Hi! Oscar and I just returned from a trip to Padre Island, Texas.   As soon as we arrived there, we went to the beach.   He was a little careful for the first few minutes, but quickly found out how much it was.   We went to the beach at least once a day while we were there, and he enjoyed every minute of it.   I think that most of the time, he was smiling!   It just made my entire trip perfect, seeing Oscar having such a wonderful time on the beach, knowing that he had a difficult start in life, but is now sooooooo happy.   He is a perfect traveling companion and was a wonderful houseguest at my friend's house.   They said Oscar could visit anytime!   I love this sweet fellow so much.   I am sure that now that we have returned, he is thinking that the Dog Park is not really that big of deal now, and is wondering where the beach went.   I told him that we would go back there next year and maybe stay a little longer.   Thanks for giving this special boy a second chance at life.   Kathy