Pretty Dog

This sweet beauty with the soulful eyes waited patiently for his human to return. Blue Heelers originated in Australia and came from dingoes which were cross bred.

Rest In Peace, Pumpkin

Friends, my sweet angel of a dog passed on October 26, just 5 days shy of her 12th birthday. Judy and I have been grieving since, and while we know time will soften this loss, Pumpkin will always live in our home and in our hearts.

There will come a time when I write a story about her, explaining in more detail who she was and what she meant to us, but that time is not yet. Thank you all for caring.

My Sweet Pumpkin

My big baby is hanging in there, toughing it out with a continued sweet disposition. Her 12th birthday is on Halloween, and I think she may make it. How I love her.

Pumpkin Standing On My Foot

My sweet love is struggling these days and may well be losing the use of her legs. She will be 12 on Halloween and is still joyful and loving. How I love her.

June Pumpkin

Big baby Pumpkin, aka putty nosed Pumpkin, spends more time resting these days, but will still romp and play, if only for a bit. Judy and I totally adore her.

Sweet Sleepy Pumpkin

I cherish this dog, and as I watch her age I worry about her and love her all the harder. I also have the sense she is doing the same, in touch with fleeting time. My big baby.

Early Spring Pumpkin

My good friend Katherine at Photobooth Journal told me it was time for another Pumpkin portrait, so here we go. Pumpkin is 11, in good health,  and loved deeply.

Sleepy Pumpkin

Pumpkin likes to spend chilly days sleeping under a warm skylight. Smart girl.

Very Wet Pumpkin

After more than 10 years, I finally got Pumpkin to swim by tossing a favored stick just off shore from a reservoir. She wanted it bad enough to step into deep water and grab it. I saw her front feet paddling back, stick in mouth. Do not tell her I posted this photo, please.

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Wet Pumpkin

Pumpkin has never actually gone for a swim. She will walk in water, until it touches the top of her legs, and she will lick it too, but oddly does not swim. My sweet beautiful dog.

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