Friday Foto with Fur #3

And here is "The Big Dog" (in more ways than one):

Charlie is the oldest and the head of the pack. I love this photo because he looks so noble.  Our prince.

Hope you have a furry and fun weekend. 

God Bless,

Friday Foto with Fur #2

Here's the second photograph from the professional set.  This is Cyrus, the sweet, cuddly, quirky and energetic mixed breed. 

I love this lounging pose. In typical Cyrus fashion, at the end of the shoot, he just jumped up into a red leather chair and got comfy.

I hope your weekend is just as relaxed. 

Come unto to me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

Friday Foto...with Fur

We recently had some professional photos taken of our furry brood. It was a gift from my Dad to my Mom, and I think it might be the best present ever. Top 10 at the very least. So for the next few Fridays, I'll be featuring these pooch pictures for the Friday Foto.  I hope you enjoy.

First up, Petty Officer Black (POB). I could spend hours looking into his eyes. He's such a sweetie.

Going Grey for the Friday Foto

Hello, friends.

Two promises kept on this one:
1. No more sky shots for the Friday Foto.
2. Sticking to the "Going Grey..." theme with a black & white pic.

This is our new dog, a black lab, about 5 years old. He is adorable. But he presents a photography challenge in that he is all black. 100%. This is my favorite pic of him so far. I love the look of the snow, falling ever so gently and beautifully. And of course, ya gotta love the ears in sillhoutte.

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Psalm 51:7-10

And for the curious...no, he's not in a doggie straight-jacket. It's called a Thunder Shirt and soothes the nerves by providing a gentle, reassuring hug. (It also helps break things up when he and Cyrus get a bit too crazy during their play sessions.)

Have a blessed weekend!

MIA with a new love...

Hi all!

Sorry for the long stretch with no posts! I think/hope you'll forgive me when you see part of the reason. This little guy has just stolen my heart! I'm pleased as punch to introduce you to Cyrus:

(Sorry for the grainy/blurry picture.)

He's just over a year old (according to our vet's best estimate) and was rescued from the other end of the state. My mom just happened to visit the local pet boutique to pick up some treats for Charlie, and there was Cyrus. If she hadn't taken him home on the spot, he would have been put down. He is just the sweetest thing ever, such a lovey, and so well mannered.

It's truly heartbreaking to think how many Cyruses have been abandoned by their owners and are left to fend for themselves in the wild, or sit isolated, scared and alone in shelters and dog pounds. Please, if you are thinking of adding a four-legged fur baby to your family, please go to your local shelters first! There are hundreds of loving, well-behaved dogs waiting for you! And if you have dogs (or cats), please spay and neuter them!


I'll be back over the weekend with more pics of Cyrus and Charlie, and some BLOG CANDY! So please, stay tuned and thanks for your patience. Have a very blessed Friday! ((((HUGS))))