Chloe - Yorkie

OMG.  I DO love the Yorkies!  Especially when they dig wearing adorable clothes (bought at Pet Project! *shameless plug*) and have lovely attitudes.  Like Chloe!  Chloe is 3 years old and apparently has been dressing up in clothes her whole life!  She gets so excited when you pull out a new jacket, sweater or shirt - she just can't wait to try it on and show you how pretty she is!  Luv her!

Cheyenne - Pointer/Laborador mix

Cheyenne is a very athletic dog who gets totally fixated on a frisbee or ball.  He is also a vegetarian, like his mother, and most of all - he's a master escape artist!!  This dude has learned how to open the front door of his house and there appears to be nothing that can stop him!  He hates being alone and is content to just roam the hallways and lobby of his building.  Cheyenne is 4 years old and an extremely sweet boy who just has a lot of love to give and so he feels he needs to be out giving it to all of the neighbors!

Scarlett - Doberman Pinscher

Oh the Doberman.  I am totally partial to them since my own beloved pup is of that noble breed!  They are fearless, strong, loyal and GOOFY!  This is Scarlett, a 9 month old chocolate and tan girl with such a sweet attitude!  She is very much at that goofy age and I had to break it to her mom that they never really grow out of it!  They are goofs for life!  She stole my heart!

Mechelle - King Charles Spaniel

Mechelle is an adorable 3 year old sweet heart who has an almost identical brother, Charles! They make quite the team! 

Charles - King Charles Spaniel

Awwww, who can resist a King Charles Spaniel?!  The eternal baby-face!  This is Charles, a 4 year old boy who is as sweet as he looks!

Ooi - An ity-bity Chihuahua

Ooi is an ADORABLE 4 month old baby who is teeny tiny!!  He measures 7 inches from his neck to where his tail starts - I know because we measured him for a teeny, tiny sweater!  He isn't shy and is modeling one of the many collars I carry in my store.  I would love to see more of Ooi!!

George - Chihuahua mix

George is another Main Street doggie, who hangs out with his best friend, Annie the Chihuahua.  George gets a ton of attention from his friends and from strangers who stop to give him a pat on the head!  He is a delight to know!

Moses - Poodle

Moses is a 4 year old poodle.  I didn't get to gather any information on Moses since his human was in a huge hurry so all I can tell you is the obvious - he's adorable!

Mini and Marley - Daschunds

Two little hottie dogs - Mini (left) is 2 years old and Marley (right) is 5.  Both live in Downtown and can be seen on their walks around the Main Street and 6th Street area!  What darlings!

Pup - Maltese

Pup is a 1 1/2 year old Maltese who is just tickled pink!  She is so darned cute and a real lady!  Her human asked for her to be dyed "cotton candy pink" for a red carpet event!  -- Don't worry, it is harmless dye made especially for dogs!  (Don't ever use human hair coloring on any animal)

Riley - Akita

Riley is one of those Downtown Dogs who knew everybody and everybody knew him.  He moved to Mt. Washington early this year and downtown is a bit emptier for it.   Riley was not only a sweet boy, but the apple of his mom's eye.  They truly loved each other.  Sadly, Riley passed away peacefully last week, with his mommy right by his side.  Riley lived a good, happy long life of 13 years and left everyone with wonderful memories of his sweetness.  We will all miss him - but most of all we are so thankful for having known him.

Mr. Tofu - Chihuahua mix

I just love this picture!!! Mr. Tofu is such a darling little man!  And wearing his little coat so proudly!  Mr. Tofu was born after his chihuahua mom was rescued from death row. Little did her human know that her new dog was pregnant. But since her owner was one of the groomers at Bark Avenue, little Tofu and two other siblings were born in a crate in a quiet area in the back of the grooming section.  Mr. Tofu was adopted by one of the ladies who works at Bark Avenue and so he has pretty much grown up there!  And let me tell you - this is one tough little dude!

Coal - Terrier mix

Coal is a 4 month old mixture of cuteness with a dash of adorable thrown in for good measure!  Coal is a bit shy but starting to come out of it - it helps that he goes to daycare at Bark Avenue almost daily!

Dinah - Pitt Bull

Dinah stole my heart!  She is such a love and so gentle.  I mean, look at that smile!!  She could easily be in a commercial with that look!  She is 3 years old and was rescued as a baby by her human.  She is such a good girl - and knows it! 

Orion - Pomeranian mix

Orion is a 4 month old Pom mix and is super loved by his mommy!  He was actually given away to someone but his owner couldn't stop crying for her baby and missed him so much that she went back to the woman and paid a very large sum to have him back in her arms again!   Now they are back together again and both very strongly bonded!

Daphne - American Pit Bull Terrier

Daphne is a 3 month old sweetheart who is already well mannered!  She sits so very well - especially for one of her favorite treats, a piece of apple!  She loves her walks and to play with a tennis ball. 

Peanut - Pit Bull mix

Peanut comes to Downtown from Missouri and I would imagine - loving the weather!  She is a playful little 1 1/2 year old girl who loves playing with other dogs.  She is getting used to life in Downtown and will soon be an old pro in navigating through the crowds on the sidewalks in no time!

Luna - Pit/Lab mix

Luna sniffs the air

Looking for crumbs of good food

All dogs want good treats.

(A Luna Haiku)

Moon - Black Shepherd

There certainly isn't a dark side of the moon here!!  Moon is such a love!  And very nosey!  He had to investigate everything in my store and check out everything in my desk drawer!  I don't mind - being such a sweetheart, he is welcome to come in any day!

Marcie Mae - Yorkie

Marcie Mae is a true micro-pup!  She is sooooo tiny!  She is 4 months old and so cute you could just eat her up!  She lives in Agua Dulce with her human mom who is a horseback riding instructor.  Little Marcie Mae gets lots of sunshine and fresh air!

Sadie - Pomeranian/Daschund mix

Little Sadie is a real supermodel!!  I pulled out the camera and *flash* I get this smile and pose!!  She is a wonderful 10 month old girl who lives with her human just outside of Downtown.  Sadie is still young and so she still has that puppy energy!

Baci - Brittany Spaniel

Awwww, her name says it all - Baci (meaning "kiss")!  What an angel!  She is 9 months old and has a very high energy level.  She can run like the wind and has a best friend at the P.E. Lofts who is a Boxer.  They meet on the rooftop dog run and play!

Nelson - Brittany Spaniel

Nelson is a gorgeous 11 year old boy with a true Brittany Spaniel attraction to feathers!  This guy has been know to rip up feather pillows - I've seen the photos!  He is sweet as pie but you just can't stop a bird dog from going after the feathers!

Thanksgiving Message

To all of the humans out there who are parents to dogs and other pets, please be careful during the Thanksgiving holiday to keep all turkey bones, sugary treats and other dangerous and/or toxic foods from your pet's reach.  Dogs and cats can be unbelievably sneaky and find ways into the trash bin or on top of counters!

I certainly am happy for the animal blessings in my life - my boy, Baron von Squirtenheimer and my three fish  Liberace, Eunice and Hiroshi; the fact that I had my soul-mate kitty for 22 years who is now in heaven - and all of the wonderful pups who visit me!  I am one lucky lady!

Have a very happy Thanksgiving!  Cheers!

PS - If you are looking for a pup to have in your life, or if your own dog needs a companion - please seriously consider adoption.  Most of the dogs shown on this blog are from shelters or adopted and they are all wonderful, wonderful dogs!

Annie - Chihuahua

Annie is one much-loved doggie!  She lives with her human, who is wheel chair bound, but spends most of her time hanging out with her friends on Main Street!  She is a true resident of Downtown and one of the most famous one too!  Everyone who has been on Main Street between 5th and 6th Streets knows Annie!  I just adore her!

Penelope - Border Collie mix

Penelope is a darling 1 1/2 year old Border Collie who is one of those super athletes!  She loves to play!  She also has a cultured side - she really loves to watch ballet!  I don't get it either but I had two people swear it's true!  She is a bit of a "human" in that she carries the leash of other dogs and walks them down the street!  We love her!!

Shamrock - American Red-Nosed Pit Bull

Shamrock the red-nosed pit bull. 
Was a very happy guy. 
And if you ever saw him, you would surely want to sigh. 
All of the other puppies, used to laugh and watch him play. 
They couldn't catch our Shamrock, he's the fastest dog today!

Birdy Sanchez - Briard

Miss Birdie Sanchez is what I draw when I am asked to draw a dog.  She is absolutely adorable!  She is quite shy around strangers but a real sweetie underneath it all.  She lived in Downtown for her first 1.5 years and then lived in Arizona for the past year and a half. While in Arizona, her home was on a golf course so she chased rabbits and bobcats and managed to avoid the roving gangs of coyotes.  Birdie Sanchez is back living in Downtown near 4th and Main Streets and all we can say is - Welcome Home Birdie!

MagicGoblin - Miniature Pinscher

MagicGoblin lives just two seconds outside of Downtown, but is here all the time since her Mom works at the Down 'n Out bar at 5th and Spring Streets and they have tons of Downtown friends!  Magic is one of those special dogs who rescued her human and they have been close ever since! 

Butters - Terrier mix

This face looks like butter wouldn't melt in her mouth!  Maybe that is why her name is Butters.  Butters is a funny, high energy young lady who is 2 years old.  She goes to daycare at Bark Avenue and apparently is an alpha female - she plays pretty rough!   Oh, and she loves chicken wrapped banana chips!  CUTE!

Trixie - Schipperke/Pomeranian mix

Trixie will be one year old on the winter solstice - December 21st.  She is a rescue from Kern County by Bark Avenue and adopted by her human, Scott.  Trixie is another Downtown Realtor Dog and works at the Rowan Building, showing beautiful lofts to buyers.  She's very smart - even without going to college!  Stop in to say "hello" to Trixie!

Rascal - Not sure what mix he is!

Rascal is a true survivor.  His humans saw him roaming the streets for quite some time and one day, their daughter asked if she could "just give him some food".  Well, by the next day, Rascal had a bath, was sleeping in the bed and had a full wardrobe of clothes!  Rascal shares his humans with his sister, Sassy - another rescue.  They are both very lucky dogs!  I *heart* Rascal's parents for saving them!

Kobe - Cinnamon Poodle

This little guy is a real sweetheart!  He's not normally shy, but is camera shy!  I was very lucky to have been able to get this picture as most of them have him turning his head or walking away!  He is so sweet and can melt your heart!

Chico - Chihuahua/Terrier mix

Oh Chico!  You just kill me with your awesomeness!  Chico is a 2 year old young man who seriously owns his mommy's heart!  Chico works at the Old Bank District leasing office, showing units to prospective residents in the three buildings they own.  He does not, however, take repair calls from tenants because he just doesn't have time in his busy day.  I love you Chico!

Gia - Boston Terrier

I'm so fickle.  I fall in love with another dog every single day!  Today, my love is Gia.  Gia is visiting Downtown Los Angeles from Northern California with her mom.  Little Gia is 4 years old and loves EVERYONE!   When she goes to a dog park, she spreads her love and playfulness with all of the dogs.  She is a joy to be near!

Prince - Maltese

Look at that sweet, sweet face!!  This sweet baby is only two months old and already attached to his mommy - and vice versa!  Little Prince is going to grow up to be a most lovely little man - and continue to rule his mommy's heart!

Chico - Chihuahua

Awwww Chico is just so adorable!  But Chico is sooooo shy!!  He is 1 1/2 years old and lives around 6th and Main Streets with his humans and two sister chihuahas.  Chico was rescued from a homeless guy who was not very "dog friendly". 

Mousa - Doberman Pinscher

Although partial to my own Dobie, Mousa rates pretty high on the scale of awesome Dobermans!!  Look how handsome!  Mousa came from Russia and is currently studying French Ring training, which is a form of obedience competition.  He is amazingly well mannered - and he's only 16 months old!  It will be a pleasure to watch Mousa grow up!

Hailey - Poodle mix

Hailey is an adorable 2 year old poodle mix who was rescued from someone in Venice Beach who just couldn't care for her properly. Hailey spent her first two years wearing a t-shirt every single day and now she has a "tan line" from where the sun has bleached her dark fur!

Beatrix - Ridgeback mix

Oh my goodness what a darling little girl this is!  She is a Lacy Street Shelter rescue and absolutely loved by her humans and they are loved back by Beatrix!  Beatrix is highly food motivated and sat very still for her photo because I had a treat in my hand!  I actually wanted her to jump up, but she is so well trained to sit for a treat that I couldn't get her to move!  Good dogs do come from shelters!!!

Kona - Belgian Sheppard / Black Lab mix

This boy should have been named "Wigglebutt" because he just can't move without wagging his tail!  This is one good natured pup!  Kona is a 6 month old with a very high energy level and loves to play!  He will be a "big brother" to a new baby in the house in April and I'm sure he will do his Mom and Dad proud!

Milo - Pug

Oh Milo, you are sooooooo NOT pugnacious!  Milo is a 3 year old Pug who was rescued by his owner over a year ago and they both live downtown.  Milo is one of those first-class cuddlers who can make it very difficult to get out of bed in the morning!  His favorite toy is - a pillow!  Silly guy!

Scout - Golden Retriever

This lovely lady is Scout.  She is a 3 1/2 year old Golden who has such a sweet, sweet nature!  Scout lives downtown and is one happy dog.  She smiles all the time and is quick with a wag of the tail - you know, one of those optimistic types!  We love her!

Prince - Chihuahua /Lab/ dunno - mix

LOL!  I totally didn't realize I captured Prince yawning!  Prince was rescued by this lovely family from the shelter on November 12th!  Prince is getting used to his new family and the kids just love to hold the leash to walk him down the street!

Gracie - Greyhound

This sweetheart is a lovely girl who has a crush on my own dog, The Baron.  Gracie was not chosen to be a racer because she was too small, which is lucky for Gracie because she got adopted by Jay who LOVES his girl!  Gracie is very mellow and adorable.  Say goodnight Gracie.

Bentley - Yellow Lab / Golden Retriever mix

Bentley is a darling guy who had a rough start in life.   But he hit the jackpot by being adopted by Jay and Melanie who started Bark Avenue!  Bentley is now living a very good life with lots of love and attention!  He can still show his shy side when he meets a stranger, but warms up quickly to you after a few minutes.

Murphy - Mastiff

Murphy, Murphy, Murphy.  You absolutely KILL me with your clowning around!!  Murphy lives with his two doggie brothers and a couple kitties and is a true gentle giant. 

Bully - American Bulldog

Okay, so Bully no longer lives in Downtown, but he used to for many years before moving to the San Francisco area.  When Bully lived here, I was banned from kissing him because I would always leave an indelible red lipstick mark on his forehead!  Wouldn't you kiss this beauty?

Boo - A White Dog (?)

Boo is the perfect name for this ghostly dog!  She is a sweetie and has the most beautiful eyes!  She lives with her humans and her brother, Luca, in the Southpark area of Downtown.

Eros - Burnese Mountain Dog

Eros, the Dog of Love!  This boy is one lovely guy!  He is so sweet natured and calm, everyone wants to pet him - but Eros doesn't give out his love so easily!  You must flirt with him first and play hard-to-get and then he will come over to you for some affection.

Toscane - Bull Terrier

This pretty lady is 8 years old and comes to Downtown via Europe, with her human, Alex.  Toscane is a sweet pup who has worked very hard not to "spin" when she gets excited!  Look at that face - CUTE!!