It’s not often that I walk into a session and discover my new favorite designer dog and that the parents of the barking beauty I’m photographing are an attractive young couple that want to get in the shots. Oh My Goodness, it was a dream come true! So let me tell you about Isabelle…she’s a three year old Ba-Shar. What’s a Ba-Shar? a designer breed made up of a basset hound and Sharpei mix. I’d never seen or heard of it before (I know what rock was I hiding under?) but I think it’s FABULOUS! Of course Isabelle (a.k.a Izzy) is a model of perfection for all the great things this breed has to offer - her color, head-wrinkles, and nose scream Sharpei and her body, legs, and personality are classic basset hound. To put both Isabelle’s and her parents adorability (yes, I make up words sometimes) into the words of Rachel Zoe, “I die.” Are they not just the cutest….
Sneak Peek: MIA
CAHS Run Walk for the Animals
My doggie daughters have a BAD HABIT
What in the world am I going to do with my girls, Layla and Star?! They have this crazy habit of racing down the stairs. Last night I got caught in the cross fire coming down the stairs with them and was almost “taken out”. At 7 months old, both of them are 50+ pounds. I managed to grab the rail & brace myself but Layla stepped on the toes of my left foot so HARD that my second and third toes are bruised and throbbing; I’m actually limping a little.
I love my girls, but this is a bad habit that I’m going to have to nip in the bud. Wish me luck - I’m going to need it!!
Does your barking beauty have a bad habit? They say talking about it helps…lets share laughs and stories. Share your dog’s most annoying habit with me by making a comment at the bottom of this post.
DUKE…always and forever
Saturday morning I had the bittersweet pleasure of photographing the sweetest senior dog, Duke. Duke’s Mom, who is a friend of mine, asked me to photograph him - he’s developed a tumor between his back legs, is losing weight, and the vet is indicating we don’t have a lot more time to be with him. This is very sad news for my friend as Duke has been a part of her family for all of his 12 years.
We went to the park for the shoot where Duke, his mom, his 4-footed sister Abby, his 2-legged sister MacKenzie, and 2-legged brother David could have what will probably be their last family outing together.
While there wasn’t much spring in his step he was totally alert, right by his family’s side, and having a good time enjoying the day. Duke’s affection for his family and their affection for him is undeniable and no distance will change that - each will be in the other’s heart , always.
here is Duke…
Feel the HEAT
HELP SLOBBERY KISSES HELP ANIMALS
Slobbery Kisses is participating in the Capital Area Humane Society’s Run & Walk for the Animals on Saturday, September 27th at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge. I don’t want to walk alone! So please help me help the CAHS and walk with me.
To join my pack and walk with me at the event, use the below link, it will take you to the CAHS website where you can register to join an existing pack. Here’s the link: https://cahs-lansing.org/news-and-events/register.php The name of my pack is I love SLOBBERY KISSES
Why join the I love SLOBBERY KISSES pack?
Easy registration - photos of your dog on the day of the event - post event “press” on the Slobbery Kisses blog & website-and fun fundraising opportunities.
Don’t want to walk but want to make a donation? I appreciate thta! You can make a donation online by visiting my personal Run/Walk for the Animals page at http://cahs5k.org/walker/564/view
Together we can make a difference in the lives of animals in need.
DOG Days of Summer
Sunday evening was the big Dog Days of Summer event, and it was tons of fun!
There were two short rain showers during the event but that didn’t stop a huge variety of dogs and their people from attending this fun event!
Here are just a few shots from the evening…
A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended and made this event a huge success! I, for one, had a blast!
VOTE for Slobbery Kisses Photography
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OMG…Angela these are amazing! You have perfectly captured the sweetness of our Isabelle! Mike and I are very excited to see the rest of them!
awww! look at those wrinkles!