Wendy M., who adopted blind and deaf Baron and blind Stoney from us several years ago, recently sent us this photo of Baron sunbathing. Now that is one relaxed and happy dog. (And no, he's not sunburned, that's the pinkness of his skin accentuated by the filter on the camera lens.) More proof that being blind and deaf sure doesn't take the enjoyment out of a dog's life.
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Posted by: patty c | May 10, 2013 at 03:36 PM
Just love this picture!
Posted by: Colleen & Andre | April 28, 2013 at 01:06 PM
OMG I really did need that thanks for the updates!! So happy he has a great life!!
Posted by: gayle | April 24, 2013 at 08:44 AM
I sure hope he remembered his sun screen! :) That puppy tummy is too, too cute. Tickle tummy time!
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | April 23, 2013 at 11:58 AM
That a boy Baron. Now thats how you do it. Many times when I have layed out on the beach like that, I am sure passer by's have wished they were blind.
Posted by: Eric | April 23, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Now that's a warm belly just begging to be rubbed.
Posted by: Heidi, Emmett the Beagle and Moxie the Kitty | April 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM
@Ann, I did read Steve's narrative carefully. Yes, I can read!! I know he said it wasn't sunburn. A white dog in the sun is prone to sunburn just like you and me. It was meant to be humorous. Guess it didn't work for you. Sorry.
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | April 23, 2013 at 09:00 AM
What a great photo of such a happy dog. Thank you Wendy for sharing that with us!
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | April 23, 2013 at 08:06 AM
Janet in Cambridge, if you read the post again it does say it's not sunburn, so don't worry :)
As for Baron...it sure is a dogs life!
Posted by: Ann | April 23, 2013 at 03:21 AM
That is PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | April 22, 2013 at 10:47 PM
OMG Baron! Love this picture. It really captures the essence of all that is Baron. Wendy is one lucky gal!
Posted by: Kate & Luke | April 22, 2013 at 09:33 PM
Now that's a true "Baron of beef," and a sun-roasted one at that! He's always a cutie, and it's grand to see an RDF alumnus.
Posted by: Moon Rani | April 22, 2013 at 07:57 PM
Too cute!
Posted by: Leila K. - Western Wash. | April 22, 2013 at 07:19 PM
Can't get much more relaxed than that! Great photo!
Posted by: Tonya Allen | April 22, 2013 at 05:25 PM
So very funny! Of all my dachshunds, my male Dieter is the one most prone to lying on his back and 'showing off' the assets. Baron looks SO very comfortable!
Posted by: Shirley and dachshunds Sunnie & Dieter | April 22, 2013 at 03:50 PM
Hooray for Baron! Enjoying the good life, I see. Good for him.
Shirley Parr
Posted by: Shirley Parr | April 22, 2013 at 03:14 PM
what a sweet picture!! that sure shows somebody who missed the warmth of the sun, hahaha.
Posted by: Jessica, NL | April 22, 2013 at 02:58 PM
cute cute cute
Posted by: Ev | April 22, 2013 at 02:21 PM
A picture like this requires some kind of comment, but I am speechless. Maybe, are you using sunblock?
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | April 22, 2013 at 01:35 PM
Baron is celebrating Earth Day! Oh Baron, you have got it made. We all need to step back, take a breather, enjoy the moment.... and seize the day. Thanks Baron for the reminder!!!
Posted by: Penny | April 22, 2013 at 01:29 PM
Thank goodness I had swallowed the bite of banana I was eating before I opened this post. Hilarious shot!!!
Love the updates.
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | April 22, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Happiness is a warm puppy...tummy!
Posted by: Debbie Burke | April 22, 2013 at 12:06 PM
Here we have a life we might do well to emulate! Happy happy puppy!
Posted by: Linda | April 22, 2013 at 11:23 AM
Love it. Definitely a happy dog.
Thanks.
Posted by: Karen | April 22, 2013 at 11:21 AM