Wisdom

There is nothing like the grace and wisdom of an older dog.

Dogs In The Fog

Please visit my website to see more photos of a beautiful afternoon wandering in the foggy fields.

Autumn Light

“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house."



Autumn

My beautiful red dog enjoying the trails of another autumn before the winter slumber.

 

I have always found that Zephyr suits the fall colours best. I love photographing him this time of year. He is coming onto 13 years of age. I officially retired him at the end of this summer. His back end is starting to weaken so no more agility. He pushes himself far too hard and I never want him to overdo it. So now it is our daily hikes and walking with the kids to school.

 

I just love older dogs. Such dignity they have.



Fields of Gold

How summer does fly....of course I guess life does generally. Zephyr is 12 1/2 now.....oh boy. Sometimes I have these moments where I go in to a momentary panic when I realize that he won't be here forever. Breathe.....We have been so blessed to share his life, such an amazing dog. I have known right from go that this was one special dog.

He is slowing down some now, of course. On the hilly hikes he walks the last hill with me instead of the usual running ahead. Sigh. I just enjoy every sunbeam with him and feel blessed.

I Will Miss You Shiner

Some dogs touch the hearts of everyone who knows them. That was the case with Shiner, Zephyr's half-sister. My heart goes out to my friend who had to say good-bye to her last week. Shiner was 16 years old...I still remember when I first met her when she was a puppy. She was a very special dog.

Summer Mornings

 Summer is here is all it's beauty. After this past winter which was so very long and cold, it is welcomed so much. We are enjoying the trails almost daily, being back to outdoor agility, and on this morning a few weeks ago we enjoyed the lake at sunrise.