In recent days we noticed that blind Austin, our little Beagle, has found a new friend to roughhouse with -- three-legged Ella. Most evenings after dinner, if the weather is nice, they wrestle with each other on "the beach" by the front of our house. I had to sneak quietly around the corner of the house to get these photos, because usually they'll stop playing if they think someone is approaching. I managed to get the shot above and this next one...
... before they heard the click of the shutter and stopped to see who was there:
If you were trying to handicap (pun intended) the outcome of the wrestling match, would you bet the smaller one who is blind but has four legs can get the better of the larger dog who can see but has three legs ... or the other way around? In fact, they seem pretty evenly matched ... and sure enjoy it!
I just resued I think a daschound that someone had dropped out, the vet said said he is old and thought he needed to be put down but I couldn't do that so after many dollers he is better and fits in with the other two resued dogs. His name is Dash.We have a three legged cat and other cats also, l live in the country and enjoy them all. Have always loved animals and try to take good care of them. Berniece Wyndham
Posted by: Berniece Wyndham | September 07, 2010 at 01:59 PM
Ah...the simple basics in life!
What a joy~
Posted by: Glenda | May 14, 2010 at 04:19 PM
Good times!!! Austin is so fun-loving & always looking for a new friend. I'm glad he chose Ella who is enjoying it too! Love the pic when they look to see who is watching!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | May 14, 2010 at 03:45 PM
Good times!!! Austin is so fun-loving & always looking for a new friend. I'm glad he chose Ella who is enjoying it too! Love the pic when they look to see who is watching!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | May 14, 2010 at 03:45 PM
I'm glad to see things are really turning around for Ella--she seems to be letting her guard down more and more...becoming the dog she was always meant to be.
Posted by: Aliza | May 14, 2010 at 12:30 PM
I'm so happy to see that Ella is doing well and that Austin has a new playmate. I love the slightly guilty look on his face in the last picture!
Posted by: Mary | May 14, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Finally, Bella Ella can enjoy just being a dog.
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | May 14, 2010 at 11:34 AM
I'm so glad little Ella has a playmate and is fitting in! That is so sweet.
Wow, Moving Day is coming up fast!
Posted by: Lynne Parker | May 14, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Great action shots!! I'm so glad Ella is having fun. Thank you for changing her life and again THANK YOU to her rescuer!! And, thank you Austin for being such a good friend to everyone. Will Ella get her heartworm treatment when you all get settled in NH??
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | May 14, 2010 at 10:27 AM
These pictures made me smile...it's so nice to see how much fun Ella and Austin have!
Posted by: Ann | May 14, 2010 at 04:29 AM
What happy pictures!! Bella Ella seems to have come a long way from her early days at the ranch, doesn't she?
Thank you, Steve, for sharing these joyful images with all of us.
Have a good week-end, Carla (leaving on Sunday for Lebanon)
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | May 14, 2010 at 02:50 AM
Thanks for sharing the pics of those 2 happily rough housing. You, I mean they........brought a smile to my face.
Posted by: Ev | May 13, 2010 at 11:41 PM
Life Is Soooooo Gooood!
Smiles, Smiles, Smiles! Pictures like these showcase what You, Alayne, and RDR are all about!
Posted by: Doe George | May 13, 2010 at 11:22 PM
Austin is such a fun little guy, Im suprised he hasnt been scooped up yet! He's always making new friends and looking for a good time! and Yay for Ella the more positive experiences the better!
Posted by: Kate & Luke | May 13, 2010 at 10:41 PM
I've had a rough day with humans - thanks for making me laugh and smile . . . going home to "hang" with my eight cats :)
Posted by: Nancy Carlson | May 13, 2010 at 10:30 PM
FUN!!!!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | May 13, 2010 at 09:32 PM