I took this photo of Shyla just a a few days ago when it felt as if the world was becoming a bit more normal. We'd had a day or two without thick smoke, and the golden aspen leaves still hung from their trees.
Then, a wild wind whipped into the area. In our immediate area, it ripped down the autumn leaves.
A bit further away, it whipped up a big fire, causing it to "explode" into the largest fire in Colorado history. That big one keeps getting closer to us but it's still at a safe enough distance. Then, believe it or not, another fire started and immediately spread due to extremely dry vegetation and wind. Our world is a scary place right now.
Now, we have no leaves and the world feels apocalyptic. It is dark in the middle of the day due to the smoke. The sun can barely glimmer through it.
Through times like this, Shyla's unwavering affectionate nature comforts all of us. She loves to snuggle with us humans and play with her brother - which is exactly what all of us need now. She is the heart of this pack.
Hari OM
ReplyDeletemy word, look at that sky... stay safe all of you!!! YAM xx
We hope you get LOTS of snow soon! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the sky is beautiful but it's also very scary. Prayers that you all stay safe and that that fire is stopped let's change that to prayers for snow
ReplyDeleteWe have our paws crossed that the fires can be stopped soon. Shyla sure looks happy to be running in her forest.
ReplyDeleteHello beautiful Shyla! We sure hope those evil fires get no where close to you.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, I hope the fires can be brought under control by whatever means necessary. Take care and stay safe!
ReplyDeleteHi Shyla...you look outstanding there in your field. That is quite scary photo of the smoke.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping for enough snow to put an end to the fires
Hugs Cecilia
we are in drought as well. stay safe you three! and leave if you must.
ReplyDeletewill be praying you don't have to. xo
All that smoke and ash makes the mountains look like sand dunes. Scary stuff. Take care and stay safe. Thank goodness for dogs. :)
ReplyDeleteThe fires seem to be behaving a bit like covid. Hope very wet weather of some sort moves in fast.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, that is so scary. We hope and pray you stay safe from those fires.
ReplyDeleteGood job comforting everyone, Shyla! ♥
Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
Oh KB. "Apocalyptic" is the word, alright. I'll be thinking of you, and all the wildlife.
ReplyDeleteUgh. Fire is so necessary, but thanks to our forest mismanagement, these mega-fires are so catastrophic. Hope Colorado (and the other drought-ridden states) receives rain/snow soon!
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PS Thank heavens for Shyla!
I feel so bad for you with the fires. Be very careful about going outside in the smoke. I messed up my lungs in 2012 when there was a fire here, one canyon away. I nag everyone about the danger of fire smoke. Most of all, I hope the fire doesn't come closer to you. Other than that, my heart breaks for the wild animals. I don't think there are very many left here in California.
ReplyDeleteWe have been hearing about that fire this week and wondered how close it was to you. We will hope for that big snow and no more fires. Shyla looks so happy.
ReplyDeleteOh Lord!How horrible. We pray it goes nowhere you and goes out soon.
ReplyDeleteThe winds and dryness is staggering in our once beautiful state. Stay safe; sending positive thoughts your way.
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