Good grief, it’s June already?! Where did the first half of 2019 go? Seems like only yesterday I was shoveling snow. Oh wait, I was…since a snow storm marched through Denver on May 20th. Not actually yesterday, but close enough.
Over the weekend Sam and I ‘pawticipated’ in the annual event known as Heroes of Hope where staff and community celebrate cancer survivors with a festival-like event including a race, wellness booths filled with health products, info and all around camaraderie providing resources when dealing with this horrible disease. Lutheran’s Run/Walk is the largest National Cancer Survivors Day in Jefferson County. You read highlights from the past couple of years for 2018 here and 2017 here. Although I hurt my back a few days ago, I was hoping a 1K walk might help loosen it up (I was wrong on that, but it was definitely worthwhile nonetheless).
Attending this event made me realize the meme, “everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong” is so true.
We’ll share more highlights later this week about why this Knucklehead is the best, but until then, does anyone know where I put the ice pack? Have a great Monday and give your own ‘hero/best dog’ some extra loving from us.
Live, love, bark! 🐾
Looking forward to hearing more about this event – and how Sam shone, but in the meantime hope your back is feeling better!
Thanks, Jan. Hope to have something prepared for tomorrow.
What a great event! Congrats to all the survivors.
We’re always glad to ‘pawticipate.’
Oh, handsome Sam … we bet you were a lot of people’s favorite part of the day!
You’re very kind. Yes, he managed to get a good share of ear rubs and attention. That dog is quite shameless when it comes to being around people.
💜nose nudges 💜
It’s true🐾
Wooftastic walk! Pawsome work🐾💜🐾
Oops, my paw slipped.
Hope your back is looser & the ice worked.
💜nose nudges💜
It takes a while for the spasms to go away but it’s getting better. Thanks for the kind wishes.
💜nose nudges💜
Where did the first half of the year go? I agree and I have burned in my mind something a friend sent me a year or so ago:
January
February
March
Blink
December.
The Ladies have their big fundraising lunch for cancer at the end of this month. It is always well attended and for a small team, they do very well. Yes, everyone helps but it is organized by the ladies and there are always plenty of goodies – and scones…
We always say that every baby is beautiful to his/her mother, The same I feel applies to our dogs, every pup/dog is beautiful to his/her owner.
Your friend is most observant on the notion of time.
I hope your event is well received and the scones flowing. 🥐
Everyone’s dog is best for themselves. And it shouldn’t be any other way.
Mew mew mew Sam you ARE THE bestest doggie!!! 444 pawss upss to you! An to Miss Monika too!
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
Thanks, sweet kitty. Every owner’s pet is the absolute best. 🥰
You’re our best hero, Sam <3 Keep up the good work, sweetie! Pawkisses for a slower 2nd half of the year🐾😽💞
Thank you, Binky. Even though he’s starting to slow down a bit, he still gives so much to all peeps.
Our hero wears his cape (actually bandanna but that’s close enough) well. Too handsome. Bad backs are the worst. Fortunately we have a hot tub and that gets a lot of use as we get (cough) older.
Isn’t a bandana just a teeny cape anyway? 😊Yeah, I wish I didn’t know exactly what you mean about getting older. I thought stress was supposed to be reduced when you retired?
No, they are not!
Perfect meme for a Monday. Even on a Tuesday.
I would be wrong since both of my dogs are cats…
And every cat thinks it’s the best in the world as well. 🤣I’m told that cats aren’t owned. True?
Ma says I’m the best too! okays…….maybe not today when I tried to sit on her head when she was stretching…..
Ma loooooves your snooter Sam! she says it is as big as mine..BOL!!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
Us ‘big snooter’ dogs are extra special, aren’t we? Sam thinks downward facing dog is a reason for a face wash as if his spit was some wrinkle eraser. 🤣
What a wonderful expression you have captured…the modest hero look…
Take care of that back!
Will do. He’s always a modest boy but expects lots of love in return.
Mom says she TOTALLY agrees – she says the same thing about us ( and about her kids and grandkids:)
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
And she’s always right when she says it!
Such a wonderful cause to support, and Sam does do it with style!
Hope your back feels better soon!
Thanks, it is indeed a great cause and we were able to celebrate a good number of survivors. 🥰
I’m sorry to hear about your back. If only humans had not decided to walk upright…
If only we humans didn’t worry or fret. 😇
Everyone thinking they have the best dog/cat/spouse/etc is really the best thing ever. We all think Sam is pretty great, too! xox Xena, Lucy and Amy
Thanks Xena, Lucy and Amy. I’m kinda fond of him too. 😍But just a little. Ha!
Monika, I hope your back improves with some rest! You were brave to try the walk with a back injury, and we’d hate to see that get worse. As for Sam, oh he is SO handsome! And yes, I can see that he’s the absolute BEST.
Thanks, I have suffered from back spasms for years, this is just another cycle. It’s still annoying, but hopefully it will pass in a few days. Sam will help me feel better through it. 🥰
I’m sure that Sam is up for that!
He’s always on duty when it comes to me. 🥰
Lucky you!
Well done on the charity walk. Lookin’ good, Knucklehead!
Thanks. We’re always happy to ‘pawticipate’ in events like this.
Excellent event. Surviving is worth the celebration.
It most definitely is!
I have the shirt.
And you have my deep admiration, John. You’re a real hero!
Not at all. Big pharma is the hero.
Awww love that adorable boy! I want to “boop” his nose (which I hope means kiss it!)
He really does have a boop-able nose! 😆
The best dog is a parrot.
😊
What a great event…can’t wait to hear more. Sam looks adorable!!
Thanks. Give him a few hundred people, a bunch of dogs and a fine Colorado morning and he’s in his favorite element. ❤️
Sorry about your back. I hate it when my back is out of whack.
Everyone has the best dog. As it should be.
You need to linked this post to Awww Mondays. That’s a huge Awww shot.
Have a fabulous day and week. Scritches to the pups. ♥
Thanks for the link share. Yes, we all do have the best dogs. 🥰
Oh, a back that hurts is not nice at all and Mom and I do hope you feel much better soon. Ask Sam to climb on your back and give you a good massage. 🙂
Sam looks so cool and he is a hero for sure! Mom and I love the meme. She says it’s very true.
Thanks for sharing this event and beautiful photos with us. 💕
Thanks, Rambo. It’ll et better in a few days or so. I hope. 😇
Take care you hear. No picking up heavy stuff. I will tell Sam to keep an eye on you. 😀
Thanks. Promise that I’ll take it easy and Sam will help me keep that promise.
That is very good. Sam is the best! 😀
yes… that is true… we all have something in common: we have the best pup of slice earth ;O)
In this day ad age, it’s something that we all can agree upon. 🥰