Granny sun worshipper

Alayne got this shot a few minutes ago this afternoon.  That's blind-and-deaf Granny (Duchess) doing her sun worshipper thing.  I've mentioned before that Granny loves to be outside, more so than nearly all of our other dogs, as long as the sun is out.  Today was a fairly brisk fall day, and contrary to the forecast, we ended up with some very nice sunshine.  That brought Granny outside, and she has an uncanny knack for finding the warmest place to be — in this case, right against the door of Kelly's Cottage.  She was clearly enjoying soaking in the sun and having the white door reflect it back onto her.  This is a classic pose for her, too — chin up, ears out sideways, little black nose pointed straight at the sun.

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20 responses to “Sun Worshipper”

  1. Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin Avatar
    Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin

    Hummmmm!!! Daily meditation! She is so cute & sweet! My heart leaps with joy when I see a picture of her basking in the sunshine & enjoying it so much after so many years of being locked away from it. Thank you for changing her life & giving her such an awesome pleasure!

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  2. Shirley * James * Portland, OR Avatar
    Shirley * James * Portland, OR

    Smart Granny!

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  3. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    She is absolutely precious. I love her sunbathing pose…great picture!

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  4. Nina Avatar
    Nina

    So glad to see that Duchess is enjoying the sun…making up for the time spent in the garage. She looks so precious and adorable!!!!

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  5. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    Thanks for the reminder that life can be that simple, and that great contentment can come from things we take for granted.

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  6. Moon Rani Avatar
    Moon Rani

    Dear, little Granny, you look precious as you sunbathe. Soak up all the sun you can to make up for those years in the garage, lovey.

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  7. Cora Avatar
    Cora

    After living in a garage most of her life…I cannot help but shed a tear looking at this picture of joy and freedom….at last.

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  8. Carla Polastro-Nigro Avatar

    What a sweet, sweet portrait of precious Duchess/Granny! It just melts my heart…
    Every time I see a picture of Duchess, I wish I were at RDR, so that I could hold her tight and cuddle with her! I’m so glad she can spend her last years in such a wonderful place, free to worship the sun every chance she gets!:-)

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  9. Jennie Wiseman Avatar
    Jennie Wiseman

    What a great picture! Did she have her sun block on? Thank you for all that you two do for these animals.

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  10. Janet in Cambridge Avatar
    Janet in Cambridge

    Sweet Granny, loving life.

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  11. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    I am so happy to see this little old lady having some happiness in her life. What a love!

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  12. gayle Avatar
    gayle

    So glad to see she is enjoying life. What a sweetie.

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  13. Laura & Levi Avatar
    Laura & Levi

    She is enjoying the warmth of the sun and the crisp fall air. She has the look of pure contentment and who wouldn’t after being kept in the garage!! You enjoy every bit of it granny. You deserve it!!!

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  14. Suzanne Avatar
    Suzanne

    She soooo deserved to find a home at RDR. She is beautiful!!!

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  15. Barbara Techel Avatar

    What an absolute sweet photo! Reminds us to all take a moment to enjoy the sun, huh? I love the shadow cast behind her also.
    Barbara
    a.k.a. Frankie’s mom

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  16. Miranda Avatar
    Miranda

    Sunshine and love what more could a girl want. I hope you have a sunlamp for winter months.

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  17. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    She is truly in her own little slice of heaven. I’m so happy that she will be able to spend the rest of her life at the ranch.

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  18. Margaret Avatar
    Margaret

    This is so heartwarming, especially as noted, that she had spent “most of her life living in a garage in California”. Simple pleasures. What a sweetheart!

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  19. Lisa Avatar

    That is so precious! Sweet little angel. That just warms my heart looking at her enjoying the sunshine. 🙂

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  20. Boundforglory Avatar
    Boundforglory

    Not many animals enjoy the sunshine like Granny; she’s a good example of appreciating the simple things in life, like sunshine on your face.

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