11.7.13

Annabelle & Mayson

Sweet Annabelle is twelve, nearly deaf, and in failing health – but don’t tell her that! She is a lovely Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who doesn’t let her ailments keep her from enjoying walks with her brother and snuggling with her mama. Her brother Mayson is eight and loves to play ball – his claim to fame is figuring out how to carry two tennis balls in his mouth at once. (It’s not that they just fit like they do for larger breeds – he has to very deliberately hold both balls steady between his front paws, then lift them both simultaneously to secure them with his mouth. Quite the sight!)

Annabelle and Mayson are both loving this crisp fall weather and were very excited to have a morning devoted just to them. Please send lots of positive thoughts to Annabelle for many more good days! They are such a cute pair and I had so much fun getting to know them.

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11.4.13

Bianca, Pepper, & Fabian

These three cuties were natural models. Even Bianca, a sixteen-year-old (!) Bichon Frise who doesn’t see or hear very well, joined in on the fun and has one of the sweetest smiles I’ve ever seen. Pepper and Fabian are her little brothers, four and two, and were both adopted through Atlanta Pet Rescue. Pepper is a cheerful, sweet little guy who is just content to be with you no matter what you’re doing. Fabian just recently joined the family and came from a hoarding situation, so he’s getting settled in and finding out just how wonderful life can be!

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10.31.13

Samson, Moose, Belle, Gus, Chase, & Hank

What a pack!! This crew’s mom has founded a non-profit that provides pet food and other essentials to owners who can’t afford it, along with low-cost veterinary care. They also rescue and rehabilitate dogs in high-risk situations. The Paws Cause will open in Flowery Branch at the end of the year, so please help get the word out about this wonderful new organization! I had the honor of photographing the six mascots whose beautiful faces will adorn the new building when it opens.

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I arrived – I only knew there would be six dogs ranging in size from a Great Dane to a Boston Terrier – but this pack was so much fun to photograph it was nearly impossible to put down my camera at the end of the session! Moose and Belle are eleven-year-old Boston Terriers and the first Bostons I’ve ever met who don’t like to fetch – so go figure: Samson, the seven-year-old Great Dane, is the one who loved to fetch and was the most sprightly seven-year-old Dane I’ve ever met.

Chase is a nine-year-old Rottweiler mix who is all about lounging and belly rubs. He literally went from room to room with us and just laid down and watched us. Gus is a three-year-old pit bull mix who was rescued from the streets of Atlanta as a puppy and his wonderful parents kept him because they knew it would be next to impossible to find a home for him – he is extremely skittish and doesn’t always do well with other dogs and people. This pack is so balanced they have helped him out of his shell, and much to our surprise he voluntarily joined us for a few photos!

Hank is the newest member of the family, a four-month-old Golden Retriever mix who was also found as a stray. They intended to foster him, but of course he was bound to be a failure! He has the sweetest face and an even sweeter temperament. Now – on to the photos!

 

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