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Dog Stories

Mini, the poodle evangelist…

February 8, 2008

Pet Passions: Prancing along the hike and bike trail, sleeping on fluffy blankets, and pulling all the stuffing out of plush toys!
Pet Peeves: Baths, loud noises, and little kids who try to pick her up.
Breed: Toy Poodle
Age (at time of photo session): 4 years
Story: Mini is a very sweet 10 pound toy poodle. Yes, she [...]

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Gizmo, CBO – Chief Barking Officer…

December 8, 2007

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Pet Passions: Chicken fajitas, brown rice/vegetable medley, squeaky toys and burying anything he can get his paws on!
Pet Peeves: Itchy skin and bad haircuts. (see front of card!)
Breed: Terrier and Koala Bear? (see photo in “even more about Gizzy” below)
Age (at the time of [...]

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Joey, the sensitive sighthound…

December 8, 2007

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Pet Passions: Crawling deep under the covers in Mom and Dad’s bed and jumping around on his hind legs like he’s on a pogo stick!
Pet Peeves: When the squeaky part of the squeaky toy stops squeaking.
Breed: Italian Greyhound
Age (at the time of photo session): 3 years

Story: [...]

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Alvin, the ticklish one…

December 8, 2007

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Pet Passions: Playing with his brother Karl, blankets, belly rubs and tickling sessions.
Pet Peeves: N/A. Does not compute!
Breed: Dachshund
Age (at the time of photo session): 1 year

Story: Alvin found his forever family through Central Texas Dachshund Rescue, a wonderful nonprofit organization that rescues, rehomes and rehabilitates doxies [...]

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Pickles, is just pickles…

December 5, 2007

Pet Passions: Sleeping, especially when he’s sleeping on top of his sister, Salem
Pet Peeves: Sprinklers, gusts of wind, and being told no.
Breed: PugAge (at time of photo session): 14weeks
Story: (a work in progress…)Big or tall, fat or small, Pickles wil play with them all! Pickles is an adorable Pug puppy who loves to play, [...]

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Skyla, the jumper…

November 6, 2007

Pet Passions: Running wild at the dog park, naps with mom, playing with Puma the kitty and jumping over everything she can.
Pet Peeves: Hot weather, getting wet, enclosed spaces, and getting up too early.
Breed: Siberian HuskyAge (at time of photo session): 1 year
Story: (a work in progress)Skyla is a very beautiful dog with exquisite markings, [...]

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Martini, the sweet survivor…

November 2, 2007

Pet Peeves:
Pet Passions:
Breed: English Springer Spaniel
Age (at time of photo session):
Story: (a work in progress)I met Martini at a local “Yappy Hour” here in Austin at the Irie Bean Coffee Bar. When I met her, she was dressed in a very special pirate outfit. (It was one of many dog costume parties going on around [...]

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Luke, the energetic senior…

October 26, 2007

Pet Peeves:
Pet Passions:
Breed: Boxer
Age (at time of photo session): 10 years
Story: (a work in progress)I spotted Luke at the Sunset Valley’s Farmer’s Market one Saturday morning. He caught my eye because he was such a healthy, happy looking dog with such an old, old face. I knew that boxer’s usually don’t get very old, [...]

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Mozart, the crazy poodle…

June 24, 2007

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Pet Passions: Playing with his brother Pablo and his toy, “Big Mamma” (see video).
Pet Peeves: When his 6 lb little brother, Tico the chihuahua, won’t play with him (which is ALWAYS!)And when his parents make him get off the bed, he’s not allowed but continues to sneak up there.
Breed: Standard [...]

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Rebound, the best listener…

June 12, 2007

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Pet Passions: Starting raucous wrestling matches with her three pack mates and whenever possible, being held like an infant.
Pet Peeves: When the other dogs want to sleep and I want to play.
Breed: Boston Terrier
Age (at the time of photo session): 16 weeks

Story: Rebound was adopted through Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch [...]

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Clifford, goofball, zenmaster and loyal companion…

May 17, 2007

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Pet Passions: Being helpful, meditation, anything involving water and more squeaky toys please!!!
Pet Peeves: Extra long board meetings. (He’s known for his long expressive sighs.)
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Age (at the time of photo session): 3 years

Story on card: Texas [...]

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Cassidy, the three legged therapy dog…

May 7, 2007

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Pet Passions: Giving kisses at the nursing home.
Pet Peeves: When her brothers steal the prime snuggle spot in bed.
Breed: Rottweiler
Age (at the time of photo session): 2 years
Story: When Cassidy was rescued she had a very bad leg Rottilove Rescue funded her leg amputation and Lap Dog [...]

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Bonnie, the lucky shop dog…

March 12, 2007

Pet Peeves:
Pet Passions:
Breed: Pit Bull mix, rescue
Bonnie’s Mom is part owner of a very cool dog store in Austin called “Just for Pets“. What a lucky dog who gets to go to work and hang out in a doggy boutique that has lots of scrumptious, organic treats!

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Hazel, the Miracle Dog…

March 10, 2007

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Pet Passions: Cuddling up for an afternoon nap with her senior doxie pals and chewing nylabones.
Pet Peeves: When all the fuzzy blankets are taken!
Breed: Dachshund (tweenie)
Age (at the time of photo session): 14 years

Story: Hazel, a.k.a. Miss Hazelnutt, was found in a vacant lot and taken to Town [...]

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Lucy, with the funny ears…

December 25, 2006

Pet Passions: Tricks for treats and being chased.
Pet Peeves: Being left alone.
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier and maybe a little Whippet?
Age (at time of photo session): 2 years
Story: Lucy is a sweet little rescue from the Bay Area Humane Society. She’s very smart and very athletic. No one knows why she ended up at the shelter. [...]

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Shelby

December 17, 2006

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Pet Passions: Being a therapy dog and cuddling on the couch with Tinky the cat.
Pet Peeves: As long as someone is petting me, I have no complaints!
Breed: Australian Shepherd
Age (at the time of photo session): 9 years

Story: Thanks to Australian Shepherd Rescue, beautiful Shelby was given a second chance and [...]

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Bouncer, has extra floppy ears…

October 23, 2006

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Pet Passions: Those plush, soft squeaky toys and snuggling with his brother and sister (Bassets, of course!)
Pet Peeves: Pesky squirrels, sneaky cats and when his ears get wet in his water bowl.
Breed: Basset HoundAge (at the time of photo session): 5 months

Story: It seems unbelievable, but it’s true. [...]

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Mr. Big

April 30, 2006

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Pet Passions: Playing scary monster wrestling with his daddy.
Pet Peeves: Thunderstorms, lightening, and closed doors.
Breed: Blue Great Dane
Age (at the time of photo session): 10 years
Story on card: Big was just recently adopted at age ten through Animals 1st, a wonderful non-profit horse and Great Dane rescue group, based [...]

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Sprout

April 29, 2006

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Pet Peeves: All those irritating step-sisters.
Pet Passions: Snack treats and kayaking.
Breed: Chihuahua & Jack Russell Terrier?
Age: (at the time of photo session): 14 years
Story: Sprout was found with a back foot missing when she just a few weeks old. Animal Trustees of Austin took her in and [...]

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Hershey, sweet as chocolate…

April 23, 2006

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Pet Passions: Snuggling, squirrel chasing, and playing with his brother Snoop (a Black Lab).
Pet Peeves: Thunderstorms and fireworks.
Breed: Chocolate Labrador Retriever
Age (at the time of photo session): 7 years
Hershey and his brother were adopted through Heart of Texas Lab Rescue. There are many wonderful nonprofit Lab rescue [...]

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