Dog of the Day: Bobo Wolverine the Pomeranian

Banana-banna-Bobo-Wolverine! He’s a year old, and feisty as all get-out. But when he barks he only means one thing: WHY ARE YOU NOT PETTING ME OR PLAYING WITH ME NOW? NOW NOW NOW! I AM ADORABLE AND I LIKE YOU SO PET ME!

And lo, he is indeed adorable. And lo, I did indeed pet him.

Black And Tan Fluffy Pomeranian Singing The Blues

Don’t see a lot of black and tan Poms around. Too bad, they’re gorgeous.

Black And Tan Fluffy Pomeranian Singing The Blues

He was very, very vocal. Hope he isn’t like that at night.

Black And Tan Fluffy Pomeranian Standing On His Hind Legs And Looking Goofy

This, on the other hand, is not him barking. This is mom dangling food above his head.

Black And Tan Pomeranian Play-Bowing

This is the classic ‘play with me!’ pose.

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Sunday Switchup: Comfy Statue

I have been walking by this guy at least two ore three times a week on the way to work for most of the last 12 years now, at three different jobs. For a while he vanished and then he reappeared — apparently he was stolen, and then recovered — but most of the time he just hangs out there, looking suave. And also, at least to someone, cold, because when I went by him one day last week he was wearing quite a nice jacket.

He’s got to be Hermes, right? Or, if not, at least some other messenger. He’s got the wingéd ankles.

Statue Of Man With Winged Feet

He looks pretty relaxed, whoever he is.

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Dog of the Day: Lola the Siberian Husky

Whatever Lola (3) wants, Lola gets.

(Don’t forget, CorgiCon is tomorrow! Meet me there! I will be the one crying because his camera can only hold 40 gigs of photos.)

Siberian Husky With Blue Eyes Looking Intent

Lola is a strong-willed individual. Well, of course, she’s a husky.

Siberian Husky With Blue Eyes Smiling

A very intense stare… and a pretty, happy smile.

Siberian Husky With Blue Eyes Looking Goofy

And of course the patented husky goofball expression.

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DoggiEvent: Bay Area Pet Fair

Yet another big pet event this weekend that I didn’t know about: the Bay Area Pet Fair in San Rafael! If you’re not just looking for cuteness (because let’s face it, the CorgiCon can’t be beat in that regard), but are also looking for a pet of your very own, you should apparently go to this, because it is “The Largest Gathering of Adoptable Animals in California History.” That’s a lot of pets! Even I would not try to adopt that many pets, and I am well known for wanting all the pets.

I am not sure if I will be going or not. I am not sure if I am emotionally prepared to run into this many adoptable dogs when I STILL can’t get one of my own. But we shall see.

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Dog of the Day: Aviana the Dog-In-A-Bag

I spent a shockingly small amount of Tuesday in the last remaining post office in San Francisco that issues passports. Seriously: I walked in, talked to one person, got half of it done, talked to another person, got the other half done, talked to a third person, got it all paid for, and walked out, in under half an hour. And that’s counting the fact that I goofed on my application and they had to help me fix it. I am always pleasantly surprised when I have to deal with any large organization and things go smoothly, but this was a model of efficiency, made even more surprising by the huge budget cuts being forced on the USPS. Keep doing what you’re doing, guys!

So, uh, there was a dog involved somewhere here, right? Oh! Right, Aviana, the dog-in-a-bag Chihuahua! Right as I was leaving the post office, Aviana and her human were walking in, so I had to take a quick moment to snap a few shots. Sweet pup, 11 years old, very well-behaved and friendly.

Chihuahua In A Leather Purse

She definitely makes a cute, if somewhat derpy, dog-in-a-bag.

Derpy-Looking Chihuahua In A Leather Sack

Oops, sorry Aviana, I didn’t mean it. You’re not derpy at all. Not even a little bit.

Derpy-Looking Chihuahua In A Leather Purse Sticking Out Her Tongue

…well, okay, maybe a little bit. 🙂

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Dog of the (Birth)day: Sebastian the Fastly Greyhound

Say hello and happy sixth birthday (today) to Sebastian, the Fastly Greyhound! “Fastly?” I hear you ask. And of course I reply, “Very fastly!”

Well. Actually. Fastly is an internet service company whose headquarters is right around Hipmunk’s, and whose service Hipmunk (my employer) uses to keep its web site nice and quick. And Sebastian is their appropriately-fast mascot and inspiration. He’s a former racing greyhound, of course. Isn’t his racing gear awesome?

Sigh. Of course, people at Fastly, whose company is named after a velocity, get to have an adorable real-animal mascot to keep them company. People at Hipmunk, whose company is named after an adorable animal mascot, do not. That seems quite unfair to me.

Greying Ex-Racer Greyhound In Fastly-Branded Racing Gear

Is it just me, or does his racing getup kind of look a bit like a pair of Speedos?

Greyhound In Fastly Racing Gear Looking Pensive

Greyhounds always look so pensive to me. I’ve met a lot of sweet and happy ones but none with the stereotypical happy-dog grin.

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DoggiEvent: CORGI-CON

Oh man how did I not find out until now? CorgiCon is happening again, and it’s this coming weekend! Ocean Beach near the Beach Chalet restaurant. Be there or don’t be long, squat, and adorable!

I will return with pics or expire of sheer cuteness trying.

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Dog of the Day: Boulder the Rhodesian Ridgeback

I first met Boulder back in March of this year, and got a bunch of pictures, which were so fuzzy I couldn’t tell if he was a ridgeback or a poodle. Fortunately, round two came out just fine.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Looking Worried

Ridgebacks are one of the forehead-wrinkle breeds that always looks a little concerned.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Looking Concerned

No, no, the ‘EEW’ in the background isn’t a critical comment, it’s just a license plate.

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Dog of the Day: Penny the Carolina Dog

My notes say “Penny, 6-ish, Carolina dog, aka American dingbat”. I think that may be a little harsh, don’t you? Sure, she’s a little silly, but… ohhh. Wait. That must be an autocorrect from ‘American dingo’.

Can Penny really be our first Carolina dog? Looks that way!

Carolina Dog, AKA American Dingo, Sitting And Looking Thoughtful

She really does look a surprising amount like a dingo.

Carolina Dog AKA American Dingo Looking Like A Gargoyle

That black eyeliner really makes the outfit.

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Sunday Switchup: Funky Shadows

I think these might have been the result of some kind of multiple-LED streetlight? They remind me of the kind of shadows you get from leaves during a solar eclipse. Funky!

Fractal Leaf Shadows

It kind of puts me in mind of a snowflake. Also, looking too long gives me a headache.

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