I've posted before about how our big dogs like to lie in the smallest possible dog beds and vice versa. Here's a new twist on that theme. In the front yard we have a large group of dogs that are out during the day together, ranging in size from Labs to Dachshunds. So, of course we set out a large water bucket for the bigger dogs and a small water bowl for the little ones.
Naturally, they prefer to drink from the other water source. At the top is Belvie, straining to reach the water in the bucket while ignoring the easily accessible bowl at his feet. Meanwhile, the large dogs are naturally drawn to drink from the small bowl:
That's blind Cedar slurping up all the water, while blind Madison waits her turn (there won't be any left). What this means is that their servants are always running out to fill up the small bowl throughout the day -- by dipping it into the under-utilized bucket, of course.
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Blog Break
I'm going to take a blog break for next week. Yes, everything's fine, just taking a few days off from blogging to help get caught up on other things. I'll resume posting for the week of September 12th.
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I love it. dogs are so funny that way. love the photo's. Just like Dawn said, it's break time. cool article. thanks for sharing.
Posted by: davek | September 03, 2011 at 04:01 AM
I love it! So typical indeed. Thanks for sharing these. Have a great week!
Posted by: Tonya Allen | September 02, 2011 at 04:44 PM
That is so funny!
I hope you can get away from the kids on your break. I have a smaller sanctuary, and I know there is nothing like a break in the routine for a few days to make you realize how sweet and precious the routine is! It can begin to seem like drudgery otherwise (but you know that!)
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Kelly | September 02, 2011 at 12:54 PM
We have a bit of a corollary situation with 2 bowls next to each other. As soon as I tell the girls they need new water & take one bowl to the sink, they take a big drink of the "old water" in the other bowl. Consistently. Go figure... why we enjoy them so.
Have a wonderful, well deserved blog break Steve, Alayne, all at RDF.
Posted by: Margaret | September 02, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Well done you two!! You most certainly deserve time to devote to other things...we love you all and will patiently await more news of your darlings...take care, sincerely, Valerie from up in southern MB.
Posted by: Valerie | September 02, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Just too dang cute! Love it! Glad you survived Hurrican Irene.
Posted by: Barbara Techel | September 02, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Hope you can relax a little on your blog break!
Posted by: Dawn | September 02, 2011 at 11:06 AM
It's a case of "the grass is greener"; the water in the "other" bowl is better. I will miss your blogs as they are the high point of my week, but I don't know how you find the time to do everything you do. It's assuring to know that all is well and that your "time off" (isn't that a joke?) isn't due to a catastrophe, dogastrophe, horseastrophe, or worse yet, a personastrophe!!! :) :) :)
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | September 02, 2011 at 11:05 AM
The pictures you post & the stories with them are so heartwarming and precious to see. I hope you & Alayne are able to use some of your time off to just relax & enjoy the "kids".
Posted by: Kathy Hertzel | September 02, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Yes, of course they are trading places - it's so animal pc! And so happy to hear you all will be taking a break!! (Like you EVER take a real break!!!) Hope you get lots done, with perfect weather and some help along the way.
Posted by: Linda | September 01, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Dear Steve and Alayne--you deserve a break. I am sure most, if not all, of us who read your blogs enjoy them thoroughly. Funny, sad, informative, and everything in between. The pictures are also delightful. Thank you for all the time you spend doing the blogs. They help keep in touch and remind us of all the good work you do for all the animals. Thank you.
Phyllis
Posted by: Phyllis Snow | September 01, 2011 at 09:36 PM
Too funny!! Isn't that just the way? Hope you get lots done on your blog break, and have some time for just you humans too!
Posted by: Leila - Washington | September 01, 2011 at 07:43 PM
So amusing!!
Hey, you get time off for Labor Day all though your Labor of LOVE is 24/7 with RDF!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | September 01, 2011 at 07:27 PM
Yup,can't figure out the water bowl situation at my house either. Same thing going on. And why is it with 5 toys out in the open, the fuzzy kids want toy #6?
Have a good rest and relaxation!
Posted by: Penny | September 01, 2011 at 06:53 PM