Lovely Young Rottweiler Female Needs Home

A young woman who used to work at PetSmart as a bather/groomer found a lovely young Rottie girl running around without a collar in the vicinity of Airline Highway. Neighbors said the dog has been running loose for over a week. She is in season but she is adorable. My pictures do not do her justice. Please help me find a new home for her so we won't have to ship her to a shelter or to Rottie Rescue which is headquartered all the way in AL.

I so wish I could keep her myself. She isn't housetrained, and she doesn't seem to understand any commands at all, but she is SO SWEET! She likes to play with empty dog bowls. Jessica says that she was very cooperative during her bath in a bathtub. Dr. Ruello estimates her to be about two years old. She seems on the small side. What a lovely face she has!

Howl-o-Ween Photos, Part Two

Had this pirate pair not left the store early, they surely would have won a prize.

Sacajawea's costume was beautifully made and understated; since she was a (Parson) Jack Russell Terrier, her mom called her Jacajawea.



















This cowboy pug was a strong contender.






















































This English Bulldog is wearing the colors of local favorite LSU.

The Star Wars Family was too cute for words.
There's nothing sweeter than a Tootsie Roll!

The yellow green costume of the synchronized swimmer was exquisitely detailed. Notice the white swim towel hanging around her neck. The dog even wore a Breathe-Right nasal strip as her nose plug, but not when this photo was taken.

This pup was dressed as a panda.

The Lab dressed as a WWI flying ace took Third Place. His jacket was made of real leather and fur, and he wore genuine (if not vintage) goggles. His scarf was starched to stick out as if windblown.





The Chihuahua in the All-American dress won Second Place.


Dr. Maltese's costume came from Build-a-Bear Workshop, to which the Pet Parent had sewn toy medical equipment. Dr. Maltese was the First Prize Winner.

Photos from Howl-O-Ween 2007, Part One

The photos were taken at the store where I work. No formal permission was obtained, but after all, these folks were competing in a public place.
In previous years Corporate had required that we judge the costume contest strictly via applause. What this meant was that people with no costuming skills but many cooperative friends could come and win all the costume prizes. This year since Corporate was noticeably silent on the topic, I suggested that we use real judges (and judgment) and rate the costumes. All employees who were present had a vote in choosing their favorite costumes. I submit for your enjoyment:

Ever since 9/11, everyday heroes such as firemen have been popular costumes.


















Insect costumes are always popular with smaller dogs.

Miss Paris wore a t-shirt that said "Boo!"



Just as last year, non-dogs were entered into the contest as well.