FIRST FRIENDS

When dogs find their soul mates, kindred spirits, matches for their hearts, they just want to spend every minute rolling/running/pawing/ playing together. That the kindred spirits are smaller and sillier and sweeter than the big people is a plus. That they’ll get down on the ground and giggle is a double plus.

REBECCA & TONALA
Happy to be with my very best pal (and the feeling is mutual).

Kayla & Chewie
Chewie is excited when Kayla returns home from school

Buddy & Owen
Buddy has been a great source of entertainment for five-month-old Owen, who lights up whenever he sees him. If I say, “Where’s the doggie?” Owen will look down to see where he is.

Pierson & Max
Max welcomes a “back rub” from his favorite girl.

We celebrated the arrival of our adopted niece, Chloe, from China. The photo was taken on Chloe’s first visit to my house. Twister usually wears a very somber expression, but that day, he must have felt the joy as Chloe made us all smile.

Jay & Alex
Coaxing a smile out of Jay, a one-year-old Shar-Pei, requires the skill of his boy, Alex, and the “you hit the spot” spine-tingling belly rub technique.

Maddy, Reggie & Jillian
Hugs and many licks.

Chino & Dori
A long walk on a summer day followed by a big hug from Chino’s favorite girl.

Murphy’s favorite place is in the middle of the couch, even better when shared with his little pal, Marley.

My niece, Allie, insisted we purchase party hats and a treat for Lupi’s birthday.

Patrick & Portia
Portia is a rescued racing Greyhound. A major reason for her joy is the love of her boy, Patrick

Jessie & Brodie
Pure heart and soul smiles make every day worthwhile.

Nina, Violet & Melissa
Helping homeless dogs can be fun—good exercise, too, for these two young volunteers

Kasper & Kat
Why is it so wonderful for a child to have a pet? It is the joy in her eyes, the love in her heart and the compassion for all living things.

Wally & Meaghan
Wally just loves kids! He’s happiest lounging around with his best buddy, Meaghan. At 150 pounds, he has plenty of tummy to rub and plenty of love to share.

Celebrating Midsommar in Dalarana, Sweden.

Sandra & Nimbus