Catch-up

I had a banner night Thursday – I was able to get photos of nine dogs. My goal was to get photos of dogs that had been at the center for a while and had somehow never gotten a photo shoot. Most of them were puppies, which is why they never got to go out with Al and Renee.


Because they were all puppies I can make pretty much of a blanket statement here at the beginning – they were full of energy and puppy antics. I wonder if I would ever have the patience to take on the training of a puppy. Maybe I’m just more of a Grey Muzzle type of person.

Charlie (ID: 53235)

Charlie is certainly a cutie. He was full of energy and in need of a pedicure, but I was finally able to get him to sit still for a photo or two. His bio talks about his white chin that looks like it was dipped in milk – actually the cutest part is he dipped all four paws and his tail in that same bit of milk.

Precious (ID: 54301)

Precious was another one of those crazy pups who sit perfectly still for just a moment and then, like a rocket, sprung into all kinds of frenzied running around. I had some very “interesting” blurry shots of her. She has those beautiful ears that look like the wimple of the flying nun’s hat. But the most precious thing about her is when she sits and paws the air in the hope of getting one more treat. She came from a family with little kids and I think she’d be so happy to join a group like that again.

Sasha (ID: 54228)

Sasha really was a blur of puppy energy. This was the only shot I was able to get of her. Her favorite thing upon meeting me was to chew on my shoes – full mouth coverage! I guess I can’t blame her completely as my Crocs probably taste like a Kong. She spent most of her time scurrying around my feet.

Princess (ID: 54305)

Princess is very cute. She has a wonderful spot on her back that I just couldn’t seem to get the right shot of. She really was a very sweet girl with lots of love and puppy kisses for someone special.

Juice (ID: 54281)

Juice was one of those dogs that jumped and scampered around the kennel – barking at passers-by looking for some personal attention. He was very sweet once I got in the kennel with him. He was easy to get a photo of with some well-placed treats … although he was another one who needed a pedicure.

Roger (ID: 54137)

Roger has been around awhile and gone through a name change. I think Roger suits him quite well. He has a wonderful stocky build that needed a solid, classic name like Roger. Don’t you just love the smile on his face?


As I was trying to catch up on photos for those in need – I double-checked my list in the office and there were a couple of puppies and a Pittie who was in the remaining “red room.”

Jenny (ID: 54148)

I usually don’t photograph puppies — they’re so chaotic, and getting photos of each one when you’re working by yourself is just a pain — but Jenny and Maxie were in need of some good photos. And there were only two of them.

Maxie (ID: 54147)

They were just adorable. They bounced around toppling over each other. Jenny was doing the little “pawing the air” cuteness. They even sat for a group shot. BTW: Maxie has something called “cherry eye” in both eyes. They say it’s not very painful and they fix it surgically when they do the spay/neuter surgery.

Once you go in to the “red room” you can’t go back to any of the “green rooms,” so I scheduled Plato for the last shoot of my shift. Please know that the dogs in the red room are okay, they were just exposed to some sick dogs and need to be kept separate for now.

Plato (ID: 50788)

Anyway, Plato is one of those short solid-built Pittie mixes. He’s a classic black-and-white. His nose and face are scarred. What was his story before he came to the Center in April? He was so mellow sitting at the front of his kennel. He just watched me as I came in. He looked over his shoulder as I snapped photos of him. He sniffed the treat I presented him, but he didn’t even take it. Poor guy! No walks for those in the red room – and not the traffic that the other rooms get.


I started petting his head. Slowly he twisted and stretched to get closer to me. And when I stopped, a fat little nose gave my hand a gentle flip looking for more affection. So, so sweet.


I think this weekend I’ll go back and spend some cuddle time in the red room.