Apple of My Eye

Happy new year from one of Millie and Franklin's relatives, Takoda! Can you see the resemblance?

Benefits of Pet Ownership

All of which you already knew but its good to be reminded going into a new year!

Dog Housekeeper!!

Hire that pup!

Baby Elephant Chases Birds

Sometimes you just need to see something wonderful!!!

Dog Shows How Its Done

Super cute!!!

Boxing Day

In honor of Boxing Day--sausage dogs in jumpers!!!

Santa Paws

In keeping with the Santa theme, this pup discovers Santa smells as lot like Dad!

Unwrap Me First

Just in case you have some wrapping paper left!! First step is to have a dog that sits still!

Smudge Meets Santa

The very model of perfect behavior! No coal in this stocking.

Santa's Helper

What a good helper!

Tree Protection

I know this is long but some of these are brilliant! I love the one with vacuums!

Most Wonderful Time of the Year

If this doesn't get you in the holiday spirit, nothing will!

Siblings

I hope Millie feels this way about Franklin....

Wiener Dance

I am very impressed especially with the height of those heels!

Best Friends

Love transcends all. Remember that this holiday season.

Fitness Guru

For those thinking about New Year's resolutions--this little guy is inspiring!

Worth Learning

Wagging tails impart great lessons.

Patty Cake

Best baker ever.

Warm Up

A very dedicated team.

Stuck

No way he can get out without some help!

Muddy Dog Race

This is taking place all around the UK but I have a feeling it would be a hit across the pond as well!

Best Friends

We should all have friends like this....

Singing in the Rain

Amazing and just wonderful!!!

High Jump

Talk about jumping for joy!

Down on the Farm

What a good helper!

Hits the Spot

Love this. Like a carwash for cows without the water!

Hitching a Ride

I have dog who would love this but it would have t be four times that size!!! And he is smart and lazy....so is this guy!

Looking Glass

Who is that handsome dog and why does he scare me?

Ulterior Motive

And I thought you were just glad to see me!

Good Girl(s)

Clearly there is only one good girl here and she isn't stuffed!

Golden Hues

Looks like my back yard!

There Were 10 in the Bed....

Yes indeed, move over Rover(s)!

Balancing Act

Good dog River!

Tai Chi Master and the Dog

Simplicity, patience, compassion....worth remembering and practicing. Great lessons to learn from any animal.

Can I Shake the Puppy's Hand?

That is one protective older sibling!

Dog Yogi

Remarkable!

Peanut Butter and Soap

True you have to clean the shower wall, but also true you don't have to wrestle a dog wile giving him a bath.

Food Hog!

When you invite a lab to the party....

Puppy Love

Just because it may be time to chill for a bit with some puppies.....

As Soon as You Get Down on the Floor....

Yup. Been there. But used a crate for a time out....

Future Sheep Herder

This little pup is no turkey!!!!!

Bedtime--Not

Of course he doesn't want to go inside--look at that fur coat!!!

Good Bluffer

Talk about a poker face.

Service Please!

A very pampered pooch!

Pawgwarts

Great idea!

Fred Makes It Home

Great story!

Chick Magnet

What do you think? Chick magnet for sure!

Miracle worker

Amazing what a shave and a haircut can do.

Magical Beast

A little late for trick or treat but still a treat!

Pup Pays His Way

Smart pup. He knows where his bread is buttered!

Surprise!

What a nice surprise!

Therapy Chicken

And now I have seen everything...

Best Dog

Dog sees the day!

Excusez-Moi

You have to admit this is one way to get attention!!!

Jut Out of Reach

So close but oh so far....

Take A Deep Breath

Even the dog is chilling out.

Walking the Pack

Just one question: what happens when they see a squirrel?

Dog Rules For Humans

But you already knew all of these didn't you?!

Facts About Dogs

There might be some things here you don't know!

Tired Pup

Been there. Almost done that.

Peek-A Boo

Family reunion!

Attack of the Corgi Pups

Puppy power!

Ole!

New meaning to three amigos!!

Having a Ball

Not a trick--certainly a TREAT!!!

Would You Like to Swing on a Star ?

I think you could say that these pups are swingers!

Boxer Meets Lake

And this is one happy dog!

Share and Share Alike

Good one!!!

Ei Ei O

These little piggies went to market...

Dog Parker

They have these in Brooklyn. Would you use it or just leave your dog at home?

Sing Along

Both of them have good voices!!

Make it Fit

Circle, circle, circle,,,,plop.

Pug Pals

Pugs make the best friends

What's Mine is Yours

Having a ball!!!

Sassy

All you need is love.

Doggie Bar/Park

This looks hot in more ways than one!

Dinner Time

Talk about jumping for joy!

Hansel and Gretel Redux

This is how I lure Franklin anywhere!

Kitty Clock

Kitty see; kitty do!

Trick or Treat

Good catch!

Good Goalie

This is actually a great idea to amuse a pup!!

i Found My Shadow

Me and my shadow!

Downward Dog

Yoga anyone?

I'll Just Rest Here

Looks like he just had novocaine!

Super Fetch

There's fetch and then there's super fetch!

One Second a Day

How time flies when your puppy is having fun!

What Animals Can Teach Us

Some of the video is a bit blurry but the message is crystal clear.

Polar Bear

Because she is unbearably cute...and grows an inch a week!

Life With a Mastiff

Yes, they drool. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

Short People

Small but mighty and don't let them tell you otherwise!

Walter at Work

He's actually pretty good at moving that keyboard!

Sunshine

You can tell a lot about a man by the way he treats his dog. Just saying.

Just Ducky

Therapy animals come in all shapes and sizes.

Going Up

They should have taken the elevator but he is doing the right thing. Dogs and escalators don't mix well.

Who's Behind those Foster Grants?

What a cute couple!

Isle of Dogs

Looks great!!

DIY Pill Pockets

All great options.

The Cat's Plan

If you can bear to watch this you will know why you should never give your dog rawhide chew toys. Period.

Kitty Car

All aboard the cat train!! A purrfect ride....

Swan Lake

Swans mate for life and it show.

Save Me Some

We all scream for ice cream!!

Doggy Paddle

Not my dogs but these two are having a blast!

Grooming a Siberian Husky

I promise I won't complain about my dogs shedding ever again.

Snuggle Up

Yes, too cute. Joined at the neck!

Puppy Up

Puppy Up does great work in comparative oncology, where a cure will be found for both people and pets.

Puppy Heaven

What could be better?

Good Night Sweethearts

This guy has a future singing lots of litters to sleep!

Snug as a Bug in a Rug

Peek a boo--we see you!

Birds of a Feather

Does my heart good.

New Leash on Life

Win-win-win. A fabulous program.

Enough is Enough

Everyone knows someone who needs this dog!

Tri-Paws Unlimited

This is just wonderful!

Every Dog Has its Day

I want to go too!

What Would You Do?

How much is that doggie on the leash?

You're Grounded!

Could be subtitled: "The closer he comes....."

Homecoming

There's nothing like having daddy home!!

Airlift

Lucky dogs and cats. Now they need to find good homes.

Short People

Small but might and so many different sizes of small!!!!

Synchronized Tail Wagging

Who needs a fan when you have these two windmills working overtime?

Dryer Time

Sometimes even the best stuffed animals have to take a bath!

Alfie and Hunter

I've seen this work first hand. Dogs just meet the kids wherever he/she is and take them the distance.

600 Dogs

I cannot even imagine how you can feed all these dogs but they sure do look happy!

Fenway and Landon

And this is how bonds are formed.....

Family of Three

Not every bride would like this surprise on her big day, but because she didn't hesitate for one moment to hold that dog in her wedding gown, I think she did!!!

Up the down Staircase

What goes upmost come down, eventually!

Dog Cinema

Fabulous idea especially when the weather is yucky!!!

Pet Rescue

This breaks my heart but at least they are safe. I pray they will all be reunited with their owners very soon.

Bug Eyes

Just because.

Monkey House

In my book, she is beyond a hero. She is a saint.

Dance Partners

May I have this dance?

Rock a Bye Baby

Hire that babysitter!!!

Hanging Out

Swinging and chilling....

Ten More Minutes

Rainy days and Mondays....

Strike a Pose

Smile for the camera!

Mail's Here!

Not all dogs dislike the mailman.....

Rise and Feed Us

Really? You are that hungry?

I Just Went to the Groomer

Someone didn't want to get their hair wet.....

Who's Winning?

Anyone for tennis?

Pancake Breakfast

And I thought my dogs had it good!

Friends Will Be Friends

An unlikely pair but so heartwarming....

Stuffed

Cuteness and food overload

Off to the Races

And they're off!!!

Man Dresses Up Like Dog for His

And I thought I was the only crazy person!

We all Scream For

Because sometimes you just have to see a corgi eating ice cream in Times Square

Cone of Fame

Fabulous idea and don't they look smashing?

Dogs v. Doorstops

Who knew this was a thing? Apparently is!

Back Scratcher in Disguise

This looks very familiar. Note petals on the ground.....

Swim Time

A new meaning to doggy paddle!

Move Over Rover!

It was just a matter of time!!!

Who Me?

Oh yes, been there...seen that face...and cleaned up that mess!

Amazing!

Don't try this with any dog or anchors!

Smile for the Camera

In any language, a smile is a smile!

Therapy Dogs

Another feel good story.

Best Friends

What a happy story.

And They're Off

Nothing to see here except the running of the bulldogs!!!

Storm to the Rescue

That is some retriever and one lucky deer!

Potcakes

If your vacation plans take you to Turks and Caicos you might want to make time to visit Potcakes Place where the dogs are all up for adoption!

Move Over Julia Child

My compliments to the chefs!!!

Swinger

Swinging along to a summer breeze.....

House Calls

What a wonderful service this vet offers.

Fountain of Pooch

Because any pool will do when it is hot enough!

Move Over Rover!

Biker chic!!!

Pugs on Board

All aboard!

Rud a Dub Pug

Nothing better than a pug in the tub.

Batter Up

Love this!!!

Never Ever

In these dog days of summer, please do not ever leave your dog in your car even for one minute.

Dog Swims with Seal

This looks like fun!

Life of the Party, Not

There's one in every crowd. But this guy is smart to seek shade.

Golden Days

Pretty much a snapshot of my life!

Surprise

That's a lot of puppies!

Puppy Love

True love at an early age.

My Personal Float

Good idea!

Pup v Broom

This isn't my puppy but we had a similar scene at our house!

Shake it Off

I am told that a wet dog will shake 50% of the water off its fur if it shakes three times.

Busy Boy!

Perhaps the concept here is that one should learn from the other?!

Swan Gardener

I could use this swan big time!

No Ticket Required

The dog has great taste in music.

Screen Time

Some dogs love this and some don't. Wonder what makes the difference?

Never Trust a Dog

Yup. They are that smart!

Smudge Does the Aisles

It is wonderful to follow Smudge the guide dog in training learn the ropes. Today: distractions. Smudge does beautifully! Anyone who has ever trained a puppy knows it is a full time job to get a 6 month old lab to behave this beautifully in a pet store. Something of all of us to aspire to!

Sheep Plays With Dogs

Who is guarding who?

Prosthesis For Animals

This man is a miracle worker. Thank you so much.

Pug Dive

I think that I shall never see
A pug as graceful as thee!

But my one suggestion would be to move the pol to a sofer surface.

How To Catch a Strawberry

Jam anyone?

Why Bother?

Yup. Know the feeling.

Hurrah For the Red White and Blue

Because what says How Great Is This country? better than a dancing gorilla??!! Seriously. This is amazing.

Cuteness Overload

Who is walking who? This is too cute!

Swing Time

And why not?

Soups On!

Good table manners abound here.

Jumbo or Not?

Just remember that looks can be deceiving!

Scooty

Because there is nothing like a happy ending!

Elephant Happiness

Just too cute for words!

Lightening Pug

Just because a lightening pug is too good not to share!

Gluten-Sniffing Dogs

This is a literal lifesaver for those with celiac.

We Are Not Amused

Cats always let you know when they are not pleased with you....

Big Little Steps

Size matters!!!

Dog Tired

I wonder what they are watching on television....

Master Gardener

Send him my way!! Can always use an extra pair of paws in the garden!

Rabbits Nest

Readers of this blog will know that I have found my share of rabbits nests in my yard. None have ever survived however once they have been discovered. I think it is the dogs that scare the mom away. But the best advice is to let them be. And I wouldn't touch them.

Vacuum Monster

And the way to avoid this is to expose them to the "mean" vacuum early and often!!!

Four Paws on the Floor

Best workout buddy!

Celebrity Tennis

This is wonderful!

Samoyed Puppy Meets the Pool

He must think he is sitting in melted ice!

Silence is Golden

Love this!

Dogs V. Couches

One giant leap....

Footsies

Yes, this is truly adorable.

Miss Bunz

Dare I say "Hop to it?"

Ahoy!

Coming soon!!!

Escape

File this under the one that got away!

Photo-Op

Smile!! Two good looking guys!

Best Fidget Spinner Ever!

Love this!

Worst or Best Sheepdog?

Its all a matter of perspective. Instead of driving the sheep, he gets them to follow him!!!

Fidget Spinner v. Dog

I am guessing this fidget spinner makes the dogs just as crazy as it does teachers!!!!

The Barkchelor

Very very clever and very very funny!

The Cat Did It

Darn those exploding couches!

Perimeter Breach

I love the dogs who are sitting up and looking confused but barking anyway!!!

When the Doctors Are Away

Great escape!

Workout

Everybody needs flat abs!

Topi Does the Laundry

I'd settle for his sorting abilities.....

Hugging Stray Dogs

How can he not want to take them all home?

Let's Go!

Nobody is walking someone who doesn't want to move.

Dog Races Speedboat!

Wow. What a great way to tire this dog out--which apparently takes a lot of energy!!!

Play Along

Music soothes the savage beast....

Surf's Up!

Living the good life.

Please Sir I want Some More

Good enough to eat.

Dog Moms

Whats that they say? If the shoe fits....

Prissy and Poppleton

I want to be in this classroom!!

Head Massage

Sign me up!

Dog Tired

There are so many days when I can relate.....

Beep! Beep!

Driving through heaven...

Super Heroes

Just because.

No Room For Two

Someone got out on the wrong side of the bed this morning...

Ode to a Tennis Ball

I think that I shall never see
Anything more lovelier to me!

Elephants Don't Get Cancer

May is pet cancer awareness month. The Animal Cancer Foundation is doing great work to help eradicate the disease in people and pets.

The Singing Vet

This vet sings to his patients to calm them down. What a gift!!!!

An Apple a Day

yes apples are good for dogs, but not the seeds!

Poetry in Motion

Herding dogs doing what they were bred to do! I just love to see dogs at work.

There Were Three in the Bed

I want to go to this pajama party!

Home Alone

If only.....

Splash Party

I so want to go to this!!!

Give the Guy a Cue!

What a pool shark!

How May Reps?

A new meaning to leg lifts!

If at first you don't succeed!!!!

Paws With a Cause

A great organization doing great work.

A Howling Good Time

What a concert!

Pus Galore!

Just because.

Share the Burn

The best workout buddy I've seen!

That Look!

The closer he comes...

Egg Hunt

Easter has come and gone but just the thought of getting all these dogs to pose is worth a second look!!

Slide and Repeat

Can you say "one more time?"!!!!

With a Little Help From My Friends

Its not easy to get photos of pups especially when they like to help!

No Splash Zone

Yup. Its getting to be that time real soon. This is a wader not a swimmer!

For the Lazy Among Us

Great idea if you've got the space!!!

Yoga with Goats

Really?

The Truth

All true.

Turkey Trot

Just guessing, but I doubt that this family will ever eat turkey again. What a great story!

Best Friends

Best baby-sitter ever!!!

We all Scream....

This would make a great, seasonal food truck business across the pond.

Water Rescue

Yes, the dog should have been on a leash but wouldn't you have done the same thing.....

Hocus Pocus

That is a really smart dog. Note how he follows the object.

A Visit From The Woman who Raised Them

Animals never forget.....

Bathtime

You don't see this very often. Very cute and he is a good scrubber.

Slurp

Because sometimes you have to see a hamster eating spaghetti.....

Splash Cubs

Looks so familiar.

What a Swinger

Reminds me of the ultimate baby swing. All pups should have one!!!

Home Alone

When the parents are away, the dog will play. But they really should hire a dog walker.....

UNC Therapy Dog

A new use for therapy dogs.

Waiter, Waiter

Please sir, I want some more. Now.

Going to The Mall

The outings get more ambitious!

Sharing the Load

He's not heavy....he's my brother.

Golden Life

All ture. And we do this because there is nothing like like with a golden retriever.

Never Trust a Dog

Smart dog!

Watch and Learn

Soon it will be swimming season.....

Look What I Bought!

Smallest dog gets biggest toy. Of course.

Under the Fence

True love has no barriers.

Best Friends Reunite

Some things are just meant to be.....

That's My Toy!!

The smaller they come, the louder they bark!!!

Duck Duck Goose

This is no goose feathers--just honest love!

Beauty and the Pug

How can you top this?

Best Friends

I love this!! No fooling....

Vet Visit

Which one has the appointment?

Race You Around the Barn

And they're off!!!

March Madness

March Madness, corgi style!

The Day We Brought You Home

I love this but am not a fan of the ad halfway through. Still I thought it was fun.

Charlie

Millie would pick the same toy!!! I need to get her one.