(Ottawa Dog of the Week for April 11th, 2011)

“This is my beautiful german sheppard/labrador retreiver named Sunny. We got him almost 4 years ago from the Ottawa Humane Society. He was born there along with 4 other brothers and sisters whose mom was a stray brought there. The day they released the puppy pictures on line (it was almost at midnight) we saw him and his “siblings” and the next morning rushed down to see him. His “siblings” all had names that represented weather conditions as well!! Sleet, Stormy etc. Anyhow, the next morning we were first in line (yes, there was a line-up) and when they opened the doors, we asked right away to see Sunny. There were 2 sets of people that were also there to see him in particular. Needless to say, we fell in love and brought him home. He is almost 4 years old now and still as cute as ever and just wanted to show him to you. He is our little ‘ray of sunshine’.” Sunny’s human, Christine.

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(Ottawa Dog of the Week for April 4th, 2011)

“My name is Hazel and I’m an 8 month old yellow labrardor retriever. I’m told I come from hunting stock but I prefer to swim rather than retrieve. I take offense that no one believes I am a purebred lab, I think it’s my long legs and nose that throw them for a loop. I am also very flexible and enjoy sleeping in weird and wonderful positions. I’m thinking of taking up “doga”. You can catch me hanging out with my pals at the park or fighting with my big sister Indy over a stick. Although I don’t speak english, you can understand exactly what I’m thinking by the tone of my many moans. I make more grunting noises when I wake up in the morning than my dad (and that’s a big feat). I love to run and squirrels are my favorite past-time. There’s nothing better after a long day of play to hang out with my parents and cozy up by the fire. I think I hear the treat bag rustling… time to go!” – Hazel, as told to her human, Shanna.

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(Ottawa Dog of the Week for March 28th, 2011)

“Spencer is a King Shepherd…but he thinks he’s a lap dog. He is currently 2 years old. Spencer’s ears never found the strength to stand up straight…but that’s what makes him distinguishable and super cute. When we are out walking at the pit or around our neighbourhood…people recognize him because of his ears. He is the most affectionate and playful dog a family could ever ask for. We’d be lost without him!” – Spencer’s humans, Susan, Ian, Madeline and Jack.

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(Ottawa Dog of the Week for March 14th, 2011)

“These are our brats—Miniature Dachshunds—Rolo (he’s 2 and long-haired) & Stretch (she’s 7 and smooth).

Our wieners are the perfect mix of playful and cuddly. They enjoy wrestling over their toys, swimming all day in the summer (whether it be in a pool or lake—they love Sandbanks), and chasing snowballs in the winter. At night, they enjoy a good snuggle by the fireplace (Stretch under the blankets and Rolo on top). You have the love those little eyebrows—such expression—they always let us know exactly what they are thinking! They make us smile and laugh every day—we love them to bits & pieces!” – Rolo and Stretch’s humans, Val and Paul.

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This is why dogs are amazing.

(Ottawa Dog of the Week for March 14th, 2011)

“Milo -The Man, The Legend

World, Meet Milo, a 9 year old Chihuahua type creature. Although many people have guessed at his origins, he is best described as a dog/seal/pig hybrid. Exactly where he came from, no one will ever really know. He has overcome many obstacles in his short yet eventful life including morbid obesity (due to hypo-thyroid disease/extreme food binging), pancreatitis and victim of incestuous head humping. Despite his many challenges, he remains a saucy little guy who walks with his head held high, his tail tightly curled and his bark sharper than a million little nails drilling into your head.

Favourite pastimes: leg lifting, napping, rolling in poop/ garbage/dead things, lying in the sun (preferably on a hammock).

Strangest pastimes: chirping, stealing toothbrushes of unsuspecting houseguests, sticking his entire head into houseguest’s shoes.

Favourite snacks: baby carrots, blueberries, anything he can get his little paws on.

Phobias: nail cutting, stretching joggers, running children…and anyone he doesn’t know.

Favourite people: Belle (his sista from another motha), Dan (ex flat-mate/pro dogsitter), human mom.

Aspirations: to be a weight loss coach and inspiration to fat dogs everywhere, to take over an entire queen-size bed, being Dog of the Week on Ottawa Dog Blog (check!)

Role model: Napoleon

Best known for: having the softest fur ever, having once eaten an entire burrito he stole from the garbage. ” – Milo’s Mom, Genevieve.

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