Iris......UNLEASHED!

Sorry, sportsfans, no pics for this post because it was under the cover of darkness that this event happened! The Mom and the Dad let us out for the last pee of the day yesterday. And.....tada!! They opened our back gate out to the golf course beyond and let both us Labs out! Usually, it is only moi because Iris is well........not very obedient at times. But, Mom slipped off the leash, and Iris took off! She dashed across the golf course like a banshee! And stopped suddenly and started rolling in the grass. Now, when I do a roll, it is usually in excrement of some description. So, I knew Mom was a bit worried. But, her worries were unfounded for Iris was rolling in the grass with sheer joy at just being UNLEASHED!! And then, wonder of wonders, Iris came back when called! Maybe you can teach an old dog new tricks!!

My humans volunteered at the SPCA today!

and they came back smelling like this spotted dog!! His name is Beepo and he is about the same age as Iris and me (8 years old). He is at the SPCA because his humans had health problems of their own and could no longer take care of him. Beepo has some ear issues, but other than that, Mom says he seems ok. He was excited to go outside and peed a lot.....remember he is in a kennel all day long! He loved being petted and walked.  I sure hope he finds a furever home soon!!! See his awesome smile!!

Sad update: Beepo waits at the Rainbow Bridge....Godspeed, Beepo.

Walk, walk, walk

FINALLY,  a decent walk! I guess because it has been so doggone HOT we have been cooped up like a pair of doggone chickens! But, the parental units got off their hairless butts and walked us for about 1.5 miles!! I am loving life today!!! And, so is Iris......PLUS we got to go for a RIDE!!!

Ivy's "Pet" Project - Lending a "paw" to homeless animals

My "pet" project is underway! This is a food and supply drive to benefit the Virginia Beach SPCA. We are starting very slowly. Our test market is a collection box inside our community "Village Hall." The residents in our community can just drop by and drop off their donation. It's that simple! Please cross your paws for the success of this project. Our homeless friends need our help!

It's that time again

............ for fireworks.  I don't understand why humans would take a dog to fireworks and then be surprised when the dog gets so afraid, slips the collar,  and runs away. That is just stupid. Leave Fido at home. I hate fireworks. They hurt my ears and remind me too much of thunder and lightening. My humans are smart, very smart. They never take me to fireworks shows. They leave me at home with all the lights on and switch off the classical music and put on the country music.  Loud.  So I won't hear anything. Of course, I wait up for them.....or at least they think I do. And I have a very cool American flag themed collar. Check it out!!!