Category Archives: Dog of the Day

Very Responsible Dog of the Day: Elara the Brittany Spaniel (Mix?) Explosives Detection Dog

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Adam Lang

I’m not a huge fan of the militarization of the canine: training dogs to attack people isn’t something I’m happy with, and ‘drug sniffing dogs’ are often basically just used as an excuse to search people’s person, car, or home, … Continue reading →

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ADOPTABLE Puppy of the Day: Blitz the German Shepherd Mix

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Adam Lang

Blitz is a majestic pup, isn’t he? He’s only eight months old, and he’s still learning to trust people, but he’s getting there. And he is up for adoption at the Milo Foundation! Worth pondering indeed, although he looks like … Continue reading →

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Dog of the Day: Welcome Pato the Colombian Street Dog (With Some Corgi Probably) To San Francisco!

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Adam Lang

Join me in welcoming Pato (probably around 8) to the city! Pato’s mom was living in Colombia for a while, and adopted Pato while she was there, and just moved back to San Francisco about four weeks ago. Pato has … Continue reading →

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Dog of the Day: Nola the Possibly Havanese Friend to All

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Adam Lang

I ran across Nola (a girl) just as her mom was getting into an uber, so I didn’t get a chance to ask many questions. Fortunately I got the important bit: she likes her bag, and she loves everybody.

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Dog of the Day: Olive the Pug of San Francisco

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Adam Lang

I ran across Olive (6) when I was on my way home from Milwaukee, in Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. But it turned out, when I chatted with her folks, that Olive was actually an official Dog of San Francisco: she’s lived … Continue reading →

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Repeat Dog of the Day: Jeviz the Standard Schnauzer

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Adam Lang

I have just discovered that not only did I take pictures of Jeviz, who is now 12 years old, almost exactly a year apart (August 30th, 2025, which were posted shortly thereafter, and August 25th, 2026, posted today), but I … Continue reading →

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Dog of the Day: Violet the Papillon Mix

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Adam Lang

Violet’s (2 years old) folks said she was an ‘unknown mix’, but I am pretty sure there is some papillon in her ancestry. Look at those ears!

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Puppy of the Day: Milo Bear the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Adam Lang

I ran across Milo (9 months) on his way home from a vet appointment. Poor pup, he got neutered. He was a little bit groggy, but still surprisingly cheerful. Get well soon, Milo Bear!

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Puppy of the Day: Louie the Great Dane Australian Cattle Dog Mix

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Adam Lang

Louie was four months old when I ran into him, and let me tell you what, I just about scooped him up and ran away with him. What an amazing combo, Dane and ACD!

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Dog of the Day: Beagle Mix

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Adam Lang

When I was pupsitting a couple weeks ago, we walked by a house where the resident reeeeeally wanted to come out and play. SO BADLY.

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