Bailey under aspen 1

We know summer is coming when we see Bailey starting to spend much of the day underneath his favorite shade tree, the aspen next to our house.  The other morning when I took the photo above, it was probably only about 9 a.m. and he was already outside.  His only complaint is that the leaves on the tree are still really small, and he isn't getting as much shade as he thought.  Many of our trees are only now leafing out — spring arrives late up here in the north!

A couple of hours later, it was quite a bit warmer and now he was stretched out for a real nap:

Bailey under aspen 2

You can see at some point he had wandered off, found one of his favorite chew toys, and brought it back to his bed for some play time.  Maybe that's what zonked him out and set him to napping?

Here's a close-up of our little guy:

Bailey under aspen 3

That's a picture of pure contentment, isn't it?

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11 responses to “A Few More Leaves, Please”

  1. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Assuming Bailey didn’t haul his bed out under the tree, here’s another example of why I love RDR. You and Alayne care enough to 1) know this is his favorite place and 2) provide a soft bed to enhance his enjoyment. Y’all don’t just take care of your animals. You really care about their individualness. (Is that a word??? LOL)

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  2. Clay Hickman Avatar
    Clay Hickman

    Just seeing these photos makes me realize again how much you do for the animals at The Ranch. Bailey lying there in complete contentment says it all.
    Thanks for all you do for them!

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  3. Janet in Cambridge Avatar
    Janet in Cambridge

    After a long, cold winter, this is just the most perfect way to spend a day. And not just for a dog. I was thinking of myself. What a good life you have, and deserve, sweet Bailey.

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  4. Carla Polastro-Nigro Avatar
    Carla Polastro-Nigro

    A little shade, a comfy bed, a chew toy: what a perfect “doggy combination”!:-)
    Bailey has plenty of reasons to be contented, hasn’t he?

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  5. Lynda Avatar
    Lynda

    Oh to have a dog’s life at Rolling Dog Ranch. Lucky Bailey.

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  6. boundforglory Avatar
    boundforglory

    Precious!!
    I’m glad you posted a closer shot of Bailey, he looks so content and comforted by his pink binky. : )
    I love what you and Alayne do for the animals!

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  7. Barbara Techel Avatar
    Barbara Techel

    Oh, this makes me wish I was a dog living on a ranch in Montana with the most wonderful people, Steve and Alayne!! Love the photo’s!
    Frankie loves it when it warms up too and spends lots of time on our deck soaking up the rays.
    ~Barbara

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  8. Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin Avatar
    Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin

    That truly is a picture of complete & utter contentment. He really is living a dog’s life with you guys. Come on leaves do your thing & give our Bailey some more shade!

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  9. Amy A Avatar
    Amy A

    Where is his drink with the little umbrella straw in it? 😉

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  10. Linda Metzger Avatar
    Linda Metzger

    Sweet Bailey, you are one of the luckiest dogs in the world.

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  11. Penny Heinrich Avatar
    Penny Heinrich

    Bailey, you’ve got the good life!

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