This is how tired I am. Dog tired.
But it’s the best kind of tired. This weekend, we put more than 200 bulbs in the ground and pots for spring –
and planted a Redbud in honor of sweet BoBo.
BoBo found his forever home with Rob of RobandDog –
and started him on his journey of rehabilitating those dogs most in need.
Six pups went home including one-up/one-down Tessa with her new friend Ringo,
And Barnaby who is being renamed “Barney” as in his new Dad’s favorite TV character, Barney Fife.
Adding to the chaos was a visit from Santa!
Each year he makes a special trip to Homeward Bound to take pictures with all the dogs who have been adopted –
and those who wait.
Because we don’t have a chimney in the senior sanctuary, and because some of the senior dogs can’t walk all that way to Santa – his elves were enlisted to lend a hand. Look … I can fly!
All-in-all, it was an exhausting and perfect pre-Thanksgiving weekend reminding us to be thankful for the new families of our furry friends,
and our family of devoted volunteers who make it happen.
Gardens For Goldens 
Love seeing the senior’s attachment to trusty wings and flying companions, Lori and Tatia! Two outstanding elves, and a very, very, happy senior 😉
That capture of Bailey and Santa brought tears to my eyes! Beautiful as always, all of it….
Thanks for being such an important part of it. 🙂
What a great post to start the holiday season. 🙂
Beautiful, just beautiful!! The look on the dogs’ faces are priceless. Thank you.
Beautiful photos as usual – the first and last one are both especially “aww” worthy. Thanks for a big smile to start the week.
You’ve done it again and captured my heart.
Oh, Audrey, your are not only a gifted writer, but your photography is amazing. Your entry for the weekend captured all of our feelings (both dogs and humans). Thank you for being a messager…
Awww, great post. Just warmed my heart and gave me a boost to start getting ready for the week. Get to see my granddaughters and grand dog.
Thank you, Cindy!
Blanch and Bailey were so happy to get to see Santa – thank you for capturing their visit Audrey!
Thanks for being such an excellent elf! 🙂
Awww, such sweet pix -and sweet memories made for everyone to enjoy!
Awwwwe so sweet.
If I weren’t so afraid of California, I would SO like to come and visit!
Afraid you’ll stay?? Come visit!
Sweet post! The first photo is hilarious and worth way more than a thousand words.