(I first posted this in 2015. When I came across it again yesterday, it once again lifted my spirits and put a tear in my eye. Happy Saturday, everyone.) For years I’ve cringed at the pet rescue commercials done by… Read More ›
dogs
Watchdog
My dog Annie likes to lie on the back deck and watch for birds, squirrels, and passersby beyond the fence.
Man’s best friend
Nothing has touched me more in the last few days than this picture of Sully, Pres. George H.W. Bush’s service dog, lying beside his master’s casket. Sully, named after Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger of “Miracle on the Hudson” fame, joined… Read More ›
Solo dog sledding
Who needs humans when you have a nice hill and a perfectly good sled?
So Colorado: Avalanche rescue dog
(slow-loading video, please be patient:) Meet Tikka, Colorado’s newest avalanche rescue pup-in-training, and her handler, Erich. They are currently based at the Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (aka A-Basin) west of Denver. And yes, she’s a golden retriever. On average, avalanches… Read More ›
Kennel Club announces winning dog photographers for 2018
The Kennel Club (in the UK) has announced the winners of its 2018 Dog Photographer of the Year competition. Dogs. Photography. What’s not to love? I found these photos on The Guardian, but there are many more from this year… Read More ›
‘Batboy’ Jake a big hit at the ballpark
Here’s a burst of sunshine for your weekend: Jake the Diamond Dog. No politics here, unless maybe you don’t like dogs. (I don’t trust people who don’t like dogs.) Come on now, everybody smile! I borrowed this from Ronni Bennett’s Time… Read More ›
