Dudley

This is Dudley....aka Dudders

Dudley is 12 and resides in Wyoming (Cincinnati suburb)

Dudley was rescued from the Tri-County Mall Pet Shop.

His now human dad stopped in the mall sometimes to eat lunch and always walked by this pet shop.

There had been an emergency shut down at the store and they were shipping dogs all over the country.

He called about this cute little lab who had followed him all over the store when he had stopped in once.

He was available still, so the dad went right away to get him.....and that is how this family ended up with the "sweetest dog in the world."

Dudley is housemate to Gunnar, who is Dog of Cincy's profile pic:)  I think Dudley is so sweet to  tolerate Gunnar haha. 

Dudley is the most gentle and good soul.

Thank goodness fate brought this family and their dog together that day.  

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Ozone and Oscar

I met these Golden Retriever brothers at Weller Park.

They just turned 1 1/2.......babies.

Ozone is on the left, and Oscar is on the right.

Ok Oscar is a name I've heard before, but Ozone? I have to ask how he got the name.

Their human mama said, "Well when we first got them as puppies, the one that's named Oscar would come right away when we called him...but the other one would just keep wandering around, like he was out in space...out in the Ozone.  So my son said we should just call him that." haha I love it!

You could kind of tell that they were very different just from the few minutes I spent with them.  Ozone was well, preoccupied, or his mind was elsewhere....haha.

And can I tell you how hard it is to get two dogs photographed both looking at you at the same time? I love the challenge though.

If ever there were Golden Retrievers that truly had golden shiny fur....it's these guys...beautiful warm amber coats.

Thanks guys, enjoy your walk:)

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Rupert and Luna

This is one of the only times I spotted dogs and almost tripped trying to get to them...pretty comical.

I absolutely love Greyhounds and hadn't featured any yet, and here were two beauties!

Meet Rupert, in front, and Luna behind him. They are 8 and 9.

They are both rescued and retired racers that live in Over the Rhine.

Their human mom said, "Rupert has corns:) that's why he has little Thera Paw boot on."  Awwww, but so cute, right? Get better soon Rupert.

She said, "Luna's not really up for a walk because I came home and she had eaten an entire baguette off the counter.  She wants to go home and sleep now I think." haha

I asked, "Are they good buddies, do they sleep together?"

She said, "They're so big, they like to sprawl, so they each have their own beds."

Ahhh what a great and relaxing life they have now.  Thanks for talking to me Rupert and Luna, and their mama:)

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Sir Henry Wigglesworth

I met Henry in Washington Park.

He is a 6 month old rescue..what a baby face!

His very friendly human mom said, "Henry loves to chase his tail.  And it doesn't faze him when he finally catches it...he hangs on and keeps going in circles."

Aww...What a sweet puppy.

She thinks he is a Jack Russell mix and I do too...he is so photogenic and looks like the RCA dog....look at those gorgeous eyes..how could you ever say no?!

And apparently, Henry is a local celeb.

He has his own Instagram and stage name.

@SirHenryWigglesworth

You should go follow him.

Honored to meet you Sir Henry Wigglesworth, I should have asked for your Pawtograph:)

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Gia

I met Gia in Montgomery (Cincy Suburb)

She is a rescue and is just about 4 years old.

Best guess on her breed is Lab/Shepherd and I would venture to say Terrier too because of her ears.

She has the coolest little black spot on her tongue that you can see when she smiles:)

Gia is so funny. Her human mom says that she loves to watch TV.

I'm like, "What do you mean...watch TV?"

"She loves when any animals are on T.V. ....she has memorized the jingles to certain commercials with dogs in them and she will come running from wherever she is in the house when she hears them  to see the commercial." 

Now that is just too darn cute.

"She also goes wild when she sees the Trix Bunny and the Leprechaun in the Lucky Charms spot."

Ahhhh! This is so funny.  I love this dog.

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Goldie

I met this beauty on the East Side...at Weller Park, which is like "the spot" for dog watching.

This Cincy dog was a cross between an Australian Shepherd and a Golden Retriever..very beautiful!

"So what's her name?"

She laughed, "Goldie....aren't we geniuses?"  haha it was very funny.

I've met so many mixed breed dogs....and they're all rescues.  Where as I only used to hear about Labradoodles, now I'm meeting Cockapoos, Cavoodles, Puggles and even a Schnoodle.  

And it's a great trend because people are rescuing...they don't need full breeds.

And thank goodness for all these homeless animals.

Well, this is the first Golden Shepherd I've ever seen, and she was adorable!

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Ted

This is Ted.

He was dining al fresco at A Tavola in Over the Rhine with his peeps.

Ted is a mix of Shitzu and Terrier.  He is 2 years old but was adopted just 1 month ago.

His human mom got him from SAAP...(Stray Animal Adoption Program) in the Cincinnati area.

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Sure, Ted looks downright serious here with that bow tie (so cute)...

But I saw him running later in the green space of Washington Park and he was so playful and full of joy..what a lucky dog!

I especially love the top picture because you can see how happy his humans are to have Ted in their lives.

And can we discuss the name Ted?  How awesome is it when people give their dogs human names.  Love it:)

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Bella

This is Bella the "French Bull Pug" haha.

Her human dad described her as a French Bulldog with a custom paint job.

Bella is 7 years old and is a transplant from New York to the Cincinnati area.

She likes to hunt and she's not scared of any animals no matter what their size....not deer, not even horses!

I saw Bella at Weller Park and she was hanging out while her human siblings were playing on the swings.  She was happy as could be.

She sure is photogenic.....I love her amber eyes:)

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Chewie

This is yesterday's dog Nikita's housemate, Chewie.

He is a terrier mix.

"He looks like Chewbacca from Star Wars when his hair isn't trimmed. That's how he got his name. He's a little Wookie," his human mom laughed.

"He loves everyone too."

So true....he sat right down in the grass with me....so sweet.  I just kept thinking that he looked like that Benji dog in the movies from when I was a little kid. I loved Benji:)

If you look real close into his beautiful eyes, you can see me snapping his picture.

Oh by the way, I found a pic of the original Benji

definitely a resemblance!

Thanks for the sweet moment Chewie, you made me smile:)

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Nikita

This is Nikita

She is a mix of Pointer and Pit they think....

So, I was walking and they were walking down a different path and I thought to myself, "Please turn this way, please turn this way."  Because I don't actually want to chase people down, I want it to happen naturally....organic if you will. And they did.....yay

Her human mama spotted Nikita on Petfinder and fell in love with that face.  I fell in love with that face too.  Everything was so unique about her looks.....even her awesome nose.  And she had a cool black dot on her back...

"She's faster than a cheetah" her human mom said..."Look at her muscular legs."

She was already named Nikita when the mom adopted her , and I think that is a beautiful and fitting name.

I love rescued dogs....the majority of them have the sweetest natures...and they are so unique.

This next shot happened accidentally, but isn't it adorable?  Nice teeth Nikita:)   

She was walking with her housemate Chewie and they are good buddies:)

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Forrest

This is Forrest.  He was lazily enjoying the nice weather after his walk.  His dog walker was dining al fresco at Happy Belly in OTR.

"He's a wild boy!" she said.  "He's very playful."

Forrest is a Wheaton Terrier and is just about full grown.  

He was such a beautiful boy and his coat was amazing.  

I swear it felt just like a chenille blanket from Pottery Barn.  He would be a great cuddler.

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Chanel and Jagger

I met Chanel and Jagger  in front of Bakersfield OTR....yum.

They were picking up their carry-out:)

Chanel the white mix...looks like bichon, schitzu, poodle is 10 years old

Jagger the little black one you can barely see, is 1 1/2 they think.

Jagger was recently adopted from Recycled Doggies, a great rescue organization in Cincinnati.

Recycled Doggies had found him in a box on the side of the road....and now he has a great home and sibling.

"Chanel is really teaching Jagger how to be social, how to cooperate...they're really starting to get along."

I love this.

I love their names too....the Fashionista and the Rocker.  Very cool!

Chanel and Jagger are from Hyde Park.

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Eeezy

Ezekiel is a 2 year old American Cocker Spaniel

His birthday is May 15...so Happy Birthday!

Eeezy is his nickname.

"Oh I wish you would have caught him on Wednesday because that's when he gets groomed!"

Really?  I think he looks pretty stylish and sleek!

Eeezy was super friendly and a beautiful dog.

Cocker Spaniels were so popular to have as a pet when I was growing up, and now I barely ever see one it seems.  I was glad to get to photograph one. They are sweethearts.

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Roxie

I met Roxie the Pomeranian in Madeira.

She's 6 years old.

The kids named her after their favorite TV character:)

The little girl said, "If you say her name over and over she howls."

"Also, if you say Pickles! Pickles! Pickles! she turns in circles.. she loves pickles."

It's true I saw her do the trick:)

Roxie is a beauty and she looks like she is in a constant state of happiness....and she keeps her family entertained....

Lucky family and lucky dog.

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Gibbs

Gibbs was walking in beautiful Pioneer Park...one of the most peaceful spots on Cincinnati's East Side...

It has a nice wooded path that runs along a creek..

Relaxing spot for walking dogs.



His very friendly human mom said, 

"When we got him from the shelter, they had already named him Gibbs.

  It's after the character on NCIS, the TV series. "

So far, Gibbs takes the prize for the shiniest dog I've ever seen.

And he was moving around so much I could barely snap a pic. 

 But, sometimes photos are most perfect when they're imperfect...I love how his ear is flying out...one of my  favorite shots so far.

Thanks Gibbs:)..carry on with your shiny self.

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Emma

This is dainty Emma from Deer Park.

She is a Miniature Italian Greyhound...and everyone at the festival was stopping to talk to her.  She was just so darn tiny and beautiful.

She looked so graceful standing in the bustling crowd.

Very regal.

I guess that's why this breed was always favored by royalty.  Nice disposition and very elegant.

"What can you tell me about Emma?",  I asked her human parents.

They said "You should see how fast she is!  She chases rabbits, squirrels.... She even goes after deer. "

Now, I don't know what Emma would do if she actually caught up to a deer, but I'd love to see her in action....I bet it's amazing.  

Nice to meet you Emma! I loved learning about this breed.

Stormy

Was on my way to Taft's Ale House in Over the Rhine when I met Stormy.  She's a 7 year old American Eskimo dog that lives in OTR.

It was a hot day and she was looking like she was over the heat already and it has just started here in Cincy!

I asked her human mom...."So how'd she get her name?"

"Oh, my ex-boyfriend named her after me"....

Hmmmm....Stormy.......(awkward silence)

"He said I always stormed into a place and that's what she does too.''

hilarious..

 Stormy is a lover and very playful and sweet.

I am sure Stormy is one of the only beings in Cincinnati that wishes Winter could have stayed a little bit longer....because it was just like Alaska here for the last six months.  

Don't worry...it will be back before we know it...in fact, it could possibly snow tomorrow...it's Cincinnati after all!

By the way, here is a shot of Taft's Ale House which is where I headed after our meeting.  It is such an elegant and hip space. It's an old church that they've redone, but kept many original elements such as murals, woodwork and window frames.....and the food/beer was exceptional. #ThisisOTR

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Lewie

This is Lewie.

His family got him in *ichigan, but now he lives in O-H-I-O.  (the asterisk is a thing that Ohio State Buckeyes fans do...even though most of us vacation in the lovely *ichigan every summer).

His human mom said:

"He likes to carry a stick in his mouth when we go on walks.  It's like his pacifier."

Well, he is just a baby...he's only one year old!!!

And he's almost as tall as me.

Lewie is special to me because he is one half of the first dog/human duo I approached for this project.

I was so nervous...my voice was shaking when I said, "Hi...cute dog...can I take his picture...I have this blog blah blah blah...".

Thankfully his human mom was so kind and interested in what I was doing...she made the whole experience positive and joyful..and Lewie even posed for the photo!

I was seriously so nervous that I forgot to ask what part of town they were from, and exactly what kind of dog Lewie was...I am 99% sure he is a St. Bernard...but you never know.

Anyways...this one interaction with another animal loving person has resulted in countless interactions now...and so far everyone I have approached has been all in....and we both leave the conversation smiling...I feel like I'm spreading  good positive energy out into the world.

And the best part is that I'm learning little life lessons with each set that I meet.  

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Lala

I met Lala, the adorable Miniature Schnauzer, running in the green space of Washington Park....right in front of the historic and beautiful Music Hall. She's a city girl...lives downtown.

Lala was given to her human mom as a birthday gift from her boyfriend:)

Lala was a real comfort for her human mom as her  dad was battling Pancreatic cancer.  

The name Lala has many significances:

First, it is short for Lavender the mom's favorite color....(my favorite too) p.s.

Second, it is the mom's best friend's nickname:)

And finally, purple is the color for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness.

No doubt, Lala brings joy to everyone she meets.  

When I met her, she flipped right over onto her back and squealed...."that means she likes you".

This was only the second time they had been to the dog park and it wasn't going so well.

"She jumped into four people's laps.  She's more interested in the people than the dogs!"

And that's what I loved most about Lala...she has so much love she wants to give a little to everyone. 

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Cosmo

Happy Mother's Day!

This is sweet Cosmo from South Lebanon...

Look at how much Cosmo loves his Mom! And she loves him right back.

Cosmo spent his first 5 years in a puppy mill, but was rescued and then adopted by this wonderful family.  He is now 7.

"He wants to be held all the time...he needs that touch."

And they adore him.....it was so sweet... he looked just like a little baby on her shoulder...and he was so happy!

Thanks to all you superhero moms out there...who always have enough love for one more.

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Mr. Darcy

I was just leaving Mt. Adams when I spotted this tiny little black poodle with a lime green bow tie for a collar.  

I parked my car and his human mom was thrilled that I wanted to take a picture of her 6 month old cutie.  

His name is Mr. Darcy.

I said, "Mr. Darcy....Pride and Prejudice Mr. Darcy?"  

Yes!!!

I love it.

He was so sweet and curious. As you can see, he kept trying to  look into the camera lens.  

Then he stood up on his hind legs and looked like he was putting up his dukes:) 

His mom said, "And Mr. Darcy lives in a pink house!"

What do you mean a pink house?

She pointed over my shoulder and I looked back....and sure enough they live in the cutest little fairy tale pink cottage.  It couldn't get any better!  Happy Saturday:)

This is Jack the "Blonde" Labrador.

Just look at this sweet face WOW....his eyes just say, "I'm friendly." If eyes are the window to the soul, I'd say this is one happy soul.  I said, "Hey Jack" and he just looked up at me and smiled.

So imagine my shock when I learned that Jack is blind.

He is 6 years old and he started going blind when he was 4.  

But you would never know.

His human mama laughed, "He has the best nose in town!"

He was getting through the crowd just fine at the festival, and he was making friends with every dog that he met.  He just amazed me.  

I saw Jack in the cute little suburb of Madeira...look at these sunny tulips!

Jack you are a lesson in HOPE ("just keep swimming")... Love you and Happy Friday!
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Winifred

You can pick Winifred out of a crowd.  You can't NOT notice her. I saw Winifred at the Madeira Art Show.  She had everyone's heads turning as she passed.  Famous. 

She is the perfect specimen of an English Bulldog....a real solid beauty. Winifred will be 7 this year.

I say, "She should be in movies...she's a gorgeous bulldog."

Her human dad says, "Well... her parents are both champions!"  Well no wonder.

I ask him to tell me something about Winifred...love the name p.s.

"Oh...... Winnie is just Winnie.....she loves to get her favorite peanut butter cookies from the coffee shop up the street. We pretty much can't walk by there without her wanting me to go in and get them for her:)"

I'm thinking he's talking about Coffee Please in Madeira.....and I'm also thinking now I need to try  these famous cookies because Winnie looks like she knows what she's talking about.  

Thanks for the tip Win.....

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Sadie

Sadie is a riot.  

She is 3/4 Shih-Tzu and 1/4 Maltese......let's just get that straight right off the bat.  She is 6 years old.

Sadie had some wild hair going on. "She needs a haircut!" her human mom said.  But Sadie didn't seem to care.  She acted like she had just woken up...she kept yawning:)

Her mama said, "I got this kind of dog because I was told they were low maintenance....but she is totally HIGH maintenance!  She's already had 2 torn ACLs and she has seasonal allergies." Poor Sadie :):)

She let her off leash for a second so I could get a photo, and Sadie just started trotting down the street like she had places to go.....she made me laugh.  She was like a little mophead just moseying down the sidewalk in Mt. Adams....I don't even know how she could see.  

Sadie was full of personality, and her mom was smiling the whole time she was telling me about her.  Another loved dog in Cincy:)
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Misty

I spotted Misty at the Madeira Art Show this past Sunday.

She was sticking close to her human parents.

Misty is such a pretty girl...and I loved the lavender bandana around her neck....I could tell how much she is loved.

I struck up a conversation with her human dad, and he said that Misty is an Australian Shepherd who they rescued from a shelter.  She is 6 years old.  I could tell she was a little nervous, so I got down on her level to meet her.  She was so precious and sweet....gentle.

They said, "She's shy in crowds, but a bullet at home." haha  And you can see in the photo...from Misty's point of view, crowds can be intimidating to dogs.

I love all these stories of dogs being rescued.  The majority of people I have spoken with have rescued dogs and they are so happy.

The Madeira Art Show was hopping with dogs and I have many more meet and greets to come in the next few weeks.

 Madeira is a quaint little town on the East side of Cincinnati.

A train track runs right through the heart of downtown giving a nostalgic feel to the area.  It is a great place to shop and eat and spend a day.
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Rowdy

I met Rowdy in front of Longworths in beautiful Mt. Adams. 

It's so gorgeous this time of year up there.  Window boxes blooming...everyone out walking and smiling....all the shops and restaurants have their doors wide open....welcoming Spring.

"Rowdy's name is indicative of his personality!"  

His human mama says he does a great trick where he rolls over on his tummy...but he just wasn't in the mood.  And that's ok...dogs are like kids...they rarely do anything on cue...only when they want :)

Rowdy is a four year old rescue dog so they are not sure of his breed.  They like to call him "eclectic":)

"He pouts when he doesn't get his way...and he gives them 'the eyes'"...making them think he has some Boxer in  him...awww what a sweetie.

Mt. Adams is a quaint little nook of a neighborhood that sits above the city with great views of the river and skyline.  It has cozy little hangouts like Mt. Adams Bar and Grill and The Blind Lemon... you should check it out this Spring and Summer!
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Theo

When I spotted Theo, I literally drove around the block to swing back around so I could meet him.

He's such a unique and beautiful dog...


Look at that smile ! He's as happy as everyone else in Cincinnati for some sunshine in our lives:)

I asked his human mama if there was any significance to why she named him Theo.

She smiled, "No, I just really loved the name." :)

Theo is a 2 year old rescue....the best guess on his breed is Basenji and Australian Cattle Dog.  

I love the polka dots on his front legs.  

He looks so tough.....like if there was a Navy Seal division of dogs, he would pass with flying colors.  But his mom said, "He's really sweet.....he's super playful and a bit stubborn. 

Thanks for chatting Theo and soak up that sun !

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Ethel-Mae

This is Ethel-Mae from Mt. Adams.

"It's spelled M-A-E because she's Irish:)"

What a great name!

Ethel knows everyone in Mt. Adams and where they live.  

She'll wait on her friends' front stoops until they come out and say hello.

Ethel's favorite place to hang out on the hill is Monk's.

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Ethel-Mae is 16 years old and is as sweet and cute as can be.

Next time you're in Mt. Adams make sure to give her a shout-out!
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Chloe

Chloe is a gorgeous German Shepherd mix that I met in Weller Park.

I first noticed her golden eyes.... they were like a lioness. 

Then she turned to the side and I saw those ears. 

And I fell in love.......I mean how cute are they? 

 Her left one just won't stay up and that is awesome:)


Chloe was trained to be a protector (that sounds funny...such a delicate name)....so she is not afraid of humans at all. 

 And I wouldn't mess with her.  She definitely has a strong presence...I kept my distance with the camera.


 What they have recently discovered though is that she is terrified of........... 










                                 meow......cats

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 Thanks Chloe.....that made me laugh...:) Here's hoping no human sized cats show up at your front door!
  
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