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I've been gone for a while, but I just got a new phone so I decided to post a pup.

Coat Time!

If there's one thing I love about winter, it's DOGS WITH COATS!! This is one of many coated dogs I've seen running around town lately. Greyhounds, as you may know, have very thin fur coats and little body fat, so they need an extra layer to stay warm in the winter. (I can relate.) As the first snow sets in today, I'm going to keep an eye out for warm, happy pups like this one!

Bank Dogs

After finally deciding to break up with Bank of America, I set up an account at Chicago's local North Community Bank. Despite some initial concerns, I've been happy with the new bank so far - I've enjoyed the many ATMs and locations around the city, the friendly staff, and the smug feeling that I'm supporting a local institution instead of a creepy giant bank with questionable practices. And though I don't like to make decisions based on gimmicks, I can't help but like the fact that North Community is Chicago's only dog-friendly bank (owing to the fact that the owner's wife founded PAWS, a no-kill humane society). During my first visit to the Uptown branch, a couple came in with their two pups, including the Cocker Spaniel above. This guy seems pretty pleased with the bank as he checks out the $10,000 loan offer.

Happy Thanksgiving

After a bit of a hiatus, here's a Springer Spaniel I met in the neighborhood. I've been meeting tons of great dogs lately, but I seem to always forget my camera on the days when the best dogs come around. You'll have to trust that there are a lot of wonderful mental photos of puppies in my mind.

Dainty Greyhound

This is a dainty Greyhound I met outside the fire station in Uptown. She was a little freaked out when the firetruck honked its horn, but I did my best to comfort her.

Dog Rack

This is a puppy I met tied up outside Uptown Bikes. My friend, who has less love for dogs than bikes, might not agree with this use of the rack, but I would argue that you can't pet a bike.

Fiona

This is Fiona, a Norwich Terrier I met on the way home from work. Look at that punim!