I’ve been contemplating how to mark National Dog Day today. I could tell you – or is it retell? – the story of spending the first half of my life terrified of dogs and how these days my life is all about dogs.

I thought about making a gallery of all the dogs that have graced these posts.

Rugar (ID: 122221)

Bebop (ID: 133548)

Henna (ID: 122222)

Gladys (ID: 136850)

Ninja Nancy (119019)

Kiara (ID: 133420)

Holiday (WCAC ID: 112024)

Rain (WCAC ID: 111976)

Charizard (ID: 122037)

Charizard (ID: 122037)

Karen (ID: 122177)

Veronica (119122)

Blackie (WCAC ID: 104715)

Pixie (ID: 133256)

Clinton (ID: 136390)

Serendipity (WCAC ID: 112090)

Shonda (113928)

Bebop (ID: 133548)

But that would go on and on and on and on …

Mostly I just want to share with you the dogs that have and do fill my life. These guys and gals can make me crazy, but I can’t imagine life without them. Heck, I don’t much know how I can vacation without them.

Snips

Labradored!

CGC at Teamworks Dog Training

#TogetherAgainstRabies

DAME TIPPETTE HEDREN FOOTE, A.K.A. TIPPI

Tippi

Happy National Dog Day!

So, don’t forget head down to your local animal shelter this weekend and find yourself a new best friend – preferably a dog. Wake County Animal Center is open every day from noon to 6 PM.