As the boat picks up speed the salty wind whips at us from the open bow of the boat. This being the maiden cruise for all three mutts, excitement is high.
Ellie Mae is petrified with slight room for intrigue. Gracie Burns is thrilled. Her tail has not stopped wagging since we left the dock. Now the third dog is a recent rescue and she is really something.
Rooster is intense. Her sweet brown eyes stare out into the clear turquoise water and her nose twitches with each deep breath. She is confused and yet so obviously the smartest one, while her little paws pull through the air as if she is swimming.
She thinks it would be prudent to dog paddle, even though she knows she is not swimming. Rooey is so darned smart, she simply understands when you are surrounded by water, whatever the circumstances be, a little dog paddling is a good idea.
