Like everyone else, we’re taking all the usual precautions with the coronavirus. We’re fortunate in that we’ve worked from home for the past 20 years, so there isn’t too much disruption in our daily lives. The dogs, of course, carry on as normal with their daily lives, which revolve around the usual list of demands for us: Feed me, walk me, rub my belly, feed me, fluff up my bedding, feed me … etc.
The snow has mostly melted — it generally takes until April here — and what we call the “glacier” in the dog yard has finally retreated to the far corners, leaving soggy, bare ground in its wake. But that ground is now alive with the smell of life returning to the soil, and the dogs are enjoying sniffing the earth again after six months of snow cover.
That’s Wally in the photo above, showing you his mobile blanket routine. He had been buried under it while sleeping on the large bed at the right of the photo. Sometimes when he gets up, rather than bothering with digging his way out of his burrow, he just takes the bedding with him and deposits it along the way. He can cover a surprising amount of ground while walking with a blanket on top.
That’s all for now — we’ll be back in May. Until then, stay well and stay healthy!
Great picture of Wally! Yes, dogs’ lives are refreshingly simple. All they require is inputs (food, exercise, affection), and outputs (no need to specify, we know what they are).
Glad you are staying healthy and that spring is on its way!
Oh, no! Completely adorable! He looks exactly like my Schatz! Isn’t it funny how dachshunds love to bury themselves in blankets? Even funnier when they do the tortoise-thing! Schatz was a skinny little guy for the 12-plus years he lived with us (never gaining an ounce no matter how much he ate) so he was never far from his blanket or snuggle-pouch. I sure miss my goofy senior best friend. I wish I could include a picture of my pack and myself!
Thanks, guys, for keeping us all up-to-date on the news.
Adrienne from Pennsylvania
Aww…Wally is quite a cutie! Glad to hear that spring is on its way there in New Hampshire. Here in Toronto Canada, dandelions are starting to make their appearance!
Enjoy keeping up with the activities there at the ranch.
Stay safe and healthy! Nina