Rufus Photo Shoot for "Playdog" Magazine.

 Playdog exists only in my mind of course.  But Rufus is entirely real.

Rufus' New Rain Jacket. 1.10.2021

 Given the gloomy weather, I want Rufus in a more visible color than his natural shadow-black, on our daily walks.  We don't have sidewalks.  I wear bright yellow, so he should too.  I started this jacket last year then set it aside.  The main thing it needed was a belt and belt loops, to keep it from sliding off his back.  Here he is wearing the improved jacket.

Rufus. 9.6.2020

 

Rufus Got A Haircut. 8.11.2020

 Before and after.  I wanted to take him to a groomer because he is very strong and Mr. Squirmasaurus and I'm still recovering from surgery.  However, when I took him there, the waiting area was a tiny enclosed space and there were three women struggling with three very large pitbulls.  And none of those people were wearing masks.  Not wanting to contract coronavirus just to have him groomed, I took him home and did it myself and here we are.  Not the best grooming job, but then again no viruses were contracted in this bath and haircut.  All that wool will go into the compost, lots of Nitrogen and Sulfur.

After.   I guess in the time of coronavirus, casual clothes are accepted.

Before the haircut.  Where's the dog under all that wool?

Rufus. 6.22.2020

A Raincoat for Rufus

Sometimes I make things, sew or refinish furniture.  Rufus is so dark and wooly, I worry about walking him especially in evening and during rain.  Plus he doesn't like getting his fur wet.  Dog raincoats at Petco were very expensive.  Plus, none of their doggie raincoats seemed to fit his body.  A human raincoat at Bimart only cost about 1/10 as much last fall, so I bought one to use the fabric.  Never got around to it, but during quarantine, there is more spare time.  Here is the result.  He doesn't mind it.

Rufus Watching the Rain. 2.16.19

After his bath, Rufus watches the El Nino rains pouring down.  Too muddy out thete to do any gardening.

Rufus. 10.15.19

Rufus. 10.13.18

Rufus.  10.10.18

Rufus.  10.10.18

 He's not much help in the vegetable or flower garden yet, but this is my new buddy Rufus.  He was born April 20, 2018.  He has made a big difference for me.

As a puppy, Rufus has boundless energy and mischief.  He's very affectionate.   He is a mix of lab, poodle, and gremlin.  I'm hoping for a long, happy, healthy, loving life ahead for my buddy Rufus.

Rufus.  May, 2018.