Saturday, March 29, 2014

Endless Eyelashes Goldendoodle

Henry - the Endless Eyelashes Goldendoodle
"I get so excited when I see kids that I wag my entire backend!"

You can't see them under his crown of fluffy golden curls, but Henry has eyelashes so long they have to get trimmed regularly. As a Golden Retriever and Poodle mix with a busy social schedule, Henry goes to the groomer often to keep both his wavy fur and his long eyelashes out of his eyes.

This dog on the go loves rides in the car and sticking his head out the window for a good sniff of the world. He's even figured out how to lower the car window all on his own.

You may see him around town at the library reading with kids, at the university chilling out with stressed students, or at an obedience competition showing off his skills. At just three years old Henry has earned his first novice ribbon for doing things like coming when called, healing, touching, and walking in a figure eight.

The thing that truly sets Henry apart is his absolute love of children. Not only does his tail thump like a bass drum, but his entire backend shakes with excitement when a child enters the room.

Henry & Kathy greet eager readers Sadie & Mitch

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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Colossal Couch Potato Dane

Jade - the Colossal Couch Potato Dane
"Everyone needs a place of their own. Just don't take my place on the couch."

Jade, the six-year-old Great Dane, demonstrates her greatness with all the calm grace of a gentle giant.

In fact, this 118 pound beauty, never lets anything rattle her, except that one squirrel who always taunts her. Jade hates squirrels.

She loves her couch. Jade enjoys sitting on the couch like a human, with her bottom on the cushion, her back paws planted on the floor, and her front leg draped over the arm rest. And forget about trying to steal her favorite spot. Jade will look down on you and glare at you with the full confidence that you will move out of her rightful spot on the couch.

She may be gentle, but this giant usually gets what she wants.

Jade flirts with another dog (off camera) while out with Kari 
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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Well-mannered Winter Husky

Neiko - the Well-mannered Winter Husky
"I silently stalk deer."

Famous for their running ability as sled dogs, this Siberian Husky tried to make a break for it on her adoption day. Luckily Neiko was found, and she's been a very good dog ever since then.

Mostly good. There was that time she opened the side door and walked out of the house on a mission. Of course her mission was to find her people and hang out with them in the garage. Neiko has a mind of her own, but it's usually focussed on how she can please her team of people, especially her Momma, Rebecca.

While most Huskies enjoy a good howl, Neiko prefers to keep silent. She has mastered the art of patience. This serves her well when she lets out her inner wolf to chase deer through the snow.

Neiko takes Rebecca & Steve to the Pet Expo

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Friday, March 7, 2014

Frisky Following Harlequin


Rascals - the Frisky Following Harlequin

"I give new meaning to the term Sock Hop!"

Rascals believes with his full, bunny heart that he should live up to his name. As a Harlequin rabbit, Rascals happily acts the part of a clown, putting on a show of acrobatic flips in the air and daring feats of people climbing.

His favorite activity involves chasing people around his house like a puppy. Watch out if Rascals catches you. He'll claim your socks and toes as his prize!

This super soft, 3 pound, bundle of energy also possesses the curiosity of a cat. On the night he escaped from his pen, Rascals didn't hop for the hills or scavenge in the kitchen. He followed the sound of his favorite person into the bathroom and quietly watched her get ready for bed. Rascals is known for being a bit nosy, and as a growing bunny, his frisky interests have caused a few... let's say awkward moments.

Rascals cuddles with his lady love, Marissa

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Friday, February 28, 2014

Gourmet Gobbler Lab Mix

Embry - the Gourmet Gobbler Lab Mix 
"Let me eat cake!"

This 70 pound, kitchen counter surfer learned the hard way the importance of being stealthy. On one of Embry's first days in his new home he jumped, whole dog, on the counter to claim some awesome smelling people food. Despite his athletic pedigree as a Black Lab and Border Collie mix, Embry immediately fell off the kitchen counter into a pile of frustratingly, famished fur.

Embry enjoys walks with his people, but that's the extent of his physical endeavors (that don't involve food).

This labrador mix even hates water. He refuses to go near a bathroom, and jumping in a lake would be downright icky.

In his 6 years of dogged observation, Embry has learned a number of useful tricks. His greatest caper involved stealing and devouring an entire cake!

Embry begs for belly rubs from his guy, Mitch

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Friday, February 21, 2014

People Pack Pooch

Riley - the People Pack Pooch
"My people are my whole world."

That howling, hound sound down the block belongs to Riley, the Wheaton Terrier, whose heart breaks anytime he's not surrounded by adoring family.

Too dramatic? Not for Riley. He may seem like an easy going fellow when his people are in view, but Riley has been known to go jump in a lake, just to get to his family. He's even ridden a jet ski.

All that dedication does come with some sacrifices. Recently when his boy, Andrew, suffered from a sick bug Riley refused to go on a car ride (a big time favorite for Riley) to stay by his side. That's just what you do when you're an important member of an active people pack.


Riley enjoys a neck rub from Abby, while guarding Samantha's yummy treats

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Xtremely Xpressive XXL Newfy

Ruby - the Xtremely Xpressive XXL Newfy

"You said there would be kids. Are the kids coming? Where are the kids?"

If there are kids there, Ruby wants to be there. Even if she has to put on fairy wings and walk around the neighborhood as a "Minnesota Mosquito" for Halloween.

Graceful in the water and gracious on land, Ruby embodies all of the best traits of the Newfoundland breed. Trained in water rescue and certified as a therapy dog, this big dog (120 pounds) has big thoughts, and they are most often about others, no matter what their size.

You can often find Ruby in a parade, on the lake, at the library, or even hanging around a university during finals week.

Ruby may be one of the biggest dogs you'll ever meet, but don't worry, she'll always make room for more friends, including a few therapy chickens and guinea pigs! (Note: no chickens or guinea pigs have been harmed or eaten by Ruby.)

Ruby and Karima laugh at a funny story

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