Over the weekend, Sam ‘pawticipated’ in the Lutheran Fall Festival hosted by the hospital for staff, volunteers and their families. Normally we have our own get-together but this year we decided to be a part of the hospital’s event being featured in a Pet Parade complete with ‘Howloween’ costumes.
It’s well-known that knuckleheads Standard Poodles were originally bred as waterfowl retrievers. It’s a known fact that Sam hates water. He will walk around puddles on sidewalks. Imagine my surprise when I could hardly keep him away from the ‘duck pond.’
Perhaps his DNA leans more toward ‘fishing’ than retrieving.
Sam had a good time seeing his favorite therapy friends and making new ones. One of his besties is a toy poodle, named Teddy. Teddy was a puppy mill survivor who lost an eye but has never lost his heart to make people happy whenever they see him…all six pounds of him.
Not one to shirk his therapy duties whenever there’s a crowd, Sam got busy visiting with all the children attending. And of course, investigating all the sweet treat smells, which to Sam are just as nice as little girls.
Sam adores firemen. Always has. As soon as he spotted this guy, he couldn’t get over to him fast enough. ‘Course, seeing our newest therapy teammate Zoey there probably helped too. She’s such a cutie and is going to make a wagnificent addition to our ranks.
We love attending these kinds of events because of all the terrific people attending. Sam thought he’d try his paw at face painting because he loves little girls and is so creative. Not. But a kid’s lap is just too tempting to not try to investigate. They invariably will deliver a nice ear scratch. Maybe he’s not as dumb as I think he is??
No pet therapy event is complete without little Bindy. This tiny scene stealer with her hanging out tongue is always a therapy hit.
It was really good seeing our buddy, Oreo especially since he’s been under the weather lately with bladder stones. As you can see from his smiling face, he was glad to be back in the saddle. Oreo is also a therapy dog at Denver’s International Airport and brightens the day for DIA’s many travelers.
Two of the longest-serving pet therapists were also in attendance. Beau and Mandy compete in national dance competitions in addition to bringing smiles to patients. They dress up nicely, don’t they?
Coco, the Mountain Dog looked dashing in her pirate costume.
It was a lovely day for a festival with a good turnout of some of the program’s favorite pooches and peeps. Even Sam tried his level best at ‘Bee-ing” good for his autumn ‘pawtrait’ taking.
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I, for one, was unaware standard poodles were bred for waterfowl retrieving. I just assumed it was because they look fancy!
Those fancy haircuts were actually functional and designed to keep their joints protected from cold water. Who knew?!
What a fun time!
Lots of treats always makes events like this fun. 😍
It looks like a wonderful time was had by all! What fun to see all the cute pooches in their costumes!
There are some very patient dogs to allow their costumes to go unchallenged. 😇
Sam, who gives you therapy when you need it?
Love it! Great to see all of Sam’s buds all dressed up for the holiday and Sam lookin’ mighty fine in his bee costume. Save the bees! And the Spoos!
There were some incredible costumes and considered myself lucky Sam allowed the Bee wings. The antenna apparatus was not well received by the Knucklehead. He vowed to ‘get’ even when I least expect it. *Sigh*
What a fun event and it looks as if Sam was having a spooktacular time!
Definitely spooktacular!
Wagnificent event!
Sam what a wooftastic time you must of had.
3 bum swings! 3 more!💜
Pawsome pawtrait!
💜 nose nudges 💜
We did. It was great fun with loads of well dressed pups!
Our Stud muffin Timmy shares Sam’s water DNA. He growls at his water dish if it splashes him.
Now that is funny!
That looks so much fun….what was it with Sam and those ducks?
No idea. He must have thought they were treats because he avoids wet places like the plague!
Looks like everyone had a great time and all the dogs looked fantastic although, Sam was the fantasticest :o) I just feel a tad sorry that my favourite Ninja couldn’t be there, but it would probably be too much for her at the moment. Perhaps next year. Yes, you look great Sam, and I’ll join in the jokes and say you were very bee-coming….
Your comment made me smile. Elsa would most definitely have been overwhelmed with all the people and dogs there. And then they would have been overwhelmed with a furry, frantic Ninja. She seems to know when Sam & I go to the hospital. She jumps up on the sofa and takes a nap. As soon as I open the door, she’s in front of me wagging her tail like crazy and jumping all over her brother with greeting kisses. She makes me smile when she acts like a happy dog. 😍
What a fun event!!! We bet Sam had a great time!!!
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
Give that boy a treat (or six) and he’s happy as a clam at high tide. BOL
Looks like a lot of fun! You are lucky that Sam is so social, Dakota would probably HATE it lol
Sam is no ordinary fool. He knows there are lots of ear scratches when there are peeps around. BOL
Oh my gosh…just died from cuteness!!
Dressed up dogs are pretty cute. Especially those small ones.
May-beeeee Sam wanted a hive painted on his face. Save the bees! Sam the activist! Thanks for the cuteness today, love oreo !
LeeAnna
Oreo is one of the happiest dogs I’ve ever met. Loved your puns. 🐝
Our Little Bit hated water too. She would do whatever necessary not to be in water. We sure miss her.
What a fun post.
Have a fabulous day. ♥
Funny how he avoids any kind of water yet he was ready to ‘dive’ in for those ducks! And funnier because he doesn’t chew things like that up. #sillydog
Yay Pet Therapy!
Thanks for saying that Zoe will be a “wagnificent” addition to pet therapy, even if she’s only got a little tiny bit of tail to wag.
She’s gonna make such a great therapy dog. No one can resist her Corgi cuteness!
**Hi-5’sss** Sam!! You look like you had a furabuluss time. An yore bee costume iss pawtastick! An littel Teddy Poodle iss cute too!
**purrsss** BellaDharma
My buddy Teddy is a cutie. EVERYbody loves him. A furbulous time was had by all the pups.
So much cuteness! Wish they had a ‘parade’ around here. 😉
It was a real hoot.
Aww..such a lovely, special event, we’re smiling from ear to ear…see😺Pawkisses for a Happy Day 🐾😽💞
Excellent, Binky. That’s exactly what was supposed to happen. 👍🏻
Sam, this is Angel Lexi. I saw what your Mom made you wear and had to come try to help. Perhaps you read about my hideous yellow and black life vest. I looked like a bumble bee: black dog, yellow vest, black strap, yellow vest, black dog. Get it? Anyhow, I will send you some ideas. Your angel friend, Lexi.
Thank you, sweet Angel. I need all the help I can get. Mom seems to enjoy me looking ridiculous.
Your fur-iend,
Sam 🐾
>Sam that was a super event… we would like to be there too… and even a member of the royal household was there, how great ;O)
So many interesting characters were there; I left out the guy in the kilt. He was a bit too odd, even for us.
For some reason, I could not “Like” this Post (PC wouldn’t let me). so here …………. LIKE! 🙂
Neither could I, but I have the problem frequently. It’s not necessarily a glitch in the blog; it could be your own device.
Sorry you also had problems. The blog appears to be functioning appropriately so I’m not sure where the problem lies. 😬 Dog-gone technology!
Sorry you had a problem; I’ve combed through the the innards; it appears things are ok on this end and I very much appreciate the ‘printed’ LIKE – thank you for including it in your comment.
It was just your Blog for some reason and now …….. I could “Like” your response! Go figure … perhaps WP maintenance earlier? 🙂
Who knows what gremlins were lurking about?!
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