Emily | July 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
We’re huge advocates for including our dachshunds on our family vacations, and this summer we decided the calm desert of Joshua Tree and 29 Palms would be a fun place to take the kids. The varied small vermin running about and all the new smells proved to be very entertaining for our two doxies. The threat of rattlesnakes and coyotes forced me to be extra vigilant at dawn and dusk, but Rufus and Emily seemed to be indifferent to any potential danger. They were fearless and consistently curious; they were characteristically true dachshunds!
Rufus | July 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels
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What a wonderful life you have given to Rufus and Emily Sue! 🙂
Thank you! We just work hard to include them in our lives and encourage everyone to do the same – whatever that may look like.
Emily looks like a mighty huntress in that photo!
I agree! Like she is on safari or something. Very pleased I was able to capture the moment. ❤
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