Our Autumn walk in the evening and Obstacle Course Adventure

On Oct. 4th, we took a walk with Bo & Boquet in the evening. At first, Boquet was off-leash, scrampering around the yard. She made a big circle, then came in for the kill, that is Bo. She played with him a little, then bounced away. She was so happy, with her tounge hanging out. Then we headed over to the obstacle course that is at the local Humane Society. Boquet happily trotted up the teeter-totter, the dog ramp, and the A-Frame. She did the weave poles, then climbed/hopped through the mini tire jump, and over the bar jump, which was only a few inched high. When I reached down to give her the treat, she "sat pretty" for a few seconds! Then I told her "Go Chute!", and she "ran" through it and back to me, all smiles! She went through the chute another time; when she came out, she turned around and wanted to go back into it from the end. As we were walking back home, Mom & I told each other, "If Boquet were to die in mid-air, she would have died happy! She has so much determination to live a happy life!"

It is such a special moment to watch Boquet enjoy herself on the obstacle course, because when she ruptured that disk, she couldn't walk, let alone bounce around.

Our Pet Portaits in our Silly Stroller!

On Sept. 30, 2005, I was taken along with my father, Bo, outside to the garden in my silly stroller for my Pet Portaits. I had to put on various hats and kerchiefs. Then I had to stay as still as possible in my dog stroller, posing for the camara. I thought it was going to be quick, but I had to stay in that stroller for many pictures. Also they teased me with a treat, but didn't give it to me until the end. You shouldn't have seen me, all dolled up in staw hats and frilly kerchiefs next to my father who wore a cowboy hat and south-west kerchief. Then, because we were outside near the asters, there were bees buzzing around us, agitating me. Several times my hat would be taken off, and I would think I was all done. Then my mistress told me to lay back down. That was dissapointing. I thought that I was now free to run around, not pose for more pictures! Well, now that you've heard about all this commotion for these pictures, do you want to see them? Bo & Boquet in Stroller

Celebrating Boquet’s 3rd Birthday

We went to visit Taco’s (Boquet’s mother) original owner that lives at an adult home, because he fell and broke his hip. He was very happy to see us again, even though Boquet couldn’t put on a trick show. She wheeled into the living room to show off her cart. Then I unhooked her, and she started bouncing across the room. She was so happy to be able to walk on her own! Bo & Boquet were so excited that they bounced around the room like two little kids. Several people thanked us for coming to add an extra spark and excitement to their day.

The next stop was to thank the vet and to show him Boquet’s progress. When he saw Boquet in her flowered cart, he laughed and laughed. Then Boquet walked without the cart. The vet said that she’s doing pretty good; she’s not doing any damage, like scraping her feet. We wanted Boquet to have a picture with the vet, so I called her (with a treat). She turned and went in the opposite direction. Her body language said, “I’m not going near HIM; he might give me another shot.” I tried several other times to bring to close to the vet, but she would have nothing to do with him. Besides that, it was a nice visit.

The last stop was Countryside, the local nursing home. Bo & Boquet rode together in their redecorated doll (now dog) stroller. Our first visit was with a very outgoing lady, Helen who always wants to see the dogs. It usually starts like this, “Ah, can I hold my dog?” She just adores Boquet, giving her kisses, a nice back rub, and many ‘I Love You’s. After Helen, we visited a nice older couple who enjoy seeing “The Twins” with their hats on and riding in a stroller. Dorothy always asks for a picture of them, even though she already has several pictures. Another lady enjoyed celebrating Boquet’s birthday & her healing. She said on a previous visit, “Boquet, now we have something in common. We both have back problems and need back support when we walk.” We made a few other quick stops, before heading home. The best part of pet therapy is seeing the Lord’s love and joy being passed onto others who usually have a very monotonous life.

In the evening, we went over to the Humane Society to thank the ladies that loaned us the Doggon Wheelchair. They got a real kick out of how we dressed up the cart, and enjoyed watching Boquet wheel around as well as walk on her own.