So, this weekend we took in a 10 week old puppy for 2 days. Gigi is a part of MABBR's rescue program, and a friend of ours was fostering her. We thought the exposure to the puppy would be good for Boomer -- who likes other dogs -- so we thought keeping Gigi for a couple of days would be worth the effort. Turns out, it was worth the time and effort, for my own personal enjoyment -- as well as for Boomer.
This first pic is of Boomer hanging out on the back deck. It was pretty cold, and Boomer wasn't the biggest fan of the cold.
As it turns out, Gigi was a huge fan of Stella -- and vice versa. Here's Gigi making a run at Stella.
The stare-down.
It doesn't take long before we realize that Gigi is Stella's mini-me.
Stella is an awesome big sis.
Gigi chased Grommit too. Grommit had zero idea what to do about this little dog.
Gigi settles in with Boomer for a little post-play nap.
Gigi sheds her eyes from the light for a better nap.
SweetP later joined Boomer for a nap.
Grommit and Stella took over the other couch - equally tired.
A close up of Stella sleeping. She's my petit delicate flower.
It was a fun weekend, but I'm with Stella. I'm tired.
Hmmmm, whoever your friend was that loaned you the puppy must be super cool!
Posted by: Melissa | February 24, 2009 at 08:59 AM
How fabulous that they all had fun. My boy loves the little ones of all species. Especially at nap time!
Posted by: Leila | February 24, 2009 at 09:36 AM
I want that puppy right now but I think Stella has first dibs.
Adorable pictures of a great bunch of dogs. Nice full frontal shot at the end - is that what they look like just before they turn on their owners?
Posted by: Selma | February 24, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Oh man, I want them all!
Posted by: Julie | February 24, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Brent thanks for sharing such WONDERFUL pics of the dogs. I love following Boomer's progress.
Posted by: KC KS Kills Dogs | February 24, 2009 at 11:36 AM
how super sweet!
such a wonderful tonic to a week of bad news.
thanks for sharing
Posted by: EmilyS | February 24, 2009 at 06:54 PM
I, too, appreciate the update on Boomer. These are the most beautiful photos I have seen in a loooooong time! (Course, that's because I have such an affinity for blood and violence and that is why I love photos of pits). I think these photos prove beyond a doubt that pits are inherently dangerous.
Seriously, I wish these photos could make their way all over the world! However, sadly, they're too sweet, precious, fun, funny and nice. Don't want that kind of crap in the media, oh.... no.....
Brent and Michelle, all this hard work you are doing is helping to change perceptions and false premises, one adorable dog at a time. Thanks for taking the time to share all of this!
Posted by: Becky | February 24, 2009 at 08:54 PM
CUTENESS OVERLOAD!!!!!!
Posted by: Donovan | February 24, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Thanks all -- yeah, we had a fun weekend with Gigi and our gang. And yes, Emily, I have been getting some feedback that my blog is a little "heavy" sometimes -- and that maybe a little something to lighten things up from time to time would be a nice break. Not that this is going to become a photo blog by any stretch, but I think I'll so some more stuff like this regularly just to remind us all why we fight for our dogs in the first place -- because they're fun.
Posted by: Brent | February 25, 2009 at 08:30 AM
It must've been tough to give Gigi up at the end of the weekend. Tough for her too cuz it looked like she had a blast. I guess this means more doggie play dates?
I think it's great you put up pix of your dogs and especially of Boomer's progress. It personalizes the battle for fairness and the personal touches us most.
Posted by: Fred | February 25, 2009 at 10:01 AM
HELLOOOO PETA and HSUS, regarding these photos: This is exactly the way our companion dogs are meant to live.
Posted by: Becky | February 25, 2009 at 07:02 PM
Terrific, adorable pics.
Posted by: jbozak | February 25, 2009 at 09:12 PM
OMG!!! I just love the Stella Mini-me one! You couldn't have posed them better. The belly shot at the end reminds me of my Ruby, she's always flashing the spread-eagle crotch shot at us! All these pics are great!
Posted by: linskykitty | February 27, 2009 at 12:54 AM