Dot Goes to France
Posted on: June 25, 2018
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Hola! Dot here. Mom said I could write this post. It’s my first try so I hope it will be OK. Two years ago Mom and Dad came to Malaga to pick me up from my foster home and we drove a long way back to my forever home. I was eight months old and hadn’t ever been on such a long drive. I think it was five hours. But it was fine because they stopped a few times and let me have walks and bathroom breaks.
I didn´t make a sound on the five-hour car ride to my new home. two years ago.
So when Mom and Dad decided to drive to Paris and take me along I was fine with that. It was fun. Even though it was a long drive, we stopped lots at cool places that had different writing on the signs. So now I know a little bit of French. We stayed at dog-friendly hotels along the way. I’m glad I was with mom and dad as I don’t like sleeping in strange places.
Mom got excited when we passed signs showing we were going to places she has always wanted to visit. Dad and I think she gets excited about the strangest things.
The countryside was pretty from what I could see from the back seat. Mom took loads of pictures. We passed castles and cows in the fields. She took the pictures through the car window so they aren’t that great.
French Charolais cattle in the fields
Driving by a castle in the distance
When we got to Sèvres, near Paris we stopped at my friend Havane’s place. I was so glad to see her again and we had tons of fun playing together and running in the forest.
Dot and her friend Havane.
Dot playing ball in the forest.
Havane protecting her ball from Dot.
I had a comfy bed to sleep on and I brought my teddy so I was happy.
Dot feeling at home in France.
I didn’t get to go into Paris, which is OK as I don’t like busy cities with traffic and lots of people. I stayed home with Havane. But mom said they saw dogs there. One even stood on his dad’s shoulder while he played his guitar for money. I hope they made enough money for dog food.
Busker in Paris with his dog.
Here are a couple of videos of me and Havane at her home and in the forest. Watch how I always get the ball.
Au revoir mes amis!
Dot the dog.
71 Responses to "Dot Goes to France"
June 25, 2018 at 4:37 am
Hey, Dot, great post, you did really well. You obviously are having a wonderful life and lots of fun. Say hello to your humans!
June 25, 2018 at 8:41 am
The funny thing about signs is that you can see one for, say, Paris and be still hundreds of kilometres away. My favourite – the ones that read ‘toutes directions’ (all directions). It’d be nice to have one of those in my everyday!
June 25, 2018 at 8:49 am
It is nice to know you can get there from all directions! Seeing the names of places I had only ever read about got me so excited. (even though some were nowhere near as hubby pointed out.)
June 25, 2018 at 9:00 am
Hello Dot. Sasha here. My Alpha Mom has me take over a blog post every now and again too. I like. Sounds like you do too. Congrats on getting to see the world. I’m a little jealous.
June 25, 2018 at 10:06 pm
Hi Sasha. This was my first post and it was fun. I hope mom lets me do it again soon. It was good to see more of the world but I still like it at home the best.
June 25, 2018 at 11:12 am
A made-to-order pet, that Dot! I especially enjoyed the “au revoir” video. Thanks, Darlene!
June 25, 2018 at 11:33 am
I loved Dots post ….of course I somehow wasn’t surprised! Lucky Dot to have a friend in France to visit….❤️❤️❤️❤️
June 25, 2018 at 10:08 pm
She is a lucky puppy. I knew you would enjoy this post. Dot loves her Aunty Jane. xo
June 25, 2018 at 11:45 am
How lovely that Dot got her own post. 🙂 She certainly enjoyed herself.
June 25, 2018 at 6:09 pm
It looks as you had a wonderful trip to France, Dot, and you’ve got the perfect parents who look after you so well. Here’s to more happy travels to come.
June 25, 2018 at 10:11 pm
Thanks, Lorna. I am happy they adopted me and now I have a good life and got to go to France with them!
June 25, 2018 at 8:14 pm
Bonjour, Dot! C’est Beano ici. I am glad you enjoyed your first trip through France and playing with your friend Havana. Your photos are beautiful, even through the window and I love the one of the castle. My Mum does that too when we cannot stop to take pictures properly. My Mum and Dad have taken me all over Europe, so I am used to travelling on long journeys, but I guess it is easier in a motorhome. I have really enjoyed your first blog. Keep in touch. Lots of love. ❤❤❤❤
June 25, 2018 at 10:13 pm
Bonjour, Beano. Mom told me about you travelling all over in the motorhome. Maybe that´s how she got the idea to take me along to France. Glad you liked my first attempt at blogging and Mom´s photos. Have fun wherever you are. Bow wow!!
June 26, 2018 at 1:33 am
We are just north of Bergerac, Dordogne, on our way to see the Lascaux pre-historic caves. Woof woof and a lick. 🐶🐶🐶🐶
June 25, 2018 at 8:56 pm
So happy to read this post and see all of the pictures of wonderful Dot! Thanks for taking us along on the trip! You are a great traveler!
June 25, 2018 at 10:15 pm
Thanks, Beth Ann. Mom has lots of animal loving friends like you so she thought readers would like to hear from me. Glad you enjoyed the pictures of me. Love, Dot!
June 25, 2018 at 10:19 pm
I read this post with a big grin on my face Darlene. So great to join Dot on her travels. 😉
June 25, 2018 at 10:36 pm
Always happy to put a grin on anyone’s face. Pleased you enjoyed it!!
June 25, 2018 at 11:16 pm
She is so gorgeous. Love this update 🙂
June 25, 2018 at 11:24 pm
She is a sweetie. Glad you enjoyed this update. We love her to bits. xo
June 26, 2018 at 5:50 am
Dear Little Dot, you are living a life many humans would envy.
June 26, 2018 at 11:00 am
Dot, I love how you sat on your dad’s shoulder while he was playing the guitar. That was very cool.
June 26, 2018 at 5:16 pm
LOL!! That would be a good trick for me to learn. Maybe we could make enough money for some new doggie toys!
June 26, 2018 at 1:00 pm
What a little cutie! I think you’re a natural blogger, Dot 🙂 Love the videos ❤️
June 27, 2018 at 7:43 pm
It sounds like you have a lovely forever home like I do Dot and you got to see France. I have travelled around Thailand with my mistress and they always make sure I get plenty of stops as well. woof Saangchai
June 27, 2018 at 10:58 pm
Nice to hear from you Saanchai. We are lucky to have a nice place to live and good people to look after us. It’s nice that you get to travel around as well. bow wow Dot
June 29, 2018 at 2:50 pm
Dot you are a wonderful writer. Tell your Mom I think you should do a series of children’s books!
June 30, 2018 at 12:49 am
A few folks have suggested this. I will tell her. But only if I get to be the main character!
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July 2, 2018 at 6:13 pm
An adorable post by Dot!! 😀😀 Lots of fun, walks and quite the traveller! You always need to bring your own pillow, then all is right with the world. I love the photos of the travel and of Dot … so sweet and inquisitive! Great balancing act with the busker and his dog – bet both did well on the entertaining the visitors!
July 2, 2018 at 6:29 pm
So pleased you enjoyed the post, Annika. That busker was incredible. I’m sure he did well that day.
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July 4, 2018 at 2:21 pm
hi dot. my name is nitro. i’m a guide dog. I’m so jealous! I’ve always wanted to see france! I’m glad you had so much fun there!
July 5, 2018 at 1:21 am
Darlene, I think if you had half as much fun as Dot, then you had a great time too. Hugs!
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July 9, 2019 at 4:03 am
How fun to read this post from Dot’s point of view!
July 9, 2019 at 5:24 am
Glad you enjoyed it! Dot had a great time and we’re glad to know she travels well.
July 12, 2019 at 7:03 am
Great to see Dot enjoying the travelling life! I think I’m a bit jealous to be honest! Have a great weekend. 🙂
July 12, 2019 at 7:08 am
She is such a good little traveller and we all had a great time. Thanks for stopping by.
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June 25, 2018 at 1:48 am
Dot looks as if she is having a lot if fun with her friend 🙂
June 25, 2018 at 1:51 am
She had a good time and was a great little traveller.
June 25, 2018 at 4:06 am
I hope Ani will travel as well as Dot 🙂