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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Caturday Supplement: Sleeping Macy’s Window Marmie

♫ How much for that marmie in the window? The adoption fees are most reasonable! ♩ (Well, it’s hardly Gilbert and Sullivan, but it’ll do.)

We’re now in a race, to see whether I run out of Macy’s window kitties before the next Macy’s window season starts. Cross your fingers.

Marmalade Tiger Tabby Sleeping On A Cat Bed

I wonder if you can use Macy’s gift cards to adopt Macy’s window kitties? THE WORLD WANTS TO KNOW!!

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Dog of the Day: Abby the Border Collie

Abby (7) demands petting! You will obey!

Black And White Border Collie Lying On The Sidewalk

I love the dipped-in-white-paint tailtip.

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Dog of the Day: Brody the Yorkie Puppy

Brody stopped me in my tracks on my way in to work a week or two ago. He’s pint-sized (three months old!) but he’s got a pony-keg’s worth of attitude… all of it good.

Three Month Old Yorkshire Terrier Puppy

There’s this neat hip-high wall/rise around Huntingdon Park, which is what he’s standing on.

Three Month Old Yorkshire Terrier Puppy

It makes a great photographic pedestal for dogs.

Three Month Old Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Trying To Lick The Camera

It also — just barely — keeps them far enough away to photograph. Usually.

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Dog of the Day: Luna the Pit Bull/Labrador Retriever Puppy

Luna was one of the guests at a little Friday afternoon party thrown by my employer last week. She was, of course, a hit, not only with the kids but with many of the grown-ups as well. (And with me. Who fits comfortably in neither group.)

She reeeeeeeally liked the smells coming from the food truck that was catering for us, the ‘Voodoo Van‘.

Little Girl And Little Boy Meeting Black Pit Bull Labrador Retriever Mix Puppy

Oh, that’s right, there were some other cute things at the party besides dogs, weren’t there?

Black Pit Bull Labrador Retriever Mix Puppy Licking Little Girl's Hand

If I’d stood there all day and pointed my camera at the kids and the dog I would have gotten cute shot after cute shot. Unfortunately, the food truck was calling my name.

Toddler Laughing At Black Pit Bull Labrador Retriever Mix Puppy

I love the little boy’s expression in this one.

Black Pit Bull Labrador Retriever Mix Puppy Lying On The Ground

This is only a few minutes later. I think the two kids plumb wore him out!

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