Sunday Switchup: Bay Bridge

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Adam Lang

Some rather unusual night shots of the Bay Bridge.

Picture Of The Moon Seen Through The Bay Bridge At Night

I just happened to be taking pictures of the bridge when there was this really bright flash, and…

Picture Of The Moon Seen Through The Bay Bridge At Night

…no, I’m just messing with you, that was actually the moon.

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Caturday Supplement: Snuggly Kitties

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Adam Lang

From my visit to Pets Unlimited a couple weeks back. I’m not sure if these two are parent and child or just good friends, but they were definitely putting on a good show of the ‘adopt us now for we are ridiculously adorable’ variety. I have little doubt that they were adopted soon after I visited, because who could resist that?

Two Grey Tiger Tabbies Asleep All Cuddled Up On A Cat Tree

I want a kitten pile in my bed right now. I would lie down and add myself to the pile and go straight to sleep.

Grey Tiger Tabbies And Kitten With Pink Nose Asleep All Cuddled Up On A Cat Tree

Oh god the nose.

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Dog of the Day: Sailor Chihuahua

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Adam Lang

You thought I was out of CorgiCon pictures, didn’t you? Hah! Not even close. This little guy was an attendee, though obviously not a participant. Just like me, come to think of it. Except cuter.

Long-Haired Chihuahua Mix Dressed As A Sailor

One of the cuter Sailor-Dog costumes I’ve run across.

Long-Haired Chihuahua Mix Dressed As A Sailor

The little bone on the hat is a nice touch.

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Dog of the Day: Miss Elle the Saint Bernard

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Adam Lang

Say hello to Miss Elle (pronounced ‘L’) the 5-year-old Saint Bernard. I ran into her when I was visiting Pets Unlimited two weekends ago to get some kitty pictures. I was worried, since I’m used to thinking of Saturday vet hours as being for emergencies only. But mom said she was just there for ‘routine maintenance’, so that’s good.

Only 25 more days until my six year blogoversary. That is 49 in dog years, and roughly 3,500 in blog years. (Most blogs last around six weeks.) I feel like I ought to celebrate somehow. Any suggestions?

Saint Bernard Face

Look at that face. 1000% excess schnozzlage, with extra added slobbration!

Saint Bernard, Grinning

If you look closely you can see the drool splotches on the floor.

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Dog of the Day: Tommy the Maltese

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Adam Lang

I ran into Tommy (12-ish) at the ticket desk at San Francisco Airport, but wasn’t able to get any good pictures of him due to lighting conditions and speed. I was a little disappointed, but I figured, ah well, maybe I’ll get lucky and see him again. And then on the plane, I was hanging out in my seat and someone asked if I would switch seats with him so he could sit with his girlfriend, and I said, ‘Eh, whatever.’ And when I got to the other seat, who should be next to me but Tommy and his mommy!

Tommy is half Dog of San Francisco and half Dog 0f Puerto Vallarta. His mom works in San Jose as a tech consultant but is planning to move down to Puerto Vallarta in a year or so, and spends a lot of time down there now. And Tommy has gotten quite used to commuting between the two, as you can see. And no, no doggie sedatives were used in the making of this photo shoot.

Maltese In A Black Bag

Someone seems happy. Lots of attention and petting from mom are worth any amount of ear poppage, apparently.

Maltese Sleeping With His Head Sticking Out Of A Black Bag

He had a variety of poses when we were in the air. This is one of the more relaxed-looking ones.

Indescribable Dog Face

Believe it or not, this was also a very relaxed position.

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Dog of Puerto Vallarta: Doberman Pinscher

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Adam Lang

I ran into a retired gentleman from the USA while wandering the streets of Puerto Vallarta. He had a very aggressive-looking Doberman, who immediately solicited scratches from me. Apparently he is super-friendly except when he is defending his front door.

He (the gentleman, not the Doberman) was full of praise for the medical system in Mexico, and in Puerto Vallarta in particular. I am not really sure how well it serves poor people in Mexico, but apparently it serves relatively rich US expatriates really well, certainly better than the US one does. Interestingly enough, I found out (by word of mouth, not by any personal need, thank goodness) that pharmacies there tend to have their own physicians on staff, and you can consult with them for free if you buy your prescriptions from that pharmacy. As a coworker of mine noted, this sounds like a great idea until you actually think about it for a few seconds at which point it sounds like a terrible idea.

Happy Doberman Pinscher

Everyone told me I’d see dozens of dogs if I walked down to Puerto Vallarta. I feel a bit cheated, to be honest. Although the ones I did see were pretty awesome.

Smiling Doberman Pinscher Being Petted By The Photographer

Happy Doberman smile.

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Dog of Puerto Vallarta: Puppy

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Adam Lang

Ahem. Yes. Well. You may have noticed a certain lack of posting out of me over the weekend. This is not because the resort we went to didn’t have internet, or anything like that. No, it is more because I am a lazy person wot is lazier than a lazy Susan.

On the up side, I did get a few dog pictures while I was down in Puerto Vallarta. Including a number of this guy, who was tied up outside the ticket booth of a gymnasium, and was doing his best to greet all comers in high style.

By the way, your humble correspondent has an exclusive story: it is kind of hot and muggy in Puerto Vallarta but it is still pretty nice. And the dogs there are cute.

Little Beagle Mix Puppy

Before you say anything: he had plenty of access to shade, and a water bowl. He was out in the sun because he wanted to be.

Little Beagle Mix Puppy

Slight puppy head tilt.

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Dog of the Day: Mexican Hairless

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Adam Lang

A Mexican hairless dog, in celebration of my Mexican vacation. I am not sure how it never occurred to me before that a dog with no fur and black skin would be really well-adapted to a very hot climate, but it didn’t.

Mexican Hairless Dog In A Tee Shirt

Of course, slightly less well-adapted to San Francisco’s climate. Hence the shirt.

Mexican Hairless Dog In A Tee Shirt

I bet the ears help radiate heat, too. And catch the breezes…

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Dog of the Day: Corgi Post-CorgiCon

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Adam Lang

Two public service announcements tonight. One personal: I am going on a company vacation to the nearly-inundated Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Friday through Monday. (Yes, I know, it’s a tough life! Mind you, this is the first company vacation I’ve ever been on, so don’t think this is a regular thing for me. But still.) I will probably still be posting while I’m there, but maybe not. Who knows? I will do what is fun and relaxing.

And one that someone emailed me. I get the occasional person trolling for media exposure emailing me, and I tend to ignore most of them (‘I read your blog “The Dogs Of San Francisco” regularly and am always amazed by the insight of your articles!’ Sure you do, buddy. Sure you do.) But this one caught my interest. Apparently this Sunday (November 1) at 6 PM, KQED is airing a documentary on a hospice for elderly and disabled animals in Santa Rosa, called ‘Last Stop in Santa Rosa‘. It’s also available online here. I freely admit that I am not in any emotional shape to watch it right now, with my fun little health problems… maybe when I get back from vacation.

And then there’s today’s dog. I was wandering around trying desperately to find my car after CorgiCon (I’d been forced to park over a mile away) and I stumbled on some post-corgi-con cleansing going on in a yard. Somehow, this pup doesn’t seem at all upset by shedding the excess sand.

Grinning Tricolor Pembroke Welsh Corgi Being Hosed Off In The Yard

Goofy happy corgi faces always make me smile.

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Dog of the (Birth)Day: Wadi the Saluki

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Adam Lang

Look who I ran into this morning: Wadi the Saluki, who we last saw in 2012, when he was just 9 months old. And guess who turned four years old today? I said hello and happy birthday, and gave him some birthday petting, but Wadi was more interested in investigating the grass, though whether it was for evidence of other visitors or for the fish meal fertilizer in use in San Francisco parks that drain to the bay is anyone’s guess.

(Yes, Wadi is  named after the gorgeous geographical formation.)

Tan Saluki Staring Intently At The Curb

As I said… very focused.

Saluki Looking Upwards At Mom

Such amazingly graceful dogs. Almost doelike. Or catlike. Or catdoelike.

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