Rusty, Ruby & the gang

This evening Rusty and Ruby were giving me some big hello barks when I walked in. Rusty took off down the hallway, but then came close to sniff at me while I let Ruby out. Even though they were barking, tails were still wagging a bit. Ruby was the most concerned. I tried coaxing them out by giving them their dinner. That didn't work, so I tossed a treat that I'd broken into pieces to Ruby to get her to see it was ok. She happily snagged the treats then ran back down the hall. Next, I found Rusty's favorite red ball. That got his attention! He trotted along behind me to go outside. I tossed it for him once, then he was my best friend again! He came running back, heiny a-wiggling happily. He came over for a few scratches, but wasn't ready to give up his ball again. I went out to give Justin, Chloe and Heyday their snack, since they were patiently waiting at the fence. They knew their routine. As they ate, Rusty and I went back inside to see how Ruby was doing. She had eaten her food while we were out, so I sat with Rusty to make sure he'd eat his. After he finished, I called him and he came prancing over for a back scratch. To my surprise, finally Ruby came running once she saw I was ok with Rusty! I got a leash on her and we went outside. After she did her business I set her free and she went zooming back inside. Rusty came out and we started our game of fetch. Ruby surprised me again, and she came out on her own for more back scratches. I guess her curiosity won her over. After I tired Rusty out, we headed inside. I made sure everyone had enough water, we visited a few more minutes, then I put Ruby in her bed.