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Ray – Social Butterfly!

We were on one of our regular walks through our local residential area (so no distractions from food places!) and, as we passed the front lawn of one particular house, we noticed a lady just opening the front door in order to go in. We also noticed that Ray had walked onto her lawn and stopped! Continue reading →

Mt. Nemo revisited

In October, we took Ray to Mt. Nemo* Conservation area which is a relatively short drive away. Continue reading →

Cat Collision?

I have mentioned in a number of Posts that Ray has a strong dislike for cats*. I have known quite a few cats very well and, as affectionate as they can be, they can turn into furry felines full of fiery fury ….. in a fraction of a second. Continue reading →

No Trespassing! Woof!

I have noted in numerous Posts that Ray was originally afraid of anybody he did not know, and we can only speculate on the possible reasons as he was originally picked up as a stray with no known history. Continue reading →

Dog “Table” Manners!

One of Ray’s greatest assets (to us) is his love of food. Any food! Continue reading →

Oakville Mutt Strutt!

Last Sunday, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society had their annual fundraising Mutt Strutt. We participated last year with no undue problems so we once again entered Ray. Continue reading →

Leg Wash Anybody?

Sometime ago, Ray initiated a desire to wash our hands after dinner*. We never really understood why, particularly as we rarely have “finger food”, so concluded that either he simply believes that our hands need a good licking, or it is a grooming sign of affection thing! Continue reading →

Cool Ray!

We have had many really hot and humid days this month such that we are virtually hibernating during the day. Ray, however, does need to go out into the back garden periodically so of course we join him and have a little play (and clean up after him!). Continue reading →

The Chihuahua!

We have had some extremely warm days recently which, coupled with high humidity, has made Ray’s walks an exercise in strategic planning. Continue reading →