Hooper
Adopted on 9/16/06. Border Collie mix. He also resembles the Austrailian Kelpie breed.
Cool Dog
Hooper wearing his doggles on a trip to Santa Barbara, CA. December 2008.
The Good Life of a Dog
In our living room with Soozi. August of '09.
Happy Thanksgiving 2009
A family hike in the Bosque along the Rio Grande in Corrales. Hooper, Rae and Bruce, Soozi is taking the picture. Rae was fostered, then adopted in 2009.
Waiting
Hooper and Rae waiting for a treat or a walk. September 4, 2010.
Waiting II
In our back courtyard, March, 2011.
Rock Climbing
Hooper exploring the rocks on a hike with Soozi. May 23, 2011.
Hooper at Bosque del Apache
A hike in Bosque del Apache. The only trail that allows dogs out of the car. October 19, 2011.
Bosque del Apache II
October 2011.
Hiking Pals
Hooper and Rae with Levi on a hike with Soozi and Jackie. October 31, 2011.
Exploring at Hendry's Beach
Hooper once again on the rocks. 11/14/2011.
At Vasquez Rocks
Another road trip to Santa Barbara with a stop at Vasquez Rocks. December 4, 2012. No sign of Captian Kirk the Lizard Captain.
Hooper's Close-up
October 13, 2013, Corrales, NM.
Cooling Off
Hooper cools down after a walk on a hot day. April 10, 2014.
Rae
Bruce tests out a new camera using the dogs as models. September 25, 2014
Bruce tests out a new camera using the dogs as models. September 29, 2014
On the Move
Rae and Hooper on another walk in the Bosque. Corrales New Mexico. November 9, 2014
Waiting for UPS
Hooper and Rae waiting in the front courtyard. May 3, 2015
Pit Stop
Hooper, Rae and Soozi at our favorite rest stop near Sierra Highway and Highway 122 in Palmdale. It's usually the first stop after breakfast (if we stop the night in Barstow) and the last required stop before reaching Santa Barbara . March 28, 2016.
Hooper in the Tide Pools
Hoopers likes the beach and the ocean but loves tide pools the best.
Headed Home
Rae usually dominates the forward looking view from the bed of the Tundra. This is one of those ocasioons where Hooper will push his way into the ront row. November 7, 2016.
Winter Walk
Rae, Hooper on a winter walk along the Rio Grande. February 22, 2017.
On the Road
Loving the refrigerated air in the rented 4-Runner. Not too many trips west were taken in the summer time. August 20, 2017
Rae in Santa Barbara
Rae in Shirly's Backyard, on the Riviera, June 2, 2018.
Hooper in Santa Barbara
Hooper in Shirleys backyard, on the Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA. June 2, 2018.
A Good Place to Take a Break
One of our favorite spots to take a break while walking in the bosque along the Rio Grande. July 16, 2018
