Commissioner Dianne Edmondson
Since moving to Robson Ranch some nine years ago, my husband Bob and I have been amazed at the number of “fur babies” that reside in Robson. And it’s even more amazing how many various breeds there are out here!
Living on both a through street and backing up to the walking path, we have been blessed by the frequent parade of canines and their humans. After watching The Crown TV series, we’ve noticed Corgis, which were so popular with the late Queen Elizabeth. Dachshunds (both smooth and long haired) accompany their humans in darling little outfits (the dogs, not the humans!). There is a majestic Standard Poodle, as well as several smaller versions of this French canine. One of our neighbors has truly mastered the art of dog walking—she can manage up to five pets at once—all on leashes, of course. Golden Doodles are popular here, as well as Labrador Retrievers. (This breed is a particular favorite of ours, since we loved one through our moves over the years in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and finally Texas.)
My favorite childhood pet was a perfectly marked Boston Terrier, so it warms my heart each time I see this little tuxedoed Robson cutie, and it brings a smile to my face as I watch his “best bud” (a Great Dane!) walking with him. There is a still-handsome Golden Retriever whose “silver threads among the gold” reveal his years. Our first neighbors here had a delightful Beagle who was very obviously well fed. (That’s not really a negative, right?) And there are many residents here who have adopted from shelters, being rewarded for their compassion with unconditional loving companions.
But the most unusual canine we have seen is a mixed breed who has a feline fan: The owner’s black cat also wants to go on walks but is, of course, too high class to be seen actually accompanying a D.O.G. So, he tags along, but suitably far back from the human and the canine. The first time we saw him, we thought it was a loose black kitty, but then the human stopped and explained the situation.
Robson Ranch provides the necessities needed to keep both pet owners and other residents happy: Leashes are required and poop bags are placed in multiple locations throughout the Ranch, and the pets’ humans are very respectful in using them. And, of course, the dog park provides lots of space for canine play dates. These necessities are so helpful in making sure that our resort is really a great place for both humans and our pets.
Other than the haughty black cat mentioned above, the only other felines we’ve seen were quite a different breed: a lovely mama bobcat and her three “kittens.” We also had a glimpse of Daddy bobcat, right behind our house, as he strolled through the neighbors’ shrubs, not assisting mom at all with the kids!
And just this morning, I glanced out my back window and observed a totally different canine breed: a large coyote meandering along the walking trail. It was too chilly and/or too early for many humans to be out, so he had the trail to himself! We humans, after all, have made our home in his habitat, so let’s let him be, but do remember that some of our smaller “fur babies” might make a tasty meal for him. So, be watchful for this “Mother Nature” breed of canine!
Contact Commissioner Dianne Edmondson by email at [email protected] or phone her at 972-434-3960. You can also stop by her office in the Southwest Courthouse, 6200 Canyon Falls Drive, Suite 900, in Flower Mound.