Hey everybody! It’s me, your friend Penny!
Guess what? Mom is sneaky. I don’t think any of you should trust her. Cause you could be taking a nap and minding your own business when suddenly she’ll put your harness on and you’ll find yourself in the car! With no explanation!

And suddenly you’re at a place you’ve never seen before and it smells like other dogs and you’re kind of confused…and a really big horse of a dog (mom said it was a Great Dane) comes in behind you and you ask your mom to pick you up.
And of course she does.
And then you might find yourself in a kennel! In a noisy ‘room’ of your own and you don’t know what’s happening…and a nice girl comes and takes you outside to the yard which seemed nice, but most of the time you’re in your room watching dogs go back and forth.

And you begin to wonder if you’ll ever see mom again. And you kinda wonder if you even want to given she left you here in the first place.
And then, the most wonderful thing happens! The nice girl takes you on a walk and through a couple doors and there is your mom!
And you jump up and down a whole bunch and mom kisses you on the nose and asks if you want to go home. What a silly question, of course you want to go home!

And you’ll bark at her almost all the way home. Cause you have a lot to say. Yes you do.
So tell me, people, does this sound like an adventure to you?
August 1, 2024 at 8:09 pm
Uh oh. Did mom leave you alone there for a while, Penny? Hmm-mm. This might be an interesting adventure. Report back!
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August 2, 2024 at 9:25 am
I was there for 59 years, Ms. Lois! I swear! Of course that’s the dog math equivalent of 6 hours. Mom said I had to be “evaluated” before this kennel would put me on the approved list. Mom says I passed.
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August 1, 2024 at 8:21 pm
I KNOW she appreciated YOUR feedback – and MORE!
H&K&W,
Willow & Phyll
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August 2, 2024 at 9:26 am
Oh yes, mom was very interested in what I had to say. And when we got home after my 6 hour adventure I crashed for the rest of the night. It’s hard to stay alert for 6 hours when you’re in crazyland!
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August 1, 2024 at 8:31 pm
it does sound a bit adventurous to me. Benny can you ask your mom for us how long you were there in human time?
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August 10, 2024 at 10:30 pm
just about 6 hours, Ms. Ellen!
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August 1, 2024 at 9:06 pm
Sounds like you did really well on your “adventure”, Penny!
Deb
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August 2, 2024 at 9:26 am
I did, Ms. Deb! Mom said the kennel had to evaluate me, so I stayed there for 6 hours on my best behavior (cause I was too nervous to show my true self, you know?) and I passed!
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August 1, 2024 at 10:11 pm
Poor traumatized baby!
I’m so proud of you for surviving!
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August 2, 2024 at 9:27 am
Well it was hard, Ms. Linda! I was there for a gazillion hundred million days, or 6 hours, give or take. I got evaluated to see if I can be kenneled there in the future. Mom says I passed. I said of course I did.
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August 1, 2024 at 10:52 pm
Penny, it does sound like an adventure, and I sure don’t blame you for barking at Mom all the way home.
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August 2, 2024 at 9:28 am
Well, Ms. Laurie, I had a thing or two to say to mom. But then when we got home I crashed for the rest of the night. It’s exhausting being on guard for 6 hours and then having to explain it all to mom. I’m sitting on her foot right now so she doesn’t leave me again.
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August 2, 2024 at 6:55 am
How long did Penny stay in the kennel? Sounds like she did well, for being in a kennel. How did the kennel measure up for mom? I remember the first time Ivy went to the kennel, she came back changed, a lot calmer! Fern on the other hand..
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August 2, 2024 at 9:30 am
I stayed there for a hundred million hours, Mr. Clay! Or, in mom-time, 6 hours, just to be evaluated by the kennel staff. Mom said I had to do that so that if she needs a place to put me I’ll be all set. Right. I think she should take me EVERYWHERE all the TIME! Mom says it’s a real nice kennel and the young ladies working there all loved me and stuff. Well, I AM cute, how could they not! ANYWAY. I guess this is where I’ll be if mom and dad decide to have some time to themselves someday. It’s not so bad, but my favorite spot is still with my breeder Mama S. and my doggie mom Vivian.
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August 2, 2024 at 8:29 am
Ah dear Penny! Adventures like these are sometimes necessary. Moms are never happy to have to make our babies have these adventures, however, it gives us peace of mind to know they are well cared for at times when we can’t do it ourselves.
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August 2, 2024 at 9:32 am
I suppose so, Ms. Karma, and it wasn’t bad you know? But I don’t want mom to know that cause I want her to feel guilty that she left me for 6 whole hours yesterday! I’m sitting on her foot right now so she can’t go anywhere without me knowing!
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August 2, 2024 at 12:08 pm
oh Penny! That looks like it is probably a lovely place!! But……Mom shouldn’t have tricked you! How long did they let you play outside? You shouldn’t be cooped up in your room! I don’t blame you telling Mom off on the way home! Love, Levi
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August 3, 2024 at 12:05 pm
Mama said they told her they only took me out once. I guess they had so many doggies to get outside. I did get to watch doggies go back and forth and that was interesting. My room has a big gate on the front that I can see out of, so lots to keep me interested. I didn’t nap even one second!
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August 3, 2024 at 3:06 pm
oh Penny I wish they could have let you play more! But…it’s still interesting watching the other doggies! Once you are more used to it, you’ll sleep!!!
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August 2, 2024 at 1:47 pm
Miss Penny, something tells me that if you had to be evaluated for 6 hours (or a million-and-a-half years!), that’s probably a quality kennel (even if you don’t really want to be separated from your parents). I mean, if they’re that particular about which dogs they agree to watch over, they probably want to be sure the dogs get along with them (and vice-versa). Anyway, it’s not like your mom is going to willingly leave you behind all the time, right? And it looks like a nice front porch. And I expect your mom kept you in suspense for two reasons: 1) she didn’t want you to fret and worry over what was happening, and 2) she didn’t really know if she could leave you without her eyes going all leaky and stuff.
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August 3, 2024 at 12:06 pm
Well, you’re probably right, Ms Debbie. She knows how I can worry about stuff. And she did look like she might have leaky eyes when she came back to get me. I guess she had second thoughts, huh!? But now she says I’ve got ‘reservations’ for the end of August. Whatever that means.
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August 2, 2024 at 2:45 pm
From the inside looking out this is pretty funny. Sorry Penny. I speak from experience when I say you’ll be fine and more than likely your Mom will be too. Inside secret well loved Shelties are usually favorite daycampers (when they aren’t too yappy) And you know what else–when shelties come with nice, Moms they receive bonus love and treats!
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August 3, 2024 at 12:07 pm
Well, it’s good to know an expert like you feel I’ll be ok with this. I think I will too. I will just have to buckle down and start sucking up to those nice girls. They say they’ll let me play outside 3 or 4 times a day, so that’s good. And maybe I can worm a treat out of them too.
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August 2, 2024 at 9:26 pm
Well Penny, you are smiling away on the porch, so I guess YOU passed muster with your possible caretakers and they passed muster with MOM. It is always good to have an ace in the hole as you get through life. My words of advice for the evening. 🙂
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August 3, 2024 at 12:08 pm
Yep, mom says it’s good to have a backup plan, that’s for sure.
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August 3, 2024 at 10:23 am
Oh Penny! So glad you survived a jabillion hours in that place!
That front porch looks pretty cute, and now you know your mom will always come back for you ❤ She worked hard to find the bestest place for you.
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August 3, 2024 at 12:09 pm
I know, Ms. Sara. I just wish I could go with mom and daddy no matter where they go! Mom says I have to learn to sleep in a tent first. Or a hotel room. Maybe both. Hmmmm….
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August 13, 2024 at 3:18 pm
Oh no not a scary place, sounds like you were safe and entertained:) Sometimes it is good to find a safe place before it is needed!
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