HOT TOWN-SUMMER IN THE CITY..LADY GAGA

Hi to everyone,

Actually, a few days ago it was hot town, summer in the city. Today...not. Therapy for people and dogs. I met a special dog named Lady GaGa...after, you know who. Lady is sweet pup from St. Louis. Her humans just moved here about one week ago. It was her first time at dp. She is a white mystery dog. She was rescued from StrayRescue.org Stray Rescue started 12 years ago in St. Louis by a man who scoured the poor neighborhoods looking for strays to rescue. In 12 years they have rescued 20,000 dogs who were stray. In that time, only 10 dogs were not treatable or placeable. Pretty amazing. There is a documentary being filmed about th dude who did it. I will look forward to seeing that one. The power of one...

I was reminded today that dp has many facets. Someone came to dp today with an upset heart and found comfort from the usuals. How nice that people of dp have created a little town in the big city..in some ways it feels like a a community of people who also happen to love the doggies. This is good for dogs and good for the humans, too.

The power of one multiplied by many creates one community of mutual support and sometimes conflict. It is like going to the hair dressers. When you go to the hair dresser, you just open up and talk like to a shrink. Dog park shrinks and expands, as well.

The pool is a big hit these days. When Jordan, my border collie/ mix first saw the pools she did not like it. I had to bribe her to get in with treats. Now she makes a victory lap through the pool every time she runs and fetches a ball. Would that life were as simple for the humans of dp and life in general.

I have noticed many new people and dogs. Puppy season seems to have come to a close with many new additions to the dp pack. Always when a pup arrives, everyone has to hold it and oodle about it. I guess we all love babies.

Writing a blog is interesting to me...and I hope it is to you all as well. Free association is a wonderous tool. I just let my mind wander and see what comes out on the computer screen. It flows nicely and give pleasure.

The human for Ollie and Angus was present today. Where was the human for Promise? Has anyone seen her of late? Gary, Flo and Mo were present as were Lizzie and Mack.. (Mack occasionally makes a command performance...and today was one of the days).

I hear a rumor that a de-panting brigage is forming to help Gary get a more thorough suntan.

That's all she wrote. Roe