You, me, and a dog named Boo
“You know that song, ‘You and Me and a Dog Named Boo’? Could you sing it to me?”— Boo, 2-year-old English bulldog-pit bull mix “A friend of mine gave him to me. I wasn’t looking for a dog. It just happened.”
Year: 2020
Fred just doop-de-dooing along in life
“I answer to Fred, Knucklehead Fred and Doop-de-Doo.” Doop-de-Doo? “Sometimes the humans don’t appreciate my thoughtful pauses or when I slow down to enjoy life. They say I’m just doop-de-dooing along.” — Fred (short hair), age 3, with Barney, 2. Chiweenies born to the same parents … Continue readingFred just doop-de-dooing along in life
He may be small, but he barks big
“Find your own pole.”— Sparky, 13-year-old Chihuahua He likes to bark at grass moving, leaves floating in the air, and squirrels and birds, of course.
(Little Orphan) Annie has multiple personalities
“Follow me. I have a nose for trouble.”— Annie (for Little Orphan Annie), basset hound mix, about 6 years old. She was adopted from a shelter about four years ago. Her owner says she has multiple personalities.
Tonto follows the Lone Ranger to work
Meet Tonto, who celebrates his first birthday this month. “You know, the Lone Ranger and Tonto. I’m the Lone Ranger, and he’s Tonto. I take him to work with me every day. It’s a small company, and a lot of them bring their dogs. I … Continue readingTonto follows the Lone Ranger to work
Cowgirl gets second chance, new family
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”— Cowgirl, a German Shepherd/Australian Shepherd special blend, who sometimes quotes Maya Angelou She was a puppy scheduled to be … Continue readingCowgirl gets second chance, new family
House move delivers new puppy
“Nothing makes my brown eyes blue.”— Nayla, a year old special mix breed “I’ve been asking my mom for a dog for the longest time. She finally just gave in. Whenever we moved into our new house, one of the movers’ dog had puppies. So … Continue readingHouse move delivers new puppy
Bruno says, bring on the kids
“Where are the kids? You said there would be small humans here to play with.”— Bruno, 3-year-old chocolate Lab “He’s real good with kids. Real friendly. My granddaughter calls him Bruno Brown.”
Bella plays hard, sleeps hard
“Is it nap time?”— Bella, 2-month-old blue bully pit bull “This is the exact dog I was looking for. She’s playful. She likes to run around when there are other dogs. She’s real friendly. But when it’s time to go to sleep, she knocks out. … Continue readingBella plays hard, sleeps hard
Bruce learning to be less aggressive
“You talking to me?”— Bruce, Miniature Schnauzer, about 3 years old Adopted from a shelter about a year ago, Bruce can be aggressive with those outside his family. “We’re trying to get him to open up and become more used to people and other dogs, … Continue readingBruce learning to be less aggressive