Well. After our old (19 years old) dog Wilke, died in September 2008, Michael and I took advantage of the freedom from elder-dog care to take a trip to Maui. Having gotten THAT out of our system (Maui in February was wonderful, by the way), we began looking for our next doggie companion.
I’m pleased to introduce Charlie.
Charlie is about a year old and extremely gentle and calm and good on the leash.
We’ve learned that he can run faster than any of the other dogs at the dog park!
Unlike our OLD dogs, Charlie has long legs and we have lost a fair amount of food from the counters and table when we forget to put things away and leave him alone for too long (we’re working on getting him crate trained). So far, we’ve also lost 4 socks, a harness, several tupperware containers and a stuffed toy that a good friend of mine sewed for me!
We love him a lot and are SO glad that he is with us. Look for us walking in your neighborhood between 5:30-6:00 am most mornings (yes, the cat comes with us). 
(And no, I’m not making any particular fashion statement – it’s just early in the morning – you’re lucky if I’m not in pajamas!)
We found Charlie through Petfinder.com — this seems to be the place where every shelter and every rescue organization in the area lists the dogs that they are working with.
Charlie was rescued from a kill-shelter in Pasco, WA and when we found him, he was being fostered by Zephyr in Bellingham. Zephyr was helping out the Saving Great Animals rescue group because all the foster situations in the Seattle area were full due to the Snohomish Co. puppy mill bust.
The volunteers who rescue dogs and foster them until they find their “forever home” are really doing amazing work. If you think you might be able to help, I would strongly encourage you to contact the Seattle Humane Society to see how you can get involved.
If you would like to see your pet (real or imaginary) featured in the Pets of Pinehurst column, please send an email and photos to ehas2dogs@gmail.com.
Nice article. Makes me want to get a dog. Oh yeah! I already have one, Charlie!
Michael Ludwig, (Charlie’s other person)
You'r dog is so kute & sweet.
grace
Hi Grace, Thank you for your nice note. Charlie is totally sweet. He loves kids. Maybe your mom and you and me and Charlie can say “hello” at a park. He is very calm and not rambunctious — except every now and then when he RUNS LIKE THE WIND. We’re so glad we have him and feel very lucky to have such a wonderful dog. All the people who fostered him (4 different people) have written to us and told us how much they liked him and how glad they are that we are his “forever people.” Yesterday I found a one day old kitten on 130th St.