More Petey and the Snow

We didn't have church service this morning because of the very bad road conditions. It was clear from the view from inside the house that was the right thing to do. Curiosity, however, go the best of John and he decided to take a walk. Petey saw John leave and had a total fit. He whined and carried on, walking back & forth across the back of the couch (which looks out into the front) the whole time John was gone. John's curiosity was easily satisfied by the time he got to the end of the driveway and he came back. That was a good idea for all three of us.

As the day has progressed, the sun has come out and the snow plow came down our street. Now the road surface is just about clear. John went out again and this time Petey didn't seem to notice. I thought I'd check out the situation too, so I put on several layers and headed to the back door. There was a white streak that passed me on the way to the back door. Petey was not about to be left alone. The three of us made it almost to the end of the driveway.

Petey was doing fine on top of the snow. It was still icy enough in most places to support his weight without breaking through. He was getting a little braver and venturing in to the yard when BAM, he stepped on a soft spot in the yard and sank all the way to his belly. WHEW!! If John and I hadn't been there to help him he probably would have been completely engulfed in the cold, white stuff and died.

We headed to the back yard, to see what conditions were like there. Petey was finished being outside and was most unhappy when we bypassed the door for the yard. It is against the rules for him to leave us, so he stayed as difficult as it was for him. He was walking in a strange way, so we had mercy on him and John picked him up. I'm sure his paws were cold. We snapped a few pictures and came back in.

The rest of the pictures are on facebook. There are a few of him standing on top of the snow. Check them out.