Arguss + Cody - Together Forever

Arguss and Cody – Together Forever ~ Have you ever had two pets that were inseparable? Arguss and Cody are two 13 year old black Labrador brothers. “Arguss and Cody are very arthritic and both have survived one bout of cancer,” (brave little guys!) accordingly to their owner Erin and David.

Their sweet white faces greeted me on a warm, sunny Saturday morning. I have a personal affection for Labradors because I have an ol’ lab girl myself (“The Doctor”). Labradors are Pleasers and Lovers and these brothers were no exception to the “Lab” rule.



They hiked up stairs and walked all over the yeard - they were such great sports - now it is time for a little water break - right Arguss?



They paraded around together ~ side by side ~ like good brothers do.



I had to laugh because everything they sat down – they always touched. Even their sweet old paws.



Tails too!



I just can’t get enough of those faces – full of Time and Legacy.



Together again ~



I wonder what Cody is thinking...



I know that their time to limited on this earth but for the time being ~ they are brothers and they will always be together...

Moushu - Carefree + Light

Carefree + Light ~ Have you been around someone that is just Simply Happy? Someone who even has a slight “prance” in their stride? Look at that prance!



Moushu, a Llasa Apso mix was adopted by his owners, Roberta & Aaron when he was a one-year old pup from the Denver Dumb Friends League (LOVE that place!). (He is now a ripe 11 years old and his 12th birthday is on Valentine’s Day! So fitting for Moushu!)I can't get over that tooth!!!!!!



Roberta commented, “The woman who gave him up said he never barked and she wanted a watch dog!”



Everyone needs a little *bum* shot...



So adorable!



Moushu is just pure happiness...



Poor Moushu! It is tough being in the spotlight! Time for a nap ~



Moushu also has a tattoo on his inner leg of a 1 in a triangle…hmmmm. Roberta thought that this might represent the fact that he could’ve been a “show breed” but she was not sure. Well Moushu definitely has an impressive presence full of simple Happiness, Love and a Carefree attitude!

Hunter & Guinness - Wisdom vs. Youth

Wisdom vs. Youth – The age-old battle between Wisdom (full of experience and patience) vs. Youth (full of energy and troubling-making – in this case). Hunter (wisdom) and Guinness (youth) were the perfect opposites.




They are both German Shorthair Pointers. Hunter is 6 years old and Guinness just had a doggie 1st birthday. Here is Guinness and his big ol' happy tongue smile -



Their owner, Melissa commented that the breed is usually a pretty *quiet* breed but in the case of Guinness ~ he is happy to bark away his thoughts and concerns.



At one point, Hunter started walking down the garden steps in a crouched down position (literally – Hunter was “hunting”). I look over to my left to see what little furry creature Hunter was hunting and guess who it was? Guinness!!! Guinness was oblivious to the situation and was happily looking across the street with his big pink slobbery tongue hanging out of his mouth!



After the shoot, Guinness decided that he needed a little stretch...I wish I could do that!



I also got a series of Guinness "bum shots"....





The morning was filled with laughter and silliness with these two! Thanks Melissa!

Cat Fest 2009 Denver Dumb Friends League

Magic was in the air on Saturday at the Denver Dumb Friends League....Thanks to my fab new friend Mark Hayes from Mark Hayes Photography http://markhayesphotography.com/ I had a prime spot at the Cat Fest 2009. It was a pretty classic Colorado "oven hot" day but thankfully I had an awesome "booth buddy" - Jess from City Bark www.citybark.com. Surprisingly, I did not see too many cats (they put them in the little kitty cartons with holes) except for this little guy, Rain. He stopped by the booth for a few minutes to dazzle everyone with his beautiful kitten eyes.


I also got to meet a "virtual" friend, Mary Blanton http://www.2dogtrail.com. A happy soul with a beautiful smile and a positive glowing attitude. ;-) I think maybe that would reflect in her positive dog training biz. Thanks Mary for stopping by! And yes - I promise to *crash* one of your poodle BBQs in the near future.

Overall the day was fantastic and full of laughter, finding ways of staying cool, sharing carrots sticks with Jess, and stories of *sassy* cats. Thank you everyone for visiting my booth at Cat Fest 2009!
PS I just signed up for the DDFL Wag N' Trail September 19th (don't miss it!).

"Hairless in Denver" - Sally, Bop, Nick & Tiera

Four Hairless beauties took center stage last Saturday morning in Ken Caryl valley in the Rocky Mountains. Sally, Bop and Nick (all Chinese Crested) and Tiera (a Pervian Inca Orchid – sounds like some mysterious foreign flower, right?) showed up very early in their tie-dye pj’s . Their owners were armed with Cheerios and leashes.



Sally (the odd-eyed Chinese Crusted) was not so happy to see me. She is definitely the “ring leader” and lets all strangers or other unknown four-legged animals that she will “fix their wagon” if they get to close. Here owners informed me that she was not socialized by her breeders (an older couple) so she mostly sticks with her parents and other dog buddies at home.



Bop, her son is happy to follow behind Sally as the wind tosses his stunning mane to and fro.







Nick is the sweetest of the bunch and is happy to please.



Tiera towers over the others with beautiful rose and slate legs. Her ears are HUGE (I was in heaven! Well…when am I not in heaven on a shoot!) Sonja the owner mentioned that Tiera was mistaken for a deer (?!?!?!?) at a hotel at one time.







The “hairless” crew was definitely very busy but once everyone “took off their clothes” and our treat of choice (Cheerios) was displayed – everyone enjoyed the morning and got their close-up….right here….”Hairless in Denver”.