Happy Monday, peeps. We enjoyed the rescue picnic over the weekend although a smaller than usual group attended. There was a rodeo just down the road from where the picnic was held and I’m sure there were many other events that competed with our get together but I think we did decently well with the silent auction baskets and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Here are a few photos from the event.
It’s never easy getting everyone in the frame let alone getting them to look at the camera. It’s always for a good laugh though.
As you can see it was a glorious day, but very hot. Most folks hung out in the shade.
There were lots of wrestling matches and/or dashes around the acreage, but everyone was well behaved. A small doggie pool was set up that helped cool off panting sheepies and frequently turned into a good sized drinking fountain for them. Trust me, that sight was not pretty since as soon as dogs cooled off in the pool and took a long drink, they were back chasing one another. The dirt build up in the bottom of the pool required multiple cleanings. Too bad we didn’t have something as pretty as this one.
Temperatures reached 90F (32.2C) and let me tell you, it was hot whenever you were in the sun. I was ‘James Brown hot’ with sweat pouring down my face despite wearing a wide brimmed hat.
All in all, everyone had a great time (Wilson opted to stay at home to avoid being too stimulated with all the high energy from the attending sheepdogs) but he apparently had a good time too. He was a good boy and didn’t get into anything.
We hope you had a terrific weekend. Stay cool and enjoy a fabulous week.
Live, love, bark! 🐾
Today is cloudy and 68 at noon. A big change from our 90s. That looks hot! Wilson had the right idea but he missed some fun. Are those people cookies or dog cookies? Looks yummy! Hope you made some money. It looks like everything had a good time.
What a great temp after your heat. I wish we’d do that but it’s not in our forecast.
Those are people cookies. One of our supporters makes those every year for this event and they get gobbled up like crazy. They’re as tasty as they are cute. It was a great event and I think we did fairly well on the fundraising. Yay. Have a great Monday and enjoy the 68 degrees for me!
Good to know. Those cookies were too pretty. The dogs wouldn’t have appreciated them as much as people. They are predicting rain Wednesday through Friday here. We need it but not as much as you do.
Yeah, the dogs would have snarfed them up without tasting no doubt. Most sheepdogs just gulp any treat without tasting.
Oooh, so jealous of your forecast. Enjoy the rain for me. We’re hoping the El Niño conditions kick in soon. The downside of El Niño is hot temps but we’d be prepared to happily accept the moisture.
I just bet Wilson did not miss the pool one little bit….
Nope, not even a teeny tiny bit. LOL We hope you have a great Monday, Helen.
If it was that hot out, we would have rather stayed home in the A/C too. Water is not our thing and we have to be on leash unless there is a secured fenced area so fun would have been limited. Glad those who attended had a good time. Love the cookies, so cute!
Thanks. Aren’t those cookies adorable? That supporter makes them every year. So cute.
We’re lucky the hosts have the 2 acres fenced so everyone can run around and have a ball. Just wish it hadn’t have been as hot. Trust me when I say the shade was most welcome. Here’s hoping you have a wonderful Monday!
Looks like a hot day but also a very cool one with all those OES’s running about and playing. In the rescue group my girls have come through used to do an annual play date for Goldens. So wonderful to all the dogs and hang with their like minded dedicated and loving owners.
It looks like Wilson enjoyed the opportunity to while away the day on his own with a major power nap.
It’s heating up here the NorCal foothills. Hope your week is calm, cool, and collected.
Our picnics have been a wonderful occasion for OES’s and their peeps to get together. We are blessed with receiving some incredible donations.
In Golden, CO (just up the road from us) they host Goldens in Golden every year. There were thousands in attendance this year. Check this link out: https://people.com/goldens-in-golden-2026-largest-unofficial-golden-retriever-gathering-11903043
Happy Monday, Mike and give the Golden Girls a good ear rub from me.
Love the cookies – too funny!! Too hot to be out very long, but I’m glad the event went well.
Yeah, it was toasty in the sunshine and at altitude it really take it out of you. But in the shade, it was quite lovely. Aren’t those cookies hilarious? We hope you have a fantastic Monday.
What a fun time, but the heat is never welcome. Wilson is so handsome.
I linked this post to Awww Mondays.
Have a fabulous day and week. Love and hugs to you and lots of scritches to Wilson. ♥
Thanks so much, Sandee. You’re always so sweet to link us to your Monday post. It was a great event but boy howdy…the heat…ugh. No thanks. We hope you have a fabulous Monday! Stay cool.
Looks like a wonderful time was had by all those who attended.
And bonus…no needing to wash Wilson after since he didn’t partake!
Thanks, Dale, it really was fun. I laughed watching dog after dog climb in the pool. Wilson would have been miles away from it! LOL Happy Monday.
So funny. Zeke hated baths but could NOT keep away from the river, stream, ocean…
That is funny. I think Wilson had he attended, be found in the farthest corner away from the pool! LOL Happy Monday.
What a fun time. I rescued my pup Casey from a questionable breeder. Poor thing seems to have a lot of psychological problems left over, but we madly adore him. These pictures are beyond darling. the Retriever in the bucket of water–ha! That is a happy dog. And Wilson–he made a good decision.
Thanks, Jacqui. Yeah…Wilson gets really worked up in those high energy situations. It just makes sense to insulate him from it. And he definitely enjoyed the quiet. Bless you for rescuing Casey.
It was so hot, I almost was compelled to join the pups in the pool…till I looked at the mud at the bottom. LOL Happy Monday.
Such beautiful doggies. 💞So glad they had a pool and lots of room to romp!
Thanks. There were so many laughs with all the racing around. It was a great day. Happy Monday.
oh what a wonderful event… our mama would be in sheepdog heaven… we have cold rainy weather , we will not complain, to be in a heatwave is much more worse… hugs
Oh man, what I’d give for a nice cold rainy day! It was a great event with loads of smiles. Happy Monday.