OK, I had to use that as a title sometime and this seemed the best occasion. Saturday we set up the KPETS table and our canopy at Mutt Mixer ( Stumpf Field fundraiser for Furry Friends Network) and staffed it for the first shift. Then I took River through Mutt Mania ( obstacle course) and Back To Basics ( basic obedience), while Amanda had Noche run the Doggie Dash - although River inadvertantly joined in there, too. We purchased a handmade sweater for Noche and treated them to a half price hot dog, too. Costume contest was next where River "floated" as a butterfly and Noche showed his true colors as a "Little Monster". We did take home a 3rd place medal for Mutt Mania ( although Amanda pointed out that she and River had the first place trophy last year). I said it's because I don't run as fast!
After that exhausting day, we headed out Sunday to Tailwagger's Trot, the Humane League fundraiser. It was a fun mile and half walk from Clipper Stadium to Buchanan Park in beautiful weather with a team of new KPETS friends. Noche walked sometimes, although it was tough for him to keep up when it got crowded and we had to scoop him up as there was a relentlessness to the pace of the group. We checked out the doggie vendors, River snacked on lots of treats - Noche not so much and both got cute new bandanas for their wardrobe. We also talked again with Wendy Jordan and Amanda and River will be starting a Rally course with her on Mondays at 4 PM. Another fun, productive and exhasuting day. Doggies and I enjoyed a lengthy nap when we got home. Amanda,with the stamina of youth opted out.
We haven't purchased a KPETS vest or bandana for River. I had read that the vest can get in the way of petting, although I have also heard it can be useful in some AAT situations. I would like to have it for KPETS events like these - to clearly identify him and as a conversation starter. Another item on the to-do list.
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