Here is Sophie checking out all the gifts we got for the dogs and cats. She was a little jealous of all the treats they were getting. We took them moist cat and dog food, cat treats, dog treats plus lots of new dog and cat toys. As a thank you for taking the donations we got a Christmas ornament. Yea, a new ornament for our tree.
Nosey Brady had to see what all the fuss was about as well. At one point (of course after the camera was turned off) he stood on his back legs to look in the bag.
Here is Wayside Waifs. It started out as a tiny shelter out of a house. It has grown into a very modern facility that can house hundreds of dogs and cats. They also have a pet cemetery as well as 2 large dog parks.
Once we got inside Sophie became very nervous. They were in the middle of talking different dogs out for their daily walks. Sophie hasn't been around too many dogs and this made her a little nervous. Can you tell she was nervous in this picture?
Sophie was wonderful with Santa. Here she was giving Santa a kiss. I loved that they took the time and took about 20 pictures and let us choose which ones we wanted. When we walked up to Santa he got up, picked her up and put her on his lap. Sophie was a little distracted with all the people there, but overall did very well. Everyone loved this picture and they asked if they could use this for next years promotion. How cool would that be if Sophie's picture was part of their promotion for next year. Our baby may be a star after all.
Here's another picture of Sophie. She's was such a good girl and we had a blast with her today. We ended up spending about an hour and half at the celebration today.While we were there one of the dog walkers came by with the cutest mix Shar-Pei. She had the Shar-pei face, but not the wrinkles. She was too cute. We found out that her name was Sophie. The dog walker hung out with us for about 20 minutes and our Sophie and the other Sophie seemed to get along great. This dog had been at the shelter for two months and her adoption fee today was only $55. We were ready to bring her home. Laura went back to look at her one more time and she noticed on the information form that she should not be around cats. There went that idea. Can you imagine being in a house with 3 Sophies? We can't either.
This next part is for "anonymous" that asked me to say hi to her friend at the shelter. Sharon says "HI" to you and talked fondly of you and the work you did at Wayside Waifs.
It was a wonderful day that the three of us will not soon forget. It really is better to give then receive.
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I was very proud to be there with Sophie dog. She was so good. I look forward to doing this next year.
On behalf of all the animals at Wayside, thank-you for remembering them at the holiday season. And thanks for saying hello to Sharon. I'm going to be back there volunteering full speed in a few months. I miss it there so much it hurts...(I'm 450 miles away from KC right now). Your Sophie photo with Santa is 'da bomb! Thanks again from the critters there and Merry Christmas to you, Laura and your pets!
laura--it was a great day with the two of you. can't wait to do this again next year
anonymous--you're welcome for saying hi to sharon. here's one more secret...i know you're first name now. but i'll keep it a secret. :)
That really does sound like the best day! Thanks for sharing it with us!
What a wonderful tradition you've begun for those that can't speak for themselves. Your Sophie looks so good with Santa. Merry Christmas!
sassy--it was a very good day. thanks for enjoying all my blogs
kitty--it really was a good day.
andi--sophie was so good with santa. it was the best day
I'm glad Sophie had a good day. It is too bad that the 3rd Sophie isn't a "cat dog." It would have been interesting . . . holler "Sophie" and be trampled! I love the kissing-Santa picture! Of course, you know that Sophie Dog is one of my favorite beings in this world, and almost any picture of her is good I think.
Wish I were there. :'(
traci--thanks so much. sophie is a cutie and loves her picture being taken..well most of the time
lynilu--we wish you were here as well. we miss you so much. and we do know that sophie is so precious to you.
What a fabulous tradition to start!! Sounds like everyone had a wonderful day........:)
Tooooooo cute.
I'm glad you all had a good day. I love Wayside Waifs and the work they do there. One of our dogs was adopted there. We live very close to it and I have to keep myself away so I don't end up bringing any more animals home. With two dogs, two cats, and the human baby our house is already pretty full.
boo7--we thought it was a wonderful tradition to start as well. we had to much fun and can't wait to do it again next year
ragged--thanks
dee--we find it hard not wanting to bring all the little dogs and cats home.
The picture of Sophie with Santa is fantastic! I love it! I think its wonderful that you remember the animals at the shelter during the holidays...I am sure they are usually forgotten! We should all make it a tradition!
That Santa looks kind of young, doesn't he??? Oh Sophie dog, Merry Christmas!!
emily--thanks..we thought it was a cute picture of sophie as well
sandra--not only was that santa young, but he was way too skinny. it was pretty funny. sophie wishes you a merry x-mas as well.
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