Dog # 68: Random Dog

Breed Unknown Bagan, Myanmar After watching the sun rise over abandoned stupas and temples in Bagan, we rode our rickety bicycles around and came across this puppy and her mom. They were living inside a ruined stupa and enjoying the warm morning sun. The baby was curious but cautious while her mom turned her back and gave her child a warning to stay away from us. I took their portrait from a respectful distance before riding away.

Dog #67:

Unknown Breed Cusco, Peru This patient beggar waited outside a Chinese restaurant for a very long time until finally leaving with no vitals. Street dogs are brilliant and cunning, making their rounds, knowing where to go and when to leave.

Dog #66: Doctor

Boxer/Ridgeback Seattle, WA Doctor loves riding in the truck, slobbering, and getting attention from pretty ladies.

Dog #65: Lil' Bit

Pug/Chihuahua mix Lander, WY Don’t let the diminutive Lil’ Bit fool you. She has a very big personality and has been around the block a time or two. At 17 years old, she has proven herself the most loyal companion to her family and deserves all the spoiling she gets.

Dog #64: Pip

Corgi mix Lander, WY Oh, Pip. What a little ham on legs. His owners swear he is indifferent to human visitors but whenever I see him, he turns into a major show-off and rushes in for attention. A photographer should not play favorites but this is one of mine. Shhhh, don’t tell the rest of my buddies.

Dog #63 Brooks

Pit/Mastiff Mix Lander, WY Poor Brooks’ story is an example of why certain people should not be responsible for a dog. Brooks was adopted from a local no-kill animal rescue and was promptly ignored. His new human did not want to put in the effort to train or spend any quality time with him. He was returned to the shelter after less than a month and as of this posting, it seems that he has been once again adopted. Let’s all hope he has found his forever home and is being given the love he deserves.

Dog #62: Scout

Shepherd/Terrier Mix Lander, WY Muppet, Knuckle-Head, Sweetie-Pie are just a few of Scout’s nicknames. In this photo, “Ice Beard” just experienced her first snowshoeing trip and loved it. She happily joins her sister, Harper, on adventurous outings that unfortunately have to be limited as she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia before the age of two. The pain that excessive exercise causes her does not diminish her sense of humor or huge capacity for loving life. We are constantly reminded that our time with her is limited but she is a lesson in happiness and reminds us daily to live each day to the fullest.

Dog #61: Jesse

German shepherd San Francisco Jessica was a huge dog with the sweetest disposition ever. Her favorite activities included barking at skateboarders, the mailman, children, and whenever she was in the general vicinity of a park, trail, or beach. Her favorite walk was around the Presidio and Baker Beach.

Dog #60: Canela

Unknown breed San Jose, Costa Rica Canela is a sweet and loyal companion who keeps watch over his humans and their land. He was affectionately nicknamed “Bacon” because his tongue resembled a fried piece of bacon due to an accident when he was a puppy.

Dog #59: Buddy

Welsh corgi Issaquah, WA Buddy is a shy daddy’s boy who lives in a retirement apartment complex. He enjoys big band swing music and galloping alongside his human’s electric scooter.

Dog #58: Oliver

Golden-doodle Seattle, WA Oliver is a transplant from Colorado where he climbed nine 14k mountains with his humans. Most recently, however, he was seen fueling up on treats at the local grocery.

Dog #57: LeeLu

Beagle/Pug mix Seattle, WA LeeLu believes that if she curls up in a tight ball she will become invisible thus being spared a walk in the rain. In this photo, however, the sun was shining and LeeLu was pretty darn happy.

Dog #56: Random Dog

Unknown breed Bangkok, Thailand This buddy was waiting patiently for the gates to open so he could get his vittles and find relief from the increasing heat of the day.

Dogs #54 & 55: Savie & Darby

Rat terriers Seattle, WA Both of these stylish seniors were rescued later in their lives and live life to the fullest with their artist mum. They enjoy visiting their various pals in the neighborhood, dancing for treats, and showing off their latest fashions. Sadly, Darby passed about a month prior to this posting. She leaves a void in many of the lives she touched.

Dog #53: Bubo "Bo"

Pit-lab mix Federal Way, WA Bubo has muscle atrophy which causes him to look a little different and it was for that reason his humans chose him from all the other dogs at the shelter. He may not feel or look great but Bo is a wonderful guy who enjoys lying in front of the heater and licking himself.

Dog #52: Hazel

Breed unknown Bagan, Myanmar Hazel, like many street dogs, has learned that by hanging around temples, stupas, and monasteries they are likely to receive handouts from monks and soft-hearted tourists like myself. Although I did not feed Hazel, Jen and I gave her abundant attention which she seemed to crave as much as kibble. When I called her over to me, she immediately placed her hurt paw in my hand which she licked and promptly fell on her back wriggling for belly rubs. We fell for her so hard that I went back to the hotel and searched online on how to bring a stray puppy back to the United States. Sadly, it would be too daunting, long, and expensive of a rescue which broke both our hearts. There was just something powerful about this little gal; she was genuine, sweet, and very special. Editing these photos and writing her bio broke my heart and continues to brings tears to my eyes. Jen named her “Hazel” as we thought it proper she be given a name and identity rather than describe her as “another street dog.” Thinking about her now, I wish I would have tried harder to rescue her.

Dog #51: Chunk

Pug/Shih-tzu Seattle, WA Sure he looks like Chewbacca but did you know that Chunk likes to accessorize by wearing a bow tie? He also enjoys cheese and beer but never over indulging because moderation in everything, except sleep, is the best motto.

Dog #50: Isis

Pit-Beagle mix Federal Way, WA Isis is hands down a contender for sweetest dog in the world. The majority of our time together was spent cuddling, petting, and me cooing in her ear. She enjoys hoarding attention and toys away from her brother Bubo.

Dog #49: Lucy Von Beethoven

Boston terrier Seattle, WA Lucy is almost certainly a reincarnation of Napoleon Bonaparte. She is a brilliant strategist, prone to tantrums, mighty beyond her size, fancies her own ideas above all others, and has crowned herself the conquering empress of everyone and everything she encounters. That said, she can also be quite amiable and adorable. She is deaf (like her musical namesake) but knows some doggy sign language. Her hobbies include fetch, fetch, and fetch, and her favorite food is food.