Hallie plays Santa to bring Holiday Cheer!

POC Members Wayne and Naomi sent this great picture of their Golden Retriever Hallie.  Hallie sported this lovely outfit to bring some Holiday cheer to the Seal Rock Rehabilitation Center.

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Dog Walking 101

Excerpt from the November Newsletter…by Sue Walsh, POC President and Editor of Newsletter

Today as the dogs and I went on our walk, I began to think about all the benefits of “dog walking.”  And I thought it might be neat to list a few, the ones that I miss, well, I am sure you will easily think up.

1. Patience level – there is a certain calmness that seems to result after a good walk.
2. Noise level – it is definitely quieter when we get in from our walks.
3. Cheap entertainment – Except for the “expense” of a few good collars, leashes and a pair of shoes, it doesn’t cost anything to get out there.  And we often run into neighbors and friends and enjoy a good chat.  Also, this time of year, how can you beat the scenery around here?
4. Weight control – seems like I don’t worry so much about the food consumption if we have been faithful about our walks.
5. Adventure time – great opportunity to “hunt and see who has been there a head of you.”
6. Bonding time – with everyone going in so many different directions, this is a good time to be all together as a group.
7. Quiet time – no TVs, computers, or phones (cell stays home) out here, good time to listen tot he world around you.

Yup–nothing beats a good walk!!  At least for me, oh, and I am sure the dogs get something out of it as well.