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i met these two big, gorgeous boys this past weekend and just had to put up a sneak peek for mom and dad. this is older brother Domi…
… and still-puppy Cashus.
we hit a few locations and had a blast, but i think the soy bean field was my favorite …
and this one’s for Kristy, who wanted a shot of her boy’s very cute and very discreet butt …
many more of these two fabulous boys to come soon.
the Ellen Degeneres show premiered OK Go’s ‘White Knuckles’ video this morning, and i just had to share it here.
… not just another music video, two things of note before you click ‘play’ …
(1) this video – as is typical of OK Go’s videos – is done in ONE take, and
(2) all of these dogs are rescue dogs.
i’m not sure about the goat though. 
enjoy!
you might remember Bridie …
you first met this feisty little girl here, three months ago, when she was in renal failure. well, with much love and diligence on the part of owners Harriet and Tom and their vets, Bridie is still going strong.
when Harriet mentioned to me back in July that she’d like to book a follow-up shoot for Bridie after her groom at the end of August, i could hear the hesitation in her voice … after all, the end of August was a long way off. would Bridie make it that long? even i wondered. but who were we kidding?! just look at this girl.
but this shoot was on my turf … and i took Harriet and Tom and Bridie to one of my favorite spots, where everyone enjoyed themselves … most of all Bridie.
lots of new smells and new scenery …
but i think what keeps Bridie going — besides the incredible love of Harriet and Tom — is her sense of humor …
thanks for a lovely afternoon, once again, Bridie, Harriet and Tom. i look forward to putting together Bridie’s big coffee table book soon. give your girl a hug from me.
the subject of vaccinations is one i’ll likely revisit numerous times on the blog since it’s one that comes up a lot during client shoots and via emails from fans on facebook or followers of the blog or flickr. so when a new vaccine article came up yesterday through the Only Natural Pet Store newsletter, i thought i should share it here … (and of course, no scruffy blog entry would be complete without at least a little eye-candy) …
the latest vaccine article — The Vaccination Overview – is written by Dr. Jean Hofve, DVM and is a must-read for any pet-owner. it’s also been added to the The Truth About Vaccines page at the bottom of the scruffy dog blog.
the article is a great all-around overview, highlighting some of the advances made in the thinking regarding vaccination protocols … at least, advances with some vets. For instance:
Multiple studies have shown that the vaccines for parvovirus, canine distemper, and feline panleukopenia provide extremely good, long-term protection from disease—8 to 10 years or more. This is true whether your pet received the puppy or kitten series (with the last vaccine given at or after 16 weeks of age), or for older animals after a single vaccine.
as the caretaker for your 4-legger(s) and their only voice, please take the time to educate yourself on the need for vaccines, but also the very real dangers of vaccines and over-vaccination. as most of you already know, the original “scruffy dog” was lost at the age of only 4 years because of vaccines given at a time when he should not have received them. as such, it is a subject very close to my heart.
and as Dr. Hofve writes: “As much as we all love animals, nobody cares about your pet as much as you do—so it’s up to you to do the right thing!”
Note: although the Only Natural Pet Store is US based, it is a great resource for articles and information. check it out sometime.
i love this boy …
of course, he’s not so “little” any more. they grow up so quickly.
Sal belongs to Becky of Grooming with Finesse and is big brother to the three girls: Cee Cee, Viva, and Sofie. you met them from their earlier shoot. and since their shoot incorporated the red caboose down at Waterloo Park we decided to take young Sal down there as well.
ah, so regal and proud, posing by the lake …
… or not.
Sal sure loves his big pink stuffie … racing around the park with it …
and posing with mom.
and then to the caboose for poses. and no, we don’t beat the dogs first. 
i think Sal heard a sound on the platform behind him when i released the shutter and i liked his expression here.
more sounds …
thanks, Becky, for introducing me to your wonderful boy … he’s such a charmer. i can’t wait to shoot the big lug as an adult.
