Thursday, March 15, 2012

From Frustration to Fun

I have to admit that I was a little frustrated Monday night. All the dogs seemed extra hyper and the lighting wasn’t bright enough and my camera wasn’t fast enough. But some of that is just par for the course when stopping by after work and trying to photograph monochrome puppies.

It is worth it and there are some real sweeties looking for their furever families.


OMG! I am all about Fender’s (ID: 68195) tail. I need to get a better shot so I can add it to my Doggeh Butts Collection. There was nothing in his jacket so I don’t know how his tail got those crimps, but it reminds me of a corkscrew piggy tail - and when he wags that butt that tail is even more adorable. He was a good boy while I was in his kennel – not pushy like some of these stocky boys can be.

Fender (68195)

Irish Crème (ID: 67962) was another big boy. He didn’t jump at all and was so wonderfully delicate in taking the little pieces of treats from me.


And poor sweet Meea (ID: 68040). She was curled up in a ball at the door of her kennel shaking and giving me the most pitiful look – she saw “sucker” written all over my face! She popped right up when I stepped inside and was happy to get some love and pets. You really need to go to the Center’s Adoption Gallery (click here) and look at the photos from her outdoor photo shoot – they really show how beautiful she is. And as to the scar on her head – I haven’t heard what that’s about, but it’s healed over and doesn’t seem to bother her in the least.

Meea (68040)

And then there were the puppies …

Laverne (ID: 68352) is the oldest of the bunch but I was only able to get this one photo of her. She’d sit for her treat, but before I could get the camera to focus she’d scoot around behind me. She was my last stop that night and I really didn’t spend any time with her, but she seemed sweet.

Laverne (68352)

Is it the look? Is it those eyes? Is it her velvety soft fur, the little pink tongue or that sweet smell of puppy breath? I’m gonna say it’s all of those things and more that will help Sugah Face (ID: 68223) find her furever family. She’s only two months old but she’s a big girl – she stood tall to the middle of my calf.


My friend called Violet (ID: 68462) a little minx after looking at her photo and that fits her perfectly. She is a small silky baby just two months old. She certainly enjoyed nibbling and tugging on my robe – another cutie to wow her way into a furever family.


Remember these and many, many more are at Wake County Animal Center (click here to see them all) looking for their furever family. Drop by any day between noon and 6 p.m. to meet your next great love!

Also, this Saturday, March 17th from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. is a rabies and microchip clinic at the WCAC (click here fordirections) - $5 rabies shots and $10 microchips – check out the calendar here for this and other Center events.

And finally, don’t forget my current foster, Bubba Rex. He’s looking for his furever family. You can check him out at afureverfamily.wordpress.com.