Welcome Hazel, Zorro, Sadie, Hoss and Festus!

Our house and yard are pretty much ready for Winter whenever it decides to arrive. The outdoor crates are folded up and under tarps.  The foamies and mats and covers are re washed up and ready again.  I’ve taken all the quilts and heavier blankets out of storage. Everything is washed up and ready for use.

We’ve almost finished our pruning and most of the perennials are stored away.  There are a few things not completed in the yard because our weather is still very mild.  The dogs are still asking to play outside and most of the rains are holding off.  
It’s time for Royal K9 Korner to update our Walks ‘n Wags Pet First Aid certificate. So we’re also in the middle of getting that completed. Lady May has been a good patient and allowed me to practice my bandaging on her and my makeshift stretcher building skills.  

Patient Lady May: "This is cozy mommy!
Can I stay here please?"

 Yep we are busy!  We think we’re set so bring it on!
During the preparing for the cooler temps, we’ve had a few new visitors to Royal K9 Korner.
Please help us welcome them. 
First in for a Meet ‘n Greet was sweet little 6 mon. old, Hazel. She is about the calmest level-headed little Bull mastiff mix I have ever met.  What a darling!  She wandered throughout the yard and gardens with her nose set to the ground and inhaled all the new aromas.  She met The Royals with such confidence I was like a fly on the wall. No need for intervention here. Hazel will be spayed on Oct. 30^th and return for another day visit on Nov. 4^th. We’re excited to have her return and hope her surgery goes well.
Welcome little Hazel!

Photo courtesy of Hazel's mom. Thank you!

Next in was hard working, faithful, farm boy, border collie, Zorro.

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This 4 yr. old young man is an over the top horse herding boy. He learned from one of the best, who has unfortunately passed on and left big shoes to fill.  Zorro’s mom tells me he’s filing those shoes quite well now that he’s in charge.  Zorro hasn’t had an opportunity to get in for a good brushing for awhile so his mom asked if we can help keep his coat clean and well brushed during his visits.  Absolutely!
Here is where I usually post a picture. Right?
Ya! I know and guess what? I forgot to take any of this delightful fella! I'm so mad at me! I have a message out to his mom for a photo so hopefully we'll get one asap. If not, well then, I have to try to get that camera happening during his next visit. In the meantime, just imagine a handsome, happy, hard working border collie and you've got him pegged!
Welcome Sir Zorro!

We also had the privilege of welcoming our newest neighbour, Miss Sadie!  She’s a 2.5 yr. old rescued golden lab from a few miles out of town. She had been let run the grounds of a very large farm and didn’t get much of a chance to learn basic house manners. Her mom adopted her and had her spayed before she ended up with a littler of unwanted puppies. Whew! Good catch mom!  Sadie has wonderful social skills and is a very happy little girl. She’s been next door for a while now. Her mom has been working to teach her manners and how to remain calm on her everyday walks and outings. I’ve watched from across the way as she has developed into a well behaved little lady. Sadie will be back for a few practice visits while her mom is in town. We want to make sure she feels comfortable here before her mom must leave her here.  Welcome sweet Sadie!
Thank you for the photo mommy, Melissa. I really must remember to take pictures!

Miss Sadie - "Hi! Im allowed to have LOTS of cookies!
Right mom? What??? hmmmm"

Then "The Bernies" arrived!! OMdawG! Anyone who knows me, knows these are among my favourite breeds. These two boys are both very social and as sweet as can be!

6.5 yr. old Bernese, Hoss and 18 mon. Berniedoodle, Festus!

Yep that’s right, for anyone who’s old enough to remember, they are named after characters from the old western tv shows. Bonanza and Gunsmoke!
After doing a complete walk around the yard to take in all the smells and sights, Hoss made a speedy retreat to the van. It seemed like he had decided this was a much cozier, (safer) place to stay.  This family is new to our little town. The previous day care was on the lower mainland. Hoss is a super calm and very happy boy. His desire to stay in the van makes me wonder if he had an inkling this was going to be another one of those places he has to stay when mm and dad are away.  He’s not quite ready for his mommy to leave him here just yet. No worries buddy, we’ll make sure you get a few more short visits with us before that crucial time when you must stay.
Puppy Festus was eager to continue his visit and even tried to entice The Princess MollyDawg to play. Nawww. Not gonna happen boy.  It'll take some time for him to understand her age and status. I know there will be loads of new buddies for him soon. These two boys are going to fit in with no qualms!  We look forward to their return visits.
Welcome Hoss and Festus!

So we have a few busy days coming up in the cooler weather.  We’re excited about all the new furries and can’t wait to see how the dynamics play out.
Welcome to all our newbies!