Double Dog Day: Finn the Great Dane and Jake the Golden Retriever

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Adam Lang

These two were obviously the best of friends.

Black Great Dane Standing Over Golden Retriever

They were standing like this for several minutes. I get the feeling it’s a common occurrence.

Black Great Dane Standing Over Golden Retriever

They’re the perfect sizes for it.

Black Great Dane and Golden Retriever

He looks very serious, doesn’t he?

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Sunday Switchup: Octoday

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Adam Lang

Courtesy of the Aquarium of the Pacific, which may not be quite on the level of the Monterey Bay Aquarium but is still pretty awesome.

North Pacific Giant Octopus

Apparently octopuses are really smart and surprisingly affectionate.

Giant Pacific Octopus

Apparently being an octopus handler is a high-stress job, because you get really attached to your subject, but they only live two years at most.

Young Pacific Giant Octopus

Some examples of octopus smartness in this article. Pretty amazing.

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Caturday Supplement: Two Little Kittens

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Adam Lang

SPCA kittens! Quick, go adopt one before they’re all gone!

Grey Tiger Tabby Kitten and Grey Tuxedo Kitten

I can’t decide what’s cuter: the little pink nose or the little grey nose.

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Dog of the Day: Nina the Bernese Mountain Dog

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Adam Lang

I ran into Nina (6 years old) right near the Chestnut Street Apple Store, but this was a few weeks ago so I’m pretty sure they weren’t in line for the new Apple Watch or whatever you call it. Still, you never can tell.

Bernese Mountain Dog Looking Happy

I. Love. Berners.

Bernese Mountain Dog Looking Happy

Look at that concentrated happy.

Bernese Mountain Dog Looking Goofy And Confused

Not quite clear on what I did, but that’s quite an expression.

Bernese Mountain Dog Looking Disgruntled

Even when they’re not looking happy they are still adorable. And hilarious.

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Dog of the Day: Frank Sinatra (aka Frankie) the Basset Hound Puppy

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Adam Lang

Frankie! Six months old, and already the LONGEST EARS IN THE CITY!

Six Month Old Basset Hound Puppy

I need to do more videos. Watching this dog’s ears flop around is a potent antidepressant.

Six Month Old Basset Hound Puppy

If you look closely you can catch a glimpse of spotty puppy belly.

Six Month Old Basset Hound Puppy Scratching Himself

Three quarters of my pictures of Frankie were of him scratching his ear. I think he may have been hinting at something. “PET ME HERE!”

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Dog of the Day: Sterling the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Adam Lang

I never get tired of these guys. Sterling was right around 1 year old when I took this picture, and enjoying a brisk walk through North Beach.

Red and White Pembroke Welsh Corgi Smiling

Look at that happy face. I wonder what prompted it?

Red and White Pembroke Welsh Corgi Eating A Treat

Ah yes. Well, this is a corgi, after all.

Red and White Pembroke Welsh Corgi Smiling

Racing stripe, right down the nose!

Man Petting Red And White Pembroke Welsh Corgi

So, about that ‘you end up looking like your dog’ thing…

Red And White Pembroke Welsh Corgi Shaking Himself

DRILLDOG!

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Dog of the Day: Bailey the Puli

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Adam Lang

A puli! Our first white one. Bailey is 4, and happy as anything and doesn’t have nearly as long dreads as some pulik (the plural) do, which is handy because it means she can see and isn’t quite as hard to keep clean. Plus it’s easier for her to lick people.

Smiling White Puli with Wagging Tail

Note the tail blur.

Smiling White Puli with Wagging Tail

There are eyes in there somewhere, I promise.

White Puli Looking Away From Camera

A good look at those dreads. They’re actually fairly fine.

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Dog of the Day: Shy the English Bulldog Puppy

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Adam Lang

Shy, at 5 months old, was definitely not shy. She loves everybody!

English Bulldog Puppy Under A Table

Everyone walking by had to give this gal a wide berth if they didn’t want their ankles smooched.

English Bulldog Licking Her Nose

Puts me in mind of a phrase from a song Autumn is writing: ‘Her tongue was as pink as the ham.’ Yes, it’s a dog song.

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Sunday Switchup: Pigeon

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Adam Lang

I don’t spend a lot of time taking pictures of pigeons, but this one amused me. I took the pictures, and then I went and moved the chip bag out of the street, because although I admit to not being the biggest pigeon fancier in the world, I still didn’t think this one deserved to get run over by a car with his head in a potato chip bag.

Pigeon Eyeing Potato Chip Bag

I saw him walking over to it, and I thought, ‘Will he?’

Pigeon With Head Stuck In Potato Chip Bag

Yes, he did.

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Caturday Supplement: Leilani, Groom Room Cat

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Adam Lang

Autumn and I ran into Leilani again on our way home from dinner one night. She’s the store cat at the dog-grooming parlor near our house, the Groom Room. We’ve posted a few pictures of her before but this time she was sitting in the window and begging for attention, even to the point of trying to rub against our fingers through the window. It was so cute.

White and Tiger Tabby Cat in Window

A very welcoming place.

iPhone Taking Picture of Cat In Window

Autumn got in on the action, so here’s a picture of her taking a picture of the kitty!

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