Since we were all having fun on the beach, Greg thought Ruby might enjoy it too. I had taken her there on leash earlier in the morning and she’d seemed to like it. The beach was empty and Ushki, the corgi, was already romping so we figured we’d get Ruby too. Greg couldn’t find her leash — luckily, she’s a lightweight little thing.
Wonder of wonders. She who hates the water . . . loves the beach! She pretty much kept her feet dry but she romped and explored and played. So many good smells for a dog who loves to go to ground!
She helped the kids dig their defense against the oncoming tide.
She helped Greg look for intrepid sand gophers.
She looked for love. In all the wrong places.
The biggest surprise of all was when she saw Ruthie high atop this rock on the beach and simply ran up the side of it. I wish I had pictures of it but each time she did it, I simply stood there with my camera limp and my mouth open in surprise. She simply ran up the side like a mountain goat. Ushki, the corgi, looked up at her in awe and dumbfoundment (probably a similar look to the one on my face!).
Ruby loves camping but she REALLY loved camping at Albion. We all did!
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Oh Ruby Tuesday–you are one lucky dog.
Was your corgi friend one of those with out-turned feet (like a ballerina)? Maybe that prohibits rock-climbing.
I love the photos, showing her relative size–small–and showing her next to the wave splashing.
So glad to see Ruby enjoying the beach! Happy Ruby Tuesday my furry friend!
Well now, who knew? :c)
Goat-dog! She’s a goat-dog!
Yes, Miz S — she is a total goat-dog! In a very weird and wonderful way!
KGMom — Ushki (the corgi) does have turned out feet but I think it’s the 2 inch legs that really slow him down when climbing! He’s a fantastic hiker though!