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.  

Thanks so much Lewie!
                          
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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.

Enjoy your day! 
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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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