• “Our sweet River Rose (Australian Labradoodle, 4 months old) came to us very unexpectedly as we thought we would be waiting another year to get a puppy! We moved up on the waitlist and was able to bring home a sweet girl sooner than we thought. Her three big human sisters have been begging for a puppy, and mom finally agreed! River Rose was the biggest puppy in the litter of 9! She was also the most mellow and let us carry her around for a few weeks before she finally decided she was a ‘big girl.’ She loves to run, play tug of war, go for walks, do puppy training classes, give kisses, and her new favorite thing—swim! She has brought so much love into our house, a type of love we never knew was missing. She is so spoiled and loved, and we can’t imagine our lives without her!” #dogsofmke Thank you to @thedubbeldutch for allowing us to do this shoot! Not only is the hotel beautiful, but it’s also dog friendly! Note, dogs are not allowed in the tavern but it’s a really cool space and I recommend you check it out and grab a cocktail on your next pet-free night out! 🍸
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    “Our sweet River Rose (Australian Labradoodle, 4 months old) came to us very unexpectedly as we thought we would be waiting another year to get a puppy! We moved up on the waitlist and was able to bring home a sweet girl sooner than we thought. Her three big human sisters have been begging for a puppy, and mom finally agreed! River Rose was the biggest puppy in the litter of 9! She was also the most mellow and let us carry her around for a few weeks before she finally decided she was a ‘big girl.’ She loves to run, play tug of war, go for walks, do puppy training classes, give kisses, and her new favorite thing—swim! She has brought so much love into our house, a type of love we never knew was missing. She is so spoiled and loved, and we can’t imagine our lives without her!” #dogsofmke Thank you to @thedubbeldutch for allowing us to do this shoot! Not only is the hotel beautiful, but it’s also dog friendly! Note, dogs are not allowed in the tavern but it’s a really cool space and I recommend you check it out and grab a cocktail on your next pet-free night out! 🍸
  • “Scout is an 11-month-old Jack Russell Terrier mix (I think). She was rescued from Houston, proving that not all things are bigger in Texas. Weighing in at 12lbs, she’s a scrappy little girl with a big heart. Scout’s interests include: stealing socks right off of your feet, falling asleep sitting up, and investigating any and every smell on walks. Her disinterests include: the hairdryer after bath time, garbage cans on the street, and when the car goes in reverse. The rescue told me that over 50 people applied for her in a single morning and as fate would have it, they choose me. I am thankful for that every single day. Somethings are just meant to be.” #dogsofmke
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    “Scout is an 11-month-old Jack Russell Terrier mix (I think). She was rescued from Houston, proving that not all things are bigger in Texas. Weighing in at 12lbs, she’s a scrappy little girl with a big heart. Scout’s interests include: stealing socks right off of your feet, falling asleep sitting up, and investigating any and every smell on walks. Her disinterests include: the hairdryer after bath time, garbage cans on the street, and when the car goes in reverse. The rescue told me that over 50 people applied for her in a single morning and as fate would have it, they choose me. I am thankful for that every single day. Somethings are just meant to be.” #dogsofmke
  • “Ace (Lab/Pit mix, 10 years old), or Acie as we also called her, was an amazing dog. We said goodbye to our sweet girl yesterday and it is no surprise how much we miss her. I adopted Ace when she was three months old from the humane society. I called her my clearance puppy (although she was not on clearance) because I got her on Black Friday. Her name was originally Camille but I named her Ace. My dad had a coworker whose daughter’s nickname was Ace and I always thought it was a neat name. We often called her Acie, Acie-boo or bug. From the moment I met her, she was the most chill dog in the world. She didn’t jump all over like puppies normally do. She had her moments of energy but mostly she liked to relax in the couch. She was not a lazy dog, she just made relaxing a high priority! Her most favorite thing was to be by the people she loved. She always wanted to go with you when you were going for a ride in the car. She used to love sleeping on her bed with me. As soon as you would make the slightest movement in the morning, her tail would go crazy. Ace had a tail that wagged hard. It was always thumping against something. I’m surprised she never broke it. When she would get really excited, she would make these groaning or seal sounds. If you did it too, she really got going! She loved my parents so much. When they would stop by, Ace would go to the back door, stand directly facing the door frame and wait until it was time to go...even if they weren’t there to pick her up. The best way to describe Ace is that she was truly an angel on earth. She was everyone’s therapy dog, even though she was never trained to be. She was always there to snuggle, give you a lick and look at you with her loving brown eyes. She loved to swim and fetch her tennis balls. She preferred the squeakers. She was loved and spoiled in the sweetest way by everyone that loved her. And there were a lot of people who loved, and still love, her.” Grab some tissues and read more in the comments below…
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    “Ace (Lab/Pit mix, 10 years old), or Acie as we also called her, was an amazing dog. We said goodbye to our sweet girl yesterday and it is no surprise how much we miss her. I adopted Ace when she was three months old from the humane society. I called her my clearance puppy (although she was not on clearance) because I got her on Black Friday. Her name was originally Camille but I named her Ace. My dad had a coworker whose daughter’s nickname was Ace and I always thought it was a neat name. We often called her Acie, Acie-boo or bug. From the moment I met her, she was the most chill dog in the world. She didn’t jump all over like puppies normally do. She had her moments of energy but mostly she liked to relax in the couch. She was not a lazy dog, she just made relaxing a high priority! Her most favorite thing was to be by the people she loved. She always wanted to go with you when you were going for a ride in the car. She used to love sleeping on her bed with me. As soon as you would make the slightest movement in the morning, her tail would go crazy. Ace had a tail that wagged hard. It was always thumping against something. I’m surprised she never broke it. When she would get really excited, she would make these groaning or seal sounds. If you did it too, she really got going! She loved my parents so much. When they would stop by, Ace would go to the back door, stand directly facing the door frame and wait until it was time to go...even if they weren’t there to pick her up. The best way to describe Ace is that she was truly an angel on earth. She was everyone’s therapy dog, even though she was never trained to be. She was always there to snuggle, give you a lick and look at you with her loving brown eyes. She loved to swim and fetch her tennis balls. She preferred the squeakers. She was loved and spoiled in the sweetest way by everyone that loved her. And there were a lot of people who loved, and still love, her.” Grab some tissues and read more in the comments below…
  • I’m going to honest, I have mixed feelings about collaborations. When businesses with similar values and goals work together, amazing things can happen! Teaming up with other companies to promote our products and services is something I love to do when the opportunity is right. Unfortunately I’ve learned the hard way that not all collaborations are worth it. Over the past few years, I’ve learned some essential steps and strategies for making collaborations enjoyable and successful for everyone involved. Here are my tips for how to collaborate with other businesses. ✔️Make sure collaborations are collaborative. Not only should both parties be putting in their share of the work, but it should also be beneficial to everyone involved. ✔️Collaborations should make sense. There are tons of businesses I love supporting, but not everyone will be a good fit for a collaboration with Dogs of MKE. Good collaborations have to make sense. So, when you’re thinking about approaching a business you want to collaborate with (or if you’ve received an invitation to collaborate with someone), think about whether the opportunity is a good fit for your business and theirs.  ✔️Do your homework! Before you hit “send” on that email to a business you’d love to collaborate with, make sure you’ve done your homework. Head to their website and check out their social media, so you have a good idea of what they have to offer, who they are, and who they serve. Find the rest of my tips today on the blog! Link in bio. #dogsofmke 📷: @studio29photography
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    I’m going to honest, I have mixed feelings about collaborations. When businesses with similar values and goals work together, amazing things can happen! Teaming up with other companies to promote our products and services is something I love to do when the opportunity is right. Unfortunately I’ve learned the hard way that not all collaborations are worth it. Over the past few years, I’ve learned some essential steps and strategies for making collaborations enjoyable and successful for everyone involved. Here are my tips for how to collaborate with other businesses. ✔️Make sure collaborations are collaborative. Not only should both parties be putting in their share of the work, but it should also be beneficial to everyone involved. ✔️Collaborations should make sense. There are tons of businesses I love supporting, but not everyone will be a good fit for a collaboration with Dogs of MKE. Good collaborations have to make sense. So, when you’re thinking about approaching a business you want to collaborate with (or if you’ve received an invitation to collaborate with someone), think about whether the opportunity is a good fit for your business and theirs.  ✔️Do your homework! Before you hit “send” on that email to a business you’d love to collaborate with, make sure you’ve done your homework. Head to their website and check out their social media, so you have a good idea of what they have to offer, who they are, and who they serve. Find the rest of my tips today on the blog! Link in bio. #dogsofmke 📷: @studio29photography
  • “Diggie Smalls is our short and sweet 4-month-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Although he’s low to the ground, his ears really give him all his height! On our first date we connected over our love for Corgis and 2 years later here we are with our own. We both love hip hop music so Diggie is named after the late and great Biggie Smalls. We definitely jinxed ourselves because he already loves to dig in the dirt. His big ears perk up anytime he hears the FaceTime jingle because our families are not local so they have to get in their (almost) daily Diggie FaceTimes. There’s nothing he loves more than chasing the broom and nothing he dislikes more than Larry the robovac. When he sees the peanut butter jar come out he does a little happy dance. He’s also the best dishwasher and manages to get his short stumps up on the dishwasher door to give all the dishes a pre-wash. Diggie came from a farm near St. Louis and is already loving being a city pup. One of his brothers came to Milwaukee too and they love when they get to see each other. We can’t imagine life without him!” #dogsofmke
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    “Diggie Smalls is our short and sweet 4-month-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Although he’s low to the ground, his ears really give him all his height! On our first date we connected over our love for Corgis and 2 years later here we are with our own. We both love hip hop music so Diggie is named after the late and great Biggie Smalls. We definitely jinxed ourselves because he already loves to dig in the dirt. His big ears perk up anytime he hears the FaceTime jingle because our families are not local so they have to get in their (almost) daily Diggie FaceTimes. There’s nothing he loves more than chasing the broom and nothing he dislikes more than Larry the robovac. When he sees the peanut butter jar come out he does a little happy dance. He’s also the best dishwasher and manages to get his short stumps up on the dishwasher door to give all the dishes a pre-wash. Diggie came from a farm near St. Louis and is already loving being a city pup. One of his brothers came to Milwaukee too and they love when they get to see each other. We can’t imagine life without him!” #dogsofmke
  • “Lewis is a 5-month-old Goldendoodle that came into our lives during the cold winter months of the pandemic—about a year and half after my German Shepherd crossed the rainbow bridge. I insisted I didn't want another dog (or only another Shepherd), but alas, as moms often do, I lost that battle and here we are. Lewis has completed our family! He is full of life and has brought us all so much joy these past few months. While I initially gave him the nickname angel baby, he no longer carries that well—he is sassy, spunky, and stubborn. He loves other dogs, dog treats, and sleeping with mom (I'm not mad about it). He has a real talent for stealing paper products (tissues, paper towels, you name it) and loves to sleep on his back with all four legs up. The kids absolutely adore him—although the three definitely have their fair share of fights (those puppy teeth have certainly caused a tear or two). We can't imagine life without him.” #dogsofmke
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    “Lewis is a 5-month-old Goldendoodle that came into our lives during the cold winter months of the pandemic—about a year and half after my German Shepherd crossed the rainbow bridge. I insisted I didn't want another dog (or only another Shepherd), but alas, as moms often do, I "lost" that battle and here we are. Lewis has completed our family! He is full of life and has brought us all so much joy these past few months. While I initially gave him the nickname "angel baby," he no longer carries that well—he is sassy, spunky, and stubborn. He loves other dogs, dog treats, and sleeping with mom (I'm not mad about it). He has a real talent for stealing paper products (tissues, paper towels, you name it) and loves to sleep on his back with all four legs up. The kids absolutely adore him—although the three definitely have their fair share of fights (those puppy teeth have certainly caused a tear or two). We can't imagine life without him.” #dogsofmke
  • “Tate got his name for it’s meaning: ‘cheerful’. He is most cheerful when: swimming, fetching, rolling in wet grass or dirty snow, visiting Grandma and Grandpa, following his mom from room to room, car rides to an adventure, and greeting all people he encounters on walks or at the front door. He is least cheerful when: he sees a suitcase being packed (or any other time his mom leaves the house, for that matter), strangers walk past him without saying ‘hi’, late night thunderstorms wake him from his beauty rest, and witnessing people doing anything he deems dangerous (like riding the peloton or jumping from a pier into a lake). Tate (Labradoodle, 10 years old) has the gentlest soul, better hair days than most humans, and is just the best friend a girl could ask for. It was only natural to throw him a 10th birthday bash and celebrate the guy who has brought so much joy to me and so many others. Cheers to the first 10 and hopefully 10 more!” #dogsofmke
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    “Tate got his name for it’s meaning: ‘cheerful’. He is most cheerful when: swimming, fetching, rolling in wet grass or dirty snow, visiting Grandma and Grandpa, following his mom from room to room, car rides to an adventure, and greeting all people he encounters on walks or at the front door. He is least cheerful when: he sees a suitcase being packed (or any other time his mom leaves the house, for that matter), strangers walk past him without saying ‘hi’, late night thunderstorms wake him from his beauty rest, and witnessing people doing anything he deems dangerous (like riding the peloton or jumping from a pier into a lake). Tate (Labradoodle, 10 years old) has the gentlest soul, better hair days than most humans, and is just the best friend a girl could ask for. It was only natural to throw him a 10th birthday bash and celebrate the guy who has brought so much joy to me and so many others. Cheers to the first 10 and hopefully 10 more!” #dogsofmke