Category Archives: Dog of the Day

Dog of the Day: Marcel the Guide Puppy In Training

I’m a little worn out. Been planning a trip, prepping for it, stressing out about it. I’m going up to British Columbia, up I-5, over the course of three weeks, and then hanging out up there for three weeks, and … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Teddy the Havanese Aspiring Seizure Alert Dog

I ran into Teddy in December, and then again yesterday, and I decided to post her right away. Teddy is 5, and friendly and happy. Her mom (the daughter of the woman in the picture) had another Havanese before him, … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Clementine the Border Collie Australian Cattle Dog Husky Mix

From the inimitable pen of Tom Lehrer: Oh, Clementine,Can’t you tell from the howls of me?This love of mineCalls to you from the bowels of me.Are you discerningThe returningOf this churning, burning, yearning for you? (Hey, I didn’t say it … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Mr. Charlie the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

I woke up this morning feeling pretty bad. Just… so much going on, in tech, in the wider world, not a lot of it good. I’m mostly okay now, I guess. Thank goodness for dogs like Mr. Charlie (1) here.

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Dog of the Day: Dolly the Chihuahua

Dolly (12) was outside the Macy’s puppy windows one day when I went, helping with the important donation-and-treat-collection tasks.

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New Dog Year’s Day: Macy’s Windows Puppies

What better way to celebrate New Year’s Day than with a New Dog or two? Unfortunately it was absolute MURDER taking pictures of the window puppies this year, due to the reflections of the decorations. I did my best, though! … Continue reading

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Dog of New Year’s Eve: Barney the Great Pyrenees

It’s always tough to choose dogs for special days, but I ran into Barney in the square in front of the San Francisco City Hall yesterday, and I knew he was something special. He absolutely adored me — just like … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: So the Supermutt

So is her name, and supermutting and dancing are her games! So is 3, and may well be a basenji mix, because she doesn’t bark, she just makes funny ‘woo woo’ noises sometimes. Her dad thinks she might also be … Continue reading

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Double Puppy Day: Festive and Felicidad the ADOPTABLE Chihuahua Terrier Mix Puppies

I stopped by Macy’s today, and ran across a couple of adorable adoptables. If you have room in your heart (and your home) for a two-month-old pup, or especially two, go check them out at sfspca.org.

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Dog of the Day: Itachi the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Hitachi is a five-year-old Pemmie with one floppy ear. Except when he looks up at you and peers soulfully into your eyes, at which time his ear flops back and looks like it’s standing up. SO. CUTE. Edit: Darn it! … Continue reading

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