Weekend early morning walk ....

As it was the weekend we all got out (not so) early and went for a reasonably long walk in and around the forest. Sora really enjoys the more open spaces rather than the forest tracks as they give her more freedom to run around. Go for it Sora!

Sora had an overnight visitor!!

At the weekend Sora had a new friend (Abi) come and stay. Abi's owners had to go away overnight and as she is only 11 weeks old they wanted someone responsible, like Sora, to look after her. Sora had a really good time, but sometimes got a little fed up of Abi's constant attention. Still, Sora was really patient and we were very proud of her. Abi is a Border Collie - Huntaway cross.

Lunch at the reserve and evening at the lake ....

Sora was really lucky today. At lunchtime S took her down to the reserve near the lake and before dinner M & S took her to the beach. 

Come on, play with me!!!

Sometimes after dinner Sora gets really enthusiastic about playing. The other night she saw M relaxing on the couch and decided she had to play with her.

An afternoon at the lakeshore !!

Sora spent the afternoon down at the lakeshore. With both M & S there she had a lot of fun in the lake retrieving a stick. We figure she went in at least 20 times, and on the return trip we intentionally didn't walk back along the beach. She must have expended a lot of energy as she's hanging round for dinner which is unusual.

Back in the forest ....

Sora has been enjoying being back in the forest near S's work. She isn't big on endurance, maybe because of her spine and leg issues, but she loves to run round at her own pace with sticks or pine cones and soak up the atmosphere. Go for it Sora ....

お帰りなさいソラちゃん

S was away for three weeks so Sora had her longest ever stay in the kennels. The last time she was there for a few days she seemed to get very anxious and lost weight. This time, despite it being almost twice as long, Sora was fine. When S arrived to collect her she was outside playing with another German Shepherd. She been following S around the house and has seemed a little unsettled but otherwise is her normal self. Well done Sora.