Today I’m starting a new occasional photo-feature called Walking with Memphis. This means I’m taking the camera with me when we go for walks, not much more.
Etobicoke Creek
Toronto has quite a good selection of leash-free dog parks, and its a good thing too, because there are a lot of dogs in this city. I took these photos on a walk with Memphis in one of these parks, which runs along Etobicoke Creek. The area is surrounded by commerce and industry, but along much of this path, you wouldn’t know it. That is not to say the area hasn’t had its share of old fridges and other refuse dumped there over the years – I did see a shopping cart and an old toilet and a tire. Still there is creek and trees and bushes and path and even some poison ivy. Memphis loves it in there. Today she made several friends and romped around with great joy.
Nobody here now, but this is a popular sitting area
An Avenue of Trees
There are coyotes in the valley as the sign warns. I know at least one person who doesn’t bring her dog here because she’s heard you can sometimes see coyotes during the day. I don’t think any good-sized dog would have a problem in there in daylight, but I understand the fear. We’ve just been there twice, but we haven’t seen or heard any wildlife.
27th Street 
a great idea. look forward to more.
There’s certain images of memphis where the tilt of her head, or the mouth is opened just so and the way she looks up that reminds me of Bat-boy. (just confirming the mix of lab and newfie in him) She’s so adorable. Must squeeze and cuddle her soon.
Exactly where is the coyote warning sign? (although with huskies it might be the coyote that had to worry)
…foot of Southcreek Rd, between West Mall Cres and Starsky’s.
Lovely photos and a great idea for a recurring series. Coyotes are generally quite shy, I find.
Keep taking the camera with you, mr. anchovy.
our cats would take a Coyote….especially if it was Wile E…..;-)