Caturday Supplement: Catart!

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Adam Lang

Ran across these in a shop window earlier this week. Unlike some cats, these two were willing to hold still for long enough for me to get a shot.

Cat Statue With Wings Stretching
Cat Statue With Wings Napping
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ADOPTABLE Puppy of the Day: Moonshine the German Shepherd Hound Mix

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Adam Lang

In the fine and friendly San Francisco neighborhood of Noe Valley there is a glorious little chocolate shop. Whenever I get down to the area, I always drop by and spend slightly too much money, because chocolate is one of my major weaknesses. But what I didn’t know was that some of the people there are also involved with Rocket Dog Rescue. So last Tuesday when I went by, I discovered that there were several dogs in attendance.

Including this utterly ridiculous specimen! Meet Moonshine, a 4-month-old female German shepherd hound mix of some description or other. She is very good-natured and somewhat better-behaved than you might expect of a four-month-old, but still with plenty of puppy energy and SO. MUCH. LOVE.

Also ALL the ears. SO MUCH EARS.

Go on. You know you want to adopt Moonshine. Go check out the rescue site!

German Shepherd Hound Mix Puppy With Absolutely Gigantic Ears
I feel like she probably can’t run very fast, because those things act like parachutes!
Woman With Surprised Expression Holding German Shepherd Hound Mix Puppy With Absolutely Gigantic Ears
Why am I still working in software when I could be cleaning up after Moonshine? I wouldn’t even mind scrubbing the floor.
Woman Holding German Shepherd Hound Mix Puppy Who Is Licking Her Neck
The rewards are well worth it!
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Dog of the Day: Baby-Girl the Malamute Husky Great Pyrenees And Possibly More Mix

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Adam Lang

Baby-Girl (4) is an adorable mutt of uncertain provenance but absolutely certain awesominitude!

Man Sitting At Outdoor Table With Cute White Mutt Between Him And The Table
She was just being mellow and hanging out with dad. He wasn’t trying to hold onto her or anything, she was just enjoying cuddling up.
Cute White Mutt Nestled Between Man And Wooden Table
Those eyes. I would give Baby-Girl just about anything she wanted, guaranteed.
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Dog of the (Belated Birth)Day: Joey the Dalmatian

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Adam Lang

I was a bad person… I took Joey’s picture on October 11th, and recorded that he turns 3 on October 15th, and then… missed his birthday! Well, you’ll just have to settle for being a caturday special: happy birthday, Joey, and many happy returns!

Dalmatian On A Crowded Lawn In Front Of Ghirardelli Square
I met this spotty lady in San Francisco Maritime Mark (in front of Ghirardelli square), where her folks were watching the air show. I also got pictures of her brother, who I will try even harder to post on HIS birthday.
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Sorry For The Hiccup

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Adam Lang

Technical difficulties! I think I’ve finally got things ironed out, so we now return you to your regularly scheduled blog, starting tomorrow.

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Dog of the Day: Kuma the Shiba Inu

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Adam Lang

Kuma (8) really loved his perch.

Grinning Shiba Inu Standing On A Bench
I love dropping by Lafayette Park occasionally. There is always just a huge crop of amazing dogs.
Grinning Shiba Inu Sitting On A Bench
Kuma sat there for several minutes, watching a bunch of other dogs playing fetch.
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Dog of the Day: Brandy the “Weird Mix”

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Adam Lang

Brandy is 8, and her dad described her pretty aptly, I’d say. If I had to guess, I’d say there was some St Bernard (or another similar breed) and some basset hound.

Dog With St Bernard Face But Short Legs
You just can’t be sad when greeted by a face like that every morning.
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Sunday Switchup: Deer Oh Deer Oh Deer Oh Deer

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Adam Lang

I wanted to do a little hiking a couple weekends ago, but I had two criteria: the place had to be shady, and it had to be under 80 degrees. Turned out this was a bit more difficult than expected (it was even 85 in San Francisco!), but I found a little place in Pacifica to wander around under the redwoods. I didn’t bring my good camera, but I was still able to get a scenic view and a few wildlife shots. None of the birds, but some cute little lizards and some rather handsome deer.

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We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Caturday For This BirthDogDay: Shasta the Border Collie

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Adam Lang

I was wandering along the Embarcadero and up into the Ghirardelli Square area today, enjoying the much mellower vibes of a Blue-Angel-less Fleet Week. I admit to being more fond of quieter entertainments — much like most dogs! There was still some noise, from the Canadian contingent, but Shasta didn’t seem to mind at all, she was fetching and chasing and soliciting belly rubs from everyone in the crowd. And when I found out that today is her birthday, I gave her plenty of belly rubs and several fetches!

Black And White Border Collie With A Ball
Shasta likes fetch. And herding anything that moves. And some things that don’t!
Black And White Border Collie With A Ball
Surrounded by people who wanted to pet her and throw her ball… sounds like a happy birthday to me!
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Dog of the Day: Candy the Cane Corso

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Adam Lang

Unlike with yesterday’s pup, when I saw Candy (5) I didn’t know what she was. “Uhh bullmastiff mix?” Nope!

Cane Corso
Oh god I just realized that’s she’s… Candy Cane. Oh god. That’s terrible.
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