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WENDY NESBITT

A Dog-Gone Adventure

4/6/2014

 
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[PART SEVEN of a series chronicling the re-homing of Whistler sled tour dogs.]


I don't know how many parts there will be to this story really.  I've been asked many times but my answer is always the same... "until I'm done". 
There are only three dogs left who need homes, but they are with incredibly caring foster families right now, so we'll see what happens. But in the meantime, I will go with this feeling inside me, the one that is compelling me to continue to photograph these dogs and share their stories. of the next chapters in their lives wherever it may lead.

It was March 21, 2012  when I photographed my first retired sled dogs at the Victoria SPCA. Now, more than two years and thousands of photos later I am still at it as they continue to inspire me.  And I still get that feeling of calm when I'm around them - no matter if it's one dog or 20... or 43, like when I was up at their kennels in Whistler last September. Just watching them run, interact, or get snuggles is a beautiful thing so I will continue to  photograph them as long as they (and their humans) will let me. 

Which leads me to today. Me and my little Mr C went along with Chichi + Lola, Grey Grey, Question + Daffy and their people for a walk/hike/adventure in East Sooke. As per usual Chichi ran... and ran... and ran... and even had us all searching for her for what seemed like an eternity, but was probably more like five minutes. Turns out she was waiting for us at the car - so thanks Question & Daffy for finding her! There was mud, there were other dogs, there was sunshine and time for a pit stop with some snuggles and treats in the forest. It was a pretty magical afternoon... until me and the Mister had to leave them, and they all wandered away with their tails held high to go meet up with some more dog friends. 
And then the Mister, who had spent the walk trundling along at a snail's pace, decided to let loose and show me he can (almost) run as fast as the big dogs! 
Until next time my furry friends...
(and if you want a play by play, then feel free to read the captions under the photos when you click on them!)

Chichi does some warm up laps
... and mere moments in, she's muddy
Question warms up
And... the Mister does his version of a warm up
Chichi ran so far we lost her...
... and then Question + Daffy found her...
... and then Chichi's sister, Lola was happy
Chichi had a drink after her adventure...
... and then lay down in the little brook to cool down
Question loves getting her picture taken
Daffy... not so much... but she played along
Lola as queen of the castle
Question... again... coming in for a photo op
Treat time
And snuggle time
And laugh time...
Mama's girl
Chichi did some rock climbing
The Mister went on a walkabout too, but didn't get far
Chichi off leash = the happiest dog in the world
Chichi on leash = saddest dog in the world
Show me your paws, Question!
... daintily muddy
Grey Grey and Mister C get treat time
Grey Grey = smiley girl
Cool down and rehydrate (note Chichi still on leash)
The Mister says his good-byes...
And the sleddies leave for part two of their walk...
... and then the Mister shows off... typical.
ruuuuuuuuuuuuun!
Shannon
4/6/2014 11:23:07 am

Chi Chi got a LOT dirtier after this... AND we met a dude with two sled dogs! He recognized ours immediately... his were from the Yukon and Comox (?) We hung out with him for a bit :)


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