Wonder Women

In my opinion, Stacey & Kim are perfect examples of women who can “do it all.” They have successful teaching careers, are mothers to two sweet boys, foster rescue dogs for LUV A DOG, and are pet parents to FOUR happy dogs. Whew…just the thought of doing all of that wears me out!! These two ladies are so incredibly patient, loving, and selfless, and have created a wonderful home for their two and four legged kids. Keep up your wonderful contributions to the world Stacey & Kim. Please continue inspiring all of us!

I now have the pleasure of introducing you to their fur-babies. Meet Winn Dixie, Maya, Spunky, and Kasey!

WINN DIXIE:

A.K.A. Dix, Win Dix, Pogo, and Puppy,  Winn Dixie is  “Devin’s” dog, and was even named by him! She is a playful, life loving, fun girl who loves to jump, play in the water from the garden hose, and have tons of fun with her sister Maya. Winn Dixie loves her happy home and is so thankful to be rescued from Animal Care & Control!

 MAYA:

Maya is JP’s girl. She also came from Animal Care & Control, and loves to fetch squeaky toys, go on walks and runs, and chew on sticks. She is often called Littles and Puppy, and is super cute with her spotted belly even when she is being a little naughty by digging in the back yard :)

 SPUNKY:

This boy is so sweet that he actually has a patch of fur shaped like a heart! He was rescued with Maya from Animal Care & Control, and is also called Spunk Spunk, Spunkers, Spunk, Spunky Spunk, and Old Man-lots of fun nicknames! Spunky loves to snuggle on the couch where he will roll over and wait for a belly rub.

KASEY:

Kas, Kasey K, and Pretty Girl are Kasey’s other names. She is a Border Collie Mix who was rescued from a couple who could no longer keep her after finding her loose on the street. Kasey enjoys car rides, exploring, and running along side her owners while they ride bikes-great exercise for all! Being a Border Collie Mix means she also loves to herd birds, squirrels, and motorcycles. Oh, and she finds ice cream DELICIOUS!!

This ADORABLE collage was inspired by an idea Stacey & Kim shared with me, and they came up with the perfect saying!

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Cute Puppy Alert!!

After another (hot!) day at Petco with LUV A DOG,  here are more wonderful little souls that need forever homes. Warning-if you have a hard time saying no to adorable puppies, stop reading NOW!! :)

Please contact Christina at LUV A DOG if you’d like to adopt one of these deserving dogs.

HENRY:

Henry is an American Staffordshire Terrier Mix-all muscle, including his big ole’ heart!! He has one of those large “meatball” heads (as I’ve coined them) from which Henry give big, sloppy wet kisses.

THE PUPPIES:

These precious little girls were found abandoned in a mobile home park. They are full of love and energy, and all the scrappy antics only a puppy can perform!

JADE a.k.a. Raccoon Eyes

JAYCEE How cute are the black spots on the bottom of her tongue?!

JILLIAN-This girl is a LOVER! It was hard to keep her away from people. She always wanted to be sitting on a lap or at least leaning on a person. I have a feeling she thinks she’s a person too!

JENNA I think this little lady was worn out by the end of a shoot. Being rescued, getting shots, meeting people, and having her picture taken was more than she could handle in one day!

JEFFERSON This 5 year old boy is being surrendered due to his owner’s health. Please consider adopting him as he is very sweet and will need someone to help him adjust to a new home after being with one person for so many years.

KATIE Another lover, Katie would be a wonderful lap dog:)

ADOPTED!!

These dogs were adopted on Saturday-before I even had the chance to introduce them to you. Great job, Christina!!

MARTY I was in LOVE with Marty! Marty Moose-a silly boy who loved to nibble my chin as he tried to give kisses. He went to a wonderful family who has a 2 year old labrador that looks EXACTLY like Blondie!!

MICKEY Mickey went to a couple who recently lost their 12 year old lab who was also a therapy dog. Mickey is now on his way to becoming a therapy dog, too. Congrats little man!!

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Mom - August 20, 2010 - 2:01 am

These dogs are every bit as darling in person. Great pictures, as usual. My personal favorites are Jillian and Katie. Such lovers!

MD - August 20, 2010 - 2:03 am

These dogs are every bit as darling in person. Great Pics, as usual. My personal favorites are Jillian and Katie-such lovers.

Carolyn - August 25, 2010 - 8:09 am

Debbie, these pictures are beautiful. And the dogs couldn’t be any cuter!! Each one has its own story and its own dream of being “somebody’s” dog. Why are there so many of these deserving little creatures looking for a home??!? Spay/neuter is truly the only way to solve the pet overpopulation epidemic. But in the meantime, your time and talent to photograph these little ones and give them a chance to be seen at their best is truly a gift. Thank you!

GOODBYE, PEPPER

My heart aches every time a little soul leaves this earth. Wishing you a beautiful trip over the Rainbow Bridge, Pepper. Your sweet heart will be missed.

Little Dogs: Big Love

I’d like to introduce you to two adorable little girls, Ella and Sophie. Although they are both miniature pinschers, what they may lack in size they surely make up in sweetness and personality!

Ella & Sophie’s mom called me one day to inquire about getting portraits of her babies. Through her cracking voice, I learned that Ella-at only 3 years old-had recently been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Even though I had never met this woman or her dog, I was still near tears on the other end of the line. I couldn’t imagine what this poor woman and her husband were going through, and was ever so grateful that I would be able to capture Ella’s memory for them. THE GOOD NEWS is that Ella is doing MUCH better since our photography session, and her parents feel very blessed!!

And Sophie with her adorably big ears and incredible vertical jump keeps Ella happy:)

Thank you Danette and James for being such great parents to Ella and Sophie, and for being wonderful people to get to know. I keep repeating this, but I’ve met so many nice people through my work and think that pet owners are a tremendous group of humans!

Ella: a.k.a. Ella Mozzarella

My stylin' pink collar-Mommy's favorite color!

Like my sister, I love to lick and give lots of kisses.

The bond between Ella and her Mom is so special.

My smile for the camera!

I love you, Mom.

Really, does it get much cuter?

Just being cute in the backyard.

So pretty among the flowers.

This picture melts my heart.

Was I a great Christmas present for Mommy, or what?!

Will shake for treats!

And jump for treats, too!

I'm a happy little girl.

Beautiful, beautiful family. Inside and out.

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Carolyn Evans - August 16, 2010 - 12:17 pm

Stunning pictures! Love the color, composition, clarity. They’re all beautiful. My favorite, though, is “the smile”. Classic!!

Having a “Blondie” Moment

So recently we visited relatives who have a dog door. It’s a small door for small dogs. Whenever I went outside, Blondie tried to follow me. She ultimately realized that she couldn’t fit through in order to catch up with me, so she would just sit there…stuck. Yep, she’s my daughter! 
Um…hello….a little help here?

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Happy Friday!