Then Hamish proceeded to jump the fence again, giving us a good idea of how they did it - he scrambled up a sagging spot in the chain link, rather awkwardly but quite quickly. I think it was the squirrels that induced them to make their escape today - they're out in full force, enjoying the unusually warm and sunny weather.
We've speculated what Hamish or Thurmon would do if they escaped, and took comfort in the fact that they probably wouldn't go far, since they'd likely head for the other's house to find their friend. But I'd never considered what they would do if the two of them escaped together! (Addendum: We had more time to talk to Miriam the next day. Turns out they only went next door to eat the cat food.)
Below: the dogs play in our back yard instead. The cedar hedge at the back provided lots of fun for rapid looping chases with sudden changes of direction - enough so that the dogs ended up exhausted on the lawn, panting. So nice to see them so tired!
Addendum, Feb 28: Playing at our house isn't foolproof either. Today Hamish went over the back chain link fence (the lowest portion of fence, although in decent condition) to the neighbour's back yard. Thurmon was too short to follow, so instead he barked madly, which seemed to prevent Hamish from wandering off any farther on the other side, so we got him back just fine. They'll be reduced to walks together until we can get a new fence scenario worked out. Oh Hamish, you're ruining a good thing for yourself (and Thurmon!).
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