Guarding the new house

We have moved into our new condo.  I don't have much of a yard to guard but I am still "on-guard!"

The following is what I get told constantly:

 

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Paws for a Cause

Today I participated in the BCSPCA's annual Paws for A Cause walk in Surrey.   Thanks to my friends who donated online, I raised over $300.00 to assist my animal friends who are not as fortunate as myself.

It was a rainy day here in Surrey but it didn't dampen my enthusiasm to be in the woods. 

I met a local Irish lass:

Below is a video of my experiences walking through the woods:

A New Friend

I had fun with a new friend today.  Rick's class will be sharing a stuffed lion (Latimer) with a school in Scotland.  So the guys and I took Latimer to the local dog park.  Before we left, I got acquainted with him at home

and then in the car.

 
The other two photos are at the dog park.

If you are interested in following the year long project visit the Paws Across the Water blog.

A Long Awaited Update - I Have Been Busy!

Where shall I start . . .

Spring on the West Coast was wet and cool.  Everyone knows that I am cool but I don't like to be wet!

Sigh!

 Good news . . . it didn't last forever.  Enjoy some photos of yours truly hangin' in my dog park 'hood.

Awww come on - throw it!

Ha!  It's mine now!

Can't catch me!!!

MMMMM - now what should we do?

So, like moo . . .

Nothing like an after grazing stick!

Sometimes, all that play makes an Irish fella want a little down time.

Do these pillows make my butt look fat?

Solved!

Dad singing me to sleep.

It worked.

As you may or may not know, the guys had to go over to Scotland for the second time this year.  Last time, I was looked after by my groomer (Bark Avenue - awesome).  This time, I went for a week long pool party at Jennie's house.  Her good friend Wendy looked after us very well.

Time for play . . .

Time for socializing . . .

Time for sharing . . .

Time for relaxing . . .

. . . and me time!

 When we all finally got home, I was making sure that neither crate nor bed was going anywhere for awhile.

Well I was wrong - but gladly so.  Soon we were off to my favourite holiday destination ----- Victoria.  Cousin Alison came with us.  She is fun to have around - and enjoys me waking her up in the morning.

A stroll on the beach

A free snack at a market in James Bay

where I got to try on some jewelery (NOT my choice!!)

Looking out at the harbour

My view (if I turned around of course)

Relaxing on my own bed

Shmoozing with my fans

All clear on the southern front -- captain!

At the BC Parliament Buildings (otherwise known as the BC Legistlature)

And so we head back home

Now to today . . . 

As you can see ------ I needed a hair trim, to say the least:

The scruffy look

I may not have enjoyed it (yeah, I am talking to you!)

But I look damn fine!

OK now we are up to date.  Hopefully it won't be so long between updates from now on.  But that is kind of out of my paws. 

Keeping watch

I am proud to say that no birds are able to nest on my watch in this yard.

... in the fall




... in the spring!

Dougal Dog Park

Earlier this month, the guys took me to the local dog park. I just came back from hair/make up so I am looking my best.

Here is a slide show compilation of my visit. The music is the instrumental version of "I Believe" from the local celebration!