creative dogs

I haven't been online much these days because I've been exploring my voice in other ways. Yes, I'm finally starting to bark! I was really into barking when I was a puppy, but I eventually got into making cute little grumbly sounds. I've now rediscovered the joys of barking. I'm not doing it all the time, but when people knock at the door or see me in the park, I'm all about giving a nice shout out.

However, barking has nothing on this amazing dog's hobby. His name is Athens and he is a painter. Some of his artwork will be on sale at a fundraiser for the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society in May.

"We call him, 'Salvador Doggie,'" laughed Sherry Caves, 42. "I used to paint but I don't have time any more as I am mom to a 13-year-old son."

Last year, Athens painted an abstract piece which Caves turned into 40 Christmas cards.

"I saw a candle, a tree and two doves, so I embellished it with gold paint and made it into a Christmas card," she said.