I never quite understood the connection people had with their pets. I was raised on a farm and had all sorts of animals: cows, dogs, cats, even a sheep once. I bonded with my cows but never had a strong connection with our dogs and cats. When my daughter was twelve she adopted an 18 pound cat from the Human Society and Fred Darling (aka Freddy or Frederick (when he's in trouble) is still with us today. He lives in the garage and roams freely on our two acres, is smart and stays out of trouble. I feed and water him, pet him occasionally, and carry on lengthy conversations with him while we garden.
This past summer I traveled to Kentucky to visit my sister. She has four small dogs and a huge 80 plus pound Rhodesian Ridgeback by the name of Chance. During my ten day stay something magical happened to me: I fell in love with Chance! Believe me, I tried to resist those sweet eyes and adorable personality but I was weak, he caught me off guard and before I knew it I was hooked!
To many of you pet owners, your animals are your family. So, why not bring your dog or cat for their own photo session, or how about including your pet in the next family portrait. The holiday is just around the corner, so gather all the kids, Fido included, and let me document this important time of passage. In the meantime I will bake up a batch of doggie treats!
2 comments:
Mona, this is a great idea. I think it's adorable!
What a great idea. I'm surprised I haven't seen more of it. You're full of great ideas!
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