Today at Rover's Ranch is a special day. It is the birthday of two of our personal dogs - Kip, our red and white border collie, turns 13 years old today, and Kiya, our red merle australian shepard, turns 12. They are officially seniors - Kip more so than Kiya. Today's birthday celebration was low key - a walk with the dogs at Big Valley in the new fallen snow and some one-on-one toy time with both of the birthday kids. Tonight Kiya will get some extra snuggle time. Kip, even at age 13 is still all about the ball. These days, Kip just holds the ball in his mouth and bounces around with it a little.
Senior dogs are special. They have so much history with their families. They have a whole treasure trove of experiences that no doubt have helped shape who they are. They are bursting with love and excitement over all the old familiar scents, friends, outings, and fun places and activities, but they just can't quite navigate things as easily anymore. There is nothing better, though, than being there with our senior dogs and recognizing how much we share with them and how absolutely grand life is with them.
Meanwhile, all of Rover's Ranch's canine customers, had a day of celebration of their own: they welcomed the new falling snow with open mouths and long tongues as they romped and frolicked. What a joyful bunch! What is it about new snow that makes dogs so happy?
Senior dogs are special. They have so much history with their families. They have a whole treasure trove of experiences that no doubt have helped shape who they are. They are bursting with love and excitement over all the old familiar scents, friends, outings, and fun places and activities, but they just can't quite navigate things as easily anymore. There is nothing better, though, than being there with our senior dogs and recognizing how much we share with them and how absolutely grand life is with them.
Meanwhile, all of Rover's Ranch's canine customers, had a day of celebration of their own: they welcomed the new falling snow with open mouths and long tongues as they romped and frolicked. What a joyful bunch! What is it about new snow that makes dogs so happy?
Kiya, Kip and Montague (our Cardigan Corgi) at a birthday celebration years ago.
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