TheAmericanCanine
@tonymcfee.bsky.social
Former news producer turned dog trainer. Still a news junkie. More at theAmericancanine.com
Congratulations to Penny (and her handler)! www.cnn.com/2026/02/03/s...
Penny the Doberman Pinscher outshines the field to claim Best in Show at 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show | CNN
Penny the Doberman Pinscher was named Best in Show at the 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday.
www.cnn.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Congratulations to Penny (and her handler)! www.cnn.com/2026/02/03/s...
This also goes for West Coast cities. Seattle for sure. We’re doing fine without you or your ill-informed opinions.
February 2, 2026 at 8:37 PM
This also goes for West Coast cities. Seattle for sure. We’re doing fine without you or your ill-informed opinions.
Catherine O'Hara 1954-2026 RIP
January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Catherine O'Hara 1954-2026 RIP
It’s also useful to remember that when the Nazis started their BS they took inspiration from US Jim Crow laws.
It's also worth noting that the people orchestrating this in the U.S. take inspiration from the Nazis and reference Nazi slogans in their recruiting. Greg Bovino literally dresses like a Nazi. There a reason these comparisons get made.
I find takes like this unsatisfying because they ignore the point of the Nazi analogy. It's not about denying America's history of racist terror. "Nazi" is not just code for "bad but in a way that specifically doesn't implicate US antecedents." www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/26/o...
January 26, 2026 at 8:16 PM
It’s also useful to remember that when the Nazis started their BS they took inspiration from US Jim Crow laws.
Happy retirement. www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
Pentagon’s most recognizable military working dog is hanging up his goggles
Nick, the 9-year-old German shepherd who greets users on the login page for the DOD Global Directory, will retire during a ceremony at Fort Meade, Md.
www.stripes.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Happy retirement. www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian fashion designer, passed away at the age of 93 in his home in Rome. He was known for his iconic designs, including the famous "Valentino Red" dress, and a love for pugs.
January 19, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian fashion designer, passed away at the age of 93 in his home in Rome. He was known for his iconic designs, including the famous "Valentino Red" dress, and a love for pugs.
End of an era. Bob Weir 1947-2026
January 11, 2026 at 2:58 AM
End of an era. Bob Weir 1947-2026
In a time of tension, terror, and chaos, let me give you a moment of peace. Here’s my new family member.
January 10, 2026 at 8:55 PM
In a time of tension, terror, and chaos, let me give you a moment of peace. Here’s my new family member.
A thought from Raoul Duke on my birthday:
January 4, 2026 at 11:50 PM
A thought from Raoul Duke on my birthday:
Happy Christmas Eve everyone. (With a special holiday greeting to @theauthorguy.bsky.social )
December 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Happy Christmas Eve everyone. (With a special holiday greeting to @theauthorguy.bsky.social )
Rest easy, my of boy. We will miss you. Zeus 2012(?)-12/2025
December 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Rest easy, my of boy. We will miss you. Zeus 2012(?)-12/2025
Sure, Rob Reiner made great movies. But he also stood up and spoke out about the things he believed. RIP.
December 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Sure, Rob Reiner made great movies. But he also stood up and spoke out about the things he believed. RIP.
Top secret, don’t tell anyone but we’re getting our client Christmas gifts ready. 🎄
December 4, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Top secret, don’t tell anyone but we’re getting our client Christmas gifts ready. 🎄
Not just good girl, the best girl!
Soliel the Belgian Sheepdog Wins Best in Show at the 2025 National Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day
Soliel the Belgian Sheepdog won Best in Show at the 24th National Dog Show Presented by Purina, which aired on Thanksgiving Day after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
people.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Not just good girl, the best girl!
Reposted by TheAmericanCanine
@rieckhoff.bsky.social hey Paul, I thought I’d share this post with you in case you know any retired military folks looking for a highly trained K9. She’s explosives detection apparently . No doubt good at other things, too, like just being a dog. 😊
Sweet 5 year old Sosa is a retired service K9 in search of a #ForeverHome. She is very energetic and highly skilled.
Head to the Philadelphia PSPCA to adopt this incredible pup!
www.pspca.org
#AdoptDontShop
💙🐶🐾
Head to the Philadelphia PSPCA to adopt this incredible pup!
www.pspca.org
#AdoptDontShop
💙🐶🐾
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
@rieckhoff.bsky.social hey Paul, I thought I’d share this post with you in case you know any retired military folks looking for a highly trained K9. She’s explosives detection apparently . No doubt good at other things, too, like just being a dog. 😊
The old man has been having a rough go of it these past days. Not feeling great and we have noticed the lump is back after September‘s surgery. Not good. Oncology visit scheduled for Monday.
November 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The old man has been having a rough go of it these past days. Not feeling great and we have noticed the lump is back after September‘s surgery. Not good. Oncology visit scheduled for Monday.
Off on that eternal B-double-E-double R-U-N. RIP Todd Snider.
November 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Off on that eternal B-double-E-double R-U-N. RIP Todd Snider.
I keep expecting to find out these "cloned dogs" turn out to be standard artificial insemination and the doctors behind it are just scammers taking hundred$ of thousand$ from people. bleacherreport.com/articles/252...
Tom Brady Says His Dog Junie Is Clone of Former Dog Lua That Died in 2023
Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady has an extensive list of endeavors outside of football, and one of them led to a unique development for his family.
bleacherreport.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I keep expecting to find out these "cloned dogs" turn out to be standard artificial insemination and the doctors behind it are just scammers taking hundred$ of thousand$ from people. bleacherreport.com/articles/252...
Very special athletes. www.usatoday.com/story/pets-a...
Watch video of special needs dogs dash to the finish line during adorable race
Thirty-two dogs of all ages and breeds participated in Vintage Pet Rescue's fourth annual "Special Day for Special Dogs" event in Rhode Island.
www.usatoday.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Very special athletes. www.usatoday.com/story/pets-a...
Several blue dogs spotted near Chernobyl disaster site- and not a single Democrat among them*
people.com/blue-dogs-ar...
*(political joke IFKYK)
people.com/blue-dogs-ar...
*(political joke IFKYK)
Blue Dogs Are Spotted at Site of Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
Blue dogs have been spotted at the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The dogs' fur is bright blue, per Clean Futures Fund, but the hue likely isn't due to radiation.
people.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Several blue dogs spotted near Chernobyl disaster site- and not a single Democrat among them*
people.com/blue-dogs-ar...
*(political joke IFKYK)
people.com/blue-dogs-ar...
*(political joke IFKYK)
Reposted by TheAmericanCanine
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is approaching and on Monday observers will celebrate particular loved ones: pets.
Pet-specific ofrendas are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S.
Pet-specific ofrendas are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S.
Pets usher in Day of the Dead, are remembered with photos, toys and treats
People are honoring their pets on Day of the Dead with ofrendas, a tradition that’s becoming increasingly popular in the U.S.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is approaching and on Monday observers will celebrate particular loved ones: pets.
Pet-specific ofrendas are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S.
Pet-specific ofrendas are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S.
I promise, you have my solemn word, as one who is here in the PNW, who was just in Portland, that city is NOT burning down. It is still there, and I might add, very nice.
Trump: "I look the other night, Saturday night, Portland is burning to the ground and these people are saying it's just friendly stuff. The whole place is burning to the ground. So we'll take care of that one. That's like an insurrection more than it is anything else. Portland is crazy."
October 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I promise, you have my solemn word, as one who is here in the PNW, who was just in Portland, that city is NOT burning down. It is still there, and I might add, very nice.
It’s kind of funny to be thousands of miles from home and look over to see your old friend* just hanging out. Why hello there, @scalzi.com
*I am in no way friends with him, but have been reading his books for a long time.
*I am in no way friends with him, but have been reading his books for a long time.
October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It’s kind of funny to be thousands of miles from home and look over to see your old friend* just hanging out. Why hello there, @scalzi.com
*I am in no way friends with him, but have been reading his books for a long time.
*I am in no way friends with him, but have been reading his books for a long time.