Lessons Learned

Funny, but it seems like I learn more lessons about myself working at the shelter than I do about the dogs I take photos of.

Last week was a reminder about how sweet and cuddly the non-fluffy dogs can be.

Nadia (ID: 51692)

Nadia was my gentle Pittie mix of the week. She jumped on me a couple of times, but was treat- motivated and such a beauty. We got some wonderful headshots.

Warren (ID: 51994)

Warren was just a big goof. Yep, a big, sweet, goofy boy who was just looking for someone to play with him.

Denzel (ID: 51673)

Denzel and Ebony were the extreme cuteness puppy types. Denzel was a little shy, but he was definitely “working it” with the pawing of the air.

Ebony (ID: 51676)

And Ebony was so docile I could hardly get her to sit up for a photo.

I worked the Cary Rabies Clinic on Saturday and came to the determination that working with the public and their dogs was not my favorite. A couple of people were getting frustrated with their dogs (for no good reason, in my estimation) and I did not like how they treated them in their human frustration. Of course their dogs were acting skittish — there were dozens of other dogs there and just as many strange people!



Petunia (ID: 47086) & Copper (ID: 49840) - Fosters Available for Adoption



I’m looking forward to getting back to taking photos this week. I definitely prefer spending time with the dogs over spending it with the people. ;)