A Busy Day!

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Today, Saturday, May 17, 2008 was a busy day in my life. Diane helped me set up this blog so those of you who don't live with us can keep up with my activities.

This morning Mike made sure I rode with Diane and him in the pickup as they took alumninum cans to be recycled at ABC Recycling on Old Highway 90. I always ride in the cab and Mike opens the vent window, so I can get some fresh air. (Diane knew the lady waiting in line behind them.) Then we went to the credit union. Mike and I waited in the pickup while Diane took care of business inside. It seemed to take her a long time.

We went home for a little while. Then Diane took me in the car and we rode. Diane says it was about 40 minutes; I don't know since I slept most of the way. I like to sleep on longer trips, especially when we travel on the highway.

We went to a Pet Expo at the K9 Country Club & Training Academy, which is out in the country north of San Antonio near Bulverde. There were other dogs on leashes there, too. There were some tables with information and treats, and dogs available for adoption. There was also a microchipping clinic. I've already been there, done that at my veterinarian, but even though it stings a little, it's worth it because it will help Diane and Mike find me if I ever wander away.

Some of the dogs I met, sniffed, and played with included another Buddy (who looked nothing like me--he was short and squat), Penny (we wrestled around), and Einstein (a 2.5-year-old Corgi). I played with a lot of other dogs, too.

Diane and I toured through the kennel and boarding area with some other people and another dog. I liked lying down on the cool floor. It wasn't too hot outside today, either, probably in the upper 70s or low 80s (Fahrenheit).

There was an agility course--I don't really get it. Diane also learned about the Alamo Racing Canines, which is part of the North American Flyball Association. Diane also learned more about Corgis. They are from Wales and there are two Corgi breeds: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is more common around here (Einstein was this type of Corgi). There's also the Cardigan Welsh Corgi.

We went into the "Beach Club" area which was behind another latched gate. This was a fun area. I got to see sheep being herded by a border collie. I barked a little because I think I could do that, too. But the most fun was that I got to be unleashed and run around and play with other dogs. That was lots of fun!

Diane seemed to want me to go into the pond, but I've never been around that much water before. Some of the other dogs would jump or run into the pool after a tennis ball, but that didn't seem safe to me. I sort of investigated the edge of the pond, but all I usually do with water is drink it. I walked out on a "spit" of land into the pond, and lapped some of the water, because isn't that what you're supposed to do with water? But then when I was walking back, I kind of slipped into the water and had a little problem getting out, and I got wet, but I did get out. I then just ran around in the beach area, through the red sand and played with the other dogs. I'm not sure about the water thing.

I slept on the back seat of the car all the way back home. What a day!

I have a lot more stories to tell. Yesterday, Diane took me to the vet for the last of my vaccinations. I weighed 33.5 lbs. and I'm about 6 months old now.

Here are a few photos of me as a younger dog:
This is the day I showed up at Mike and Diane's (January 29, 2008):






This was taken March 29, 2008 (at home, after I was blessed at First Unitarian Universalist Church):