Scooter

Yesterday at the shelter I met the cutest little Beagle mix named Scooter. It became very clear how Scooter got his name when I took him outside and started taking his video. Check out his funny little habit!

This little sweetheart made me laugh!!

The Amazing Story of Buddy

There's a great dog photographer in the Seattle area named Erin Vey who is currently running a contest. She is accepting submissions of intriguing dog stories that demonstrate the wonderful bond between canines and their humans, the best of which will win a free photo session anywhere in the United States.

Erin has posted a few of the amazing entries she has received, and the story about Buddy, an incredible dog living in Africa, is one that is definitely worth sharing. It is heartbreaking and wonderful at the same time.

The love and devotion of a dog is an amazing thing.

Picture of the Week

Normally I only volunteer at our shelter on the weekends, but lately my free time on the weekends has been a little lacking. So on Tuesday I took some "wellness" hours off from work (four extra hours per month we can use for volunteering in the community) and went over to get caught up on some pictures. I just had to share my favorite picture of the day.

How cute and photogenic is Peaches? This sweet girl was so shy and a little scared inside her kennel, but she got outside and was a totally different dog!

While Peaches definitely took the best picture of the day, I have to say my favorite dog of the day was little Samson, since I'm extremely partial to Beagles. He is only about 8 months old and just couldn't have been much cuter, happier or friendlier--everything a Beagle should be!


I also had a soft spot yesterday for little Leo the Shih Tzu (or maybe he's a Lhasa Apso--I can never tell the difference) who was transferred from a shelter in nearby Desoto. This poor little guy looks like he's had such a rough life. He had to be shaved because of matted hair, and his underlying skin is scabbed and dry and itchy. This poor guy was clearly uncomfortable, but he just couldn't be sweeter! His video made me laugh so hard I just had to share it as well.

So many great dogs--so few families!