“It is hard to be brave, when you’re only a Very Small Animal.” – Anonymous

Yesterday I met three wonderful furbabies.  There are so,  so, so,  many at the shelter.  People move away, abandon their pets, many treated as though they are simply disposable.  And then there are the very sad ones who have lost their masters.  I can’t even imagine how they must feel being in a cage day after day after day…..waiting…..hoping.

If you have room in your heart and your home, please consider a visit to the shelter to see the great companions that are waiting for a kind person  to give them the great life they deserve.  I guarantee that you will get much more than you give when you give a helpless animal the gift of life.

“When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” – Maya Angelou

I have often posted about how blessed I am to be able to do something that I LOVE and enjoy so immensely.  And I know that to be able to give back to my community, especially to those who can’t help themselves or speak for themselves, is the most rewarding of all.  It was a dream of mine to be able to put on this Pet Pix event and raise money for such a deserving cause as this.  This past Saturday, that dream became a reality.  I am so very proud.

I am very happy to report that Pet Pix  was a HUGE success!  In just 7 hours and about 33 pet minishoots later, and because of the kindness and generosity of  the people in my community, I was able to raise over $800.00 for our Humane Society’s Pumpkin fund for seriously injured and neglected animals they rescue.

It was such a fun day!  I met so many wonderful, kind, animal loving people from our community.

My sincerest, heartfelt thank you goes out to all caring people  who donated, Linda and her wonderful family at Pet Depot, my beautiful, giving children who helped me before and during the event,  and to the Windsor Star, The Tribune and the SmartShopper for advertising my event.  You guys ROCK~!

Because of your generousity, helpless companions such as Stealth and Hooch will be able to get the vet care they need when they need it.

Thank you, thank you, thank YOU!

Here are just a few of the wonderful pets I photographed at Pet Pix:

Yup, this is my puppy, meeting a much tinier puppy!

My fundraiser to Help the Helpless

Good Morning,

I am very thrilled to announce a very special day happening this Saturday here in Tecumseh.  I will be on location at Linda’s Pet Depot, doing mini sessions just for your pets!  For a donation of just $25, you will receive a very special 8×10  pet portrait.

100% of the proceeds will be given to the Humane Society’s Pumpkin fund.

Since I began volunteering my photography at the shelter last summer, I have been very  affected by the stories and the plight of many sweet, helpless animals who are fortunate to be rescued by the Humane Society.  A few months ago, I   was asked  to photograph two very sad and horribly neglected dogs,  Stealth and Hooch after they were seized and saved by the officers at the shelter.  It shook me to my core.  To witness this type of neglect and abuse of innocent, helpless beings was shocking to say the least.  I also had the opportunity to photograph another wonderful dog, Timmos, who also was terribly neglected and hurt and also  saved by the  shelter, in part due to the donations  in a special Pumpkin Fund.

And so now it is my turn, to do more, to help more and to change the outcome,  and save the lives of  helpless animals.

I know I can count on the support and kindness of the people in this county to come out and join me for a day of fun and photos this Saturday!  I’d love to meet you and your furbaby!

Here are the details:

And you can comment with any questions you may have.

Thank you in advance for helping me help the helpless!

“A dog has lots of friends because he wags his tail and not his tongue.” – Anonymous

This is the story of a little dog named Sweetie.

It is very easy to see why her name was changed to Sweetie.  She is the most kind, gentle, loving dog ever.  Which is just amazing, considering the life that  she has had.  Sweetie was basically used as a puppy machine and bred excessively.  Her person decided to surrender her to the shelter (probably the best day in Sweetie’s life),  Sweetie dangerously ill.  Sweetie was very thin and sick and had to be put on fluids immediately and spayed because her uterus was so badly infected and enlarged.  Somewhere along the way in her past,  Sweetie lost most of her left ear.

This story breaks my heart and makes me very grateful that the caregivers at the shelter are there and do what they do.  Sweetie has benefited from the “Pumpkin” fund which helps injured and very sick animals.

If you want to meet Sweetie or are interested in giving her the wonderful life she truly deserves, contact the Windsor Essex County Humane Society.

The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears. ~ Arabian Proverb

I LOVE my job.  Have I mentioned that??  I ♥ that I get to meet incredible people, children and animals!  I ♥ that I am able to give back doing something I am passionate about! Love, ♥, LOVE it!!!

On Sunday, I met two of the sweetest, most gentle horses ever!  This was a first for me, and it’s a first for the Windsor Essex Humane Society as well!  Horses up for adoption!!!  And what wonderful horses they are.  A very bonded pair of mother and mare.  Perfect for Mother’s day!

Kudos to the kind family who opened up their hearts  to give these majestic creatures a temporary home!

Thanks Rachel, Kate, Laura and Jillian for your help!  Too FUN!

“The joy of my house tiptoes from room to room on silent paws.” ~ Author Unknown

I am so blessed.  I know, I  write this all the time,  I just have always been able to recognize that I am truly blessed.  I am blessed to be able to give back using my camera, a bit of talent, but really  just a lot of passion.  I have always said that I get back so much more than I give.  And I have made some amazing friends along the way.  This is a true blessing.  My great friends at the shelter knew about my dear dog Genny passing away last weekend.  Somehow they knew that a cuddle of kittens would do me good.  And how it did!

These spunky little babies were so lovable, so full of abounding curiosity and innocence, how could they  not warm your heart and feed your soul?

Meet the “M” family!  Madisyn, Mason, Matthew and Marc!  They are just 7 weeks old and looking for forever homes.

It’s a great time to open your heart and home to a new member of the family.  Seize the Day!

Kittens are good Soul Food!

“The smallest feline is a masterpiece.” – Leonardo da Vinci

Today’s pet is a wonderful, most beautiful 6 month old toroiseshell named “Pippen”.  Pippen was abandoned at the shelter and is a very loving, sweet kitten in need of a loving home sweet home.  She has gorgeous fur and amazing eyes!

Definitely a masterpiece, don’t you agree?

“Eh, what’s up, doc?” – Bugs Bunny

Today’s pet of the day is Thumper.  Thumper is a precious small white and grey bunny, approx. 5 years old.  Some of his favourite things include, carrots, veggies, hopping, jumping, snuggling and cuddles.   He is neutered and looking for a very kind family.  He is sure to  hop his way into your heart!

Animals are such agreeable friends – They ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. ~George Eliot

At the end of a very difficult weekend, I was blessed  to meet these sweet creatures, who brought much sunshine into my life.  I hope that you will consider making one of them part of your family.  They truly deserve a loving new family and I can promise you, the gifts you will receive from a shelter pet are far more than you would ever imagine.  They will repay you over and over and over.    I will feature a new pet each day this week.  Thanks to my great kids,  and Brooke and Jean for their help

Today’s gift  is an amazing shepherd named “Journey”.

Journey is so playful and full of love – she will make a wonderful furbaby to a special family.  Isn’t she gorgeous?

Hamming it up for my camera:

****************Stay tuned!  Another awesome pet tomorrow!! **************

♥ Pretty Potpourri of Pets ♥

We have a very nice potpourri of pets for you this week.  My daughters and I were thrilled to meet two very sweet and adorable kittens, “Havanna”  and “Mittens”, a beautiful kitty  “Print”,  and sweet guinea pig named “Princess” at the shelter this past weekend.

It’s always great fun to come up with new creative ways to show off these cuties.  I aim for portraiture that is soft, gentle and lovable and captures each creature’s true soul.   It was very hard to resist the temptation to bring them all home!

If you’re looking for a sweet companion, please visit the shelter today.  There are lots of wonderful pets looking for their forever families.