Where was I? Ohkay...

The Big Dogs:

Wednesday- Pit bull terrier- She's such a big mush! Just one big ball of love that could also possibly tear you apart. I love this dog very much. I'd say she's really high up on my list of favorites. Always a pleasure to walk, has such a lovable face and the best tail wag! It's too bad that people are automatically intimidated by her because of her size and her breed. Sure, she'll absolutely knock you over when she leans into you to get a good rub but she's just a gentle giant.

Van Wyck (aka: Vance)- German Shepherd/Rhodesian Ridgeback- I see absolutely no ridgeback in this guy except maybe...MAYBE his color. He's some kind of mix but who cares? Vance is also another pleasure to walk. Actually, it's great to walk him walk- he looks like he's prancing in a dog show. Or like a trotting horse. It's a very distinct walk and I think it looks rather grand. Vance is also the kennel pig. He'll eat anything! Doesn't show though- lucky bastard!

Sheba- Basengi- This girl is such a beautiful dog. She looks like some kind of wild dog who should be running free in the African plains. She's so exotic looking! She's a little distrustful of people and other dogs but I've seen how much she gives to you after you've earned her trust. I think she's warming up to me and maybe I'll get to walk her soon and pet her.

Felicia- Yellow Lab/Pit mix- The playfulness of a lab in a pit's strong body! She is my first "Dog of the Week." Do you know what she did to me last week? I was walking her and we were on our final stretch home, with the fence in sight and everything, and suddenly I felt her weight drop on the ground. I was like, "WTF?!?!" and then I saw her- laying on her back, just waiting for a belly rub. What a mush!!! What a little princess! I love Felicia. She can get a little frisky sometimes and believe me, she can knock you out with a single jump and a misplaced paw. You just have to be firm with her!

Lady- Black Lab/Pit mix- I think her full name is Lady Godiva but I just like to call her Lady. This little girl is a hunter. I always have to bring her back to me and the walk when there are birds around. Other than constantly being on the prowl, Lady is another dog that's a great pleasure to walk. She really enjoys being outside and walking with you...sometimes when the sun's out and it's kind of warm I just want to join her when she stops to relax and lay in the grass. I really hope someone gives her a home in the country...I think that would be heaven for her. I can just imagine her exploring her surroundings.

Oreo- German Shephard mix- He's a really big fluffy dog! Really great looking fun dog but to be honest I haven't had much interaction with him. He seems like a very independent kind of dog- preferring to walk himself to his own cage at the end of the day. I learned this one day when I had him on a leash and I brought him back inside and while I undid his leash he tried to nip at me, twice. It's not his fault though- people shouldn't let him get used to doing this. He should know that if he gets walked into the shelter at the end of the day he has a leash on, someone has to take it off him whether or not he's in his cage/his zone. I really think they indulged him a little too much in this aspect but oh well. Still he's a wonderful-looking dog and not at all aggressive in any other way.

Bones- Pitbull terrier- Here's another one of my faves!!! Bones has striking good lucks...his eyes are amber and a little intimidating if you don't know that he's just staring at you because he's wondering when you're going to pet him. He's quiet and patient and just an all around great companion. He's got a little crazy in him though...sometimes, I can see the wheels suddenly start turning in his head and he starts jumping up and down and tugging at the leash. Felicia does this too and maybe some of the other dogs and I wonder if it's a product of long term kennel stay.

Bandit- Akita- 115 pounds of pure Akita!! This dog is at my goal weight. Hahahaha. Anyway, despite how large he is, he's very calm, non-aggressive and just looks like a huge teddy bear. As is normal for the Akita breed, it takes a little while for him to warm up to strangers so I still have not had very much experience with him but I've seen him with people he's familiar with and he just wants to sit by your side and be your dog. I think he's starting to warm up to me though- he looks pretty curious about me.

GOSH there are still more dogs!!! I have to come back to this later...


Chrissy- German Shepherd-

Sam- Yellow Lab/Pit bull-

The Outsiders:

Beau-

Maynard (aka: Manny)-

Shadow-

Kira-


New additions:

Lola and Sweet Face