Dog of the Day: Gus The Badly Needed 8-Week-Old Golden Retriever Puppy

Autumn’s got a nasty cold, and I’m still suffering from a variety of interesting ailments, though fortunately nothing life-threatening. Both of us are badly in need of something, and fortunately, just today, when I slipped out of my office to grab some lunch, I saw that very something.

8-Week-Old Ridiculously Adorable Golden Retriever Puppy

I didn’t have to run after Gus, because two other people fawned over him for long enough for me to catch up.

8-Week-Old Ridiculously Adorable Golden Retriever Puppy Walking Around A Tree

Look at those teensy little ridiculously sharp puppy claws.

8-Week-Old Ridiculously Adorable Golden Retriever Puppy Leaning Against A Tree

Every second I was taking pictures of Gus was a second I wasn’t petting that ear. Agony.

8-Week-Old Ridiculously Adorable Golden Retriever Puppy Looking Dubious

That expression.

8-Week-Old Ridiculously Adorable Golden Retriever Puppy Leaning Against A Large Metal Pole

I think he’s one of the youngest puppies I’ve ever posted.

8-Week-Old Ridiculously Adorable Golden Retriever Puppy Sitting With His Eyes Closed

A brief moment of almost-stillness.

8-Week-Old Ridiculously Adorable Golden Retriever Puppy Sitting And Looking At The Camera

Oh god can I just borrow him? I promise I’ll give him back. (No I won’t.)

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Dog of the Day: Daisy the Old English Sheepdog

Daisy’s one of our growing pack of local Old English Sheepdogs. I think her dad was surprised to hear me say that there were several around… but I think she knew Bumper. But then, everybody knows Bumper.

Fluffy Backside Of A Grey And White Old English Sheepdog

Behold this magnificently fluffy behind.

Fluffy Grey And White Old English Sheepdog

I need a dog to bury my face in right now (long story), and I think she’d be a great candidate.

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Sunday Switchup: Water Droplets On Feather

I don’t really remember running across this… funny what insomnia will do to your memory.

White Feather With Water Droplets

Kinda pretty, regardless.

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Caturday Supplement: Floofy Macy’s Window Kitty

Lots of fluff!

Grey Fluffy Long-Haired Cat In Store Window

I love grey kitties.

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Dog of the Day: Siberian Husky

This is the shop dog of a local nail salon. Every time I go by and peek in, I feel like he’s judging me.

Black And White Siberian Husky Looking Disapproving

I feel like I’m racially profiling this dog. I’m sure he or she is a wonderful, happy dog, but the eye markings just look… intimidating.

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Dog of the Day: Chihuahua Mix

I have had a very long and not terribly pleasant day, and I am going to go to bed early. So have a short but rather cute dog in a short but rather cute post.

Tan And White Chihuahua Mix With Ears Half Up

I don’t have this pup’s name, but I’m pretty sure there’s some fluffy Chihuahua in there.

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Dog of the Day: Moby Dach the Long-Haired Dachshund

Yes, that’s pronounced like the first part of ‘dachshund’. Moby’s 8, and quite small, but mighty in his cuteness.

Edit: OMG, how did I forget: FOOOOOOFLY WIENER!

Solid Cream Long-Haired Miniature Dachshund

Where’d his torso go??

Solid Cream Long-Haired Miniature Dachshund Licking His Own Nose

When you can’t see the length of the body, they really do look kind of like little golden retrievers.

Solid Cream Long-Haired Miniature Dachshund Gazing Lovingly Over His Shoulder At Woman Petting Him

Puppydog eyes alert: cuteness overload.

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Dog of the Day: Belle the Italian Greyhound/Jack Russell Terrier Mix

I ran into Belle (9) when we were both limping, so I felt an immediate sense of kinship.

(If anyone’s waiting to see pictures of their dog, drop me a line in the comments and I’ll prioritize you!)

Jack Russell Terrier Italian Greyhound Mix With Wrapped Leg

Somehow I find it sadder to see a dog with a leg cast or wrap than a human. Partly because they don’t know it’ll be gone soon, I guess.

Jack Russell Terrier Italian Greyhound Mix With Wrapped Leg

She’s still got the puppydog eyes down pat.

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Dog of the Day: Alexander the Husky Puppy

Alexander (4 months old) was one of those few dogs who did not warm to me. Some dogs, the owner says, “Wow, he never usually goes near strangers, you must have a way with animals.” With Alexander it was more like, “Wow, he doesn’t usually hide from people like that.” Which was very disappointing.

Silver Husky Puppy

Just like a big stuffed animal.

Silver Husky Puppy Retreating Under A Bench

Look at those fluffy feets.

Silver Husky Puppy Hiding Behind Man's Leg

He definitely was very leery of me. I don’t know why… I even took my hat off!

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Sunday Switchup: BLACK PHOEBE!

It sounds to me like a comic book villain, but who am I to judge?

Male Black Phoebe On Branch

I have absolutely no memory of taking these pictures. It’s only been a month.

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