CHRISTMAS PARTY FUN

Thanks to all the humans and pooches who made this year's party so enjoyable. We had cool weather, a LOT of puppies, at least as many people, nice food and good chats.

Thank you to everyone who contributed and especially to Anna. Anna said she didn't really do anything, but there is always a need for someone to take the lead and propose a day and time and so on to get a group of people organised...so thank you to Anna for being that person. It was much appreciated by all.

So here's a small roll call of photos... if you have more photos and want to make them available to the group please email them to forrestparkpooches at gmail dot com...note that we will crop out the humans before posting them, as this is meant to be a doggy blog.

The Pageant Pups

You know the ones... with the mum or dad who forces poor junior into a costume to live the dream that they themselves failed to achieve... oh wait, we are talking about pups here not kiddies...

In all honesty the costumed pups were totally cool and made the event instantly festive in their bright colours and bells. Their mums and dads should be congratulated not only on their creativity but also their ability to actually catch their pups, get the costumes on them and have them keep them on! Here are just a few of the pictures - in addition Pippin, Angus, Bunny and others wore costumes or decorations, but were either too quick or too shy to be photographed:

Maddox and Jeffrey have each sacked their wardrobe people for not ensuring exclusivity in their outfit this year!






The Presents

Yes, when the present bag was opened the pups had a rush of blood to the head and many noses were pressed into the bag at once. As he is the current Puppy of the Month, Pepper was granted the right to choose first present... silly Riley went home without his, but he can pick it up later this week.

All of the presents were just great and thanks to everyone who participated. It was amusing to see pooch parents encouraging their pups to take a gift from the bag, and a few pups are clearly experienced gift openers able to tear paper in quick time to get through to the yummy treats inside.

More than one human noted that when the presents were opened and the treat munching began the pooches were the quietest they had been all afternoon!




The Chicken Did It!

A note to the person who put the chicken in the present sack... next year, can you please bring treats instead!

This toy was immediately loved and wanted by multiple puppies... so much so a small melee broke out over it. Much canine gruffing and human amusement!













The Human Food Factor

So many FFP pups know well which humans are treat carriers and who the soft touches are. Having a party where in addition to treats
human food was present was just too much for some.

Riley was moderately successful in his attempts to encourage his mum to share.

Lola, however, made the greatest effort in trying to access the human food. After several fruitless hops on her back legs as she tried to both see and taste the food on the table she took a step back and simply leapt onto the table. She was quickly lifted off and so managed only a single lick in Tasha's glass, but certainly gained the admiration of many there for her athleticism.




Spare a thought...
... for poor Genghis.

He had not two but four parts of his body removed last Monday - not only his boys but also his dew claws. This, coupled with a few warm days and some antibiotics, and wee Genghis was more interested in cuddles than playing. He did look cute though!

A safe and happy holiday period to all!