Overexposed, yes. Yet the colour richness of the green iris leaves, the colour and the angularity of the red planter, and (look closely) the way a scent pulled Stella’s nose pulled to the right all made for a keeper of a photo.
Tag: Australian Cattle Dog mix
Guard dog
I’m not a fan of cats being allowed to roam in urban situations for several reasons – caterwauling cats disturb my sleep and serenity, the appalling toll they take on urban bird life, the cats that are run over by vehicles.
This cat found its way into our backyard without my knowledge. I took a break from computing and let the cattle dogs out. Achilles almost immediately saw or scented, then cornered it. Chili is pretty cagey, while he kept it cornered he maintained a healthy distance. After about 20 minutes I lost interest and went inside. All remained quiet outside. After another hour or so Achilles lost interest and scratched at the door, asking to come inside.
I took this photo almost four years ago and as far as I can determine this cat has never returned to our backyard. Smart kitty.
Achilles, resting
Several years ago Achilles and I participated in a fund-raising walk for the local chapter of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA). It was a natural thing to do since I adopted him from a shelter. It was a warm and humid day which made the stroll, largely out in the sun, less than easy. We took a break when we got in the shade of some tall trees. What a good boy he was that day, and is to this day.
Dozy dog
Taken with and posted on the PlayBook.
Achilles at rest.
Sleeping dog
Taken with and posted by the PlayBook
Our challenging, sweet Stella.
I have your back
Stella at rest
taken with and posted by the PlayBook
Our alert, watchful girl monitors the back yard from a comfortable place.
Watchful
Stella maintains a vigil over our backyard, ensuring that no squirrel is unnoticed.
Achilles takes his ease
taken and posted with the PlayBook
Achilles often lays here, just outside the door. He can watch traffic on the street as well as keep an eye on a sliver of the backyard. He is remarkably trustworthy, rarely digs or barks without reason so he can spend as much time in the backyard unsupervised as he chooses. We are so blessed to have such a good dog.
Come on, let’s go
Taken and posted with the PlayBook.
Let’s get walking!
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