Photos: 100 photos of very good dogs published in the Journal
Journal photographers have snapped dozens of scenes of furry friends in recent years. Here are some of the best of the best.
2020 Little Yellow Dog auction
Charli, a Miniature Australian Shephard puppy, plays with a toy during the 85th annual Little Yellow Dog Auction on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at the Warrior Hotel in Sioux City, Iowa. Charli was auctioned for $17,000 which benefits The Journal's Goodfellow charity distributing toys and books to needy children.
Siouxland Humane Society during COVID-19
Cheryl Derby leads "Broadway," a 13-year-old Labrador Retriever-Blue Heeler mix, around the backyard of the Siouxland Humane Society on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
Siouxland Humane Society during COVID-19
"Rowdy," a 5-month-old Australian Shepherd, explores the backyard at the Siouxland Humane Society on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
2019 Little Yellow Dog Auction
Paige, the German Shorthaired Pointer puppy, explores the Ho-Chunk Centre during the Little Yellow Dog Auction, Dec. 14, 2019. Paige sold for $15,500 in the auction in Sioux City.
Service dog James Larrabee
Marine Corps veteran James Larrabee talks about Drogo, his pit bull mix service dog, Oct. 30, 2019, at his Sioux City home.
Service dog Adam Menin
Army veteran Adam Menin gets a "kiss" from Gunny, his German shepherd service dog, Oct. 30, 2019, at his Sioux City home. Gunny, from Partners for Patriots, helps Menin mitigate combat-related post traumatic stress disorder and also helps him with some mobility problems.
Hattig and Tippy
Marjorie Hattig, of Sioux City, stands outside the Sioux City Council chambers at City Hall on Oct. 21, 2019, with her service dog, Tippy, who is a pit bull. Hattig wanted the council to repeal a citywide ban on pit bulls.
Retired K9
Retired Sioux City Police K9 Dax retrieves a tennis ball thrown by his former handler, Ryan Moritz, in their back yard on Oct. 18, 2019. Dax has made the transition from police dog to house pet, Moritz said, though he still tries to sneak out of the house sometimes to go to work with him.
Pawsitive Pet Services
Jean Chesterman, the proprietor of Pawsitive Pet Services, stands in front of the pet grooming room at Pawsitive with Buster, the dog on Sept. 19, 2019.
National Night Out
Ricardo Gaitan, of Sioux City, and his dog Brownie, a chihuahua, look on during National Night Out at Leif Erikson Park in Sioux City on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.
Battery Park green room
Seen with her dog Abe on June 14, 2019, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino vibe manager Missy Rarrat said Battery Park's green room serves as a meeting place or place to chill for many A-List artists.
Feature Photo
Conner Fagala of Sioux City, 5, gets surprised by a dog named Gaia, at the dog park at Bacon Creek Park in Sioux City on May 7, 2019.
Winter weather and pets
Kelly Erie, Siouxland Humane Society public relations and volunteer manager, gives a hug to Ali, a 12-year-old male terrier mix, after putting a winter coat on him Jan. 2, 2019, at the Sioux City shelter.
2018 Little Yellow Dog Auction
Erin Ludwig of Merrill holds Polar during the Little Yellow Dog Auction at Ho-Chunk Centre in Sioux City on Dec. 8, 2018. Polar, a Golden Retriever pup, sold for $15,750 at the auction, which benefits The Journal's Goodfellow Charities.
Chad Plante accident recovery
Chad Plante plays with Princess Bella, a poodle-Maltese mix, in his rural Hinton, Iowa, home on Aug. 21, 2018, while talking about his efforts to recover from a traumatic brain injury. Plante and his wife, Rosanne, adopted the rescue dog after their elderly Lhasa Apso died while Plante was hospitalized. Princess Bella is an emotional support dog for Plante.
Bacon Creek Dog Park
German shorthaired pointers Dice, left, and Copper play at the dog park Aug. 3, 2018, at Bacon Creek Park in Sioux City.
Library dogs
Sophie Lane, 6, of Sioux City, reads a book to Ziva, a red doberman owned by Carol Berzina, during a "reading to the dogs" event at the Wilbur Aalfs Main Public Library in Sioux City on July 3, 2018. Berzina is a volunteer with Sioux City's Special Troopers Adaptive Riding School (STARS) K-9 team.
Mixed-Breed Trial Dog
Loan Hensley poses for a photo with her agility trial dog, Kinnick, at her home in Sioux City on Thursday, May 24, 2018.
Pet Feature
Jennifer Elliott, of Sioux City, poses for a photo with her dog, Hawkeye, and children from left, including Thomas Elliott, 9, and Mason Elliott, 10, on April 12, 2018.
Supervisors chairman Rocky De Witt
Vicki and Rocky De Witt pet Martha, their rescue dog, Jan. 15, 2018, at their rural Lawton, Iowa, home.
Hurricane shelter dogs
Kelly Erie, public relations and volunteer coordinator at the Siouxland Humane Society, holds Raven, a border collie mix, Jan. 9, 2018, at the Sioux City shelter. Raven was one of 13 dogs the Humane Society received from an overcrowded shelter in Texas, where Hurricane Harvey and flooding led to an overabundance of dogs being surrendered for adoption.
2017 Goodfellows Little Yellow Dog
Samantha, a four-month-old Maltese, was the 2017 Goodfellows charity's Little Yellow Dog. She was photographed here Dec. 1, 2017.
Female veteran Molli Griffin
Molli Griffin is pictured at Kingsley-Pierson High School, where she teaches, on Oct. 10, 2017.
12 Hills Dog Rescue
Patty the dog is seen at 12 Hills Dog Rescue near Walthill, Neb. on Thursday, June 1, 2017.
12 Hills Dog Rescue
A dog is seen at 12 Hills Dog Rescue near Walthill, Neb. on Thursday, June 1, 2017.
12 Hills Dog Rescue
Nola Briggs and Chuck Briggs stand next to Taylor the dog during an interview at 12 Hills Dog Rescue near Walthill, Neb. on Thursday, June 1, 2017.
DeLance weight loss surgery
Brenda DeLance is pictured with her dog Dexter Blue at her Le Mars, Iowa, home Tuesday, May 15, 2017.
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal surgeon Gokul Subhas looks on as Judy Bowman, of Le Mars, Iowa, talks Feb. 21, 2017, about her battle with colorectal cancer as she holds her dog, Taco.
Baseball Weather
Doug Te Grotenhuis, of Orange City, Iowa, and his dog Rudy, take a break from jogging to watch Northwestern varsity-reserve baseball action against Briar Cliff in Orange City, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017.
WITCC Health Skills Day
Amanda Galles, a student from Sioux City East High School, holds Willie, a therapy dog, during a health skills day Feb. 17, 2017, at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Aspen, the 2016 Little Yellow Dog
Aspen, the 2016 Little Yellow Dog, is pictured at the Sioux City Journal office in in Sioux City on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2016.
Pit Bull Ban
Jennifer Frost poses for a photo with her children, Moriah Frost, 1, Klara Frost, 3, and the family dog Reba outside their home in Sioux City, Iowa on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016.
Dog trainer Donni Sue Graff
Dog breeder and trainer Donni Sue Graff is pictured with her golden retriever, Mojo, at her home near Moville, Iowa, on July 13, 2016.
Adopting older dogs
Lady, a 7-year-old Lab mix, gets some playtime with shelter manager Amanda Cook at the Siouxland Humane Society on July 13, 2016.
Dog Socialization
Volunteer Joyce Rasmussen sits in the shade after working with Bingo, a 2-year-old blue heeler, at the Siouxland Humane Society shelter in Sioux City on July 11, 2016.
Sioux City Animal Adoption And Rescue Center
Buddy, an Australian shepherd, at the Sioux City Animal Adoption And Rescue Center in Sioux City on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.
Groom-a-Thon
Parry Brockhouse cuts labradoodle Max's hair Friday, May 6, 2016, at her Sioux City business.
Hayworth Home
Kylie Hayworth, 19, pets the family dog, Miya, a spoiled 6-year-old Siberian husky, on March 8, 2016.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
VITA program coordinator Erica Carter, with Max beside her, talks about the program at the Center for Siouxland in Sioux City on Feb. 12, 2016.
Adopting older pets
Michele Brende and her husband didn't intend to adopt a senior dog. They just wanted one that was housetrained. They adopted Abby, a 9-year-old Jack Russell terrier pictured Jan. 7, 2016, from the Siouxland Humane Society.
2015 Little Yellow Dog Auction
Dasher, the 2015 Little Yellow Dog, sold for $10,200 during the Little Yellow Dog auction at the Ho-Chunk Centre in Sioux City on Dec. 12, 2015.
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Daniel Wagner, of Sioux City, and his dog, Lucy, were two of more than 300 who participated in the annual CROP Hunger Walk along Morningside Avenue on Oct 18, 2015.
Hunting dog Sioux City Animal Adoption and Rescue Center
Cindy Brodie plays fetch with Toby, a one-and-a-half year old male yellow lab, at Sioux City Animal Adoption and Rescue Center on Oct. 15, 2015.
Partners for Patriots
Martha McMinn sits with her service dog, Cody, at Mike's Saloon in Sioux City Oct. 7, 2015. Partners for Patriots trains service dogs for wounded military veterans.
Pooch Paddle
Camille Gosnell, 11, of Sioux City, plays with her dog, Lola, an English springer spaniel and miniature Saint Bernard mix, at Riverside Pool during the annual Pooch Paddle on Sept. 9, 2015.
Labor Day 2015
Parker Windeshausen of Sioux City, 3, chases a dog during the Northwest Iowa Central Labor Council's annual Labor Day Picnic at Riverside Park in Sioux City on Monday, Sept., 7, 2015.
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Jim and Jane DeWitt and their dog, Simba, are shown with the eagle that chainsaw artist Jeff Klatt, of Storm Lake, Iowa, carved from a locust tree that was damaged by a tornado on Oct. 4, 2013.
Dog Daycare Business
Dog handlers Jess Krager (left) and Allie Bourassa work with dogs at Bed and Biscuit, a dog daycare service in Sioux City, on Monday, June 29, 2015.
Dog Daycare Business
Rebecca Gaskell, co-owner of Bed and Biscuit, a dog daycare service, holds a dog in Sioux City on June 29, 2015.
Dog Daycare Business
Rebecca Gaskell, co-owner of Bed and Biscuit, a dog daycare service, works with a group of dogs in Sioux City on June 29, 2015.
Palace 4 Paws
Deanna Leach gets a kiss from Indi, one of the dogs at Palace 4 Paws, her rural Jefferson, South Dakota, dog boarding and grooming business, on June 3, 2015.
Charese Yanney and her poodles
Charese Yanney, owner and managing partner of Guarantee Roofing, Siding and Insulation Co., holds her six poodles in her home on May 9, 2015.
Walking dogs
Moose, a Bullmastiff, wears a Gentle Leader head collar during a training class at PetSmart, April 23, 2015. The Gentle Leader is a head collar specially designed to reduce pulling.
Walking dogs
Kate Van Voorst has her Golden Doodle Kamaro sit during a training exercise on walking at PetSmart, April 23, 2015.
Walking dogs
Tiffanie Wichman demonstrates loose leash walking with Lily Belle, a cocker spaniel, on April 23, 2015.
Walking dogs
Cash, a Doberman, wears an Easy Walk harness during a training class at PetSmart on April 23, 2015. The Easy Walk harness hooks to the leash in the front and reduces pulling.
Thundershirt
A dog is pictured April 16, 2015, with a Thundershirt, apparel for dogs who suffer from thunderstorm anxiety.
Noah's Hope Animal Rescue pet foster parent
Lita Shulenberger poses for a photo with the foster dogs Kya, center, and Mally Mae, far right, at her home in Sioux City on Monday, March 30, 2015.
Dog Brushes
Dog groomer Brandi Huseman uses a slicker brush to groom a chihuahua and pom mix at Bark Avenue Dog Grooming & Retail on March 10, 2015.
Washington Elementary guide dog training
Fifht-grade student Madalyn Nolen reaches out to guide-dog-in-training Muncie at Washington Elementary School on Feb. 16, 2015.
K-9 STARS Therapy Dogs
K-9 S.T.A.R.S. service dog Kassi, a 10-year-old shepherd mix, visits with patient Sharon Scott, 24, of Sioux City, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Medical Center, on Jan. 15, 2015.
Carley at Noah's Hope Animal Rescue
Noah's Hope Animal Rescue volunteer Deanna Jarvis holds Carley, a 9-month-old Australian shepherd mix, Jan. 9, 2015, in Sioux City.
Foster dogs
Dianna Koontz holds one of her foster dogs Slater, a Beagle mix, at her Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, home, Dec. 23, 2014.
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Hero the dog is shown with Lea Herbold at her farm near Kingsley, Iowa, on Nov. 12, 2014. Hero showed up, emaciated and sick, on Nov. 12, the morning after the death of Lea's husband, Jerry Herbold. The family thinks Jerry may have sent the dog Lea's way.
Approaching Dogs
PetSmart Pet Trainer Tiffanie Wichman, left, tells eight-year-old shih tzu Cricket, center, and six-year-old corgi Banjo, right, to sit and wait when approaching new people or animals during a demonstration at PetSmart on Nov. 13, 2014.
Finnegan 2014 Little Yellow Dog
Finnegan, the 2014 Little Yellow Dog, is shown Nov. 13, 2014, at the Sioux City Journal office.
First snow in Sioux City
Sidney, 5, a rat terrier, runs through a light dusting of snow along the recreation trail at Bacon Creek Park in Sioux City on Nov. 11, 2014.
Dog Yoga with Jackie Paulson
Yoga instructor Jackie Paulson demonstrates doga (dog yoga) with her dogs Charlie, left, and Ogi, right, on Sept. 22, 2014.
Guide dog training in Sioux City Hy-Vee
Connie Carlson, of Dakota Dunes, works to train Madison, a 9-month-old black Labrador retriever, to become a guide dog, Sept. 22, 2014, at Hy-Vee on Hamilton Boulevard in Sioux City.
Pet Memorial
Joyce Rasmussen and her dog Stacey are pictured in the Memorial Garden at the Siouxland Humane Society on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.
Four Paws Fitness and Rehab
Jean Gill, left, and Dr. Kim Nelson work with Walter, a dog owned by Andy Roling of Remsen, at Four Paws Fitness and Rehab, on July 11, 2014.
Pooch Paddle at Riverside Pool
Elle Delaney, 6, of Dakota Dunes swims with 10-week-old golden retriever Cedric during the Pooch Paddle for small dogs at Riverside Park Family Aquatic Center in Sioux City in summer 2013.
Dachshund in wheelchair
Jenny Anderson, right, puts a diapers on Charlie, her three-year-old Dachshund, before securing the dog in his wheelchair, while Anderson's 7-year-old son David Knapp, left, looks on at their home in Mapleton, Iowa, on May 19, 2014.
Pit bull ban Vaughan
Lisa Vaughan stands with her pit bull, Tripp, in the yard of her Riverside neighborhood home in Sioux City on May 13, 2014.
summer grooming trends
Mattie, a one-year-old Bichon Frise, is photographed at My Best Friend Dog Grooming, on May 6, 2014.
summer grooming trends
Groomer Kris Harlow, of My Best Friend Dog Grooming, dries Tinker Bell, a three-year-old Newfoundland from Elk Point, S.D., at the salon in Sioux City on May 6, 2014.
Dog Agility Class
Autumn Conrad, of Ponca, Neb., and her dog Diesel run through an agility course on April 30, 2014.
childrens mental illness
Scout, a Newfoundland service dog, lies on the floor at his home in Sergeant Bluff on March 13,2014. Scout works with Keegan Gosch, 7, who was diagnosed with autism. Instead of being task-oriented like some service dogs, Scout was trained in touch, in order to calm Keegan when he becomes agitated.
Dog walk
Doug Stevenson, of Sioux City, is bundled up against the cold as he walks his Samoyeds, 8-year-old Nikko, left, and 2-year-old Aspen, along 35th Street on Feb. 14, 2014
Dogwood Pet Spa
From left, guests Navajo, a brindle shepherd, Duke, a German shorthair, and Daisy, a boxer, peek over the boundary of the indoor play area during their recreation time at Dogwood Pet Hotel and Day Spa in McCook Lake, S.D on Jan. 17, 2014.
Dogwood Pet Spa
Pet Care Assistant Curt Hatton walks guests Gracey and Izzy, both yellow labs, to their recreation time at Dogwood Pet Hotel and Day Spa in McCook Lake, S.D. on Jan. 17, 2014.
Dog park warm December weather
Maci, a dog owned by Cassie Carlson and Liddy Ruden, of Sioux City, runs at the Lewis and Clark Dog Park on Dec. 18, 2013.
Little Yellow Dog 2013
The 2013 Little Yellow Dog, Snickers, an 8-week-old springer spaniel, is photographed at the Sioux City Journal on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013.
Pooch Paddle
Morgan swims in the water during the Pooch Paddle at Riverside Pool on Sept. 3, 2013.
Pooch Paddle
Lexi Lynch, of Sioux City, catches Taylor as he goes down a slide during the Pooch Paddle at Riverside Pool Tuesday, September 3, 2013.
diabetic alert dog
Deb Cook is photographed with her 20-month-old diabetic alert dog, Ruby, during an interview at her home in Sioux City on Aug. 28, 2013.
Police K-9 Kane retirement
Sioux City police Officer Bill Nice and his dog Kane train in Sioux City on Aug. 19, 2013.
Youth volunteers
Volunteer Myerra Parker walks a dog at Sioux City Animal Adoption & Rescue Center on July 30, 2013.
Pets tick season
Dr. David Ray and his dog, Jay, are shown June 11, 2013, with a selection of tick preventives at Perry Creek Animal Hospital in Sioux City.
Pet Fest dogs
Two Pembroke Welsh corgis get to the end of their leashes, trying to check out another dog, at the second annual Pet Fest on April 20, 2013. The event had pets available for adoption, educational presentations and a petting zoo.
Reading with K-9 S.T.A.R.S.
Ana Cancino, an Irving Elementary School fourth-grader, left, smiles as she pets Meeka, a K-9 S.T.A.R.S. therapy dog on March 1, 2013.
Reading with K-9 S.T.A.R.S.
Fourth-grader Quoc Pham, left, reads March 1, 2013, with therapy dog Toby, center, and Toby's owner, Steve Loger, of Odebolt, Iowa, at Irving Elementary School.
Dog ice races
Grizzly, a Shih Tzu, tries to maintain footing on the ice at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2013.
12 on Dec 12, 2012 Cosmo
Lori Rose feeds her dog Cosmo apple at her Sioux City home on Dec. 10, 2012.
2012 Little Yellow Dog auction
Truffles, the 2012 Little Yellow Dog, plays with a stuffed toy during the Little Yellow Dog auction at the Ho-Chunk Centre on Dec. 8, 2012.
Leeds Pooch Paddle
A dog dries off after a dip in Sioux City's Leeds swimming pool on Aug. 6, 2012.
Perry Creek Animal Hospital
Juice waits his turn at Perry Creek Animal Hospital on May 31, 2012.
Stoney
Stoney, a yellow Labrador retriever, was the 2011 Little Yellow Dog for the Journal's Mr. Goodfellow Charities fundraiser. The pup brought in $45,000 at the group's annual auction to raise money for holiday gifts for needy children.
Sioux City residents have favorite names for their pets
Dan Westphal poses March 30, 2011 with his hunting dog, Maddie, a Munsterlander.
People walk their dogs in Pets on Parade
Susie Serrano holds Daytona at Pets on Parade in Sioux City in September 2010.
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