When I first heard about Odin, it was his age that immediately struck me – eight years old, the same age as my dog Chloe, who is vibrant, energetic and has so much life still to live. At the young age of eight, Odin is battling bone cancer. He is frail and not so energetic…
As 2013 comes to a close and I start looking ahead to the New Year, I want to extend a huge thank you to all my clients, friends, family and supporters for another great year for Happy Tails Pet Photography. There were lots of highlights this year, including my first speaking gig with the Grand…
Meet Einstein. He likes walks and treats and his people. And he’s 20 years old! Einstein is a Jack Russell, and he’s blind and deaf. He still gets around, although his back legs are weak and he prefers laying down to sitting. Like any senior, Einstein is enjoying his golden years with lots of sleeping,…
Sometimes Celebration Sessions have an unexpected ending. One such ending belongs to Simon, 7, a beagle diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, a painful condition that affects the neck and back of a dog. Upon diagnosis, his owner, Erin, started searching for a Hamilton pet photographer right away because the family did not anticipate his condition…
It’s always so hard when bad things happen to our pets. They are such simple and giving creatures, so when something malicious strikes them for no reason, it’s hard to come to grips with it. Stevie is only seven, and was recently diagnosed with mammary cancer. It quickly spread to her lungs and now she’s…
When I met Maggie back in April, she was 18 years young. Eighteen! That’s almost two decades of walks, licks, companionship on the couch and playing fetch. Eighteen years of car rides. Eighteen years of unconditional love. Maggie started life in a shelter until Cathy found her and adopted her at the age of one….
