First lesson on turning a non-purse-dog into a purse dog: Find something they fit inside, and make sure it has shoulder straps. (For those who don’t know, dogs aren’t allowed on NYC subways unless they’re in some sort of kennel, purse, or other tote. Obviously, a 40-lb Shar Pei/Lab mix isn’t the usual breed one expects to see being carried around, but we made it work so she could join us on the day’s hike. China did pretty well for her first train ride, and lots of people came up to pet her.
That’s the wife in the blue hat, and the rest of our hiking group, heading off into a brisk morning. The dog is further up, but blends in with the leaves.
And a view from inside the mine, looking out. Everyone stood around marveling at the sound of their own echoes. The dog is once more barely visible at the bottom of the picture. Whew. Nice little trek outside the city which left everyone with wobbly legs and grumbling stomachs, despite a lunch break and many granola bars. Beautiful day, with the trees displaying all their glorious Fall colors, which they are famous for. Of course, after all her running around the woods, we pulled 30 ticks (yes, literally that many, we counted) off the dog.
I know. This post isn’t about writing in any way, but hey, we all need a little fresh air from time to time, right?
I see that smile.
Yeah, I smiled reading this post.
And I laughed out loud (sorry, China) when I saw that puppy-carrier.
Not quite a tea-cup pup, is she?
have to say…never thought I’d see YOU toting a dog! lol that’s awesome!!!
oh my… she looks pleased as punch in that carrier!
Josh: I loved the picture of you and China. You both looked like a match; the perfect dog for you and Jen. Love, Mimi
I never thought I’d be making a Paris Hilton fashion statement with any kind of purse dog, but there you have it.
Whole new meaning to the phrase “doggy bag,” huh?
Joshman
Whoever wrote that “necessity is the Mother of invention, certainly must have had you in mind. Great photos
Love
Grandad and Jane