Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/20
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Miss Lily, a Great Dane-mastiff mix, basks in the summer sun with her owner, Suzzane Matteson, at the dog beach at Quiet Waters Park on Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, Md. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Keats, a chocolate Labrador retrieves a toy from a Copley Square fountain in Boston, Mass. Ann Hermes/The Christian Science Monitor
Stan (l.) and Oliver, both shih tzu picanis, look out the door of the TLC Mobile Pet Groomer van during a daily appointment in Santa Clara, Calif. TLC Mobile Pet Grooming has been serving pets in the Bay Area for over 19 years. Tony Avelar/The Christian Science Monitor
At Wagtime, a doggy day-care facility near Capitol Hill, attendant Jessica Barnes entertains the dogs with bubbles in a small play area. On any given day, there are around 60 canines at Wagtime. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Ruby, a Boston terrier, English bulldog mix, rests on the floor of the Polka Dog Bakery in Boston, Mass., while her owner Kelly Henderson, shops for treat and toys. 'Every Saturday we come here. It's our weekend ritual to stock up on treats for the week,' Henderson said. Ann Hermes/The Christian Science Monitor
Designer dog collars are for sale at Wagtime in Capitol Hill, Washington DC. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Willie, a pug, is held by one of his owners, Zach Gendron, in Hingham, Mass. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
In Alexandria, Va., dogs and their owners attend a doggy Happy Hour at Hotel Monaco. Every Tuesday and Thursday nights during warm weather, the hotel welcomes canines to their courtyard where everyone can mingle. Old Town Alexandria is know for being very dog friendly. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Boston's Polka Dog Bakery offers an array of birthday cakes for dogs to wolf down. They look different, but all are peanut butter dough-based. Ann Hermes/The Christian Science Monitor
Bushy-tailed Dale gets a shave by Shannon Casci of TLC Mobile Pet Groomer in Santa Clara, Calif. Tony Avelar/The Christian Science Monitor
Dogs and owners meet and greet at doggy Happy Hour, a twice-weekly event held at the Hotel Monaco in Alexandria, Va. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
David Fong (r.) chief of the holistic department at the San Francisco Veterinary Specialists, administers acupuncture to Fisher, a Boston terrier. Tony Avelar/The Christian Science Monitor
Dogs surround their attendant awaiting treats at Wagtime, a doggy day-care facility near Capitol Hill. One of the most popular doggy day-care operations, Wagtime sees a steady stream of business-suited customers during rush hour, says owner Lisa Schreiber. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Negrito, a cockapoo, sits on owner Daivd Donahue as they wait for the girls in their family to finish shopping in Old Town Alexandria, Va. Melanie Stetson Freeman/Staff
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/20
In Pictures: Weather extremes 2013
In Pictures: The Israeli separation barrier: A West Bank wall
In Pictures: Derby Day devotees, Kenyan style
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/16
In Pictures: Dazzle like Beckham
Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/15
In Pictures: Duchess Kate's royal baby bump
Dogs from the REDOG rescue program, based outside Berne, have seen duty worldwide, from Japan to Turkey to Costa Rica, to sniff out victims buried in the rubble of earthquakes.
Man’s best friend – in this case a six-year-old Welsh border collie named Sky – lies relaxed but attentive on the floor of his keeper’s office in this suburb of the Swiss capital, Berne.
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