Uh Oh....

Ooooooh, Rod Blagojevich might be spending some time in the chokey.  What were you thinking selling off a Senate seat?  That's bad.  Real bad.

President Elect Barack Obama

Someone's a little testy....

Barney, Bush's dog, bit reporter Jonathan Decker.  Mr. Decker had to get a tetanus shot and go on antibiotics because of Barney.  You would think even if he's a Republican, Barney would be nice because he's a dog and dogs are usually better than that.  Oh Barney, you disappoint.

Awwwwww....

Guess who is getting a puppy?  That's right, those adorable O girls.  I am so excited to have this beautiful family in the White House.

The Perfect Guest

We were so lucky to have a house guest the past couple of nights.  We hosted Cooper, my stepson's miniature Australian shepherd (and one of my featured dogs), as his wife just had a beautiful baby girl named Hannah.  My dog, Charlie loved having Cooper around and they just hung out together.  

Cooper and I got to talking about politics because he knows how obsessed I am.  He cannot stand Sarah Palin as she is no friend to animals - shooting moose and caribou and hunting down wolves from a helicopter.  Cooper just can't understand that and thinks she's mean!  And scary - very scary.  Cooper's smart.

I Loathe Her

She just bugs me!

I Love this Guy

When I saw Senator Durbin introducing our next President, Barack Obama, at the Democratic Convention, he reminded me how much I love him.  He's the greatest.  He represents the people of Illinois so very well and he responds to all the emails I send him personally.  

This is my little tribute to the great Senator:

McNasty

Is it true you called your wife a c#@t?  Wow!  Just wow!  No wonder you're called McNasty.

Where Have You Been?

I know you took the 3:10 to Yuma but when are you coming back?

Flora The Reluctant Explorer

This little lady was waiting out in front of Starbucks for her doggy daddy.  She looks like a little palomino in a dachshund's body.

A Summer Do

Murray has been featured on this blog before ("It's Murray").  I consider him one of my "feature dogs".  Here he is with his new summer haircut.  It's cute, huh?  What I love about this picture, it looks like it's been photoshopped with Murray's head on some dog's body.  But I assure you, it hasn't been.  Here's to summer, Murray!

Sex and the City Doggy Style

Samantha Jones

Charlotte York

Miranda Hobbes

Carrie Bradshaw

Cash Money

Cash is an awesome dog!  He is very intense yet also very warm and engaging.  When he invites you to play ball - you play because you want to.

American Idolatry

I'm so glad David Cook won. David Archuleta has his whole life ahead of him to sing on cruise ships.

Abra Cadabra!

This dog's name is Magic. He's my intern Molly's dog. She initially named him Harold but then her mom and brother thought Magic might be a more suitable name. He's a terrier/chow chow mix and pretty laid back. The only thing that will get him going is if Molly says "Magic, where's the mail man? Go see the mail man!" Funny thing is, her family now lives in the country and there is no postal delivery. But it still gets Magic going.

Ahoy Matey!

This is Ramona Quimby. How sweet is she? This is a picture of her on a boat and she looks a little scared. So I wrote a song for her. It's to the tune of Eleanor Rigby. Here goes:

Ramona Quimby sits on a boat on the lake that's about to set sail...
She's a little afraid....

Looks at the seagulls, looks at the clouds up above and the waves all around
Then looks deep in your eyes.... She starts to calm down

Oh Ramona Quimby you're sailing out to sea
Oh Ramona Quimby you're saling out to sea

People as Dogs

Kanye, I love you.  Can I give you a little piece of advice?  Quit being such a baby!

Say Hello to My Little Friend

My business partner, Kelly, espied this fella on one of his trips to Barcelona.  This dog has a job working on Las Ramblas which is a sight to see while there.  He tells me there are "human statues of all kinds, puppeteers, musicians, and dancers that line up the street to entertain the tourist and make a few dubloons".  Perhaps this dog's name is Nacho.  I love the fact he's taking a little siesta in the midst of his workday and all the while he keeps his trusty spectacles on.

Niko: Philosopher/King

Look at this face.  Look at those eyes.  This dog is amazing.  He is a celebrity to me and I find myself going out of my way on my way home from running errands or the gym to see if he's sitting on his front steps.  Often he is and my heart beats a little quicker.  And I yell out to him "Niko!"  And he'll look at me.  This is a dog I could stay up all night talking to about politics, philosophy, life and I know if I veered too close to crazy town, he'd steer me right back on track.  Oh Niko, you are awesome!

Mini Cooper

This is Cooper.  He is a miniature Australian Shepherd.  And he's a genius.  If he wanted to, he could become a member of Mensa because that's how smart he is.  But you know what, he'd rather not.  He is happy chasing after balls, and his favorite thing is herding sheep.  Oh Cooper, you are a dog boy wonder!

People as Dogs

Who is funnier than Dave Chappelle?

All Dogs Go To Heaven

Especially Snoopy.  What a guy.  Jack named Snoopy after his favorite Peanuts toy that he had as a kid.  Snoopy, a basset/lab mix, was beloved by Jack and his many uncles.  He was such a great dog and is sorely missed and always will be.  Snoopy, you will be in our hearts for ever.

Snoopy

1994 - 2007

People as Dogs

I love Amy Winehouse.  What a voice.

Amy Winehouse=Afghan Hound

"Guinnie Girl"

This is my brother and his wife's dog - Guinness.  Isn't she a lovely lady?  I really admire her.  She is fiercely loyal and so devoted to her family.  I try to get her to like me by feeding her treats sometimes when I see her.  I kind of think of her as my niece.

People as Dogs

Our next President Barack Obama=Vizsla

John McCain=Yellow Lab


Hillary Clinton=Brussels Griffon

Sweet, sweet Charlotte.  She is a dancer and a spinner -  she is so twirly!  She could be in the circus.  And is truly delightful.  Her dream is to be a notary public.  The only hitch is she can't read and write, but a girl can dream.  Never give up on your dream, Charlotte!

It's Murray

Just look at this little scamp:  it's Murray.  He's magic.  He has ridden the el in Chicago.