch -- and $20,000 for the animals is in sight! Thank you!
Snow is so beautiful (I know - I don't have to work in it) - but it looks even better with a darling little Beagle head poking out of it. You go, Bailey!! Keep warm you guys!!
Posted by: Angela | December 17, 2009 at 12:00 PM
I guess Bailey hopes every day the cold & snow from the day before will be gone & it will be a nice, warm sunny day for him to play. Keep hoping Bailey it will be warm again...some day! I am amazed at the amount of snow & how cold it is there. Once again, I will say how much I admire you all for enduring this weather & keeping all of RDR safe & warm.
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | December 17, 2009 at 11:49 AM
For an old Swede, that much snow is a welcome sight, but I can see why Bailey might feel a bit overwhelmed.
Inger
Posted by: Inger Wiltz | December 17, 2009 at 11:13 AM
The pupometer, calibrated by the woodstove every evening, more reliable than a mercury or digital instrument, fueled by kibble and snugs.
Posted by: Celia Brown | December 17, 2009 at 11:01 AM
How do you deal with potty breaks with this much snow? If we even get a dusting, my old dog won't leave the covered porch.
Posted by: teri | December 17, 2009 at 09:33 AM
Bailey is way, way to cute.
4 days to go!!! Vote-Vote-Vote!!!
Posted by: Doe George | December 16, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Bailey is just so adorable! Thanks to you both for keeping him and all his friends safe and warm in this cold winter.
Posted by: JC | December 16, 2009 at 09:46 PM
That much snow just freaks me out.
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | December 16, 2009 at 09:33 PM