Lucky Dogs

By: Mala

Spring has sprung here in Colorado. This is the time of year when we can get snow, rain, and sunshine all in the same day. In fact, we had our heaviest snowfall of the season just a couple of weeks ago. We have had more snow in May so far than we did in January or February. It was a strange winter.

The warm temperatures and lack of snow meant less snowshoeing and cross-country skiing and more hiking and trail running. We usually get to go downhill skiing with Dad at least once or twice in the winter, but there was never enough snow to cover the roots and rocks on the trails this year.

I don’t love trail running; I prefer a slower pace that lets me stop and sniff. I do love a good, long hike, but I’m also happy when we turn around and head home.

I was born in New Mexico, the land of enchantment, but I’m glad to have been adopted in Colorado. I’m not sure Tessie realizes how good she has it. She was flown up from Texas as a puppy and has lived in Evergreen ever since.

When Mom and Dad first adopted me, they lived in different towns. Sometimes I stayed with Dad in his Denver apartment, and other times I was with Mom at her house in Broomfield. I loved the backyard and chasing balls in the schoolyard behind the house, but I was also content to go for walks in the city. I suppose my upbringing made me pretty adaptable. I’m happy as long as we are together.

We sure are lucky dogs to get to adventure so much. As the days get longer, we’ll have more time for longer outings, camping, and a road trip or two. Summer is just around the corner, so we’ll be busy, but we’ll do our best to keep you updated on our adventures.

Wild Western Wanderers, leash up! (If you’re not familiar, our parents wrote a funny alternative to the lines from the movie Young Guns about “regulators.”)

We’re Wanderers
We explore all trails of the west
We’re real fun too
But you can’t be any stray off the street
You’ve gotta be great on the leash, 
If you know what I mean,
Earn your treats.
Wanderers, leash up!