Pensacola photographer Allison Shamrell sent me this photo of a lovely eleven year old Golden Retriever. Kaylee is a secondhand dog. At 8 years of age she had a good life, but when her owner could no longer take care of her, it seemed that she might have to go to a shelter. Fortunately for Kaylee, her new family heard of her predicament and were able to take her in before she went into a shelter.She is still living the good life and is very happy with her family. Kaylee not only ... continue reading
Happy Tails: Getrude
This week I chose to feature only rescue dogs in honor of bloggers unite to promote dog rescue. Gertrude is another great story of a dog finding the right forever home. She found her forever family through Pet Smart Charities. Her member of the family status is well established as Gertrude was included in a senior portrait session with Alice G Patterson Photography. From Gertrude's owner: I walked into Pet Smart to get something for the cats or the Guinea Pig and there was an adoption booth ... continue reading
Happy Tails: Oscar and Ruffian
It was a pleasure to log into Two Bright Lights and find these two cuties sent in by Lindsay Docherty Photography. They were adopted from Finding Shelter, after their previous owner could not care for them. Oscar and Ruffian are littermates of Beagle/Jack Russell/Pug and German Shepherd heritage. They have a gorgeous backyard to run, jump and even swim in.From their owner: "Ruffian was known as 'Beauty'- I renamed her after the greatest filly who ever ran, after I saw her run in this ... continue reading
Digging This Style: Summer Olympics 2012
Only a few days until the Summer Olympics begin! Although I'm not a diehard sports fan, the Olympics are something I really look forward to. Whether you're lucky enough to be attending the events in London or will be watching from the comfort of your own home (with your canine friends), here are a few things to boost your international lifestyle.dress * passport wallets * pillow * sofa * leash * bowls * kerchief ... continue reading
Pawsitively Amazing: Smiley
A person is the best thing to happen to a shelter pet. BE that PERSON. ~ The Shelter Pet ProjectThere are many homeless dogs, and roughly 4 million of them are euthanized each year. Yes, healthy, friendly, beautiful, adoptable dogs of all ages and breeds are put down regularly. Currently, the HSUS estimates that only 20 % of dogs in the US are adopted from a shelter, and the other 80% are from pet stores (puppy mills) and breeders: some reputable, some not.If more people looked to ... continue reading
