Today, the 10th of September, is our 28th wedding anniversary and it is a few days past Pofi’s 4 month Ampuversary (the 4th) and a few before his 12th birthday (the 15th, give or take a day).
And so, we celebrated today, how else, but with a trip to the Airport Dog Park. There are days when I worry because Pofi does not seem to want to walk on leash and seems to get tired quickly doing it. But I really am starting to believe that is because I slow him down and he can’t leverage momentum to his advantage the way he can off leash. Today we were at the park for an hour and he barely stopped to rest. Just twice in all that time did he take a bit of a break.
So the celebration for Pofi involved some splashing in reedy Mother Lake, of course:
And a little relaxation after that:
September 10 – four months post amp and Pofi enjoyed the moderate temps and romped for a long time before taking a break.
With sissy Mia, of course:
Pofi having a great day and has just been splashing in the lake, but takes a break in the shade while Mia fetches the ball.
And Mia had fun, as well. Smiling dogs all around:
Mia was delighted her new BFF, Liz, met us there.
Will post later this week when we celebrate his Terrific Twelve!
Yay Pofi. Hoppy Ampuversary & Hoppy Birthday. Happy Anniversary Lisa. Lots to celebrate.
I am glad you enjoyed yourself at the park. You are right a lot of times we slow down our babies with our gait. <3 <3 <3
xxooxox
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Comment by Michelle — September 10, 2016 @ 9:20 pm
Thanks, M! We are so fortunate to have such great, wide open off leash space for him. For both of them, of course, but the joy of seeing him romp easily compared to the on leash is very special!
Comment by hester — September 10, 2016 @ 10:06 pm
WE HEREBY DECLARE THE ENTIRE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER…POFI MONTH!!
So many exciting things happened that month…your humans are having an anniversary (congratulations), you got rid of that bum leg AND…A STAR WAS BORN AND HIS NAME IS POFI! 🙂
This is such a great update. The pictures are wonderful! Pofi just takes my breath away with his unique handsomeness! And Mia’s a beauty too!
I had to chuckle seeing Pofi so thoroughly enjoying himself in the cool water. His thought bubble had to be something like,”Ha, ha, not gonna put that leash on me now!”
I think you are exactly right about the leash interfering with his pace, his forward momentum. That in itself can be exhausting. He certainly looks like he’s doing just fine in his lake!!
Pofi is happy and that’s what it’s all about!! And that makes us all happy!
Now let’s get this pawty started and celebrate Pofi and all his specialness!!
Lots and lots of love!!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Comment by benny55 — September 10, 2016 @ 9:39 pm
Thanks so much, Sally. He is pretty special to us!
Comment by hester — September 10, 2016 @ 10:07 pm
Happy everything! What better way to celebrate than with the fur-kids? Glad they had a good time at the dog park. I can’t believe it’s been 4 months – seems like I’ve known you guys forever! Here’s to many, many more everything’s .
Paula and Nitro
Comment by dobemom — September 10, 2016 @ 10:29 pm
Thank you kindly, Paula (and Nitro). Thank you for making us feel so at home and welcome!
Comment by hester — September 10, 2016 @ 10:54 pm
He is doing great! And happy anniversary to you as well! Tripawds do better at speed. At times, I was jogging along with Otis, just so he could keep up his desired pace. Maybe Pofi is trying to tell you more dog park, less leash?
Comment by otisandtess — September 11, 2016 @ 6:12 am
Thanks. And I think you might be correct that more off leash dog park time is in order!
Comment by hester — September 11, 2016 @ 9:42 am
Pofi sooo much to celebrate at your house! Congratulations to both you and Mom & Dad. Milestones all around. You Pofi are looking fabulous as ever and Mia as always is gorgeous! So much fun watching you frolic and those pictures of you and Mia show such happy well loved pups. Congrats all around!
Comment by linda8115 — September 11, 2016 @ 10:01 am
Thank you, Linda. They are happy dogs and dearly loved.
Comment by hester — September 11, 2016 @ 11:04 am
Well done Pofi – happy anniversary to your paw parents – I bet this is the best anniversary present ever – loved the video thank you for sharing happy times!!!
Comment by sam12 — September 11, 2016 @ 1:08 pm
Thanks much, Sam. You are so right: him feeling good and having fun is the best gift!
Comment by hester — September 11, 2016 @ 1:14 pm
Happy Anniversary and Happy 4th month!!! This is SO great! He really looks amazing… Love seeing him play and frolic in the water … he looks so happy! Congrats! you guys are doing amazing!
Hugs!
alison with spirit shelby in her heart (and little jasper too)
Comment by mom2shelby — September 11, 2016 @ 7:53 pm
Thanks so much for the kind comments and encouragement, Alison. He does seem to be a pretty happy guy these days.
Comment by hester — September 11, 2016 @ 8:17 pm
Ha! I love that you celebrate your anniversary with the dogs! lol Happy Anniversary to you & Ken!
And Hoppy 4th Ampuversary to Pofi! You are looking Fantabulous! It looks like you had such a wonderful day to celebrate everything there was to celebrate. Happy Birthday, too Po!
<3 Donna & Murphy
Comment by midnighter94 — September 12, 2016 @ 4:33 am
Thank you, Donna (and Murphy)! Celebrating with them is just more fun!
Comment by hester — September 12, 2016 @ 8:09 am
Happy everything!
What a great park and looks like a wonderful day.
Tripawds really do need to go fast, and we do slow them down. Elly gives me the eye quite often on our morning walks…’come on Mom, let’s move!’
Karen and the Spirit Pug Girls
Comment by krun15 — September 12, 2016 @ 11:32 pm
Thank you, Karen! Really helps to hear others have the same experience of their tripawds doing better when they can go faster. And I suppose walking faster might be good for me, too, LOL.
Comment by hester — September 12, 2016 @ 11:48 pm