Who Let the Dogs Out? Cape Elizabeth Family Fun Day!

This is not Westminster-- all dogs are welcome, regardless of pedigree (don't ask, don't tell!) I hope we'll see you there!

Every Tribe has an Elder

Every tribe has an elder, and there is no need for protocal or rules to determine who will hold this honored position. It is a natural instinct to respect those who have travelled much father than we have through life, and last week, I saw that it is true with dogs, as well as it is true with humans.

As Athena shot like a bullet from the back seat of the car, like she does every day, she bounded onto the lush green field fresh from its winter rest (no seriously, they wouldn't let us touch it-- but it's worth it-- it's like a thick plush carpet!) toward what she initially thought was another chocolate lab. It turned out to be "Sagen" (named for the astronomer), a 15-year old labrador, visiting the park for a gentle mosey in the late morning sunshine.
Sagen still had plenty of energy for tail wagging, and you could tell that he held his own in games of tag for many years, but he was wise enough to let the young pups handle the leg work while he "supervised". Athena and the other dogs were all respectfully gentle around Sagen, and the humans acted like they were meeting a celebrity!

A 15-year old lab is indicitve of both good breeding, and excellent care by Sagen's people. I'm sure that many good walks contributed to him being able to enjoy a long and happy life-- and retiring in Cape Elizabeth-- what could be better?