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Someone was in heaven each time he had his face and ears scratched.
WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Rosie WHAT BREED ARE YOU? Chihuahua Dachshund mix.....with a dash of Sugar WHAT IS YOUR AGE? 2 years or so. HOW DID YOU FIND NATALIE YOUR OWNER? A few months ago when Natalie picked me up from a County shelter. Natalie works at Valley Humane Society and they rescue cats & dogs from county shelters at risk of euthanasia. She instantly fell in love me...a major occupational hazard to say the least. I was adopted (by someone else), and Natalie cried. The home did not work out for me and I was returned a few weeks ago. Natalie took me to her home sweet home immediately. This was a risky move because it's a mega cat household (which is why Natalie didn't adopt me in the first place.) But this all has changed. I have become "one of the colony" and fit in like I has been with them forever. My new parents absolutely love me and can not imagine life without me. According to Mom, "Everything is better with Rosie." FAVORITE FOODS? Dog treats at Murphy's Paw, the cheese ones. TURN ONS? sunshine, and fetch TURN OFFS? loud deep voices....ooooh scary IF YOU DOG WEREN'T A DOG WHAT WOULD YOUR OCCUPATION BE AND WHY? Aerobic instructor. Because I am an urban dog and like to stay fit, so being peppy and enthusiastic, and slightly forceful in my techniques is best done in an a gym. MOST EMBARRASSING DOG MOMENT? That's for us to know...and you to wonder. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE HUMAN BESIDES MOM? Dad Gino, Natalie's husband. Third fave is my Godmother Wendy.
Dutch is 2 and Abbott is 8. They found their dad through his roommate's breeder. Their favorite foods are anything Thomas is eating, including fruits or vegetables. Turn ons include walks and rescuing other cats and dogs Turn offs are mean people, big egos and baths. If Abbott couldn't be what he is, he'd be a bigger dog like a Lab or Golden. Dutch would be an explorer. When asked about embarrassing moments I was told that Dutch is a puppy so he has nothing but embarrassing moments. Thomas is their Nanny (Manny?) so their favorite people would be John and Marci who pay the bills and allow their lavish lifestyle. (Caviar King Charles?)
Brother and sister. 4 months old. Non stop. I love the challenge of photographing a cat but it certainly is difficult! Obviously being an on location photographer comes in handy when it comes to photographing the felines. These, however, were brought to me.
Finally, my favorite shot. A kitten who has stretched itself to the limit.
This is the last month for the First Wednesday sponsored by the Pleasanton Downtown Association. It’s from 6-9 pm. Stop by my booth and say hello one last time until we meet again next May.
Anyone looking to adopt a new kitty? I can refer you to Tri Valley Animal Rescue if you want to find out more about these two sweet girls.
This month’s issue of Diablo magazine has a special issue which includes all sorts of things about pets from A to Z. My photograph of Maybelle the Pug is featured in this issue, along with a capture of Murphy’s Paw Bark and Brew.
Diablo is the magazine of the San Francisco East Bay, so there are many subscribers to this publication and I am honored to have my work be part of this issue.
I just returned from a long weekend trip to the midwest and I am catching up on my emails and phone calls. Pyrenees Pets photos taken by me at the Summer Doggie Benefit for ARF will be delivered to the store early next week. You will hear from me regarding where to pick up your prints.
Ahhhh…feels so good to be out of the humidity and back to the greatest place on earth. Miz Karma has been under the weather the past few days and I am making sure she gets well quickly.
I was so excited to connect with Nichole Smith and her Great Dane, Olivia on Sunday! Nichole was on her way home to Seattle and we found some time to hang out with our dogs and do some shooting. Nichole did the design and branding for my new logo. We agreed to do a photo shoot of our girls at Baker Beach. Karma came along with me and all was well until she decided it was time to throw up while we were driving on the Bay Bridge. Not once, but twice. Let me tell you it wasn’t fun coping with that. I admit when I finally found Nichole I forgot my troubles and we happily went to Baker Beach to enjoy the beautiful day. Here’s a sneak peak of some of the moments together Sunday.
Look at how well Karma connected with Nichole! I was so proud of both of them.
This one of Karma sneaking in cracks me up! This dog doesn’t want me to photograph her, but when I am photographing another dog she just shows up. Go figure.
Olivia has David Bowie eyes. One brown and one blue. Pretty cool.
It was great to see you Nichole! Until we meet again~
