Some funny stuff

To start the week off right. Thank you to Joyce and Coin, Rainier's folks, for the links.

Some more about "Dogs of War". There are some amazing photos and interesting reading. Follow this link.

How about "Cats of War"... Didn't know they had that did you? Check it out here. ;)

This is pretty funny, the Ultimate Dog Tease, poor guy, brutal! :)



Happy Monday to you all!

-Grant

Canine Heroes

Yesterday, the CNN website had a large feature on "dogs of war"--military canine units. This page includes a couple video clips honoring the brave canine soldiers who have been working with the military overseas. There is also a clip about service dogs helping veterans to transition back to civilian life. It really is miraculous all the good that the unconditional love of a dog can do.

Here's a good update on one of Michael Vick's dogs. It's not much of an article, a few sentences really, but it's nice to know that the innocent victims are able to make new, happy lives for themselves.

To round things out, here's a clip from the roll today. Little Buddah was tearing it up with larger dogs Emily and Gemma. He loves to play rough!


Hope

P.S.- Don't forget to pick up the May/June copy of Pet Connection, available for free in the Fort Fido lobby! This issue features retired K-9 officer Jetson, Mccaw Mountain, and highlights the dangers that pesticides pose to pets. It also has a calendar of dog-related events for May, June, and July. Don't miss out on all the fun!

Stunning Scout!

Scout is a handsome one-year-old Yellow Lab who came in for his assessment this morning. He played well with the other dogs, and was a big feature on the clips of the day! Here is the best one, where he plays with Golden Retriever Buddy and a Yellow Lab named Maximus. You can also spot Stella the Boxer running to get in on the action.



We'll see you again tomorrow!

-Hope

More Fun Diego Pics & Lola Pistola Clip

Good ones as always. Diego sunbathing on the rocks and Diego ready to defend his pad from a deer haha! Awesome!

In other news... Long time Fort Fido Friend Lola becomes a whirling dervish when playing with Gibson lol. She doesn't always play super hard but when she does, look out! The best picture I have ever taken is of Lola, I think it was in 2007. It is used in our website's/blog's banner at the top of the page (she has on the pink bandanna), she is sooo pretty isn't she?



Take Care,

-Grant

Elated Emily!

We welcomed a happy-go-lucky new pup to The Fort this morning. Say hello to Emily. She is a ten month old, forty-seven pound, Black, Labrador Retriever.

Emily passed her assessment with flying colors! She came in eager to play and had a very sweet disposition. With a spirited temperament, Emily frolicked in the Medium Roll. She took on all the dogs but especially liked Niko and Chance. Emily played hard, was very social and communicated well with the others in the pack. We are happy to have her and plan on seeing her again soon. Nice job!

Take it easy,

-Grant

All Three Rolls

It was a pooch-party in here today as always :) check it out!

Big Roll = Po and Gideon Battle amongst others.



Medium Roll = Jasmine and Phoebe really get along.



Little Roll = A bit of the daily Ball-Time antics.



Cheers,

-Grant

a few funnies

One of our wonderful customers brought in some great dog funnies from the New Yorker. I scanned them today, here they are.

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King 5 News is having a "Spring Fever Pet Photo Contest". I thought some of y'all might be interested. Check out the details here. I'm a bit late but you still have time. Voting hasn't started yet.

Have a great day!

-Grant