I have discovered snow! It came down soft and light all afternoon gradually transforming my domain into to an eerie white blanket on the ground and in the trees and bushes. As I stepped out on my evening walk I was surprised that my feet settled in like on soft sand, but it was cold and wet. And when I stuck my nose into it for the all important sniff test I came up with a white snout. As I tended to business, FoPa said “Don’t eat the yellow snow” and laughed. As we walked, the light snowfall would salt my black coat requiring an occasional shake.
The next morning I awoke to find the ground deeper in the snow stuff. I didn’t want to venture too far for my morning constitutional in the back yard before breakfast. After breakfast I enjoyed a good walk with my foster family. The sun had come out and added a glisten to the snow all around.
Sometimes a walk can be routine. But I like to stay alert for the chance to meet a new dog, or their family, or even the local cat out for a stroll. But today I was told to keep my eyes out for the ‘snow bunny’. Now I’ve heard of the Easter bunny and I was taught to run for the 'money bunny’ when I was young, but I’ve never seen a ‘snow bunny’. 
So, I’m lookin’ and sniffin’ and hoping to see this new critter. Then, just as the walk is about to be over, I see him! He hopped out of a hedgerow and sat in the snow at the edge of his cover. He took little, short hops as he sniffed the surroundings. His fur looked so soft and warm and just the right color to almost blend into the surroundings. But he didn’t escape my keen eyes before returning to the safety of his hedgerow.
And maybe if you look hard (or take me for a walk someday), you’ll see a snow bunny too!
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