Here’s Zippy

May 14, 2012 by greygirl25 | Leave a comment

Zippy

Day 127, 2012 Karen went from one kennel to next to bring an adoptable dog from the Marion County Dog Shelter for me to photograph. As each dog entered the room I couldn’t help but think, “Can these guys get any cuter?”

My heart pretty much melted when Zippy came into the room.  He got extra points for just being cute, I don’t even have to mention what a looker the little guy was.

He was a tad bit camera shy, but what a trooper. He did his best to put his best foot forward for his glamour shot.

Posted in 2012 daily photo, dogs, pets, Willamette Valley

From innocence to guilt in 30 seconds

May 13, 2012 by greygirl25 | Leave a comment

Timber

Day 126, 2012 Yes, Mr. Model T is not always so perfect. In a few moments time he went from being a sweet and innocent photography assistant to destructo dog.

I could have stopped him, but the lights were up and he was having such a wonderful time. Get the full story here Itsa greyt day

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Meet Freckles

May 12, 2012 by greygirl25 | 2 Comments

Freckles

Day 125, 2012 Can this little girl possible be any cuter? This is Freckles and she’s available for adoption at the Marion County Dog Shelter. She comes in an instant love package… and you get free freckles!

Of course, she has just a tiche of ‘tude adding to her already incredibly sweet personality. When she finds her new family, they are going to be just about as lucky as you can get.

And of course, giving kisses to the assistant was just an added bonus. She really knows how to work her crowd.

Posted in 2012 flood Salem Oregon, Marion County Dog Shelter, pets, Willamette Valley

Moose

May 11, 2012 by greygirl25 | 1 Comment

Moose

Day 124, 2012 I am volunteering at the county shelter to take photos of the adoptable dogs. I wanted a colorful background for them and ordered the blue background this week. I finally got a chance to try it out tonight.

Moose drew the lucky straw and once he warmed up a bit, he was quite the ham.

Posted in 2012 daily photo, greyhound, pets, Willamette Valley

The fur balls

May 10, 2012 by greygirl25 | 1 Comment

The fur ball

Day 123, 2012 When I talked to the vet about coming up to photograph Miss Buttercup, they warned me about the fur balls.

Seriously, how could another dog be a problem? I love dogs. As we drove up the country road to their place we passed by the herd of goats grazing in the pasture. We were in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and I never really did think about the safety of the goats from coyote.

Once we arrived, we walked around the deck to the back of the house to enjoy the amazing view and quickly make my plan for Buttercup. As I was setting up, the fur balls arrived. A pair of beautiful great pyrenees, racing in to make sure that their neighbors were safe. Their jobs are to guard the goats, but with us they were as gentle as lambs.

This one made himself to home as he watched me set up, not really caring that he was on the stage for Buttercup. I whistled for a test shot and he looked up and promptly moved. Not far enough away for Buttercup though. They were happy to be held at bay with the doc as he handed out cookie after cookie to give me just a few minutes to work with Buttercup.

Posted in 2012 daily photo, dogs, pets, sunset, Willamette Valley