Josh sometimes wonders how it is that when Mom and Dad call/email, they immediately ask how Bud is ... and oh by the way, how is Josh doing? My friend Lindsay's mom asks about Bud, and I don't even know the woman. Anyway, here are some pics of Bud, and yes Mom, he's doing just fine ...
- Here's Bud at the top of the stairs, looking curiously vacant (his favorite expression):
- I got this contraption for him yesterday:
The one end is a corkscrew that goes in the ground. The spiral thing stretches out to 12 feet. He seems not to mind being tied up too horribly, although he must miss Oxford with its lack of leash-laws.
- (Above) Bud with Neville and Constance. This a rare moment for Constance, who isn't crazy about the dog.
There are a number of
Ridgeback rescue organizations out there. The most well-funded seem to be
Ridgeback Rescue of the United States and
Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. The
available dogs from
RRUS are older, but they do have puppies available sometimes.
Ridgebacks have a lot of hound in them, and many end up on the streets because of this. If you've ever owned a Beagle, you know how it is. Still,
Ridgebacks are awesome dogs, and they get along well with everything from cats to kids, as Josh's priest friend Ruth will attest. She brought her kids over one afternoon to bake, and Bud ended up having his way with young John. At least he doesn't bite!
Coming Soon: "Bud in the Key of G"--a short film of Bud wandering aimlessly to classical music (an instant classic)
