National Mutt Day
Today is National Mutt Day. It may be December 2nd but we celebrate this holiday every day at my house. I know a lot of others that do too.
Today is National Mutt Day. It may be December 2nd but we celebrate this holiday every day at my house. I know a lot of others that do too.
Here are my two mutts:
We call them labs but I really don’t know. We did a DNA test on Moose and it came back 100% lab. I think he’s lab / hound mix and some sort of scent hound because his nose gets him in trouble all the time.
I’m not sure what Molly is mixed with. She is the first dog that I’ve had that howls. When she gets excited… like when she knows she’s going for a walk, she howls. I love it.
I need to do some research on the breeds that howl. She has longer legs than a typical lab. She has a thinner frame and her hair is courser than Moose’s.
I really don’t know what she is… maybe greyhound??
She still doesn’t love my camera. I am going to work with her though and get some better photos of her. Some full body shots and then maybe I’ll do a poll: Guess her breed.
Happy National Mutt Day from Moose and Molly.
Pet Holidays in November
If you have a senior dog or have a favorite animal shelter or rescue group, November is the month for you.
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and National Senior Pet Month.
If you have a senior dog or have a favorite animal shelter or rescue group, November is the month for you.
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and National Senior Pet Month.
• November 1st: National Cook for Your Pets Day
• November 3rd through 9th: National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week
• November 7th: National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day
• November 12th: Fancy Rat and Mouse Day
If you’ve adopted a senior dog, it’s your month to celebrate your dog. Nov 3-9, you can give extra shout outs to your favorite animal shelter and rescue groups.
Where Can I Take my Dog in Charlotte?
Do you like to do things with your dog? Here is a list of places you can take your dog in Charlotte.
Do you like to do things with your dog? Here is a list of places you can take your dog in Charlotte.
Local Breweries. Most of the ones with outside seating will allow dogs
White Water Rafting Center
Local Parks - Freedom Park, Frazier Park, Jetton Park, Romare Bearden Park
Crowder’s Mountain
Orvis - the retail store in Southpark
Walks along the rail trail
Charlotte Knights Baseball dog night
There are tons of options in Charlotte.
Keep in mind that there are leash laws and your dog should be leashed to ensure his safety and the safety of other dogs that are around.
Do you have any favorite places I didn’t mention? I’d love to know!
Thanks to Christian and Gus for lending their modeling talents for this shoot. @gusisthegoat
BARK4CLT
I’ve started a new initiative. It’s called BARK 4 CLT ( Bark for Charlotte.) I’m using the hashtag #BARK4CLT on my posts. I’m volunteering my time to do things like take photos of dogs that are available for adoption.
I’ve started a new initiative. It’s called BARK 4 CLT ( Bark for Charlotte.) I’m using the hashtag #BARK4CLT on my posts.
This is an idea I’ve been thinking about for a while. I’ve always done some sort of volunteer work helping dogs in need and I want to do more in my local community.
Things I have done in the past:
volunteered my time walking an elderly client’s dog because she couldn’t do it herself
volunteered my time to photograph rescued dogs up for adoption.
volunteered my time with various local rescue groups at events
I want to do more of this. If you know of a rescue who needs photos taken of the dogs available for adoption, I will do it.
The dog pictured here is Grace and she is 10. She was adopted as a puppy from Animal Care and Control. She was returned earlier this year as a 10 year old dog with heartworms.
Elsa's Pride swooped in and saved her and paid for her HW treatment. For months she lived at a boarding kennel because there are never enough foster homes.
In August she moved to a foster home but due to an illness, the foster home has to give her up. A new foster or forever home is needed ASAP. She can be dog agressive but with people she is an absolute sweetheart.
A volunteer from Animal Care and Control reached out to me about photographing her and of course I said yes.
I really hope she doesn't have to go back to boarding. I hope a family will open up their home and heart to her. Everyone deserves a family.
If you are interested in learning more about Grace, contact Elsa’s Pride via email at elsasprideinc@gmail.com.