Father's Day Part Two (and SO many pics)

We had such a great father's day. In the morning, the pups and I woke up early and let Matt sleep in. He is usually the one to get up with them early in the mornings - so I figured he could use some extra rest on his special day. That allowed me to sign his cards, wrap his gift, make some yummy coffee, and get some cleaning done. Around 8:30ish - I opened the door to our bedroom and the puppies ran onto the bed and licked him until he agreed to wake up.

Present time!!!!!!

THE DOGFATHER.

Pappy and Wally liked eating the tissue paper. 

Following present and coffee time, we got ready to meet my parents for breakfast.

Wally lays right near the shower when Matt is in it.

The boys cuddling --- and getting along for .2 seconds.

We treated my parents to breakfast then spent the rest of the day on their pontoon in Lake Koshkonog and the Rock River.

For Mother's Day - we got Lori and my mom a framed picture of Pappy and Wally.

My Dad was really concerned because we didn't include his grandcats.

So -- for Father's Day, we made sure he had a picture of Ernie and Lulu, too.

Boating Fun!!!

All four of us!

Other than getting incredibly burnt because I was totally irresponsible and didn't put on sunscreen - the day was perfect.

I know I posted this on Facebook - but Matt and I are TRULY so blessed to have the dads/parents that we do. 

They are just remarkable and SO MUCH MORE than just our parents - they are our friends.

We cherish all the moments we spend with them and cannot thank them enough for all they've done. 

I just LOVE that our wedding photographer captured this moment....

My Dad seeing me for the first time in my wedding gown right before he walked me down the aisle.

Lastly, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to my darling husband and excellent furfather - Matt!

Thank you for everything you do. Our babies ADORE you, and without you - we'd be so lost.

We are so proud and blessed to be yours!!

All shook up

Pappy's first and only fight. (Let's hope)

I'm so shaken up. 

And before I go any further, I will say that THANK GOD everone is okay. It could have been a LOT worse. Poor little Pappy...

It was a beautiful day outside- something all four of us have been waiting for a long time. Today- earlier at work, we decided today's the day! For a nice long walk!

We put on their new harnesses and started on our way. Once we were out of our neighborhood, we walked a few blocks down and decided to loop back around toward home. 

By the way, they walk SO GOOD with their chest harnesses. It's a miracle!!

Anywho- We were walking down the middle of the street when it happened. All of a sudden - to my left - I saw a huge dog running towards us. The chain - that he's always tied up on - snapped and before I knew it, he was in top of Pappy. 

Lots of growling. Lots of screaming - (from me). It happened so fast. 

"GET HIM OFF OF HIM! GET HIM OFF OF HIM!" I screamed. 

Pappy laid flat on his back. The dog on top of him- pinning him to the ground. Wally on top of him - trying to protect Pappy. And Matt on top of him - trying to pull them all apart. 

My screams were loud - apparently. People came running down the street, People came outside of their house -- everyone was trying to help EXCEPT the dog's owners. 

And before I go any farther - I want you to picture this dog. He had at least fifty pounds on Pappy. He snapped the chain that he was tied up to. He tackled Pappy in a matter of seconds. 

Sounds vicious, doesn't he!?

The dog was a brown lab. 

There is no such thing as a bad dog- just BAD owners. 

This poor dog is always, always tied up outside. Completely and utterly neglected. 

So much that, when Matt pulled him off Pappy- he was wagging his tail. Just happy that someone was giving him attention. We now think the poor dog just wanted to play, as he gets NO socialization from anyone, ever! 

Matt knocked on the owner's door for about five minutes. By this time, other people had come outside to help me calm down Pappy and Wally. 

I was on the verge of tears. 

FINALLY, a woman answered the door. 

Matt was far too kind and simply said: 

"Your dog got loose." And handed the lab back to his owner. 

We left quickly. By the time we turned the corner, we were both kneeled down cuddling them both, and trying to calm them down. 

They were pretty worked up, but I am certain that I was far more traumatized. NOW, they're happy as can be. Totally back to normal, chewing on their bones, and laying on the couch. The fun, loving babies they've always been.

We are SO thankful.

Two things though:

1) I cannot even put into words how upset I am when I see neglected dogs. I am certain if this dog had the proper leash (for his weight) and normal socialization/love/care - he wouldn't have jumped towards Pappy like that. 

If you were chained to a pole 24/7 - you'd be pretty crazy, too, huh??

2) We will definitely be taking another route from now on...