Dog Day Afternoon

Sunday was spent with my family at my moms house in Riverside. The house my mom lives in is the house I grew up in. It was built the same year I was born and we moved in when I was 4 months old. Obviously I feel strong ties to the home and everything in it. My mom was always very good about having pets for me and my sisters. Recently our favorite dog of all time, Captain, passed away at the age of 13. He lived a great life and made us all very happy. A few years ago, my mom decided to get Captain a play mate. Morgan is a standard poodle and just turned 3 years old. We bought him in Ohio and because we didn't want him to be shipped my mom flew me to Ohio to pick him up. He flew home the whole way on my lap (they let you get away with more in first class) I look at him now and cant imagine him ever fitting in my lap. Here he is taking a snooze.
Since Captain passed away, Morgan needed a companion, so of course my mom got online and found Riley. Riley is a Goldendoodle and is only about 4 an a half months old. He is so much fun and full of energy. Obviously, he wears Morgan out quickly.

My sister brought both of her dogs up too. This is Cha Cha. She was found at the pound. My sister chose her because she was the only dog that didn't bark at her, she just sat and stared at her. When they first brought her home, she was skin and bones, and now she is fat and healthy. She is one of the ugliest dogs I have ever seen, but also the sweetest. So sweet that the ugliness disappears.