Buddy at the beach

As soon as his paws hit the sand he's off like a bolt, chasing seagulls, discovering that salt water isn't good for drinking and finding all sorts of new smells. It's almost as if he knows that we're there, that the long and difficult walk is finally over. So now there's cause to celebrate. The inner puppy comes out, and in a display that I have only witnessed one other time during the journey, Bud totally lets loose.

Dogs in Delaware

Well, this walk may be coming to an end, but the flow of treats certainly is not. Since entering the last State on route to the ocean, Buddy's been blessed with more good stuff. Here, at a coffee break in Middletown, an attendant at the Valero station provides one of his favorite afternoon snacks.

Bud and Abe

As you can see, there's no partiality with Bud. Whether dignitaries, presidents or folks on the street, the bottom line is always food. Give him a treat and he'll be your best friend. No goodies, and he'll usually show he's uninterested.

Climbing the Allegheny hills

Buddy's ascended to the heights of another pass this week. Bald Knob wasn't quite as high as some of the other passes earlier in the journey, but with only three legs it was probably just as much effort for him. We've also found this cool statue to snap a photo next to.

Bud: 'Salami definitely rates at the top of my favorite things.'

Buddys new friend Pierce treats him to half a pound of delicatessen Salami in Wheeling city centre.

Over the last 24 hours this lovable guy has made off with a lb of lean mince, a bowl of chicken, a pork chop and now this lovely lunch meat.

I don't know how he'll ever be satisfied with an average stay-at-home life after this is all done.

Still living the doggy dream

Rabbits have been a bit scarce for the past week, but no matter. Bud has found a new creature to chase. I'm not quite sure what they are, but they're in rivers, trees, and under ground.

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