Florida Visit - Day Five - Travis the Wonder Dog

Ahhhh...there is nothing like a lovable springer spaniel to brighten up your day.

Mom and Travis are great buddies!

Our friend, Beverly, brought her new pup, Travis, over for a visit.

Travis is a rescue dog from Alabama, I believe. He was found wandering the streets and needed a good home, and Beverly and Jim were looking for a pup to give some lovin' to. They hit it off immediately.

Travis is a joy, and he settled in immediately. He loves everyone, and everyone loves him. Who wouldn't? Just look as his smile! I sure know that I couldn't get enough of him, and Mom loves him too. I spent way too little time with Travis because I had to zoom off to meet more animals! Who knew that my Florida trip would be filled with so many new furry friends;-)  (Click on any photo for a larger view.)

Travis is so affectionate...

I do miss being around lovey dovey dogs...
That is part of the greyhound personality that is missing...
at least with our hounds. But, I love them all the same.

Florida Visit - Day Three - Rocco

Rocco at 10 weeks old

Rocco at 1 year old

Mom and I are both in love with Rocco. As soon as we would hear him bark, we'd race across the street to visit with him (and Joe, of course;-) Rocco has grown so big since I last saw him in July. He turned one year old on April 15th. Here you can see the comparison photos of Rocco with Mom on both occasions. His face shows the most change with more brown creeping into his fur. Currently, Rocco weighs in at 90 pounds. He still has more growing to do as his sire is 105 pounds of solid shepherd dog. (Click on any photo for a larger view.)