Show Off Your 4 Legged Friend

We have 3 dogs, a Maltipoo, and Irish Wolfhound mix and a Rottsky (Rottweiler/Husky) Technically, they are my sister's dogs but we live in the same house. They are named Noodles, Hamish and Rosie. We also have a cat and 7 chickens but I'll just post the dogs' portraits here now.

Wow, those Irish Wolfhound's get huge.

My last dog, Lucy, a Cocker Spaniel. I miss her terribly but we do not live where another dog would be feasible.

This dog was in an animal shelter. He did get adopted so it ended well with him.

@John I couldn't even imagine not having my little buddy anymore. I think it will break my heart. Lifespan is fairly long 16-18 years on average.

@Robert Many people have pitbulls where I live and the shelters are full. Very sad.

Back when our dog was just a puppy...with her best puppy friend!

AP...
Two years ago I found a young pitbull shivering on the street. I got out of the car and called to this dog. She growled at me. But I called again.....She then crawled (not walked) crawled into my arms. I scooped her up and took her home and gave her to my wife. My wife had always wanted a pitbull (and had trained some at an animal shelter).

My wife said we had to find her real owners. Well, we did and they did NOT want the dog. So, we kept her. She has been with us for almost 3 years now, and is a wonderful dog and companion. IN fact, I usually take her with me when I take photographs from my car.

Lizzie is approaching her 14th birthday but still doing well. The silver fur mixed with the black just make her more beautiful. She is very popular at the dog park and a natural leader of the pack.
The spotty dog third in the line is Kozmo who we lost this may at the ripe old age of 16 1/2 years.

@ Robert.

People usually buy or get dogs when they are cute, little and cuddly not realizing this is a commitment for a very long time. Of course they end up on the street.
Well good for you. We also take photos and wish I would have some sort of protection. Right now I have to protect LOKI :). Next dog will be a Doberman if I can talk my boyfriend into it.

Look at the dog's eyes. It's like he is saying, "be careful, mom, don't drop me."

My Japanese Chins

Mickey. 15 years old, deaf and the sweetest dog on the planet.


and Mary. a 4 year old rescue dog and equally sweet.She probably would have been a biker chick if she would have been human. She is utterly in love with me though.

Cookie belonged to one of our neighbors and was nine months old when Hurricane Katrina blew through the Mississippi Gulf Coast and completely destroyed both of our homes. We were able to secure temporary housing before our neighbor and offered to take care of Cookie until he got settled.

One day shortly after she came to stay with us, I sat down on our empty slab and started sobbing. Cookie came up to me and tried to cheer me up by licking every inch of exposed skin on my face and neck. When I didn't stop crying she ran off, grabbed one of her toys, came back to me and started nudging me with the toy. Needless to say she stole my heart right then and there.

When our neighbor was settled enough to care for her again he realized how close she and I had gotten and he graciously let us keep her permanently and he rescued another terrier mix from the local shelter. It was a win-win situation for all of us.

Hannah and Darcy, now 6 month old

@Kathy - nice story about Cookie. I'm glad you found each other.

@Abbey - I see the pups have been doing some growing since you first introduced them to us.

A recent, and blurry, snapshot of my soon to be 2 yrs old Shih-Tsu, Tubbs

A blurry image of my Bengal cat, taken with my cell phone.


And my Labrador Retriever who passed away last year at 16+ years. She was the kindest, gentlest dog around.

My wife and I shopped at a Farmers Market this Sunday. At the market was a dog adoption group. This little darling was up for adoption. I wanted to take her home but we have 4 big dogs and just couldn't. Poor thing was shivering a bit as she was afraid of all the commotion around her.

This photo I shot a while back in March. His name is Kimbo and used to play with Loki. Now he just wants to have him for breakfast.

Another one of Loki. Yes, he eventually grew into his years :) ... LMAO

Aged Pixel, excellent images of your dog. I'm not sure if I posted this image before I know I poseted other dog image I have. This is Knight, a friend's four year old red collie that I kept for six months while she lived with me. He is a good boy, but I couldn't let him play too much with me because he has long teeth and tends to grab at your clothes and will tear them, I guess that is part of his "herding" instict. His grandfather was Red Knight a Grand National champion. She will eventually show him.

This is my dog Maya, an Australian Shepherd at 11 years old, she is now 12 - also a Velcro dog - where we go she goes, even to the bathroom!

This is Kelsey, my mom's new Wheaton Terrier Puppy and quite a handful!

Aged Pixel,
Thank you for starting this thread. So many adorable companions! A bright spot in the discussions. :)

This is a great thread featuring wonderful pets.

My wife and I were snapping pictures while playing hide & seek with our little cock-a-poo, Panda. This capture gave us an idea for a card design... the hat and cookie plate are Photoshopped in for effect.

this is andy 2yrs toy poodle :/ he passed away last month

These are my 4-legged friends, Comanche and Nugget. Sadly, Comanche just passed away this last Tuesday (Sept. 30). He was 12 years old and passed away peacefully in his sleep. I miss him terribly and this past week has been a rough one emotionally. Comanche's brother, Nugget, passed away 2 years ago due to K9 Leukemia....he also passed away peacefully. I'm so thankful we didn't have to make "that" decision of having to put either of them down. They were the best dogs anyone could ever ask for. And they were the reason I got so interested in photography. From the day we adopted them, they would pose for me.

My late cat was truly the most amazing pet I've ever owned, may she rest in peace.

Beautiful animals everybody. So sad to hear some of them passed away. Thank you for posting.

This is Pal, my adorable friend! Wish he was mine - he belonged to my neighbor and they gave him away. I didn't find out until a week later and I was devastated. I miss his company and remarkable friendship.

My buddy, Wyatt.

My landlord's cat "Gato"

Pippa my cockalier

you know who runs this family...

This is my beautiful cat Recee. She was given to me by my neice who wanted a better life for her kitty. Recee was confined to a bedroom because of the other residents in the apt and started playing with her poop. Now my neice is married with two kids and a house and two cats and two dogs she rescued from a shelter. Recee is always there for me when I need lovin and she helps me paint when I am on the Transient Couch Studio. When I am not there she is loved by my son and the other roommates. Which includes a Love Bird named Sinatra.

Buddy is a Golden / Labrador Retriever ( he likes to watch trains ). Strudel is a King Shepherd Dog ( she thinks that she is a princess and likes to pose for pictures ).

Little Tina, the best little dancer I ever knew.

Buster is a cockapoo. He was 16 years old in this picture. He passed away last year at the age of 19. Rest in peace good friend.

My bunny..Bun Bun..20lbs..3 yrs old...

All I said was that I liked dogs more than cats.

This is how I feel about our dogs...

This is Hugo, my 7 year old Bernese Mountain dog.

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Excellent photos of your 4 legged friends. Thank you :)

This is Jackie, a Phalene Papillon.

This is my Maggie

This is my samoyed when she was getting at the end of her puppy stage:

A friend's yorkies.

West Highlands White Terrier - westie

A little furry friend - watercolor painting