Celebration for the Critters

Last night was a good night. The San Diego Zoo had their annual Celebration for the Critters, and this was our fourth time going to this fun event. This year, I donated one of our "Forever in My Heart" paintings for the silent auction. I'm proud to say that it raised $275 for the zoo! Borias and I helped by hanging out, and letting people know about it being a collaboration with his real paw print : )

I swear that dog remembers this event, as he was in full "I"m starving and need food" mode! Guess I can't blame him, with all the restaurants participating, the aromas swirling in the air was just amazing. I'm a vegetarian, so whenever we received a meat dish, Borias got it. I forgot to give hi his dinner before we left, so hopefully the filet mignon, mini-burgers, and tri-tip made up for that! 

I love seeing people that remember us from past Celebrations, and chatting about Borias. Caught up with Joan Embery after her show with all her animals she brings from her ranch. There was a gorgeous cheetah, and I stayed off to the side, with Borias behind the curtain so they didn't see each other. He didn't seem interested in this huge Great Horned Owl that was on stage. Interesting to see which animals pique his curiosity and which ones he's blase' about. There was an exhibit of Warty Hogs, and the sight of him made them get all excited and run around, like how dogs get the zoomies. In turn, that got Borias excited. Too funny. 

After a lot of food and local craft beers, we went to go dance. I'm thankful for yet another year where he can dance. I didn't do a lot with him, mostly let him twirl me in my chair by his pulling on the leash in his mouth while doing tight turns backwards. He thinks this is great fun. Then he bounced and bucked to the Black Eyed Peas. 

It was a good good night.