7.8 lbs of protector, friend and shadow.

Ozzy and Dado taking advice off 'the late' Buddy the wonderful Lab who departed this world a year ago.

This is our red Siberian Husky, Chewbacca, so named because he looks and sounds like a small Wookiee. His nickname, Chewie, is also very appropriate, because he chews anything that he can get near. We think he has a plastic deficiency, but the vet has not confirmed this yet. He is a rescued dog and was one day of being put down at the Fargo pound. We started fostering him in March and gave him his permanent home in June. He now enjoys his big backyard, especially sitting on top of his dog house and watching his domain, just like in the Snoopy cartoon.

I’m interviewing Cynthia Miller next week about her positive approach to rescue dogs. Cynthia has two beautiful rescue dogs of her own, Malteses Lulu and Lolly. Cynthia decided that people need to adjust the way they think about rescue dogs, and to that end Cynthia, Lulu and Lolly have released a music video called Rescue Dog Rock.

It’s a refreshing change to see rescue dogs portrayed in a way that makes you think, “Hey, I want one of those!” rather than making you feel sorry for dogs cast in the role of victim.

We adopted Gwen from a Foster Home which rescued her from a Breeder. Apparently, she was to be put down due to a pre-existing heart condition. Luckily, she was saved by a remarkable couple and a kind Vet performed the operation necessary to correct her heart - and he did it for free! Luckily, kindness sometimes outweighs cruelty...

Gwen is doing wonderfully here in NYC. It took a little getting use to the loud noises and busy sidewalks, but Gwen is now a city dog!

here is another 1 my little one which also has a pix a few down

Roman batting his big brown eyes.
Rottweiler/Collie mix. 9 Weeks old

Dog poop sign Click photo for larger image and details

This sign at a local Forestry Commission site always makes me smile. I carry a supply of poo bags with me on every dog walk, and conscientiously bag it and bin it. However, the Forestry Commission here asks dog owners to stick and flick it.

This requires owners to simply pick up a stick and flick the poo off the path, and hopefully means that main paths are poo-free. That’s fine with me, and in the main it seems to work no worse than other locations that require owners to scoop the poop.

Rascal when he was a pup having a good stretch.