Dogs of Saskatoon: Masha

Saskatoon citizens love their dogs. With more than 18,000 licensed dogs in the city, pooches are a common sight everywhere from the park to the patio. Every week, StarPhoenix photographers capture local canines and their companions in the photo series Dogs of Saskatoon.
Owner name: Jim Arthur and Cynthia Dyck
Dog name: Masha
Breed: SPCA German Shepherd special
Age: 15 years
How/why did you choose this dog: She gave us those puppy dog eyes and smiley face through the “bars” of her SPC