Every Dog Has A Porpoise

I recently discovered Brevard's hidden gem of boat tours—Wildside Tours in Cocoa Beach, and wow, it truly exceeded all expectations! It’s not just a boat ride; it’s an experience packed with everything you thought you needed and even more you didn’t know you were missing!

I was beyond excited for the chance to see some wildlife, especially wild dolphins. I’ve lived in Florida for three years and, believe it or not, I hadn’t seen one yet! Now, I know what you're thinking: "Kerri, how have you not seen a dolphin yet?" And you’re right, I needed to get out more! But let's skip the reasons behind that because this adventure was well worth the wait.

What really blew me away was the tour guide’s deep knowledge of the local history, wildlife, rocket launches, astronauts, and even the native vegetation. There wasn’t a dull moment with all the fascinating information shared, but it was never overwhelming. Her love for the area truly shone through, and it added a special touch to the experience, making it even more memorable.

While I did spot some dolphins, the real highlight wasn’t just them. It was a beautiful reddish, long-haired dog I had never met before. As the dolphins glided through the water, this dog bolted out of a nearby house, charging happily down to the end of the dock. With its tail wagging at lightning speed and the biggest smile, it looked like it had found the treasure of a lifetime! As much as I wanted to capture more dolphin photos, I couldn’t help but be captivated by the pure joy radiating from this pup.

This dog sure is living the good life along the water in Cocoa Beach, FL.

I was thrilled we had time to hang out and soak in the interaction between the dog and the dolphins. Watching the dog's excitement was priceless—its anxious gaze following the dolphins, with only the occasional bark of excitement (because, let's be real, who doesn’t get excited when they spot dolphins?).

What made the moment even more special for me was capturing that perfect animal-to-animal interaction. That’s my favorite type of shot, and there’s nothing quite like watching behaviors unfold and anticipating the next move. I kept my eye on the dog, and suddenly, it lined up perfectly with the dolphins for a shot so funny, I couldn’t help but laugh out loud. I’m sure people around me wondered what was going on! But don’t worry, this well-behaved dog didn’t jump into the water or cause any chaos—it was just joyfully watching, much like I was.

More than anything, I realized how much I needed this day out in the sun, doing something new. The dog's boundless energy fueled my soul in ways I didn't even know I needed.

A well behaved dog jumps for excitement over seeing a dolphin nearby.