Alayne got this shot earlier today of some of the gang in the front yard. As it happened, three of them had their noses down, sniffing around. When you have this many dogs sharing the same space, there's always something interesting to sniff (apparently ... I can only assume!).
That's Mad Max on the left, Penny the blind Yorkie on the ramp in the back, Billy the blind Beagle, Belvie the Dachshund next to him, then Dexter with his nose down, blind Sophie in the center, and Daisy on the right in the foreground. In fact, come to think of it, that photo captures the entire Dachshund brigade at the farm at the moment. Belvie and Daisy can both see; their problems are spine related, and though both are fortunately still mobile, they are incontinent. Dexter is elderly but otherwise able-bodied; he is here due to a moment of "Dachshund weakness" a few years ago.
Others in the yard or on the porch at that time but not in the photo were blind and deaf Spinner, Clyde the blind Yorkie, and blind Fuzzy. Pip, Wilbur and blind Madison were in the living room.
The other dogs, including the rest of the Beagles, were in the three yards directly behind the house. All of which makes it a ... full house.
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Hey Barb, I'm with you, I love Spinner too. Something about her is so special. I remember Steve telling how he blew on her when she finally got to NH in the doggie van and she knew he was there and how happy she was....special.
Posted by: Anne in FL | June 22, 2012 at 08:42 AM
Does Billy KNOW he's in a yard full of doxies??? Or is he just trying to be civil to the "other side"? Love seeing the crew and glad that Billy is enjoying his new home! Miss that boy, but so thankful for you guys taking him!
Posted by: Michele | June 16, 2012 at 10:20 PM
I love this picture of the sniffer's...you can tell they are concentrating on something very important! It's sure a dogs' life!
Posted by: Ann | June 16, 2012 at 03:09 AM
Hip Hip Hooray for the the rescues that would otherwise never had a chance!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | June 15, 2012 at 09:24 PM
Great photo of the sniffer brigade! You definitely need more dachshunds though. :)
Posted by: Tonya Allen | June 15, 2012 at 07:21 PM
I was so relieved to see you mention Spinner. Respecting that this is your blog I sure hope you decide to let us know if anything happens to her. I care about all your animals and enjoy all your posts but Spinner is special.
Like Barb said, it's great to hear about or see a photo of animals that we haven't in a while.
Great post! Thanks.
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | June 15, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Looks like it was a great day to be a dog outside. I miss really green grass like you have (even with the brown spots). Happy dogs come from happy households where the people really care. Thanks Steve & Alayne
Posted by: Anne in FL | June 15, 2012 at 12:25 PM
You certainly have a beautiful, beautiful front yard! The dogs are checking their Pmail. :) Have a lovely weekend!
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | June 15, 2012 at 10:34 AM
How awesome to see them all there. You haven't mentioned Bugsy in awhile. How is he?
Posted by: Deb Bartholomew | June 15, 2012 at 09:24 AM
What a great photo and post. I always thought you should show more shots of the doggies with their names. I'm sure we only see the special ones and would love to see the others who are just retired and enjoying life. Photos with names without stories would be good for days when you don't have a lot of time to post. And we would get to see the others who are not normally featured. This is a great group photo and you can tell how nice the weather was. It was obvious they were all enjoying themselves.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | June 15, 2012 at 08:24 AM
What a full house you do have. All so adorable and lucky to have such a great family - human and otherwise! Snifferabundance.......
Posted by: Linda Murphy | June 14, 2012 at 07:26 PM