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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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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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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Romey

This Cincinnati dog has a happy ending kind of a story.

He was in a puppy mill for the first part of his life and unwanted after they were finished with him.  

Puppy Mills are abominable p.s. 

A shelter rescued him and named him Romeo because he was so affectionate...what a resilient little soul.

And then an Angel couple adopted him.

They call him Romey:)

Best guess on his breed is Bichon mixed with something pretty darn cute.

He has the absolute best life now and is showered with love and kisses...and respect.

He loves the other doggy in the house, Poppy, and grooms him everyday.....ummm all day.

His human mom says laughing,

"In fact, Romey is a compulsive licker.  He cannot stop licking, he's obsessed.....he even licks the air."

Bless his heart...Look at that face..100% adorable!

Buckeye

Yes, in Ohio we name our dogs after our college football teams.  #NationalChamps #hollah

Buckeye was rescued by a family who said they "would never get a dog...especially one that sheds."

So what did they do?

They went and got a white dog that sheds every two seconds:)

Buckeye has only had one major penalty so far.

He ate half the Christmas ornaments.

When the vet came in she said, "The X-Ray shows tinsel."  

Thank goodness he was ok even though he did have some shiny poop that night:)....Merry Christmas!

Buckeye is a love bug who likes to cuddle with the two girls in the family and go on runs with Mom and Dad.  And look at those eyes...they are mesmerizing...

It's all about Buckeye. Because that's what

 happens when you get a dog......

One day you swear you'll never get one, and the next day you're on hold with Pottery Barn trying to locate a miniature white chair to get his name embroidered on it.  

GO BUCKS!!!

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Mowgli

This is Mowgli the teeny tiny puppy.

He is impossibly cute...truly he is.

I feel like if Hollywood were casting a dog for a new 'Lil Rascals movie, he would get the part for sure......he'd look perfect hangin' in that clubhouse.

So, here's his story.....

Mowgli was found in the East End of Cincinnati with his brother.


Two wonderful ladies who are cousins took them both home respectively to keep forever. The boys are loved very much and get to see each other still.  #whatsupbro


Mowgli's new human mama took him everywhere with her and would ask everyone she met their opinion on a name.  Someone offered Mowgli, and that was it. 

Best guess on his breed is Chorkie  (Chihuahua/Yorkie mix)....What?!?...even a cute breed name...no fair.

He is a big hit in his neighborhood.  All the kids run to see him after school.  And he is so affectionate.

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            His brother's name is Bagheera:)

"Forget about your worries and your strife"....

(from The Jungle Book) 

Bless your little puppy face Mowgli!

    

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*Side note for non Disney gurus...Mowgli and Bagheera are characters from The Jungle Book :)

Poppy

I met Poppy in the suburb of Montgomery.  

He's a 6 year old Maltipoo. 

I think his smile may be permanent.

Or maybe it was because he was on his way to Pet People to get bully sticks.

His human mom said:

"We named him Poppy so we could call him Pops when he gets older:)"

"And watch this trick......Where's dad?  Where's dad? "


And this is what he does:

I can't.......it was just too cute.  

He stood like that forever.  

"He doesn't like for his dad to be very far away," she said

Oh Pops,  you made my day!

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Molly

When you just want to take a walk in peace and the puparazzi is stalking you...

I mean, look at that expression. I love it..she's over me before we've even met.  HA!

Seriously though, it was a comedy show.  

Everytime I would kneel down to take a photo she would turn her back.  

So.....I let her be and talked to her cute and super friendly human mom for awhile.

I found out that Molly loves sports.  The family calls her Air Bud.

Her favorite sports to play with the kids are basketball and soccer..she really gets in there with them.

But if there is a turnover and she gets the ball...game over.....she deflates it most of the time.

Kind of like Bam Bam, doesn't know her own strength:)

Sooooooo.....by this time, me and the mom are friends and...... 

  Molly was beginning to think maybe she WOULD like to be on a dog blog and I snapped this pic

Look at that posture...what a beauty!

Molly is six years old. She's a gorgeous American Bulldog.

Thanks for giving me a challenge Molly. Have a nice walk...... I promise I won't follow you:)

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Chance

I was lucky enough to meet Chance on his 14th Birthday...I thought my heart would burst!!

The big day was the reason for the rainbow colored lei around his neck....he was ready for the soirée. 

What a handsome and distinguished gentleman.....love that salt 'n pepa look. 

If Chance started speaking I think he would sound like Sean Connery;)


His human dad was walking with him and said that Chance really prefers his human mom. 


When dad gets home, Chance runs to the door, realizes it's him, turns around and heads back to his bed.  Ouch!

When the mom gets home, it's a different story...he's all over her with kisses!


I'm guessing Mom gave him the pretty rainbow lei:)


Happy Birthday Chance..what an honor it was to photograph you.  Cheers to many more years...you're looking good brother!

"Some call me a Senior Dog.

That just means I have years of experience in the 

fine art of friendship"

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Dogs of Cincy Intro

Combining my love of Dogs, Photography and Cincinnati.

 I am starting this blog to bring joy to people who love all animals, with a soft spot for dogs.  I know people love to tell stories about their dogs, because I do too.

  I want to hear about what your dog does that makes you smile, shake your head, and laugh too.

  I am excited to begin this happy journey of storytelling.

LUCKY

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