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! 🐾
Sounds like a pawtastic event! Love the pup in the tub.
Wilson you look furbulously relaxed, BOL.
Dot & Jerry Underfoot 😻head boops😻
Thanks, guys. It was a a great event and always nice to see our supporters enjoy themselves.
A great time had by all AND great success! Sounds like you enjoyed a winner of a weekend Monika. Good on you for that. And to all the good peeps who came out and did the great good works as well.
As for that pool? Yes, that last image looks preferable LOL. Very Zen!
Thanks, Marc. Even though only about half as many folks showed up, it was a good time and it’s always good to catch up with our supporters in person with their dogs. That ‘pool’ cracked me up. That dog had bliss written all over his face. Happy weekend!
Do you think it was the heat that kept them away? It was crazy hot here and is only now “going down” to the high 80s. Imma have to get out for my run early manana.
I would too! It looked amazing!
To you as well mama
There are so many offerings every weekend, people get busy with FOMO but weather could have played a role. Who knows? Yeah, we’ve been out every day this week at 5:30 AM to avoid the heat. The bonus is that it’s very quiet and is music to my ears.
Yeah, early mornings is the way to go right now.
The ONLY way! We could hit triple digits this week. 😬
YIKES!
Lulu: “Yep, our Dada would definitely have been hanging out in the shade too, and not just because that seems to be where all the dogs were. That would’ve just been a nice side benefit.”
Java Bean: “Ayyy, if Dada hates sunlight so much, why did he and Mama move to California?”
Lulu: “So they could adopt all of us of course.”
Sunny is one thing…pizza oven temps are a totally different kettle of fish. But I’m sure you guys are very grateful your Dada moved to sunny California.
Mew mew mew so many Sheepiess! Iss so *hot* there Miss Monika!! YIKESS!!
Wilson you were so guud…hope you got xtra treetss!!!
~~~heaad rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~ an (((hugss))) BellaSita Mum
Yes, it feels more like July or August. But it was a fun event and the sheepies enjoyed the day. We hope you have a great rest of the week.
Rite back at you…it ss foggy an damp an rainy up heer. Sorta warm an sorta chilly! Iss apposta rain rest of week **sighss**
We’re very jealous you’ll be getting rain. We could use it here. It was 90F again. 😵💫
Wee wuud LOVE to send youss’ Rain. Mani from THE Miserable Gardener iss allso woofin it iss hot an no rain!!! CATFISH!!!
Mani and the man he lives with and I would happily accept your generous offer.
So glad to hear it went well Monika, despite the hot weather 💖✨️ xxx
Thanks, Xenia. It was a fun event and it’s always good seeing out supporters with their dogs. Have a great rest of the week.
Fun time despite the heat ~ Love your doggies ~ ^_^
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Thanks, Carol. It was a great event despite the heat and it’s always fun catching up with our rescue supporters. Here’s hoping you have a love rest of the week.
Glad the event went so well. Enjoyed the photos. Sorry it was so hot. Yay for pools and shade, and cool drinks! 😎
Wilson looks like he has this relaxing thing down pat! LOL!
Happy Tuesday! 😉
Yeah, go figure, Mr. Chill makes relaxation an art form! LOL We hope you have a fantastic rest of the week.
He certainly does! 😄
Thanks! I wish you both the same! 💕
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Great photos of the event and it looks like the Sheepsters had a ball. Mr. Wilson again showed his superior intelligence by staying where the A/C was. Had you brought smaller saddles, you too could have a rodeo with those big pups.
Thanks, Tom. It was a great event and I was surprised by a number of the 4-legged attendees being much larger than Mr. Chill. Nothing like a 95 lb. dog leaning in for scritches or for running full blast toward you and not stopping. 🤣 Gotta love linebacker sheepdogs. Hope you have a terrific rest of the week. Stay cool!
We’re glad things went well at the picnic! We do think we would be with Wilson, staying home in the air conditioning bol!
xoxo,
Rosy & Sunny
It wasn’t too bad in the shade but setup and take down really took it out of me. Still everyone had a fabulous time. Enjoy the rest of the week.
That heat would have done me in…lucky Wilson, getting to stay home in the AC…
Glad it was a success.
That dog in the pool made me giggle.
We are going to have hot and humid weather for several days…including storms.
Have a nice week, and I hope you cool off.
It took me a while to recover but it sure was fun watching all those sheepdogs rollicking on 2 acres and the shade made things bearable. And it’s always good to catch up with our supporters in person. Hope your weather isn’t too bad. We had storms roll through yesterday evening and about 6 or 8 small hailstones. I don’t think there’s any moisture forecast for the next couple of days, just temps in the 90’s. Ugh. This morning was nice at 5:30 when it was 55. That made for a great walk!
Looks like a fun time. XO
It really was a good time, Ellen. For both pups and peeps. Have a great rest of the week.
I can just imagine the dog energy level despite the heat, even though the humans were melting. 😀
Nothing stops high energy sheepies with tons of room to race around. It was a blast watching them enjoying themselves. Have a terrific week, Eliza.
It looks like a fun time for a good cause.
It truly was a fun event. It’s always nice to catch up with our supporters and well, seeing sheepdogs race around having a blast…who can resist that. We hope you have a terrific rest of the week.
Sorry my response is so late…I thought I had responded and discovered I hadn’t. Apologies.
So cute!!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Hope you have a wonderful week, Lisa.
Happy Monday. It looks like your event was a success. It looks like Wilson had a good time, too. I hope you guys have a great week.
Thanks, Dan. Yes, it was a success and everyone had a great time. Nothing like a bunch of sheepdogs doing zoomies. 😉 Happy Monday.
Looks like everyone had a good time in spite of the weather. Those snacks are terrific and I’m glad Wilson was able to stay home and cool.
Yes John, everyone had a lovely time and the food was super tasty (brats & burgers, chips, plus the sweets-perfect picnic fare). While Wilson missed me terribly, he was much happier by himself. he and I both hope you have a pawsome Monday!
That looks like it was a fun time! Hey Wilson, keep your cool going on pal!
It was super fun, Terry. And yes, Wilson is working hard on keeping his cool on. Happy Monday!
WOWZERS! Now that looks like a FUN Par-Tay!!!!
Hugs, Teddy and Mom Pam
It was totally fun, Teddy and Mom. The sheepies did their zoomies, the hoomans chatted and we even had an informative presentation on the benefits of water therapy. Wilson was especially grateful to have not attended that! LOL We hope you both have a splendid Monday!
Wilson, you stayed home?? Man, you missed playing with all the other sheep dogs and maybe even snatching a cookie or two! On the other hand…you did stay comfy and cool. OK, maybe you were the smart one, BOL! XOX Xena, Lucy and Chia
He was much happier on the sofa, Xena, Lucy & Chia. Crowds of dogs tend to overwhelm him so the nice quiet respite was pawfect. Happy Monday.
I kinda know what that’s like. I’d rather be alone with my Mommy at home. XOX Xena
Dogs just wanna have fun! And Wilson does it his way.
Ha! Indeed he does. Have a fantastic Monday, June and mum!
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.
We get the same effect. Warmer and rainier.
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.
Hahaha!!
Happy Monday to you!
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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.