Tag Archives: Oakland

Sunday Switchup: Sweet Singers

In downtown Oakland, in a small street, is a little music store. A little music store with some very colorful inhabitants.

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Caturday Supplement: Tiger Tabby From Cat Town

There’s another kitty cafe in the area here, this one in Oakland. They’re called Cat Town, and they’re the first cat cafe to open in the United States (although the one in San Francisco got into the planning stages first.) … Continue reading

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Caturday Supplement: ResCute!

I’d post rescue contact info on this kitty, but I think the guy whose hand this is actually ended up adopting him. Lucky guy!

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Double Damp Dog BaThursday: Casey the Border Collie Mix and Rex the Corgi

Another set of pictures that I have been sitting on, paralyzed and overwhelmed, for a month. But this one I’m getting out there because they’re the dogs of a couple I know, and they will hate me forever if I … Continue reading

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Dog of National Puppy Day: Chiyoko the Japanese Akita

Happy National Puppy Day, everyone! Even if it isn’t by the time you read this, trust me, you’ll be able to pretend after seeing Chiyoko (Chi/yoko, The Daughter of a Thousand Generations). These pictures were taken about a month ago, … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Louie the Great Pyrenees

Louie was (mis-spellingly) named after Louis XIV, who had a ‘great’ deal to do with the Pyrenees. The court of Louis XIV was infatuated with the breed, which up until then was sort of thought of as a peasant dog. Louie … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Jack Straw the Golden Retriever Puppy

I was not the only one impressed by Jack (5 months old), as you can see from the pictures. I am told Jack Straw cut down a man in cold blood, Shannon. Probably with cuteness.

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Dog of the Day: Layla the Chihuahua

Layla (7 years old) has been commuting with her dad for a few months now. All in all, she seems pretty happy with the arrangement.

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Dog of Adam’s Triumphant Return: Bella the German Shepherd Puppy

So… I’m back! And if not in fighting trim, at least in one piece, for the most part. To celebrate my triumphant return, and (mostly) to apologize for my prolonged absence, I present to you Bella the 4-month-old German shepherd … Continue reading

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Sunday Switchup: Happy Shrub

I need more happy things in my life. So here is a very happy shrub. It has no worries. It can just sit there and photosynthesize.

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