Say hello to Athena

I was on the way back to my car, after a blip walk that was less than productive due to the late hour and increasing shadows, when I encountered Athena. She was out for a late afternoon walk in the park with her owners and another dog. I couldn't resist asking for a photo op and they (Athena included) were happy to oblige. I asked if they had made or ordered her "walker," and they said it was ordered, and yes, she was enjoying her afternoon walk. I couldn't help smiling as she graciously allowed me to give her a little pat on the head. You can see another picture of the determined dog plus a well camouflaged squirrel and a young buck with tiny antlers on my flickr site, if you'd like to take a look.