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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Bark in the Park Puppy Trot


Today was the day of the Puppy Trot. The weather was chilly and overcast, a complete change from yesterday's sunshine and warmth. Rain was in the forecast, but hadn't started yet, so Toby and I drove over to City Park to meet the other Welcome Waggers.  
Toby wore his TDI bandana and I put my Welcome Wagger T-shirt on over a sweater.
Joining the crowd heading into the park.

We found Nancy and Elaine, the volunteer coordinators for the hospital,  at the registration table. I picked up my race number and a green Bark in the Park bandana for Toby. Nancy was walking with her daughter's dog, Bagel.


Registering for the Puppy Trot.

Elaine and Nancy with Bagel
 As we waited for our event to begin, we chatted with other Welcome Waggers as one by one they arrived and registered. It was also fun to watch the crowd of dogs and owners milling around. 
People-and-dog-watching!

Sam is a therapy dog who lives on our street!
This was my favorite of the costumed puppies.

Bagel looks ready to start trottin'
 Elaine said she had to leave her dog at home because he would misbehave. After a bit her "loaner" arrived - an adorable bulldog named Gypsy.

Gypsy was given a pink bandana to wear.
 Finally it was time to approach the start line. After the 5K racers started their run, our "pack" strolled onto the track. Toby was really excited and energized to be out walking with so many other dogs!
Let's get started!

Welcome Waggers on the track.

Therapy dogs come in all breeds and sizes.

A convenient water stop - too bad none of us thought to bring a bowl...

The dogs managed to get a drink anyway!
We had a great time! Just as we crossed the finish line, the raindrops started to fall. Unfortunately it started pouring soon after. As a result, we didn't get to stay for the agility demonstration or visit the vendor booths. It seems like such a shame for the celebration to be rained out like that. Hopefully though the Humane Society benefited greatly from the successful 5K and Puppy Trot. Looking forward to doing it all again next year!
Posted by at 1:10 PM 5 comments

Bark in the Park Puppy Trot


Today was the day of the Puppy Trot. The weather was chilly and overcast, a complete change from yesterday's sunshine and warmth. Rain was in the forecast, but hadn't started yet, so Toby and I drove over to City Park to meet the other Welcome Waggers.  
Toby wore his TDI bandana and I put my Welcome Wagger T-shirt on over a sweater.
Joining the crowd heading into the park.

We found Nancy and Elaine, the volunteer coordinators for the hospital,  at the registration table. I picked up my race number and a green Bark in the Park bandana for Toby. Nancy was walking with her daughter's dog, Bagel.
Registering for the Puppy Trot.

Elaine and Nancy with Bagel
 As we waited for our event to begin, we chatted with other Welcome Waggers as one by one they arrived and registered. It was also fun to watch the crowd of dogs and owners milling around. 
People-and-dog-watching!

Sam is a therapy dog who lives on our street!
This was my favorite of the costumed puppies.

Bagel looks ready to start trottin'
 Elaine said she had to leave her dog at home because he would misbehave. After a bit her "loaner" arrived - an adorable bulldog named Gypsy.

Gypsy was given a pink bandana to wear.
 Finally it was time to approach the start line. After the 5K racers started their run, our "pack" strolled onto the track. Toby was really excited and energized to be out walking with so many other dogs!
Let's get started!

Welcome Waggers on the track.

Therapy dogs come in all breeds and sizes.

A convenient water stop - too bad none of us thought to bring a bowl...

The dogs managed to get a drink anyway!
We had a great time! Just as we crossed the finish line, the raindrops started to fall. Unfortunately it started pouring soon after. As a result, we didn't get to stay for the agility demonstration or visit the vendor booths. It seems like such a shame for the celebration to be rained out like that. Hopefully though the Humane Society benefited greatly from the successful 5K and Puppy Trot. Looking forward to doing it all again next year!
Posted by at 1:10 PM 5 comments

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Yummy "Breakfast"


After the Wordless Wednesday post this week, some of the comments wondered if Toby had eaten his toy between Take 1 and Take 2. 
No.
Not yet.
He was saving it for his Saturday breakfast apparently. Don't worry, he doesn't actually eat the plastic. He just nibbles until he gets a hole big enough to slide out the squeaker, and then chews it into little pieces until he's satisfied with the destruction.
Of course now I'm wide awake and on my first cup of coffee, and he's preparing to take his first nap of the day - at 7:30 AM.

On the bright side, if not for Toby, I would be missing a truly beautiful Saturday morning.


Happy September Saturday!

Posted by at 7:37 AM 4 comments

Yummy "Breakfast"


After the Wordless Wednesday post this week, some of the comments wondered if Toby had eaten his toy between Take 1 and Take 2. 
No.
Not yet.
He was saving it for his Saturday breakfast apparently. Don't worry, he doesn't actually eat the plastic. He just nibbles until he gets a hole big enough to slide out the squeaker, and then chews it into little pieces until he's satisfied with the destruction.
Of course now I'm wide awake and on my first cup of coffee, and he's preparing to take his first nap of the day - at 7:30 AM.

 On the bright side, if not for Toby, I would be missing a truly beautiful Saturday morning.
Happy September Saturday!

Posted by at 7:37 AM 4 comments

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Wordless Wednesday - Watching the World Go By

Take One


Take Two

Posted by at 6:00 PM 12 comments

Wordless Wednesday - Watching the World Go By

Take One


Take Two

Posted by at 6:00 PM 12 comments

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Sponsor Toby in the Puppy Trot

On October 7, Toby will walk with the Welcome Waggers Therapy Dog Team from Chesapeake Regional Medical Center at the Bark in the Park Puppy Trot.  Bark in the Park is a popular and fun annual event in the community, with lots of dog-oriented activities and demonstrations. It benefits the Chesapeake Humane Society in their many efforts to improve the lives of companion animals locally.

If you'd like to sponsor Toby, it's very easy to do. Just click and donate! Then wait for the update and  pictures after the Puppy Trot!
Not donating? That's ok too. Encouraging comments mean a lot!

Posted by at 10:51 AM 2 comments
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