Ran into this little pup outside of a local eatery, where she was trying hard to lick every single person who walked by.
The cafe even had outdoor tables, and yet they left their puppy outside and went to eat inside. What is wrong with these people?
Goofy face.
Someone got a little bit tangled up. A direct result of too much enthusiasm.
Autumn and I were out wandering around the Marina and the Fisherman’s Wharf areas today, and we got a couple of surprises. First we ran into the cutest little long-haired miniature dachshund. And when I heard that her name was ‘Chloe’, I thought, ‘Wow, that sounds familiar!’ And sure enough, I found her. She was one of the first dogs I took a picture of, in December of 2009, and was one of the first 50 I posted, in January of 2010. She is just as adorable now (4.5 years old) as she was almost four years ago, I think you’ll agree.
Those ears are just as silky as you think they are.
They really do look like miniature golden retrievers with short legs.
Aww man. Disgruntled dachshund.
I really love seeing old friends.
And speaking of old friends… only half an hour or so later, Autumn and I were sitting outside a cafe and enjoying the sunshine when who should walk by, but our old friend (and repeat star) Baloo!
Last couple times I saw him, Baloo was with a Yorkie named ‘Romeo’. This isn’t Romeo, although I didn’t get her name. Apparently Baloo just likes Yorkies! (But hey, who doesn’t?)
This is the first time I’ve seen Baloo’s serious face.
I think he was headed somewhere important.
Wish I could have said hello to this pretty snake at the Aquarium of the Bay, but alas, he was behind glass. His species is (I think?) ‘King Snake’, but he was extra-long. Hence the title.
I like snakes, but I’m too aware of their limitations to have one as a pet. If they were as smart as dogs? Totally would.
He didn’t seem too impressed with me, really.
I was on a sailboat today (part of a ‘Engineering Week’ trip). I was only on there for three and a half hours or so, from 1 to 4:30, and it’s now been four hours since I was on it… and for some reason everything just started moving up and down again. Weird.
This dog, on the other hand, is not weird. She is just cute. Never seen a mix quite like her.
A little bit shy…
…but not TOO shy.
That’s not his name, I just felt compelled to make the joke. (Hey, could be worse, it could have been another Devo joke.)
For some reason this husky was just dead set on getting the heck out of the dog park.
Look at that: heterochromia AND a stripey nose!
Wasn’t scared of other dogs, or of people. Just wanted to go home. Well, they do say that huskies have minds of their own… I wonder what was going on in his?
These two look like polar opposites, but they were having a grand old time together. Largely because the corgi had the ball, and the ridgeback didn’t care about it.
Also, extra special bonus chocolate goldendoodle!
Look at that teddy bear.
Definitely polar opposites. Super-long-legs scrawny vs sausage with little bitty legs.
Patented corgi grin.
Someone else has a pretty good grin too.
Okay, that grin is almost big enough to be disturbing.
I said we’d be seeing a little more of this guy, and here he is. I think the salt-and-pepper coloration on the schnauzer is one of the prettiest dog coats I’ve ever seen. But then, I have a weakness for eyebrows.
Pretty good assortment in the background: husky, ridgeback, English cocker spaniel (I think?), and a Chihuahua.
There are the eyebrows. Also, that perfect little fold in the ears is pretty cute too.
I’ve just ordered a passel of Dogs of San Francisco 2014 calendars! They’ll be going on sale when they come in, which should be in a week or so. They are maximally adorable and minimally expensive. And they have this gorgeous fellow on the front. Who could possibly resist?
Congratulations to our Chief Calen-dog!
Another kitty from my rambles in Oakland.
Cat noses fascinate me. They come in so many different colors.
One day, a really nice vet came along and fastened a magic cone of happy to this dog’s neck, and said, “You will magically get treats and everyone will be your friend while you have this cone on.” And the dog said “Yaaaay!”
(And yes, he knew that he magically got treats already, and everyone was his friend already. But he didn’t care. Because why would he?)
Oh man, he was REALLY happy.
You’ll be seeing more of the gorgeous schnauzer on the left soon.
Aw, pretty cute westie there, too.