Apologies for my lack of posts lately...I've mostly had this Festival on my mind, which is where my efforts have been. Years ago I volunteered for the Humane Society back home, and it feels good to be involved with this kind of thing again. Anyone that knew me even slightly as kid knows I was flaming crazy NUTS about dogs (and horses). My dream careers skipped around from animal rights activist to jungle-rescue-vet to horse rancher. But since my interest was not so much in science, more omg-animals-are-so-cute, that all slipped away later.
Still, nothing's better for melting your heart or having a laugh than a cute goofy animal, which is why I'm going to do a cute animal post of the week (and then I don't have to save them to a folder!) Wednesdays are usually a mixed bag, so why not have a little sweetie to make the week lighter? To inaugurate this new weekly ritual, I bring you:
Still, nothing's better for melting your heart or having a laugh than a cute goofy animal, which is why I'm going to do a cute animal post of the week (and then I don't have to save them to a folder!) Wednesdays are usually a mixed bag, so why not have a little sweetie to make the week lighter? To inaugurate this new weekly ritual, I bring you:
Sinbad, USCG (Ret.)
K9C (Chief Petty Officer Dog)
K9C (Chief Petty Officer Dog)
Sinbad was adopted by the crew of the Coast Guard cutter Campbell in 1938 and made a true sailor, enlistment papers, uniform, individual bunk and all. He served with the Campbell for 11 years. LIFE Magazine reported: "An Old Sea Dog Has Favorite Bars and Plenty of Girls in Every Port."
Sinbad as military spokesmodel
Sinbad getting his prints done for his service record
Sinbad retires from the serviceSinbad's life story and more photos here.
Way to go, Sinbad. You're top dog.
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