Many of my pet blogging friends will recognize the sweetie I’m featuring today, Layla, the most adorable mixed breed. Her DNA test showed that she is part Toy Poodle, Pekingese, Pomeranian, and Cocker Spaniel. She has her own blog Layla’s Woof, where she and her dog mom, Rochelle, blog about all things Layla, the importance of rescue, and speak out against domestic violence. If you aren’t familiar with their blog, you should check it out! Last summer Layla and Rochelle met up with one of my favorite photographers, misterdebs, at a San Francisco dog park. 
From Debra: “I met up with Rochelle and her cute rescue senior pup, Layla, at a dog park in SF. Rochelle and I just let Layla do her own thing, and we captured some wonderful photos of her in her environment.”
It was love at first sight when Rochelle saw Layla’s photo online in January 2011. Layla had a rough life before she met Rochelle, but now she is cherished every day. The ten years that they’ve been together have been full of love.
Rochelle feeds Layla home-cooked meals and even makes sweet potato latkes for Layla! Before the pandemic, it seemed like they had an adventure every weekend! Although life has slowed down with COVID-19, they still keep busy.
Since Rochelle is a domestic abuse survivor and advocate, she often shares important information about that. 
From Rochelle: “January is our month of freedom. I ran, Layla was rescued, and we are growing old together, happy, free, enjoying each day as it comes.”
Please check out this important information about Pet Safety & Domestic Violence. While I hope you aren’t in an abusive situation, it could potentially save lives.
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About misterdebs photography: Based in San Francisco, Debra is available for travel and specializes in wedding and elopement photography, as well as lifestyle portrait sessions.
Oh my goodness, she is beautiful. I love how the light captured her fur so well.
Layla looks like a real cutie and getting her DNA seems like so much fun. She seems like a great subjet and I like the carrier.
That is one adorable pooch. She’s definitely living the life!
This is such a sweet looking dog. The cause you mentioned is an important one.
Awe what a cutie! I love her coat! Is this a wired coat, is it hard to care for? She looks like she is living a good life!
Cute little shaggy pup! Love the carrying bag too!
She is so cute! Love the colors and great choice of bag!
What a cutie pie!! I love this session where you were gearing on the dog.
Lovely photos and she is such a cutie. And I love her name, Layla. So sweet!
What a sweet little dog. You really captured her personality in these photos.
Layla is so cute, my daughter is in love with her. You take the most beautiful photos of dogs, I love how you show their personalities.
Such beautiful photos of her! She’s so cute!
Aww! Layla is soooo cute and lovable! I think I want to cuddle her. I will definitely check out her vlog.
Layla woofs thank you Deb for the photographic session and thank you Beth for sharing about us, thanks to all the wonderful comments also. It was a fun day and something different so a kind of adventure for Layla which she loves. Take care all and be safe with a woof from Layla
Such a beautiful puppy and nicely done photography, I am always in awe of the talented.
She is precious, that is for sure 🙂 Thank you Beth, for sharing Layla’s story!