Today was Bentley’s 4^th birthday. A friend of ours decided to throw him a birthday party at the park. Mike invited 11 dogs to join in the fun. Of course, we didn’t think anyone would really come, but at 10:00, we loaded the dogs into the truck and drove to the MacKay Nature Reserve to see if this event was really going to happen. As we pulled into the parking lot, there was Mike with nine other dogs waiting for Bentley and Cooper to arrive. Mrs. MacKay was even there to join in on the fun.

     There were three labs (one yellow, and two chocolate), two Bichon Frise, a Poodle a Collie/Shepherd mix, an Australian Shepherd, Golden Retriever, our Engish Springer Spaniel and our Great Dane.

     One of the owners brought Bentley a “gift” – a pound of hot dogs!  RJ, of course, broke the hot dogs up into pieces and shared with the other dog guests. Bentley also got a rawhide bone and a ham hock. I guess he thought he was in doggie heaven.  RJ had brought a bag of biscuits for our guests to enjoy.  It was amazing that these dogs could come together and be so well mannered. They played. They ate.  They rolled around in the snow and chased each other.

     After a morning of romping in the park, it was time to go home.  Bentley was pooped from his party and visiting with all his friends. Happy Birthday, Bentley!