Best Friend Doggie Holiday

[captain]

I know I have not been around much, due to work commitment. However, this weekend just past, John, me and the 2 spotty ones went away for the weekend.

We went here :-> Best Friend (http://www.bestfriend.net.au)

It was recommended by a friend who knows how much I love the pups! She and her husband went there a few months ago, and raved about it!
They have 5 enclosed HUGE dog run and play areas. Each area has a large bin full of toys for the dogs to play with, dog tidy bins and bags everywhere. If you are inside one of the runs, no-one may come in unless you say it is OK. BUT, because there are so many runs, no-one has to share ...... :D

2 of the main runs were on a hill - so the pups ran up and down, and up and down .......... whilst I walked up and down too. I certainly got alot of exercise!

Anyway,

We stayed on ......

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Here is John sitting on the deck and the pups wondering why I am on the other side of the fence ...

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The kids closer

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There were plenty of birds and bunnies .......... and they share the bird seed ....... :rolleyes:

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The bird life right outside our deck ... WOW

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and again

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Just ONE of the runs - about 1 acre!!!

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....... more

[flamepony12]

W:eek:W! those are some amazing pictures! where is that? :)

[captain]

It was about 20 minute drive to a beautiful doggie friendly beach ..... my beautiful Ruby .... and the tired Captain .... precious

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Run, run, run ................. notice how many paws are in the AIR HERE!!!!! :eek:

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Come on - chase me ....... :D

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Almost caught .....

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Captain is hysterical. He really does not like water, but will chase Ruby into it, and try to keep her there ..... :D

This stream ran all along the 10km road we drove up to get to the location ............

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Tree ferns .....

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Ruby and John just HAD to sit together on the rock in the middle of the stream .... I caught her going up and coming down, but no pics of her sitting next to him ........ because I fell!

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more ........

[flamepony12]

oh man, it's in australia, too bad i live in ca! :( looks like you had lots of fun! :D

[captain]

and finally .......... just one final shot of my posing, beautiful boy ......

Wolf_Q - I may have to ask you to draw this one as well one day ....

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Hope you enjoy!!

[jazzcat]

Wow, that's some gorgeous scenery, and some adorable pups too.

I love those birds. Wish we had some like that around here.

[Giselle]

:eek: YOU HAVE ROSELLAS?!?! I want to move to Australia! They have the most beautiful birds, not to mention my favorite- the budgies. Your dogs are so majestic.

[Kater]

Looks like you had a fabulous and pet friendly :) vacation! I bet one weekend just didn't feel like enough!!!
LOVED the pictures :eek: - gorgeous pups, beautiful wildlife and stunning scenery! You are quite the photographer - these are such special pictures!
*scritchies to Ruby and Captain*
Thanks ever so much for sharing these pictures with us!

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by captain

There were plenty of birds and bunnies .......... and they share the bird seed ....... :rolleyes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/mhgoodwin/Best%20Friends%20Holiday/DSC01202.jpg

The bird life right outside our deck ... WOW


OH-MY-GOSH!!!!!!!!!! That bird is BEAUTIFUL!!! I can't believe they share their seeds with the bunny. Wow! Are they scared of people? Too cute. I *have to* visit Australia someday. I need to see those BIRDS!!!!! *so jealous*

Thanks for sharing the pics! Looks like the pups had a great time too. I really enjoyed the pictures.

[delidog]

Oh Captain!!!!!
We have waited Entirely Too Long for Pics of your furkids!!!!!

They are Gorgeous as Always...(Gives Treat)...
What beautiful Pics...Looks like a Wonderful Weekend was Had By ALL!!!!!
(Gives Another Treat)....
Hugs,
N

[lovemyshiba]

OMG--what a fun trip that must have been!!
What lucky spotties to go on holiday with their furparents!!

It looks like they had a blast!!!!
I just love the pictures--Captain and Ruby look gorgeous, as always:)


PS--I've been meaning to tell you that the toys you sent for my furkids in the gift swap are STILL alive!!!!!!

[4 Dog Mother]

What a neat vacation! Your dogs are so beautiful -just love those spotties! And the birds and scenery. I never thought I wanted to travel so far away but those pictures sure make me think that if I ever travel it will be there! How wonderful! And I just love that last picture - it would make a great drawing.

[KYS]

Gorgeous pictures, of the fur kids.
I love the pics of the rabbit and
birds.

The colors are amazing.

[cloverfdx]

Wow what great photos Michelle :D. We are going to best friends in January for a weekend, i cannot wait. It looks like a very beautiful place, and just gotta love the wildlife. And that beach, what fun that would have been.

Thankyou so much for sharing the photos and your weekend with us, you have made me realy want to go there sooner. :D

[pitc9]

:eek: OMG!!! Those pictures BLEW me away!! They were great!
We need a place like that in the states!! I love to take my dogs camping, but keeping them from getting loose is alway a problem!

I'm sure you'll be going back again soon!!! I know I would if I lived closer!!!

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

What great photos, and what a fabulous vacation! Ruby and Captain look SO happy.

[Samantha Puppy]

I wish America would do stuff like this for pets! There is NOTHING like that anywhere near me. Heck, the nearest dog park is over an hour away AND it's only available to in-county residents... of which I'm not!! :grr:

[captain]

Thank you all so much for your kind words ..... :D

PCB - I thought of you with every birdie pic I took ..... :D I knew you would love them

Samantha Puppy / Pitc9 - Best Friend has only been open for 18 months and already they have won the award for most Dog Friendly accommodation.

It is truly a fantastic place. They have fenced in cabins, fenced in caravan sites and fenced in "tent" sites ......... so no matter what, you can take your furkids with you.

The owners are fantastic too. They LOVE what they have, and are so happy when people LOVE it too.

Spotty kisses to all
Michelle

[Miss Meow]

Oh, wow, that place is fantastic! I love Dalmation Drive :D

I hope you were OK after your fall! Captain and Ruby look so happy and energised in all the photos and must've had a great time :)

I love this rule from their web site:
"Dogs likely to jump the park's 1.2 metre high fencing are to be kept on leash at all times."

He he he, I just thought of querying that rule if we ever get to take the sausages ;)

[K9soul]

Wow!! :eek: Absolutely GORGEOUS pics! What an awesome holiday for the family! I'm certainly jealous! ;). I bet you'll have fond memories of this getaway for years to come :). The pictures were just GORGEOUS. I love the one of Ruby and Captain running along the beach, and the last one of captain. Beautiful! Of course the birdie and bunny pic was adorable! Thanks for sharing these wonderful pics!

[Cincy'sMom]

What an awesome vacation!! Ihave wanted to do something like that with our dogs, but have not found the right time or place yet. Looks like you had a great time, and we always love to see those Spotty kids!!!

[ChrisH]

Wow! What great pictures of your gorgeous spotties and the beautiful ... well, everything! What a wonderful place!!

Please give beautiful Ruby and handsome Captain a big hug each from me. :)

Chris

[Sudilar]

OMGoodness!!!!!! What gorgeous pictures!!!! Thanks for sharing that wonderful place with us!!!!! WOW!

[Tonya]

That looks like such a fun trip! I love the last picture.

[lute]

those are WONDERFUL pics!!! you have two cute pups!:D

[dukedogsmom]

Wonderful pics!! I'm so jealous that you have such a nice dog park. Those birds are beautiful! Love the ones of Captain and Ruby running. That last pic is really good.