Dog of the Day: Dom the Pomeranian Husky Mix Puppy

Well, another day goes by without me posting that pup I keep meaning to post. My excuse this time is that I’m trying to find a way to post some live photos, because there are a couple of him that are totally adorable, but the way I did it last time each photo can take upwards of an hour, and they can’t be trimmed or edited in any way, which is also a bit of a dealbreaker. I’m trying out a Google iPhone app that supposedly will do what I want… maybe? We’ll see.

In any case, in the mean time, I trust that Dom will tide you over. Dom is a 10-month-old Pomeranian Siberian Husky mix puppy with a whole lot of attitude and a very, very striking appearance.

Black Pomeranian Husky Puppy Looking Happy And Adorable

I honestly had no idea what Dom was. I’ve never seen a black ‘pomsky’ before.

Pomeranian Husky Mix Puppy Looking Utterly Hilariously Freaked Out

Okay, this might be my favorite dog expression in quite some time.

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Dog of the Day: Golden Reindeer

Today was SUPPOSED to be pictures of an adorable dog that I dogsat while I was on vacation/sick. Except I had a wee bit of trouble importing the pictures. Sigh. I did finally get them, but now I don’t have time to edit them. So have a couple of pictures of one of Autumn’s family’s awesome golden retrievers with a nearly-equally-awesome hat.

From zero last year, I have gone to having three benefits-related debit cards this year. Three. Am I alone in thinking that this sort of thing is starting to get just a wee bit ridiculous?

Golden Retriever Wearing Silly Christmas Hat

Yes, those are earholes. But we didn’t manage to get the floppy golden retriever ears through them. Alas.

Woman Playing With Golden Retriever

This looks mean, but it is actually the kind of thing this dog enjoys most. SUCH a goof.

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Sunday Switchup: Crow and Sparrow

I like crows. They’re smart, they’re raucous, they know how to enjoy themselves, and they’re better than I am at remembering a face. That makes them okay in my book.

I also kind of like this picture. I could have done without the mailbox, though.

Picture Of Crow And Sailboat Named Sparrow

Can’t see the sparrow? Look closer.

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Caturday Supplement: Macy’s Window Kittybelly

Oh god the belly.

I spent today making chocolates. And made a really dumb mistake which might make them all turn out poorly. But oh well, ‘poorly’ in chocolate terms is still better than no chocolates at all.

Grey And White American Shorthaired Cat In The Window Of Macy's San Francisco

It looks shaved, but damned if I know why they’d do that. Or, indeed, how, without getting mauled.

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Double Dog Day: Golden Retriever And French Bulldog

Have you ever just wanted to go up to an entirely random stranger and say ‘I really need a hug right now?’ It has been a constant temptation for me over the past few weeks (although not a huge temptation until a couple days ago, when I finally got rid of the last vestiges of my cold, because who wants to hug a drippy person?) Looks like this golden retriever got up the nerve to do just that.

Golden Retriever And White French Bulldog Sniffing Noses

Out in front of a local watering hole. Called “Brew Bros”. I can’t even stand to look at the sign. So cringeworthy.

White French Bulldog Sticking His Nose Against The Neck Of A Golden Retriever

A perfect axis-snorgling!

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Very Belated Christmas Day Dog: Possibly Adopted Chihuahua Mix Puppy

For your belated Christmas day, something a little special: I found some people at Macy’s and badgered them mercilessly until they let me take pictures of them ‘interviewing’ one of the window puppies for possible adoption. I do not know what their ultimate decision was, but I have every hope that this as-yet-unnamed-by-them puppy was able to melt their hearts.

I got some video too but I do not have the energy to upload it today. Maybe some other time. Apple’s Live Photos are amazing for this sort of thing, but the effort involved in putting them on WordPress is just not something I can face right now.

Puppy Chewing On Kong Toy In The Window Of Macy's San Francisco

There she was, in the window, never suspecting what fate had in store for her.

Puppy Staring In Perplexity At Kong Toy In The Window Of Macy's San Francisco

She seemed very perplexed by the kong toy. Certainly entertained by it too, though.

Woman Holding Adorable Puppy In Macy's San Francisco

Jerked suddenly from her window into a world she never knew existed, she… hmm. That seems unnecessarily dramatic. Anyway, she had to be taken out of the window regularly for poop breaks.

People Considering Adopting Cute Puppy At Macy's San Francisco

She was shaking for about the first ten seconds of the adoption interview, and then she totally calmed down.

People Considering Adopting Cute Puppy At Macy's San Francisco

She absolutely adores people, even crowded around her.

 

People Considering Adopting Cute Puppy At Macy's San Francisco

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People Considering Adopting Cute Puppy At Macy's San Francisco

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People Considering Adopting Cute Puppy At Macy's San Francisco

Just so photogenic. Note the tiiiiny bit of tongue peeking through.  (From here on has hovertext.)

During the hiatus between Christmas and now, word came in: it is official. This pup’s name is Zuzu (after the little girl in It’s A Wonderful Life), and she has been formally adopted by these fine folks. Here are a couple of pictures of her in her new home.

Cute Chihuahua Mix Puppy With Saggy Ears

I love the natural racing stripe. I bet she’s fast.

Puppy Cuddled Into Oakland As Blanket

Okay, that’s just too much.

Cute Puppy Sitting On Puppy Peepee Pad

An introduction to the realities of having a puppy. Eh, I’m sure this cutie will master house training in no time.

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Happy(?) New Year’s

I have no idea what happened to make the site go down. It may happen again. Hopefully I’ll catch it before someone else reminds me this time. (I know what I was doing to it in the last week, but that shouldn’t have made it go down…)

Anyway, happy New Year’s, everyone. I know a lot of people saying they’re happy to see the back end of 2016, but I can’t help but look at some of the stuff going on in Europe and Asia, and, well, in the US as well, and think of this song.

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Sorry For The Radio Silence

Holidays, plane flights, a dog-sit from today through the 2nd, and my first TWO colds in two years, back to back! 2016 has definitely not been my year. Sniffle sneeze snort. Working on a long belated Christmas post. Soon, soon.

On the up side, the dog in question is sprawled on the sofa next to me with his hind legs in my lap. So that’s nice.

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Cat’s-Mouse Eve Supplement: Sleepy Kitties

Everyone’s going to bed, with visions of sugar-glazed mousies dancing in their heads!

Cat Lying Under Cat Bed

Someone does not seem to have quite grasped the concept.

Two Kittens Cuddled Up On A Cat Bed

Hope you’re sleeping like kittens.

Two Kittens Being Adorable Facepaw

Tell me you don’t love that position. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you… the FACEPAW!

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Double Dog Day: Macy’s Window Puppies

Yorkie mixes, maybe? Scruffy little pups, to be sure. There are more like ’em waiting at Macy’s in San Francisco… come on down and adopt a little bundle of cute!

Two Terrier Puppies Sleeping In The Window Of Macy's San Francisco

I think someone just wanted to be left in peace for a while. I can sympathize: playing for an audience can be so exhausting!

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