Monthly Archives: September 2026

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

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

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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Sunday Switchup: Dog Kennel, Repurposed

I am totally down for this: keep the kids locked up and let the dogs run free!

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Dog of the Day: Olive the Pug of San Francisco

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

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

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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Sunday Switchup: Milwaukee Is Pretty Great

Gotta tell ya, I visited Milwaukee last month and it has some pretty great spots. Not least of which is Riley’s, which is not just dog-friendly, it’s dog-centric. We need more places like that around here!

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

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

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

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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