Woof Woof Brrrr !

Well, the holidays were fantastic and Diesel's first Christmas with a family was super exciting for him. He got loaded up with treats and clothes and of course, an insane amount of attention.

We were at the cabin over the break and we took Diesel ice fishing. it was a cold day, about -35 with the windchill. As we got to our finishing spot Diesel instantly started whining and lifting his paws. We figured he'd be able to tough it out but he started to shake and whine so much that we got worried. He was already wearing a jacket but he was insanely cold. I put socks on him, held his paws, wrapped him in a towel and held him on my lap as someone drove us back to the cabin.

As we drove back to the cabin through the blowing snow and absolutely freezing wind, I couldn't help but think—wow, there are so many dogs living in these conditions with no one to warm them up, no food, and no where to go. Diesel was in that position less than a year ago and to see how cold he was just from being out for about fifteen minutes, I can't imagine how all the stray dogs feel.

There are about two semi-wild dogs per household on Manitoba reserves. That's a big number of shivering doggies. Rather than ranting and raving i'm going to be doing my part by volunteering with some organizations in 2014.

Next time we complain about how cold it is outside, we should think of my Diesel and all other dogs shivering out there. Maybe we'll think twice about complaining as we're wrapped up in a warm coat and mittens.

Maybe we should all rescue twenty dogs each and call it a day. That would be the best; if only if only!

Santa Dog!