Play Date with Odin, Bear Bear, Dennis, Juniper, and Toby

We had the best Play Date Sunday in a long time! It was so wonderful to have all these hounds together for the first time. In order from left to right: Odin, Toby, Juniper, Bear Bear, Dennis.

Odin met Juniper for the first time. Odin only has one eye, and he isn't two years old yet. Bille got him as an 8 month old pup. He is so sweet.

Speaking of Juniper, she laid claim to Drew right away as he was somebody familiar to her. Although, she does seem a bit flirty!

Then, she spied Bille. She had a new person to give her all the attention she deserves! While this little love fest was going on...

Dennis and Bear Bear were posturing to each other. A few growlies ensued as Dennis tried to figure out how to play with this new guy on the block!

Dennis really seemed to be feeling his oats. He loved playing with all the male pups at this play date.

Actually, Dennis seems to have a man-crush on Bear Bear, and vice versa! We think that they are going to be great play buddies in the future.

Then, Man Around Town, Bear Bear, found Juniper.  She tolerated him just fine, but was really in the mood for another human hug.

So, back she went to Drew with Bear Bear in tow. Odin joined in the mutual admiration group for some loving as well!

The pups didn't want Bille to feel left out, so they gravitated over to him. "Hey!" said Toby... "How's about a little romp and rumble? Enough with all this standing around!"

And, he did a play pose to get the ball rolling...

The guys were hard to wind up as they were in the "getting to know you" phase of this play date. So, Toby gave Bear Bear a nudge.

And, that led to some roaming around with a few sedate jogs.

Even Juniper was able to tear herself away from humans to play with the guys for a few minutes.

Toby got all worked up and had to be leashed for awhile since having all these dogs around was very stimulating for our blind pup.

Then, after all that exhausting "work" of milling around, it was time to lay down and chillax.

And, Bear Bear, who I have a crush on, posed for me. He is one gorgeous hound!

Bear Bear really knows how to work the camera;-) He has gorgeous ears and eyes!

Dennis found a nice sandy spot to enjoy during the latter part of the play date. I loves me some Dennis!

When the humans had carrot cake, Toby decided to try to wheedle some from Carla. First, he figured he'd win her with his beautiful, soulful, sightless eyes. But, that didn't work.

So, he decided to try his signature "Sit" trick which usually garners him a snack on the spot. Still no response from Carla. "Why, oh why, can't I have some cake?" he wondered... We're lucky he didn't do his "crawl" trick across the yard, like he did during Trouble's birthday party, for a pup cake.

Oh well, at least poor Toby did eventually get some lovin' from Carla, which would have to suffice. He and his buddy, Dennis, got some quality pets in before the play date ended... Such a fabulous day with greyt friends!