I've written before about how intrepid our blind animals are, especially the ones who were born blind and don't know anything different. Watching Widget enjoy a new snowfall first thing in the morning is always a treat, because she loves to zip around like a little snowplow. The fact that the snow is almost as deep as she is tall only seems to add to her delight. Alayne got these photos of Widget the other morning.
As long as she can keep her nose above the snow level, she'll go anywhere:
Sometimes she just loves to see how fast she can go through it:
Other times she likes to bury her face in the fluffy stuff:
Only to come up for air looking like this:
We did find Widget packing her bags this afternoon. For some reason she thought we were going to use the $20,000 from the Shelter Challenge to send her on a round-the-world cruise on the Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2. We had to break the news to her that we were going to use the $20,000 for medical expenses, not for her to go on a 108-day luxury cruise to distant ports of call. She took it well.
What a cute dog! :D
Posted by: snorkel | January 22, 2010 at 12:56 AM
This is why Widget is the STAR of the show. :) Congrats on the win!
Posted by: Kelly | December 28, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Widget is a true "Party Beagle" (see the Hedgesville Hounds website for the definition). One thing that means is the Wid is sure there is a ham or roast turkey under the snow somewhere and she is bound and determined to find it.
Posted by: Bob | December 25, 2009 at 04:44 PM
Looks like Widget is doing a great imitation of a snow shark! If you've got that much snow, may as well enjoy it. Good for you, Widget! Can Steve hook up a shovel to the front of you muzzle & get you to be productive?
Warm hugs & Happy Holidays,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger | December 24, 2009 at 05:11 PM
Widget is the greatest! I love her joie de vivre! Merry Christmas to every creature at Rolling Dog Ranch!
Posted by: Darcie | December 24, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Congratulations on winning for the animals. Thank you for all you do.
Posted by: Patti Aker | December 24, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Congratulations, you deserve to win for all you do. The second picture from the top looks like a snow dog shape with widget in the head. She's a smart cookie. Give a christmas hug to Noodle and Soba from their sis Chelsea, please.
Posted by: Lisa Clark | December 24, 2009 at 02:50 PM
Merry Christmas to all the furbabies at the Ranch. Congrats to you on your win I know how much it means to you and to the animals you save and give a loving place to call home.
Posted by: Lori Leduc | December 24, 2009 at 11:04 AM
What?! I got an email from Widget telling me that for sure she was going on a cruise with the winnings and that is what we were voting for. ;)
Merry Christmas Steve and Alayne!
Posted by: Amy A | December 24, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Widget, you are the ultimate snow plow! Sorry about the cruise. But, I bet if you ask real nice Mom & Dad might buy some extra treats with the winnings. Besides, a sunny cruise wouldn't have snow for you to plow through.
Merry Christmas & A Healthy, Happy & Prosperous New Year to Steve, Alayne, all the followers of this amazing blog & of course, the ones who make this blog what it is, all the Residents of RDR!!! God Bless.
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | December 24, 2009 at 08:58 AM
Why not Disney like the Superbowl players it's cheaper!!! Cograts on your win
Posted by: gayle | December 24, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Merry Christmas to all at RDR.
Posted by: Lynda | December 24, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Darling Widget, always, always brings a smile to my face!
Merry Christmas to all @ RDR!
Posted by: Doe George | December 24, 2009 at 12:24 AM
What a disappointment that must of been for Widget! I know I'm disappointed that I am not going on a 108 days cruise!!!! Congratulations on your winnings!
Denise (from Canada)
Posted by: Denise | December 23, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Sometimes this holiday season can be a difficult time. But Widget gave me a laugh-out-loud moment during all these crazies. Congratulations on the well deserved win and thank you for all that you do for these priceless animals.
Posted by: MarySue | December 23, 2009 at 10:58 PM
If it snows another foot get her a snorkel (not exactly a cruise on QM2, but more useful)!
Best of the season to all of you at RDR. I wish all of you health and PEACE in the new year.
You are an inspiration and a joy to read. Next year an RDR cam?
Posted by: Jane Tunnicliff | December 23, 2009 at 10:07 PM