Tag Archives: Crossroads Cafe

Dog of the Day: Barkley the Labrador Retriever

I have been going through some of my recent pictures today, and boy, are you guys in for a treat or six in the next couple weeks. That is, if you like nose shots as much as I do. Take … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Dexter the 10-Week-Old Labrador Retriever/Australian Cattle Dog Mix Puppy

So I said I’d have another puppy for you guys on Friday, and then I left at 7 AM and didn’t get home until well after midnight. So he had to wait until today. Mea culpa! I’m worried I’m spoiling … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Barkly the 8-Month-Old Beagle Puppy

Those eyes.  

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Birder-Day Supplement: House Finch

How have I never noticed these guys around before? They’re so pretty! And they’re apparently ultra-common, too. And loud. Did I mention loud? They’re not quite on a level with the parrots, but they’re up there. (Please do correct my … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Zoey the 11-Month-Old Possible Shiba Inu Mix

Well, mom had no idea what Zoey was, but I think she’s a Shiba mix. She’s so foxy and cute! She’s also super-friendly, and very curious. And has a somewhat alarming tendency to run around and around and around anything … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Miles the Rhodesian Ridgeback

Miles and miles of ridgeback! This pup was actually named after Miles Davis, apparently because his wrinkly forehead reminded mom and dad of the wrinkly forehead in a famous poster of Miles Davis. Anyone know which one they’re talking about? … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Heartbreaking Shar Pei

I somehow missed getting this guy’s name, because I was too busy feeling sorry for him, and guilty on behalf of the human race. He’s a shar pei, a breed that is well known for eye trouble, and he’s absolutely … Continue reading

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Double Dog Day: Isatas the Shepherd/Husky (?) and Ddol Ddol the Shih-Tzu

Okay, first the names: Isatas (pronounced eez-taz) means ‘snow’ in, I think, Inuit. Ddol Ddol means something in Korean but I don’t appear to have written down what it was. And here’s something surprising about them: in the ratings of … Continue reading

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Double Dog Day: Two French Bulldogs

These two were chilling out in front of the Crossroads Café, begging for skritches. (Someday I’ll be able to remember the difference between French bulldogs and Boston terriers. Until then, there’s Google image search.) (Sorry boys, I don’t think your affection-hunting … Continue reading

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(Slightly Late) Dog of the Day: Very Patient Australian Shepherd

Good thing that this sweetie is patient, because I got to her a little late. (Had an appointment with a large strange piece of medical equipment this afternoon, and I didn’t quite get a chance to post a dog beforehand. … Continue reading

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