Category Archives: Dogs

January 25, 2012 · 11:14 pm

Here and now

I actually was able to help walk this gentle giant. How great is she? See more about Missy here.

Tonight I attended the orientation and first round of training to become a PAWS Chicago volunteer. I volunteered at several other humane societies throughout high school and college, but it’s been almost a year now since I’ve done it. It was exciting to learn about the history of PAWS, their goal to make Chicago a no-kill city by 2015, and to take a tour of their awesome facility. It also reaffirmed my belief that a dog is needed in our apartment, STAT. A friend for when Frasier comes for sleepovers? Most definitely.

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January 23, 2012 · 10:40 pm

Weekend in photos

The weekend started off like this. Almost three hours to get home. No joke.

But it made for some serious fun at Northerly Island’s Polar Adventure Days.

These pups were super friendly.

But I seriously could barely get in there. People hogging all over and not sharing=not cool.

This pup, though, is my fave!

Lookin’ pretty fine.

photos courtesy of Josh

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January 19, 2012 · 8:17 pm

Loyal pups

Although I just recently posted about my excitement for Frasier’s likely visit tomorrow, I can never get enough pooch time. So when I stumbled across this series about seven incredibly loyal dogs, I was smitten.
You must read it.

images here and here

A pooch visit

I’m excited that Frasier may come to visit this Friday, and in addition to taking long walks to tire him out before bed and possibly an early morning ride to Dunkin Donuts so he doesn’t feel too out of sorts, I’ll be lusting after some quality pet gear.

How great is this dual dog water bottle and bowl?

And if I wanted to be obnoxious, this awesome plaid jacket. Hey, pups get cold too.

See more great gear here.

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October 11, 2011 · 6:52 pm

Weekend in photos

Not having to work on Columbus Day wasn’t something I expected when I started working, but I’m not complaining. So thanks to my much appreciated three-day weekend, I was able to enjoy three days of pet sitting back in Madison (who would have ever thought I’d miss that place?).

I’ve always considered myself a “big dog” kind of person, and after this weekend I think that’s probably still true (shout out to Frasier), but these four wonderful little pups were more than cute, and followed me around everywhere I went: the true mark of a loyal pooch.

Doris trying to sneak my sandwich.