Wow, so this weekend was just… wow!

I had my huge HDOG event, which totally blew my mind- it was so much better than I had imagined. We had over 20 vendors, a dozen rescues. We had 7 dogs pass their CGC tests ( awesome!) and almost 500 people attended the event in its first year! We only had one dog squabble and it was between two dogs who knew each other in a high energy area.

Cash fell in love with lure coursing. I know he’ll never be competition level, but he enjoys it so much that I want to make it a regular habit for him. He was also an amazing breed ambassador- he kept his wits and manners about him and generally enjoyed himself.

The event did fatigue me hardcore, though. I’m still sore from all the EZ-ups, the tables, the mopping, the setting up and taking down of everything. But it was so worth it. So much more than what I expected it to be. The final monies aren’t in, but it was a success nevertheless.

I think what amped me the most was that my Dog Days design was featured everywhere! It was on Tshirts, bags, magnets and keychains. It made me all giddy and mushy- and I couldn’t stop smiling. They even had to order a second batch of t’s due to demand! It feels good to see that my work is so admired.

Not only that, but the City has finally given the go-ahead to start making a Dog park out at our Airport. That’s got us psyched. All of our hard work has finally given us a place to begin calling our own! I feel so proud to be a part of something big like this.

And even moreso since they offered me the position of Treasurer since the VP stepped down and all the other positions moved up. Right now being the treasurer doesn’t mean much- there’s no true Cash flow, but as things begin moving they’ll be needing my help to manage things- we’re actually all in this together and I’m glad to be a part of it as well as have the support.

And being the only Committee member with a full blood Pittie kid, I feel like I am going to only help the Bully community with such a high profile position and such an amazing beast under my control.

So that’s been my week so far… just reeling!

 Here’s some pix for you guys to enjoy.

Ooh, don’t those cookies look good enough to eat? Well, you can, but they are fer Doggies! The Girl Scouts outdid themselves, no?

This is what it’s all about- doggies from all different walks of life being doggies. This here is a red/fawn Dobie and a  Dogue de Bordeaux. Both are 5 months old.

Here’s a pic of Beasley- Cash’s buddy. Bees is half pit/ half dane… and all submissive effeminate goober. I think that’s why Cash loves him.

Irish Wolfhounds. Just… amazing dogs. They are so elegant but goofy with all that hair. Someday I’ll have one. Maybe.

This was a part of the Search and Rescue Demo. I had an idea that dogs could climb ladders, but have never seen it before. What a trip!

Here is a pic of Cash taking off for lure-coursing. I had never seen him throw himself into a run like he did that day- he looked like a lion tearing after an antelope! It wasn’t elegance- it was the power in his stride that amazed me.

Enjoy, y’all!