Train trip to Manchester

I have just been on a trip to Manchester with my friend Jane - on the train! We bought our tickets and waited on the platform for the train to arrive. With a big WHOOSH! the train pulled up at the station and everyone got on board.

I sat down in my very own seat by the window. The train started moving slowly but soon it was going so very fast and the countryside was whizzing along outside.

The window was quite high up and I had to bounce and bounce (just like Tigger!) so that I could look out.
When I looked out of the window, one minute everything was sunny and then it just went black! It was really spooky but Jane said we’d just gone into a tunnel. Then it was bright again when we came out of the tunnel. I could see lots of houses and trees and even some shops when we stopped at stations along the way. The train made a chug chug chug sound. It was fantastic!

When we arrived in Manchester Jane took me on this enormous big wheel. It was so big that I had to lean right over backwards to see the top! We sat in a seat and it slowly went round and we got higher and higher and higher. I am used to most people being taller than me and suddenly I was looking down on everyone! Guess what I saw? It was amazing - when I was going up I looked across Manchester and I could see Old Trafford Football Club where Manchester United play. Then when I was going down I looked behind me and I could see The Velodrome which is where the Olympic Cycle Racing is going to happen. Wow!! At the top I was VERY VERY high up and all the people looked like ants. I waved my paw at them but I don't think they could see me.

After the ride I was starving hungry, so Jane treated me to lunch at McDonald’s. I had a Happy Meal and I got a new toy as well! Here I am sitting in a special chair for puppies that lifts you up to the table. I ate ALL my chips and burger but didn't quite finish my chocolate milk shake. Yum yum!

The trip home on the train seemed to go really quickly. Jane said this was because I fell asleep but I don’t think that was true because I was trying to look at everything as it went past. Although the chug chug chug of the train did make me a little bit dozy... 

With snuggles and spots, 

Dottie

At the dog show

Last week my friend Kim invited me to take part in an RSPCA dog show. I felt so important that she wanted me to compete with all the other dogs! When we got there I couldn’t believe my eyes. There were dogs everywhere, more than I’d ever seen in my life. Big dogs, small dogs, happy dogs, snappy dogs and even a few spotty dogs like me. They were all so friendly and wanted to be my friend – let’s just say there was a lot of bottom sniffing going on!

I registered my name and was given a badge with my own special number on it. Soon it was my turn in the limelight. Kim entered me in “The dog the judge would most like to take home” class. I was really nervous as there were over 100 people and dogs watching but Kim reassured me that I’d be fine. I was right in front of another dalmatian so that made me feel better too!

We all had to walk around the ring and I wore my best smile hoping to impress the judges. When my name was announced over the speakers the crowd cheered and that made me smile even more. The judge then read out my name along with a few others. Kim whispered to me that she thought that meant I’d won a prize. I won 6th place!! The judge shook my paw and awarded me a purple rosette. She tried to pin it on my fur but a bark from me stopped her very quickly.

I was so proud of myself but I must admit I’m secretly glad I didn’t win first prize as I didn’t really want to go home with the judge anyway. I’ve put my rosette up on my wall in pride of place – I don’t think it’ll be coming down for a very long time!
 

With love and spots,
 

Dottie

Lewis and Domino

I have recently heard that my friend Lewis has broken his leg and is having to wear a bright green plaster cast. It looks like my brother Domino has been keeping him smiling though.

 I love Domino’s Spiderman mask, I might ask Santa for one for Christmas!

I hope your leg gets better soon Lewis.

Love and Spots

Dottie