After the Rains

Normally, winter is our rainy season, but until this past week, we've had a long dry spell. Then, since Thursday, we got smacked with about 6" of rain. At the park this morning, gophers who's homes must have been flooded were sluggishly coming out of their holes. Since the gophers weren't as spry as usual, two dogs (from the same panicked owner) caught the water-logged gophers and tried to eat them. We were able to keep the dogs from their rodent feast, although the rescue came too late for the gophers. (I tried to help catch the dogs during all the hub-bub; hence, no photos. The sacrifices I make for friendship.)

Thankfully, Cabana hasn't shown much interest in gophers, either for chasing or for eating. I honestly think Cabana would be a bit scared if she ever came upon a live gopher. Here, during a quiet lull after the excitement of the gophers, she waits against a cloudy sky for more dog pals to arrive.

And heeeeere's Chloe! Chloe is a 7-month-old lab/pit mix, and she's growing up to be one of the sweetest dogs ever. Everyone at the park adores this dog, especially me! She's just so appropriate in her behavior, it's really fun to watch her interact.

Cabana welcomes her with a chase and a bite on the ear. Ouch??

The rain has left behind huge puddles, or you might even call it a mini lake.

Cabana thinks it's her own personal swimming hole and loves to splash through the entire length of it.

Even though Chloe is part Lab, she doesn't seem as taken with getting in the water.

But you can see her labbiness in her love of carrying big sticks. And so proud of it!