Fun in the sun

Rugger and Havoc

Owning an old house and eight acres of land can be a pain in the ass. I sometimes understand the attraction of living in an apartment or condo and having no responsibilities for maintenance and upkeep.

But then there are days like this. Beautiful, sunny, freshly cut grass is soft on the feet, and the scent of lilac fills the air. We have the space to have 10 dogs or so without incurring the wrath of a condo board or homeowners association. We have room to let them run without relying on a dog park with other people and unknown dogs. I enjoy it, sure, but what I enjoy most is giving them the pleasures of running free, chasing balls, tackling each other, just giving them the chance to experience the joys of being a dog. I share those joys vicariously, perhaps wishing for another pair of legs and a tail, and the ability to engage in uninhibited play.

Havoc played ball. They all did except Sparky.

Axel (left), Havoc (right) and Theo in the rear.

Axel and Rugger in front, Theo and Havoc in the rear.

Theo, Axel, Havoc, and Max

Max in front, Axel, Rugger, Theo, Havoc in the rear.

Sparky bounced around a little bit in the beginning,
but mostly he stuck close to me, so close that
I couldn't get any good pictures of him. This was
after yesterday's baths so the sun and run helped everyone dry.