Last Saturday, March 23, was National Puppy Day, and to celebrate this special holiday, we asked you to share a photo of your favorite dog. Based on the enthusiastic responses we received, we’re certain many of you spent the weekend enjoying this whimsical holiday with your favorite four-legged friend!

In fact, so many of you sent us photos that we will be sharing them in two installments. Without further ado, here are the first of the many beloved pups of UCOP.

Sophie, the Chiweenie, is very stubborn. Tucker, a Maltipoo, is a lovebug and is always wherever Sophie is. (Steve Garber, Director, Division Administration)

Buehler can — and often does — wakesurf! (Kevin Cornish, Chief Technology Officer)

Frida, a Frenchie, was a rescue from Bejing, China. Oscar, a McNab mix, was rescued from the Sonoma Animal Shelter. (Margarita Parkin, BRC Analyst)

Ella, 14, loves cheese — especially string cheese. She has a Napoleon complex and enjoys barking at other dogs. (Dan Scannell, COI/PRA Coordinator, OGC)

Pilot has an active fantasy life and likes to tell people she has a Ph.D. in ornithology. (Aimee Chang, Executive Assistant)

Marley is a distance runner, but is scared of water. His favorite food is cheese. (Sybil Wartenberg, Director, Institutional Communications)

Gemma likes to scratch her back using the wooden benches on the family deck. (Jan Mignone, Office Manager, UC Press)

A child once stopped to ask if Donut is a rat. He is not. (Robyn Schelenz, Web Editor)

Millie and Elvis love riding in the convertible on their way to get weekend donuts. (Melissa Burley, Program Manager Liability and Property Programs)

Teddy was once deemed non-adoptable, but after patience and cuddles, she loves the wind in her ears! (Heather Pineda, Benefits Administration Manager)

Artie M. — short for McSnorter — loves to stick his head out of the sunroof during car rides. (Maura McLoughlin, Consultant, Health & Welfare Benefits)

Bianca loves fruits — especially mangoes, apples and pluots — and is a total diva. (Kimyatta Dorsey, Sr. Telecommunications Analyst)

TC is turning 14 next month and still plays with the same toy he received as a puppy. (Kimyatta Dorsey, Sr. Telecommunications Analyst)

Denali and Sage were rescued from Bay Area SPCAs and live in Pacifica. (Dylan Paul, Associate Director, Procurement Services - Construction)

Duke is an "Aussiedor" - an Australian shepherd/Labrador retriever mix (Jeff Donahue, Treasury Team Lead)

Sophie, the Chiweenie, is very stubborn. Tucker, a Maltipoo, is a lovebug and is always wherever Sophie is. (Steve Garber, Director, Division Administration)

Buehler can — and often does — wakesurf! (Kevin Cornish, Chief Technology Officer)

Frida, a Frenchie, was a rescue from Bejing, China. Oscar, a McNab mix, was rescued from the Sonoma Animal Shelter. (Margarita Parkin, BRC Analyst)

Ella, 14, loves cheese — especially string cheese. She has a Napoleon complex and enjoys barking at other dogs. (Dan Scannell, COI/PRA Coordinator, OGC)

Rosa (@rosa.pup) is obsessively attracted to men wearing shorts — especially if they're jogging. (Michelle Simone, Communications Strategist)

Tula likes to eat garbage, cuddle and bark at small children. (Jeané Blunt, IT Communications and UC FCC Licensing Coordinator)

Nugget (@thevelveteennugget) is an adventure-dog-in-training! She loves vegetables, except spinach. (Jessica Wu, Program Officer, UC Research Initiatives)

James Marshall Hendrix Aloysius James (AKA Hendrix) loves howling to the song Voodoo Chile. (Allie James, Office of the Secretary & Chief of Staff to the Regents)

Bao Bao does not like other dogs. (Erika Lee, Administrative Specialist)

Two-year-old Donner, a dachshund mix, can "down-stay" for five full minutes, when he's in the mood. (Rob Broadhurst, Development Associate, UC ANR)

Maggie, a Rocket Dog Rescue, rode in the Alameda 4th of July Parade! (Bernadette Scully, Executive Assistant to Vice President Pamela Brown)

Maya, 110-pound Rottweiler, has been hiking since she was a puppy. Now she loves sprinting up the hills. (Katiria Jimenez, Systemwide HR Fellow)

Mother-and-son duo Smitty and Miss Hotlips Houlihan enjoy napping, eating and chasing pigeons. (Nik Neu, PMO Program Manager)

As Sugar has no fur on her back, she protects her delicate complexion with coats, sweaters and sunscreen. (Sonia Scott, Administrative Officer)

Bella loves to play, chase squirrels and pose for treats! (Melissa Kasimatis, Budget Analyst, UCDC)

Delilah, who unfortunately passed away last October, was once a show dog. Apparently, she hated it. (Thomas C. Schroeder, Senior Counsel)

Bella is a wire-haired mini-dachshund who thinks she is a great dane. (Jeanette Price, Program Manager, UC Student Health Insurance Plan)

Thanks to everyone who participated!

Have something you’d like to know about your coworkers? Email your idea to Link@ucop.edu and it could be featured in an upcoming issue.

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Maura March 26, 2019 Reply

So many interesting personalities! Thanks for sharing!
- Michelle Simone March 27, 2019 Reply
  
  We’re happy that you enjoyed the article, Maura! Thanks for reading Link.
John Ruzicka April 1, 2019 Reply

It’s really fun to see everyone’s dogs!

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