-DOG TOG-

I saw this beautiful dog when I finally reached the top of the Angel's Landing hike at Zion Canyon. Dogs aren't allowed on the trail, but Sloane is an exception because he's a heart seizure service dog. It was a super hot day, and a steep climb. I hope he made it back okay!

I saw this dog (and his black brother/sister) at the Long Beach dog beach. The owner was kind enough to show me tricks, and let me try them myself with his treats. They were both such beautiful dogs!

Earl Joooones | Terrier Mix | Long Beach, CA, USA Minolta Maxxum 5 | Arista 400 I've written about Earl before. He's probably the dog I see the most next to my own. He gets a lot of love because of his awesomeness. And here, he is basking in the sun in his 49ers bandana. Suffice it to say, he was bummed that they lost the super bowl.

Miles is a dog rescued from the pound by my friend Beans, and a dog that I grow more and more fond of each time I see him.  I love Miles' distinct personality; he is startled at almost any movement or sound, often runs away when I call him, and has the tendency to bark at me. These might seem like odd characteristics to be fond of, but if you knew Miles, you would understand. Part of the reason why I love these things about him is that despite these regular characteristics, I know he's made a little room in his heart for me, even if just a tiny bit (and even if he forgets about it from time to time). The more often I started seeing him, the less he would bark, the less he would be startled, and the more often he would come when I called him. I love that he is giving trusting people another chance, even though it terrifies him. I also love that he looks like he's smiling when his tongue is out, and that he shakes his leg when I scratch his sweet spot :)

The sweetest dog that I ever did meet. The owner was just as friendly and just as kind, and sat Bella next to him so that I could take the photo. Isn't she a beaut??

I spotted these b-e-a-uuutiful dogs in a neighborhood overlooking the beach in Newport Beach, CA. I've noticed that dog owners in California are a little more difficult to talk to or approach, but this woman was an absolute pleasure to talk with! She even sat both of her dogs down for me so I could snap a photo of them. :)

My friends and I were eating breakfast at a donut shop before heading on our photo adventure. A woman put her this little yorkie on the chair behind us, and went in the shop to get some food herself. This tiny dog just kind of chilled there and waited for her (with a bark here and there) until she came out and left with it.

During my Roadtrip across the States, my team and I made a pit stop in New York City. I had really wanted to see Central Park because I had never seen it before, so I checked out part of it with my good friend. While we were waiting to cross the street, I saw this b-e-a-uuutiful dog, and had to speak with his owner (or walker). The senior who was with the dog said his name was Sam, and let me take some pictures. Sam was by far my favorite dog I met on my month and a half trip!

During my Roadtrip across the States, my team and I made a pit stop in New York City. I had really wanted to see Central Park because I had never seen it before, so I checked out part of it with my good friend. While we were waiting to cross the street, I saw this b-e-a-uuutiful dog, and had to speak with his owner (or walker). The senior who was with the dog said his name was Sam, and let me take some pictures. Sam was by far my favorite dog I met on my month and a half trip!

I saw this cute fella at Heyri Art Village, an area dubbed as a "melting pot of creativity" brimming with cute cafes, museums, bookstores, galleries, and residencies of artists, musicians, and architects. I specifically remember that this day was extremely hot and humid, and I felt sad for this little guy who was tied up alone outside. He was a sweet dog though, and I was able to spend a little time with him before snapping a photo and taking off with my friends.

This dog is my second favorite dog out there (after my own pup, of course). The first time I met Earl was in Palm Springs for New Year's Eve. His owner, a good friend of mine, had told me that they picked him up off the side of the road (which I believed whole-heartedly until I later found out that it was indeed a joke). I don't think that there is a soul out there who has met Earl and not loved him; he's sweet, friendly, smart, playful, funny, loving, and chill, all in one long-limbed ball of fur. This photo is of him resting in one of his usual spots at home in Long Beach.

I saw this boston terrier just chillin outside of a men's accessory store by himself. Not sure where his owner was, but I'm guessing he was inside the store. He stayed still but wouldn't face the camera, so a friend of mine had to help me get his attention. It took me about three tries, but third time really was a charm! My last shot was the image you see before you now :)

When I was on my Roadtrip, my team made a pit stop in New York. There was a Chihuahua adoption fair going on with the sweetest looking pups. I snapped a couple of photos and played with the dogs for a bit before continuing on my way, sad that I couldn’t take any of them home with me.

I saw this dog sleeping falling asleep on the seat of a scooter in Itaewon in Seoul, while I was waiting for a friend of mine. It's a good thing he was running late, otherwise, I never would have been able to snap this photo! The black and white spotted box white the sign is the dog's little home. I think the sign says either to beware of the dog or to not pet the dog; I remember I wanted to but wasn't allowed to.

Conan is a rescue who belongs to my good friend Steppie. She is a sweet and energetic dog, that loves to play and loves to snuggle. She also makes this really cute and funny grunting noise to express her happiness of being petted and loved; Steppie and I always laugh and comment on it when she makes it. Haven't seen this guy in a while, but I know Steppie's taking good care of her!

This dog was one of many in the Taos Pueblo. It was very sweet, but also looked very unhealthy...it had not been given a bath in a while, and had a cyst-like formation on its eye. Hope this guy is doing alright.

I saw these two little dogs stuffed in a large tote with their owner passed out on a late subway ride in Tokyo, Japan. When I initially took the photo, I thought there was just one dog, but found out after getting the picture developed that there was a second guy in the picture as well!