SWEETIES
Hail the sweeties, the pups who melt into a puddle at your feet with the first touch or scratch. The ones who offer those soft, warm nuzzles that invariably bring on the giggles, the ones who magically spark any moment with a smile that says, without a doubt, “Guess what? I love you!”
BLUE’s photo was taken on his first day in his forever home. It captures the joy and innocence of this newly weaned rescue pup and reaffirms that life is good, people can be kind and strangers can make a difference.
Piper loves to cuddle in laps (the kids call her a “lapsnatcher”), toss her dog food into the air and catch it, play tug-o-war, and chase sandpipers at the beach.
SWEETER by the dozen
Rascal was lying on Mom’s side, basking in the sun as we cruised around the lake in our pontoon boat.
As a baby, Maeby had the habit of falling quickly asleep the moment she stepped on grass, almost as if she had been hypnotized. I took this picture on the first day she realized the green stuff wasn’t just for snoring—it was also the place we threw a blue squishy thing called a ball. She was simply delighted
Look at those eyes: dark little pools of pure sweetness. When he’s not sleeping on your feet, surfing the counters for a snack or herding squirrels, Mercury is smiling with those eyes . . . .
FINNEGAN Rolling in the grass, belly rubs, a warm lap and treats all make me smile
Charlie’s first haircut—Don’t I look great?
Simon climbing high up on kitty’s tower.
CHUCK’s favorite things are fetch, sticks, toilet paper, brushing and singing.
