Sept. 8: Say hello to Rupert and Talula!

We have two new dogs here today: Rupert (a four-month-old Maltese puppy) and Talula (Maltese/Yorkie).

It's their first day, so they're both a little shy, but they seem to like the little Maltese puppies (just Rupert's size).

Here's a photo of the two of them together, posing on our awesome new dog bed (Huge thanks to Buttons's family for this!!). Buttons was funny on her walk today - she had a spurt of energy and wanted to gallop. She must have liked her walking buddies: Pat and Umber (chi).

And check out this pic of all the white dogs posing together. From left to right: Casper (Coton de Tulear), Jones (Bischon), Sebastian (miniature poodle), Jasper (Coton de Tulear), Marley (Havanese), Sprokette, Muggles, Zipper & Rupert (all Maltese puppies).

Amazing Nigel was able to get all the puppies to sit still for this long... maybe that's why they all have such serious, concentrating faces! LOL.

... Here's today's group photo:

* Today, it's all about playing ball. The dogs have been having a fabulous time chasing after it. Racing after the ball are: Jasper, Casper, Katie (sheltie: it's her favourite game), Rico (pug-cross), Henna (Boston Terrier: she LOVES playing ball), Spike & LG. LG's also been chasing Muggles around. They've been playing leapfrog over Sheraz (miniature shnauzer).

* Pictured left: Rico in foreground, Dawson in background.

* Molly (Min Pin) has been staying with us for boarding but goes home today. She's had a lot of fun playing with all the dogs and getting loads of exercise. Muggles, Zipper and Sprokette have also been staying with us. They've been very good and having lots of fun!

* Little Dawson (chi) has been wrestling with Molly and Ozzy (Min Pin), plus Umber, Zipper and Rupert. Ozzy loves his girlfriend Dawson, and especially likes chasing the little dogs, like Muggles and Molly. Umber's also been playing with Rico. Katie's been playing with these dogs too, in a very gentle wrestle/leap/prance dance.

* Marley (Havanese) and Jones (Bishon) have been going at it all morning, playing chase. Sasha (Papillon) just arrived and has joined in the fun, playing mostly with Jones. Sebastian likes Jones, too.

* Pictured left: Jones on the bench, with Katie in the background and Umber with her paw up.

Did your dog eat?

* Molly ate all her breakfast.

* Muggles, Zipper & Sprokette ate their breakfast and lunch.

* Buttons ate all her lunch.

* Casper ate lunch but Jasper wasn't hungry.

* Rico ate all his lunch.

* Dawson ate all her lunch.

* Rupert ate a little lunch.

* Ozzy ate about half his kibble.

* Sebastian ate 3/4 of his lunch.

Here's Katie, with the ball!