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* Before leaving for vacation, we dropped Oscar the Puppy off at a “pet resort.” It was a nice place, very clean. Oscar had a two-room suite and his own flat-screen TV. And the price was more than reasonable, so, I figured, what the heck.

The “resort” owners posted pics of Oscar on their Facebook page. Here he is tearing around the place like he does when he needs to blow off some energy…

He made some new friends and played Frisbee…

Some of the other dogs couldn’t keep up with him, but this one turned out to be his bestest buddy…

And then he got a haircut…

Yikes!!!

Man, that’s short. He looks so different I wouldn’t recognize him on the street.

Oh, well, it’ll grow out.

Here’s a pic I took on our way home…

You might be able to see in his eyes how tired he was. He played very hard. But he’s happy to be home. I’m happy he’s home, too.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 1:56 pm

Comments

Don’t you think Oscar is a little young to have a tv in his room?

Comment by Nonplussed Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 1:59 pm
Seriously, Rich, you need to add a “like” button to some of these posts.

Comment by Elo Kiddies Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 2:05 pm
Rich:

Was that a place in Springfield? If so do you mind if I ask where? I might be in need of their services soon myself and need a reputable establishment.

Comment by Farker Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 2:07 pm
===Was that a place in Springfield?===

No. Metro East area. We flew out of St. Louis.

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 2:09 pm
@Rich

Cool thanks!

Comment by Farker Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 2:16 pm
we call the energy burning “the nut run”!…just took our Wheaton to Yellowstone & Tetons, not sure if he enjoyed THAT long of a car ride

Beautiful dog Rich

Comment by Glass half full Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 2:18 pm
===“the nut run”===

It’s certainly something to behold.

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 2:21 pm
The kennel is called “June’s Pet Resort” if anyone’s interested. It’s near Trenton.

http://www.junespetresort.com/

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 2:22 pm
Man that is a metric ton of cute….

Comment by OneMan Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 2:22 pm
Do they take teenage children? J/K.
Thanks for the tip.

Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 2:56 pm
Oscar cam should be on right at the end of session, kind of like how Puppy Bowl is on during the Superbowl.

Comment by Amalia Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 3:00 pm
How do you know you had a good vacation? You need a vacation AFTER your vacation.

Great pictures, Rich. The weekend can not come quick enough for both of you, I bet.

Thanks for sharing.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 3:18 pm
I’m really concerned about the quality of that place. Look at that those doors, cleary subpar and not up the standards Oscar should expect as being the Offical Cap Fax Canine.

Comment by Give Me A Break Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 3:23 pm
=== Look at that those doors, cleary subpar ===

Funny.

My first impression of the place was that it smelled clean and it was quiet. They work hard at scrubbing and they keep the pets active and, therefore, tired, so there’s little to no barking. I really was impressed, historically accurate copper doors or not.

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 3:27 pm
Congrads - heard you’re soon going to be a “Grandpa”!!!!!

Comment by 4 percent Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 3:28 pm
I already am. Twice.

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 3:32 pm
We got a puppy in June. I keep telling my wife that a tired dog is a happy dog.

Oscar should bookend every slow day.

Comment by ChrisB Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 3:36 pm
THESE ARE CLASSICS. This should be subscriber content.

Comment by Dan Bureaucrat Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 3:40 pm
Bet the only thing keeping you from staying there was the mandatory haircut, eh? Looks like a nice place. I do rather like his new friends. I think a play date is in order. BTW, How come Barton can’t watch Oscar too. Filling in means 100%.

Comment by A guy... Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 3:42 pm
= How come Barton can’t watch Oscar too. Filling in means 100%. =

Rich, can I borrow the banishment hammer?

Comment by Barton Lorimor Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 4:31 pm
Actually, Barton, that’s not a bad idea.

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 4:31 pm
Wonderful photos Rich! You can tell that IL Oscar is smiling. You have been taken by this new family member…hook, line, and sinker. Barton the Babysitter? Excellent idea. Thank you for a glimpse at your new life as dad.

Comment by Maxine Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 5:28 pm
I.LOVE.Oscar!

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 7:29 pm
Super Cute!

Comment by Allen Skillicorn Thursday, Sep 12, 13 @ 11:08 pm
Oscar is so cute. So glad you chose June’s Pet Resort, just 8 miles away. Give us a look see when you are in the area again. Hoping you enjoyed the vacation and good food.
Love you.

Comment by Aunt Jan Friday, Sep 13, 13 @ 1:04 pm