Dog Days of Summer 2009

Chance trying to stay cool on the hottest day in Seattle's history!

Vic and Gracie at Happy Tails Pool

Vic and Gracie are old souls that have taken up swimming ! The hydrotherapy sessions at Happy Tails Spa are improving their mobility and health in general. Thanks so much Beth for the wonderful work you do!

Ellie's 7th Birthday Party

Ellie is 7 years old tomorrow! She brought treats to share with all of her friends.

Nothing like a long drink of water after a fabulous party.

Michelle and Irie join the Creekside Team

Welcome to Michelle and Irie!

Ben and Irie must be related.

Loki's Birthday Party

Loki's 4th Birthday was a big bash!

Zoey's first week

Zoey meets Dustie Rose

Playing with Thor

Checking out the sand pit for digging fun with Loki and Macy.

Spring by Mary Oliver

Spring

I lift my face to the pale flowers

of the rain. They're soft as linen,

clean as holy water. Meanwhile

my dog runs off, noses down packed leaves

into damp, mysterious tunnels.

He says the smells are rising now

stiff and lively; he says the beasts

are waking up now full of oil,

sleep sweat, tag-ends of dreams. The rain

rubs its shining hands all over me.

My dog returns and barks fiercely, he says

each secret body is the richest advisor,

deep in the black earth such fuming

nuggets of joy!

Mary Oliver