Wags for Wishes [or] Rocket Dog! part deux

Rocket Doggies come in wee packages also. Don't forget that a lot of the little breeds are muy atlético!

So Wags fer Wishes was great fun as a spectator. It's like doggy day at Magic Mtn or something. The dogs are queued up everywhere to get on rides and they are all looking to their companions as if to say " can we go on again as soon as it's finished?"



Flyball was a blast to watch. I had never really checked it out for more than a second before. Wags was a great intro 'cause these folks were amped and ready to go! Dogs of all sizes were participating. I'll try to research local teams and post them to a subsequent Fuzzle post.


Those flyball puppies know how to turn n' burn!

Wags is a great event for many reasons but one of the most important to some Adoptable Buddies out there is the chance to show off at the Adoption Center Tent!


Here is Biscuit the cuddle bug hanging out and working her hot buttered magic with some new buddies.


So Biscuit the Magnificent is a very sweet 3 year old female love dog from Chula Vista Animal Services. There were some folks inquiring about her but you should check in and see if she is still available. [link]

and you might have also run into mugs like...

Ok y'all - I am amazed that this guy made it past the first day at the S Ford Adoption booth. He is Mr Photogenic! Fenway is his name - go ahead and wear it out! Adorable 4 year old male Boston Terrier mix. [link]

There were lots' o doggies Fenway's size that were tearing up the track at events like the luring obstacle course. This lil' terrier is a good example of their awesome antics...



I also watched the sheepherding for awhile. Totally fascinating teamwork. I didn't get any pics of that event - maybe next year. In the meantime if you need someone to rustle up some guinea pigs or make sure that yer socks are well corraled...


Pepe le cutey! We were calling him a TBC - Teacup Border Collie - for fun but he is actually a Papillon mix. Beyond Cute and quite the perky player! (when he isn't napping a la this picture) Adopt this 11 month old at Chula Vista Animal Services #A080634. [link]

So in the middle of the day I hung out at the Splash Dogs venue and checked out the mighty dock divers! There were some amazing leaps to be seen.

This guy was an amazing high jumper. I think on this one he was up for so long he is starting to reconsider things on the way down!



After Splash Dogs I popped back over to the vendor village to cool down a bit and say hi to the awesomeness that is...


SNAP & the Neuter Scooter were in attendance. They had some wee mews up for adoption but I did not get any snaps of them this time. Remember that they have paired up with Bow Wow Beauty Shoppe in Hillcrest to host some adoptable kittens! [link]

Hangin' out in the shade were some adoptable puppies with S Ford Foundation. Get yourself ready 'cause these guys are off the charts!




Billy, Everett, n' Carver were getting a lot of attention at the adoptions booth but it never hurts to get a lil' bit more. Check them out at S Ford Foundation. [link]

Right around the bend from all that pupple schnozz was the gorgeous greyhounds of Greyhounds 2 Go!

I like this picture of Rider because he looks like Kermit the Frog Smiling!

The group had a bunch o' doggies being goodwill ambassadors for the greyhound breed.


Everybody was being cozy n' well behaved.

But there was one superstar in attendance that is available for adoption...

Cyclone the Greyhound is a 3 year old male that is ready to be yer cuddle bug!


Here he is looking regal - Adopt him at Greyhounds 2 Go. [link]

So once I popped back into the sport zone I mozied over to the Luratics lure coursing zone and hung out there for the rest of the day. It is non-stop entertainment watching those guys run. Some of them take it pretty seriously...



Anywhooo...

Next year I have got to spend more time and pictures over at the Agility Course area. I watched for a little bit and it definitely deserves some fuzzle pix!

Doggy Dash - Part Deux

Saturday was the rise n' shine fun time at the Chula Vista Doggy Dash!
Proceeds from the event went to H.E.A.R.T. (this is the non-profit organization that assists the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility in providing care for thousands of pets) [link]

I popped in at a little past 8:00 am & the joint was already jumpin'.

There were all sorts of great vendor booths and rescue groups in attendance.



I started out saying hello to the folks with Greyhounds 2 Go. [link]


They had a bunch of adoptable fuzzles hanging out showing their true "lap dog" nature. Here we have Hope & Rego (both 5 years old) practicing the fine art of lap balancing.

and peering over from behind his buddy...


Flick - The beautiful 6 year old brindle boy!

and peeking out from behind Flick...

Voodoo - The sweetie pie 11 year old lady. She seems mellow and wonderful.
Adopt these guys with Greyhounds2Go. [link]


The oh so awesome Neuter Scooter was there. SNAP holds regular Spay & Neuter clinics in Chula Vista and have Spayed & Neutered over 10,000 pets in San Diego. They have a Fundraiser Golf Tournament coming up this summer (more info tomorrow). If you like to golf you should definitely check it out! [link]
They are Amazing!

Tomorrow I will be posting pics of a couple of sweet kitties that they will have up for adoption. Stay Tuned!

Greyhounds were Definitely in the house!

Here representing Greyhound Adoption Center as an official SpokesDoggy is Elvis!

When this rockstar enters the building you take notice. His charm & charisma works like a spell over those that meet him! He was there to show off the awesome attributes of the greyhound and I think he was doing a pretty good job. [link]

Here he is with his gal pal Brindy (co-SpokesDoggy). I think she is swooning...
Or is that me!

Check out their website for information about adoptable greyhounds! [link]

n' just when I think it's safe to go on...



the Cute comes out n' gets me again!

This time it is via Stoney the Siamese ratty who is up for adoption with Wee Companions. They had an awesome group of wee adoptables available that day. If you are looking for Ratty Buddies with great temperaments - ya gotsta check in with them! [link]

They also had the cute in a slightly rounder package - otherwise known as...

Julie the Guinea Pig! If y'all have been reading this blog for awhile - You know I gots love for the piggies! Wee Companions always has a fantastic assortment and I noticed quite a few youngster piggies there also. [link]

So by this point the racers have started to line up and the big start is just minutes away. There is just enough time for the competitors to sniff out the competition and size up who might be coming home with the gold...


And then they're off!

Whilst the athletes were doing their exercise thang I swooped back over to my good buddies at Pit Bull Rescue San Diego to get a few glamour shots going.


Mimi - This Pitbull Gal is a lover with beautious blue eyes. Adopt her at Pitbull Rescue San Diego. [link]

and talkin' about lovers...

Cassie - This lil' Terrier mix is lovin' life. She is blind and takes it in good stride with a casual air. She defo' knows how to snuggle as exemplified below...


Adopt her at Pitbull Rescue San Diego. [link]

After the race was run there was time for Pet Blessings.


and fun contests including best outfit.


and just general fun in the sun and doggy watching...


I think the one on the left looks like Eric Estrada.

The Chula Vista Police Canine Unit put on a demonstration of one of their doggy officers at work. It was a good thing that everyone was holding their doggies leads because the dogs got way amped up when the center doggy was showing its stuff. It was totally intense!

There were sooo many folks hanging out in front of the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility's booth that I just could not get a clear shot. But that is awesome! I think they got some really good response that day! They were taking pictures of all the race participants, handling licensing, fielding questions, setting up interactions, n' more. [link]