and so the hounds had a rendezvous

class picture: Northeast Ohio Greyhound Walking Group

Sunday morning there was scheduled a meeting of local greyhounds at Lake Isaac Middleburg Heights.  The lake is a glacial pothole, and part of Cuyahoga Metroparks. It also a wildlife sanctuary. I have gone there before to see noted bird migrants. The last time, the celebrity bird had flown before i arrived (a common occurrence).

When this started in 2017, it was to be monthly. Some winter days scheduled were cancelled because of very inclement weather. Then the virus came in March 2020. This was the first we have been to since the onset of the plague. It was great for Karma. Since we, and other people, and their dogs were hesitant to meet, Karma was aggressive to dogs who came in view. This convocation of hounds calmed her. She was pleased to be able to sniff and greet. Cassius, also, was in good spirits. There were ticks picked up during the walk.

In the past, Karma really wanted to be in the lead. To-day, she was satisfied to be in the peloton.

I am always interested in the names of hounds. Often hounds are given better names than many people. I heard the names of Puma, Clancy, Barkley, June Bug, Jag, and Mercury again. Some new names were: Apollo, Balder, Mr. Lover, Hannibal, Oslo, [Kawa]saki. Others names we missed. A final census, without names, was nineteen greyhounds.

The greyhounds were happy to be in the company of other greyhounds, and people were happy to be in their presence. This is Karma standing behind the girl.