Sept. 10: Dogs jumping for joy

The sun is out, and the pups are leaping for joy. Just check out this action shot of Molly springboarding up for a treat! An action-packed morning it has been, that's for sure. The morning walks are done, lunches fed, and it's gorgeous afternoon walking weather, so we'll be heading out again at around 3 p.m. * We'd like to welcome back Geo (Boston Terrier-cross), who we haven't seen for a while. She's super happy, buzzing around and playing lots with Umber (chi), Winston (beagle-cross), Henna (Boston) and Molly. Oh yeah, and chasing Jasper & Casper all over the ramps. * Henna looooves Geo - her new best friend! Her other favourite pasttime is chasing after the ball with Jasper & Casper, Spike & LG, Dempster (American cocker spaniel) and Theodore (Yorkie). * Theodore (Teddy) is pretty tough competition on the ball-chasing front. Look out for this feisty little guy! Today he's been sharing his ball with Henna. 2 p.m. update: We took the ball away, and Teddy is playing with Umber. * Spike & LG spent the morning wrestling Winston and chasing Jasper, Casper, Winston & Geo around from room to room. * Happy family Muggles, Zipper & Sprokette (all tiny Maltese pups; Sprokette pictured right in the chair) have been a white bundle of playtime joy, chasing each other, and wrestling Jasper & Casper and Dempster. Dempster's best buds today are Molly and Henna. * The puppies also love Buttons and shower her with affection. Buttons is especially curious and friendly around the two tiny females, Zipper & Sprokette. * Umber's best friends today are Zipper (Maltese puppy) and Geo. * Pictured left: Molly & Dempster playing, and Geo in the foreground. * Sebastian's been doing some good playing/chase games today, too - going after Dempster! * Oh boy, when our two - Lexy and Mika - arrived at around 11, they sure were happy to see Winston, Molly and Sheraz. Kisses all 'round. Here's today's group photo, taken earlier this morning (missing a few faces):

Did your dog eat?

* Muggles, Zipper & Sprokette all ate their breakfasts and lunches.

* Buttons ate all her lunch.

* Jasper and Casper ate all their lunch.

* Molly ate breakfast.

* Sheraz ate breakfast. We'll feed again at dinner time.

* Dempster ate breakfast and lunch.

* Theodore wasn't hungry.

* Sebastian wasn't hungry.