Trip to Ohio

Unfortunately, James's grandfather who he was very close with passed away last week. His grandparents live in Ohio just south of Dayton. There was a viewing in Ohio one day, and then another viewing and the actual funeral the next day in Kentucky (another 2.5 hrs south of where we were).

I boarded Cloud and Titus at my work, but thankfully we were able to bring Red with us. James's uncle who lives in the same area as his grandparents was kind enough to let us stay there and bring Red with us. I was most stressed about this - what was going to happen with Red while we were there and running around. But John and Jana were more than happy to accomodate and watch him for us. They have a 5 year old golden retriever named Sammy. She is very sweet and had no problem accepting Red into her home. They played very well together. Here's a video:



John set up an inflatable air mattress for us in one of the bedrooms, and Red was so happy because we allowed him to sleep on it with us. Here's a pic of him snuggling with me: (click to enlarge)



The next day, we hung outside for awhile since it was so nice and sunny. James and I got really sunburned, and now I have a retarded-looking tan line, lol. Here are some pics: (click to enlarge)































James making them sit and down for treats.









Later that day, we all had to go to the viewing for a few hours. We had to leave before John, but we were going to have him lock Red in the bedroom while everyone was gone, so him and Sammy didn't get into any mischief. But when John got to the viewing, he said that when he left, they were both laying at the top of the stairs napping, so he just left them there. We came home later after the viewing to find them in the same spot, so they must've slept the whole time we were gone. So proud that Red didn't get into any trouble =)

The dogs played some more that evening. Here's a video of Red and Sammy tugging on the frisbee:



Joe (James's brother) playing with the dogs







The next day, we all had to get up early to drive down to Kentucky for the other viewing and funeral. John and Jana weren't going to this one, so they stayed home with the dogs while we went. I gave them Red's dinner to feed him at the appropriate time since we wouldn't be home til late since it was a 2.5 hr drive down, the viewing, funeral, dinner, then driving all the way back. We got home around 7:30pm and they said Red was very good, and him and Sammy were alone for a little while that day too when they had to go to the store. Again, very happy with my boy!

That evening, we ate dinner then went outside to hang out, drink, and have a fire. Red and Jana hanging out by the fire:



The next morning,





Then it was time to say goodbye to John, Jana, and Sammy =( We went over to James's grandparents' house before we started our trip back to Michigan. Here are some more pics:

Red and James's dad







Getting pets from James's mom



Being a therapy dog to James's aunt, who was having a really hard time all week



And then it was time to go. Look at Red all pitiful in the backseat. "Are we there yet?"



On the way home, we picked up the cats from my work. Here's Cloud who HATES the carrier



And Red and Titus in the backseat



Red was a very tired puppers after his trip to Ohio. He can't wait to go back soon and see cousing Sammy again! =)