(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 kill six people in Colorado every year, so Tikka has an important job ahead of … Continue reading So Colorado: Avalanche rescue dog
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 and previous years on the Kennel Club’s website. For the record, little Ceylin, the Italian … Continue reading Kennel Club announces winning dog photographers for 2018
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 Goes By. I don’t think she’ll mind sharing the sunshine. Continue reading ‘Batboy’ Jake a big hit at the ballpark
Baloo, the cat, and his buddy Harvey are rescues, and they go everywhere together. That includes hiking and camping in Colorado with their humans, Cynthia Bennett and her boyfriend. Don’t miss the full story and many more delightful photos on The Dodo. Continue reading Cat Baloo and Harvey too
I just rewatched this video, first posted last May. It sure brightened my day. Maybe it will do the same for you. Continue reading Happy Friday, everyone
