This is the second in a continuing series called “Dog Tales”. I know that’s not a very original name – but it’s descriptive. I’m amused by most things dog-related, so this is an attempt to share some of the stories, images, or media that other people might also find interesting.
We all use the same internet. I’m sorry if you’ve already seen any of these. Hopefully at least one of the items will bring a smile to your face. I’ve tried to keep my wording short, with links so you can find out more information if you’re so inclined.
You think you have the blues?
About 230 miles east of Moscow lies a Russian city named Dzerzhink (dʲzʲɪˈrʐɨnsk). Feral dogs with bright blue fur have been seen living in a semi-industrial area there.
As stated in The Moscow Times, the dog’s territory contains an abandoned chemical plant. The shuttered plexiglass factory used substances such as hydrocyanic acid and copper sulfate – both possible sources for the blue coloring in the animals. Unfortunately, exposure to these compounds could also lead to skin problems or worse.
At the time of this writing, most, if not all of the dogs have been captured and taken to the vet for tests and a few have even been adopted.
On-key?
My dog pARTner
In 2020, Eliza Reinhardt’s mom told her about the Getty Museum Challenge. It’s a creative challenge that asks people to recreate famous works of art with just what they have on-hand at home.
The challenge is a popular one due to the number of people that are isolating at home, and Eliza wasted no time getting to work. Using her 3-year-old Australian Sheppard as her assistant/model, they’ve recreated many classic and modern masterpieces. She says of Finn, “He’s a working breed, so he has 110% taken these daily photos as his job. He will work so hard and try to do absolutely anything I ask.
Credit: American Humane / Kai Casey
Retired Military K-9 wins the lottery
Well… not exactly… but going from sniffing for bombs to life on a beach with your beautiful, blond best friend kind of seems like it.
Bogi, the Belgian Malinois, served honorably with Sgt. Angela Cardone in the Marine Corps Air Station in Iwakuni, Japan. The pair bonded and Sgt. Cardone was devastated when she was suddenly transferred to Hawaii. They were separated for 18 months. During which time “”It kind of felt like a piece of me was missing,” said Sgt. Cardone.
When she learned that Bogi had suffered a neck injury and was going to be medically retired, Sgt. Cardone reached out to American Humane for help. The American Humane Society flew Bogi from Japan to his well-deserved, forever home in the loving company of Sgt. Cardone.
Thank you both for your service.
If you’d like to contribute to the good work of The Humane Society, please do.
What’s more fun to watch than a pup eating peanut butter?
“Peanut Butter Puppies” and “Peanut Butter Dogs” are 2 books by photographer Greg Murray of Cleveland, Ohio. They are what they sound like. Super fun portraits of dogs making funny faces as they eat the sticky treat. Personally, I want to see the movie. Motion must make it even better.
Greg is using the project to help fund rescue organizations for dogs that need a home. About 30 animal shelters brought animals for the Puppy project. “I get paid to work with animals for a living. I feel like one of the luckiest people in the world,” Says Murray.
Okay… now I’m jealous.
Footloose x6