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Dubuque's Grand Pet Excursion 2009

It's spring, so it must be time for lots of dog walks! We were on the road bright and early to get to Dubuque and locate Murphy Park. Just listen for the barking!








Priscilla leads the way to the registration area








We pause briefly for some quick photos - thanks to a kind motorist who stopped to take photos for us!








We get to the entrance to the park - time to stroll to the fire station!









We pass several vendor signs. We had volunteers to help us cross the busy freeway ramps.








Gracie stops for some water.








Hey! We must be on the right track!









The girls keep moving along the street. Lots of opportunities for water!








The girls pause briefly at the median near the fire station. They visit with the firefighters for quite a while!








Time to head back - lots of vendors to see!









Gracie drinks some water - but mostly keeps an eye on puppies across the street!








We cruise past several beautiful homes








Look! Another border collie! Woof!









We get closer to the park!








Wow! Another border collie! Woof!








Priscilla looks for fun puppy activities









The girls didn't seem interested in agility...








Gracie did the Radar Run - but was slower than Priscilla at Indianola!








Priscilla preferred to stay in the shade....near vendors with Greenies. Smart girl!









Puppies meet and greet








For the Bone Zone, the girls were supposed to find a bone labeled with a prize. Priscilla just looked for Greenies - what other prize could she want??


















The egg and spoon required owners to do the traditional game - with a dog in tow. Participants moved pretty cautiously!