Adventure Pack Lou, Nelly, Yoshi, and Tozai strolled Boulder Creek Path together again today. As usual, Nelly kept dry while her packmates headed to the water with no hesitation. Yoshi seemed a little surprised at the depth where he got into the creek at one point. He quickly returned to shore with Nelly and then gave her a shower by shaking off right next to her. I winced right alongside Nelly, as Yoshi was thoroughly soaked and got us both pretty wet. Lou and Tozai were sti

Adventure Pack Racer, Rey, Arlo, and Griff enjoyed another mellow stroll along Boulder Creek Path today, as the heat has quickly returned. Arlo lingered extra long in the water during our creek-side stops. The others all enjoyed cooling off but hopped back out as soon as I motioned to continue on our walk. Everybody took a load off in a shaded spot in Boulder Creek Park, but there was no rolling in the grass this time around. Variety Pack Tozai and Sanni wrestled around at th

Adventure Pack Tozai, Sanni, and Bear rushed down into Boulder Creek at the beginning of our pack walk. Nelly hung out on the lowest step and got a drink. She winced and ducked away whenever Bear would shake off nearby, but she kept coming back down to the step. Bear came over to check on Nelly, and they sniffed noses for a minute while Tozai lay down to soak and Sanni chilled beside him. Sanni was in the habit of pulling ahead a bit until she switched positions with Tozai; t

Adventure Pack There was a downpour just after we parked at The Peoples' Crossing, so we waited in the packmobile until it settled down to a light sprinkle. Arlo was nervous about the rolls of thunder in the distance, but he mustered the courage to continue up the mountain. Racer made a move toward the ditch when we crossed it, but quickly gave up the attempt to draw us down to it when she noticed it was dry. The skies gradually cleared more and more as we made our way up and

Adventure Pack We started up the mountain at The Peoples' Crossing but turned back early when the sun came out from behind the clouds and started beating on us. Carl tested the waters on a small ledge at the bottom of the stone steps at Eben G. Fine Park while his packmates got right in. Bear gets so happy when he's in the water and shows it with his playful head tosses. Tozai and Rey were tamer in their enjoyment but happily lingered in the creek until I spurred the group on

Ruffers, who has been an anchor of the pack since 2014, is no longer with us. She passed away with chronic kidney disease this past Thursday. Ruffers brought a playful spirit to the pack from the moment she joined. She would often be seen in play-bows around Valmont Dog Park, inviting packmates Coco, Sputnik, Mamacita, and countless others to chase or wrestle around with her. Throughout the years, she welcomed new pack members like Colby, Rey, Zoey, and Avo with the same invi

Adventure Pack Nelly chilled on a nearby boulder while her packmates got into Boulder Creek at the start of our pack walk. During our second stop at the creek, Yoshi did some doggie-paddling in a pocket of deep water. Sanni went to the same area but the water wasn't quite deep enough for her to swim so she just stood and let the water flow past her. Lou stuck to shallower water, where she lay down for a good soak. Nelly stretched her neck down from the bank to get a drink wit

Adventure Pack Rey and Arlo started off the hike by getting lots of love from a friendly hiker who asked to say hello. Griff and Racer stood by while their gregarious counterparts wiggled and leaned into the pets they were getting. The ditches at The Peoples' Crossing are dry but still it was cool and cloudy enough today for the pack to venture up the mountain trails. Racer and Arlo both turned to head down to Silver Lake Ditch when we crossed the small footbridge on our way

Adventure Pack Bear, Racer, Arlo, and Lucy had to skip the first watering spot at Een G. Fine Park again because it was occupied. Arlo's protest was briefer today, as he is starting to get used to the fact that we can't always go there. Arlo, Racer, and Bear were all very excited to get in and get wet when we found a good spot further down the creek. Lucy was more hesitant about getting into the water today - not as much as her sister, Nelly, but she did step in very delicate

Adventure Pack Racer enjoyed wading in the deep water at Boulder Creek, while Arlo did his bows; Griff got in up to his elbows; Imogene only got her paws wet as she stuck to the shallowest waters. We spent a pretty long while at the water during our two stops, so we didn't get as far down the creek as usual. Arlo enjoyed rolling in the grass at Central Park and then Imogene pounced on him when he got back up. Griff kicked up grass after each spot he marked along the way. Vari