© irene waters 2015
The shadows fell as the dog party got underway. There were treats for dogs and humans alike. Some of the home-made dog treats looked so delicious I watched as humans seemed keen to eat them as well.
© irene waters 2015
There were around thirty dogs. The last party six months earlier had a roll up of 36 dogs. Amazing to see such a variety of sizes playing together . They sorted themselves in to those that liked to run, those that liked to eat and those that liked to sit at their masters feet. Not one nasty word was heard from dogs (or humans for that matter.)
© irene waters 2015
Penny, at 12 weeks old stole the most gorgeous dog present award.
© irene waters 2015
© irene waters 2015
© irene waters 2015
Bundy found a female who had dressed to impress with a ribbon in her hair but apart from accepting pats from the owner he couldn’t have cared less.
A fun afternoon in the shadows.
More shadows can be seen at shadow shot sunday 2.
About Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist
I began my working career as a reluctant potato peeler whilst waiting to commence my training as a student nurse. On completion I worked mainly in intensive care/coronary care; finishing my hospital career as clinical nurse educator in intensive care. A life changing period as a resort owner/manager on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu was followed by recovery time as a farmer at Bucca Wauka. Having discovered I was no farmer and vowing never again to own an animal bigger than myself I took on the Barrington General Store. Here we also ran a five star restaurant. Working the shop of a day 7am - 6pm followed by the restaurant until late was surprisingly more stressful than Tanna. On the sale we decided to retire and renovate our house with the help of a builder friend. Now believing we knew everything about building we set to constructing our own house. Just finished a coal mine decided to set up in our backyard. Definitely time to retire we moved to Queensland. I had been writing a manuscript for some time. In the desire to complete this I enrolled in a post grad certificate in creative Industries which I completed 2013. I followed this by doing a Master of Arts by research graduating in 2017. Now I live to write and write to live.
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 
Any Jack Russells at the party?
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There was one. This dog park brings out breeds of dogs I’ve never seen. I think there is at least one of very possible breed living up here.
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Love the dalmatian! 🙂
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Absolutely gorgeous. Zack my GSD loved her as well.
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Nice idea with a dog party. Unfortunately not possible here. Great photos Irene 😀
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I’ve never seen it happen anywhere else. The dogs are so well socialised that they just have fun doing doggy things and the humans can relax and enjoy themselves also. 🙂
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So nice and I’m sure they did enjoy
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Everyone slept well that night. 🙂
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I liked this blog tremendously Irene!
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Thank you very much Kayt. I’m so glad you do.
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Love all of these adogables!
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I love your word. I may have to steal it. 🙂
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Beautiful dogs and lovely shadows!
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Thanks Barbara. The dogs were certainly giving their proud owners a lot of joy.
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Seems the party went to the dogs!
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Haha.
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What a grand idea for dogs. Witht the number of people who take their dogs walking and even shopping, this should be a regular event. Love the long shadows in the last photo.
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If only we were that skinny in real life.
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A dog party — how fun! My two would not be well behaved, fixated on food and barking at others.
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There was plenty of food for those fixated pooches. They wouldn’t have had time to bark.
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What a lovely day fir the fur babies!
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LOL It was indeed Rose. Furabulous.
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All the canines seemed to get along well with each other!
Shadows on Snow
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They did indeed. Very well socialised.
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Great photos and story.
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Thanks Raewyn
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I see only one shot of Zack ! – you coulda been a bit more generous … :-}
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I don’t know that Zac featured except perhaps his rear end in the shadows around the table. The German Shepherd that is clear is Scout a female friend of Zac’s. She is two where he is 12 and she plays in an appropriate way with an old man. Zac loves it. This day though there were two other shepherds and two dobermans that were young and agile and Scout chose to play fast and boisterous with them whilst Zac scavenged at the table.
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Firstly, apologies for spelling him wrong ! Tsk ! And secondly, apologies for identifying him wrong.
[sob !]
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Hey M-R. Don’t feel bad. I spell him Zach, Zack, and Zac. I never know which spelling he is supposed to have so he gets the lot. I think your spellling is the most common one used. Zack doesn’t mind anyway. 🙂
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Hug him around the neck from me, OK ?
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He says a woofy thanks for the hug. 🙂
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What a fun day for everyone. The shadows are perfect on hot summer days, especially for hot-dogs 😉
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You’ve made me smile. I’ll plan on taking hot dogs to the next party. XD
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I’m glad I made you smile…make sure to take plenty of mustard too 🙂
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It’s on the list.
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😀
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