October 29th, 2009 by admin

I’m in Hawaii for my sister’s wedding, but those photos will be put up elsewhere and sadly didn’t include any four-legged family members.

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This is my favorite surfer dog in Hawaii. Her name is Malu, she’s going a little gray and doesn’t get out on the water as much, but she’s still a star.

If you want to see a video of her surfing in Waikiki with her surf-instructor owner Erik Lillmars, you can go to the DCX Surf School link at: wwwsurfingoahu.com. Or see the video embedded below. The video is pretty cool.
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To make a long story short, Malu was apparently homeless or abandoned and followed Erik around until he adopted her. They have been a team since she found him.

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Here’s a picture of of me and Erik, who is the best surf instructor EVER. He has helped me surf as well as relax and enjoy myself in the process of learning.

Here’s the photo of us after surfing – difference is hair I guess, but I know I felt happier and more mellow.

Aloha from Hawaii!

P.S. – Little dogs are very popular here. So far I’ve seen Shihzus, Pugs, long and short-haired Dacshunds, Min Pins, and Chihuahuas. I am planning on going to the Dog Halloween Parade.

October 7th, 2009 by admin

Gus, or “Gussy” as I often call him, is still a young dog. He was hit by a car last year and had to have his leg amputated, but like most dogs, he has adapted, and now hops along on three legs. When I took him for walks, he would walk-hop with enthusiasm, his ears flopping up and down with each stride.

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He has learned to balance on one leg in the back of the truck, jump fences with only three legs, and generally doesn’t seem to make a fuss about his disability.

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My girlfriend Sarah went on trip with her two boys and husband and I brought Gus up to our place in the Vail Valley. Here are a couple pictures of Gus at my place.

He doesn’t bark and is a mellow and loving dog.

The photo below is pretty much the same one as above, but taken with flash.

Here’s a photo of Sarah finishing a grooming job on a cute dog that is part poodle and I can’t remember what else, but maybe Old English Sheepdog?

I love the cut she did. It’s adorable. Go Sarah!