We had beautiful and unseasonably warm weather this weekend, so it was a perfect occasion for Pyrrha to have a friend over. We invited the recently adopted Roland, who was brought over by his surrogate handlers, my friends Celeste and Casey.
As you can see from the photos, Pyrrha and Roland were very well-matched. They got along beautifully, with no fear issues or squabbles from either of them.
We all laughed about how dogs treat objects like small children. Their reasoning goes like this: If the other dog has a stick, I MUST HAVE said stick, even if I don’t particularly like sticks. Pyr and Roland went back and forth with this general gambit for some time. Thankfully, our yard has a plenitude of sticks, so they were never bored.
At the end of the session, they were both tired and happy—and covered in each other’s slobber. (Roland also had some grass stains from sliding on his pretty white fur.) Watching dogs play is one of my all-time favorite hobbies. I could do it all day! And Pyrrha certainly needs more of it in her life. Very happy to have found another great local playmate for Pyr.
The story and the photos are fantastic. I just love seeing dogs playing, with such happy smiles on their faces. Just wonderful.
I am Roland’s “grandmother” and I loved knowing that he is so happily occupied while Sarah is home with us in Atlanta! Your Pyrrha is beautiful. They make handsome playmates!! Thank you for sharing the lovely photos. Our favorites are the two where they are running joyously around the yard with “tongues glying”.
You have to smile when you see dogs having so much fun.
Ahhh my baby! They are the cutest and best dogs. 🙂
Thanks for giving Roland a reason to smile while his mom is away. Let’s have tea and another playdate with those two rascals soon.
Oh yay, I’m so glad that Pyrrha has another doggie friend!
Just goes to show how well dogs can play together – with abandon, joy and laughter for us! Thanks for sharing the story and photos.
Aw, I love to see her so happy and carefree! There really is nothing quite like two dogs playing – it melts my heart every single time.
Yay for my dear chap Roland! very nice photos, Abby!
It looks like a great time was had by all! I love how happy they look! And what a cutie Roland is!
What a lovely way to spend the afternoon. I hope Roland is the first of many new friends for Pyrrha.
Just look at them having fun!!