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Dog Park Drama
The weather is always crazy this time of year. One minute it’s warm and sunny the next, cold and gloomy. The past two weeks have been no exception. We have had bitterly cold days (for this time of the year) mixed in with a few warmer sunnier days. Today was one of the warmer sunny days, so I met Bev at the dog park with the Newfs so the dogs could blow off a little pre-holiday steam.
The last few days have been pretty darn chilly and the pond at the dog park had stared to freeze over. However, with today’s warmer temps and sunshine the layer of ice is melting, especially in the middle. As soon as I arrived and unleashed Hera and Apollo, Quincy the chocolate lab who is being boarded at the park (the same stinker from Sunday) decided he wanted to come and greet us. He was in the daycare/boarding section of the park (on the other side of the pond) and decided the quickest distance is a straight line - he ran for us across the frozen pond. He made it half way across and the ice broke beneath him and he went in.
OMG it was terrifying! He was paddling around in the icy waters trying to get out. He absolutely couldn’t get out of the water and kept slipping off the sides. Luckily the owners of the park were outside and heard the commotion (another park goer and myself yelling to the dog). What happened next was the dramatic rescue.
He launched the inflatable boat from the shore and had to break the ice with his paddle to get to the dog. It seemed like an eternity before he was able to reach the him, but in reality it only took about 15 minutes. Once he reached him, Quincy swam back to shore on his own accord through the path that was carved out to get to him. He seemed pretty happy to be on dry land. He sustained minor injuries which included a one inch gash to his side (which looked as though he needed 3 or 4 stitches and a good cleaning/antibiotics) and several small abrasions on his legs. Good thing Quincy is a lab and has that water resistant coat and undercoat to help keep him warm. He was taken to his vet for treatment, his owner called and should be snoozing soundly back at the kennels as I type. All I can say is thank goodness Mike was there and was able to save him. Gentle healing vibes and warm cozy hugs to Quincy!
Bev and I were terrified after the ordeal to let the big dogs off leash. They love swimming and its so difficult to keep them out of the water. Their size alone would make it difficult for a rescue if either of them were to fall through the ice. It would totally be my luck too. After Bev and the girls left, I did let Brutus off leash so he could run around in the trees and trails for a bit.
Then drama number two ensued! Hera was wading around in the unfrozen part of the pond and spotted a duck floating. She was stealthy in her approach, then exploded with a burst of speed and pounced on it like a tiger! She caught that poor duck in her mouth as it was taking flight. Oh the squawking, feathers and fluttering, OMG!!! It managed to get free from her and fly to another part of the pond and appeared no worse for the wear, thank goodness. I think she was a little shocked she actually caught it and wasn’t sure what to do with it once she had it and it started fighting to get away from her. I know I was shocked… I was so stunned I couldn’t say a word. And no, I didnt get any pictures.
Speaking of pictures, only a handful of the few I did take were even worth looking at. Pretty much sums up the crappy day at the park.. hopefully next time will be better.
Wow! What a day…! Thank goodness Quincy is okay. That would have been awful for both hm and everyone else watching.
Hopefully the next trip to the dog park is much less stressful!!!!!!
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Wow, sounds like you have a very busy day at the dog park.
I don’t think my dogs would know what to do if they caught something either.
Glad Quincy will be okay.
Sounds crazy! I’m glad everyone is ok.
Happy Thanksgiving!
oh boy!! that’s scary! I’m glad it all worked out. Sily boy falling in the lake!
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holy doodles. You guys are having quite the adventures over there. Stop it! No more scary stories! And don’t let Apollo anywhere near the water. Big smoochies all around from me. Happy TG day!
xo
SB
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Awwww poor Apollo
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OMG, what an exciting day you’ve had! Thank doG that Quincy is okay! And as for Hera, we think she was catching Thanksgiving dindin for herself!
Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
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I really hope Boomer doesn’t decide to eat any of the guinea hens at the agility trial tomorrow…
Oh my goodness! Poor Quincy!
I laughed out loud at Hera catching a duck though. Just doing her job….
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Certainly shows that a day with dogs can be most unpredictable.
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YIKES!!!!!!
And I thought you were just encountering more WTFs when I saw your subject line.
Good thing everyone is safe and only minor injuries were incurred!
Biggie-Z
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Oh my dogness! What a day! Glad to hear Quincy is okay, it’s such a good thing that there was somebody there!
Hera, good job! I would like to catch a duck, although I don’t know what I’d do with it, either!
Brown dog kisses,
Dannan
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I think she should have caught that duck & brought it home for din dins! Just kidding. Well, that’s what I call a true retriever! I’m sure she didn’t mean to hurt it.
Butt wiggles,
Solid Gold Dancer
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Thank goodness everything worked out as well as it did. Those pictures freak me out and I wasn’t even there. Things like that happen so fast!
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Thats just plain scary, glad it had a good outcome….
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Wow what an ordeal. So glad the labby was rescued.
Mummy said to tell you that your pictures are stunning and that she loves your new logo of saint photography.
Big snuffs to the pack.
George
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But those wonderful DSLR take such amazing photos especially of your pup. Our computer has hundreds and hundreds of our dog.
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That was one lucky escape. Can’t imagine how cold it must have been. I must say I really like the clrity and sharpness of your photos.
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