contemporary, lifestyle, on-location animal photography

Internationally-renowned, award-winning animal photographer Illona Haus created scruffy dog photography inc. as the province's premier pet photography business in 2007 ... the first of its kind in Canada ... and, still today, continues to serve clients across Ontario, the US and the world. Based in Kitchener, Ontario and photographing exclusively animals for almost 20 years - both commercially and for private clients - Illona is considered one of the world's leading and most influential pet photographers.

To learn more about scruffy dog photography, its creator, history, and the scruffy dog experience, feel free to browse through the menu above, and scroll over a decade's worth of blog entries below!

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sometimes we get a little stir-crazy around here

January 15, 2010

forgive me viewers, it has been two weeks since my last confess … er … posting.

with the Christmas rush over, things have finally quieted down somewhat at scruffy dog headquarters. then again, “quiet” is always a relative term … i thought i’d share a few images of what my two scruffies view as quiet time …

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in an attempt at a psych-out, morley’s spin-and-reverse maneuver stops matea in her tracks …

… and causes a near collision …

and as the old man loses interest matea drags her bunny into the fray …

but morley’s done …

for those who don’t know it, morley is 14 1/2 (adopted at 9 years of age). honestly, he doesn’t play much, especially with the queen of terror … so when these two DO get their rip on, it’s something i definitely try to capture.

enjoy yourselves, and your dogs!

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illonathanks, everyone. as morley is aging rapidly and losing his sight, i know i’m going to treasure these photos.

leesia … bounced flash, camera set to shutter priority.ReplyCancel
leesiawhoa! indoor action shots with no blur?! i am in awe. such great every-day moments captured here.ReplyCancel
MichelleGreat shots! Looks like they were having a blast!ReplyCancel
karenOh those two!!!! Love the photos.ReplyCancel
JennGreat images, I love it when dos get their crazy on:>ReplyCancel

this year, please … do something for just one dog

January 1, 2010

this video was forwarded to me by a rescue group. you’ll need a hanky (unless you’re a stone), but please watch it.

please adopt, don’t shop. and PLEASE, make this the year you do something … for just one needy dog.

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PrincessangelI am sobbing right now! This video needs to be aired on TV for all to see! Thanks for sharing! I support animal rescue!ReplyCancel
illonathank you, everyone, for taking the time to view this video and to pass it on.

i hope to be able to share some photos of Stanley here soon!ReplyCancel
Valerie BeyerHi illona,

Great message — thanks for being a voice for these loving animals!ReplyCancel
tee4tiawhen I see images of dogs at shelters, it’s so heartbreaking and overwhelming to me. But thanks for reminding me that if we all do just one thing, whatever it is, we can make a difference. Thanks for sharing this.ReplyCancel
utskiWow… powerful! a hanky is an understatement…

Nice to see the update that he is wagging his tail more and has been neutered… that moment of his first little tail wag was too precious.
I have added a link to the video on my facebook as well. I hope someday all of the pets will have loving homes; till then I will repeat these messages… spay & neuter your pets! Adopt a pet!
thanks for sharing this amazing storyReplyCancel
KamalaAww man, that was touching. He seems soooo sweet and he reminds me of so many dogs I’ve seen in the shelters; so messed up yet so forgiving. Thanks for posting this.ReplyCancel
illonathank you so much, everyone, for taking the time to view and comment on this video.ReplyCancel
Stephanie HornerHeartwarming and heartbreaking. I have been thinking about this sweet guy all day.ReplyCancel
EmilyIt’s awesome that you posted this video! Stanley is being brought up to be placed into a Vancouver Island based rescue. They asked Adam and I if we would foster him, but there are so many people who want to take him as a foster that he’ll most likely be going to my friend Michelle.

Right now Stanley is at a vet in California. He’s been undergoing treatment for his mange and he’s been neutered. He should be heading up here in a couple weeks, and, if we don’t take him, we’ll be having regular play dates with Daisy and Olive, so I’ll be able to post some update videos on flickr for you!

I have the password/login for the webcam to his kennel at the vet so we can watch him all day. He mostly sleeps, and when he’s not sleeping he’s wagging his tail at the vet techs who change his blanket and water.ReplyCancel
EllenThis made me cry but was well worth watching. This needed to be brought to people’s attention. Unfortunately,there are many dogs like Stanley. Thanks for showing this video.ReplyCancel
JeanVery touching Illona. There will always be a rescue here.ReplyCancel
RogHeart breaking!ReplyCancel
MargaretOK Illona, I can hardly see my keyboard, what with the tears and all. But, what a great video, and Stanley’s story is well worth the tissues. You and the video are so right – so many dogs available at shelters and rescues. He looks like such a sweet boy, and shar pei – all or part. Thanks for sharing this heart-wrenching story. Really. Whose heart doesn’t need a wrench sometimes?ReplyCancel

a belated happy holidays to scruffy dog clients and fans …

December 28, 2009

apologies for the tardiness … hoping everyone and everydog is recovering from a fabulous holiday season. in the meantime, matea wanted to wish everyone a most happy New Year!

… may it be filled with many biscuits!

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Scout and FreyjaMomma keeps trying to get us to do that but we just can’t sit still – we want our cookie RIGHT AWAY! You are a furry smart pooch, yes, you are!ReplyCancel
Valerie BeyerGreat pic Ilona 🙂 Thanks for the good wishes — which we send right back at ya!

Just wanted to let you know that the picture of Ashley was a huge hit — thank you for taking such a wonderful picture of her.

Al the VERY best of the New Year.

Cheers,ReplyCancel

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