11.6.12

Rio, Blaze, Cori & Chloe

This family of four are all rescues – Rio is a black lab mix, and her brother Blaze and sisters Cori and Chloe are greyhound rescues. Rio, 7, competes in agility, rally, obedience and musical freestyle. Blaze, 4, is training for agility and obedience, AND he’s a certified therapy dog! Cori, 4, loved rally and lure coursing but had to give it up for health reasons so now she’s a therapy dog. Chloe, 8, is the black-and-white greyhound who just joined the family two years ago from a home that wasn’t able to give her all that she needed. No matter what their pasts, they are all living the life now!

They are also joined by a cat and a parrot. It was so amazing to see how wonderfully all six coexist in harmony, and especially funny to see how, when Blaze, Cori and Chloe are first let out into their beautiful backyard, they start naturally racing each other and even run in pairs next to each other. What a beautiful family!

Blaze has the most expressive ears:

RJ & Reggie:

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November 6, 2012 - 2:43 pm

Kathy R - LOVE ALL of the photos! Can;t wait to see the whole collection!

11.2.12

Buddy & Maggie

Buddy was just adopted from Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta and is settling in very well! Big sister Maggie is being great with him, and he’s completely smitten with his new mom and dad (and vice versa!). Even though he’d just been there for a couple weeks, during my visit he was pawing them for affection and doing the “big dog lean” I always love to see.

His new parents have huge hearts and have never hesitated to bring a senior dog into their home. Someone dumped sweet Buddy at a shelter at eight years old – unimaginable to those of us who know that pets are family – and I am so glad he was able to find his way to a better home. And for his parents – they have a new dog who’s house-trained and already knows sit, down, and even shake! I love to see happy endings like these.

I’ve photographed Maggie in previous sessions, but we couldn’t help but sneak in a few more!

 

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10.31.12

Dino & Sambo

Dino and Sambo are a lab and shepherd mix pair who are the watchful guardians of their new human sister, who was welcomed into the family 18 months ago. Dino is the rambunctious brother, always ready to play, while Sambo is more reserved and always keeping an eye on things. I particularly loved Sambo’s ears – they’re like antennae; when he hears something they flick back and forth and then stand up straight when he’s pinpointed the sound.

I had a wonderful time meeting and photographing this beautiful family! Just another testament to the beauty of rescue dogs + children. ♥

 

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November 2, 2012 - 9:15 am

Liz - That last family shot is beautiful!!

November 1, 2012 - 7:49 pm

Joni Solis - Great looking dogs and I love that they are rescued! Love the pics too!