I enjoy setting up my booth of dog toys and treats, now with a focus on travel. The assortment of people and dogs is vast. Many look a-likes, opposites, and just the perfect matches. There were several dogs working their way along the paths with the assistance of rear wheels for support. My heart truly went out to these gentle creatures. When others may have cast them out, there was someone willing to put in an effort to care.
I saw dogs that I wished would have found a different family, I saw families that were the perfect blend of character and friend. I saw caring kids and kids that really couldn't care. I saw devotion, pride, friendship and love.
It was an exhausting day. I had many wonderful chats with four legged friends and two......I was able to share some knowledge, some ideas, and I learned some as well.
I didn't make it out to the food booths, even though the scent of onions and peppers and kettle corn and friend dough was oh so tempting. I wasn't able to go visit the booths of the rescue groups to silently wish their adoptable dogs "Good Luck".... there were activities and games and hand outs and raffles and fun....I stayed in my 10X10 booth, collecting kisses and wiggles and an appreciation for the knowledge that Dog Is Good.
A special thank you to the efforts of Sterling Animal Shelter Staff and Volunteers who obviously worked long and hard at making this event a grand success. The event was well organized, staged, and enjoyable for all.
