Alayne and I were doing some random videotaping yesterday afternoon, and I thought you’d enjoy this one-minute clip I shot when we walked into the front yard of Widget’s House.  There’s nothing in particular going on and it ends a bit abruptly, but it will give you a good idea of what some of our little characters are like.

On the video I point out blind Emmy Lou racing around, but what I didn’t notice at the time was the other figure running big circles … deaf Tyler.  Right after the start of the video you’ll see a white shape come streaking in, then moments later he’s in the background making a big loop.  That’s Tyler.

Travis, our boy with a fused jaw, is also in this.  He loves to jump on people, which he knows he is NOT supposed to do, but he does it anyway, then immediately sits down at your feet and does a tail-twitter thing.  He knows he’s guilty, he looks guilty, but it feels so good he can’t help himself.

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14 responses to “The Front Yard”

  1. Carolyn Kupferschmid Avatar
    Carolyn Kupferschmid

    Where did all the snow go? They are all handsome fellas. But thanks for showcasing “sort of” my boyfriend Tyler. If he could only stand still! If angels are walking on earth(and I think they truly are), then welcome to earth, Alayne and Steve.

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  2. Nina Avatar
    Nina

    So glad the snow is gone!!! Great clip showing the dogs having fun! Wish I could be there to play with them!!

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  3. shelby Avatar
    shelby

    Love the video! Man I sooo love that boy Travis, He is the most beautiful dog I think I’ve ever seen. But SSSSHHHHHH Don’t tell my girl dog at home, she’d be crushed. Tee hee Thanks for being such Angels to all the critters!

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  4. Linda O'Neill Avatar

    Keep making these videos, Steve and Alayne! The dogs are absolutely beautiful in every way…and it always makes my day to see them.

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  5. Carole Avatar
    Carole

    Where is Brody and how is he doing?
    He came from my area, and the local paper ran a story about him. Bless you for all you do.

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  6. Lahna Zandi Avatar
    Lahna Zandi

    I learned about your Sanctuary a couple of week’s ago and I think you are Amazing people. I see animal’s running around so happy and it bring’s tear’s to my eye’s that these animal’s have a place to go. I plan on doing a fund raiser for Rolling Dog Ranch, as soon as possible. I just got finished helping raise money for a local charity that donates to Noah’s Wish, Animal Blood Bank,ect. It is called, “People Helping Pet’s”, also know as the Coral Spring’s Dog Day Run. Veterinarian, Dr. Steven Paul has been doing it for 20 year’s, unfortunately in late Fall he was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, never smoked or drank. He passed away February 7, 2007, of this year. We still had the Dinner and Auction as a Tribute and Memorial. I Love animal’s too and I want this to become my next project. I think this is my calling to make a difference. As soon as I feel I can start asking for donations again, I will begin.

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  7. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Oh my gosh! That beautiful black wobbly one – what a love!! And he or she obviously adores Alayne!
    Nancy

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  8. Leigh Avatar

    I love seeing everyone in motion. It is almost as great as being there.

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  9. ginger & Tobias (the greythound) Avatar
    ginger & Tobias (the greythound)

    It certainly is nice to see some of the “Happy campers” in their daily frolicing. I love seeing the dogs running although they they are “sightless”. I think that’s amazing, but marvelous. I try to think of myself being without sight & running freely, what an amazingly free and terrific feeling that must be!
    Thank you so much for providing that for them!
    Big hugs,
    ginger & Tobias

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  10. Danielle Avatar

    Wow you were right about Wobbly Allie looking like a ballerina compared to Noodle & Wobbles! I hope to see more videos! It is awesome to see the dogs in action and see how happy they are! 🙂

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  11. heidi & the kitties Avatar
    heidi & the kitties

    Hooray for the video camera! I can’t tell you how much I love seeing the videos of all the fuzzy critters. Its so heartwarming to see them all running around, playing, and so very happy! Travis sitting there, tail a’wagging, is just the cutest!!! What a happy pooch – I just want to smooch him! Thank you again for sharing these moments with us!

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  12. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    I love the videos!! It’s so wonderful of you guys to take the time to do this…we all know how hard you are working! This is my favorite place to visit every day…wish I could set up the same kind of place here in Florida! Love to all of your “kids”!

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  13. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    ohooooooooooo –love it. Thanks for sharing some outdoor time. They all are so cute. You both are so very kind, and one of you, we know to be funny (Steve). Have a great day!

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  14. Kathy Goog Avatar
    Kathy Goog

    Widget’s house has a better view than mine! Blind dogs running; I never thought of them doing that!

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