We stopped to check the progress of our home on the way into town two weeks ago. I walked out front and looked down into the little wash that runs through our lot and spotted several quail down there pecking at the ground. I hoped that quail would come around – I think they are really cute. Click on the image to see the expanded picture.
What a beautiful fall day here in Southern California! We have waited all summer for the weather to be as agreeable as it is in our new Arizona home. It was sunny and warm, about 88° on our patio. I took this photo of Cabela relaxing on the patio swing with “Daddy.” Click on the image to enlarge.
Cabela, our new miniature pinscher, quickly adapted to her new family. She has been with us for a month now and find that she has two speeds: sleep and play. The first few days after we adopted her, we were in a hotel room, but when we got to the California house she suddenly had a lot of room to romp and believe me, she does!
Image – Cabela playing chase – click on the image to enlarge
This is her peering under the handrail on the stair landing. She just finished a fast lap around the family room and ran up to the landing, crouched on her forelegs and challenged me to chase her up the rest of the way. She was still just long enough for me to snap this photo and then she bounded up the rest of the staircase. When she gets cranked up, she runs like a gazelle, bouncing on her front and hind legs together, sometimes jumping two or three times her own height.
She’s a handful, but we’re not complaining.
We got Cabela a couple of toys after we got her back to California. One of those, “Bobo” is a doggie toy with a squeaker in it. When she is in a playful mood, she will grab Bobo, and dash merrily around the family room squeaking Bobo and playing keep away.
The other day, I gave her a greenie, a doggie treat that cleans their teeth and sweetens their breath. She grabbed it and made three laps around the family room at full speed before stoping to chew it. When I said she was playful and energetic, I didn’t know the half of it.
Play the video at the right to watch a 24 second portion of Cabela’s afternoon session with Bobo.
We wondered if Cabela would enjoy the Frosty Paws doggie ice cream treat as much as Bear does. Well, that issue is resolved. Click on the image to enlarge.
Yes, she is named after Cabela’s, the famous hunting, firearms and outdoor outfitter chain.
Last week, we went to the Humane Society of Wickenburg to look at the adoptable dogs. The pet keeper asked us what sort of dog we were looking for. Since we were looking for a short haired dog, we asked if they had anything like a miniature pinscher. Much to our surprise, they had exactly that!
Image – Cabela – click on the thumbnail to enlarge
We went out to the kennel area to meet this dog and immediately fell in love with her. Unfortunately, we couldn’t adopt her that day since she had been spayed the day before and was still recovering. They also said that they couldn’t put a hold on her until they were sure that she and Bear would get along with each other.
We went to the Humane Society this morning. Determined to get there before anyone else, we tried to get there by the time they opened. We were a few minutes early, but some of the staff were already there and let us in early. After Cabela’s introduction to us and then to Bear, it was a matter of filling out a bunch of papers and paying the adoption fee.
She is a purebred miniature pinscher (no AKC papers), about two years old, has a red and tan coat, hazel eyes and is smart, very playful and loving. We are extremely pleased with our adoption.
We were at a rest stop today among Interstate 10 when this handsome road runner darted across the dog area. I guess it should be labeled “dog and road runner area.” The species in this picture is called Geococcyx. I think they look like prehistoric birds, but here he is. Click on the image to enlarge.
