They Aren’t All Alike

So, when I look back on all the dogs I photographed Wednesday evening I find they look a lot alike … black and white Pittie types … but meeting each one you know that underneath all that pent up shelter energy is a personality all their own.

Ruff Stuff (WCAC ID: 72815)

This little guy Ruff Stuff was quite insistent while I was in with other dogs to come into his kennel. He had lots of energy and started to turn circles in his kennel when he got too excited. Even so, he was pretty polite for a young dog. And those ears, you got to love those ears!

Mason (WCAC ID: 73426)

Mason is on the other end of the spectrum as far as age goes – he’s a little over seven years old; but I found him to be almost as energetic as a young pup. He lost his home and his family. He has a great set of tricks that he knows like “sit,” “stay,” “down,” “come,” “give paw” and “play dead.” He had just returned from an evening walk with JP so we got to see lots of that pink tongue of his.

We don’t know much about George because he came into the shelter as a stray. He is a volunteer favorite and A made a point of pointing him out to me as one who would sit nice for a photo. He has the best pleading look. He wasn’t comfortable with the camera so I was only able to get this one shot of that look. But even with his ears out like airplane wings he does have a little bit of a regal look. He was gentle and low energy, which is great when you’re spending a lot of time with exuberant puppies.

Dragon Fruit (WCAC ID: 74310)

This little girl, Dragon Fruit, is not only cute as a button but is very sweet as well. She’s about four months old. For being such a young thing, she did very well during her photo shoot.

Bonita (WCAC ID: 74423)

Now although Vanilla, Mike, and Bonita look like a family they each have their own specific story. Bonita is just a cute pup. She’s about five months old and had some spunk, but settled nicely once I brought out the treats.

Vanilla (WCAC ID: 73923)

Vanilla could be Bonita’s “Other Mother.” She has beautiful black and white coloring like Bonita. She too had just come back from a walk and was still excited from it all.

Mike (WCAC ID: 73376)

And then there’s Mike. A told me to take his photo as he was a really low key dog who knows “sit” and would take a great photo. He’s a handsome boy and seems like a great dog for that right person.

Volunteering at the shelter has brought out an appreciation of Pittie types that I didn’t know I had. Recently, my search for a Bulldog for a friend and dog sitting Princess has made me appreciate the “smushy face” … even Charlie says that since our fostering of Bubba Rex he’s been drawn to the cuteness of Boxer types. Why do I bring this up?

Jeanne (WCAC ID: 73218)

Because of this cutie pie – okay, maybe Jeanne’s face isn’t as smushy as Princess or as boxy as Rex’s, but isn’t she adorable?!?

These are just a sample of the dogs that need homes. Check out the Wake County Animal Center’s website to see all the great pets. You can also stop by any day of the week between the hours of noon and 6:00 p.m. to meet all these babes in person. Don’t wait, stop by today!