Dogs of Zilker
Every Austinite loves to spend the day at Zilker Park, furry friends included. It’s not only a fun time for the owner and their pet, but for the people at the park that get to meet them. You never know what you’ll see; from dogs being pushed in strollers, to them running after a ball, it’ll definitely bring a smile to your face. The dogs of Zilker never fail to entertain us park goers, and you can count on them to instantly lift your mood.
Nacho, the seven month old Golden Retriever, lays down to get his belly rubbed by friendly park goers.
Katie and her son Noah walk their dog Kit.
Hank enjoys chewing on a stick next to his owner.
Kush brings back his ball he fetched.
A dog crouches as he waits for his owner to throw his ball.
Wilson stares at his treat as his owner practices tricks with him.
Samantha smiles for a photo as she relaxes with her dogs.
Jupiter the Chihuahua howls at fellow dogs walking by.
An owner allows his dog to hold his own leash as he walks.
Moose takes a break during a stroll with his owner.
Poblano eagerly awaits for his owner to throw his tennis ball while his adopted brother, Sriracha, walks up behind him.
Remi and his owner meet at Zilker for a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever meetup.
On the top right, a Golden Retriever brings back his tennis ball to his owner.
On the left, Astro jumps to catch a frisbee.
Nena, the Bull Terrier, curiously looks at the camera as her owners enjoy the weather.
Jersey plays fetch with his frisbee disk.
George squints in the sun as his owner suntans.
Photos by Lauren Jones