All is well at Fortress Regalridge. Having been away all week end, Lee played catch up with the paper war and the upstairs/downstairs house management. Lots of fun and games. Einstein carefully supervised her every move. Our Ken had Health Board meetings in Truro so spent part of his day coming and going. That is always a good day in Our Ken's books. The return home brought flowers for Valentine's Day. Ever the practical, it also brought a new Paderno Fusion pot. That's Our Ken. Linda called to recount a frightening story. She was at a lovely park in her community, was walking Remus on lead and saw people coming with what she described as a dog that looked like a brown bear - huge and furry. It pulled the woman walking it off of the trail, across to Linda and grabbed Remus, picking him up and shaking him. Linda had a fall trying to separate the two dogs and Remus was traumatized. Fortunately, the husband of the woman was also there and managed to separate the two dogs. A trip to the Vet ensued with Remus suffering signs of shock and anxiety. To his great credit, though, he greeted the two Goldens in the clinic with his usual good will and seems to not be holding grudges against the world of large dogs in general. We can only hope that will continue. He is on meds for his bowel and stomach and Linda may be over the trauma by summer. Incidents like this one are hard to prevent but one key point to remember is to get all contact information from the people with the aggressive dog so that if there are repercussions, you are able to follow up. On a brighter note, Chantelle landed with the dinner that had been ordered in advance - enjoyed by all as we settled in to watch the Westminster telecast. Waving at Dawn's Buhund and the Bouvier, we were delighted with the Bearded Collie's win.
The kennel is very active - Canada Games has offered school closing in Halifax so folks are leaving the city in droves. Pippa waved good by at dinnertime. Elly the Jack Russell was not amused as she watched her buddy depart. Still, she has Rennie the Pug in her sights and reckons she has potential. In time, she will take over Nemo's management. He will like that. Rennie and Maggie are managing nicely. Both are settled although we see more of Maggie's back than any other part of her. She has distinct ideas and her own routine. Charley is doing well - and would love to play with the Airedale girls - all of whom are in season. That leaves Trebia as a playmate - her speed is impressive but bonding with anything that skinny is not Charley's idea of a good time. He will limit his fraternization to a good game of chase. Raggs is doing well. Ken walks him several times a day, he enjoys the big exercise yard and has claimed it for his own. Sadie confirmed that she is arriving soon and sent her picture so that we would be sure to recognize her.
The house dogs enjoyed having Lee in residence but were not amused that Ken escaped. Some watched the Westminster coverage. Marguerite had played Ken perfectly and managed to have a sleep over in the house. Pippa's folks arrived without having called ahead so were at the gate as the Airedale round up occurred. Marguerite was the last to respond to Ken's entreaties and Our Ken's strident tones were likely audible in the city as frustration mounted. Lee watched the game of 'catch me if you can' and finally took pity. Going out the door, she simply called Marguerite and an Airedale flew by Ken like a shot, landing at Lee's feet in one fell swoop. Ken's feelings were hurt as Lee took Marguerite the superior gamesman into the house. She is no dummy.
Dinner was great - a Chinese feast from our local most excellent Chinese take away. And Lee settles in to enjoy her cold - thanks Dawn!
The kennel is very active - Canada Games has offered school closing in Halifax so folks are leaving the city in droves. Pippa waved good by at dinnertime. Elly the Jack Russell was not amused as she watched her buddy depart. Still, she has Rennie the Pug in her sights and reckons she has potential. In time, she will take over Nemo's management. He will like that. Rennie and Maggie are managing nicely. Both are settled although we see more of Maggie's back than any other part of her. She has distinct ideas and her own routine. Charley is doing well - and would love to play with the Airedale girls - all of whom are in season. That leaves Trebia as a playmate - her speed is impressive but bonding with anything that skinny is not Charley's idea of a good time. He will limit his fraternization to a good game of chase. Raggs is doing well. Ken walks him several times a day, he enjoys the big exercise yard and has claimed it for his own. Sadie confirmed that she is arriving soon and sent her picture so that we would be sure to recognize her.
The house dogs enjoyed having Lee in residence but were not amused that Ken escaped. Some watched the Westminster coverage. Marguerite had played Ken perfectly and managed to have a sleep over in the house. Pippa's folks arrived without having called ahead so were at the gate as the Airedale round up occurred. Marguerite was the last to respond to Ken's entreaties and Our Ken's strident tones were likely audible in the city as frustration mounted. Lee watched the game of 'catch me if you can' and finally took pity. Going out the door, she simply called Marguerite and an Airedale flew by Ken like a shot, landing at Lee's feet in one fell swoop. Ken's feelings were hurt as Lee took Marguerite the superior gamesman into the house. She is no dummy.
Dinner was great - a Chinese feast from our local most excellent Chinese take away. And Lee settles in to enjoy her cold - thanks Dawn!
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