Mad Bloggin'!!

Just how many licks does it take to get to the warm gooey center of a big Bear heart? One, two, three....three!


This is Diesel and Miss Bella's last play day together. DJ Diesy Beats is moving to the burbs and we will miss his handsome face. Mom ensures us that he'll come by to visit some time.

Miss Zoey poses for the camera after a few moments spent getting lost amongst the tires. Looks like she'll find a way out after all!

Here's a shot of a popular doggie game of chase. That's Franklin the Puggle being chased down by Miss Mitzi who is being chased down by Wrigley (aka: Waffles McHappytail)!

We'd like to take this opportunity to introduce two new members of the AFD pack. Hulk (left) and his littermate Bruno. They're awesome!

Miss Gracie loves paddling in the pool, just as much as Miss Ketah enjoys attacking the water that spills out of the pool. This is what we call teamwork!

Coconut, you're so beautiful!

Miss Lola's last day has come too soon. She's moving to California for the warm weather and sunshine. A heartbroken Jeff's wish was to have his picture taken with her before she left. He's smiling here, but like the rest of us, was overcome with sadness. We'll miss you Lola!!!

Calvin and Diesel spent a good straight hour non-stop romping with eachother the other day. Calvin got the news that this was his last chance to party with The Deez.

Our center manager Phillip is hard at work loving on Mr. Puppy. He loves Puppy...'cuz he's uber cool!

Franklin is curious as to why Archie has such a huge smile on his face. He found out later when he cooled his belly in the pool himself!

Miss Mitzi stands still for a moment to catch her breath after her game of chase.

Check out Max's new trick! Look Mom, no hands!

Chico has rekindled his relationship with his girlfriend Gracie after feeling jilted when she moved to Cali for about a year. He can't say no to her, after all, he's convinced there is no greater beauty in the whole world!

Whatcha smellin' there Murray?

Here's Lamar entertaining his buddies with a game of ball-good times!

On Wednesday Bubbles got his hair done after a day of daycare. On Thursday he came back to get his hair undone in the pool!!

This is Miss Matilda refusing to pose for the camera. She insists on napping after swimming.

Onlookers admire Coconut's strength and willingness to hold on tight during a game of kong-o-war with Spencer. She will not rest until she can claim victory!

These kids are taking time out to rest in the shade. From left to right we have Miss Riley, Miss Lucky and her brother Jack, Miss Ketah, and Gunner (aka: Handsome Pants).

Cody and Miss Wrigley are non-stop fetchaholics anxiously waiting for the next throw. Calvin just wants to jump in and smile for the camera!

Smile Bear! Now take a bow! The End!!


BRAVO!!!!!

Join us for the fun! Dress your doggie up for our Summer Luau!!!

AFD celebrates...um, the week of July 9th!

Miss Phoebe is always up for a celebration, this was totally her idea!

Everyone meet Sebastian! He's a happy chap who moved here from the west coast. We're very glad to have him!

Our friends Chico and Bernie have fun playing in, on, and around the marvelous toy together.

This is Wrigley! He's our first official Zone 4 bus dog. Yep, we've expanded and are now picking up dogs in the Oak Park/River Forest area.

And yet another new daycare boy Rodney. He's adorable, cuddly, and tons of fun to play with. Watching him run after jolly balls bigger than him is an hilarious sight!

Bamboo and Maggie sometimes spend the whole day tug-0-war-ing with eachother.

Here's DJ Diesy-beats. When he's not rocking out in daycare, he likes to spin happy hardcore!

Our handsome husky Connor smiles for the camera, as his bus-mate Cody patiently waits for the snap so he can continue fetching.

This handsome gent is Moose. He's a shy guy, but still enjoys his time here.

Brothers Shamus and Reilly take a break from wrestling eachother to give a smile!

Oh Mugs, you never take a bad pic, and you never leave us un-entertained!

Here's Dan-the-Man with his Boxer pup Ralph and Mister Berns.

Miss Helen had a great day playing tag with us this Tuesday. Chase-me games seem to be her favorite!

Bill Paxton snuck into AFD earlier this week and booked himself for daycare on the computer. He insisted on coming Wednesday so he could see his lady love Miss Rio.

Pool-mania!

Here's just a couple shots of pool-time fun this week at AFD. In this pic we have Millie, Wilma, and Mahalo all after the same toy, good times!

Just look at Pi's face and know that, to her, at this moment, all is right with the world!


Rio is in doggie heaven right here. Her favorite toy and the pool all at the same time!

Yet another cool and content daycare master, Garrett!

Sophie and Matilda hog the pool, as Big Otis patiently waits to get back in. Sometimes it's hard to be so big and mighty!

Miss Sidney was cooling her buns when this photo was taken. She'd rather do this in private, but her mom insisted we get a pool shot!

Cool Kids!

These three adorables are taking a much needed break in the shade. Bubbles is sandwiched in between our lovely ladies Lola and Jinx, looking too cool for school!

Anyone remember Dash? He's one of our much loved friends who was looking for a home this past winter. Now he spends his days in Duluth, Minnesota, hiking the trails and enjoying the wilderness. And he still finds the time to come and visit us here at AFD!!

Look how happy he is! He has also befriended Oli on his first day of daycare, and makes him feel at home!

Here's one more shot of Dash and Oli with Lil' Maysa joining in on their daycare games.

Riley got her summer haircut and looks especially pretty. You can tell she's tired of hearing it!

Otis loves to play with Millie but has to stoop way low to get to her level!

This is Lucy!! She's just a little pugnacious, squeezylicious little pugalover, who we can't get enough of, and who we have a very hard time returning at the end of the day!

Here's a group of fetchers and kong lovers waiting for the next throw!

Miss Maggie loves to fetch too, but prefers to fetch alone!

We tried to explain to Maximus that there's an easier way to keep water out of his eyes on this bright and sunny day!

Miss Ketah often wonders what her little brother Maximus is thinking!

Stella never gets enough of the water sports!

Buckley enjoys water sports too, and will even go down the slide with a little encouragement from driver Jeff.

Miss Zoe and her big brother Rudy like to have the pool for themselves. It always keeps them cool and content.

Another pool lover, Swiss Mister Max ready to shake it off, and keep it real!

Bentley stopped by this day to have his world rocked and rolled by Millie.

Here's fetchmaster Climber in action!

Moose has had a week off for vacation and is compelled to make up for lost AFD time!

Miss Helen is always so sweet, but it's hard to get a picture of her. Gotcha!!

Miss Rio is convinced that if she paddles hard enough, the pool will become deeper!

Bailee Boo insists that we look deep into his eyes and adore him, which we joyfully do!

Ruby (front) and Cody take a break from others to have time with their kongs of choice.

Jinx has more energy than the puppiest of puppies, she never gives up!

Introducing the AFD Clean Dog Campaign

Please show your support for one of Chicago's oldest and best no-kill shelters. This is always a great event year after year. Tickets can be purchased at All for Doggies. Call our office for more details or visit http://www.lakeshoreanimalshelter.org