Monthly Archives: January 2016

Sunday Switchup: A Modest Marriage Proposal

So, yesterday I said I’d have a story for you, and here it is. On January 7th, someone contacted me on a web site I discovered recently called ‘TimeRepublik‘. It’s a way of basically trading your hours for other people’s: … Continue reading

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Caturday Supplement: Macy’s Marmies

These two gorgeous marmies were snoozing in the window of Macy’s when I walked up, and I immediately melted into a puddle. Supposedly they were even cuter when they were playing together, but I must admit I find that somewhat hard … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Katara the Tosa Inu

It’s been quite a while since we’ve had a new breed, but Katara (1 year old) is new to us: a tosa inu, also known as a Japanese mastiff. She has her own instagram page (rescuedogkatara), and also her own … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Stella the Yorkshire Terrier Shih Tzu Mix

Stella! Stella is a friendly sort, which is a good thing, because she is the official customer service department, spokesmodel, and canine liaison for An Urban Tail (Facebook, or here for Instagram), which makes, in Stella’s own words, ‘Woof woof bark … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Mattie the Cocker Spaniel Golden Retriever Mix Puppy

Mattie just wants to be your best friend. And your best friend, and your best friend, and EVERYBODY’S best friend! Cocker spaniel golden retriever mix puppy? Well, that’s my guess. Mom didn’t know, so I did my best.

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Dog of the Day: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

I ran into two other dogs on my trip back from Indiana to San Francisco. This one, a very happy and friendly Cavalier King Charles spaniel, I ran into at the San Francisco airport. Her mom was busy at a … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Assistance Shiba Inu In Training

Ran into this fine example of awesome doggitude — the first assistance shiba inu I’ve ever met! — when I was flying out to Indiana for Christmas, in the San Francisco Airport. In fact, as I recall, he was even … Continue reading

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Sunday Switchup: Horse

I was out in Indiana for Christmas, which was less snowy than I had reason to expect. But that meant I could take a couple of walks and take some pictures. And one of the things that I took pictures … Continue reading

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Caturday Supplement: Tuxedo Kitten and Black Kitten

Two kitties for this lovely caturday, one tuxedo kitten and one that was pure black, and both adorable. I say ‘lovely’ even though it was raining much of the day and grey for the rest of it, because I was feeling quite … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Huskorgi

This gorgeous huskorgi (husky/corgi mix) was so excited to go to the beach that he could not contain himself, so he’d dance up to passers-by and bark and wiggle and just generally show off. So adorable. He just thought this was … Continue reading

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