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Do What You Love

February 18, 2018 by Kelsi

Snow was a hot commodity today! Jody was really the only one that went out on Young’s Hill and braved the snow (I know, we were surprised too!), everyone else preferred the snow to be served in the warm and comfortable playroom. Jamie tried to go out on the Hill for a walk, but it was pretty cold out so she turned around. Everyone wanted to play and sometimes they all wanted to play separate games at the same time! There were only two of us and seven of them… Foxie was dropping her dolls down, Missy was running around asking to play chase and wanted us to open the barn doors of course, Burrito was rasberry-ing to play, and Jamie wanted to play chase inside (Jamie would sometimes get Missy or Foxie in on some of the games too). Jamie didn’t want to go out on the Hill so she told staff caregiver Katelyn to put a boot on and play chase with her! Jamie made Katelyn and I play a lot of chase, from the playroom to the greenhouse, back to the playroom, and again and again. Jamie would make these low playful grunting sounds that could just melt your heart. Afterward she would ask for her boots back and hug them tight. I even caught her in a corner of the playroom playing with a stuffed Olaf toy. If you can’t do what you love when the weather is bad why not find something else to substitute!

 

Jody out venturing the Hill for snow:

Missy

 

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  1. Tobin says

    February 18, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    Given her friend’s excitement at his birthday celebration the day before, I wonder if Foxie was trying to emulate Burrito? I love seeing her upside-down play face.

  2. Jo Lathrop says

    February 18, 2018 at 7:02 pm

    Testament to the nurture and love she gets from you all. BRAVO!! U rock!! XOXOXOXO

  3. Kathleen says

    February 18, 2018 at 7:56 pm

    After laughing and giggling over the boot-snowshoe excitement, you got me right in the core of my heart. I volunteer at a dog rescue where I walk, run, romp, play, and spend quiet time with so many dogs. While I enjoy the play time, it is the time spent quietly with the dogs that I love the most. And I tell you this because life in even the best shelters can be hard on some dogs. Much like life in captivity for chimps I guess. Allowing a dog the experience to find a peaceful place where they can really relax and settle is a big thing. And to sit with a dog who finally and comfortably and willingly lets go and truly relaxes, or better yet falls sound asleep on your lap, is the most gratifying feeling in the world! So from a different perspective I totally understand what it means to see Jamie fall comfortably and completely asleep. The peace, trust, comfort involved in that basic act is no small accomplishment. Thank you CSNW for giving Jamie sweet dreams for real!!!

  4. Kathleen says

    February 18, 2018 at 9:46 pm

    Your description of this chaotic day sounds hysterical. Whew! You and Katelyn must be exhausted. And Jody looks so calm, cool and collected in these photos. A cold day at CSNW sounds better then going to the gym for a workout!

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