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Annual Fun

October 11, 2025 by Ellen Brady-McGaughey

When I first started as staff, I was told that being invited to play with Missy is a rare gift. Sometimes it only comes around once a year! In today’s blog video, watch as Missy makes sure Caregiver Ellen gets her steps in with a game of chase, with a hide-and-seek twist.

One of the biggest holidays of the year at the sanctuary is quickly approaching…Jamieween! Check out our wish list to send gifts for Jamie’s big day!

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  1. Linda C says

    October 11, 2025 at 5:10 pm

    Is that Jamie on a barrel at the end, watching the kitchen? it almost looks like the day Burrito and Negra were playing in The Portrait Studio.
    She sure faked you out!:smile:

  2. Susan C. says

    October 11, 2025 at 9:33 pm

    “What a treat to play a game with Missy, Ellen. You did just fine keeping up with yourself!

  3. Kathleen says

    October 12, 2025 at 8:39 am

    That Missy is one smart, sneaky gamester! So funny to watch her, hiding in the corner spying on you, and then when she chooses she only runs a third of the way! All the time watching while you run the full course back-and-forth. Missy was having such fun with you. And it looked as if you were having even more fun with Missy—basking in the joy of the invitation! You’ve gotta save this video, it’s a keeper.

  4. Paulette Wrisley says

    October 12, 2025 at 11:53 am

    Ha! that was funny. :laughing:
    especially when she squatted down to hide from you. what an extra special day when Missy plays with humans

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