this is Cassy …
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if she happens to look a little moth-eaten and frayed around the edges, well, that’s because she’s 120 years old …
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… that’s 17 1/2 in human years. that’s a lotta years of loving.
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the old girl seems to have a perpetual smile on her face …
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like me, a lot of my clients often have such dramatic colours in their homes, and it makes for awesome photos. but the soft, lilac tones of owner Christine’s bedroom so suited Cassy.
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as you can expect, Cassy is a little wobbly on her feet but definitely loves to get out for her walks, so we headed to the beach for a little jaunt.
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still, this sweet girl needed her beauty rest along the way …
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as with some shoots, we’ll sometimes stop along the way to a location if i spot a great patch of grasses or flowers, an outstanding backdrop, or some awesome light. at one point, as we let Cassy rest in the grasses and goldenrod in a wide area off of a side road, a couple came across the street concerned Cassy might have been hit by a vehicle, especially since Christine had carried Cassy to our spot. but as the couple said themselves, even from the distance they were initially watching, they could tell “this was a dog well-loved”.
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at home, Cassy still had some get up and go …
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… and it actually took me quite a bit to get her to relax on the couch.
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thanks, Cassy, for being such a trooper through your photo shoot. i hope you enjoy your gallery, Christine, and i hope your sweet girl is still going strong.
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Donna RiggLovely photos. Lovely memories ?
Andy MathisShe is beautiful.
Sandy & RykerOh my, I just want to wrap my arms around her and bury my face in her fur. What a love.
PennyShe is so darn precious. YOu really captured her so beautifully. The sweetness just oozes all over in these photos. Wonderful!
DaveShe is absolutely beautiful. Our family golden made it to 16 1/2 years in good health and its great to see another beautiful senior golden. As always – your photos are amazing
JulieIlona,
I absolutely love your work. I wish I had a series of pictures like these to remember my Golden by.
dahlilaI think my heart just flipped over. WHAT a cutie. I love old dogs–& I’ve got one lying at my feet right here. nearly 84 years old–that’s nearly 12 human years.
Love your photos!
dahlila xxoo
nickBeautiful session 🙂 Senior dogs can be so much fun to photograph too espcially hearing all the stories from the parents 😀
Jean (allegrolhw)Bless her beautiful golden heart! What a wonderful set 🙂
Holly Garner-JacksonWow! I got goose bumps looking at some of these shots and reading your comments.
Peter said “That dog is priceless! What a gem!”
She is very well loved and it shows in your photos!
Virginia SwanOh my, cried from beginning to end, please print as a calender !!!
toxehThat all but broke my heart! My old golden boy only made it to 12 but I could relate with every one of those photos. The love these dogs radiate for life, and for their people, is unmatched. What a lucky family, to be together for 17 and a half years (and going!) Thank you for capturing and sharing all the little moments.
MargaretCassy could just NOT be any sweeter! What a magnificent face, and so soft and furry, and just so delightful!!! Old dogs are so special. 🙂 Beautiful job of photos, Illona!!!
tee4tiathese photos make me want to hug her. beautiful touching photos of this dear old girl.
jennifer metzgerWhat a sweet face. I love the beach shot (225) and 253 soooo much. Wish we were all blessed enough to have our dogs this long.
StaceyWow… These pictures really brought tears to my eyes. I love Cassie!!
marjoThe way you captured her face brings tears to my eyes … what a sap … GREYT shoot!
LyndaLove the pictures! Beautiful dog!!
staceyOld dogs are gems – all that character and the love just radiates. Beautiful photos capturing a beautiful girl.
sarahwow, these are really beautiful 🙂
Courtneyshe is so beautiful! I love that one of her on the bed, the colors are so soft and calming 🙂
Franktruly an inspirational story, and your photos tell it so well. I especially love the eighth photo down – just magnificent.
girlyfantastic pictures!! i don’t normally like the white mask some goldens get, but it’s very fitting for this girl! almost gives her a young, clownish, silly look to her old age.
Lisa BrencisI hope MY girl lives that long and that well!
torii love the pic of her on the beach. it is just gorgeous. 17 1/2 years!
Timorous BeastieAbsolutely beautiful animal! Well done Cassy for bringing her owners so many years of love and joy.