Sunday, March 1, 2015
Back To The Beach
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Back To The Beach
Even though it is still considered Winter and is chilly here (we know we have no room to complain but for Florida it has been a bit on the nippy side) we took a trip to the beach. (It was the warmest of the cool days.) You could certainly tell that it was the warmest day as the beach was packed. This would be our first trip to the dog beach since Henry has officially been blind.
There were several dogs there and quite a few fisherman, plenty of small children and a fair share of seniors, as well. So, it was an eclectic bunch. We were a little apprehensive that the large crowd may give Henry a bit of unease, but that was probably just us. He can't see, so how does he even know that there are tons of people milling around? Our concern was him navigating and bumping into stuff and getting in people's way or tangled in fishing line. (He has not really mastered the fact that we need to lead him a bit more than him leading us.)
In any event, we made it from the car to the beach with ease. He was one happy camper just trotting along without a care in the world, smelling the sea air and feeling the sand/grass mix beneath his paws. We made it to the actual beach and had full sand under his feet and the waves at his back. We wondered if approaching the waves would now be scary for him since he can't see them coming or if he would manage to adapt some other way. Henry wasted no time. He walked in ankle deep, then knee deep the chest deep! He got nailed by a wave that broke on his chest but he was still enjoying himself! The water was cool for sure and not only was he the dog that was in the water the deepest, he was the ONLY dog in the water. The other dogs there were all being wimpy seeing dogs and were dodging the tides. So, once again, Henry demonstrated his strength and fortitude and that he is pretty much miraculously unbreakable.
Just another day of #HenryStrong, #TeamHenry and #HenryIsAGoodBoy. 
17 Comments
Love this! Go Henry!
I love the first picture of Henry he looks so relaxed taking in the sounds and smells it sounds like Henry had a wonderful beach day
Way to go Henry! That is one happy brave Pug enjoying the beach!
Hang ten Henry:)
So happy that Hank had a wonderful day at the beach!!
#HenryRocksAllDayLong!!!
I’m so happy that Handsome Henry had an awesome day at the beach as well as the OBP!! Certainly makes a Monday seem all that much brighter to read this! Thank you.
Way to Go!! Hope you all had a great day at the beach!!! I wish sun, sand & surf were in sight… sigh*** all we have is cold, snow, more cold and snow… hoping for spring soon! xoxo
I always have trouble remembering that my pug doesn’t necessarily feel the same sadness of capabilities lost, as his peeps would. Just joy and happiness from remembered pleasures, including and most important, the love he has known from a pup.
Great pictures! Looks really nice! And it makes me happy that Henry’s happy.
Oh Henry. I love you. You are so strong buddy. Enjoy your beach time! God Bless!
#henrystrong
I really enjoyed reading about Henry’s beach time! It’s so sweet seeing the pictures, and the second one is especially beautiful!
Way to go Henry. Pugs rule, others drool!!!
Wimpy dogs indeed! Henry you are so incredible AND an inspiration-when things get tough-the tough hang in there being HENRY STRONG ALL DAY LONG! You rock sweet boy! Pug hugs from pastor sue & the Colorado 2
#HenryStrongerAllTheTime
A blind Pug going that far into the surf has really got a lot going for him. Not to mention his complete faith and trust in his humans. God bless you, Henry.
Way to go Hank!! Our blind boy loves the beach - his favorite by far - I think because he knows he isn’t going to run into anything so his mind is free and happy. Enjoy and go back often!