YEHESS! my love of pups & type, together. at last.

an AMAZING weekend at the PETCO Mega Adoption Event

boulder, thank you for holding off the crazy hailstorms, lightning and other wacky May-Day weather escapades so we could have a wonderful day of adoptions. the Boulder Humane Society teamed up with 27 other incredible shelters and rescues in our local area. we laughed, we cried... we adopted 7 dogs to new homes! it was an amazing day. here's some of my favorite shots:

a little hiatus, but we'll be back

jayda and i have a pretty crazy couple of weeks in our future. more posts coming mid-May!
we'll miss you, love court, jayda and Mr.Stubbs the adoptable kitty

2011 Puttin' on the Leash: Under the Sea!

join us this year for an aquatic night of adventure, socializing, community, animals + people who love them to pieces, and fabulous prizes! it's Saturday April 23, 2011 @ 6pm @ the Coors Event Center.
here's what my beloved Humane Society of Boulder Valley has to say:
"Join Jacques Catsteau and his dogged crew of explorers at our biggest event of 2011! Guaranteed to be oceans of fun, Puttin’ on the Leash will feature special guest hosts Mike Nelson, Chief Meteorologist of Denver Channel 7, and Dr. Lee Woods of Broadway Animal Hospital, live and silent auctions, heart-warming presentations, incredible food and drink, and more! It’s your once-a-year opportunity to celebrate with hundreds of other Boulder Valley animal lovers!"

direct links:
buy tickets here »
event details »
can't make it? you can donate right here »
send some love to the amazing sponsors that make this whole thing happen»
live auction preview »
a google map to the Coors Event Center »
a shout out to the designers from NufSaid Advertising for the fun designs of HSBV! »

happy pup moment #002

everybody loves a happy pup... on the left: Riley-Duke & right: Mitchell

our Boulder Humane Society Volunteer Fair is tonight from 5-7

will you please join us? 

happy pup moment #001

nothing beats a happy pup!

meet Neva, the adoptable kitty

you can find her at the Boulder Humane Thrift & Gift Shop, 5230 Arapahoe Road. sweet baby! she was such a love, and a natural model! i had a blast photographing her and could imagine plenty more beautiful glamor shots in her future forever home. stop by and meet her today!

Boulder Bears for Dummies {like me}

when i first moved here i thought the "Beware of Bears" sign posted at many trail heads was just a simple precaution...
turns out {after listening -trembling- to my friend's meet & greet encounter with one of the beauties on the Brainard Lake Trail} they are very much a part of our lives here in CO. since this is all new to me, here's some super-quick research on surviving your bear experience.
a handy resource: Colorado's resource for Bear Awareness 101.

find this beautiful photo and more gorgeous wildlife shots here

if i came across a bear i'm sure i wouldn't remember a single survival tip, but it's good to keep these ideas from mountainnature.com in the vault. No matter how hard i try to focus i can always get a good laugh outta #4 & #7. See the entire list here.

1. Assess the situation.  Are you dealing with a black bear or a grizzly? Why does it matter?

2. Do Not Run. You can't outrun a bear so don't even try.

3. Try to retreat slowly. Back up slowly and try to put more space between you and the bear. Talk calmly so that it can identify you as human, and slowly back up.

4. Climb a tree if available. If you have enough time, and the bear continues to move closer, take advantage of a tall tree to climb. Remember, black bears are strong climbers as well.

5. If the bear charges you, play poker. Bears will often bluff charge before attacking.

6. Use your pepper spray.  This is a last resort.

7. If a black  bear makes contact fight back. If the attack escalates and a black bear (or any bear that appears to have been stalking you) physically contacts you, fight back with anything that is available to you. Black bears tend to be more timid than grizzlies and fighting back may scare the bear off.

good luck out there! love, jayda & court

meet Tierza, the adoptable kitty

i love that her name means "a delight" she's so beautiful!

 meet her and the other adorable kitties at the Boulder Humane Thrift & Gift Shop

come hang out with mews & biscuits!

one of the highlights of my week is a photo sesh with the cats at our Boulder Humane Society. what i didn't know is that we desperately need more cat photo & video help! if you already volunteer with the cats (completed your interviews & training) i would looooooove to meet you for a cat photo day, just send me a line, or please consider volunteering with us on any level! they also need help with many other programs- especially the thrift store.
here's a link to the volunteer info {the next volunteer information session is Tuesday March 8, 2011 from 630-730}
some of my favorite shots over the short time i've been with them:

freedom for pups with voice and sight tags!

one of my top reasons to move to Boulder? love of animals.
when i heard that dogs had "humans" and not "owners" here i melted. when i was introduced to the on-going joke about 2 dogs to every person in Boulder, i made the final decision to make this place my home. what a great place to enjoy your four-legged pal!

what i didn't know before i moved here, was the thrill of hiking with my pup –leashless! i got my voice & sight tags as a gift one December and our world was changed forever. Jayda's free! on marked trails she can roam around with me and enjoy her hike without a dog-gone leash attached to her. here's the trail's guidelines page too. "happy tails" to you & yours!

a perfect day of Boulder sunshine

today was 65 degrees, and ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. 

if you were lucky, you got to spend a while laying in the grass somewhere in the sunshine. these little guys set a glowing example one day in the Chatauqua meadow.

one thing i learned super quick about Boulder is that the weather can {& will} change in 10 minutes. just last week i remember wearing four layers to work, & here we are today, blissfully lounging around in 60+ degrees.

a southern girl's guide to Boulder's wavering weather patterns:

1. give your best tough & unconditional love. let Boulder know that no matter how much he tests you, you still love him. i say something along the lines of "ahhhh, Boulder, go ahead and try me with your –13 degrees. i know you won't be able to stay bitter. you'll be back to beautiful tomorrow."
2. layer like it's nobody's business — forget cotton as a winter option. wear layers in different thicknesses. the temps can drop about 20-30 degrees at night regardless of the season.
3. pack your car with a "Boulder Weather Survival Kit" mine would contain SUNBLOCK, an umbrella & weather-proof coat, fluffy sweater, extra socks, a non-itchy beanie and Justin's Almond Butter. : )

happy valentine's day Boulder!

my best friend Dane sends his love from doggie heaven.

picture taken by the lovely & talented Ashleigh Miller

happy weekend! let these lookalikes rock your world:

i LOVE when dogs look like their owners. here's a perfectly matched pair i met in Estes Park, Colorado