Happy 2nd Year Adoption Day, Toby

Wow! We've had Toby for two years, and it seems like only yesterday that we brought this super sweet pup home with us from MGPS. We hit the jackpot when adopting Toby, and we couldn't ask for a more lovey dovey Greyhound than him. We are in love....

Rainy Day Toby

What's a dog to do on a cool, rainy Sunday in July? Snooze away the day, of course!

This is Toby, about five times a day!

Throwback Thursday

Google Photos put this video together--I guess it is faded because it is so old! This occurred in September of 2012 when Veronica brought Blue & Bettina over for a play date.

Happy 3rd Year Adoption Day for Lady Flame

Original photo from the pet finder site on July 21, 2012

Today is Lady Flame's 3rd year with us. It seems amazing that we have had her for so long. 

Look at those worried eyes... Our girl will always be afraid of the world...

It is silly how pleased I get when she dares to come over for me to pet her. 

Look at her drippy nose. She was nervous having her photo taken at the kennel on her intake.

Today, I actually got her to loosen up her lips a bit as she was being pet, because usually she has her mouth clamped tight with nervousness. Tiny, baby steps toward progress...

Lady Flame at the Pond

"Does this dock make my butt look big?"

We had a busy day...followed by a walk to the pond where Lady tested out the new dock.

"Dad, what's that croaking sound at the water's edge?"

She then proceeded to enjoy listening to frogs calling. (Click on either photo for a larger view.)

Toby's eyesight update

A lack of eyesight leads to a pup who loves to smell the flowers.

 Toby visited the vet today and there appears to be only one blood vessel left in each of his eyes, so his eyesight is certainly continuing to deteriorate. You wouldn't know it around our house, which is his familiar territory, nor would you know it when we take him to familiar places for daily walks. We were hoping to visit Campobello next summer, with both dogs, but that might be too dangerous for Toby. We can only wait and see... BTW, Toby will be 4 years old in October. Click here to read about Progressive Retinal Atrophy.

There isn't a flower that Toby doesn't enjoy giving a good sniff to!