Before you snap to judgment – no, I did not take my dog to see Santa Claus. He was staying at Camp Bow Wow, where the kind staff arranged a photo day for all of the dogs. But, isn’t this the funniest photo of Parker? It’s like he’s saying to himself, “Don’t be afraid. Look dignified. Look dignified.”
What do the Grinch and Parker have in common? Absolutely nothing. However, last month, we met up with our friends and their Cavaliers for a charming Grinch photo for a good cause – the Mastiff Rescue Foundation.
Since adopting Parker, I’ve become keenly aware of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. It’s funny – you either absolutely love the breed or mistake them for Cocker Spaniels, or in Parker’s case, an Irish Setter. No kidding – I’ve been asked that more than once. The latest Cavalier sighting was in the movie, “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.” A great movie, given the dismal and eye-opening topic, made even better with the addition of adorable Blenheim Cavies.
No, this isn’t Parker – it’s his mom. Thanks to Crystalridge Cavaliers, we were able to catch up with Parker’s mom, Katie – who is now named Ella. She is living with a family in Madison, Wis., who love her just as much as we do Parker. In addition to bearing a keen resemblance, Ella has many of the same character traits as Parker. She quietly snores when sleeping, gets a kick out of playing with big, fluffy pillows, and is always up for a car ride. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to keep in touch with Ella and her new forever family.
