Stella's possible new home.

Above, Stella in full stride, protecting the home from squirrels.

I have been lax in posting, but not lax in enjoying life.   We had been waiting for a few new photos to post with the blog.    The camera battery chargers got misplaced in cleaning.    With two chargers for one camera, you would think that the paw challenged ones would be able to find one.    So we finally broke out the old camera, it takes plain batteries, the kind you buy in the store.   

We have had several play dates with our cousins, seven goldens playing together  when the tall ones have to travel.   We have had some wild times at the dog house during our play dates.   Molly wanted to make sure the Koi pond was frozen, it was not frozen that well, besides, the pump keeps an open area in the center, so you can swim 365 days of the year if you are so inclined.   Molly is so inclined.   Then we are all locked inside till we dry off and warm up.   Stella has discovered that Molly is right, swimming time is all the time, and she has been testing the ice almost daily, so far only one leg at a time has gotten wet, apparently after inserting a test paw, she decided it was still too cold. 

We had a meeting with a possible new home for Stella.   Yes, there are squirrels.  Lots of squirrels.  Stella is still here, still chasing squirrels for us, still protecting our home.  But she is debating the offer she received.   We will see how it goes, Stella has very high standards, and she is making a very important decision.   Being an only dog has some attraction, the all important "hand to dog ratio" would be much better at the possible new home.   The hand to dog ratio here is one to one, that ratio would improve to 4 to one at the new home.  They are in the process of moving, so Stella has some time to think about it.   In the photo above we show Stella in full "contemplation" mode, on her blue orthopedic bed.   The bed would go with her, it is her favorite place.  There will be another meeting to make sure they know how to spoil a lady, after all, Stella will settle for nothing less.   We have not even discussed what brand of treats they use, and how ofter they have "treat time".    Stella also wants to review their ball throwing skills. 

Above, Stella seeks Bella's advice on whether to accept the offer of a new forever home.  

Mogley G. Retriever