Dog bowl could use some attention

Someone put out a bowl for dog refreshment, but it could use a bit of cleaning.

Land-leash program

This dog walker has his hands full! These canines were enjoying a walk on a recent sunny day. 

I'll have a plate of tacos, please!

This big guy was resting on the patio at a local restaurant on Barton Springs Road a few days ago.  He seemed to enjoy all the attention.

Food Truck Culture

With all the people getting grub at mobile (or fixed) food trucks these days, it had to happen. This one offers dog treats. It was at Auditorium Shores last week.

Albus Dumbledog

Meet Albus Dumbledog. He was dining al fresco at the food trailers on South Congress the other day.

Easter Pet Parade: Leader

Here is Liz Lambert: the leader of the Easter Pet Parade, the brains and brawn behind Jo's, San Jose Motel, Saint Cecilia and other projects. Austin treasure!

Easter Pet Parade: Hello There...you Dress Funny

This hound is decked out for the parade but that doesn't stop that little unclad pup from giving a sniff to check it out.

Easter Pet Parade: Check Out My Frock

Another one from the Easter Pet Parade.

Easter Pet Parade: In The Pink

I promise you: no dogs were harmed. Well maybe their pride? As you might now expect we are going to have an orgy of pet parade and fest pix while FFP and I take a vacation to some place not Austin.

Easter Pet Parade: Rock Star

This dog's costume reminded me more of a rock star than Leslie the cross dresser.

Easter Pet Parade: Strutting

Here's a shot of the Easter Pet Parade with a little dog strutting her stuff. The theme for the dogs was to dress up like Leslie Cochran. (Yes, the late homeless cross dresser of Austin.) This dog's mom looks fashionable in shorts and boots which seems to be a popular thing this Spring.

Dogs Get Portraits

On the Saturday before Easter we went to the Easter Pet Parade on South Congress culminating in a pet fair at Jo's Coffee. The costumed dogs, band and bunny only walk a few blocks (from Annie) and it's a great event for the furry types. (Although some object to costumes.) Here some dogs are getting a portrait made in a booth at Jo's. The dog on the right seems to be posing.

Dogs and Their People

Sometimes dogs and their people meet up on the Hike and Bike. This was on the pedestrian part of the First Street bridge.

Hi, Pup

Makes you wonder what these Auditorium Shores playmates are talking about, doesn't it?

I'm Helping my Mom!

Local TV personality Michele Velles gives her companion Emmylou a drink at the Four Seasons yesterday where a luncheon was held to raise money for Emancipet, a local non-profit providing tens of thousands of free or affordable spays and neuters plus basic well care for area dogs and cats. Two dogs were guests...Emcee Michele's and Sophie, who belonged to the chair of the event. They were well-behaved except that Emmylou fell asleep.

Dogs at Play

A few weeks ago these dogs met in the off leash area. One fellow is still deciding whether to play.

A Girl and Her Dog

Yes, you guessed it...this little dog and her beautiful owner were enjoying Sunday's fine weather. Well...at least the temperature is over 20 F today. Still...looking back at Sunday wistfully. Forrest shot this picture. The dog's face looks like one of our departed dogs.

A Moment in Time

Yesterday we attempted to participate in a New York Times Lens Blog project where people were asked to take a picture at 15:00 UTC (10AM Central Time in U.S.) and submit them for processing to the blog as a 'Moment in Time.' We chose to position ourselves at Auditorium Shores where the off leash park and the temperate Sunday combined for lots of 'play' which was one of the themes. This isn't the picture I used because it was taken over ten minutes before the appointed hour and I chose one taken closer to the appointed hour. (The rules seem to admit a few minutes before or after 10AM and we chose to say that meant two or three minutes, not over ten minutes.) The shot I used looked toward our building but had dogs in the water and boats. I may show it tomorrow or show you the happy dog that FFP used for his contribution to the project. Unless, of course, when the project gets up (they had 10K plus pictures submitted) I can figure out a way to point you to our pictures there. I have a feeling it's going to be hard to find an individual picture but it should be fun browsing.

Up Close and Personal

This dog was really friendly -- as were all of the pups in the parade. He wanted to compare notes about which camera to buy next time, I think.

A Nice Morning Ride

This doggie was getting a smooth trip through the Mighty Texas Dog Walk. He even has a newspaper to read! Pretty good treatment!