It is still spring, but it sure feels like summer.
Diva has gone to her permanent home in Canada; she'll be missed.
Especially by her very good pal Amber.
Xmul is back and Zoot is in love all over again!
She is not interested.
Days have been HOT, perfect weather for a swim in the Gulf.
Linda shakes while Sean takes Twiggy for a theraputic swim.
It has been a year since we first met Linda Loca!
PuppyG thinks a mud puddle will do just fine.
Shaggy Henry in the lead.
Less-shaggy Henry after patiently tolerating a haircut with scissors.
Henry and Tito. Without all that fur they are nearly the same size.
As of May, Tito has been with us 3 years!
He's a tiny tyrant, but we love him.
We started this walk a little too late in the morning. As soon as the cloud passed over us the dogs were ready to go home. This is the point when they petitioned me to head back. They were all looking at me as if to say "Are you nuts, don't you know how hot it is?"
l-r Frankie, Zasu, Tito, Henry, Monkey
Sweet Frankie, just because.
Heading home. Tito and Frankie.
My best pal Zasu, 14 years old and having fun!
The long overdue death of our washing machine means that resources are strained & surgeries have had to be postponed (an ear surgery, 4 boys to be neutered and then Twiggy's hip). On the plus side, that means no dogs recuperating and we have a fantastic new washer!
Buddy, as you may know, has brain damage from encephalitis. Long story short, over the last 9-10 months he's been making steady progress -with two mild setbacks. Eventually he was able to go on short walks, provided he was on a taut leash for guidance and had a girl dog to follow. Last week he went for a walk off of the leash -he was even running!
Since then he's gone on walks most mornings.
He only has to turn in a circle once in a while.
He's coming, he's just mid-circle.
Henry, Linda, Buddy and Tito.
Small dogs under a big sky, Henry, Buddy and Miles.
Bosha, Buddy and Tito.
I'm so strict that I make them walk grouped according to appearance (yeah, sure). Miles is bringing up the rear, as usual (he's a dawdler).
Henry, Linda, Bean, Zasu and Miles.
Gracie's pups usually go on runs, but I've missed going out with them
so I've been taking them on walks too.
Little Bean.
Me and Posey.
Eve (with Miles dawdling behind).
Eve and Zasu.
The last couple of weeks have been mercifully uneventful, early morning walks and scorching afternoons. May is my favorite month here; the water is Cancun-blue and full of fish.
Xmul and Diva sunbathe surrounded by remnants of a palm frond.
Diva makes herself comfortable.
Xmul and Linda regard each other.
Diva thinks we need a pool, but the water dish will do.
Sean puts up an awning and the dogs enjoy a new patch of shade.
Mega, Reggie and Zoot approve!
Everybody approves!
l-r Lex, Mega, Daisy and Xmul
Our brindled girls Stella and Lily.
Stella naps.
Evenings are for fun.
A Shirley series:
