contemporary, lifestyle, on-location animal photography

a couple of blog entries ago you met Tigger … big, ol’, easy-going, don’t-wake-me-from-my-nap Tigger. he and the rest of his pride make shooting cats seem easier than shooting fish in a rain barrel … so easy, in fact, i’d be willing to change the business name to scraggly cat photography and start buying fish treats instead of lamb and liver. alas, there are those cat clients who are the essence of why i’m often heard saying — albeit quite fondly — “… and cats, when we have to” in reference to what we shoot at scruffy dog photography.

meet Ziggy …

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Ziggy was not at all pleased about our shoot. in fact, i think he would have rather eaten dog poo than face the cameras. but for those who know me, you know i never give up on any animal …

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so even though Ziggs wasn’t in the mood and was mostly focused on getting back into the house, i stuck with it … giving him loads of space and using my zoom lens so he could settle.

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which he gradually did …

… but not before giving me a few funny faces. this shot below is my favorite of the shoot.

thanks, Ziggy for being as brave as you could, and for showing me those lovely green eyes of yours in spite of your fear. i hope you enjoy your gallery, Nikki.

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for merrick — our newest scruffy, rescued from a puppy-mill situation, used as a breeding dog for the first six years of his miserable life — the sentiment “adopt, don’t shop” means many things … from a good home at last and a new lease on life, tons of love and good food, to a warm bed (well, our bed to be exact) and owning absolutely every corner of our hearts.

but this little guy definitely pays it forward, applying the adopt-don’t-shop maxim himself by adopting most of his predecessor morley’s toys.

no need to go out and buy a slew of new toys when there are so many great ones close at hand to enjoy and give love to. you’ll notice that ms. fishlips was well loved by morley, took a beating, saw some minor surgery, and is now thriving with great doses of merrick-love …

but with merrick, there’s a very fine line between love and pure chaos …

so merrick says, adopt, don’t shop! … because there’s nothing better than a pre-owned, pre-tested, pre-slobbered-on, pre-squeaked, pre-tattered and pre-loved toy.

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5 comments

Holly Garner-JacksonSo! You are the Cat Whisperer, too! Great shots, illona! Love those wid whiskers. Ziggy ! You are a star!ReplyCancel
AndaOh, wow – the images of Ziggy pop out the screen, amazing quality you got with your magic 2.8 zoom monster, love this series!!!ReplyCancel
SylviaI like to call that funny face “skeptical ear” and I see it from my own feline overlord ALL THE TIME.

Great photos, as always!ReplyCancel
DeeDeeYou and Ziggy did a fabulous job! I know Ziggy’s human will LOVE these! They are fabulous! 🙂ReplyCancel
JenniferI love that first shot, and his funny face. Oh, how I love the kitties. Scraggly cat photography…..maybe you are on to something, LOLReplyCancel

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Lindai adore the second one!ReplyCancel
Lost in ScotlandMerrick…tell your owners to give you a special hug and kiss from this fan…you are just too cute ….great photos…ReplyCancel
Gina C.Oh you don’t like, this boy is just too darn cute for words. What a great series and a perfect way to make a strong stance on “adopting”. You really picked a winner with this little guy!ReplyCancel
Joan DeMartinMerrick is gorgeous! Looks like he’d be my little sibbling 🙂

BocciReplyCancel
Susan HumphreysWow, these are amazing. That first picture is just wonderful.I have fallen in love with Merrick, just as I did with Mr. Morle. He is so lucky to have found you!ReplyCancel
Tracey MitfordMerrick, you are such a cutie…I just want to reach into my computer screen and give you a squeeze. Awesome pics….I love fur babies!!ReplyCancel
Jackieman, he’s disgustingly cute! How do you not squeeze the life out of him every day? It’s so uplifting so see Merrick thriving in the wonderful life you’ve provided for him. LOVE him!ReplyCancel
Karen WhiteOutstanding and beautiful captures of Merrick. The second one (fish toy 23) is my fave, his shining eyes and expression just tug at my heart.ReplyCancel
MariaGreat! yeah it was worth the CLick – thanks for sharing (:ReplyCancel
Jenniferit’s just too much cuteness for a sunday morning. i can’t take it……ReplyCancel
Samhahaha classic mad-dog loving his toy action! great set!ReplyCancel
AngelaSweet! I love your rich tones and beautiful low lighting. Merrick is an awesome dog. 🙂ReplyCancel
Tatyanahe’s adorable! And wow his hair is getting *long*! I think you’re right about the PBGV or at least something else in there mixed up with the JRT. He’s going from scruffy to fluffy… 🙂ReplyCancel
Lori E.LOVE how much his coat has thickened out and grown! He kind of looks like a cute muppet. Also, really digging your blog’s new title photo up top. Shows just how dedicated you are! 🙂ReplyCancel
kristinaomg you sweet little thing merik what a lovely guy you turned on =0] so glad you save him and he knows you saved him … lovedReplyCancel
Holly Garner-JacksonObviously Morley didn’t beat the stuffing out of this fish so Merrick is has to try to finish the job and whip it into submission.
Hilarious shots illona. are you sure that cat isn’t stuffed?
Maggie’s toys have been recycled to Ralph and Izzy, though Ralph got new stuffies since Maggie desqueaked, unstuffed and shredded all of hers!ReplyCancel
Márcia AguiarI don’t know how you can stand such overload of cuteness. I would kiss and hug and squeeze Merrick all day long. Gosh, he is too cute to be true!
I love all the pictures (as always) and love to see how Aslam is absolutely impassive in all pictures, even when Merrick gets mad at Ms. Fishlips. :>)ReplyCancel
StephanieI know #1 is a traditional shot, but I love it. He has just blossomed….
Rescue/rehoming is the finest form of recycling…..with so many fringe benefits!ReplyCancel
bublynskiOh, Merrick – you sweetie!!! I love all of these, but especially the last one, the way he’s gazing out into space so absent-mindedly. Whoever kept all this joy and love locked up in a cage should be put into Merrick’s empty one and left there!ReplyCancel

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Samwow she’s lovely, like the 3rd shot down, really enjoying the water 🙂ReplyCancel
Holly Garner-JacksonSplish splash! Great way to cool off in this heat. did you want to join her?
I love the biscuit trick best! Good girl.
Love the new header, too. It shows how you get down and dirty for your job, either that or you tripped and made out like “I meant to do that!!!! Really, see!” 😉ReplyCancel
Tatyanalove the new header!ReplyCancel
Rosemary PopescuSnaps is the name of the game, the name of the game is SNAPS! Love it!ReplyCancel
ciscoloSuch beautiful shots of this happy girl. Looks like a fun day:)ReplyCancel
Liz SilversteinI so look forward to your blog – great imagination, great shots. I have a labradoodle, love to have you take pictures of her. Will be in touch. Looking forward to tomorrow…ReplyCancel
MargaretWhat a pretty girl! And happy as can be in the fountain!!!ReplyCancel
bublynskiGreat action shots of Shelby! She is such a joyful (and talented) girl!
I especially love the third shot, where she looks so blissed out on the water… and of course the last one, which reminds me of Scooter Rae’s best trick. 🙂ReplyCancel

… when we have to ~ {Waterloo pet photographer}

adopt, don’t shop! ~ {Kitchener dog photographer}

cooling off at City Hall ~ {Kitchener dog photographer}